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CGI VFX Animated Short Film: "The Iron Giant 2 Short Film" by Christian Day, Kurt Baringer. The Iron Giant 2.0: Mansley Featured on www.cgmeetup.ne...
Mansley is a story set in the early 2000’s 40 years after the events in Rockwell.
Story: Kent Mansley is now an old man being interviewed about his life spent chasing down the Iron Giant. Mansley goes into detail about his life and obsession, flashing back on his past, and ways he tried to track him down. One day he stumbles on the key.
History: Christian Day, a cg artist in commercials and VFX, first conceived this project as a small :30 second trailer that would have been quick to put together, as well as a project to work with on with friends, but it changed and morphed into something much larger over time. It took 4 years of on and off, re-shoots, pick up shots and re-edits. The team of Christian Day and Richard Jones shot parts of it every year for 4 years in a row, all in October, to stick to the feeling of the original shoots. The big push was to finish in time for “Ready Player One”, with music and end credits to go the team pulled it off just in time for the “Ready Player One” release, which the Iron Giant appears in.
Story By: Christian Day, Kurt Baringer
Mansley: Robert Mitchell
Young Mansley: Kurt Baringer
Music: William Frank Jones
Camera: Richard Jones
CG: Christian Day
Compositing: Christian Day, Hubert Wozniak
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Homepage: www.christianday.net
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[@jakimusPrime_07]

Man, the actor playing mansley in this did a amazing job, protraying the character, right down to the speech patterns

[@Ingaming_Coma246]

So it’s Kent Mansley, after nearly destroying Rockwell; is out looking for the Iron Giant. Sounds like a good movie o^o

[@dcta51]

The fact that its live action is dope too since the original animated film was very realistic.

[@Khris_HeimdallDetachment]

George Rockwell is of my favorite politicians.

[@robertpennington1381]

interesting story. The 'bad guy' learns to do good while searching for the Big Guy.

[@Fireglo]

I don't think Kent was really the bad guy his intentions were good just not well thought out.

[@ThePandoraGuy]

@@Fireglo He was also a product of his time. The Red Scare and the Space Race.

[@ninjabunnywholivesinsideaw8216]

Not the bad guy? Kent intentionally tried to kill the Iron Giant, knowing fully well that Hogarth was in the Giant's hands. Oh, and don't forget that he drugged Hogarth and threatened to separate him from his mother forever.

[@CEBph5997]

So, Mansley finally realized his mistake after what happened after he mistakenly ordered to fire the nuclear missile at Iron Giant, at a town, where he and others are? And now he's taking care of Iron Giant, piecing him back together? Now This I wanna see turned into a movie instead of a short film.

[@phillipwalling7470]

I'd like to see the sequel where Kent mansley redeems himself.

[@autumbreeze1129]

@@phillipwalling7470 the tasty way to poop

[@Detailedstream]

Kent Mansley he olds

[@Detailedstream]

Me: So Speaking Mistake, Biggest Mistake, Kent Because you, You Shouldn't Grab Radio from General Rogard to Order Nautilus Launch misslies and the Giant Saved Rockwell and you need to learn be Behave yourself Control your Temper, patient And Quit Lying, then until You look Old your Finally tell giant How Sorry to made up DO YOU UNDERSTAND TO GIANT, MANSLEY!?

[@kommiekoathanger1418]

Mistakenly my ass, Kent mansley had that missile fired on purpose.

[@HeilRay]

Iron Giant is underrated as hell.

[@kelleykelkel3370]

I totally agree! Somebody needs to redo it or make a part 2. But it has to be a great director!

[@caerulette6456]

Nah it's over rated as hell.

[@a_trueyoungblood182]

Nah I fucking love this movie >:(

[@YushUhBeanz]

True

[@gilbertogonzalez2012]

Ikr

[@holdnaye]

Legend has it he is still pooping from that chocolate bar

[@bryeebeast5468]

Cocoa-lax it was called

[@aliventperson]

Coco Lax is a medication that is similar to what prunes do. Help you digest food better.

[@restraczyt8812]

The iron giant was literally my childhood movie.its my favourite movie now too!

[@MaryJayProductions]

The sequel no one knew they wanted

[@lutfensusshow5397]

I did

[@Unknown-he8gs]

I did

[@R3V153]

I did

[@Maskedmenace8267]

I dis

[@Puppet.Master]

But it was The sequel everyone needed

[@rickstir7144]

This needs to happen! The original story line but live action... The same actors that voiced the characters with the exception of the kid. This would be EPIC!

[@_MrLee]

Um no

[@mikebell5315]

We need Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) to reprise the roll of Kent Mansley.

[@ravenouself4181]

I would say: Use the same dialogs and everything, just change the visuals from 2D to 3D. There is no flaws in the music or voice acting at all.

[@KBAFourthtime]

If you mean except for Eli Marienthal as Hogarth Hughes, which do you mean, keep Hogarth as a kid, but recast him with a current child actor, or have someone else take over as an older Hogarth?

[@MrEggBoi]

Nah, I say just have Hogarth when he’s older. Having another kid or not having the same kid would be weird and wouldn’t make that much sense

[@kristijan99]

i miss the good old cartoons that made my childhood

[@Waltham1892]

Where's the Giant, Mansley!

[@roachdoggjr722]

LAUNCH THE MISSILE NOW

[@tiffanytom1431]

Wow🤖

[@user-rv3gm7lu5i]

Waltham1892 Where’s the giant, mansley?

[@Waltham1892]

I stand corrected, Sir.

[@soundersayako422]

Waltham1892 Step outside Mansley....😡

[@WilczycaCzarownica]

When I was little girl I'm watched The Iron Giant movie. I will be happy if someone do part 2.

[@Bruh-yb8qo]

WilczycaCzarownica how old were you

[@lpsspooderman9005]

Close enough Maybe, 5 or 7

[@Stunnzu]

Close enough I was like 6 when I watched it now I’m 23

[@dreistenfranklin7521]

Same here.

[@jorgehernandez5499]

There is no need for a part 2

[@Ricardo-kv5tk]

One of the most beautiful movies, wish there was a second

[@Yogi80009]

We see him getting put back together at the end of the movie but they still haven't made a 2nd movie

[@jorgehernandez5499]

Cuz they don't need a second movie

[@ThaRealItzKryptic]

@@jorgehernandez5499 but i do

[@_Phantasm]

@@jorgehernandez5499 they might now need one, but god damn it we do

[@fero673]

IKR ITS STUPID😂

[@aleishagillespie3251]

Brad bird said he wont fo a sequel

[@johncreed9433]

Ah yes. The Kent Mansley redemption arc we've all been waiting for.

[@MrDaRiAn21]

Wow! To see Mansley now reflect in recognizes faults, is good. I watched Iron Giant a lot as a kid, and I recently watched it in 2023, and for the first time, saw the deleted scenes. This movie was is highly underrated, but it’s still classic in my eyes.

[@Austinator0630]

The Giant's Dream is documentary that highly recommendable. It gives anybody a deeper look in the making of The Iron Giant.

[@slotzoffuntrue]

You did so much with so little, this is impressive stuff. I appreciate the little doses of Iron Giant people put out over the years, thank you!

[@RumbleFish69]

As soon as he said "got out of jail", I knew who it was. This is a great concept film, or short story.

[@HaloWolf102]

The Iron Giant will be starring in the new Movie 'Ready Player One' in theaters March 29

[@Bruh-yb8qo]

James Mitchell No shit Sherlock 🕵️‍♀️

[@Khris_HeimdallDetachment]

I feel like this is a gay bot.

[@anakin4917]

Yeah to die in it, I was pissed to see him die

[@yvceo6187]

@@anakin4917 it's confusing because in the original iron giant movie, he survived a fucking nuclear bomb

[@davidsoto4313]

James Mitchell and there’s going to be fucking chucky

[@Bebe-fq8yb]

Such good CGI, Mansley looks so real!

[@fsajjad83]

General: WHERE'S THE GIANT, MANSLEY?! Mansley:-Looks at giant- Oh. Meanwhile In the Cars Universe... Sheriff to Mcqueen: Boy, you're in a heap o' trouble.

[@zyc6153]

I was surprised when I first saw this that it was Kent Mansley. It's interesting to see a redemption story for him.

[@Lil_Juice20]

Bro that animation though you know how real that looks or am I just seeing things

[@Oscar-j6b]

It has good texture and lighting, the movement still feel a little fake but hey is not made with millions of dollars so is really good with what they have as a budget.

[@tabertajeter6600]

I thought that was the kid who found the iron giant

[@kassandragreene5505]

ScOoBs NaNi so did I.

[@jorgehernandez5499]

The kid did find the giant, this is the guy that tried to destroy the giant

[@tabertajeter6600]

Makes sense

[@weldingguy5633]

Hogarth?

[@supernova8604]

@@weldingguy5633 yes

[@Battlefieldfan146]

The beginning reminds me of those Halo 3 ads where marines recounted war stories.

[@mattripley2220]

The arm connecting was the best part of this.. 3:11

[@EverestEverly]

Holy crap I want to see this turned into a full movie now 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mariavictoriajaunsolo5278]

Hogarth: (opens the door for the third time) "Kent Mansley, you work for the gouverment..."

[@kidprime6863]

Mansley: IIII was not going to say that

[@ALLThingsOfEpicness]

This was well made my friend! Iron Giant is easily my favorite movie of all time. It is so underrated! If you haven't seen the Signature Edition I highly recommend it

[@restraczyt8812]

The iron giant was my childhood movie

[@joedames7432]

Mine too

[@AstaBros-y7p]

Same😊

[@TheMikeman1210]

I know its fan made really well done but i hope if they ever did a live action they dont make him (iron giant) look shorter lile in this clip

[@blackmerkit142]

The Iron Giant is an amazing movie, and one of my favorite’s of all time.

[@Gabriel-he6ih]

Oh,my God. My heart you jumped out. I cant believe it.

[@areallycoolguy7637]

So you couldn’t find a giant robotic metal man

[@leer3896]

Who knows we can’t even find a planet with life

[@blvdes]

@@leer3896 literally unrelated

[@anomelli2661]

I've been wanting a live action for years, I liked this short.

[@ravenouself4181]

This "Short" makes what Hollywood keeps chugging out look amateurish at best. Well done.

[@anthonybrubaker4477]

This is actually making me cry 😢. Need to start a petition for iorn giant 2.

[@Kraziel797]

THIS NEEDS A MOVIE NOW!!!

[@frankemmanuel8776]

Would love to see a part 2 of this movie

[@universalparadox5412]

You forget that the screw was beeping and lit up when Hogart let it go back to the Giant. Other than that GREAT concept script and film. AND GREAT TITLE!!!😂

[@supergamerhell5110]

I think we all wish iron giant would make a return, but we all know why our favorite giant robot will never come back

[@goldenlion105]

Dont tease me like this man! The Iron Giant is a movie for your soul. Its origins is based on the creators sister having being murdered /gunned down by her husband. The pitch for the movie by him was” think of a gun that has a soul and doesnt want to be a fun.” “a Soul never dies.” Hogarth’s mom

[@kidprime6863]

Are you for real?

[@meliniebrown5888]

I have that movie in DVD, this video is amazing.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💐💐

[@Ciancreations]

For a second, I thought that was meant to be Hogarth, but I realized a few seconds and oh it’s Mansley.

[@thefutureofgardening5912]

Well done on this short film. Wish there were another movie.

[@V1ruzs]

Man I grew up watching Iron giant

[@jamesderington9141]

When the Space Bat Angel Dragon descends... The Iron Giant will rise.

[@dbrxsdgo]

Pretty cool. And good take on what a potential sequel, of sorts, could be. 👍

[@Chetoman982]

I wish to see a sequel of iron Giant where Hogarth is an adult and mansley regrets what he did to the iron Giant and searches for him to redeem himself.

[@meowskulls4653]

It's been long time I'm still waiting for 2

[@jorgehernandez5499]

2 is never going to come out because there is no need to make a second one

[@h2ddengamers44]

@@jorgehernandez5499 plus I feel like if they make a second one...it's going to be terrible...

[@ЮляШилкина-р2ъ]

I LOVE THIS CARTOON, THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!

[@bryancarroll4648]

Great interpretation of what happened after the movie

[@boneswtff]

kinda sad they never did part 2 😞 it’s been years

[@bigrffbluehhh9073]

Its 2020

[@kinerealobren]

Loved this movie as a kid.

[@BOOM-BLOBER]

Searched up "most underrated animated movies" the iron giant animated version popped up watched it and it was amazing

[@kndonehundredm3715]

Brad Bird said there will never be a second Iron Giant.

[@JaxenGonzales]

That’s really good I hope one day they will make a live action of the iron giant

[@heatheryancey5375]

*SUUUUUPAMAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN*

[@h2ddengamers44]

I love the iron giant, it's one of my favorite movies but...even I gotta agree having an iron giant 2 is pointless...some things are best left alone and this is one of them

[@supergamerhell5110]

I think a remake would work just fine

[@TXPocks]

Man this gave me chills. I’ve been saying for like 20 years now how we needed a live action Iron Giant, or even a sequel to the original.

[@SolVentulus]

This was pretty good, loved the original movie and seeing him in CG like this was great. Also, what was the music towards the end and played through the most of the credits?

[@ballisticmissile7079]

The iron giant is one of my favorite movies

[@yellowscout2467]

Prequel of "Iron Giant: Reforged", perhaps

[@ThaRealItzKryptic]

U REALLY ANIMATED HIS ARM REFORMING

[@notyourwolf3857]

I had a dream a new iron giant game out and it was done slick animation with great art

[@dutch_asocialite]

I just realised, the Iron Giant would make for a great SCP Foundation prequel.

[@RennieAsh]

Mansley : I am not a missile trigger

[@_MrLee]

Technically Mansley was just doing his job, and got mocked for saying a giant metal man was around... He was forced to be the bad guy...

[@Patandmat3125]

Let’s hope there’s actually going to be a sequel

[@TheIronGiant25YearsLater]

This was definitely an inspiration for us.

[@mrinzo991]

Its been my fav movie for my whole life

[@honeypot1066]

Magnificent. Pure art.

[@jamiemcdermott835]

If they ever do decide make a sequel tv show or a franchise to the first movie this should be the main reason mansley and the giant and see how there bond grows because I could make it if given the chance and I could take the book and adapt it for that

[@Dragonfury-jm9db]

Who ever doesn't like the Iron Giant then I hate them.

[@bumstuff1440]

"WHERE'S THE ROBOT, MANSLEY?"

[@androidrock9101]

I wish it have Iron Giant 2 movie

[@makaveli9-yf6ou]

This sample would make a great movie

[@rockerknight900]

Memories... ( !

[@crystalhansen1543]

Please. Make iron giant 2 when you find him :(

[@max3dlee]

OUTStanding! Well done!

[@Whatever-pb2dy]

What ever happened to hogarth and i thought Mansley was bad!

[@jorgehernandez5499]

He is bad he is looking for the giant in this vid

[@ErickSoares3]

@@jorgehernandez5499 I understood that he was put in charge of looking for the Giant in a way to pay his past mistakes.

[@Alejandroigarabide]

He seems to have repented. He mentions his "mistakes" from his early days.

[@joehumpston7937]

I don’t think of him as being bad per say; just mis informed. It’s kind of in our nature to be fearful of that which we don’t understand.

[@pickleproductions5736]

There's this thing called a character arc.

[@linkjs2006]

Man the feels the original had

[@GhastMan03]

Suuupermaaan

[@imontheinternet6823]

This concept is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! And way better than anything Hollywood is giving us. But what the f*** do I know.

[@computingananswer766]

Hairs on the back of me head - activated!

[@DatLe-xt7ee]

This is so awesome

[@cavetr0ll799]

Gorgeous!

[@meathead6155]

Feels like X File meet Iron Giant.

[@KameariKillScreen]

Great concept!

[@persistanker]

Good memories.

[@ImTheReal]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW Awesomeeeee

[@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639]

This obviously isn't cannon, so I can't fault you for all the ways this could have been different in theory. Be kinda hard for him, and his various peaces, to hide after the Rockwell incident, I would think. And he can fly, after all. But, all that aside, I'll just say this: Nicely animated.

[@ricvaladez2563]

O one talking about the end credits showing more robots coming to earth during the credits.

[@Kingofbread123]

I would love for part two of the iron giant

[@marcusrobinson5953]

Definitely needs another

[@stmi8291]

This needs to become a book at least

[@anthonyjrodjr]

I wish this was real i would love to see this

[@zensohvh]

This is such a good video!

[@KBAFourthtime]

To think I originally thought it was Hogarth Hughes all grown old, remember the original movie's timeline was the 1950s.