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Jul 6, 2010 19:56:58 GMT
Post by Dreyfus on Jul 6, 2010 19:56:58 GMT
I've just read this on Wikipedia (although not the most reliable of sources)
I can't see him in the role really. I mean he's funny in The Hangover & The U.S Office but I can't see him as the character. I think if a third film is happening they need a well established comedy actor like Mike Myers.
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Jul 6, 2010 21:43:54 GMT
Post by Clouseau on Jul 6, 2010 21:43:54 GMT
well i'm not in favor of Mike Myers, either, but i agree that Ed Helms isn't quite right...
that said, i know that quote's been on Wikipedia for a while, but i haven't seen a source for it anywhere else, which makes me doubt the validity of the claim... we'll see...
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Jul 26, 2010 14:28:27 GMT
Post by thecolonel93 on Jul 26, 2010 14:28:27 GMT
Interestingly, David DePatie was interviewed last week in Gig Harbor's local paper. He mentioned that the script for Steve Martin's third Panther film is about a third of the way there. Obviously the state of MGM needs to be resolved before anything would move forward, but this is the first trustworthy remark we've had that a third film is planned.
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Jul 26, 2010 19:24:50 GMT
Post by Clouseau on Jul 26, 2010 19:24:50 GMT
nice to see you again, Colonel... do you happen to have a link to where that interview can be viewed? or can you scan it or anything?
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Jul 29, 2010 13:46:08 GMT
Post by thecolonel93 on Jul 29, 2010 13:46:08 GMT
Celebrated Animator Brings Pink Panther to Gig Harbor Pink Panther creator loves his new community. By Rodika Tollefson , Scott Turner Kitsap Sun Posted July 23, 2010 at 5:03 p.m.
GIG HARBOR — David H. DePatie has lived many places, spending a good deal of time in Southern California. A few years ago, he worked his way north, landing in Oregon for a while, and now he’s found a new community he doesn’t plan to give up: Gig Harbor.
DePatie may not be a household name, but those kids who grew up with the Pink Panther cartoons (and adults who never grew out of it) would appreciate having him for a neighbor. DePatie, who has lived in Gig Harbor for five years, created the classic animated character Pink Panther for the Peter Sellers films, and produced the Pink Panther animated shorts.
Living in a beautiful Gig Harbor home with an in-house theater, the 79-year-old DePatie is still as busy as ever. The panther continues to live on the Cartoon Network and two movies with Steve Martin (with a new one being about one-third into the script stage).
“Whenever these new movies come out, I’m responsible for the animations. All of these titles on all the Pink Panther films remained animated throughout the years,” DePatie says. “We do not do the Pink Panther in computerized animation.”
With all the modern technology, DePatie says he doesn’t have to be in Los Angeles studios as often, yet he still travels frequently for his job. But he doesn’t seem to mind. “I love it here … I’ve lived in a lot of places and I’d never felt more at home than I do in Gig Harbor. I think it is a wonderful community and it’s a pleasure to be part of it.”
From creative writing to animation
DePatie got his start in the entertainment industry after studying English literature and creative writing at University of California-Berkley and getting a film editing apprenticeship for Warner Brothers Studio. That got him a job for Michael Todd, producer of “Around the World in 80 Days.” DePatie worked for two and a half years for the film, which went on to win an Academy Award for Best Picture.
DePatie went back to Warner Brothers and eventually became the youngest person to be vice president, running both the commercial films and animation divisions. When Warner closed the division, instead of moving ahead as a television producer for the company, DePatie thought it was time to go into business for himself.
“I had my pick of the litter because everybody was getting fired at Warner,” he says. He got to lease the same studio from Warner, and with his friend, director Friz Freleng, opened up shop in 1963. Those days, they were mostly doing animated television commercials, with characters like Charlie the Tuna.
That’s where, eventually, the Pink Panther found him — or rather, Blake Edwards, the director or the Peter Sellers film, did. Edwards handed DePatie-Freleng Enterprises the script for the action movie and asked them to develop the Pink Panther character.
“We took all these drawings (about 100) over to Blake’s house and laid them all out on the floor and he walked around and said, ‘That’s the one I want,’ and the character was really born right there. It was that simple,” DePatie says.
The film was new territory, and was well received. “In those days, there had never been such thing as a fully animated title to a movie,” he says. “… This was something new and unique.”
DePatie wasn’t ready to see Pink Panther shelved. He pitched the idea to the film’s production company, the Mirisch Co., of making a theatrical cartoon (back in the ‘60s, cartoons were shown before every movie). When the studio offered a contract for 156 six-minute shorts, DePatie made one more move: He wanted his company to own 25 percent of the copyright (with the other 75 split evenly among Mirisch, Edwards and his company and the studio, United Artists).
“So I went to Harold Mirisch (one of the three brothers who owned it). He jumped up and down and screamed and said, ‘Get out of here.’” A week later, the contract was in hand, and DePatie-Freleng got its 25 percent. “That’s why I’m sitting here right now, in Gig Harbor. That’s essentially the story of how Pink Panther got started with this addendum,” DePatie says.
The story, of course, went on to develop famously. The first cartoon, “The Pink Think,” won an Academy Award for best cartoon. The panther continued living on in theaters, migrated to television, and got back into motion pictures when Steve Martin was cast to bring the bumbling French inspector Cluseau back to life.
“I think it’s actually become a classic. I think the fact that he’s been a pantomime character where we didn’t have a voice for him (was good) for all of our foreign audience, which is huge,” DePatie says. “Actually the panther does better in France and in Italy and Germany than he does here.”
Of course, the Pink Panther has plenty of followers in the United States, and the love crosses demographics. The older generation is still hooked, thanks to the Sellers films, and now teens, pre-teens and youngsters are following the capers.
DePatie, too has won numerous acclaims for his work. But there’s one award that he considers the most special: a lifetime achievement from the Gig Harbor Film Festival.
“I’ve got an Oscar and I’ve got four or five Emmys, but this came from the people where I live and I think that’s very special, to be recognized in the community and be part of it,” he said. “That, to me, is top drawer.”
Hear David DePatie Talk
David DePatie will present at the CinemaGig Outdoor Movies screening of the Peter Sellers original “Pink Panther” film on Aug. 6 at Donkey Creek Park. He will talk about his experience and give a perspective on the movie prior to the screening. The outdoor movies are free and start at dusk. The DePatie presentation was organized thanks to the Gig Harbor Film Festival.
“We are thrilled and excited to show one of the animated films prior to starting the full feature film,” says Gig Harbor city marketing director Laureen Lund.
For information about CinemaGig, visit gigharborguide.com.
© 2010 Kitsap Sun. All rights reserved.
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Jul 30, 2010 6:59:26 GMT
Post by Clouseau on Jul 30, 2010 6:59:26 GMT
thanks, colonel... fascinating stuff!
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Aug 3, 2010 17:52:09 GMT
Post by Phantom Pictures on Aug 3, 2010 17:52:09 GMT
Interestingly, David DePatie was interviewed last week in Gig Harbor's local paper. He mentioned that the script for Steve Martin's third Panther film is about a third of the way there. Obviously the state of MGM needs to be resolved before anything would move forward, but this is the first trustworthy remark we've had that a third film is planned. how much did Pink Panther 2 make worldwide ? and do we know who is writing the third film ?
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Aug 10, 2010 2:03:55 GMT
Post by thecolonel93 on Aug 10, 2010 2:03:55 GMT
I believe TPP2 grossed around half of what the first film did. I have not had confirmation of the writers. It is not Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (who did the uncredited rewrite on TPP2 that really salvaged the film in my view). It is possible (and please understand that I am ONLY speculating) that it is Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel who had previously reworked TPP2 script and have a good working relationship with Mr. Martin. In another interview prior to the screening of the original PANTHER, Mr. DePatie mentioned that a new Pink Panther animated Christmas special is in development for Christmas 2011.
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Aug 11, 2010 8:42:25 GMT
Post by Phantom Pictures on Aug 11, 2010 8:42:25 GMT
think Martin will be a little old for a third film.
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Aug 13, 2010 5:31:14 GMT
Post by Clouseau on Aug 13, 2010 5:31:14 GMT
think Martin will be a little old for a third film. he's been white-haired for 30 years, who will know the difference?
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Aug 14, 2010 6:15:47 GMT
Post by yannickthejoker on Aug 14, 2010 6:15:47 GMT
Well after the plastic surgery Martin got, he can now play Cato in the sequel, with his Chinese eyes.
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Aug 24, 2010 20:47:33 GMT
Post by thecolonel93 on Aug 24, 2010 20:47:33 GMT
While not enough was made of it in the script, I liked the idea from TPP06 that Clouseau had been a gendarme for decades and is an older man when he gets his big chance (intended to fail) and actually proves himself. I thought that worked quite nicely.
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Sept 17, 2010 15:08:23 GMT
Post by Phantom Pictures on Sept 17, 2010 15:08:23 GMT
anymore Pink Panth3r news colonel93 ?
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Oct 2, 2010 14:05:07 GMT
Post by thecolonel93 on Oct 2, 2010 14:05:07 GMT
I haven't heard anything since Mr. DePatie addressed the script's development. The fate of MGM, although looking somewhat positive, will likely prevent any further development until they are on a firm path and the rights issues are sorted. I'm not sure how long Bob Simonds' option for a third picture has before the rights expire or must be renewed. That and the length of time between pictures will likely determine whether Mr. Martin returns or if we get yet another reboot from a new creative team. If it is the latter, it will delay another film even longer. Jean Reno has spoken positively about the films lately which is perhaps a sign of his willingness to return. Emily Mortimer, regrettably, has made comments about needing to take the roles she chooses more seriously now that she is working with a higher calibre of directors and stars. One presumes that was a reference to the Panthers. Apart from knowing the expectation was the third film would see Dreyfus go crazy, one presumes Nicole would be an important part of the film. Time will tell whether we get another sequel or a new direction.
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Oct 6, 2010 15:01:34 GMT
Post by thecolonel93 on Oct 6, 2010 15:01:34 GMT
Conflicting information from MikeCohen.ca on September 25: No More Pink Panther: Westmount native Shawn Levy was back in town last weekend to take part in a 25th anniversary reunion of his 1985 St. George’s School of Montreal high school class. Head of School James Officer was able to secure a few hours of his time on Saturday afternoon to speak to a packed house of current and former students. Levy is now a mega-successful Hollywood producer and director, responsible for the two Pink Panther movies, Night at the Museum and Cheaper By The Dozen films as well as Date Night. He now has two movies in production and about 10 in development. As much as folks like me would love to see Steve Martin in a third Pink Panther sequel, Levy says that is probably not going to happen. Another Ben Stiller Night at the Museum sequel, though, is a distinct possibility. See www.mikecohen.ca for more on my chat with Levy.
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