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Pliedes · 11-18-2003, 12:33 PM

Yes, you read it correctly. That beautifully illustrated book from our childhood is returning, but in the form of a movie.

View the trailer: here

It's going to be an animated flick, but it stays fairly true to the original feel created by the artwork. The only downside to the film, is that it doesn't come out until November of 2004. But I'll wait, because, well... I have to.

I personally have great memories of my elementary school librarian reading my class this story every Christmas. She would give us a little chocolate and a bell, just like in the story. To be honest, I still have the little bell in a drawer at home.

When it comes out, I'm definitely taking my younger brothers and sisters to see this, it's going to be great..

[ November 18, 2003, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: Pliedes ]

ahead of a backwards game · 11-18-2003, 12:43 PM

next to goosebumps and hank the cow dog, the polar express is the most memorable book from my childhood. notice how the others were a series, but there was only one polar express. the illustrations in this book are some of the best ive ever seen in a childrens book. i too can still remember sitting in the library and having this read to me every year before christmas break. we never got candy or bells, but it was still fun anyway. i will be attending this movie whenever it comes out. i dont have any younger siblings to take like pliedes, but i will go by myself to stir up old childhood memories.

Titan · 11-18-2003, 03:13 PM

Fuck yeah to this.

I still haven't heard any new news as to whether my brother will be working on this film or not.

sim_flex_x · 11-18-2003, 04:38 PM

Christmas isn't Christmas for me without reading this story at least ten times :] When I was little I left a note for Santa and I had a bell in my stocking on Christmas morning, it was so cool. I still have the bell [img]smile.gif[/img]

the_butcher · 11-18-2003, 08:54 PM

I too just found out about this classic turned modern. You can view the trailer at apple.com. I'm too lazy to post the url, but it's there. Also, Pliedes, I remember along with Fruitacious the annual tradition of the Polar Express being read to us by the librarian. Fucking badass book.

I have a question though. Does anyone else remember the book by I believe the same author/illustrator that wrote a book about kids on a field trip to the museum being transported through time? I can't quite remember the title, or even much of the book. I just remember it kicked ass. Help would be appreciated.

Paper Tiger · 11-19-2003, 08:10 PM

This book brings back fond memories.

I'm going to read this book to my children when I'm older.

[ November 19, 2003, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: Paper Tiger ]

BigDongedHoe · 11-19-2003, 08:12 PM

Wow this really does, my mom bought me the book, the book on tape, and a bell set that came along with it all for X-mas one year. We read it every year, the illustrations are amazing. This will be a movie for the memories for sure.

Me Gustan Nalgas · 11-19-2003, 08:27 PM

Pliedes, this is by far one of my favorite memories from Jefferson Elementary School. Every year, when Mona Steiner would usher us into the library and create a whole different world in my imagination... that's right I actually traveled on the Polar Express every year because of that wonderful woman. Whenever Christmas rolls around, I always think I should go see her at the school just to stop by and say "Merry Christmas" or "Thanks for this great part of my childhood", but I never got around to it. Maybe this year...

Pliedes · 11-19-2003, 08:33 PM

Amen.

Hey, does anyone else remember the whole "reading 500" thing (or something like that). Where we'd read as many books as we could, for lord knows why. And we were supposed to try to read certain books with certain medals on them or something... someone help me out here, I'm getting old.

Me Gustan Nalgas · 11-19-2003, 08:56 PM

I remember a similar competition, but no specifics. Sorry bud.

Combat Chuck · 11-19-2003, 10:44 PM

Yeah, we had to read "Newbury" award winners (I do believe that that's the way you spell it. Not sure though.

Anyway, I totally remember the "Reading 500". I was an avid reader as a child (still am, just don't have as much time) and this just gave me more of a reason to fire through books like candy.

But I have to agree with Pliedes and MGN....on the last day of school before Christmas Break, you could see the anticipation in every child's eyes as they waited to be escorted to the library for the mass slaughter of sheep and unwanted parents.....er, I mean, the Christmas tradition of the reading of the Polar Express. It was truly a magical experience being transported from a small library to the vast expanses of the northern forests, to the vast countryside, and finally to the North Pole itself. It's an amazing feeling folks. If you haven't experienced it, I'm sure that Mrs. Steiner would be happy to let you sit in, or do a special performance for college students who are either reminiscent or who weren't as privileged to go to Jefferson Elem.

Fruitacious B · 11-19-2003, 10:46 PM

Hell fucking yes I remember that. We had to read like over 500 minutes and then Mr. Denny Duncan would have to kiss a pig or get covered in something or another. I remember he had to sleep in an outhouse once. I rember that on the day they were do, i'd fill out like five sheets at once to insure a 500 minute victory over my reading inabilities.

Fruitacious B · 11-19-2003, 10:48 PM

Chuck, did you go to jefferson?

Pliedes · 11-19-2003, 10:54 PM

Yes, he did.

Fruitacious B · 11-19-2003, 10:57 PM

Wow, I don't remember that at all. I know I was younger and all, but I don't remember it 'tall. The things you learn....

fancymeghan · 11-20-2003, 12:15 AM

since everyone is sharing polar express stories, i think i'll share mine.

in the 1st grade, we had a pajama day and at the end of the day we went to the cafeteria to hear the story being read, but the pictures were on a film projector. we all got hot chocolate, before the story of course, sat in the dark (simply amazed) and listened. when the story was over, not only was everyone baffled, but we all got our very own christmas bells...it was so awesome.

and yes, i'm excited about the movie.

[ November 19, 2003, 09:16 PM: Message edited by: fancymeghan ]

Titan · 11-20-2003, 12:45 AM

Fuck, I don't know what's wrong with all you people getting it read to you at school. I used to just read it to myself.

Pliedes · 11-20-2003, 02:02 AM

But did you give yourself neat little chocolates and a bell?

Titan · 11-20-2003, 02:17 AM

No, my mom gave those to me. I hang the bell on our XmasX tree.

Pliedes · 11-20-2003, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Titan:
XmasX tree.

So even your christmas tree is straight-edge?
Fucking emonigger.

[ November 19, 2003, 11:20 PM: Message edited by: Pliedes ]

Titan · 11-20-2003, 02:22 AM

That's fucking XemoniggerX to you.

Combat Chuck · 11-21-2003, 06:32 AM

I have laughed, and I have laughed hard.

11-18-2003, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Titan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,698 Internets: 10	Fuck yeah to this. I still haven't heard any new news as to whether my brother will be working on this film or not.
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11-18-2003, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
the_butcher Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ::: the recesses of my mind ::: Posts: 1,023 Internets: 10	I too just found out about this classic turned modern. You can view the trailer at apple.com. I'm too lazy to post the url, but it's there. Also, Pliedes, I remember along with Fruitacious the annual tradition of the Polar Express being read to us by the librarian. Fucking badass book. I have a question though. Does anyone else remember the book by I believe the same author/illustrator that wrote a book about kids on a field trip to the museum being transported through time? I can't quite remember the title, or even much of the book. I just remember it kicked ass. Help would be appreciated.
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11-19-2003, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigDongedHoe Sex Kitten Milf fuuucck Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,704 Internets: 55974	Wow this really does, my mom bought me the book, the book on tape, and a bell set that came along with it all for X-mas one year. We read it every year, the illustrations are amazing. This will be a movie for the memories for sure.
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11-19-2003, 08:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Me Gustan Nalgas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: warsaw is where i\'m from, annapois is where i am Posts: 136 Internets: 29	Pliedes, this is by far one of my favorite memories from Jefferson Elementary School. Every year, when Mona Steiner would usher us into the library and create a whole different world in my imagination... that's right I actually traveled on the Polar Express every year because of that wonderful woman. Whenever Christmas rolls around, I always think I should go see her at the school just to stop by and say "Merry Christmas" or "Thanks for this great part of my childhood", but I never got around to it. Maybe this year...
	:.:.: Me Gustan Nalgas :.:.:

11-19-2003, 08:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Me Gustan Nalgas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: warsaw is where i\'m from, annapois is where i am Posts: 136 Internets: 29	I remember a similar competition, but no specifics. Sorry bud.
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11-18-2003, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pliedes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,594 Internets: 1608	Yes, you read it correctly. That beautifully illustrated book from our childhood is returning, but in the form of a movie. View the trailer: here It's going to be an animated flick, but it stays fairly true to the original feel created by the artwork. The only downside to the film, is that it doesn't come out until November of 2004. But I'll wait, because, well... I have to. I personally have great memories of my elementary school librarian reading my class this story every Christmas. She would give us a little chocolate and a bell, just like in the story. To be honest, I still have the little bell in a drawer at home. When it comes out, I'm definitely taking my younger brothers and sisters to see this, it's going to be great.. [ November 18, 2003, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: Pliedes ]

11-18-2003, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
ahead of a backwards game Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 60 Internets: 10	next to goosebumps and hank the cow dog, the polar express is the most memorable book from my childhood. notice how the others were a series, but there was only one polar express. the illustrations in this book are some of the best ive ever seen in a childrens book. i too can still remember sitting in the library and having this read to me every year before christmas break. we never got candy or bells, but it was still fun anyway. i will be attending this movie whenever it comes out. i dont have any younger siblings to take like pliedes, but i will go by myself to stir up old childhood memories.

11-18-2003, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
sim_flex_x Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: St. Pete Posts: 690 Internets: 10	Christmas isn't Christmas for me without reading this story at least ten times :] When I was little I left a note for Santa and I had a bell in my stocking on Christmas morning, it was so cool. I still have the bell [img]smile.gif[/img]

11-19-2003, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paper Tiger Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 11 Internets: 10	This book brings back fond memories. I'm going to read this book to my children when I'm older. [ November 19, 2003, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: Paper Tiger ]

11-19-2003, 08:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pliedes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,594 Internets: 1608	Amen. Hey, does anyone else remember the whole "reading 500" thing (or something like that). Where we'd read as many books as we could, for lord knows why. And we were supposed to try to read certain books with certain medals on them or something... someone help me out here, I'm getting old.

11-19-2003, 10:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Combat Chuck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,063 Internets: 10	Yeah, we had to read "Newbury" award winners (I do believe that that's the way you spell it. Not sure though. Anyway, I totally remember the "Reading 500". I was an avid reader as a child (still am, just don't have as much time) and this just gave me more of a reason to fire through books like candy. But I have to agree with Pliedes and MGN....on the last day of school before Christmas Break, you could see the anticipation in every child's eyes as they waited to be escorted to the library for the mass slaughter of sheep and unwanted parents.....er, I mean, the Christmas tradition of the reading of the Polar Express. It was truly a magical experience being transported from a small library to the vast expanses of the northern forests, to the vast countryside, and finally to the North Pole itself. It's an amazing feeling folks. If you haven't experienced it, I'm sure that Mrs. Steiner would be happy to let you sit in, or do a special performance for college students who are either reminiscent or who weren't as privileged to go to Jefferson Elem.

11-19-2003, 10:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fruitacious B Bokononist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,595 Internets: 11801	Hell fucking yes I remember that. We had to read like over 500 minutes and then Mr. Denny Duncan would have to kiss a pig or get covered in something or another. I remember he had to sleep in an outhouse once. I rember that on the day they were do, i'd fill out like five sheets at once to insure a 500 minute victory over my reading inabilities.
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11-19-2003, 10:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fruitacious B Bokononist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,595 Internets: 11801	Chuck, did you go to jefferson?
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11-19-2003, 10:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pliedes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,594 Internets: 1608	Yes, he did.

11-19-2003, 10:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fruitacious B Bokononist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,595 Internets: 11801	Wow, I don't remember that at all. I know I was younger and all, but I don't remember it 'tall. The things you learn....
	"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand." \|vonnegut

11-20-2003, 12:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
fancymeghan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: indiana. Posts: 504 Internets: 306	since everyone is sharing polar express stories, i think i'll share mine. in the 1st grade, we had a pajama day and at the end of the day we went to the cafeteria to hear the story being read, but the pictures were on a film projector. we all got hot chocolate, before the story of course, sat in the dark (simply amazed) and listened. when the story was over, not only was everyone baffled, but we all got our very own christmas bells...it was so awesome. and yes, i'm excited about the movie. [ November 19, 2003, 09:16 PM: Message edited by: fancymeghan ]

11-20-2003, 12:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
Titan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,698 Internets: 10	Fuck, I don't know what's wrong with all you people getting it read to you at school. I used to just read it to myself.
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11-20-2003, 02:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
Pliedes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,594 Internets: 1608	But did you give yourself neat little chocolates and a bell?

11-20-2003, 02:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
Titan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,698 Internets: 10	No, my mom gave those to me. I hang the bell on our XmasX tree.
	I do what the fuck I want.

11-20-2003, 02:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
Titan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,698 Internets: 10	That's fucking XemoniggerX to you.
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11-21-2003, 06:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
Combat Chuck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,063 Internets: 10	I have laughed, and I have laughed hard.