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Working On The Treatment
By Paul | October 17, 2008
Well the initial response from one of the higher levels of brass regarding the Pooch treatment has turned out to be less troubling than it initially seemed. The comment had not so much to do with the plot but the marketing catch. I’ve learned that animated movies are often given a “template”, which is a way for everyone involved to grasp the concept quickly and easily; for example, Chicken Run was “The Great Escape with chickens”. So far everyone seems to like the character-driven style of the Pooch world, which is great, but what they’d like to feel more comfortable with is a clearer marketing angle. As we all know a quality movie without a catchy promo can still wind up tanking at the box office (say, Iron Giant), and vice versa (say, Wild Wild West).
Over the last few weeks I’ve been pushing the story elements around, removing scenes that didn’t contribute to the thrust of the main story, however fun they might be; things like Poncho running away from home to join a wolf pack, Hudson (disguised as Dr. Waggles) secretly training Poncho to be more dog-like, and a scene with Poo Poo and Droollia trapped in a dumpster set to the song “No One Knows What Goes On Behind Closed Doors.”
The treatment I wrote first was “on spec” to sort of win the assignment of getting to do the treatment, so this is actually the first “official” treatment I’ll be delivering to Sony, which I should have ready early next week, and then the wait for feedback begins.
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October 17th, 2008 at 10:50 am
That is exciting stuff!! Can’t wait for this project to finally hit the big screen!
October 17th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I am trying to imagine Poncho and a wolf pack. He wouldn’t last long.
October 17th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Don’t be too sure…Poncho can basically outsmart anyone…Remember the Italian Greyhounds??? I can see Poncho creating a red herring by yelling, “Look!!! The Three Pigs!!!”
Paul, what an exciting time for you! I’m just thrilled with anticipation. Please keep us posted…
Lulu
October 17th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
The “out-take” scenes make me ache with longing to see them. I hope there will be some way to produce them, too and let the audience experience them. Deleted scenes on the DVD? Separate shorts?
October 18th, 2008 at 7:37 am
The wolves don’t stand a chance against our hero Poncho Perry, course I could see Poncho Perry saying to the wolves “Look! Is that Little Red with three little Pigs!” then escaping any harm.
October 18th, 2008 at 7:43 am
Rog! GMTA!
Lulu
October 19th, 2008 at 12:31 am
anticipation!!!!!! We can’t wait here in Fullerton Paul.
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:00 pm
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