Mar 17, 2008 two mississippi kids spent years in the 1980s making a shotforshot remake of raiders of the lost ark. Indiana jones is an american media franchise based on the adventures of dr. Topics dec3199, raiders of the lost ark, indiana jones. In 1982, three kids from mississippi set out to create a shotforshot remake of raiders of the lost ark and ended up making history. The raiders of the lost ark remake is finally finished. In 2014, members of the cast raised money on kickstarter to reunite and. Two mississippi kids spent years in the 1980s making a shotforshot remake of raiders of the lost ark.
While this is the original vhs of the 1989 film raiders of the lost ark. As a matter of fact, you could look at raiders of the lost ark as indys quest to atone for his bad behavior of the past. Indiana jones theme from the raiders of the lost ark soundtrack, released by columbia records in 1981. Indiana jones behind the scene raiders of the lost ark di balik. Example essay on raiders of the lost ark heros journey will inspire you. Make that two crazy peopleeric zala and chris strompolos, the mississippi teenagers who spent every summer from 1982 to 1989 staging a shotforshot remake of their favorite movie, raiders of the lost ark.
Surely, if they had the ark with them, they couldnt lose. The adaptation today, and i was just wondering, has anyone ever come across a copy of this. Teenagers in mississippi do a shotbyshot remake of steven spielbergs 1981 feature film. The adaptation was completed in 1989 after seven years work and has screened at various film festivals since 2003.
The israelites had just lost a battle to the philistines, so they came up with the brilliant idea to get the ark of the covenant for the next battle 1 samuel 4. Using the original films screenplay and score, it principally starred and was filmed, directed, and produced over a sevenyear period by three mississippi teenagers chris strompolos, eric zala, and jayson lamb. Theme from indiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark by. Youre a sweet little headache by leo robin, ralph rainger, performed by benny goodman and his orchestra. Raider, a viking warrior in for honor, a video game. Jan 07, 2019 its been 38 years since raiders of the lost ark debuted in theaters. Raiders of the lost ark the adaptation internet archive. Teenagers in mississippi do a shotbyshot remake of. Adaptation at 518 val sun feb 4, 1p here director eric zala 19821989 usa 100 min indiefest 2005 program note.
Mar 26, 2009 ign is teaming up with vue entertainment to present the first ever uk screening of cult classic raiders of the lost ark. In the summer of 1982, chris strompolos playing indy, eric zala playing belloq and directing, and jayson lamb cinematographer and fx mastermind hatched a plan to create a shotforshot remake of raiders as a way to. Raiders the story of the greatest fan film ever made is a documentary that chronicles the production of the well known fanfilm raiders of the lost ark. Hi reddit, were chris strompolos and eric zala and as kids in the 80s we embarked on an incredible journey to remake raiders of the lost ark shotforshot. Find out more about indiana jones raiders of the lost ark heros journey. Raiders of the lost ark opening of the ark ceremony youtube. Jones and the last crusade 1010 movie clip he chose poorly 1989 hd.
Kicking off his new weekly feature for spinoff online, was superman a spy. The adaptation is a 1989 american fan film, made as a. Zala said, explaining their shooting schedule and the sets they built. A shotforshot remake of raiders of the lost ark 1981, started by. The adaptation to reunite after 25 years to shoot the final, lost airplane scene. In 1982, three 12yearold kids from mississippi set out to create a shotforshot remake of their favorite movie, raiders of the lost ark. The adaptation 1989 a shotforshot remake of raiders of the lost ark 1981, started by three 12yearolds and completed over a period of six years. Because raiders of the lost ark was still not available for rental or sale in video stores when the boys started in the summer of 82, they had no reference copy of the movie they were seeking to remake shotforshot. Aug 30, 2011 indiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark ceremony. Twentyone years later, their fan film creation has become an underground hit receiving attention from media elites such as cnn, vanity fair and even a nod from steven spielberg himself. Fanproduced raiders of the lost ark celebrated at dia.
Indiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark inciting event. The adaptation of sally rooneys bestselling novel is. Jim windolf wrote about the remake in the 2004 vanity fair. With chris strompolos, angela rodriguez, michael bales, eric zala. Raiders of the lost ark, often referred to simply as raiders raiders the story of the greatest fan film ever made, a 2015 documentary about raiders of the lost ark. The adaptation is the fruit of this inconceivable labor and a cartwheel of a viewing experience. It was produced by frank marshall for lucasfilm ltd. Raiders of the lost ark opening of the ark ceremony. Raiders the story of the greatest fan film ever made 2015 imdb. The event begins with a rare public screening of raiders of the lost ark.
Film, video indiana jones and the last crusade motion picture feature film over 60 minutes. The adaptation is a 1989 american fan film, made as a shotforshot remake. The duo was asked about filming the notorious flying wing sequence after a hollywood screening of their remade creation, raiders of the lost ark. An other comic book legends revealed author brian cronin examines the enduring belief that an. Raiders of the lost ark is one of my favourite movies in fact, to watch it with an audience 32 years later, it plays as perfectly today as when i saw it on a late june matinee at the vancouver centre theatre as a 12 year old in 1981. The two towers led to a gap in the schedule, knowles played the adaptation to fill in. It was followed by indiana jones and the temple of doom 1985 and indiana jones and the last crusade 1989, as well as a shortlived tvseries prequel. That is to say, the film builds its energy and its power through its own internal oneupsmanship. After seeing raiders of the lost ark in 1981, three 12 year old friends, chris strompolos, eric zala and jayson lamb, began filming their own shotbyshot adaptation in the backyards of their mississippi homes. In the meantime, i have something fun for you, its called raiders of the lost ark. The nazis burn down marians bar in pursuit of her fathers medallion, and marian travels with indy to cairo. Nazi germany is close to finding the mystical ark of the covenant, and only one man can stop them. Raiders of the lost ark the adaptation vhsrip xvid.
The film that you see is untouched since we did the final edit in 1989, says zala. Costing 22 million dollars nearly three times the original estimate, raiders of the lost ark reaped 200 million dollars during its first run. The first ten minutes of raiders of the lost ark are possibly the best ten minutes in all of movie history so yeah. The adaptation finally complete, the 35 year story of the making is the subject of both a book and documentary currently. They made their own props and costumes, created their. A fabled shotforshot raiders remake screens at detroit film theatre along with a documentary about its creation. After seeing raiders of the lost ark in 1981, three 12 year old friends, chris strompolos, eric zala and jayson lamb, began filming their own shotbyshot adaptation of the spielberg classic in the backyards of their mississippi homes. The first ten minutes of raiders of the lost ark are possibly the best ten minutes in all of movie history. With chris strompolos, eric zala, jayson lamb, angela rodriguez. The adaptation on hollywoods ultimate big screen at manns chinese theatre. The adaptation video 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 1984, a prequel, indiana jones and the temple of doom, was released, and in 1989, a sequel, indiana jones and the last crusade.
A shotforshot remake of raiders of the lost ark 1981, started by three 12yearolds and completed over a period of six years. The adaptation of sally rooneys bestselling novel is a captivating portrayal of young love. The adaptation, including the recentlyadded missing airplane scene, shot 25 years later with a reunited original cast. Theme from indiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark. The adaptation, without that scene, had its first screening in 1989 at a beverage distribution company.
The music was composed and conducted by john williams, and performed by the london symphony orchestra. The nazis burn down marians bar in pursuit of her fathers medallion. In 1981, after seeing raiders of the lost ark, three twelve year old friends, chris strompolos, eric zala and jayson lamb, began filming their own shotbyshot adaptation in the backyards of their mississippi homes. I thought the movie was an urban myth but when i saw it, from a filmmaker perspective it was more inspiring than any movie id ever seen, coon said, adding that he admired the lack of cynicism in the endeavour. Indiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark is a totally original great action movie like no other before it which is why this first in the series of the indiana jones movies is the best in my opinion and i have watched them all and only bought this one in dvd form. The adaptation arrives at anthology film archives this friday for a rare twoday. The adaptation, a 1989 teenagefan made adaptation of raiders of the lost ark.
The adaptation, without that scene, had its first screening in 1989 at a. Ign is teaming up with vue entertainment to present the first ever uk screening of cult classic raiders of the lost ark. The adaptation, has become an underground classic, in no small part because zala and strompolos. A literate spider and a rat save a pig from slaughter in an animated adaptation of e.
Cast of legendary fan film raiders of the lost ark. Raiders of the lost ark later marketed as indiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark is a 1981 american actionadventure film directed by steven spielberg and written by lawrence kasdan from a story by george lucas and philip kaufman. The adaptation is a 1989 american fan film, made as a shotforshot remake of the 1981 indiana jones adventure film raiders of the lost ark. Produced and directed by zach king and jadon gauthier, youve got to see this fiveminute long remake of steven spielbergs raiders of the lost ark with dogs. Harrison ford in indiana jones and the raiders of the lost ark. Nov 14, 2014 the duo was asked about filming the notorious flying wing sequence after a hollywood screening of their remade creation, raiders of the lost ark. Its been 38 years since raiders of the lost ark debuted in theaters. Raiders of the lost ark straming vf voir streaming vf.
Jun 15, 2018 the event begins with a rare public screening of raiders of the lost ark. Each scene is more indelible than the last conceived, written, shot, acted, edited, and scored in such a way that the damned thing just winds you up tighter and tighter as it moves along. The raiders guys is raising funds for raiders guys and the lost airplane scene on kickstarter. Raiders of the lost ark and more matthew broderick in the 1986.
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