http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html en-gb 30 Sat 19 Dec 2009 23:36:42 GMT+1 A feed of user comments from the page found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=18#comment13 If you were noticeable ClikOn, you will have noticed that Damon Albarn's monkey opera was in fact shown last year.There was a lot of publicity about it, even a documentary on BBC1.Anyway, I think this is a great idea to have as your opening titles. It's different, innovative and should produce some fond memories.Well done BBC, on a very good choice. Thu 29 May 2008 11:03:22 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=17#comment12 This post has been Removed Thu 29 May 2008 10:46:33 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=15#comment11 I'm sure i'm not the first person to mention this, but does anyone else think the characters are just cartoon versions of the old tv program?If the artist is trying to pass these off as an original idea then i'm not sure if he'll find himself in some sort of legal wrangle as the similarities between the characters in the tv show and the new BBC characters (caricatures at best!) are unmistakeable. Thu 29 May 2008 09:33:33 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=14#comment10 Snaggers, I think you'll find that there have been a lot of different versions made of the story in various countries.There was a critically acclaimed version that came out in Hong Kong in the mid 90s.The reason that the 1978 Japanese one is referred to so much is because it was the most popular version that had ever been released.A more recent version of the story was made in Japan in 2007. The story is a classic, and like any Western classic, there are multiple adaptations and versions being released. Thu 29 May 2008 07:59:35 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=12#comment9 What a terrifying sight. Good job I can avoid it because I am boycotting the lot. Wed 28 May 2008 16:48:12 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=11#comment8 First off we have BBC1 being used for advertising for three seperate west end shows. (Joseph; Sound of Music; Oliver)Now the whole of the BBC is going to be used as an advertising vehicle for Damon Albarn and his new opera.http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/arts/saturdayreview_20070630.shtmlJust where does the BBC charter end and the commercial world start? Or do you guys need the cash as you are sending more journalists to the games than we are sending athletes? Wed 28 May 2008 14:34:56 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=10#comment7 I wish Money the best in his journey in China. Wed 28 May 2008 14:15:43 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=8#comment6 The monkey looks scary and weird. I agree with the majority of my fellow bloggers. Change him now and we can all forgive and forget... Don't we want to encourage kids to watch the olympics?? Wed 28 May 2008 13:04:30 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=7#comment5 I'm just puzzled why this famous "Chinese" novel, (that was made for Japanese tv before being shown on BBC2 (with translation) has now been "re-made" for the BBC, but once again using Japanese actors. I thought it would have made more sense to use Chinese actors as a homage to the host country, if not, you may as well have used a Bulldog travelling to the east as a more direct interpretation. Wed 28 May 2008 13:04:03 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=5#comment4 This post has been Removed Wed 28 May 2008 12:09:15 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=4#comment3 This post has been Removed Wed 28 May 2008 11:24:36 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=2#comment2 I know DAB radio is brilliant, but unless I've missed a technological break through it can't yet give me pictures. However according to Ollie Williams above."You'll be seeing Monkey across TV, radio, online, mobile and interactive coverage of the Games from BBC Sport."I look forward to seeing Monkey make an appearance on my radio! Wed 28 May 2008 11:10:55 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=1#comment1 Sorry BBC but you have just ignited the seeds of thousands of childrens nightmares. Monkey is one scary looking dude! Wed 28 May 2008 09:52:36 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/05/monkeys_journey_begins.html?page=0#comment0 I think you're being a bit unfair to the TV show you know as "Monkey" there.I grew up watching it in the late 80s in Australia, and I have strong fond memories of it. But aside from that, "Saiyuuki" as it was originally known in Japan (it being a TV series made in Japan in 1978), is a hugely successful and well known adaptation of Journey to the West, infact the first TV version ever made.I'm a huge fan of every adaptation of Journey to the West. So the Olympic adventures of Sun Wukong (Monkey), Zhu Bajie (Pigsy) and Sha Wujing (Sandy) should be a lot of fun! Wed 28 May 2008 06:48:18 GMT+1