That HBO floating down like a Kubrickan Starchild! I frequently liked this intro more than the actual Feature Presentation -- I wanted to see a film that took place in that dark city. This makes me think of sitting in front of the teevee with my dinner on a tray, so excited to see Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Superman, Superman II, etc.
I can't recall if HBO ran this tag before it, but I probably watched Pete's Dragon about 25 times in this dinner-on-a-tray format.
I remember seeing a "making of" for that intro on HBO back when they used it. All models with stop motion for the cars. I think it's still better than most of the CG these days.
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Posted by: drd | May 25, 2006 11:03 AM
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Posted by: chamby | May 25, 2006 11:48 AM
That HBO floating down like a Kubrickan Starchild! I frequently liked this intro more than the actual Feature Presentation -- I wanted to see a film that took place in that dark city. This makes me think of sitting in front of the teevee with my dinner on a tray, so excited to see Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Superman, Superman II, etc.
I can't recall if HBO ran this tag before it, but I probably watched Pete's Dragon about 25 times in this dinner-on-a-tray format.
Posted by: Omar | May 25, 2006 1:13 PM
I remember seeing a "making of" for that intro on HBO back when they used it. All models with stop motion for the cars. I think it's still better than most of the CG these days.
Posted by: DOP | May 25, 2006 1:24 PM
I was telling my wife about the making of featurette just before I read your comment DOP.
Posted by: shillak | May 25, 2006 10:27 PM
Dude, what a flashback...
I too remember the "making of" documentary. Would love to see it again.
Posted by: DWC | May 29, 2006 8:56 AM