I'm totally aware "Who Framed" was based on "Who Censored." I never read it, but I read that Roger spoke in word balloons that popped into view over his head, not speech. Again, having never read it, were actual cartoon characters (Mickey, Bugs etc) part of the story, or obvious substitutes?
You're right Lucas was apparently not involved in the film: I didn't see his or even ILM's name in the IMDB credits (not sure where I got that idea), but Steven was listed as one of the exec producers, which means he was behind the film in spirit (and $) if not actually hands on. (Although I'm sure he offered advice when he could or was asked.)
But to quote Philip J. Fry, "my point remains valid:" bringing 'toon characters into the "real world" and mixing together several studios' worth (not just Bugs/Mickey & Donald/Daffy) is still fanfic, whether it's a story posted on Fur Affinity for free or an expensive movie playing in the multiplex.
The thing is, I went in there wanting/expecting to love the film, but instead found it joyless and mannered ("pretentious/self-conscious/stilted" - thesaurus.com) - I actually left the theater feeling depressed. Plus Roger himself was incredibly whiny and irritating - no surprise he never caught on as a character in his own right.
But that's just my personal opinion; as they say on TV Tropes, "YMMV."
I'm totally aware "Who Framed" was based on "Who Censored." I never read it, but I read that Roger spoke in word balloons that popped into view over his head, not speech. Again, having never read it, were actual cartoon characters (Mickey, Bugs etc) part of the story, or obvious substitutes?
You're right Lucas was apparently not involved in the film: I didn't see his or even ILM's name in the IMDB credits (not sure where I got that idea), but Steven was listed as one of the exec producers, which means he was behind the film in spirit (and $) if not actually hands on. (Although I'm sure he offered advice when he could or was asked.)
But to quote Philip J. Fry, "my point remains valid:" bringing 'toon characters into the "real world" and mixing together several studios' worth (not just Bugs/Mickey & Donald/Daffy) is still fanfic, whether it's a story posted on Fur Affinity for free or an expensive movie playing in the multiplex.
The thing is, I went in there wanting/expecting to love the film, but instead found it joyless and mannered ("pretentious/self-conscious/stilted" - thesaurus.com) - I actually left the theater feeling depressed. Plus Roger himself was incredibly whiny and irritating - no surprise he never caught on as a character in his own right.
But that's just my personal opinion; as they say on TV Tropes, "YMMV."
- Joe