Magnificent Ambersons reconstruction

[Le Chiffre]

Ray Kelly wrote:
Brian Rose's ambitious plan to reconstruct THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS to better resemble Orson Welles’ original vision is underway with animation and voice actors set to approximate the scenes cut by RKO Pictures before the film’s release in 1942.
https://www.wellesnet.com/magnificent-ambersons-reconstruction-animation/

Very interesting, almost ghostly looking, which might actually be appropriate.

[RayKelly]

It will be interesting to see it when it comes out in 2022 and for Amberson's anniversary too.

I have gotten some interesting feedback. Most people are curious to see what comes of it.
Some people would rather just have the studio edit than see any kind of approximation.
There are those revolted by the use of animation. A few people would rather it be done with DeepFake technology.
I really liked Roger Ryan's use of stills back in 1993. I would like to have seen an upgrade of that effort, but I am intrigued by what Brian is doing.

[Le Chiffre]

Me too. There are many different ways to do a project like this, and I applaud Brian Rose's attempt to do something with animation, and hope it turns out well. Maybe someone will take a crack at the Deep Fake approach too sometime. Roger's version is wonderful for its day, but why not see what new technology can do when it becomes available?

Those that want to stick with the studio's version are free to do so.