I had been wondering what Chomet was up to since Triplets… I’m VERY happy he’s still making features, apparently with even more support than before. The idea that he could make a film like Triplets on $8 million is amazing to me. I will be first in line if this new film ever shows up in New York.

As for his experience with Disney… thank God he didn’t stick around!

That looks spectacular. I’ve been dying to see what the Illusionist is going to look like. Too bad his TV ads aren’t readily available online…

Isn’t it incredible? One single frame of the movie, and you’re automatically hooked! If that’s not magic, I don’t know what it is :-)

I agree with red pill junkie. Just this one frame of the movie has me wanting more.

That whole thing with the exec and the epiphany in the car is classic.

I do hope this one gets a better distribution deal so more people can see it in theatres. I wouldn’t mind a little quicker pacing in this work either.

The pose of the character on the picture reminds me of Jacques Tati. Great!

I love the work of Jacques Tati, and I can definitely see his work translated into animation. And it’s produced from an unused Tati script too… this is like finding a lost film!

I absolutely adore Triplettes. To me it feels like like a French artist zeroed in on 101 Dalmatians as a starting point and re-invented feature animation along a parallel evolutionary course, choosing to emphasize rather than de-emphasize everything I love about animation: great anatomical drawing, crazy caricature, gritty black linework and texture, all working within incandescent, deeply saturated environments.

I may be alone here, but with this comparatively tame still, it looks like he’s going back to 101 Dalmations. I’m not asking for a ToB sequel, but I hope he’s got a few funky old people lurking in the story somewhere.

I’ll add that if there’s going to be renewed interest in 2D feature films, Chomet has the right idea. The films should have an unabashedly hand-drawn look that stands apart from the clean antiseptic quality of most Hollywood CGI. Tekkonkinkreet is another good model.

Articles like that NY Times piece disappoint me in never naming names, so we never find out which executive thought so little of her responsibilities that she did no more prep for a meeting than to briefly muse about it in her car.

Or perhaps that story isn’t accurate at all. A name attached to that figure would give us more confidence that it was. An anonymous villain is about as useful to the reader as an anonymous source.

I loved the uniqueness of Triplettes. I can’t wait to see this next film. Tekkonkinkreet had a distinct style and energy to it as well. Loved them both.

I agree about the lack of personal vision. That is something that kept me away from a lot of animated features, is that there was something too general about them, and nothing to distinct them from others.

I hope Chomet’s new film comes to American art houses, or somewhere in America. Its been fives years since BELLVILLE, which is one of the golden spots of the last ten years. Just this one image alone fascinates me.

I heard Chomet had his own problems during the making of BELLVILLE. Were there problems during this new one. Because he is in a position I think more animation directors should be in. To direct an animated feature with their own personal vision.

This sounds interesting. The only thing I really didn’t like about Triplets was that the script seemed like it was written by Camus :( Tati sounds much more fun, I hope it turns out well.

This is AWESOME looking!!!
I hope they bring it to theatres here in the states. At least the art houses or festivals or SOMETHING. Geez. I love the feeling of this story of this just based on the one picture.

Wow, thanks for re-linking that NYT’s article. A very well-written read.

As for Chomet’s new film, I’m really excited to see the finished piece! His color palettes, though somber to most, is actually very relaxing to watch in a film after watching too many bright, primary-colored films.

I guess John K. is going to hate this movie too

Wonder if Jacques Tati’s original screenplay was in some way influenced by Chaplin’s “Limelight” feature, which showcases similar subject matter. There is certainly room for more than one take on the dying of the light played in a proscenium music hall setting, and Chomet and co. will do it like no one else.

As a fan of both Sylvain Chomet and Jacques Tati, I am definitely looking forward to this.

Just magical. Better than Krishna incarnate on a Cornwall salad plate, sight unseen.

An idea by Jacques Tati? Maaaaaybe I’ll watch it on DVD.

I bet it will LOOK great though. Belleville looked great and was pretty good.

That one shot looks astounding. And a Jacques Tati script? It just went on my “must see” list.

Thanks for posting this!
The NYT article was GREAT… sad, though.

Looking forward to Chomet’s latest! :)

“One executive suggested a rewrite incorporating an idea she had in the car that morning. Heads nodded, notes were scribbled and script No. 7 was born.”

Yer serious. S**t like this actually occurs. Really. My art director Rob accuses me of being too cynical about North American feature animation, and here it turns out I’m not being cynical enuff. Phnark.

I’m very happy to hear that Mr. Chomet is making another feature. The storyline sounds wonderful. Keep up the good work!! You’re an inspiration to us all!!

Found this interesting article about the Illusionist. Is Chomet not telling us something?

http://www.nonfiction.fr/article-807-la_posterite_de_m_hulot.htm