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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In the early | In the early 2000s, Continent Films Ltd. announced it would produce a live-action adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's novel by setting up a website to promote the film.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20020204192702/http://the-last-unicorn.net/index.htm/ The first iteration of the website.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20</ref> The website would slowly be changed and updated over the years before finally going out of service in late 2019.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200207175002/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/ What the website looks like now.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20</ref> | ||
Thanks to the Wayback Machine, it is possible to view the different versions of the film's website, and to see various production materials and lists of cast and crew members. | Thanks to the Wayback Machine, it is possible to view the different versions of the film's website, and to see various production materials and lists of cast and crew members. | ||
The film was to be directed by Geoff Murphy and produced by Michael Pakleppa, with a screenplay written by Beagle himself. <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070904161228/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/credits.htm/ | The film was to be directed by Geoff Murphy and produced by Michael Pakleppa, with a screenplay written by Beagle himself.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070904161228/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/credits.htm/ The film's credits list.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20</ref> The film would have utilized both practical and non-practical effects. Such as a real horse being used to play the titular unicorn (with makeup and CGI enhancements), a real cat playing the talking cat, and several animatronic creatures.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021207093305/http://the-last-unicorn.net/technical.htm/ Details about the film's special effects.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20</ref> | ||
[[File:Lee_Letter.jpg|thumb|175px|An official letter from Christopher Lee regarding the film.]] | [[File:Lee_Letter.jpg|thumb|175px|An official letter from Christopher Lee regarding the film.]] | ||
The film also would've featured a star-studded cast. Such as Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Schmendrick the Magician, Mia Farrow (who voiced the unicorn in the animated version) as Molly Grue, Angela Lansbury as Mommy Fortuna, Rene Auberjonois as both Captain Cully and The Skeleton, and most notably, Christopher Lee. Who would reprise his role as King Haggard. <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20030608095541/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/cast.htm/ Details about the cast.</ref> | The film also would've featured a star-studded cast. Such as Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Schmendrick the Magician, Mia Farrow (who voiced the unicorn in the animated version) as Molly Grue, Angela Lansbury as Mommy Fortuna, Rene Auberjonois as both Captain Cully and The Skeleton, and most notably, Christopher Lee. Who would reprise his role as King Haggard.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030608095541/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/cast.htm/ Details about the cast.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20</ref> | ||
For over a decade, the film seemed to go through development hell (the exact reason as to why currently being unknown). With it constantly being pushed back and getting stuck in pre-production. | For over a decade, the film seemed to go through development hell (the exact reason as to why currently being unknown). With it constantly being pushed back and getting stuck in pre-production. | ||
After Christoper Lee's death in 2016, the website was changed to heavily promote ''Angels Of Notting Hill'' <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160329125729/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/ The Angels Of Notting Hill promotion.</ref> which was Lee's final film before his death. | After Christoper Lee's death in 2016, the website was changed to heavily promote ''Angels Of Notting Hill''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160329125729/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/ The Angels Of Notting Hill promotion.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20</ref> which was Lee's final film before his death. | ||
Since the website is now no longer in service, and Continent Films (presumably) being dissolved,<ref> https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/02394507/ Companies House' page on Continent Films.</ref> the film has most likely been canceled. Whether or not any footage was shot for the film remains unknown. | Since the website is now no longer in service, and Continent Films (presumably) being dissolved,<ref>[https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/02394507/ Companies House' page on Continent Films.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20</ref> the film has most likely been canceled. Whether or not any footage was shot for the film remains unknown. | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
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|description1 =A video that talks about the film which showcases some concept art, and test animations for the unicorn. | |description1 =A video that talks about the film which showcases some concept art, and test animations for the unicorn. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | <gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | ||
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File:Unicorn_half_front_r.jpg|thumb| | File:Unicorn_half_front_r.jpg|thumb| | ||
File:Unicorn_half_back_r.jpg|thumb| | File:Unicorn_half_back_r.jpg|thumb| | ||
File:Amalthea.jpg|thumb|Concept art of Lady Amalthea | File:Amalthea.jpg|thumb|Concept art of Lady Amalthea. | ||
File:Schmendrick.jpg|thumb|Schmendrick the Magician | File:Schmendrick.jpg|thumb|Schmendrick the Magician. | ||
File:Molly_Grue.jpg|thumb|Molly Grue | File:Molly_Grue.jpg|thumb|Molly Grue. | ||
File:Lir.jpg|thumb|Prince Lir | File:Lir.jpg|thumb|Prince Lir. | ||
File:Haggard.jpg|thumb|King Haggard | File:Haggard.jpg|thumb|King Haggard. | ||
File:Fortuna.jpg|thumb|Mommy Fortuna | File:Fortuna.jpg|thumb|Mommy Fortuna. | ||
File:Rukh.jpg|thumb|Rukh | File:Rukh.jpg|thumb|Rukh. | ||
File:TheRedBull1.jpg|thumb|The Red Bull | File:TheRedBull1.jpg|thumb|The Red Bull. | ||
File:TheRedBull2.jpg|thumb| | File:TheRedBull2.jpg|thumb| | ||
File:TheRedBull3.jpg|thumb| | File:TheRedBull3.jpg|thumb| | ||
File:TLA_Storyboards_1.png|thumb|A storyboard sequence for the film (1/4) | File:TLA_Storyboards_1.png|thumb|A storyboard sequence for the film (1/4). | ||
File:TLA_Storyboards_2.png|thumb|A storyboard sequence for the film (2/4) | File:TLA_Storyboards_2.png|thumb|A storyboard sequence for the film (2/4). | ||
File:TLA_Storyboards_3.png|thumb|A storyboard sequence for the film (3/4) | File:TLA_Storyboards_3.png|thumb|A storyboard sequence for the film (3/4). | ||
File:TLA_Storyboards_4.png|thumb|A storyboard sequence for the film (4/4) | File:TLA_Storyboards_4.png|thumb|A storyboard sequence for the film (4/4). | ||
File:Butterfly-blue.jpg|thumb|The Butterfly | File:Butterfly-blue.jpg|thumb|The Butterfly. | ||
File:Buttterfly-black.jpg|thumb| | File:Buttterfly-black.jpg|thumb| | ||
File:harpymodel.jpg|thumb|A scale model of the Harpy. | File:harpymodel.jpg|thumb|A scale model of the Harpy. | ||
File:Last_Unicorn_Harpy_Escapes.jpg|thumb|"The Harpy Escapes" by Paul Catling. | File:Last_Unicorn_Harpy_Escapes.jpg|thumb|"The Harpy Escapes" by Paul Catling. | ||
File:bsatyr1.jpg|thumb|The Satyr | File:bsatyr1.jpg|thumb|The Satyr. | ||
File:bssatyr4.jpg|thumb| | File:bssatyr4.jpg|thumb| | ||
File:manticore1.jpg|thumb|The Manticore | File:manticore1.jpg|thumb|The Manticore. | ||
File:manticore2.jpg|thumb| | File:manticore2.jpg|thumb| | ||
File:serpent1.jpg|thumb|The Midgard Serpent | File:serpent1.jpg|thumb|The Midgard Serpent. | ||
File:serpent2.jpg|thumb| | File:serpent2.jpg|thumb| | ||
File:Midnight-Carnival.jpg|thumb| | File:Midnight-Carnival.jpg|thumb| | ||
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File:OrigUnicornLogo.jpg|thumb| | File:OrigUnicornLogo.jpg|thumb| | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==External Links== | |||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20021207091624/http://the-last-unicorn.net/script.htm A download link for the film's script. Which was written by Peter S. Beagle himself.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20 | |||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20011008041513/http://the-last-unicorn.net/ Earliest available archive of the website.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20 | |||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060505023720/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/marketing2.htm Planned merchandise for the movie.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20 | |||
*[https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b87be8da8 BFI's page on The Last Unicorn movie.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20 | |||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20020615051943/http://www.the-last-unicorn.net/news.htm The film was apparently announced at the 2002 Berlin Film Festival.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Lost films]] | [[Category:Lost films]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:33, 5 August 2020
One of the film's logos
Status: Lost
The Last Unicorn is a popular fantasy novel written by Peter S. Beagle. The story follows a female unicorn who discovers that she might be the last of her kind. So she sets out on a magical journey to find out the truth about the unicorn's disappearance.
In 1982, the novel was adapted into a fully animated feature film by Rankin/Bass and has since become a cult classic. But what many people don't know, is that there were once plans to produce a live-action adaptation by Continent Films Ltd.
Background
In the early 2000s, Continent Films Ltd. announced it would produce a live-action adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's novel by setting up a website to promote the film.[1] The website would slowly be changed and updated over the years before finally going out of service in late 2019.[2]
Thanks to the Wayback Machine, it is possible to view the different versions of the film's website, and to see various production materials and lists of cast and crew members.
The film was to be directed by Geoff Murphy and produced by Michael Pakleppa, with a screenplay written by Beagle himself.[3] The film would have utilized both practical and non-practical effects. Such as a real horse being used to play the titular unicorn (with makeup and CGI enhancements), a real cat playing the talking cat, and several animatronic creatures.[4]
The film also would've featured a star-studded cast. Such as Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Schmendrick the Magician, Mia Farrow (who voiced the unicorn in the animated version) as Molly Grue, Angela Lansbury as Mommy Fortuna, Rene Auberjonois as both Captain Cully and The Skeleton, and most notably, Christopher Lee. Who would reprise his role as King Haggard.[5]
For over a decade, the film seemed to go through development hell (the exact reason as to why currently being unknown). With it constantly being pushed back and getting stuck in pre-production.
After Christoper Lee's death in 2016, the website was changed to heavily promote Angels Of Notting Hill.[6] which was Lee's final film before his death.
Since the website is now no longer in service, and Continent Films (presumably) being dissolved,[7] the film has most likely been canceled. Whether or not any footage was shot for the film remains unknown.
Videos
Gallery
A scale model of the unicorn.
Concept art of Lady Amalthea.
Schmendrick the Magician.
Molly Grue.
Prince Lir.
King Haggard.
Mommy Fortuna.
Rukh.
The Red Bull.
A storyboard sequence for the film (1/4).
A storyboard sequence for the film (2/4).
A storyboard sequence for the film (3/4).
A storyboard sequence for the film (4/4).
The Butterfly.
A scale model of the Harpy.
"The Harpy Escapes" by Paul Catling.
The Satyr.
The Manticore.
The Midgard Serpent.
Concept art for King Haggard's castle.
Prince Lir battling a dragon.
An alternate logo for the film.
External Links
- A download link for the film's script. Which was written by Peter S. Beagle himself. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- Earliest available archive of the website. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- Planned merchandise for the movie. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- BFI's page on The Last Unicorn movie. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- The film was apparently announced at the 2002 Berlin Film Festival. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
References
- ↑ The first iteration of the website. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- ↑ What the website looks like now. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- ↑ The film's credits list. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- ↑ Details about the film's special effects. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- ↑ Details about the cast. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- ↑ The Angels Of Notting Hill promotion. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
- ↑ Companies House' page on Continent Films. Retrieved 04 Aug '20