User:Tiltonic/Superlander
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| The Superlander Trilogy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jonathan Tilton |
| Written by | Jonathan Tilton |
| Starring | Darren Lander, David Gerogiorgis, Craig Shaner, Jason Vertucio, Keri Hamilton, Steven O'Neill |
| Release date(s) | August 2005 |
| Running time | Approx. 37 min. |
| Language | English |
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[edit] Comics
In 2001, Jonathan Tilton created a comic featuring a super hero battling an evil tape dispenser was created on the back of a Bible Quiz. The super hero was given the name 'Superlander' which was based off Jonathan's teacher's real name, Darren Lander. His superpowers included the ability to fly, laser vision, and shiny teeth. The comics grew in number by the end of the year and included villains such as an Evil Monkey, Pencil, Trash Can, Lawnmower, and Mailbox. The first five comics were in black and white while the sixth and last comic was created in full color.
[edit] Superlander the Movie
In 2002 Jonathan received an amateur animation program, Carrara 3d Basics, from his uncle as a Christmas gift. While exploring the new program, Tilton created a three minute animation based around the characters he had created in his comics the year before. This movie became known as Superlander which would be the first in a series of three animated films. The plot revolved around an Evil Alligator, known as the Evil Gator and his plans to take over the world. However, slow animation and no audio track created a rather boring feel to the movie. The film was released in the February of 2003.
[edit] Superlander and the Evil Penguin
During the March of 2003, Jonathan started production on the second film in his trilogy, Superlander and the Evil Penguin. Slight improvements were made to the animation, a voice cast was chosen, and a musical score was added. The cast included Darren Lander (Superlander), Craig Shaner (The Evil Penguin), David Gerogiorgis (Evil Lander), Mike Bair (The Screaming Man and Woman), and David Inserra (The News Reporter). The story was about an Evil Penguin with an evil plan eradicate all humans on the face of the earth. Early in the film, the Penguin obtains a sample of Superlander's DNA, enabling him to create an evil version of him, Evil Lander. The film was released in late July, 2003 and had a running time of nearly ten minutes.
[edit] Superlander and the Mio Diamond
Production for the third Superlander film began as soon as Superlander and the Evil Penguin was in its final stages of production. As the last film in the trilogy, Jonathan wanted major improvements in the animation, story, voice overs, and everything else. However, this would end up taking much more time than he had ever intended. Estimating a late 2004 release to an early 2005 release, Jonathan begun animation on his project in August of 2003. After various changes, additions, and omissions to the script, he realized that the film would take much longer than he first thought. Primary animation was done around March of 2005. During this time Jonathan released a teaser trailer promising a spring release date. However, the film would be pushed back to August of 2005 due to complications with editing and voice overs. The movie was 25 minutes long and its story revolved around the Mio Diamond and its ability to give immortality to those who used it properly. The main villain was the Evil Lizard and several other villains returned such as the Evil Monkey from the comics and the Evil Penguin from the previous film. A DVD of the whole trilogy plus bonus content was released two months later. The films are strictly non-profit and have gained small popularity in several areas in Pennsylvania.
[edit] Cast
- Darren Lander as Superlander
- David Gerogiorgis as The Evil Lizard and Evil Lander
- Craig Shaner as the Evil Penguin
- Jason Vertucio as the Evil Monkey
- Keri Hamilton as Superlander's Friend
- Steven O'Neill as the Evil Mouse
- Mike Bair as the Screaming Man and Woman
- David Inserra as the News Reporter
[edit] Trivia
-Rajiv Nanan, did a voice test for Evil Monkey and was accepted for the part. Unfortunately, he later turned down the part because he had become a habitual flosser.
