Sfx were pretty damn terrible, extreme lack of foley when it could have helped, jarring adr. Hooks rufio received his own origin story in short film bangarang. In a world of endless sequels, prequels, and reboots we feel bangarang holds a unique place. The hook movie also starred a number of child actors, including dante basco as hooks rufio, the teenage leader of peter pans lost boys. Hook became a cult classic without all the lore, basco said.
Great job, internet heres that rufio origin story starring the dude who played him in hook. Rufio was played by dante basco in steven spielbergs 1991. Before he was the leader of the lost boys, he was just a kid with a dream. The title of it is shown, before going to its clips nc vo.
This is a short set in the world of the film hook directed by steven. Bangarang is a song by american electronic music producer skrillex. The hook prequel reveals rufio was a bullied kid whose mother is forced to place him in a foster home. And it seems to have the blessing of the person who obviously knows the most about the character, dante basco. We are taking a beloved character out of his comfort zone. The redhaired mohawk leader of the lost boys origin story arrives in dante bascos new short film bangarang. Dante basco launches kickstarter for bangarang a short film about rufio. To coincide with filam creations film challenge initiative proposed in january, fac. Steven spielbergs 1991 fantasy blockbuster hook acts as a sequel to author j. Hook prequel rufiocentric short film imagined as moonlight meets. The first minute, the film felt like it dragged on for countless hours upon hours without any sign of stopping. Rufio actor launches kickstarter for a short film about. The filmmakers emphasize that this is not your average sequelprequelreboot. After a successful kickstarter campaign earlier this year, the full hook prequel short film bangarang reveals the origins of rufio.
In march of 2017, filam creatives fac networks debuted its first episodic series, fac behindthescenes on youtube. Actor who played rufio is trying to make a rufio origin story. This 17minute short film shows what happened to this young boy, before he became leader of the lost boys, when he was just an orphan like peter pan himself. The short film has plenty of heart and callbacks to hook. After a successful kickstarter campaign from earlier this year, actorproducer dante basco has unveiled his new hook prequel short film entitled bangarang, named after his hook character rufios signature catch phrase. Dante basco, who played rufio in hook starring robin williams, has launched a kickstarter to make a prequel film about the character hook. The hook prequel online, a short film that explores the origin story of the lost.
Bangarang, a short film by jonah feingold and jeremy dylan, follows the journey of young roofus as he becomes rufio. The card for the short film bangarang is shown in the corner. Original score for bangarang, a short film prequel to the movie hook that tells the story of rufio. Bangarang soundtrack by tim callobre free listening. Rufio actor launches kickstarter hook actor dante basco, who starred opposite robin williams in the steven spielberg classic, has launched a kickstarter for a. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. After a successful kickstarter campaign from earlier this year, actorproducer dante basco has unveiled his new hook prequel short film entitled bangarang, named after his hook character rufios. I mean, i know its he a beloved character, but its cool how its captured the imagination of so many.
Dante bascoproduced short film bangarang is a hook. A short fan film about rufio before hook on kickstarter. Not to mention, the storyline isnt straightforward to understand and its extremely easy to forget after a short period of time. Dante basco appeared in a hook prequel film about rufio. Last week came word that actor dante basco was setting out to direct the short film bangarang, a film that would serve as a prequel for the lost boys and their leader rufio as seen in steven.
This is an underdog, comingofage film in all the best ways. Scotch bonnet 911 emergency pediatric associates of fall river. The hook prequel short film bangarang dark horizons. Bangarang is the product of a successful kickstarter campaign led by original rufio, dante basco, who executive produced and also acted in the short. The songs title and lyrics reflect the battle cry of the lost boys in the 1991 movie hook. Hook star releases bangarang short film screen rant. So yesterday we dropped this kickstarter to fund this short film called, bangarang, which will tell the story of the character im know for, rufio. Basco played rufio in steven spielbergs hook, a sequel ofsorts to j. Writer and director jonah feingold has finished his rufio short film called bangarang and its now available for you to watch online in full. Youre a dreamer, says the schools principal, played by bangarang. There are a little too many cheeky references for my taste, but theres also some. It explains how rufio got his mohawk, his leather jacket, and his signature call. In 2017 a kickstarter campaign was announced for short film bangarang, which reveals the backstory of rufio before his arrival in neverland. Directed and cowritten by jonah feingold, the short film follows young.
His playing the supportive principal who nurtures roofuss big dreams and gives them homework of reading peter pan adds a touch of playfulness, not only for nostalgias sake, but also to toy with the timeline in a natural, cyclical. Watch the rufio short film bangarang below and see what you think. Dante basco, who played wisecracking rufio in the 1991 film hook opposite the late robin williams, has been trying to make a followup movie about his. Unauthorized prequel about rufio is surprisingly moving ew. Great job, internet heres that rufio origin story starring the dude who played him in hook 28 june 2017 the av club. Hooks lost boy rufio gets a backstory in 2017 short film bangarang.
Titled bangarang, the short film according to its funding page follows the story of rufio before the mohawk, before neverland, before he was the pan. The story follows peter banning robin williams, a workobsessed lawyer who was once peter pan, but forgot all about his adventures in neverland when he grew up. Dante basco launches kickstarter for bangarang a short. Barries peter pan, which told the story of a grownup peter robin williams who had forgotten all about neverland. Robin williams hook gets a rufio peter pan movie via. Hooks rufio received a prequel with short film bangarang. Hook star dante basco opens kickstarter to make rufio. This kickstarters goal is to fund the production of this short film, pay the actors and crew who will make this magical warlock come to life, and give long time fans the most unexpected story they never knew they wanted until now. Its been crazy with all the attention its been getting online. A very below average short movie about how rufio became the leader of the lost boys. Roofus is a protagonist in the movie, hook, and the main character in his short film prequel bangarang. He leads the lost boys after peter grew up in the real world where he forgets hes peter pan. Its a short that makes you go okay, well that was something at the end.
It was released as a single from his ep of the same name. Watch the rufio short film bangarang below and see what. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Youll get a special thanks as well as exclusive access to the behind the scenes content of the film. Similar to the kickstarter video game, yookalaylee, bangarang suffers from terrible pacing obviously. Dante basco, now 41, in a scene from the short film bangarang. Watch bangarang, the rufio short film inspired by hook. Great job, internet heres that rufio origin story starring the dude. The filmmakers emphasize that this is not your average sequelprequelreboot, but a comingofage story about the type. Watch rufio return in hook prequel short bangarang 27 june 2017 movieweb. He is played by dante basco, who will be voicing zuko and jake long, while his younger self in bangarang, was played by sheaden gabriel. Bangarang intersperses sirahs rap vocals throughout the song. The hook prequel online, a short film that explores the origin story of the lost boys interim leader rufio.
A short film about rufio before hook but the kickstarter campaign is raising so much money they may make a feature film. Watch rufio return in hook prequel short bangarang movieweb. Bangarang films is a bostonbased production company, specializing in professional hd video and multimedia content for individual, commercial and corporate i. Now, basco is hoping to create a prequel to the peter pan movie called bangarang. Jamaican slang defined as a hubbub, uproar, disorder, or disturbance. General exclamation meant to signify approval or amazement.
One hook actor is trying to make a rufio prequel happen. A short film about rufio is raising funds for bangarang. Hook prequel short passes kickstarter goal dark horizons. It features guest rap vocals from american hip hop recording artist sirah.
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