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Zimeros
Learned Scribe
Brazil
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 Posted - 08 Mar 2005 : 20:58:42
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Well my friends, I come back to forum, after a long time without any post, and in this time I've heard about the creation of a new movie about D&D, something like D&D II, someone can tell me if is it true? I hope it isn't because I hate D&D movie, it is terrible.
And, for the people that still didn't forgot me, I'm creating more things like "the capoerist" and I'll post here in a short time(or I hope to do it )...
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Edited by - Alaundo on 08 Mar 2005 23:09:30
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 08 Mar 2005 : 21:47:40
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I do understand that there was some develpment plans for another movie, however develpment plans are a long didtance from making a movie.
I know of many movie proposals that have been undergoing stages of develpment that takes 5 to 15 years. |
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Haman
Seeker
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2005 : 23:18:17
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From what I heard, it's not only true, but they are also making D&D III. Both D&D II and III will be 'straight to video' movies.
Also, I guess they are getting the main character back, but of course not Jeremy Irons, the Wayans guy, or Thora Birch. |
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Mystery_Man
Senior Scribe
USA
455 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2005 : 03:02:09
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I'll probably buy them no matter if they suck or not. Well, yeah I most definitly will having no self control at all. 
DM: A broad shouldered man stands before you, his chiseled frame and grim visage exuding malevolence. He wears dark leather and bears a sword on his hip. His face looks as if chiseled from stone, every line deep with hatred and anger. His shadowed eyes and blue lips purse as if to--
Elf: Wait wait, he's wearing lipstick?
Dwarf: Damn, even the bard's not sissy enough to wear makeup
Halfing: HAAAAH HA HA! Is he wearing curlers?
DM: No, he's bald! Shut up! He's really scary looking!
Dwarf: Pff, sure, sure he is. Bald with blue lips. Grim visage my ass! You want this one?
Elf: Yeah I got it, but you handle the scrawny-ass overacting wizard.
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2005 : 04:41:33
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I made the mistake of spending money to see the first movie. Five minutes into it, I expected to see Jeremy Irons wringing his hands and cackling maniacally, like every clichéd evil guy. Ten minutes into it and I was verbally spouting my hopes to see someone, anyone, get naked so there was something woth watching. Needless to say, there was a total of 12 people in the theater at this time, and all must have played D&D, because when I screamed, "A thief has about NO chance to use an artifactual wand! Read the DMG!", everyone there clapped.
Folks, if you think we have a bad enough stigma playing D&D, this movie, and any others that are coming out, WILL NOT HELP. Let's just stick with the Lord of the Rings movies (and, Gods willing, the Hobbit if Jackson can do it), and stay away from Marlon Wayans!
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2005 : 04:42:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Zimeros
Well my friends, I come back to forum, after a long time without any post, and in this time I've heard about the creation of a new movie about D&D, something like D&D II, someone can tell me if is it true? I hope it isn't because I hate D&D movie, it is terrible.
There has been at least one thread devoted to this subject already. Try doing a search for it and if you have any trouble finding it let me know.
And yes, it's true...just when you thought it was safe to go see a movie... |
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Alparon
Seeker
Turkey
67 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 08:53:55
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i once heard that Hollywood was going to shoot a "Drizzt Trilogy" starring Chow Yun Fat as Drizzt
has anyone heard of that, it would be awesome!!!
--the idea was to make the movie of the first 3 books--
and plus i agree with zimeros that they do not make a D&D movie again. at least they must not shoot the continuation(lack of english) of the first-it was a shame |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 15:37:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Alparon
i once heard that Hollywood was going to shoot a "Drizzt Trilogy" starring Chow Yun Fat as Drizzt
has anyone heard of that, it would be awesome!!!
--the idea was to make the movie of the first 3 books--
That one can be filed under "wishful thinking by zealous fans." |
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Mystery_Man
Senior Scribe
USA
455 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 18:07:29
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Originally posted by Alparon
i once heard that Hollywood was going to shoot a "Drizzt Trilogy" starring Chow Yun Fat as Drizzt
I heard it was William Hung.  |
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Kentinal
Great Reader
4689 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 18:28:46
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"Based on the phenomenally successful role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons 2 takes you deeper into the dark and fantastical world of this fantasy epic. When the evil sorcerer Damodar braves a perilous whirlwind vortex to steal the elemental black orb he declares a sinister plan of vengeance against the kingdom of Ismir. Berek, a decorated warrior, and Melora, an amateur sorceress join four heroes representing Intelligence, Wisdom, Honor and Strength to battle against Damodar's growing army of gruesome creatures, flying harpies and an ice dragon to reach a vault room holding the orb. Together, they build their own army to retrieve the orb using elemental forces to defeat Damodar before he summons the sleeping black dragon whose omnipotent evil powers could lay waste to the entire kingdom."
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Mystery_Man
Senior Scribe
USA
455 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 21:04:37
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 23:51:13
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| Please do not do another D&D movie,please.I couldn't even finish watching it. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2005 : 07:26:04
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Originally posted by VEDSICA
Please do not do another D&D movie,please.I couldn't even finish watching it.
Unfortunately movie studios aren't like Radio Delilah where they listen to requests. If as previously mentioned, the last D&D movie made a profit, then that and the belief that LOTR fans will rush to see another fantasy movie fueled this production. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2005 : 17:19:03
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by VEDSICA
Please do not do another D&D movie,please.I couldn't even finish watching it.
Unfortunately movie studios aren't like Radio Delilah where they listen to requests. If as previously mentioned, the last D&D movie made a profit, then that and the belief that LOTR fans will rush to see another fantasy movie fueled this production.
Yup. Hollywood is known for taking a concept and milking it to death before moving on to something new -- if they even move on then! |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2005 : 21:35:57
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I'm surprised only because I didn't think the first D&D movie made that much money.  |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 01:08:46
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Alparon
i once heard that Hollywood was going to shoot a "Drizzt Trilogy" starring Chow Yun Fat as Drizzt
has anyone heard of that, it would be awesome!!!
--the idea was to make the movie of the first 3 books--
That one can be filed under "wishful thinking by zealous fans."
It's slightly off. I believe the reality of the situation was that the Realms got licensed/contracted/whatever out to the production company that was (at the time) making Hercules and Xena. However, the deadline to get something under production came and went and the license thus expired.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 01:28:15
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
I'm surprised only because I didn't think the first D&D movie made that much money.
Indeed, the only figures I have seen don't show a profit. Of course, that's not factoring in sales and rentals of videos and DVDs which might make up the defecit. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 02:40:11
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Originally posted by SirUrza
It's slightly off. I believe the reality of the situation was that the Realms got licensed/contracted/whatever out to the production company that was (at the time) making Hercules and Xena. However, the deadline to get something under production came and went and the license thus expired.
Having seen the odd episode or two of those shows, all I can say is a heartful "Thank Lurue!" that the license expired.
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 02:41:39
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Indeed, the only figures I have seen don't show a profit. Of course, that's not factoring in sales and rentals of videos and DVDs which might make up the defecit.
Interesting numbers, however they might not tell the entire story.
I have heard claims that the accounting system used is involved that it is not clear when real costs have been paid. A pratice that appeared to evolve from actors that had a percentage of profit as part of their pay.
Even the numbers you offer cite "Production Budget" as oposed to Production actual costs. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 05:47:23
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Having seen the odd episode or two of those shows, all I can say is a heartful "Thank Lurue!" that the license expired.
Bah! When Hercules and Xena had a story-arc both shows were good television, it's the random filler episode or over-the-top episode that yucked it. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 06:08:57
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Originally posted by Kentinal
Even the numbers you offer cite "Production Budget" as oposed to Production actual costs.
Feel free to offer a different source then. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 06:22:47
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Originally posted by SirUrza
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Having seen the odd episode or two of those shows, all I can say is a heartful "Thank Lurue!" that the license expired.
Bah! When Hercules and Xena had a story-arc both shows were good television, it's the random filler episode or over-the-top episode that yucked it.
You obviously saw a lot more episodes than I did. 
Seriously, I have friends who were fans of the show, and even they wouldn't call it good TV. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 07:41:09
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Seriously, I have friends who were fans of the show, and even they wouldn't call it good TV.
The point is to entertain, and they did, otherwise your friends wouldn't be "fans." :) |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 10:12:50
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Originally posted by Alparon
i once heard that Hollywood was going to shoot a "Drizzt Trilogy" starring Chow Yun Fat as Drizzt
has anyone heard of that, it would be awesome!!!
--the idea was to make the movie of the first 3 books--
Oh, I can only hope it comes true. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 11:19:27
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Originally posted by SirUrza
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Seriously, I have friends who were fans of the show, and even they wouldn't call it good TV.
The point is to entertain, and they did, otherwise your friends wouldn't be "fans." :)
That doesn't make it good TV.  |
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Jargan
Acolyte
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Posted - 20 Mar 2005 : 02:35:06
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| Wait a minute, if my memory serves me right, didn't the first dnd movie like....suck. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2005 : 06:40:35
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Originally posted by Jargan
Wait a minute, if my memory serves me right, didn't the first dnd movie like....suck.
Since when has that ever stopped Hollywood? Leprechaun was one of the worst movies I ever saw, and they made like five of them... 
Hmm, I don't think I've gotten to use the rolling eyes smilie before... |
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Jargan
Acolyte
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Posted - 20 Mar 2005 : 16:39:14
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| Yeah....but people just love irish things...,even irish things that kill. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2005 : 17:43:19
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Originally posted by Jargan
Wait a minute, if my memory serves me right, didn't the first dnd movie like....suck.
Don't worry, I'm sure this sequel will be much better. |
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