Comments on: Enough Already With The Wall-E / Short Circuit Comparisons http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/ TV and Movie News without the Sugar Coating Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:35:35 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: 07/10/09 « Garis da Net http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-4/#comment-140493 07/10/09 « Garis da Net Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:37:58 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-140493 [...] Imagem “wall-e-poster3″ retirada de: http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/ [...]

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]]> By: Johnny Five is Alive Again! - Screen Rant http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-4/#comment-96804 Johnny Five is Alive Again! - Screen Rant Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:58:26 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-96804 [...] have been exhaustive discussions about the striking similarities between Pixar’s Wall-E and Johnny Five but even so, Foster has no plans to change the look of the [...]

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]]> By: Vic Holtreman http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-4/#comment-66367 Vic Holtreman Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:18:42 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-66367 Alisha, On that fine note I think I'll close the comments on this post. :-) Regarding your Short Circuit 3 question, I haven't heard anything since last July when it was announced that the writers of the original film were working on a screenplay for another one. Vic Alisha,

On that fine note I think I’ll close the comments on this post. :-)

Regarding your Short Circuit 3 question, I haven’t heard anything since last July when it was announced that the writers of the original film were working on a screenplay for another one.

Vic

]]> By: Alisha http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-66358 Alisha Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:37:18 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-66358 Wall-e, Johnny five, does it matter? Both are sweet robots that do well at getting people's sympathy. I did not get to see Short Circuit until just a few years before the Wall-e previews began. I do not care that one was before I was born. I don't care that Wall-e is the J-5 clone. I love both robots and both movies. One question. Are they still making a Short Circuit remake? I would prefer a Short Circuit 3, but I will take what I can get. FYI, everyone who does not know well will be claiming that J-5 is a Wall-e rip off. Imagine the irony. Wall-e, Johnny five, does it matter? Both are sweet robots that do well at getting people’s sympathy. I did not get to see Short Circuit until just a few years before the Wall-e previews began. I do not care that one was before I was born. I don’t care that Wall-e is the J-5 clone. I love both robots and both movies. One question. Are they still making a Short Circuit remake? I would prefer a Short Circuit 3, but I will take what I can get. FYI, everyone who does not know well will be claiming that J-5 is a Wall-e rip off. Imagine the irony.

]]> By: Cyril (2 at safe-mail.net) http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-62761 Cyril (2 at safe-mail.net) Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:34:20 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-62761 When I ran across WALL·E's model at GUM (Moscow) last year, I was absolutely convinced by his (its) appearance that the movie is a continuation… next adventures of Short Circuit's Johnny/Number 5. Apropos. I think it might be not bad idea, might not it? (NOTE: The author of this comment is not English native speaker.) When I ran across WALL·E’s model at GUM (Moscow) last year, I was absolutely convinced by his (its) appearance that the movie is a continuation… next adventures of Short Circuit’s Johnny/Number 5. Apropos. I think it might be not bad idea, might not it? (NOTE: The author of this comment is not English native speaker.)

]]> By: KGR http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-58627 KGR Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:27:26 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-58627 Who cares if he's similar or not. He's cute and the movie was great. Who cares if he’s similar or not. He’s cute and the movie was great.

]]> By: JP http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-57504 JP Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:37:40 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-57504 I also believe the similarities are numerous, and realize not only does Wall-e resembles Johnny-5, but also does "Auto" resembles "Hal" from "2001:A Space Odyssey", also an Auto-pilot gone bonkers in a long term mission across the universe... Series of Rip-offs, or series of tributes? I also believe the similarities are numerous, and realize not only does Wall-e resembles Johnny-5, but also does “Auto” resembles “Hal” from “2001:A Space Odyssey”, also an Auto-pilot gone bonkers in a long term mission across the universe… Series of Rip-offs, or series of tributes?

]]> By: Bowen’s Blog » Blog Archive http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-54922 Bowen’s Blog » Blog Archive Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:01:46 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-54922 [...] Image from: http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/ [...]

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]]> By: Gia http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-53011 Gia Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:40:13 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-53011 It's funny how you mentioned Wall-E doesn’t look anything like the lamp, because the first thought I had when I saw Wall-E was that "This littl guy remind me of something." and this "Something" is the lamp. It’s funny how you mentioned Wall-E doesn’t look anything like the lamp, because the first thought I had when I saw Wall-E was that “This littl guy remind me of something.” and this “Something” is the lamp.

]]> By: AreYouSerious? http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-52866 AreYouSerious? Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:01:42 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-52866 I can't believe how much effort you all put into your little two cents on the topic. Ya Wall-E came from J-5, ya the writer is lying thru his teeth. Binoculars at baseball, pffft. We need hobbies. I can’t believe how much effort you all put into your little two cents on the topic. Ya Wall-E came from J-5, ya the writer is lying thru his teeth. Binoculars at baseball, pffft. We need hobbies.

]]> By: Keith Smith http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-51826 Keith Smith Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:52:23 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-51826 Oh yeah and in SC2 Johny 5's battery and circuitry gets damaged just like Wall-E's did and Johny broke into a store and used circuits boards etc to fix him just like EVE looking through the trash to find a replacement but she failed... I'm sure there's tons more being missed but that's all just off the top of my head... Oh yeah and in SC2 Johny 5’s battery and circuitry gets damaged just like Wall-E’s did and Johny broke into a store and used circuits boards etc to fix him just like EVE looking through the trash to find a replacement but she failed… I’m sure there’s tons more being missed but that’s all just off the top of my head…

]]> By: Keith Smith http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-51824 Keith Smith Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:47:42 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-51824 They're similiar so much to a point it becomes a fault. The head/eye, tracks/feet, laser (one has a canon the other between the eyes, still an over the should weapon), personality (SC1 more so then the 2nd), They both can from lifeless robots (Wall-E "dies" at the end and was brought back to life by EVE and had no personality then she "kissed" him and gave him a electric shock bring his personality back, Lightning anyone?), both had used parts from others like them to rebuild themselves (J5 replaced his broken arm, EVE replaced the arm as well as numerous other parts), etc. etc. etc. All this being said I first saw the movie and loved it and at the same time also realised it was playing off Johny 5. Do I care, no. Both were great movies, but as the point is credit should be given and that's that. I'm an artist myself and if someone got an idea from my work. I wouldn't mind as long as they gave credit to it. That's the point is the creator of Wall-E denies it. End of story. Get over it. He's not going to change. This is all over the net and if you deny the similarities, I'm not even going to give you the attention to say what you are. It's not worth it, because your mind won't be changed. Now to go get Short Circuit again..... They’re similiar so much to a point it becomes a fault. The head/eye, tracks/feet, laser (one has a canon the other between the eyes, still an over the should weapon), personality (SC1 more so then the 2nd), They both can from lifeless robots (Wall-E “dies” at the end and was brought back to life by EVE and had no personality then she “kissed” him and gave him a electric shock bring his personality back, Lightning anyone?), both had used parts from others like them to rebuild themselves (J5 replaced his broken arm, EVE replaced the arm as well as numerous other parts), etc. etc. etc.

All this being said I first saw the movie and loved it and at the same time also realised it was playing off Johny 5. Do I care, no. Both were great movies, but as the point is credit should be given and that’s that. I’m an artist myself and if someone got an idea from my work. I wouldn’t mind as long as they gave credit to it. That’s the point is the creator of Wall-E denies it. End of story. Get over it. He’s not going to change. This is all over the net and if you deny the similarities, I’m not even going to give you the attention to say what you are. It’s not worth it, because your mind won’t be changed. Now to go get Short Circuit again…..

]]> By: Vic Holtreman http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-50893 Vic Holtreman Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:32:06 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-50893 Sure, there are similarities, but what bugs me are accusations that Pixar "stole" the design from Short Circuit. I think that Syd Mead and Brad Bird (I think?) started with an idea for a mobile robot and came to similar design conclusions. Treads for mobility and the binocular eyes for expressiveness for a non-human character that was required to show emotion. Vic Sure, there are similarities, but what bugs me are accusations that Pixar “stole” the design from Short Circuit.

I think that Syd Mead and Brad Bird (I think?) started with an idea for a mobile robot and came to similar design conclusions. Treads for mobility and the binocular eyes for expressiveness for a non-human character that was required to show emotion.

Vic

]]> By: Humble Pie http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-50786 Humble Pie Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:45:20 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-50786 Sorry Vic, but Short Circuit a la Terminator? No chance in H-E-double hockey sticks. I loved Wall-e...but...I could not help but notice the similarities to Number 5. For me it was the triangular treads and the eyes, and then the fact that they were both capable of retracting their frame. I also enjoyed the Short Circuit films. So how can anyone who've seen SC not be compelled to find the striking similarities? Either way, both movies were great and brought their messages across to their audience. Now raise your hand *raises hand* if you believe that a robotics engineer can still enjoy a good fictional story about a robot with human qualities, while realizing it's still just a movie...anyone? Sorry Vic, but Short Circuit a la Terminator? No chance in H-E-double hockey sticks. I loved Wall-e…but…I could not help but notice the similarities to Number 5. For me it was the triangular treads and the eyes, and then the fact that they were both capable of retracting their frame. I also enjoyed the Short Circuit films. So how can anyone who’ve seen SC not be compelled to find the striking similarities? Either way, both movies were great and brought their messages across to their audience. Now raise your hand *raises hand* if you believe that a robotics engineer can still enjoy a good fictional story about a robot with human qualities, while realizing it’s still just a movie…anyone?

]]> By: Vic Holtreman http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-50591 Vic Holtreman Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:19:41 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-50591 @Ninjetteguru There's no need to be a jerk, ok? Just because they're similar doesn't make Wall-E a ripoff of Johnny 5. For navigating variable terrain, tracks make sense - for focusing on distances near and far mechanically, a binocular design makes sense. As far as arms for manipulating objects, how many robots DON'T have them? One could argue that "Short Circuit" ripped off the original "Terminator" movie as well. Vic @Ninjetteguru

There’s no need to be a jerk, ok?

Just because they’re similar doesn’t make Wall-E a ripoff of Johnny 5. For navigating variable terrain, tracks make sense – for focusing on distances near and far mechanically, a binocular design makes sense. As far as arms for manipulating objects, how many robots DON’T have them?

One could argue that “Short Circuit” ripped off the original “Terminator” movie as well.

Vic

]]> By: Ninjetteguru http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-50585 Ninjetteguru Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:57:36 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-50585 http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/cindigregoire/?action=view&current=walle1.jpg http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/cindigregoire/?action=view&current=walle1.jpg

]]> By: Ninjetteguru http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-50584 Ninjetteguru Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:56:41 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-50584 Well majority of the people making the arguement actually like this movie. That doesn't mean you can't point out the facts that this is a rip off and unoriginal. Sure, it's a good movie. But there's not way in hell to even try to deny how influenced this is. And if You try you're either blind, a moron, or in denial. <a href="http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/cindigregoire/?action=view&current=walle1.jpg" rel="nofollow"></a> Well majority of the people making the arguement actually like this movie. That doesn’t mean you can’t point out the facts that this is a rip off and unoriginal. Sure, it’s a good movie. But there’s not way in hell to even try to deny how influenced this is. And if You try you’re either blind, a moron, or in denial.

]]> By: paintbucket hero http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-48209 paintbucket hero Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:35:56 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-48209 Thanks for pointing this one out. It took me nearly a day to realise I've seen the design somewhere. I've seen short circuit several times ages ago. Must've realised " on some subconscious level". Although I have seen terminator too ;) Thanks for pointing this one out.
It took me nearly a day to realise I’ve seen the design somewhere.

I’ve seen short circuit several times ages ago. Must’ve realised ” on some subconscious level”.
Although I have seen terminator too ;)

]]> By: PhotoShopLifter Dan http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-47045 PhotoShopLifter Dan Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:20:12 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-47045 Oh, I forgot... EPICAC: 1952 “Electric Dreams”: 1984 Oh, I forgot…

EPICAC: 1952

“Electric Dreams”: 1984

]]> By: PhotoShopLifter Dan http://screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-vic-1372/comment-page-3/#comment-47044 PhotoShopLifter Dan Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:32 +0000 http://dev2.screenrant.com/enough-already-with-the-wall-e-short-circuit-comparisons-1372/#comment-47044 EPICAC: Lonely nerd guy wants lady co-worker to look his way "Electric Dreams": Lonely nerd guy wants lady neighbor to look his way ----------------------------------------- EPICAC: Computer wants to know what Love is, learns some, then writes love poems the guy submits as his writing. "Electric Dreams": Computer wants to know what Love is, learns some, then writes love songs the guy submits as his music. ----------------------------------------- EPICAC: Computer commits suicide to remove itself from the picture, having realized Love is give, not take; leaves poetry behind as gift. "Electric Dreams": Computer commits suicide to remove itself from the picture, having realized Love is give, not take; leaves love song behind as gift. EPICAC: Lonely nerd guy wants lady co-worker to look his way

“Electric Dreams”: Lonely nerd guy wants lady neighbor to look his way
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EPICAC: Computer wants to know what Love is, learns some, then writes love poems the guy submits as his writing.

“Electric Dreams”: Computer wants to know what Love is, learns some, then writes love songs the guy submits as his music.
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EPICAC: Computer commits suicide to remove itself from the picture, having realized Love is give, not take; leaves poetry behind as gift.

“Electric Dreams”: Computer commits suicide to remove itself from the picture, having realized Love is give, not take; leaves love song behind as gift.

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