Hapori Tohu Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Michael Rose worked on the visual development and was an art director on the first three Bionicle movies, among many other animated films. Recently some of his work was discovered on his online portfolio with renders, concept art, and more. It's some pretty awesome artwork and certainly worth checking out to get a look behind the scenes of the creation of the movies. View the full article 1 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan McOwen Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 That headline made me think we were going to be getting a new Bionicle movie. 3 Quote I inadvertently predicted Vorox armour's use in G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiraltyphoon Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Sidorak is sick of your excuses. Edited July 16, 2015 by admiraltyphoon 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) I think I fell in love (again?) with the aesthetics of the Visorak-infested Metru Nui. It's just so...hauntingly beatiful. http://static1.squarespace.com/static/54230c8fe4b00401f5bacfc5/54245aefe4b0cee499908b9b/542e1a20e4b04b400009bc2b/1412307490511/Le+Metru_Street.jpg?format=1500w Sidorak is quite hilarious. Edit: Please don't embed images over 750 kB. Image linked!-Wind- Edited July 20, 2015 by -Windrider- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Knight Krazy Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) http://s27.postimg.org/belxx5sw1/tmp.png> Toa Gali> The Makuta> no no no no no Seriously though, this art is awesome! Looks like they stayed pretty close to these designs for the actual movie. Edit: Image over 750 kB linked.-Wind- Edited July 20, 2015 by -Windrider- 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Why is there a random picture of a Visorak falling to Metru Nui from the sky? I know this is concept art, but that is still a weird thing to see. Anyways, all of the these look great. I really like the ones that show the taken over Metru Nui. Though that may be because Web of Shadows was my favorite Bionicle movie. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotokopter Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 On this one Makuta looks like Megatron 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallow Toa of Smashing Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) On this one Makuta looks like Megatron Came here to say exactly this. EDIT: ...In fact, it IS Megatron, likely as just a placeholder for Makuta. Edited July 16, 2015 by Mallow Toa of Smashing 5 Quote >tfw you have no idea what to put here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I like beautiful pictures and these are no exception. The fact that they are Bionicle only really adds to their charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Teridax Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Why is there a random picture of a Visorak falling to Metru Nui from the sky? I know this is concept art, but that is still a weird thing to see. I think it's based off that one scene where Roodaka orders some visorak to jump off to their death. Sorry on mobile quoting always messes up on me. Edited July 16, 2015 by Trizzlerz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Wait so Teridax was the originally supposed to be the villain of 2005? Also from the looks of it the visorak originally hatched from the same canisters as the ones the matoran were imprisoned in in 2004, so were they originally supposed to be corrupted matoran? Edited July 16, 2015 by masterchirox580 Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxumo Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) I, as said when Biosector01 posted this on their facebook page, must question the legitimacy of this supposed concept art. Take a look at the picture below I want you to take a good long look at makuta in the background... Taken a long look? Good. Then direct your eyes to the picture below. Notice anything? That is the exact same makuta, in the exact same pose, featured in the image that is supposedly concept art... except wait, this makuta was built in 2013, and Web of shadows came out in 2005. How did the artist manage time travel? He truly must share his secrets. But sarcasm aside, this really makes me question whether that art is to be trusted. Edited July 16, 2015 by Voxumo 6 Quote Banner made by Onaku BZPRPG CHARACTERS Syvra-Tivanu If you interact with one of my characters and I don't respond or acknowledge the interaction within a day, send me a PM. Odds are I missed or did not see the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiraltyphoon Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I, as said when Biosector01 posted this on their facebook page, must question the legitimacy of this supposed concept art. Take a look at the picture below.Notice anything? That is the exact same makuta, in the exact same pose, featured in the image that is supposedly concept art... except wait, this makuta was built in 2013, and Web of shadows came out in 2005. How did the artist manage time travel? He truly must share his secrets. But really sarcasm aside, this really makes me question whether that art is to be trusted. Same goes for the pic with movie megatron as a placeholder for Makuta. WoS came out in 2005, the TF movie came out in 2007. What if the actual placeholders were makuta set prototypes (or something like that) and LEGO didn't want to show them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Scales Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I, as said when Biosector01 posted this on their facebook page, must question the legitimacy of this supposed concept art. Take a look at the picture below I want you to take a good long look at makuta in the background... Taken a long look? Good. Then direct your eyes to the picture below. Notice anything? That is the exact same makuta, in the exact same pose, featured in the image that is supposedly concept art... except wait, this makuta was built in 2013, and Web of shadows came out in 2005. How did the artist manage time travel? He truly must share his secrets. But really sarcasm aside, this really makes me question whether that art is to be trusted. Now THAT is strange! 1 Quote Big time Kudley fan, forever T.U.F.F. Puppy fan!I'm mostly known as FoxsDumbSeriesMaker on other websites, but here, I'm usually known as General Scales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 That's so bizarre, I wonder what motivation there is to make fake movie concept art. Fake or not though, I like the artwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazdakka Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 This is beautiful work. In response to fake movie concept art, it is not unknown for concept artists or just creative individuals to toodle around with making such material. 1 Quote Steam Name: Toa Hahli Mahri. Xbox Live Gamertag: Makuta. Minecraft Username: ThePoohster.Wants: 2003 Jaller (from Jaller and Gukko), Exo-Toa, Turaga Nuju, Turaga Vakama, Shadow Kraata, Axonn, Brutaka, Vezon & Fenrakk, Nocturn, ORANGE FIKOU.I got rid of my picture, are you happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 But sarcasm aside, this really makes me question whether that art is to be trusted. It seems pretty legit, but that (and the 2007 Megatron) are definitely weird. My best guess is that he went back and added those in much, much later (for fun? Nostalgia? Who knows), which also explains why Makuta would be in concept art for a film that really doesn't involve him. 1 Quote believe victims. its actually not that hard, and youd look kind of bad if you were to, say, side with an abuser because theyre your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00dude00 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 There is some nice artwork in there, but the lack of clarification on how he had to do with each of those along with no credit/explanation given for makuta/Megatron is a big turn off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa TAK Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 The best art pieces here are the Web of Shadows Metru-Nui with all that Visorak webbing. It sets the tone so well, like a ghost town. TAK Quote [MNOLG The Movie Website]Need to start a poll? Or start a topic in Games & Trivia? PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zidonaro Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 That shot which looks like Ga-Metru is beautiful. That Visorak believes he can fly. Never give up. Follow your dreams! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Sea (Alaki Nuva) Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I, as said when Biosector01 posted this on their facebook page, must question the legitimacy of this supposed concept art. Take a look at the picture below I want you to take a good long look at makuta in the background... Taken a long look? Good. Then direct your eyes to the picture below. Notice anything? That is the exact same makuta, in the exact same pose, featured in the image that is supposedly concept art... except wait, this makuta was built in 2013, and Web of shadows came out in 2005. How did the artist manage time travel? He truly must share his secrets. But sarcasm aside, this really makes me question whether that art is to be trusted. Yeah, I recognize a lot of pieces that couldn't have existed until the Mask of Life stuff. Inika shin guards, titan thigh brasers, Pohatu Phantoka's extra-blocky propeller holders, etc. 1 Quote It is not for us to decide the fate of angels. Dominus Temporis, if you're out there, hit me up through one of my contacts. I've been hoping to get back in touch for a long time now. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna beg you to bring back MLWTB or something. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Interesting discoveries here. I know it's certainly not definitive or foolproof, but before I posted the article I did find his IMDB profile that lists him as having worked on at least two of the Bionicle movies. 2 Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 What concerns me is that the descriptions for the concept art have numerous storyline inaccuracies. For example: Makuta Makuta stands watch as the newly hatched Visorak leave their canisters to join his force. 1 Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I really don't care too much for the storyline inaccuracies. All of this artwork is awesome especially the ones featuring Makuta and the landscapes. Who knew a Visorak infested Metru Nui looks so beautiful? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Storyline inaccuracies aside (and honestly, I think it's a nice addition that the artist did his research for the most part before adding the information), this art is fantastic. I recognize some of the keyart from promotional materials for Mask of Light and Legends of Metru Nui, and seeing them at this resolution and quality is definitely exciting. The concept art for Web of Shadows depicting the ruined Metru Nui is also very excellent and it's wonderful to see so much of the preproduction materials surface now in the 2010s (coming fresh off those LoMN storyboards). The Megatron and moc Makuta pics are interesting though... Maybe he just made new concepts? For some mysterious reason... Hmmmm... -NotS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Why is there a random picture of a Visorak falling to Metru Nui from the sky? I know this is concept art, but that is still a weird thing to see. I think it's based off that one scene where Roodaka orders some visorak to jump off to their death. Sorry on mobile quoting always messes up on me.That might be true, but if you look at the photo: It looks like the Visorak is falling from thousands of feet above the whole city of Metru Nui. And if I'm not mistaken, that is part of the city being shown in the clouds below the Visorak. I guess that could've helped to inspire that scene for the writers, but I have no idea why they drew the Visorak so high up above the city. Its as weird as it is funny. 1 Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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