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A new sequel to H.G. Wells classic book goes Steampunk ‘War Of The Worlds: Goliath’   A new sequel to H.G. Wells classic book goes Steampunk ‘War Of The Worlds: Goliath’
By Salar Golestanian @ 30 Dec 2010 :: Article Rating
 
The War of the Worlds, is being retold in a different format. This time the story is the inspiration for War of the Worlds: Goliath — an animated film that gives the Martian tripods and Earth’s defense forces a steampunk-ish makeover.

Here is the definition of Steampunk " Wikipedia -  Specifically, steampunk involves an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century and often Victorian era Britain—that incorporates prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy. 

Here is what the MetalTV states about the Movie:
"In 1899, the Earth was attacked by ruthless invaders from the planet Mars. The Martian's 80 ft tall, heat-ray spewing, Tripod battle machines laid waste to the planet, but the invaders ultimately fell prey to Earth’s tiny bacteria. 



Fifteen years later, Man has rebuilt his shattered world, in large part by utilizing captured Martian technology. Equipped with giant, steam-powered Tripod battle machines, the international rapid reaction force, A.R.E.S., is Mankind’s first line of defense against the return of the rapacious Martian invaders. Based in a massive fortress complex at the south end of Manhattan Island, the young warriors of A.R.E.S. train under the leadership of Secretary of War, Theodore Roosevelt, and the grim General Kushnirov. 

And return the Martians do. The rematch finds the multinational squad of the A.R.E.S. battle Tripod "Goliath" on the front-lines of a vicious interplanetary offensive when the Martian invaders launch their second invasion using even more advanced alien technology. In the crucible of combat, this young team helming the mighty Goliath will be tested to the limits of their endurance and courage as they fight for Mankind's very survival under the onslaught of an implacable enemy. 

This is the saga of "War of the Worlds: Goliath", a 95-minute, animated, steampunk epic of war, comradeship and courage under fire. "

The budget according to this blog is small at $3 million, but the effects are impressive.

Production Blog is here:
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