Attacks from the Future (original title in Spanish: Ataques Del Futuro) is an independent film series of fantasy–science fiction–adventure made by Calderón Productions, with some valuable help from Subsuelo Audio and Sobrelcielo Video. Most films have been made in Mexico, however, part of the series has been produced in Sweden and Finland. The films started with their first release on the big screen in 2005 with Attacks from the Future Episode I. After the success of the first film, Calderon Productions decided to continue making these films, thus the Saga was born.
It includes two series. The original series started in 2005, and ended in 2012 with Rinoplasticos VI. The expanded series started in 2010 with A Frozen Land, and ended in 2016 with The Reflection of Kripto. Most of the expanded series have been filmed in Finland. The main character of the series, Rimopasto, has also appeared as a holographic figure in the films Heroes del Destino (2014) and Heroes del Destino II (2018), which were also produced by the same filmmakers.
Development
First film In early 2004, Productions Calderon did some test filming in Ixtapa. After watching the footage they decided to make a story about it. The production began in June 2005. At first they had some problems with coming up with the right concept for the heroes, Then they got it. They were to be a mutant race, involved in saving their world and Universe. They are half rhinoceros half plastic: a Rinoplastico. The film takes place 5 million years into the future, so it made sense with these kind of mutations. It took about 2 weeks to film, and several days to edit. To make the figures, props and sets. They used, mostly plastilina (a Mexican type of clay), and all sorts of recycled materials.
Second and third films After the first film productions Calderon decided to make at least two sequels. The production began in the summer of 2006. They took the opportunity to introduce new characters, and expanding world. The film had its premiere in winter 2006. It was also the first to include a Bonus Feature on the DVD. After the second part they started working on the third one. It was filmed during winter of 2007, afterwards it spent a long time in post-production. It was finally released in spring of 2008. At first it was supposed to be the final part of the series, but before the premiere of the third film it was decided that it should be six films.
Fourth film and spin-off After the third film the production took a little break to figure out the next story. After a lot of changes in development they were ready to film. It had its premiere at New Year's Eve 2009. After the fourth film it was decided to make a spin-off. Productions Calderon got help from Guard Entertainment. It was originally supposed to be in Spanish as the other films, but because of the new crew it was made in English. It was filmed in Sweden and Finland 2010. It was the first one to be filmed in snow, as the other ones where filmed in tropic environments.
Fifth and sixth film After Rinoplasticos 4,5: A Frozen Land Productions Calderon were ready to make the fifth instalment of the Rinoplastico series. The filming began summer 2010. In this part they tried to make the audience concentrate more on the story rather than all the action. The film had its premiere in June 2011. The script for the sixth chapter was written during the fall of 2011. Filming started in late December 2011, and was concluded in January 2012. It had its premiere July 2012. It was supposed to be the last part chronologically, and it was the first episode to be an hour long.
Further spin-off films
The release of A Frozen Land inspired new ideas of films featuring other characters. A film about Kripto entered development in summer 2010, later another film about Minipupa was also announced. Both films would serve as prequels and stand-alone films in the series. However both of these films were put on hiatus due to filming of Rinoplasticos V and VI. Almost a month after the premiere of VI a spin-off short was made, called The Good Side is Better. This revived the ideas of the other two prequel films. This series was later titled The Expanded series. The Story of Kripto started filming in fall 2012, and was released that following spring. An untitled Kripto sequel was announced for a 2015 release, as a celebration of the 10-year anniversary. A Warrior's Journey started production in summer 2014. The release of The Paths of Kripto was the final partnership with Janhunen Pictures. DEP Films took over as co-production company during the production of the third Kripto film and will also be distributing future releases.
Original series
Attacks from the Future: The Rinoplasticos (2005)
5 million years in the future a new race called Rinoplasticos are going to leave to a new home. One of them is named Rimopasto. He leads his friends on the way. A squad of evil robots led by the powerful Munra tries to take over the planet and destroy the Rinoplasticos. A friend, The Iguana Rescuer, comes to the aid of the Rinoplasticos and fights against the robots. Munra manages to kill Rimopasto's friends before he himself meets his demise.
Attacks from the Future: Rinoplasticos II (2006)
(Alternately spelled Attacks from the Future 2) As the only survivor of Munra's attack, Rimopasto finds himself alone in the wild. He finds a new friend called Rino who takes him to the city of the Elegant Dinos. The leader of the town is called Rexy and is a good friend of Rino. Meanwhile, the two generals Mucra and Cucra find out that Munra is dead. The generals inform Ork Malok the ruler of the square planet about the discovery. A new breed of robots, including Kripto, prepare to avenge their friend. Rexy sends the Rinoplasticos to hide in the sacred cave. Ork Malok's troops kills the Elegant Dinos. Rexy manages to survive. When the troops arrive at the cave they are ambushed by its protector: The Great Cavern Dragon. The generals are killed while Ork Malok returns home.
Attacks from the Future: Rinoplasticos III (2008)
(Stylized as R-III and alternately spelled Rinoplasticos: Revenge of the Malok) The Rinoplasticos find a relic that teleports them to the center of time. There they encounter a magical being named Torpac. He sends two Rinoplastico warriors from the past to help them defeat the robots. The warriors are called Minipupa and Savion Mimbra. Meanwhile, Mas Malok returns to his home planet and punishes Ork Malok for his previous commands. With the aid of his two new generals: Scales and Kliek, they take their best troops, including an upgraded Kripto, and go to the planet of the Rinoplasticos, to kill them all. Rexy gets to the cave and warns his friends about the attack. The troops land outside the cave and fight the Cavern Dragon, who ultimately is killed by Scales. General 3 Eyes sends the robot troops to fight Minipupa. The Rinoplasticos eventually win the fight. The only robot to survive is Kripto who decides to stay with his new friends. Savion Mimbra is however killed in the fight. Mask Malok tries to escape, but on his way home he is killed by a new alien race called the Depredators.
Attacks from the Future: Rinoplasticos IV (2009)
(Stylized as R-4) The robot race the Depredators led under the command of the evil Mani Comio take over the square planet. They defeat all the remaining robots on the planet, including General 3 Eyes. They then prepare to attack the Rinoplasticos for still unknown reasons. Rimopasto and Rino go on a journey to find more Rinoplasticos. They discover that their warrior friend Minipupa has disappeared, they assume he has some important mission to do (events are explained in A Frozen Land). Some new friends they find are: Rino-Retro, Riplat, Cuernito and Rino Rainbow. They encounter the great Clam Chowder-Luck who tells them a vision of the future. The Depredators land on the planet and captures one Rinoplastico at a time. Rino and Rimopasto with some help from Rexy find their way to a new continent. There they are greeted by the Fighting Primates. Meanwhile, Kripto is captured by Mani Comio.
Attacks from the Future: Rinoplasticos V (2011)
(Alternately spelled Rinoplasticos 5) Rimopasto and Rino have been resting and gathering strength in the village of the Fighting Primates for over a year. Rino gets sent away inside a crystal pyramid, in order to do something very important for their race. The Depredators with the help of the Orgunz attack the village and captures Rimopasto. Meanwhile, Kripto is held prisoner in Mani Comio's laboratory. A clone similar to Kripto is created. Rino meets Torpac inside the pyramid world. Torpac says that he must find Granpupa (previously known as Minipupa) in order to win back the freedom of the Rinoplasticos. Rino is transported to a mysterious jungle. He is attacked by strange creatures called Naranxilles. A new friend called Rhinochero saves Rino from the Naranxilles. He shows Rino that he and some other warrior Rinoplasticos have lived in peace there. He says to Rino that they will help him free Rimopasto from the Depredators. Mani Comio lands on the planet and searches for the location of Rino.
Attacks from the Future: Rinoplasticos VI (2012)
(Stylized as and alternately spelled Rinoplasticos: The Final Battle) Clam Chowder-Luck tells the story of the evolution of the Rinoplasticos. Rino and his new friends led by Rhinochero make their way out of the jungle. They find a creature called Cerdoplastico who shows them where Granpupa is. They eventually meet Granpupa who tells them that he had to stop a relic in the frozen lands. He then tells them that he will guide them to the secret city. Meanwhile, the evil forces of the Triangle planet led by General 6 Eyes find the remains of Mas Malok in the Intergalactic ocean. Rimopasto is shown that the Depredators want to make bottles out of the Rinoplasticos. A friend called Riplat is killed and his body is filled with liquid. Rimopasto is held alive as they still have use of him. Mani Comio finds Rino and his friends he fights and defeats them. They are all taken to the base as prisoners. Kripto escapes the laboratory and frees the Rinoplasticos. During the escape Kripto defeats his evil clone. Meanwhile, Mas Malok has been rebuilt as Super Malok. He tells his troops to prepare for the final battle. Rino and his friends face Mani Comio who is revealed to be the Court Jester (previously appeared in Rinoplasticos II) who was believed to be dead. Super Malok arrives with his troops and a great battle takes place. Rexy arrivies with a ship and helps his friends get away. The Court Jester takes out a bomb and destroys himself, Super Malok and the planet. Back home the Rinoplasticos are greeted by Toprac, Clam Chowder-Luck and the Orgunz. They all celebrate their victory. (The first episode to be an hour long)
In a post-credit scene the evil clone of Kripto survives and finds the crystal pyramid. He travels back in time to the human age. The President is informed that a mysterious ship is approaching Earth. The President replies that the age of the Atomic war has begun.
Expanded series
A Frozen Land (2010)