Decades in the making, Aladdin 3477 is the magnum opus trilogy of films from visionary artist Matt Busch, known for illustrating Hollywood properties like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Stranger Things. Based on the Arabian Nights classic tale Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp, this futuristic spin is literally years ahead of its time.

The Aladdin 3477 storyline is much different than the Disney animated version most are familiar with. Stemming from the roots of the original story, this live-action take is much darker in tone. Writer/Director Busch comments, “As much as I love the Disney films, here you’ll find no singing and no blue genie doing crazy comedy impressions.” Busch promises the Aladdin 3477 films will instead resemble more of a Star Wars look and feel with it’s epic scale of action and cinematic wonder.

The trilogy stars Erik Steele as the charming thief, a role that was sought after by nearly 10,000 applicants worldwide who submitted for the part. Actress Christi Perovski, who was previously in movies such as Whip it with Drew Barrymore and Real Steel with Hugh Jackman and Evangeline Lilly, is playing Kamala, the Princess of India. Beyond the leads, Aladdin 3477‘s cast brings forth a truly ensemble work of art. There may not be a talking parrot, but Busch insists these wild characters are for a new generation and ones you’ll never forget.

The Aladdin 3477 production filmed in over a dozen countries around the world. Primarily taking place across the futuristic landscapes of India, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Kingdom of Cambodia, the bulk of the interior sets were actually filmed at the Kaleidoscope Koi Soundstage in Clinton Township, Michigan.

The crew focused on classic tangible filmmaking techniques, using in-camera puppetry and miniatures as well as digital compositing. Busch elaborates, “This is contemporary science fiction, so of course there will be digital effects. However, I think with a lot of today’s movies, something is lost with redundant CGI and 3-D animation, so we’re shooting as much of it in camera with practical effects as we can.”

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. The first film is all but complete and we’re planning an exciting promotional campaign!”

While Aladdin 3477 may not be a musical, music and sound will certainly play a big part. First Assistant Director Steven “Oz” Pankotai elaborates, “To me, sound is half of the experience. So for as much as we are putting into the beautiful imagery on the screen, we want to create a pulse-pounding extravaganza for your ears as well.” FiXT recording artist Celldweller has been announced as the featured music artist. In addition to numerous tracks that have been licensed for the film, Busch is utilizing tons of production elements from Refractor Audio, which is also helmed by Klayton of Celldweller.

Which brings it back to Busch, who spring-boarded this adventure decades ago. In addition to writing the screenplay and directing the action, Busch illustrated hundreds of concept sketches and paintings of the elaborate sets, quirky robots, sleek starships, and enigmatic characters. In an effort to stay true to the original vision, every single shot in the films were also storyboarded by Busch himself. That said, the end result is truly the work of dozens involved. The passion and professionalism carried out by all will be delivering a lightning-in-a-bottle ride you won’t want to miss!

Principal photography began in the summer of 2014 and took nearly 5 years to complete, almost to the day. At the 2018 Hong Kong Business Awards, Aladdin 3477 won an award for “Most Anticipated Film Project.” Busch marvels, “This is by far the biggest thing I’ve ever put my all into. We’re not skimping on anything. I’m compelled to make the Aladdin 3477 trilogy the kind of movies that I would camp out in line for.”

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