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''The Last Unicorn'' is a popular fantasy novel written by Peter S. Beagle. The story follows a 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.
''The Last Unicorn'' is a popular fantasy novel written by Peter S. Beagle. The story follows a 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.
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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.
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.] Retrieved 04 Aug '20</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 cancelled. Whether or not any footage was shot for the film remains unknown.


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Revision as of 23:58, 11 January 2022

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One of the film's logos

Status: Partially found

The Last Unicorn is a popular fantasy novel written by Peter S. Beagle. The story follows a 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]

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 (a role he also played in the original film), 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 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 cancelled. Whether or not any footage was shot for the film remains unknown.

Videos

A video that talks about the film. Which showcases both concept art and test animations for the unicorn.

Gallery

  • A scale model of the unicorn.

    A scale model of the unicorn.

  • Unicorn back.jpg
  • Unicorn side r.jpg
  • Unicorn half back l.jpg
  • Unicorn half front r.jpg
  • Unicorn half back r.jpg
  • Lady Amalthea.

    Lady Amalthea.

  • Schmendrick the Magician.

    Schmendrick the Magician.

  • Molly Grue.

    Molly Grue.

  • Prince Lir.

    Prince Lir.

  • King Haggard.

    King Haggard.

  • Mommy Fortuna.

    Mommy Fortuna.

  • Rukh.

    Rukh.

  • The Red Bull.

    The Red Bull.

  • TheRedBull2.jpg
  • TheRedBull3.jpg
  • A storyboard sequence for the film (1/4).

    A storyboard sequence for the film (1/4).

  • A storyboard sequence for the film (2/4).

    A storyboard sequence for the film (2/4).

  • A storyboard sequence for the film (3/4).

    A storyboard sequence for the film (3/4).

  • A storyboard sequence for the film (4/4).

    A storyboard sequence for the film (4/4).

  • The Butterfly.

    The Butterfly.

  • Buttterfly-black.jpg
  • A scale model of the Harpy.

    A scale model of the Harpy.

  • "The Harpy Escapes" by Paul Catling.

    "The Harpy Escapes" by Paul Catling.

  • The Satyr.

    The Satyr.

  • Bssatyr4.jpg
  • The Manticore.

    The Manticore.

  • Manticore2.jpg
  • The Midgard Serpent.

    The Midgard Serpent.

  • Serpent2.jpg
  • Midnight-Carnival.jpg
  • Concept art for King Haggard's castle.

    Concept art for King Haggard's castle.

  • Haggard-Castle-2.jpg
  • Prince Lir battling a dragon.

    Prince Lir battling a dragon.

  • Cannes Film Festival's article on the film.

    Cannes Film Festival's article on the film.

  • An alternate logo for the film.

    An alternate logo for the film.

  • OrigUnicornLogo.jpg

External Links

References

  1. ↑ One of the first iterations of the website. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
  2. ↑ What the website looks like now. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
  3. ↑ The film's credits list. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
  4. ↑ Details about the film's special effects. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
  5. ↑ Details about the cast. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
  6. ↑ The Angels Of Notting Hill promotion. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
  7. ↑ Companies House' page on Continent Films. Retrieved 04 Aug '20
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