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Fanedit Name: West Wing: The 25th Amendment
Faneditor Name: RollWave
Tagline: A fairly stunning act of patriotism, and a fairly ordinary act of fatherhood.
Original Movie Title: The West Wing
Genre: Drama
Fanedit Type: TV-to-Movie
Original Release Date: 2003
Original Running Time: 336 minutes
Fanedit Release Date: December 2013
Fanedit Running Time: 144 minutes
Brief Synopsis:
This TV-to-Movie Fanedit based on Aaron Sorkinâs award-winning series The West Wing showcases one of the showâs most compelling arcs, President Bartletâs decision to invoke the 25th Amendment and temporarily remove himself from office. In addition to Jed, Leo, CJ, Toby, Josh, Donna, Will and the great supporting cast, this movie also includes guest stars John Goodman, Taye Diggs and Matthew Perry in some of the funniest and most dramatic scenes of the entire series.
Intention:
The West Wing is a fantastic show, but with 42 minutes per episode, 22 episodes per season and 7 seasons of material, (re)watching the entire series requires a massive time investment. This movie was created to provide a standalone product that can be enjoyed in a single evening. Comprising scenes from 8 different episodes spanning the end of Season 3 to the start of Season 5, this fanedit is a feature-length movie, intended for West Wing veterans and newcomers alike.
Cuts and Additions:
Extensive cuts throughout for both time and continuity, the most significant of which are listed below.
18 Minute Prologue: Selected scenes from Season 3 episodes âWe Killed Yamamotoâ and âPosse Comitatusâ to setup and show the Abdul Shareef assassination.
0:18 - 0:43: Combined Season 4 episodes âPrivateersâ and âLife on Marsâ into a single day.
-Shortened Amy and Abbyâs scenes
-Shortened the scene in the VPâs office and cut CJ to maintain continuity.
-Shortened the Pres/VP/Leo scene
0:43 - 1:42: Season 4 episodes âCommencementâ and âTwenty Fiveâ.
-Cut the Toby/Andy/twins arc
-Cut Will writing the commencement speech arc
-Shortened the scene at the National Arboretum
1:42 - end: Season 5 episodes â7A WF 83429â and âThe Dogs of Warâ
-Cut over half of the scenes showing the Bartlets sad or arguing
-Moved the âZoey on Al Jazeeraâ scene forward in the timeline by a few scenes to keep the action from resolving so fast.
-Cut the extended arc surrounding the 2nd speech (if Zoey had died).
-Cut most scenes involving scheming republicans threatening to legislate.
-Cut most scenes involving democrats wanting Bartlet back.
-Cut Ryan Pierce from all scenes.
-Ended a few seconds early at a final image of a triumphant president instead of a resentful first lady.
18 Minute Prologue: Selected scenes from Season 3 episodes âWe Killed Yamamotoâ and âPosse Comitatusâ to setup and show the Abdul Shareef assassination.
0:18 - 0:43: Combined Season 4 episodes âPrivateersâ and âLife on Marsâ into a single day.
-Shortened Amy and Abbyâs scenes
-Shortened the scene in the VPâs office and cut CJ to maintain continuity.
-Shortened the Pres/VP/Leo scene
0:43 - 1:42: Season 4 episodes âCommencementâ and âTwenty Fiveâ.
-Cut the Toby/Andy/twins arc
-Cut Will writing the commencement speech arc
-Shortened the scene at the National Arboretum
1:42 - end: Season 5 episodes â7A WF 83429â and âThe Dogs of Warâ
-Cut over half of the scenes showing the Bartlets sad or arguing
-Moved the âZoey on Al Jazeeraâ scene forward in the timeline by a few scenes to keep the action from resolving so fast.
-Cut the extended arc surrounding the 2nd speech (if Zoey had died).
-Cut most scenes involving scheming republicans threatening to legislate.
-Cut most scenes involving democrats wanting Bartlet back.
-Cut Ryan Pierce from all scenes.
-Ended a few seconds early at a final image of a triumphant president instead of a resentful first lady.
Release Information
NTSC DVD-5
Special Features
Short compilation of funny clips and quotes that I would have liked to include in the main movie but had to be cut.
Special Thanks:
Metrostar for volunteering to be the first previewer, and Neglify for his detailed notes.
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