Final Fantasy: The Movie
Website Launched
 March 7th, 2000 -
Sony Pictures Entertainment have revealed their website for the upcoming Final Fantasy Movie, due for release in 2001. Sporting an
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Is this real? The Final Fantasy Movie will set new standards in computer rendering.
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impressive front-end using shockwave, the site gives us a first insight into the actual plot of the movie (with two short trailers of superb quality available for download as well).
According to the site, the film is:
"Set on Earth in the year 2065, destruction and confusion surround us. Cities are deserted, the population is decimated, and the precious few humans who remain must find a way to survive.
In this world, we face death as we part with our loved ones. We begin to question what 'life' and 'love' is, and what is the philosophical definition of the 'heart.' After all in this world, science has analysed life and death, expressing life as a form of energy.
Beyond the riveting battle scenes, Final Fantasy will take you on a journey of personal discovery into both the real and fantasy worlds, drawing you deep into its characterisations and themes: love, friendship, dreams, adventure, life and death."
Production Details
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Director: Hironobu Sakaguchi
Original Story: Hironobu Sakaguchi
Screenplay: Al Reinert (Apollo 13) and Jeff Vintar (Iron Man)
Assistant Directors: Michael Gibson and Takahiko Akiyama
Art Direction: Hiroyuki Seshita
Animation Director: Andy Jones
Cast Details
Gray (The Hero): Alec Baldwin
General Hein: James Woods
Dr. Sid: Donald Sutherland
Nick: Steve Buscemi
Ryan: Ving Rhames
Aki: Ming Na Wen (Mulan)
Jane: Peri Gilpin (Frasier)
Unknown Role: Dwight Schultz (Lt. Barclay from Star Trek: NG)
Fortunately, it seems the movie's producers have aknowledged what has made the Final Fantasy game series so successful over the years (characterisation and themes of love, friendship, dreams, adventure, life and death) and, coupled with the revolutionary visuals, we could be in for a real box office hit.
To give us a taster of things to come, there are two very short movies on the site that will blow you away (see below). The feature film itself will release in 2001, although there are rumours floating around the 'net that it may be out by Christmas 2000. Watch this space.
www.finalfantasy.com
Article by Rob for Final Fantasy: Worlds Apart.
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