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Science Fiction » alt.fan.douglas-adams » transcript of a chat with the executive producer of h2g2 Robbie Stamp
| transcript of a chat with the executive producer of h2g2 Robbie Stamp [message #331] |
Di, 12 April 2005 21:12 |
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Jenz So, it's time to Welcome Robbie Stamp. As you are no doubt
aware, Robbie was close friends with Douglas Adams, he is the person we have
to thank for the movie coming to life at all after the stall it was
subjected to shortly prior to Douglas' death. Robbie is also executive
producer of the movie. Robbie, thank you so much for popping by us today.
The chat starts now.
Jenz Robbie is on his way in, hang on.
(20:32) Robbie Stamp is now a VIP-guest...
Jenz Here we go!
Jenz So, it's time to Welcome Robbie Stamp. As you are no doubt
aware, Robbie was close friends with Douglas Adams, he is the person we have
to thank for the movie coming to life at all after the stall it was
subjected to shortly prior to Douglas' death. Robbie is also executive
producer of the movie. Robbie, thank you so much for popping by us today.
The chat starts now.
Robbie Stamp I'm ready - lets get started.
(20:33) The camel has barked!...
(20:33) PookaDude has coalesced quietly in a corner and
disappeared...
DarthBastard We are hearing from some of the reviews of the film
that some of the references to God (such as the second half of the babelfish
description) are not in the movie. This is a shame but, given the current
political climate in America, is perfectly understandible (though I'm glad
the more subtle dig at organised religion - Humma and his sermon - is going
to be there). What are your thoughts on this and will we see some of these
references on the DVD?
Robbie Stamp Good first question - there has been *no* pressure of
any kind whatsoever to take out any of the " God" references. That Guid
entry was cut because the pacing at that stage wasnt working. We had too
many entries coming on top of each other too quickly. But there is still
plenty of Douglas' atheism in the film and the whole Humma plot is right on
the nose when it comes to organised religion. And yes look out for the DVD.
gonzoid It was proposed once that one of the major stumbling blocks
in the making of this movie was DNA himself. Do you feel that this movie
would've been made if he was still alive? Do you think this movie would meet
with his approval?
(20:36) gonzoid has coalesced quietly in a corner and disappeared...
Robbie Stamp Start with the easy questions why don't you? My answer
to this is simple. None of us would be doing what we are doing now were it
not for Douglas and I wish with all my heart that he had lived to see this
film becoming real. Would it meet with his apporoval? I really hope so. I
feel the responsibility very keenly. I know that he would have loved the
care and attention that has been lavishedn on making this happen.
Nellodee If I donīt get to be there later on, hereīs my question:
First of all, hello Mr. Stamp, thank you for being here and for
getting this project in gear! One question iīd like to ask you: Have you
read MJ Simpsonīs negative review and if yes, how do answer? (Iīd like to
add that I have full faith in the movie crew to give us a great H2G2 screen
adaptation.)
Robbie Stamp Yes I have read ( some) of Mike's review. I am
genuinely sad that he feels that way, genuinely. I know how much he cares
about HHGG and I am sure that he took no pleasure in writing that review.
Having said that, I would be looking for a log cabin somewhere in Western
Alaska if his was the only fan voice that I respect who has pronounced on
the movie. But he isnt. In fact his is not the majority opinion. There are
many fans whose opinions I respect just as much who loved the movie,
genuinely loved it.
thejake420 Robbie - You've shown incredible stamina with the
nonstop interviews. (Thank you, by the way!) However, these interviews are
mostly read only by those of us who are already fans. Is anything special
being done to tap the much larger audience of Hitchhiker virgins,
particularly in the US?
Robbie Stamp Oh Yes! The early word on the effectivenes of the mark
eting in both UK US ans Aus is very very good. I am off to New York tomorrow
to join the Cast and GArth for the US Press junket and the word is spreading
very fast that we have something really special on our hands ( we of course
have all known that all along). One of the things about which I am most
pleased is taht non fans are loving the movie too and responding to the
uniqueness of HHGG. How many movies are there with philosophical whales?
PUFFof34 What has been your favorite part of production and
creation of this film?
Jenz There are 42 users in this chatroom...
Robbie Stamp I loved watching the score being recorded. We did that
at Ayr Studios with George ( Sir George!) Martin and Paul Macartney ( Sir
Paul!) watching and then we were at Abbey Road to record the opening song.
How pleased would Douglas have been about that?
Dukey What's in store for you, when all's said and done about the
movie? Evaluation meetings to decide on a sequel, or are you off to do
something completely different?
Robbie Stamp No I will stay with the sequels if there are any and
there are quite a few brand new ideas of Douglas' which he and I talked
about and are on his hard drive which the Estate would love to see become
"real' - radio, TV and more movies.
Scratch Robbie, The bulk of information about the film has come
from snippets picked up on the internet with trailers and soforth coming
very late in the day. This seems to me a very Douglassy way to do things. Do
you think he would have approved?
Robbie Stamp I hope so. We were very clear at the beginning that we
didnt want to go a traditional route with marketing HHGG. HHGG is about
being different and I hope that we've kep that feeling alive. D would
certainly have wanted us to make maximum use of the Internet.
JonathanEx After watching the guide featurette, I now really would
like to have my own guide. In the future, is there any chance we will be
able to buy guide replicas with deleted entries, more ones and maybe even be
able to download extra entries? I would love to be able to be sitting
outside with friends, and randomly say "You know, the guide has a very
interesting entry about towels...", pull out the guide and listen and watch
the entry.
Robbie Stamp Well as you know back in the days of TDV and h2g2 this
was very much something that Douglas and I and the fabulous team there were
working on. All I can say is watch this space, I'm working on it!
Repiv If a sequel was made, who do you think would be best to write
it?
Robbie Stamp Well Karey did a great job but there are one or two
other people I have in mind too. Cant say more at the moment.
Radio Crash does the almost simulataneous release of the film in
the US, UK and Australia mean that we in Australia won't get any cast or
crew down here for the premiere?
(20:54) Psycho_mbb-BR has coalesced quietly in a corner and
disappeared...
Robbie Stamp I'm not sure what the plans for the Aus opening are. I
think that the "big" World Premiere is here in London - which seems fitting
to me. I'm looking forward to walking down the red carpet even though nobody
will want my picture!
Pooka We are all a bit curious as to why Fook and Lunkwill are
apparently being played by children. Any answers/hints/insights?
Robbie Stamp We went through alot of ideas on this one - alot. In
the end we thought we would screen test some children and found these two
who just have a slightly "wierd" vibe about them. It just makes that scene
feel a little bit "stranger" in the movie. See what you think when you see
the movie but we thin its worked well. I can *assure* people that there was
no " cast kids cos its Disney" pressures on this.
(20:58) Linkan has coalesced quietly in a corner and disappeared...
MiKE42 Q: Was it Douglas himself or Karey who decided to cut back
on the jokes/ dialogue in scenes such as the Prosser/ Arthur scene? (versus
the books, radio versions etc) ?
(21:00) DaveH has coalesced quietly in a corner and disappeared...
Robbie Stamp I would have to go back to D's last script to be sure
on this but there were plenty of examples in D's script of cutting back on
dialogue, shoreting guide entries etc. In the end its all about the
differences in pacing for a movie vs a book vs radio. Douglas was always
keen to make sure that HHGG worked in its new medium - with all that means
in terms of constraints and possibilities. Any time we have cut or Douglas
cut it was based on a judgement about what was working for a movie. But
there are so many recoginisable lines in the movie. I know that the fans who
have seen it ( MJ aside) dont feel short changed. But I know how much
everybody cares about this issue - its at the heart of what we have done.
SuperFunkyFresh Do you have an idea as to how deleted scenes will
be handled for the DVD? Will there be an "extended version" of the film or
will the scenes simply be a seperate bonus feature?
Robbie Stamp OK guys two more questions and then I want my supper!
Jenz Two questions left.
Robbie Stamp I dont think we are planning an "extended" version so
there will be deleted scenes and some fake deleleted scenes too!
AlohaJoe Is there anything that has been cut from the movie that
you wish hadn't been?
Jenz One question left.
Robbie Stamp For me the "litmus" test scene was the whale - its the
one that sums up everything that makes Douglas a genius. It comes at a
moment when the movie should be driving towards the end but we go off on
this digressioin that has not plot relevance. Its pure HHGG - invention,
ideas and humour. Not a response about cutting I know but the honest answer
is that there isnt really anything which I miss too much ( maybe one line
but I'm not goint to tell you which one, though its been hinted at in an
earlier question!)
dentArthurdent And the final question: what is your fondest memory
of Douglas Adams?
Robbie Stamp There are many many so I will answer this particular
group with a very very personal answer. My father died the day before
Douglas did and my mother in law was at home looking after my children while
my wife was the hospital with me. Douglas called and spoke to my mother in
law for half an hour, just wanting news being in touch ( he had never met
Sylvia). So there was this famous man, just being concerned for his friend
and taking time with somebody he barely new. Douglas was just a great guy
and I miss him very much indeed.
Jenz Right, that wraps it up. Thank you so much for popping by,
Robbie! Absolutely nice! Good luck! And thanks all for submitting questions.
Lovely work.
(21:10) Emily has coalesced quietly in a corner and disappeared...
Robbie Stamp You are all very welcome and Garth and Nick and I and
everybody involved know how much this all means to you and really hope that
you do love the addition to the HHGG story. good night
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trying to determine the structure of a piano by listening to the sound it
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