New interview with Gary Wolf

Something new visitors of this blog might be interested in listening to. Roger Rabbit creator Gary K Wolf has been interviewed on the Mc Lars podcast.

New Gary Wolf interview

The League Of Ordinary Gentlemen have interviewed the wolf behind the rabbit. Be sure to check it out to hear more fun trivia about your favorite film.

New Gary Wolf interview

The good folks of N the Queue at Blogtalkradio have a interview with none other than Gary Wolf himself. He goes on to tell us about his childhood, the making of Who Censored Roger Rabbit and some interesting trivia about the film. He also shares some bits about "The Stooge"

“The Return of Roger Rabbit” on MousePlanet

If you’re a hardcore Roger Rabbit fan like us, maybe you’d like to read this excellent article from Jim Korkis at MousePlanet. He give us all the info we know about the 25th. Anniversary of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, the gossips about the proposed sequels (Robert Zemeckis and Gary Wolf’s ones) and the troubled life or a rabbit which only purpose in life is making people laugh.

But he also interviews Gary Wolf about the motivation to write a new novel involving the wacky rabbit and his friends, the proposal for “The Stooge” and how he sees Roger Rabbit in his own mind. It’s definitively worth a read, so you can’t miss this article if you love good old Roger or if you want to know a little more about the man behind the rabbit =)

Random Roger Rabbit news – Part Deux

Well, we can expect several new interviews with Charles Fleischer, Gary Wolf or any other person related to Roger Rabbit in the following days. Meanwhile, I’ll bring you the newest ones:

• Silas Lesnick from ComingSoon.net had a very interesting interview with Charles: half of it consists in the things we already know from previous interviews, but the other half is worth the read. Let’s say Charles Fleischer is “not just another rabbit” ;)
  
• BuzzFeed bring us a list of 20 interesting tidbits of trivia about “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”; many of them are well known to hardcore Roger Rabbit fans, but newest fans will find them amusing =)
  
• Flavorwire does a very extensive essay about the reasons “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” was a revolutionary film back in the eighties, and still remains as one of the greatest movies of all time. If you have enough time, I highly recommend you to give it a read.

Stay tooned for more news and interesting articles!! =3

Random Roger Rabbit news

Have you already got your Blu-ray copy of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit – 25th. Anniversary Edition” which was released yesterday? Not yet? Then you’d love to read the following links before going to your nearest store:

• William Bibbiani from Crave Online interviews Charles Fleischer; you can’t miss this interview since we can finally know how Roger Rabbit’s speech impediment is called, among other interesting tidbits about the movie production and his future interventions on the possible sequel(s).
  
• Then Cameron Meier from Orlando Weekly gets his own interview with Charles; it’s more or less like the previous interviews but it’s still worth a read.
  
• Mike Gencarelli from Media Mikes got his chance with Charles Fleischer too, discussing his own point of view about “The Stooge” (it’s all ‘puffery’, he says), the future of the “Roger Rabbit” sequel and his own theories about “Moleeds” and gamma-ray bursts.
  
• Ain’t It Cool News (sorry again guys) goes deeper into the new “The Stooge” poster artwork, reposting an interview made to conceptual artist Douglas Sirois: creator of that awesome piece of art. They also have been in touch with Gary Wolf, and he assures them “The Stooge” project is actually happening.

And in the least interesting history of the bunch… YES. I’M BACK =3

Charles Fleischer interviewed again.

In celebration of the film's 25th anniversary, NBC interviewed our old pal Charles Fleischer. So hurry over and check it out folks. 

Thanks again to Bunnyfriend for the heads up

Fleischer not sure about The Stooge

Charles Fleischer was interviewed by Slashfilm.com regarding "The Stooge", where he goes on to say it could be just a rumor.

But don't throw yerselves in the Dip yet kiddies, from the looks of things it seem he's just speculating. Based on what I've read so far the project is in it's very early stages, so there probably hasn't been any need to contact any voiceactors yet. So hold in there until we get more news on this. Keep your fingers and ears crossed and hope Gary Wolf can get Roger back in action again.

Thanks again to Bunnyfriend for the heads up.

New Charles Fleischer interview

Don't worry about Bunnyfriend leaving. He's still contributing to the blog. He just sent me this new interview with Charles Fleischer.
 
Thanks, old buddy!

Toontown Antics EXCLUSIVE! – A funny interview with Roger Rabbit

How’re you, fellas? If you’re still here, that means you’re hardcore fans of Roger Rabbit, his movie or his friends/foes. Maybe the last couple of years have been all slow with news related with the zany bunny or the much-rumored sequel/prequel/whatever they’re giving us, but today that’s gonna change for good!

We’ve got a very special exclusive for all of you! Don’t ask us how (since we still don’t know how it happened), but we’ve managed to get a very funny interview with the honey bunny, the long-eared buffoon, the A-list toon comedian, the… Well, you know who’re we talking about: the one and only Roger Rabbit! =D

Roger gave us the chance to ask him 10 questions about his personal life, upcoming projects and any other things we were curious about; since his time was a little limited (you know, being a rabbit celebrity ain’t easy) we couldn’t ask enough questions; besides at some point he started tickling us heavily and we had to surrender to him XD

Well, what are we waiting for? Here’s the…

SUPER DUPER FUNNY JEEPER-LICIOUS ROGER RABBIT INTERVIEW WITH TOONTOWN ANTICS! ™
(now with more gags and laughter, batteries not included)

Interviewer: Juan Carlos Estrada (Bunnyfriend)

 

Greetings, Roger!
Know I've been delaying this interview a lot, but I wasn't sure about the kind of questions I should ask you... Then, I realized I can ask you anything, since you're Roger Rabbit!
Well, let's get things started, shall we? I'll leave you all these questions, and I'll await for your replies. Take your time, no hurries here. Okay, here we go!

1) You are a well-known, very respected character in the animation industry... Did you ever imagine you would achieve this kind of success and the fame and stardom they bring with it?

Roger: Jeepers, I nevah thought I would get dis much suppoaht. I just thought da movie was gonna be a minor success, and ta my shock, it made ovah a billion dollahs worldwide! Den I was put in da pahk wit' my costars Mickey and my hero Donald Duck! It was an honor ta get my own section a da pahk and da ride Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin. I thought people stopped caring aftah all dis time, but den I found you'ah blog!

2) Was there any moment in which you thought: "Jeepers, I'm actually not made for this... Maybe Id' be happier selling boxed cereal or Easter supplies"?

Roger: Nevah. I always wanted ta woik in Cahtoons! No mattah what, I wanted ta woik alongside my fathah, Bugs Bunny!

3) We know you and Jessica are one of the weirdest couples in entertainment industry, but somehow it works... She says "because he (you) makes me laugh", but there must be any other secret to keep your loving relationship so tightly tied. Would you mind to keep that secret with us, or is actually some kind of "top-secret"?
Roger: If ya knew how many times I have been asked dis question....... but I'll answah it da way I always do. Jessica and I ahe da most interesting Toon couple because a one fact. I was weak, and a rabbit, and a just general crazy Toon, and Jessica was strong willed and just generally beautiful. One thing ya didn't know is dat I got her ta be da way ya know her now. Ovah da time until I asked her ta marry me, she ended up becomin' less like da secretary she was befoah we met, and moah like she is now. Den, when we got married, she became da way she is as da fans know her.

4) Since your movie and theatrical shorts were released, we haven't see much of you or your friends lately. Are still there working in the industry? Would they be available if some given day the directors decide it's time to "toon in" again?
Roger: Oh, ta tell ya da truth, I have no idea how ta answer dis one. All I can say is dat if somebody wants me and my friends in Toontown ta do anothah thing togethah, then we will do da best we can ta make it da way we learned how ta do it in da 30's and 40's. Da way everybody loves us ta do it.

5) And that leads me to the following question: we know there are several failed attempts to bring you back from your semi-retirement. Do you think we could see you again in the silver screen in a near future?
Roger: I have been hearin' about a sequal fah yeahs. It nevah happened. But I have been hearin' somethin' about me comin' back ta da Disney pahks, but I doubt it.

6) Do toons age? If yes, why? If not, why?
Roger: We only age if people stop laughin'. Think about dis, Mickey is in his 80's yet he don't look a day oldah den he did in da 40's. Bugs is also in his 80's, yet he looks da same. I wish I could say da same about Slappy Squirrel.

7) I've heard you and Jessica are expecting a baby boy or girl... How would you name him/her? Do you think it will look entirely like you, like Jessica, or a mix between both of us? And how's Jessica taking this charming gift of love? (by the way Roger: GOOD JOB!)
Roger: Oh, we've decided fah a boy Roger JR., and for a girl Loretta Ortensia. Da girl's middle name is aftah my hero Oswald the Lucky Rabbit's wife.

8) What do you think about Bugs Bunny almost being your dad in one of the failed "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" prequels? Have you asked uncle Thumper if Bugs is actually related to you?
Roger: Yes. Bugs is my fathah, Thumpah is my uncle, but one thing dat wasn't mentioned is ALL Toon rabbits are related, by eithah marriage or blood. Buster and Babs recently got married, and Buster is my cousin.

9) How's your life right now? What are you doing for a living?
Roger: My life is goin' really well actually. I woik fah Disney. I am da assistant ta Mickey Mouse himself.

10) Finally, is there something you wanna say to your fans around the world?
Roger: Thanks fah supportin' me and my wife and all my friends fah yeahs! I love ya all!

*He gives Bunnyfriend a big cartoony kiss*

Well, there are all the questions. Hope I'm not bothering you too much, Rog. You know I love you dude, but I'm not the only one: several other people also love you and your crazy antics. Never change Roger!
Greetings from Mexico!!

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And there it is! Did you like it? Do you want to ask Roger some more questions? Then go ahead and ask him anything you want! You’ll get tons of laugh and fun there! =D

Roger on auction

I don't think we ever posted this video here, at least not according to the blog search function.
Here is a interview from British television with Richard Williams and Charles Fleischer regarding an auction where animation cells from the film were sold.

Roger Rabbit 2 – In 3D?

Robert Zemeckis was interviewed while attending the “Cine & Chianti” retrospective in Tuscany (Italy) and he talked again about the upcoming Roger Rabbit sequel. He said that probably Steven Spielberg will join him again for the making of this movie (Spielberg producing, Zemeckis directing), but also kinda revealed that the sequel might be presented in 3D!!

But don’t get alarmed fellas: he talks about the 3D feature that’s the current trend on movie theaters, not the CGI-animated graphics. The animation on the sequel will remain 2D and live action sequences will be filmed, just like in the original movie. Even he explains the differences between the 3D films that are being projected currently (the computer-made ones and true 3D films that require special equipment for its filming, against the 2D movies converted to 3D) and how Roger Rabbit 2 will take advantage of the newest technologies for providing a better experience to the audiences.

The whole interview was uploaded by Youtube user sentieriselvaggi and Zemeckis starts to talk about the RR sequel at the 1:47 mark:

I can’t imagine Roger popping just in front of my eyes… I’ll bet that would be a great experience if it’s done in the right way, and sure you will feel like if you were actually in Toontown =D

Zemeckis is pulling the rabbit out of the hat?

Oh my God, OH MY GOD!! And I thought I wouldn’t find any exciting news about Roger Rabbit tonight:

AWN - Zemeckis Thinking About Roger Rabbit 2

Yes folks, you read right: Robert Zemeckis (director of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” and “Back To The Future” trilogy) is giving a very serious thought at “Roger Rabbit 2”!! At first I thought it was one of the usual rumors that we’re very used to, but then I saw the following video on MTV Videos… Zemeckis in person is wondering about how current technical achievements could bring Roger Rabbit back from his retirement, in a brand new story not related to the previous prequel attempts:

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A funny part is when the interviewer begs Zemeckis: “please, do it now”. And I’m very agree with him: p-p-p-p-p-p-p-please Zemeckis, DO IT NOW!!