Snow and the Seven

[Dr.Strangefate]

Speaking of action adventure, Walt Disney Pictures is looking to put a martial arts spin on the studio's animated masterpiece, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" with the studio's 2008 release, "Snow and the Seven." This live action feature (Which the studio hopes to shoot on-location in China) is set in the 1880s, when an reluctant English princess suddenly finds herself in need of protection while traveling overseas. And who then comes to her aid? Seven Shaolin monks.

I know, I know. "Snow and the Seven" sounds kind of bizarre. Though -- truth be told -- this production has a pretty amazing pedigree. The film's screenplay is written by Michael Chabon, the 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winner who also crafted the scripts for "Spider-Man 2" and "Wonder Boys." And for Woo-ping Yuen, the movie's director ... This is the guy who choreographed all of the fight sequences in the "Kill Bill" films as well as the "Matrix" trilogy.

And Yuen ... According to what studio sources have told me, Woo-ping is looking to make "Snow and the Seven" the "Ocean's 11" of martial arts movies. Meaning that Yuen is out to recruit some of the biggest names in martial arts film history to make appearances in this motion picture. Then add to this Chabon's clever concept that each of the Shaolin priests will have at least one trait that will remind viewers of the dwarfs from Disney's 1937 animated version ... And it sounds like "Snow and the Seven" could be one fun flick.

Alright. I know that there are those of you out there who are already upset that Disney would even think of remaking "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Much less turning this animated masterpiece into a martial arts movie. But you have to understand that this isn't the first time that the Mouse has actually thought about remaking "Snow White."

Case in point: Back in 1979, as Walt Disney Productions was getting ready to release "The Black Hole," then-studio head Ron Miller began talking up the studio's next sci-fi-based project. Which (depending on when you talked with Ron) was either known as "Snow Star," "White Star" or "Star White." Anyway, the film's storyline dealt with this Princess Leia-like royal who was fleeing from an evil sorceress who's out to destroy the princess's home world. When the Leia-lookalike's spaceship suddenly develops engine problems in deep space, the princess seeks shelter in this supposedly abandoned space station.

Only (surprise, surprise) this space station isn't actually abandoned. When the original colonists left eons ago, they left behind seven little droids to maintain the facility. And it's these robots who now become the princess's protectors and keep her safe from that evil space sorceress.

So you tell me, folks: What sounds worse? "Snow and the Seven" with its Shaolin monks or "Snow Star" / "White Star" / "Star White" / Whatever. Which was basically "Snow White and the Seven Droids."

Heh, I actually think it sounds pretty sweet, although the name sucks.

Michael Chabon writing the Script seals the deal for me.

 

[DIrishB]

The title implies (at least to me) that this will be a movie about cocaine and 7&7 drinks.

 

[Iceshadow]

It sounds good but how violent will it be?

 

[Gideon Stargrave]

I can't help but think that this is my favorite thing ever.

 

[ourchair]

I like it. This is something I would have pitched myself.

 

[Random]

So you tell me, folks: What sounds worse? "Snow and the Seven" with its Shaolin monks or "Snow Star" / "White Star" / "Star White" / Whatever. Which was basically "Snow White and the Seven Droids."

Hmm, both sound pretty retarded if you put it like that.

I mean this may be good only if the distance the parallels enough, instead of just "SnowWhite with kung fu lololololol!"

 

[Lynx]

Wow.

Um . . . I'm not sure what to make of this. This could either be really good . . . or it will be a mockery. :?

 

[Ultimate Houde]

I like it. This is something I would have pitched myself.

That sums it up

But in ourchair's version it would have strange sexual acts.

 

[Gideon Stargrave]

That sums it up

But in ourchair's version it would have strange sexual acts.

With 10 times more aborto than originally planned!

 

[ourchair]

With 10 times more aborto than originally planned!

10 times more than originally planned?

You mean Aborto was ALREADY in their pitch?

:shock:

 

[Hibiki]

this sounds good. Then i remember movies like bulletproof monk.

 

[Gideon Stargrave]

10 times more than originally planned?

You mean Aborto was ALREADY in their pitch?

:shock:

Would it really be Disney without Aborto and Shaolin Monks?

 

[E]

This actually sounds interesting.

I'll hold off hope until we get some previews though.

 

[moonmaster]

This sounds awesome...

That sums it up

But in ourchair's version it would have strange sexual acts.

Ourchair's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves would be horrifying. A young girl and seven midgets? Can anyone say...

With 10 times more aborto than originally planned!

Yes! I can't wait to get the DVD and see all the deleted Aborto!...

Wait, I think that's a double negative...

 

[DIrishB]

That sums it up

But in ourchair's version it would have strange sexual acts.

Hence him "pitching" himself...as in "pitching a tent".

 

[ourchair]

Hence him "pitching" himself...as in "pitching a tent".

...

Hey, that's pretty good.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Victor Von Doom]

This actually sounds interesting.

I'll hold off hope until we get some previews though.

Agreed.

GUMMI *******! :lol:




Am I wrong for rather seeing a live action version of the Snow White/Dwarves story from Fables' "1001 Nights Of Snowfall"?

 

[Ultimate Houde]

Am I wrong for rather seeing a live action version of the Snow White/Dwarves story from Fables' "1001 Nights Of Snowfall"?

Simply put, yes

 

[ourchair]

Am I wrong for rather seeing a live action version of the Snow White/Dwarves story from Fables' "1001 Nights Of Snowfall"?

I'd rather the secret sex videos of Fables' Goldilocks and Baby Bear.

 

[Victor Von Doom]

Simply put, yes

Why? I would rather see a dark tale about evil dwarves who hold a young, raven-haired, porcelian skinned beauty hostage in the woods---and then she finds a way to escape.

The story from Fables, where this happens to Snow and she extracts her revenge was awesome.

I'd rather the secret sex videos of Fables' Goldilocks and Baby Bear.

I expect nothing less from you. Then for the sequel you'll wanna see the sex videos of Snow and Bigby in Giant Wolf form. It seems you're all about the furry pinga.

 

[Gideon Stargrave]

Meh. I never read Fables, even though I know I should. I'm kind of ashamed of myself.

But otherwise...I have a strange feeling that this is going to end up being the most awesome thing ever. Next to The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra.

 

[Ultimate Houde]

Oh, I thought VVD wanted to see the seven dwarfs having there way with Snow White.

 

[Gideon Stargrave]

Oh, I thought VVD wanted to see the seven dwarfs having there way with Snow White.

Who wouldn't want to see that?

 

[ourchair]

I HATE dwarf/midget sex.

It's like pedophilia, but without the actual fun of it being illegal.

Also, the difference between a dwarf/midget and a five to eight year old boy, is that the dwarf/midget has to shave.

 

[thee great one]

This sounds awesome if you ask me.

 

[DIrishB]

...

Hey, that's pretty good.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Finally...it only took me two years and a good portion of 8,400 posts to finally gain your approval...But I did it!

I'd rather the secret sex videos of Fables' Goldilocks and Baby Bear.

Thats a lot of fur...and I'm not talking about Baby Bear...apparently Goldi is into the "unshaved" look.

I expect nothing less from you. Then for the sequel you'll wanna see the sex videos of Snow and Bigby in Giant Wolf form. It seems you're all about the furry pinga.

:lol:

This sounds awesome if you ask me.

But I didn't.

:?

 

[thee great one]

But I didn't.

:?

Well screw you too...:cry:

 

[Dr.Strangefate]

Disney's Martial Arts Snow White Finally A Go

Francis Lawrence has signed on to direct Disney's long-gestating martial arts take on the Snow White story. The working title has Snow and the Seven for some time though this has long been earmarked for replacement.

According to new and old reports, the lead character, Snow, is a member of British aristocracy raised in China. She leads seven Shaolin monks into battle against an evil 'force' (read: wicked witch). Rumour has it that Natalie Portman has the part already in the bag, but these don't seem to be very credible rumours. Finding the seven Shaolin monks shouldn't be too hard - maybe this is the perfect excuse a Shaolin Soccer reunion?

Yuen Woo Ping is choreographing the fights and acrobatics. That's a very good thing.

The story Film Ick is referencing can be found here

 

[Victor Von Doom]

Gummi ******* was so hilarious.

I should've gotten POTD for that.

 

[Dr.Strangefate]

Yeah, yeah, yeah... That's what they all say.