Here’s a PANZER 88 monthly update for you! Since info on the supernatural/thriller is being practically released “once a month” it’s hard to say what’s really going on with the film’s development. The last that was shared was some concept art but now it looks like the masterminds behind PANZER 88 has finally revealed some more info and art regarding the project in development.
Bloody-Disgusting has landed themselves an interview with Peter Briggs (HELLBOY, MORTIS REX) and a few (only a few) concept art pics that illustrate the kind of intensity and action we’re going to be watching sometime in the near future. There’s also a tip that Peter Jackson’s involved somehow? Whether or not Jackson’s involvement is only to aid WETA or if it’s actually something much more creative is something that’s still unknown. We’ll probably see more on IMDB soon as names are being updated almost daily.
For those of you who aren’t completed updated on what PANZER 88 is, here’s some info on the project: PANZER 88 revolves around a five-man German tank crew that encounters a supernatural beastie as they drive across Russia. The film has been described to be like a “visceral, reality-based story with horror overtones.” The film is basically a character piece set in a German King Tiger tank in Russia during World War II. Click on the baddie below to get your peek into some new concept art and the rest of the interview over at BD.
So what does Brigg share? How about a little info on an action sequence! Now, I will warn you that even though we are ages away from seeing the flick on the big screen, this should be classified as a something of a spoiler so read with caution: This comes during one of several intense creature encounters in the movie. Our King Tiger crew need spare parts due to something that’s happened, and the creature catches up with them when they’ve made a u-turn. A fraught creature/motorcycle/tank chase across a perilous frozen lake follows. That was one of the sequences Peter Jackson got very animated about when we were talking about the plot.
There’s another reference to Peter Jackson. So far the film is about to begin casting on the 12th of October and is already in it’s storyboard phase. Stick with us for more updates on the film and other future projects which could include MORTIS REX.