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Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Lisa on March 19, 2003, 07:49:55 PM
I have a poster that he signed for me at Fantasy Fair in Atlanta many years ago.   He showed us the other shorts that you are talking about.  I have always thought of him and hope that he is doing well now.  It was just a magical experience to meet him and listen to him talk.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Tim Drage on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
This is one of the best movies ever made, especially if you're an animator. It's the only thing that got me thru animation degree hell.
Pure creativity and inspiration. One day ancient wrongs will be righted, WoSaT will be on DVD and Mike Jittlov will rule the world!


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: MaryJane on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
Dude, I can't believe that somebody else actually SAW this horrible movie!!!!


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Scott on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
Interestingly enough, the guy who played the evil producer in this film played the part in real life as well - Jittlove got screwed on this film, the producer embezzled, sold the rights without permission, etc.   Used to be a newsgroup alt.fan.jittlov that had a faq that described in detail the story.

great film, wish i had a copy.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Ummm on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
Did anyone else find the writing style of this review a bit....odd?

There were a few transitions in there that were almost...well it reminded me most, just in some places, of how Koreans write in english some times...


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: EJ Kropp on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
My animation professor at film school introduced me to this movie, I got a copy off of reel.com or amazon, so it's not hard to find.  This is a hilarious movie that is very true to life.  A friend of mine when he first moved out to Los Angeles actually looked up Mike Jittlov, he's apparently quite bitter at the filmmaking world and has no desire in any way to go back into it.  Quite a shame, the movie is amazingly funny and quite silly.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
I first discovered Jittlov via an article in Starlog titled "Mike Jittlov Can Do Anything!", which showcased both this movie and his appearance in Disney's ABC promo for THE BLACK HOLE.  Jittlov's talents and quirkiness (lime green, anyone?) made him something of an idol to me at the time. Thanks for the write-up!


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Bill B on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
There used to be a copy at our local BlockBuster.  After I was the only one to rent it in a year (about 8 times), they let me buy it.

Anybody know where I can get a certified DECENT copy?


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Clayton George on August 09, 2001, 11:47:59 AM
...you want a copy? Go to alt.fan.mike-jittlov and ask. Mike and others lurk around, and if Suan is watching, she will come knock you on the head(in a friendly manner) and tell you how. ..ahem, and if you happen to know any TV muckety-mucks who would be desperate for an astounding find, akin to THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY, to display on their sad little network, thus creating worldwide acclaim and mind-boggling happiness, then give them a friendly boot in the nards and send them to Mike. A deal awaits...


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Charlie on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
Best movie ever.
The Wizard of Speed and Time has a kind of honesty to it…
Both in it's story, and brilliant execution.
When Mike says- "It's a feature length film with a REAL story, with special effects that REALLY mean something, they aren't just frosting on the cake..."
I just about cried.
Directors like George Lucas and Tim Burton should sit down and watch this film... and afterward take some time to evaluate their careers and whether or not the world needs another one of their regurgitated, heartless movies... void of any true creativity.
Mike Jittlov is a Wizard... by all means. He cares about the art of creation.
Watch his films, and learn something.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Charlie Bink on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
Oh, and one more thing...
When are we going to see the WoSaT DVD with audio commentary??? I would kill a man for it...

-Bink


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Jeff on September 01, 2003, 06:42:28 AM
One of my favourite movies ever! This should definately be released on DVD!


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Carter Adams on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
OK here's my WoSaT experience: the year was 1990, I was 8 years old, and I was over at a friend's house©  We wanted his mother to order The Wizard ¥horrible 2-hour Nintendo commercial "I love the PowerGlove, it is so rad!"¤ on Pay Per View©

But we didn't get the Wizard©  We got The Wizard of Speed and Time©  It was awesome©  I haven't seen it in 12 years, but I still remember a great many details©  I went home and immediately tried to make stop-motion movies with our VHS camcorder ¥it didn't really work, you can't go frame-by-frame on VHS¤

I really should find a copy and watch it again©  Great movie©

And I think The Wizard should qualify as a crappy enough movie to review here©


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Bruce Miller on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
Not only has Mr. Jitlove made many fantastic shorts (as well as this move) under his own power, but he also did a stop-motion short for Disney.  You can see bits and pieces of it on some of the old "D-TV" (that's "Disney TV) music videos, but the whole thing is unbelievable; it even makes WOSAT (the original short) look a bit amaturish by comparison.

For those who don't know it, a brief synopsis is a Man (played by Jitlove, again, I think) is so fixated on Mickey Mouse that everything in his life (clothes, office supplies, furniture, etc.; EVERYTHING!) is Mickey Mouse.  Slowly but surely, all the Mikey Mouse items "come alive" and eventually lead him off to another universe (where, I guess, the magic of childhood never ends).  

This was another time when Jitlov had immense problems with the film establishment (I believe he has NO rights to any of this work on this one).  No wonder he's out of the industry.

And, yes, here's another vote for a "Special Edition DVD."


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Dave Keefer on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
As I understand it, WOSAT is loosely based on the experiences Mike Jittlov had in filming material for a Disney TV special, which included the original WOSAT short.  The program, which was supposed to showcase different types of special effects, also heavily promoted Disney's upcoming movie "The Black Hole."

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jittlov at a convention over 15 years ago (and NOT shaking his hand).  He struck me as a very kind, intelligent, witty, and gentle soul.  Unfortunately, there are those on this planet who live to prey on such rare people.  

If you get the chance, see his other short films, "Animato" and "Time Tripper."  There are other good ones, but I can't recall the titles (one features dancing clothes in a department store at night, and one is an interview with his own evil twin).


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Val on August 31, 2002, 03:37:59 PM
Another vote for a DVD of WoSat!  And I love his signoff about dreams and wishes.  We need more optimism.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Blake on October 15, 2002, 09:59:06 AM
My first Jitlov Experience was at, I believe, NoreasCon II in Boston.  The world SF convention-I think in 1979 or 80 (I was about 12 years old)  We all loved his films and loved him.  A very personable guy unlike some of the other guest speakers at the Con, most notably Harlan Ellison.  Have been looking for copies of Jitlov stuff for quite some time with no luck.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Mistypaw on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
This is now one of my faveorite movies ever! Aside from the beautiful silliness and a whole mess of wonderful imaginative things, a lot of the underlying story theme is quite true. It really tugs the heart of any creative repressed "geek" (ment as a compliment).

We got the movie on ebay, and afterwards all we could do is sing the song and talk about how we should get some friends together and make something. It was inspiring.

I pray that I will get to see him at DragonCon someday! That would be great!


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Rick on February 17, 2004, 05:20:15 PM
I really enjoyed this movie in its unique style and execution. I would really like to have it on DVD!


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Bozzy on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
The best movie of all time! I wish I could make em like
this.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Rita on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
An excellent movie to be sure, it doesn't need me to endorse it any furthur. I'd just like to respond to the comment made by 'Bink'.

Tim Burton is a cinematic genius and I'm glad he's getting the credit he deserves. Other artists may not be as lucky, but this is how luck goes. Burton recently proved himself with the amazing Big Fish. And dare I mention his heartwrenching and stunning Nightmare Before Christmas? So think before you put down big name directors. They may be just as genius as the smaller guys.

As for George Lucas . . . well, he's beyond all hope.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: eagle wolf on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I first saw this increadible pice of film oops magnetic tape
19 years ago I am 34 at the time I write this post,, but inside Im still that amazed teenager everytime I watch thisone of the greatist f/x movies.

I got the chance to meet the man himself down here in hollywood about a year ago hes still got the light with him and oh yah me being so absent minded offerd my hand for shakeing perposes then at the last second I realized whats wrong with me,,,  I want to offer a pice of my bodie for him to shake eeehhhgggh there must be something wrong with me...   LOL!  

but all that aside It was my greates honor to meet that guy, and what wold be the next great meeting you ask?? whell of course PARTYING WITH CHRISOPHER WALKEN!!! woldent you??  oh yah baby!   LOL.

well thats all from me excuse my crappy spelling.
And MAY ALL YOU'RE FINE DREAMS AND WISHES COME TRUE...


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: NeuroManson on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
If you have a VCR that can do a decent frame by frame, you can find a plethora of subliminal messages mixed in with the effects, such as when a yard sale buyer grabs the bike, you get a stream of anti taxation subliminals throughout the electricution. An easier one to find is the Wizard's flight around the world, with one shot of the German castle framed with "If you lived here, you'd be home by now".


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Dave on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
One of my all time favorite movies! I've watched my VHS copy so many times over the years it's about worn out! Who do we have to get to to see a DVD special edition release? There must be a market, as I write this there is an unopened Laser Disc copy on Ebay going for over $80, and I'd be bidding on it if I had a laser disc player!


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Head Inmate on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I first saw WoSaT in the late 80's or early 90's.  It took me almost 20 years and the advent of Google before I could combine distant memories into sufficient information to do an e-bay search and buy my own copy (seemingly an original copy, but previously viewed...and viewed...and viewed).  The WoSaT is a movie that stays with you and sticks to your soul...much the same way that chewing gum does to the bottom of your shoe.  Since discovering that I'm not the only fanatic...'scuse me...appreciator of Mike's cinematographic efforts, I've learned so many nifty new tidbits of information.  Many, many thanks Mike for your labours, and I hope you feel inspired to venture out past the boundaries of the Never-never-land of Hollywood sometime soon.  

May all your wishes...

Head Inmate of Deb's Insane Asylum


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Pasqual on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I first saw a segment from WOSAT back around 85 ro 86 I think. I probably only saw a minute or so, but somehow it stayed in my memory.  Out of the blue a week ago, someone posted it on a newsgroup (not sure which one.) I downloaded it and am watching it as I write this! It's a pretty good VHS dub with a bit of tracking issues here and there, but I'm so glad to have the full movie after almost 20 years! Cheers to Mike Jittlove! You should be doing this stuff for a major studio!!!!!


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Fox Of Nod on April 27, 2006, 07:31:20 AM
I kept watching the clip here and i memorized that part of the song. I was hoping to find a copy at the local used movie place I went looking for something else and found it my eyes just about flew out of my head and I lunged across the table to get it. Great movie I want the 35/mph suitcase.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Tam-Tam on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
*sigh*

I'm an acquaintance of the Green Wizard, met him back in '82 when he would tote his projector and reels of his shorts to conventions. Those shorts are genius work, no question. This film, as much as I like him, not so much, although he produced the best he could under the circumstances. The producer, while maybe not as satanic as Jittlov makes him out to be, did do a number on this production. I also think Jittlov bludgeons the viewer over the head with his anti-union, anti-insider views, however entitled he may be to his opinions. And the whole subplot with the hoods is just silly.

He's been given every opportunity to clean the movie up to his satisfaction; several friends and acquaintances have given him free Macs and software several times over, us included. But I've given up all hope of him actually producing a DVD. When his mom dies (she had a stroke a few years back) he'll be too devastated to do anything. I hope he proves me wrong and wish him the best!

Thank goodness a couple of his Disney shorts are now available (Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Color, Vol. 2); dubs of his other shorts are up on YouTube and allegedly can be obtained through friends of the Wizard.

I haven't seen him in a few years; the last few times I went to LA I didn't contact him 'cuz visiting him is too sad -- all that wasted talent. The moral: Never unleash an idealist in Hollywood!

May all your fine wishes...
T.


Title: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Sara on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I first saw this movie around 96' and only just able to get a copy of it a couple days ago. This is most likely the best made movie i have EVER scene. When i watch it i cant believe that he was able to accomplish all that he did.  Another big vote for the DVD!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!! AWESOME MOVIE!!!!!

May all your fine dreams and wishes come true!


Title: Re: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: vaguener2 on March 13, 2008, 03:35:45 PM
OOOh my holy Sh!T... this movie is my childhood and i love it...

some animations i did because i watched it...

i love the running bag and flyin' card


thanks for review this one... but i really don't think it's a B movie ^^


Title: Re: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: wondersquare on July 30, 2008, 12:49:18 AM
sad but we may never see a dvd, theirs some problem i cant remember or find that kept him from releasing it on dvd.

as you already know it was released on vhs and laserdisk behind his back by the evil producer. (sadly though it may have never been released otherwise and i wouldnt have seen it)

i bought my copy from a now long gone video store way back in the early 90's, the cover was faded.

theirs a fanmad dvd and a laserdisk to dvd copy on torrents.
i've got both and i can reupload anywhere if needed

(its definitly not a b movie)


Title: Re: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Phaux The Fox on January 18, 2009, 11:01:47 PM
Best
Movie
Ever


Title: Re: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: WingedSerpent on January 19, 2009, 05:07:58 PM
A friend of mine showed me it a while ago, and I loved it.  The song is one of the hightlights for me.


Title: Re: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Draig Schwarzman on July 20, 2010, 11:22:06 AM
"What do marching tripods have to do with Chronos?"
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Well considering the majority of the Wizard's power were the STOP MOTION effects, A lot of which Mike discovered/Pioneered himself, I think it makes rather a lot of sense. Wizard of SPEED and TIME both INTEGRAL parts of stopmotion. :P


Title: Re: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Kathy on August 01, 2010, 11:51:23 AM
Had the pleasure of seeing this in a movie theater....

Jittlov was in Hollywood, FL for a convention appearance. The hotel was part of a complex with a shopping center and a two screen movie theater.  He was nice enough to bring a long a copy and everyone who came to the convention got to see it as part of the admission.

Thinking back on the film I sometimes think of it in the same vein as UHF...if you already get his humor, you'll love it. If not, you'll be scratching your head the whole time.

Sorry to hear that he's no longer in the business.  When I saw his credit in the movie Ghost I figured he'd decided to work completely behind the scenes doing effects - like that guy who made "Hardware Wars" who disappeared into Lucasfilm never to be seen again.   :bluesad:


Title: Re: The Wizard of Speed and Time
Post by: Felicity on March 18, 2017, 10:01:21 PM
If anyone is still looking for a good quality download of The Wizard of Speed and Time, a friend of mine has one on his YouTube channel that’s transferred from LaserDisc. Uploaded with Mike Jittlov’s permission. Video j5a_00YVVkQ (or look for channel Jax184).