Why did the Pioneer Probe scream? - Page 3

Mark_Nguyen · September 19 2012, 11:25 PM

RoJoHen wrote:

It sounds like a dying Ewok.

THANK you, that's what I've been hearing for almost a quarter century now.

Mark

Cyke101 · September 20 2012, 12:10 AM

Those horrific screams...! I'm saddened by the tragic loss of all those brave astronauts from Lilliput...

Trekker4747 · September 20 2012, 07:29 PM

If they were going to have it scream they really should have made be the infamous Wilhelm Scream.

TenLubak · September 20 2012, 08:26 PM

It reminded me of when the robot r2 d2 got shot by the little druids with the glowing eyes then toppled over

CorporalCaptain · September 20 2012, 08:56 PM

TenLubak wrote:

It reminded me of when the robot r2 d2 got shot by the little druids with the glowing eyes then toppled over

But that was funny.

Mad Jack Wolfe · September 20 2012, 09:25 PM

I can only guess what the production meeting for that scene must have been like.
"OK, we've got a Klingon who looks like an 80's hair band refugee, looking through his spaceship's periscope whilst taking pot shots at an old space probe. What? Of course it doesn't advance the plot, but we have 50 bucks left over in the effects budget we need to burn. Now, how can we make this scene any more ridiculous? That's it! Make the probe scream when it gets shot! It worked for Lucas, and he's stinking rich..."

CorporalClegg · September 20 2012, 10:20 PM

Trekker4747 wrote:

If they were going to have it scream they really should have made be the infamous Wilhelm Scream.

I think a good "KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNN!!" would have sufficed.

It would have also added some much needed drama.

CorporalCaptain wrote:

TenLubak wrote:

It reminded me of when the robot r2 d2 got shot by the little druids with the glowing eyes then toppled over

But that was funny.

22 Stars · September 21 2012, 05:46 PM

It was told it would be seat-belted into a movie theater chair and forced to watch Star Trek V...

Therin of Andor · September 22 2012, 01:38 AM

22 Stars wrote:

It was told it would be seat-belted into a movie theater chair and forced to watch Star Trek V...

To stop space probes leaving early? by Therin of Andor, on Flickr

September 20 2012, 12:10 AM	#32
Cyke101 Rear Admiral	Re: Why did the Pioneer Probe scream? Those horrific screams...! I'm saddened by the tragic loss of all those brave astronauts from Lilliput... __________________ “You do not use science in order to prove yourself right, you use science in order to become right”

September 20 2012, 07:29 PM	#33
Trekker4747 To boldly go... Location: Kansas City	Re: Why did the Pioneer Probe scream? If they were going to have it scream they really should have made be the infamous Wilhelm Scream. __________________ Just because it's futuristic doesn't mean it's practical.

September 20 2012, 08:26 PM	#34
TenLubak Commander Location: Baltimore MD USA	Re: Why did the Pioneer Probe scream? It reminded me of when the robot r2 d2 got shot by the little druids with the glowing eyes then toppled over __________________ "Now, how are we progressing, Mister La Forge?" "About like you'd expect, sir." "Splendid. Splendid. Carry on."

September 20 2012, 09:25 PM	#36
Mad Jack Wolfe Lieutenant Commander	Re: Why did the Pioneer Probe scream? I can only guess what the production meeting for that scene must have been like. "OK, we've got a Klingon who looks like an 80's hair band refugee, looking through his spaceship's periscope whilst taking pot shots at an old space probe. What? Of course it doesn't advance the plot, but we have 50 bucks left over in the effects budget we need to burn. Now, how can we make this scene any more ridiculous? That's it! Make the probe scream when it gets shot! It worked for Lucas, and he's stinking rich..." __________________ Life is full of disappointments. For instance, I really hoped "Chariots of Fire" would be a remake of "Ben Hur" with flame throwers.

September 21 2012, 05:46 PM	#38
22 Stars Commodore	Re: Why did the Pioneer Probe scream? It was told it would be seat-belted into a movie theater chair and forced to watch Star Trek V...

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