Space Circus movie

## Description

*That's right, they were gonna make a movie about this crazy game!*

In this interview with Starshot's producer, Xavier Schon, he explains that Infogrames had asked him to write a movie based on Starshot. By 2002, he had come up with a full movie script (originally in French, but also translated into English), as well as some concept drawings and a short synopsis of the film. The concept was pitched to several companies, but it unfortunately fell through, probably having something to do with the poor sales of the game. Fortunately, all of those original documents are now available to view on the internet!

The story doesn't exactly follow the same plot of the game, but it's based on the same concept of the Space Circus. Although Starshot himself makes no appearance in this story (crazy, right?), it still features many familiar characters like Willfall, Mr. Starcash, and Captain Nobrakes. Instead, an earthling astronaut named Stan takes the spotlight. This story also features Miss Starling, a character who was planned to be in the game but was later cut.

## Story

Space Circus is the story of a young astronaut named Stan. Lost in space and fighting for survival in his malfunctioning space capsule, he is suddenly rescued by Willfall and is taken aboard the Space Circus. Willfall explains to Stan that their Star Juggler has gone missing, and if he doesn't find a replacement soon, it's curtains for him! With no other option, Stan agrees to become the new star juggler. During his training, Stan also meets some new friends, like Bombak the Time Magician, Slik the Chainacrobat, and Miss Starling, one of the best sharpshooters in the universe.

Eventually, the Space Circus arrives on the planet Atonuz for its next show, and it's time for Stan to show off what he's got. Full of confidence from his friends, he puts on a marvelous show... until disaster strikes! His show is sabotaged by spies from the Virtua Center! And to make matters worse, they've kidnapped Miss Starling! It's now up to Stan and his friends to rescue Miss Starling and to shut down the Virtua Center's evil plans once and for all!

## Characters

*You can click on a character's name to go to their wiki page.*

### **Stan**

Stan is an earthling astronaut from NASA. His mission was to find extra-terrestrial life in space... (I guess he ended up accomplishing that pretty well, huh?) After being rescued by Willfall, his new job is to become the new Star Juggler. He may have a lot to learn, but he is very determined.

### **Willfall**

Willfall is a small robot who typically works alongside Captain Nobrakes at the navigation desk of the cockpit. His job now is to mentor Stan and teach him to become the new star juggler.

### **Willfly**

Willfly is one of many of the little tame missiles that can be found buzzing around the corridors of the Space Circus. He is particularly loyal to Willfall, and tends to follow him around just like a little puppy dog.

### **Bombak**

Bombak is the Time Magician. He uses magic to change the form of objects and creatures, sending them back to their pasts or evolving them into their futures. He is very encouraging to Stan and has a great sense of humor.

### **Slik**

Slik is the head of the Chainacrobats, acrobats that can link together in the air just like chain links. He is a bit colder than Bombak, but he still puts in an effort to make Stan feel at home.

### **Miss Starling**

Miss Starling is the Circus' sharpshooter. She has quite a high opinion of herself, and certainly doesn't give Stan the time of day when it comes to office romance.

### **Blat**

Blat is Miss Starling's stage partner, the one responsible for holding up the targets that Miss Starling blasts into pieces. (He doesn't have such a fun job, huh?)

### **Nox Lebo**

Nox Lebo is the ringmaster of the Space Circus. He also aids Miss Starling in her act. He is never very friendly towards Stan or Willfall.

### **Captain Nobrakes**

Captain Nobrakes is the pilot of the Space Circus. He makes sure the Space Circus gets there on time and that the show will go on. Just as long as he doesn't doze off and crash the ship into the ground....

### **Mr. Starcash**

Mr. Starcash is the boss of the Space Circus. Although he is never seen, he always makes himself heard through his spyers: a combination of camera + microphone + speaker on a mechanical arm, placed all throughout the Circus.

### **Wolfgang von Ravel**

Wolfgang von Ravel is the master of the Virtua Center, a massive and indestructible factory vessel that resides deep in the meteorite sea. This is where he takes reality and turns it into a virtual spectacle that he can adjust and perfect, then he will dispose of the original specimens....

### **Star Juggler**

The Star Juggler (who has no specific name) used to be one of the main attractions of the show, but has unfortunately been kidnapped and virtualized by the Virtua Center. Will he ever escape and rejoin the show...?

## **Files**

**English script**

**French script**

**Drawings** + Bonus drawing

**Synopsis**

All of these files together

## Images of Original Concept Art

TitlePage 1Page 4Page 5Page 5Nox LeboTube Transportation SystemPage 33Slik and BombakMiss Starling and BlatCaptain NobrakesSpace Circus on AtonuzPage 52Missile ParadePage 84Page 108Bonus: "Adult" Starshot = Stan?

## Fan art

This project has been abandoned for a long time, but I like to try to "bring it back to life" with my drawings and ideas. I want to see more from this story and its wonderful sci-fi world, so I like to try to create new content around it. That's why I created this site, after all. I don't exactly have any big and ambitious plans to bring Space Circus back, but for now, we can have fun creating things here and there. So, feel free to take a look at the **Gallery**!