I'm really looking forward to this. I've been a fan of the books for a long time, and if anyone can do them justice, Stanton can.

it worries me that he said, ""I'm going to do what I remember more than what they exactly do" in the books."

This sounds to me like another screw up book to movie, probably as bad or worse than Starship Troopers was. When is hollywood going to stop changing the novels we love and make films that directly reflect what is in the books? We don;t want a new story, we want the author's vision on the big screen!!!!! SHEESH!
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I agree with Anchronite. The statement "I'm going to do what I remember..." really worries me. I did like "Starship Troopers", but I didn't read the book. I read, and loved, the Barsoom books, and I'm uncomfortable with someone else's "memory" of those stories.

Disney, wake up! 3D is still dead. Theaters are not going to shell out a ton of money to buy new projectors, just as they still haven't switched wholly to digital projectors.
Make it a regular 35mm and let Stanton's vision come through undistorted.

The books are great, but too episodic and theme wise (rescue the hot chick) somewhat repetitive. Doing what he remembers is clearly a euphemism for making a movie from the basics, as opposed to barfing up every bit of the book (which rarely works).

Frazetta's design feels old and stale?
Possibly the most ignorant and tasteless thing I could imagine someone saying...

I'm glad Pixar is taking a chance and trying a lice action mix with CG. Walle was clearly the test to see how it would look. I just hope Disney dose not breath down there necks too much. Especially about this whole new 3D craze that will defiantly be old and tired by 2012. the tag line, "Here comes yet another 3d film from Disney"

I'm very glad to hear that they're moving away from Frazetta's style. I'm of the opinion that Frazetta's work is dated and stale, and I think that it's time for a reimagining of Burroughs' work. I hope that they do something amazing with the Tharks especially, instead of just sticking four ugly arms on a green ogre and calling it a day. In my opinion, the Tharks are far more intelligent and refined than Frazetta could ever possibly hope to portray them as... his renditions all make them look like mindless monsters.

Mr. Frazetta is a legend and should be treated with respect. Saying his style is "old and stale" is an insult. Yes, fantasy art has come a long way since his time. And we should be thanking him for his legacy and the inspiration he's given to countless young artists over the years.

I'm not knocking anyone for having an opinion on his work. Personally, I'm excited to see a new vision of "Mars." But there's no reason to insult the man.

Mr. Frazetta is a legend and should be treated with respect. Saying his style is "old and stale" is an insult. Yes, fantasy art has come a long way since his time. And we should be thanking him for his legacy and the inspiration he's given to countless young artists over the years.

I'm not knocking anyone for having an opinion on his work. Personally, I'm excited to see a new vision of "Mars." But there's no reason to insult the man.

I agree with Stillwater. Frazetta's work is "timeless" not stale and he is one of the most influential fantasy artists of the 20th century. I also would like to see a "true to form" version of the Barsoom epic

Hollywood has had an ABYSSMAL record of re-imagining literary classics. Peter Jackson began with a complete undiluted respect for the vision of J.R.R. Tolkien. THAT is what made those films possible. Andrew Stanton MUST begin with a knowledge of, a respect for, and a devotion to Burrough's John Carter novels. A Burroughs' Barsoom film need not look like Frazetta, but it should catch the sense of a Swashbuckler on Mars, not National Geographic on Mars.

They should go live action and get Jackman to play the lead because he looks like Frazetta. They should go with a Frazetta look for the film. I'm insulted by anti Frazetta coments. His work does and will always withstand the test of time.

Literary classic? More like pulp novel. Sheesh.

Frazetta and Vallejo are responsible for lots of extra loads of laundry in the homes of teenage boys, but little else

It was Frank Frazetta's artwork that got me to read Edgar Rice Burroughs, Robert E. Howard, and the other pulp fiction writers of the early 20th century. It wouldn't work on film but it's hardly "stale". As far the film itself goes, I am glad that Hollywood is noticing that Burroughs wrote something other than Tarzan, however, I am not sure how well a story about a Civil War veteran running around Mars with a sword and a laser gun will work on film. I mean Star Wars worked because it was in the style of pulp science fiction without being pulp science fiction, it had contemporary sensibilities. Burroughs might be too dated for our jaded age.

We are only as jaded as the media would have us believe we are. Many great scientists, like Carl Sagan, and great writers, like Ray Bradbury, were inspired from their youth by pulp writers like Burroughs. He speaks to the twelve year old in us. And that seems to be the mental age of most Hollywood producers.

Is Robin Hood too cornball for today? Is any action story, no matter how thin on "relevancy", ever considered passe? Never. If filled with sufficient style and excitement -- regardless of the settings, trappings or message -- any action story will please.

It could be great, or it could be more of an atrosity that Speed Racer was. It all will depend on how closely they stick to the book story. Those books only make sense the way they were written. Any changes will totally destroy the film's credibility.

I think all these comments are very important, and I hope that they somehow reach Andrew Stanton. Having worked in Hollywood, I know how condescending the atmosphere is. They think they know what we think better than we know ourselves. But you just don't make a film of a classic by re-inventing it. That approach fails again and again, but they think it is the only way to attract both fan purists and general public.

What Anachronite and dmar said.

Wouldn't it be great if someone in Hollywood had the guts(and the money) to create a studio just for making movies from classic and the best of modern science fiction novels and stories. And be true to them. I realize the written word is seldom easy to transfer to the visual arts exactly in every way, but it can be done if the powers that be are willing.

Come on. Somebody out there take a chance.

Another Frazetta proponent here. Any effort to visualize Barsoom will naturally take on the director's/artist's tastes/sensibilities/aesthetics. I would welcome a new look, if it were true to the spirit of the books. But there is little to be gained by dismissing the successes of the fantastic Frazetta. His sakill is unquestionable, his style timeless, and Frazetta will be revered and referenced long after a pretender is forgotten.

BRING IT ON OH RIGHTTT !!!! I am really looking forward to seeing this movie ! I hope
that i will not be disapointed again and they cancel it again like they been doing with the green hornet!

I find it interesting how Disney had no problem "borrowing" Frazetta's style in the backgrounds and landscapes of their animated "Tarzan" film. I guess Frazetta's freshness date was fairly recent.

This film project has been bounced around so many times in recent years, I'll be surprised to see it get made at all.

If it's true to the book then it will be rated 'R' or at least PG13. This is because of the near nudity and the blood shed. That said - it's admirable that they would remain true to the books. Scantily clad bejeweled ladies is hot, and muscle bound men is eye candy for the ladies. The imagery on the indigenous animals would be awesome too. Let's just how they don't make this for kids - and loose the sex appeal and majesty of the conflict! I say film an 'R', release a PG13, and then release the 'R' on DVD to make a $$ killing later. Cheers!