World War Z - Battle of Yonkers: Bad fucking ass concept art

[mojovonio]

The the chapter in Max Brook's World War Z that really hit me in the stomach was the detailed account about the Battle of Yonkers.  The United States military went out in force, heavy machine guns, tanks, armored personal carriers, artillery, attack helicopters, the whole shebang.  What was suppose to be a successful stop of the undead hordes turned into an unmitigated disaster.

This is the section of the novel that cannot be 1) left outta the upcoming film adaptation -being directed by Marc (Quantum of Solace, Monster's Ball) Forester- and 2) cannot be F---ed up.  If its F---ed up, they destroy what would be the greatest battle sequence in the history of zombie films.

Well, the website 109 got ahold of a brilliant piece of concept art by Daniel LuVisi detailing his idea of Yonkers.  I'm sure you'll agree its magnificent.  The artwork was done in a bid to get working on the picture.  109 got a chance to speak with LuVisi, though he didn't say he is with the production, signs point to he is.

I'm totally jazzed about World War Z being turned into a film.  As long as they don't fall into the hyper-MTV-documentary Bourne franchise look and stick to a real documentary style for the interviews/flashbacks, I think it'll be great.  This might just be the overexcited fan looking at a kickarse piece of art, but plaster World War Z onto that puppy, you got yourself a theaterical banner.  No possible release date has been set for Z yet.

I can't fucking wait for this movie.

http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_14091.html

[G The Resurrected]

I need to seriously pick that book up again. Damn cat pissed on my copy. Fucking awesome art though.

[duckman2000]

What's Alfred E. Neuman doing in that picture?

[Tauntaun]

That first photo is uber sick.  1 more year.  :'(

[Mr. Gundam]

Can you post a link to the original article? I'd like to email that to some friends.

[Mr. Gundam]

Thanks. My wife will be excited to hear that it's progressing.

[muckhole]

I'm trying to keep my expectations low for the flick, but it's difficult. Hopefully they find a good balance between the interviews and the zombie action.
Also, mojo, not to derail, but you seen this?



http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Zombies-Classic-Ultraviolent/dp/1594743347/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233244990&sr=8-1

[Mr. Gundam]

I saw that other day over at The Slog. Could be cool, or a complete disaster.

[muckhole]

I saw that other day over at The Slog. Could be cool, or a complete disaster.

Hopefully the former, and it doesn't just rely too heavily on the gimmick. But yeah, I'm curious.

[FatalT]

I want a hi-res version of the first picture to use as my desktop wallpaper.

[Himu]

Man, I didn't know they were making a World War Z movie? Holy shit.

[Tauntaun]

Man, I didn't know they were making a World War Z movie? Holy shit.

There's always one in every thread.

Thanks for the link, Muck, I'll check it out.

  Black people can post too.  They're human beings as well! 

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Well, 1/3 anyways. *rimshot* 

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[Tauntaun]

HIMU IS BLACK???

I WAS SURE HE WAS ORIENTAL!

No that's just his inner loli. 

[Great Rumbler]

Complete and methodical breakdown of society. Epic battles. People reminiscing about better times. Zombies tearing stuff up.

Man, there's just so much potential here.

By the way, that artwork/scene kind of reminds me of the opening for RE3 where it has the battle between the RCPD and the zombie horde:

[Mr. Gundam]

I still think this should've been done as an HBO-style miniseries.

Hopefully it turns out well.

[drew]

zomg spoilers

[Herr Mafflard]

The only thing that would make this film better was if the zombies were Nazis who had risen from the dead.


The film blurb should read:
'You thought Hitler and his army was dead? You were wrong - dead wrong... Prepare for World War Z'

[Vizzys]

I want a hi-res version of the first picture to use as my desktop wallpaper.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1200/wwzyonkers1hi6.jpg

[Mr. Gundam]

Huh. There is a Quantum of Solace billboard in the top right corner. Doesn't this supposedly take place in the future?

edit: Nevermind. I just remembered that "Spielberg" in in the book.

[The Fake Shemp]

I still think this should've been done as an HBO-style miniseries.

Hopefully it turns out well.

I think it's Mandark that said that every fan wants an HBO-style miniseries of their favorite geek property, as if it's the cure-all in terms of adapting popular works.

[Eric P]

I can support this film (and the novel), but overall, people writing shit in the zombie genre need to stop unless they're bringing something new to the table. The genre's getting pretty saturated at this point.

i was pleasantly surprised with Brian Keene's The Rising.

[Great Rumbler]

I still think this should've been done as an HBO-style miniseries.

I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say that.

[Eric P]

I still think this should've been done as an HBO-style miniseries.

I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say that.

i think we should pitch your story to HBO.

[Great Rumbler]

I still think this should've been done as an HBO-style miniseries.

I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say that.

i think we should pitch your story to HBO.

Instant Billionaire: The Great Rumbler Story

[Himu]

will  you share the wealth when you get the money rumbler?

[FatalT]

I want a hi-res version of the first picture to use as my desktop wallpaper.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1200/wwzyonkers1hi6.jpg

Viz I love you.

[Great Rumbler]

will  you share the wealth when you get the money rumbler?

I'll donate a few dollars to Evilbore's 2G2D Filthy Poor Support Fund.

[Diunx]

I want a hi-res version of the first picture to use as my desktop wallpaper.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1200/wwzyonkers1hi6.jpg

 

[ferrarimanf355]

What's Alfred E. Neuman doing in that picture?

What, me (head explodes)