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 ====== Professor Yuko and the Book of Agibas ====== ====== Professor Yuko and the Book of Agibas ======
  
-The Book of Agibas is the second instalment of the Professor Yuko franchise, and was released in late [[calendar:ye_39]]. It was produced by Firefly Films, a subsidiary of [[corp:yukosfilm]], and Vibrant Cloud Filmworks, an independent production house from [[system:anisa]]. The film's previuous stars, Shiba Koki and Araya Mioko, return to portray their characters, as well as director Hiruken Kayo and other crewmembers. It is a sequel to [[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb|The Secret of the Tomb]], the first film of the franchise.+The Book of Agibas is the second instalment of the Professor Yuko franchise, and was released in late [[timeline:ye_39]]. It was produced by Firefly Films, a subsidiary of [[corp:yukosfilm]], and Vibrant Cloud Filmworks, an independent production house from [[system:anisa]]. The film's previuous stars, Shiba Koki and Araya Mioko, return to portray their characters, as well as director Hiruken Kayo and other crewmembers. It is a sequel to [[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb|The Secret of the Tomb]], the first film of the franchise.
  
 ^  General Information  ^^ ^  General Information  ^^
 |  Genre  |  Action-Adventure  |  |  Genre  |  Action-Adventure  | 
-|  Release  |   15 December [[calendar:ye_39]]  |+|  Release  |   15 December [[timeline:ye_39]]  |
 |  Content rating  |  PG-13, Violence and Scary Content  | |  Content rating  |  PG-13, Violence and Scary Content  |
 |  Directed by  |  Hiruken Kayo  | |  Directed by  |  Hiruken Kayo  |
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 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:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]]. With that, he began work on another set of stories for his personal series "Adventures of Doctor Jackal". Also, several ideas of his original stories, such as the penultimate air-plane chase, were implemented in the film's script to keep the original content alive. Karathi Migotha and Ronald Frankton, writers of the previous film, worked closely with Marcus, and also renowned film-writer Luke Mirage made contributions to the final screenplay.  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:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]]. With that, he began work on another set of stories for his personal series "Adventures of Doctor Jackal". Also, several ideas of his original stories, such as the penultimate air-plane chase, were implemented in the film's script to keep the original content alive. Karathi Migotha and Ronald Frankton, writers of the previous film, worked closely with Marcus, and also renowned film-writer Luke Mirage made contributions to the final screenplay. 
  
-Several characters were derived directly from Marcus' source work, but some characters, such as the character of Fallerton, were created solely for the movie. This differed slightly from the previous movie, where nearly all characters were those created by Marcus'. To accommodate this, several new actors were hired, but Yuko and Rieko, along with some other supporting staff, would return to star in the film. In [[calendar:ye_39]], it was revealed that multi-[[faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]] winner Ronald Makron would also feature in a supporting role, and two months later it was revealed he would play Yuko's father Mio. He was eventually elevated to a starring role in the credits.+Several characters were derived directly from Marcus' source work, but some characters, such as the character of Fallerton, were created solely for the movie. This differed slightly from the previous movie, where nearly all characters were those created by Marcus'. To accommodate this, several new actors were hired, but Yuko and Rieko, along with some other supporting staff, would return to star in the film. In [[timeline:ye_39]], it was revealed that multi-[[faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]] winner Ronald Makron would also feature in a supporting role, and two months later it was revealed he would play Yuko's father Mio. He was eventually elevated to a starring role in the credits.
  
 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:anisa]], who had provided construction crew for the previous instalment, placed a stake on the film's production to compete with Firefly. Nevertheless, Firefly remained in possession of the official film rights, and producer Inaba Kin replaced Mate's place in Firefly. Firefly remained the main provider of most of the Film's production and crew, but Vibrant Cloud Filmworks had a large part for providing the location on [[system:anisa]] and co-producing the film. 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:anisa]], who had provided construction crew for the previous instalment, placed a stake on the film's production to compete with Firefly. Nevertheless, Firefly remained in possession of the official film rights, and producer Inaba Kin replaced Mate's place in Firefly. Firefly remained the main provider of most of the Film's production and crew, but Vibrant Cloud Filmworks had a large part for providing the location on [[system:anisa]] and co-producing the film.
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 ==== Principal Photography ==== ==== Principal Photography ====
-[[wp>Principal photography]] began nearly instant after the completion of post-production for [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]], in late May of [[calendar:ye_37]]. The first shots were filmed in [[location:kyoto]], for the University scenes, as well as Yuko's parental house, which was filmed in the northern outskirts. Some filming was done inside the [[location:hoshiutsu_studios#moonfield_complex|Hoshiutsu Studios]], which was different from the previous film, where most filming was done on location. Most of the scenes in the studio revolved around the air-plane chase, which was the centrepiece of the filming there. Afterwards, the cast & crew were moved to [[system:albini]], to shoot the scenes involving the plane and the island. The hermit's hut was an old abandoned abode from ancient priests that since left the island, and the cave was a natural occurrence. Special underwater camera's were developed to film in [[system:albini]]'s oceans.+[[wp>Principal photography]] began nearly instant after the completion of post-production for [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]], in late May of [[timeline:ye_37]]. The first shots were filmed in [[location:kyoto]], for the University scenes, as well as Yuko's parental house, which was filmed in the northern outskirts. Some filming was done inside the [[location:hoshiutsu_studios#moonfield_complex|Hoshiutsu Studios]], which was different from the previous film, where most filming was done on location. Most of the scenes in the studio revolved around the air-plane chase, which was the centrepiece of the filming there. Afterwards, the cast & crew were moved to [[system:albini]], to shoot the scenes involving the plane and the island. The hermit's hut was an old abandoned abode from ancient priests that since left the island, and the cave was a natural occurrence. Special underwater camera's were developed to film in [[system:albini]]'s oceans.
  
 Several other scenes, including the opening, were filmed on [[system:anisa]], on Vibrant Cloudworks' grounds. The opening scene included the use of a large [[wp>steam train]], as well as a large abandoned part of rail track. The scenes in Alabaster were filmed in one of Anisa's mayor cities. The kingdom of Agibas was a large soundproof set that was constructed on the site of [[location:hoshiutsu_studios#crossroads_complex|Hoshiutsu Studios]] back in [[location:kyoto]], in [[corp:yukosfilm]]'s studios.  Several other scenes, including the opening, were filmed on [[system:anisa]], on Vibrant Cloudworks' grounds. The opening scene included the use of a large [[wp>steam train]], as well as a large abandoned part of rail track. The scenes in Alabaster were filmed in one of Anisa's mayor cities. The kingdom of Agibas was a large soundproof set that was constructed on the site of [[location:hoshiutsu_studios#crossroads_complex|Hoshiutsu Studios]] back in [[location:kyoto]], in [[corp:yukosfilm]]'s studios. 
  
-Principal photography was concluded in September of [[calendar:ye_38]] on [[system:anisa]], almost two months behind schedule, due to a reported accident that destroyed two of Haubt's cameras. Photography was done out of chronology, a departure of the previous instalment, but this was due to the amount of locations where it was shot. Also, an extra week of shooting for the second unit had to be done on [[system:anisa]], due to the poor weather earlier in the shooting.+Principal photography was concluded in September of [[timeline:ye_38]] on [[system:anisa]], almost two months behind schedule, due to a reported accident that destroyed two of Haubt's cameras. Photography was done out of chronology, a departure of the previous instalment, but this was due to the amount of locations where it was shot. Also, an extra week of shooting for the second unit had to be done on [[system:anisa]], due to the poor weather earlier in the shooting.
  
 Some of the shots were filmed using the 70mm Super HydroScope, one of [[corp:yukosfilm]]'s own creations and a widely used camera system. This was a difference from [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]], which only used 35mm HydroScope cameras. This was done to achieve a higher resolution, and also allow for wider shots to be used, but most footage was shot with 35mm HydroScope cameras. It was reported by [[corp:yukosfilm|Yukosfilm]], that a total of thirteen different [[wp>dolly]] rigs were used, the most up to that point. Also, the film saw limited use of [[wp>Motion capture]] inside Yukosfilm's [[location:hoshiutsu_studios|studios]], which was used to create King Agibas and his guards. Some of the shots were filmed using the 70mm Super HydroScope, one of [[corp:yukosfilm]]'s own creations and a widely used camera system. This was a difference from [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]], which only used 35mm HydroScope cameras. This was done to achieve a higher resolution, and also allow for wider shots to be used, but most footage was shot with 35mm HydroScope cameras. It was reported by [[corp:yukosfilm|Yukosfilm]], that a total of thirteen different [[wp>dolly]] rigs were used, the most up to that point. Also, the film saw limited use of [[wp>Motion capture]] inside Yukosfilm's [[location:hoshiutsu_studios|studios]], which was used to create King Agibas and his guards.
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 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>saturation]] and [[wp>tints and shades|Colour Toning]]. The death scene of Wallis was created using several models and stop-motion, but eventually was enhanced digitally to create a more real experience. Also, [[wp>CGI]] was used in a limited way to enhance the physical performance of the actors, in particular during action scenes. All these upgrades pushed the budget passed at least twice that of the last film, especially with the motion capture, that included Agibas and his guards. 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>saturation]] and [[wp>tints and shades|Colour Toning]]. The death scene of Wallis was created using several models and stop-motion, but eventually was enhanced digitally to create a more real experience. Also, [[wp>CGI]] was used in a limited way to enhance the physical performance of the actors, in particular during action scenes. All these upgrades pushed the budget passed at least twice that of the last film, especially with the motion capture, that included Agibas and his guards.
  
-The official release was set on 24 November of [[calendar:ye_39]], but was pushed back to 15 December, to allow the screening to focus upon the [[faction:yamatai:year-end_traditions]] popularity, mimicking the release of the first film. Official sources from [[corp:yukosfilm]], however, claimed that post-production was delayed by almost a month, which led to the pushback. The film received a PG-13 rating, with 'Violent' and 'Scary Content' warnings, the same as its [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb|prequel]]. +The official release was set on 24 November of [[timeline:ye_39]], but was pushed back to 15 December, to allow the screening to focus upon the [[faction:yamatai:year-end_traditions]] popularity, mimicking the release of the first film. Official sources from [[corp:yukosfilm]], however, claimed that post-production was delayed by almost a month, which led to the pushback. The film received a PG-13 rating, with 'Violent' and 'Scary Content' warnings, the same as its [[wip:media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb|prequel]]. 
  
-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:ye_38]], to prevent the titles of the two films from appearing to similar. This prompted a return of almost all original matte paintings by Riyake Mojo, who was ordered to redesign the film poster. +The original title of both the script and initial marketing campaign, the Scrolls of Agibas, was rebranded as the Book of Agibas in June [[timeline:ye_38]], to prevent the titles of the two films from appearing to similar. This prompted a return of almost all original matte paintings by Riyake Mojo, who was ordered to redesign the film poster. 
  
 ===== Critical Reception ===== ===== Critical Reception =====
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 ==== Pre-release reception ==== ==== Pre-release reception ====
-Since the official reveal from [[corp:yukosfilm]] in early  [[calendar:ye_39]], multiple fans of the series have shown their appreciation for the film. During the yearly "[[corp:yukosfilm|Yukos]]Con", it was voted by nearly 1,000 attendees as the "most anticipated film" for Yukosfilm's line-up. Most notably, the film's interview panel saw a record attendance of nearly 15,000 people. The film's trailer viewed at the conference also quickly reached the "most viewed" status on the [[faction:yamatai:yinn]], reaching little under 150 million views in one day.+Since the official reveal from [[corp:yukosfilm]] in early  [[timeline:ye_39]], multiple fans of the series have shown their appreciation for the film. During the yearly "[[corp:yukosfilm|Yukos]]Con", it was voted by nearly 1,000 attendees as the "most anticipated film" for Yukosfilm's line-up. Most notably, the film's interview panel saw a record attendance of nearly 15,000 people. The film's trailer viewed at the conference also quickly reached the "most viewed" status on the [[faction:yamatai:yinn]], reaching little under 150 million views in one day.
  
 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 "Returning members", with Johannes Wilhelmus being voted the best returning member. During a preview voting on //Film Entertainment Online//, a number of 135 voters voted an unanimous 'top', with most critics valuing both the original cast and the newcomers, and also the decision to retain original crew, and the hiring of two 'Golden Lotus Winners'. Kayo also received praise from renownded  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 "Returning members", with Johannes Wilhelmus being voted the best returning member. During a preview voting on //Film Entertainment Online//, a number of 135 voters voted an unanimous 'top', with most critics valuing both the original cast and the newcomers, and also the decision to retain original crew, and the hiring of two 'Golden Lotus Winners'. Kayo also received praise from renownded 
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 ==== Box Office ==== ==== Box Office ====
-The film premiered on 15 December of [[calendar:ye_38]], which led to a opening grossing of 4 million [[faction:yamatai:ks]], and became the fastest earning movie of [[calendar:ye_38]]. It regained its budget of ~35 million within ten days. With that, it became the 3th fastest earning adventure movie galaxy-wide, and the 1st fastest earning movie in Yamatai alone. It became the 5th highest grossing movie for [[corp:yukosfilm]] after grossing little over 350 million in its theatrical run. This was an impressive increase in grossing over the last installment, making little over 100 million more profit. +The film premiered on 15 December of [[timeline:ye_38]], which led to a opening grossing of 4 million [[faction:yamatai:ks]], and became the fastest earning movie of [[timeline:ye_38]]. It regained its budget of ~35 million within ten days. With that, it became the 3th fastest earning adventure movie galaxy-wide, and the 1st fastest earning movie in Yamatai alone. It became the 5th highest grossing movie for [[corp:yukosfilm]] after grossing little over 350 million in its theatrical run. This was an impressive increase in grossing over the last installment, making little over 100 million more profit. 
  
-The home entertainment release was set for 20 March [[calendar:ye_39]], but was pushed back to 25 March due to various problems with [[corp:yukosfilm]]'s home entertainment branch, in particular the creating of the cover. An extended edition was also announced just after the release, with an additional runtime of ~20 minutes, but was cancelled due to time restraints. A deluxe edition, featuring the deleted footage, was announced instead.+The home entertainment release was set for 20 March [[timeline:ye_39]], but was pushed back to 25 March due to various problems with [[corp:yukosfilm]]'s home entertainment branch, in particular the creating of the cover. An extended edition was also announced just after the release, with an additional runtime of ~20 minutes, but was cancelled due to time restraints. A deluxe edition, featuring the deleted footage, was announced instead.
  
 ==== Critical Reception ==== ==== Critical Reception ====
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 ==== Accolades ==== ==== Accolades ====
-The movie was nominated for 6 [[faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]] in [[calendar:ye_39]], and received 5 of them, for //Best Sound Design//, //Best Sound Mixing//, //Best Original Score//, //Best Visual Effects//, and //Best Production Design//. Its other nomination was for //Best Costume Design//. This was one more award than the previous instalment, but the categories were very similar to then.+The movie was nominated for 6 [[faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]] in [[timeline:ye_39]], and received 5 of them, for //Best Sound Design//, //Best Sound Mixing//, //Best Original Score//, //Best Visual Effects//, and //Best Production Design//. Its other nomination was for //Best Costume Design//. This was one more award than the previous instalment, but the categories were very similar to then.
  
-Along 5 [[faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]], the movie was named #1 Adventure movie by //Kyoto Times//, thwarting //The Train Robber//, that had held that position since [[calendar:ye_19]], and #3 Best Adventure film of all time by the [[faction:yamatai:film_institute]]. The train opening was voted #1 Most fun opening sequence by //Kyoto Times// as well.+Along 5 [[faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]], the movie was named #1 Adventure movie by //Kyoto Times//, thwarting //The Train Robber//, that had held that position since [[timeline:ye_19]], and #3 Best Adventure film of all time by the [[faction:yamatai:film_institute]]. The train opening was voted #1 Most fun opening sequence by //Kyoto Times// as well.
  
 ===== OOC Notes ===== ===== OOC Notes =====
 [[user:yoerik]] created this article on 2017/05/20 06:12. The plot was revealed on 17/12/17. This article is inspired by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, so all credits go to Spielberg and Lucasfilm. [[user:yoerik]] created this article on 2017/05/20 06:12. The plot was revealed on 17/12/17. This article is inspired by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, so all credits go to Spielberg and Lucasfilm.

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