The classic afternoon cartoon, Thundercats, is getting the big screen treatment. There hasn’t been any word on casting, but there is a director. Jerry O’Flaherty, art director for popular games such as Gears of War, Unreal Tournament 3, and Command and Conquer, has been named to direct the CG-animated Warner Brothers feature. He’s best known for bringing the movie experience to the video game platform.
This transition seems natural for someone with his experience. He will work with screenwriter Paul Sopocy on the script.
I don’t really know anything much about O’Flaherty. I haven’t played any of the games he’s directed but have only heard good things about them from people who have. However, I do know about the Thundercats, and think that this would be a great movie.
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This post was written by Bedlam on October 10, 2007
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I would prefer that they get somebody with an animation background. I think video games and animation have some overlap but somethings may not translate. An art director can make a film look really good but it still needs a great story
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