Van Helsing: The London Assignment

[jpdill]

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3061&n=1&burl=

It looks like Van Helsing will be PG-13, as it's got a cartoon prequel movie coming out before release.

I guess this prequel is about the Dracula novel - pretty cool.

[MagsXGill29]

yeah, I saw the cover for it somewhere. Post it in a minute.
http://www.uploadit.org/wombat99/1867_article.jpg

[Kitty]

that's..interesting...

the way they draw him (and how he's dressed in the movie) still looks a lot like Vampire Hunter D..

[Abes_victim]

Pretty cool - but I don't like animated films... :meanie:

[kingdaywalker]

Originally posted by Kitty
that's..interesting...

the way they draw him (and how he's dressed in the movie) still looks a lot like Vampire Hunter D..

I agree, but if you are going to copy something Vampire Hunter D is the way to go.

[MagsXGill29]

From Fangoria:
And in still more VAN HELSING news, Davis DVD reports that Universal Home Video will release the half-hour animated prequel VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT on disc May 11, four days after the feature hits theaters (which must be a record for this kind of tie-in). Directed by Sharon Bridgeman, the movie features big-screen star Hugh Jackman doing the voice of his cartoon alter ego, who bears more than a passing resemblance to the star of the Japanese anime VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST.

[FaceOff]

I will pick this up for sure.

[KayTang999]

Do you think this will be about Mr. Hyde? Because didn't he fight with Mr. Hyde before he got an order to get Dracula?

[Alien]

Originally posted by MagsXGill29
From Fangoria:
And in still more VAN HELSING news, Davis DVD reports that Universal Home Video will release the half-hour animated prequel VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT on disc May 11, four days after the feature hits theaters (which must be a record for this kind of tie-in). Directed by Sharon Bridgeman, the movie features big-screen star Hugh Jackman doing the voice of his cartoon alter ego, who bears more than a passing resemblance to the star of the Japanese anime VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST.Half-hour animated prequel. Well you lost me a Half-hour. Tell me again why I should buy a DVD for 1 Half-hour show?

[MagsXGill29]

That's just an early report. They may be wrong. I doubt they have recorded the voices yet, as Hugh is busy with BFO.

[jpdill]

Well the DVD is only around $12 so it's cheap.

[Alien]

Originally posted by jpdill
Well the DVD is only around $12 so it's cheap. Yeah and they'll be evil as normall and make it £30 when it come over here.

[Harker]

Originally posted by Alien
Half-hour animated prequel. Well you lost me a Half-hour. Tell me again why I should buy a DVD for 1 Half-hour show?

A lttle more on the package:
Loaded with bonus features, including cast and crew interviews and an in-depth look at Van Helsing's groundbreaking special effects

[Alien]

Originally posted by Harker
A lttle more on the package: Loaded with bonus features, including cast and crew interviews and an in-depth look at Van Helsing's groundbreaking special effectsI'm sure there will be an "in-depth look at Van Helsing's groundbreaking special effects" on the Van Helsing DVD. If the movie is as good as I hope it'll be I'll get that.

[tHe_JeKzTaR]

I gotta feeling Val Helsing just might be all over the place in terms of plots since Stephen Summers is using some many classic monsters etc.

Personally i will buy the animated DVD not just for the animated feature but cause of the bonus material i heard that the bonus stuff will cover lots of information from the live action movie.

So that will be a big hoot! for me.

So far confirmed there will be a Van Helsing live action movie.
A animated prequel and also a animated tvseries.

And i know there is a sequel cause all the actors signed for it i mean Hugh Jackman and Kate.

[Sparkle~Girl]

oh,sequel i knew it;):p
I bet there gonna cast a girl to play their daughter,i'm gonna audition ;):D
Probably Anna will die in the sequel and be resurected.

[UnicornBlood3]

Sounds cool..I might take a look at it..

[MagsXGill29]

VAN HELSING - THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT presents an animated prequel to the feature film VAN HELSING, starring Hugh Jackman. In this animated short, the Knights of the Holy Order send Van Helsing into London to search for the demonic Mr. Hyde, who has tormented the city with a violent crime spree.

I guess that is the official plot, it says it many places.

[Knerys]

Originally posted by Kitty
that's..interesting...

the way they draw him (and how he's dressed in the movie) still looks a lot like Vampire Hunter D.. Yeah he does doesn't he heh.

Look interesting though. Is it out now?

[Kitty]

says that it won't be released until may or something like that. sucks..ah well..

[Ladylogan]

I hope, they 'll release it in Germany too.

[MagsXGill29]

I was just looking at this site, and it has Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, and Robbie Coltrane ??? I wonder who's voice he's doing.
The coverart is clearer and it actually looks like Hugh :D
http://www.dvdtown.com/media/coverart/big/11795.jpg
http://www.dvdtown.com/discdetails/Van_Helsing_The_London_Assignm/11795/

[Sparkle~Girl]

Robbie Coltrane?
Cool.:D

[HughJackmanFan]

Originally posted by Sparkle~Girl
Robbie Coltrane?
Cool.:D

which did Robbie's voice of character???

I know, it's Harry Potter character of Hagrid :D

I wish, I can to order them and everything!

[rayzor09]

i know it's bump but i didn't wanna make a new thread... so...

Looks great!

[MagsXGill29]

I hope they come out with a trailer or something, or atleast some pictures. I don't really know what to expect :confused:

[rayzor09]

How long is it?

[MagsXGill29]

30 minutes. Alan Silvestri did the music for it too.

[rayzor09]

wow... that last bit did not mean a thing to me...

[MagsXGill29]

After searching all over for pictures, with no luck, this is all that I could find. I wish I could actually see some close up pics to see what the characters look like animated.
http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v69/Magneto29/van_helsing_london_assignment_menu1.jpg
http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v69/Magneto29/van_helsing_london_assignment_menu2.jpg

[coal-ash]

they a a couple of small pic on the main site

[MagsXGill29]

But they're really really small and you can't tell what the characters look like. :(

[Stands Alone]

Oh my God! This is really awesome - hopefully its along the graphics of 'Hellsing'. I love that anime, this is seriously going on my list. :)

[WuTical]

i might buy this tomorrow

not sure though since its only 30 mins long

[HughJackmanFan]

Oh my god, cool DVD!!! I want to buy quick! :D
I see the image 'Van Helsing: Behind the Scream' and what is that? Scream? Who? :lol:

[MagsXGill29]

The nose doesn' t looks like Hugh's, but it still looks like it should look cool :) ( thanks to angelcakes)
http://uploadit.org/angelcakes/vh-cartoon7.JPG

[rayzor09]

don't like anime... but I'll get it still

[werebadger]

Just watched it, and it really helps the beginning of the movie tremendously, and the extras are all worth it!!

[MagsXGill29]

Got the DVD today, I'll go watch it later.

[VanHelsing]

Originally posted by KayTang999
Do you think this will be about Mr. Hyde? Because didn't he fight with Mr. Hyde before he got an order to get Dracula?
Yes

[Jimmy 345]

The London Assignment is a good little cartoon. While it is only a half hour long it has more action then most full length movies. Some elements don't make sense but like the movie it is dumb and fun. The DVD lacks anamorphic encoding. A very stupid move in my opinion other then that it looks a sounds good. The extras are mostly for the live action movie. It sould have focused more on The London Assignment.