Fincher's 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA To Be 70% CG?

Wow. Seventy percent is a hefty number and if David Fincher can pull off that amount of CG in a compelling way (he certainly has the credentials) than 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA should be an amazing movie.

Here's what Fincher had to say recently on the matter: "I would love to to something like that. I would love to do something probably more like Avatar than Tintin. I like the idea of something that is a little more… complicated. I love the idea of a ‘cartoon’, but I would like it to be sort of very, very dense. And, in fact, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will be probably 70% CG. [...] I love motion capture and think it’s only in its infancy, and eventually there won’t be a difference between motion capture and acting. Because that’s all motion capture is, is being able to capture acting."

Can't wait to see some first looks from this project! I'm a big fan of Fincher and all of this in 3D (especially the fact that it will be underwater) is going to be massive.

Source: /Film

"20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" To Be Shot In 3D?

Strictly conjecture at this point, but there are many indications that 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA: CAPTAIN NEMO could indeed be shot in stereoscopic 3D.

Firstly, we are talking Disney and they are well known for being committed to the format. Secondly, along with McG (who just signed on to the fast tracked project for $8 million against a 7% slice of the gross) Disney has lined up Sean Bailey who is producing TR2N - which we KNOW will be shot in 3D. Thirdly, water and underwater scenes are some of the best environments to shoot in 3D - anything that floats can be placed in midframe to really amplify the proximity effect if required for the shot.

Man, this would look great in 3D! Let's hope the mouse house stays true to the superior immersive format that 3D gives audiences.

I will update you as soon as I hear more about this project!