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- | The Book of Agibas is the second instalment of the Professor Yuko franchise, and is set to be released in late [[calendar: | + | The Book of Agibas is the second instalment of the Professor Yuko franchise, and was released in late [[calendar: |
^ General Information | ^ General Information | ||
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| Music by | Johann Wilhelmus | | Music by | Johann Wilhelmus | ||
| Cinematography | | Cinematography | ||
- | | Costs | ~35 million [[faction: | + | | Costs | ~35 million [[faction: |
+ | | Domestic Gross | ~350 million [[faction: | ||
| Personnel involved | | Personnel involved | ||
| Screen time | ~129 minutes | | Screen time | ~129 minutes | ||
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===== Plot ===== | ===== Plot ===== | ||
- | The movie opens with a panning shot of farmlands. Suddenly, a convoy of jeeps moves into shot, moving towards a mountain in the distance. One of the trucks hold a young businessman, | + | The movie opens with a panning shot of farmlands. Suddenly, a convoy of jeeps moves into shot, moving towards a mountain in the distance. One of the trucks hold a young businessman, |
- | Costello approaches the tomb, and violently smashes it open. The remains of some ancient man lie therein, but Costello is more interested in the crown that stands on his skull. He picks it up, and shows it to his henchmen. He speaks: "At last. The crown of King Conan is in our hands." | + | Costello approaches the tomb, and violently smashes it open, scaring Yuko. The remains of some ancient man lie therein, but Costello is more interested in the crown that stands on his skull. He picks it up, and shows it to his henchmen. He speaks: "At last. The crown of King Conan is in our hands." |
When he comes home, he calls his dad. As Ashage Mio(Makron) walks in, he is seen reading some old texts, and pays little attention to him. As he notices the crown, he mumbles and nods, but quickly returns to his study room. This leaves Yuko to ponder what he has done, as he does not know how to bring the artefact to the museum. The next day, the sheriff comes by, asking Mio for a missing artefacts that was stolen, and Yuko is forced to give back the crown to Costello, but not before saying that it is not the end. Nevertheless, | When he comes home, he calls his dad. As Ashage Mio(Makron) walks in, he is seen reading some old texts, and pays little attention to him. As he notices the crown, he mumbles and nods, but quickly returns to his study room. This leaves Yuko to ponder what he has done, as he does not know how to bring the artefact to the museum. The next day, the sheriff comes by, asking Mio for a missing artefacts that was stolen, and Yuko is forced to give back the crown to Costello, but not before saying that it is not the end. Nevertheless, | ||
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Several years later, grown-up Yuko(Koki) leads an expedition to discover Ratakon' | Several years later, grown-up Yuko(Koki) leads an expedition to discover Ratakon' | ||
- | In the present, Professor Yuko is still troubled with the death of Gennai, although he is teaching archaeology to his students again. | + | In the present, Professor Yuko is still troubled with the death of Gennai, although he is teaching archaeology to his students again, with Jukio attending and asking questions as usual. Yuko has little contact with his father, but has become closer with Rieko, who's taken up work at the university' |
Yuko goes back home, where he finds Rieko, who has let in Mahiti(Shoa) to talk with him. They talk about Gennai and Conton, and Yuko finally reveals where the tablets went, however he knows little beyond that it went to a secured vault, after giving it to a military officer. Yuko asks Mahiti for a prolonged vacation, and to seek his father. Rieko tries to make Yuko take her with him, to which he agrees. They board a air-plane, and travel to the city of Alabaster. There, they meet an old friend of Yuko, Agido(Hoshio Kanno). He leads them around the city, avoiding merchants who try to sell them out. He tells that Mio has been captured by some unknown gang, after arriving in the city not one month earlier. Unknown to them both, they are being watched by some unknown men trough binoculars. | Yuko goes back home, where he finds Rieko, who has let in Mahiti(Shoa) to talk with him. They talk about Gennai and Conton, and Yuko finally reveals where the tablets went, however he knows little beyond that it went to a secured vault, after giving it to a military officer. Yuko asks Mahiti for a prolonged vacation, and to seek his father. Rieko tries to make Yuko take her with him, to which he agrees. They board a air-plane, and travel to the city of Alabaster. There, they meet an old friend of Yuko, Agido(Hoshio Kanno). He leads them around the city, avoiding merchants who try to sell them out. He tells that Mio has been captured by some unknown gang, after arriving in the city not one month earlier. Unknown to them both, they are being watched by some unknown men trough binoculars. | ||
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The search for his father leads them deep into a dark forest, that houses a hidden bunker complex. Agido leads them to the bunker, and Yuko sneaks in at dark. As he searches the compound, he is startled by a familiar voice. As the lights go one, he stares into the face of his father, Mio. They exchange a clumsy greeting, and Yuko tells Mio to get out. Unfortunately, | The search for his father leads them deep into a dark forest, that houses a hidden bunker complex. Agido leads them to the bunker, and Yuko sneaks in at dark. As he searches the compound, he is startled by a familiar voice. As the lights go one, he stares into the face of his father, Mio. They exchange a clumsy greeting, and Yuko tells Mio to get out. Unfortunately, | ||
- | The truck busting in startles Costello' | + | The truck busting in startles Costello' |
- | Agido guides the Ashages and Rieko back to Alabaster, where Yuko tells his father about their mission to get the Book of Agibas. Mio, surprised by his son's enthusiasm, tells him of his search, and that he is close to locating it. They need to find an old hermit that has knowledge about the book. He appears to live on an island far from society. They leave Alabaster and Agido behind, and board a cargo air-plane, seeking to hide from Costello, however some of Costello' | + | Agido guides the Ashages and Rieko back to Alabaster, where Yuko tells his father about their mission to get the Book of Agibas. Mio, surprised by his son's enthusiasm, tells him of his search, and that he is close to locating it. They need to find an old hermit that has knowledge about the book. He appears to live on an island far from society. They leave Alabaster and Agido behind, and board a cargo air-plane, seeking to hide from Costello, however some of Costello' |
- | The travel by plane is a long one, and this allows Yuko to talk to his dad about what he's been up to. Mio tells him he was surprised by Yuko finding Rakaton' | + | The travel by plane is a long one, and this allows Yuko to talk to his dad about what he's been up to. Mio tells him he was surprised by Yuko finding Rakaton' |
- | The plane crashes just of the coast of some island chain. While the air-plane slowly sinks deep into the bottom, Yuko, Rieko, and Mio try to get out. Unfortunately, | + | The plane crashes just of the coast of some island chain. While the air-plane slowly sinks deep into the bottom, Yuko, Rieko, and Mio try to get out. Unfortunately, |
The strange man leads them to a small island, and offers them shelter in his hut. When the man asks what happened to their plane, Yuko tells they were attacked, while looking for a hermit that had knowledge about the Book of Agibas. The man laughs, and reveals to be the Hermit that Yuko and Mio were searching for, and Mio proceeds in telling everything he knew, and asking the hermit for information. As Mio rambles up in the other room, Yuko and Rieko bond. As Yuko tells his relation with his father, Mio's obsession with Agibas, and how he first met Costello. They hold hands, and get in for a kiss, but are interrupted by an excited Mio and the Hermit, saying that they now know where to find the book. | The strange man leads them to a small island, and offers them shelter in his hut. When the man asks what happened to their plane, Yuko tells they were attacked, while looking for a hermit that had knowledge about the Book of Agibas. The man laughs, and reveals to be the Hermit that Yuko and Mio were searching for, and Mio proceeds in telling everything he knew, and asking the hermit for information. As Mio rambles up in the other room, Yuko and Rieko bond. As Yuko tells his relation with his father, Mio's obsession with Agibas, and how he first met Costello. They hold hands, and get in for a kiss, but are interrupted by an excited Mio and the Hermit, saying that they now know where to find the book. | ||
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Wallis orders to walk in, to face these challenges, and to retrieve the Book. When Yuko refuses, Costello shoots Mio, and Wallis tells the only cure is in the book. Mio collapses on the ground, as a shocked Rieko rushes to his side. Yuko, shocked by this sudden act, and remembering Ando, walks in, ready to face the challenges. The first of them presents itself with a riddle 'To pass trough here, only a thinking mind could. If you should succeed, then your heart is truly, good.' Yuko, uncertain as to its meaning, walks forward, only for the floor to break beneath his feet. As he struggles back up, he understands. To pass, he must run as fast as possible. As he runs across the tiles, he makes it to the other side just in time, as the ground crumbles behind him. Yuko looks behind him, but believes the way back will be easier, for sure. | Wallis orders to walk in, to face these challenges, and to retrieve the Book. When Yuko refuses, Costello shoots Mio, and Wallis tells the only cure is in the book. Mio collapses on the ground, as a shocked Rieko rushes to his side. Yuko, shocked by this sudden act, and remembering Ando, walks in, ready to face the challenges. The first of them presents itself with a riddle 'To pass trough here, only a thinking mind could. If you should succeed, then your heart is truly, good.' Yuko, uncertain as to its meaning, walks forward, only for the floor to break beneath his feet. As he struggles back up, he understands. To pass, he must run as fast as possible. As he runs across the tiles, he makes it to the other side just in time, as the ground crumbles behind him. Yuko looks behind him, but believes the way back will be easier, for sure. | ||
- | The next challenge takes him to a large underwater stream. He sees a rough streaming river before him. He does not know what to make of it, and a sentence on the entrance just says 'A Leap of Faith' | + | The next challenge takes him to a large underwater stream. He sees a rough streaming river before him. He does not know what to make of it, and a sentence on the entrance just says 'A Leap of Faith' |
- | At the end of the bridge, Yuko crawls into another tunnel, after which he finds himself in a large chamber, surrounded with books. At a table, a singular figure is seen seated in a chair. As he turns around, he sees Yuko, and tries to knock him down with an axe. However, his strength fails him, and he falls down. As Yuko helps him back up, the man speaks: "So it is you, who would best me in battle." | + | At the end of the bridge, Yuko crawls into another tunnel, after which he finds himself in a large chamber, surrounded with books. At a table, a singular figure is seen seated in a chair. As he turns around, he sees Yuko, and tries to knock him down with an axe. However, his strength fails him, and he falls down. As Yuko helps him back up, the man speaks: "So it is you, who would best me in battle." |
- | Unbeknownst to them both, Wallis and Mari have followed Yuko into the temple, seeking the book for themselves. As they enter, Agibas frowns, and says that he is not alone. A number of guards appear, but Wallis simply says that he has no fear of them. Yuko convinces | + | Unbeknownst to them both, Wallis and Mari have followed Yuko into the temple, seeking the book for themselves. As they enter, Agibas frowns, and says that he is not alone. A number of guards appear, but Wallis simply says that he has no fear of them. Yuko tells Agibas |
- | But suddenly, his nose begins to bleed, and his hands begin to wither as his skin crumbles. He takes hold of Mari, who watches in fear as Wallis decays, and his skin fades away, showing his bare bones. As Wallis and Mari both scream in agony, Wallis' | + | But suddenly, his nose begins to bleed, and his hands begin to wither as his skin crumbles. He takes hold of Mari, who watches in fear as Wallis decays, and his skin fades away, showing his bare bones. As Wallis and Mari both scream in agony, Wallis' |
- | Costello cuts the reunion short, when he orders Yuko to give him the book. Despite Yuko telling him that the texts will only work inside the temple, Costello ignores it, and forcefully takes the book from Yuko. When he passes the gate, the cave begins crumbling, and rocks fall from the ceiling. Suddenly, Costello falls when the ground collapses beneath him, however Yuko catches him. As Yuko tries to get Costello to give him the book, Costello refuses. He slowly slips, and eventually falls as he slips out of Yuko's fingers, leaving the book on a rock within the fissure. Yuko tries to get the book, but falls himself in. He gets caught by his father, who tells him to let go of the book. Yuko tries to get the book still, but when Mio says 'My son', Yuko accepts. Mio lifts his son up, and the temple is still collapsing. Rieko yells at them, but the staircase collapses, forcing them to dive into the lake to get out. They eventually make it back to the hermit' | + | Costello cuts the reunion short, when he orders Yuko to give him the book. Despite Yuko telling him that the texts will only work inside the temple, Costello ignores it, and forcefully takes the book from Yuko. When he passes the gate, the cave begins crumbling, and rocks fall from the ceiling. Suddenly, Costello falls when the ground collapses beneath him, however Yuko catches him. As Yuko tries to get Costello to give him the book, Costello refuses. He slowly slips, and eventually falls as he slips out of Yuko's fingers, leaving the book on a rock within the fissure. Yuko tries to get the book, but falls himself in. He gets caught by his father, who tells him to let go of the book. Yuko tries to get the book still, but when Mio says 'My son', Yuko accepts. Mio lifts his son up, and the temple is still collapsing. Rieko yells at them, but the staircase collapses, with Mari on it, forcing them to dive into the lake to get out. They eventually make it back to the hermit' |
- | The last scene sees the three sitting outside the hut, as Yuko and Rieko embrace. Mio is at first surprised by this, but eventually caves in, welcoming Rieko to the family. The closing scene sees the trio watching the sunset. | + | The last scene sees the three sitting outside the hut, as Yuko and Rieko embrace. Mio is at first surprised by this, but eventually caves in, welcoming Rieko to the family. The closing scene sees the trio watching the sunset. A [[wp> |
===== Cast & Crew ===== | ===== Cast & Crew ===== | ||
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* Edited by: Victor Mastew & Matthew Nigarath | * Edited by: Victor Mastew & Matthew Nigarath | ||
* Casting by: George F. Leward & Michael Ronter, William Master (Fight Choreographer) | * Casting by: George F. Leward & Michael Ronter, William Master (Fight Choreographer) | ||
- | * Production: Yukate Maro & Taira Geshin (Designers), | + | * Production: Yukate Maro & Taira Geshin (Designers), |
* Art: Hedwig Godroe (Director), Tsuna Makaga (Set Designer), Lewis Vallman (Illustrator), | * Art: Hedwig Godroe (Director), Tsuna Makaga (Set Designer), Lewis Vallman (Illustrator), | ||
- | * Set: Richard Etcon (Set Decorator), Ian Filby (Greens-man), | + | * Set: Richard Etcon (Set Decorator), Ian Filby (Greens-man), |
- | * Costume: Rafid Cagnasterif (Design, [[species: | + | * Costume: Rafid Cagnasterif (Design, [[species: |
- | * Makeup: Lushi Kantore (Supervisor | + | * Makeup: Lushi Kantore (Key Make-up Artist |
* Director of Photography: | * Director of Photography: | ||
- | * Sound Effects: Bob Stanton (Supervisor), Tikati Mo (Senior Sound Mixer & Sound Editor), Benjamin Bartolemeus ([[species: | + | * Sound Effects: Bob Stanton (Supervisor), |
* Camera Operation by: Magnus Högmann (First Unit, [[species: | * Camera Operation by: Magnus Högmann (First Unit, [[species: | ||
- | * Camera: Eniba Kenji (Focus Puller, First Unit), Albert Erges (Focus Puller, Second Unit), Grant Teller (Clapper operator), Amy Deanes & Kichi Ariwan (Film Loaders) | + | * Camera: Eniba Kenji (Focus Puller, First Unit), Albert Erges (Focus Puller, Second Unit), Grant Teller (Clapper operator), Amy Deanes & Kichi Ariwan (Film Loaders), Jake Limber (Camera Intern) |
- | * Lighting & Grip: Karl Hagner (Gaffer), Onaga Heibi (Best Boy Lighting), Hashito Mago (Senior Lighting Technician), | + | * Lighting & Grip: Karl Hagner (Gaffer), Onaga Heibi (Best Boy Lighting), Hashito Mago (Senior Lighting Technician), |
* Special Effects: Lunarflix Lighting & Effects, Terry Bolder(Effects Supervisor), | * Special Effects: Lunarflix Lighting & Effects, Terry Bolder(Effects Supervisor), | ||
- | * Visual Effects: LLE, Jigato Mar (Supervisor), | + | * Visual Effects: LLE, Jigato Mar (Supervisor), Motaru Jaba (Producer), Louis Scanton (Animation), |
* Music Written, Composed and Conducted by: Johann Wilhelmus, Elester (Associated) | * Music Written, Composed and Conducted by: Johann Wilhelmus, Elester (Associated) | ||
- | * Music Orchestrated by: Johann Wilhelmus, Kyoto National Symphony Orchestra & Choir, recorded at [[location: | + | * Music Orchestrated by: Johann Wilhelmus, Kyoto National Symphony Orchestra & Choir, recorded at [[wip:location: |
* Stunts: Chuck Falstron (Supervisor), | * Stunts: Chuck Falstron (Supervisor), | ||
* Script Supervisors: | * Script Supervisors: | ||
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* Based on a Story by: Marcus Elester | * Based on a Story by: Marcus Elester | ||
* Creative Consultant: Yoshi Makore | * Creative Consultant: Yoshi Makore | ||
+ | * Dialogue Coaches: Harold Agherton, Morio Karuwi | ||
* Transportation: | * Transportation: | ||
- | * Construction: | + | * Construction: |
===== Production ===== | ===== Production ===== | ||
==== Development/ | ==== Development/ | ||
- | Marcus Elester, executive producer and spiritual creator of the source work for Professor Yuko, was very pleased with the success of the original [[media: | + | Marcus Elester, executive producer and spiritual creator of the source work for Professor Yuko, was very pleased with the success of the original [[wip:media: |
- | Several characters were derived directly from Marcus' | + | Several characters were derived directly from Marcus' |
- | Also, producer Higaro Mate left shortly after the first film's completion to focus upon production of two other films. With that, Vibrant Cloud Filmworks, an independent production house from [[system: | + | Also, producer Higaro Mate left shortly after the first film's completion to focus upon production of two other films. With that, Vibrant Cloud Filmworks, an independent production house from [[system: |
- | Thanks to camera operators Högmann and Haupt, who both worked on the previous film, shooting time could be cut to a minimum. Also, Production designer Yukate Maro and Costume designer Rafid Cagnasteriff returned to provide services, all aided by a new employee in their field. Make-up designer Gerald Mulhausen quit shortly after the completion of the first film, but luckily was replaced by [[faction: | + | Thanks to camera operators Högmann and Haupt, who both worked on the previous film, shooting time could be cut to a minimum. Also, Production designer Yukate Maro and Costume designer Rafid Cagnasteriff returned to provide services, all aided by a new employee in their field. Make-up designer Gerald Mulhausen quit shortly after the completion of the first film, but luckily was replaced by multi-[[wip:faction: |
==== Principal Photography ==== | ==== Principal Photography ==== | ||
- | [[wp> | + | [[wp> |
- | Several other scenes, including the opening, were filmed on [[system: | + | Several other scenes, including the opening, were filmed on [[system: |
- | Some of the shots were filmed using the 70mm Super HydroScope, one of [[wip: | + | Principal photography was concluded in September of [[calendar: |
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+ | Some of the shots were filmed using the 70mm Super HydroScope, one of [[wip: | ||
==== Post-production ==== | ==== Post-production ==== | ||
- | Somewhat different to the previous film, the film's soundtrack score was in development during the shooting. Johannes Wilhelmus was given a raw outlining of the final shots, and devised the music for those scenes. The finalised product will be edited to fit in with Wilhelmus' | + | Somewhat different to the previous film, the film's soundtrack score was in development during the shooting. Johannes Wilhelmus was given a raw outlining of the final shots, and devised the music for those scenes. The finalised product will be edited to fit in with Wilhelmus' |
- | Special effects on set were also given an extensive upgrade, as the higher scale of the plot required more effects than the last film. Pyrotechnics and mechanical effects received extensive upgrades from the last film. Several sound designs from Bartolomeus, | + | Special effects on set were also given an extensive upgrade, as the higher scale of the plot required more effects than the last film. Pyrotechnics and mechanical effects received extensive upgrades from the last film. Several sound designs from Bartolomeus, |
After that, visual effects were put into place. Again, the focus was on the use of mechanical and principal effects, rather than on digital effects, although there was a significant increase in the use of [[wp> | After that, visual effects were put into place. Again, the focus was on the use of mechanical and principal effects, rather than on digital effects, although there was a significant increase in the use of [[wp> | ||
- | The official release was set on 24 November of [[calendar: | + | The official release was set on 24 November of [[calendar: |
The original title of both the script and initial marketing campaign, the Scrolls of Agibas, was rebranded as the Book of Agibas in June [[calendar: | The original title of both the script and initial marketing campaign, the Scrolls of Agibas, was rebranded as the Book of Agibas in June [[calendar: | ||
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Critics have been mostly positive, most notably for the decisions to retain the original cast and director. During a preview from //Kyoto Times//, the film received positive reception, for its " | Critics have been mostly positive, most notably for the decisions to retain the original cast and director. During a preview from //Kyoto Times//, the film received positive reception, for its " | ||
- | The reception was not without sceptics, and // | + | The reception was not without sceptics, and // |
==== Box Office ==== | ==== Box Office ==== | ||
- | The film premiered on 15 December of [[calendar: | + | The film premiered on 15 December of [[calendar: |
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+ | The home entertainment release was set for 20 March [[calendar: | ||
==== Critical Reception ==== | ==== Critical Reception ==== | ||
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==== Accolades ==== | ==== Accolades ==== | ||
- | The movie was nominated for 6 [[faction: | + | The movie was nominated for 6 [[wip:faction: |
- | Along 5 [[faction: | + | Along 5 [[wip:faction: |
===== OOC Notes ===== | ===== OOC Notes ===== | ||
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