First Look at the Thundercats?
You may have heard: the Thundercats are coming to a big screen near you. But don’t worry, it’s not going to be live-action, because let’s face it, live-action Thundercats would just be … weird. Instead, the whole shebang will be CGI animation, but if Internet rumors are correct (re: it probably isn’t), then the movie’s got some pretty big names behind it, including Hugh Jackman, Jessica Simpson and Michael Clarke Duncan. And again, i stress the if correct part. In any case, here is your (sorta) first look at what the Thundercats will look like.
From I09, who links to these guys:
Here’s a model of what the heads will supposedly look like in the new CGI Thundercats movie, which appears to be using some kind of motion-capture and supposedly stars Hugh Jackman, Jessica Simpson and Michael Clarke Duncan.
The only sure things about the “Thundercats” movie is that Jerry O’Flaherty will be directing from a script by Paul Sopocy, and the film is being looked at as a 2009-2010 release.
Ihave watched the movie and got quite disappointed... Some of my friends highly recommended the book for me to read.. ...
OMG *is blinded by his teeth* This is SOOOOOO not Jacob! I agree with Georgechar! And what is up with ...
It looks like a dud. I saw the trailer. Tom is the only person speaking with an American news network ...
nothing they payed fox.... 
hmm, if that is real then and they are using Zbrush (which that background is the Zbrush background) and to have that high of detail then that’s a lot of damn polys. That head alone is probably 2 million and that’s going to be a pain in the ass to skin and morf.
I don’t see what the difference or wirdness would be if it were made as live action movie,,afterall, we’ve already experienced star wars, narnia, lord of the rings, star trek, etc. as live action films and yet have been successful. i would prefer to see the thundercats as live as possible as i too am in the film industry and computer graphics and to me i see that the more realistic the film the better the outcome.
I COMPLETELY agree with you Joe. I think its weird that a CGI movie should be done first. I think that if you can make a movie about Mutants and Superheroes and fastasy creatures like Orcs, elves etc, making a Thundercats live action film shouldn’t be a problem. I think everyone expects this to be The broadway show “Cats” with weapons and fighting.. and all i have to say is it takes vision. If Chris Nolan can bring back a ruined batman franchise, (yes Joel Schumacher you ruined that), then someone can make this film as good… (well perhaps just under what batman was, because that was an amazing movie)I know this could be an awesome Live action movie..
I also think that its ok that all of these shows from the past are being redone and revamped to our time. It’s something that we grew up with and can connect with again. It will bring in all those adults who loved the show growing up. SO bring on the live action Thundercats!! and if we’re still trying to figure out how to make it live action contact me! I have some ideas!
I say we stick with realism on the acters and locations and use Zbrush for other characters that don’t have much screenplay. lets keep it real people and the actors can use makeup to show the cat side.
Let’s do it LIVE action. That would be so much better. I’ve been waiting for this show to finally come to the big screen and know the rumors are spreading that it’s gonna be animated!? Give me a break.
Please make it live action, I have been waiting forever for this, I love thundercats, they need to make it live action, i didn’t like how they made TMNT
LIVE ACTION…whats with hollywood. WE ALL WANT LIVE ACTION