New Dungeons and Dragons movie coming [sigh]

flyerfan1991 · August 04, 2015, 08:47:48 AM

Quote from: Armchair Gamer;846466OTOH, that could be anything from 'heavily involved' to 'token credit and payment as part of the settlement.'

I doubt it's token credit, but we'll only know for sure by the quality of the final product.

RunningLaser · August 04, 2015, 09:40:11 AM

Quote from: Skarg;846401Heh. The Jeremy Irons D&D movie is what I thought of when I read the title of the other thread about why some people feel a need to apologize for AD&D.... :-)

I recall reading an article about that movie, in Dragon I think, where they had a brief interview with the director. IIRC, that was his first movie. He was just a huge D&D fan who wanted to make a D&D movie and convinced people he could. The end result was he got his D&D campaign made into a film.

I wish I recalled more of the article. The director was pretty adamant that he be the one who did it, not just sell the story. I think there was a part where the producer gave him $100k to direct a small car chase scene or something and if it came out good, he'd greenlight it. The rest is history there.

Does anyone else recall that article, or am I just dreaming this up?

Bedrockbrendan · August 04, 2015, 09:52:28 AM

If the guy behind the first film ands its sequel is anywhere close to creative involvement, it isn't worth wasting money on making.

Simlasa · August 04, 2015, 01:41:06 PM

Looks like all the old ones are on Youtube... maybe one-eyed viewing while I work on some miniatures tonight.

Ulairi · August 04, 2015, 01:52:17 PM

Quote from: BedrockBrendan;846474If the guy behind the first film ands its sequel is anywhere close to creative involvement, it isn't worth wasting money on making.

he might be a producer in name only. like stan lee is an executive producer on all the marvel movies.

Bedrockbrendan · August 04, 2015, 02:49:49 PM

Quote from: Ulairi;846511he might be a producer in name only. like stan lee is an executive producer on all the marvel movies.

Maybe. I don't really know how movie production works. But after the first one, I think it would be wiser for them to just wait for him to have zero involvement at all. It isn't like we need a D&D movie right now. I think if they do do one they want to make sure it is done right.

flyerfan1991 · August 04, 2015, 03:12:03 PM

Quote from: BedrockBrendan;846516Maybe. I don't really know how movie production works. But after the first one, I think it would be wiser for them to just wait for him to have zero involvement at all. It isn't like we need a D&D movie right now. I think if they do do one they want to make sure it is done right.

You mean gearing up by going to the local magic shop?

/shudder

Bedrockbrendan · August 04, 2015, 03:23:35 PM

Quote from: flyerfan1991;846518You mean gearing up by going to the local magic shop?

/shudder

I mean they should only do it if they get the people and resources to make a good film.

flyerfan1991 · August 04, 2015, 03:43:46 PM

Quote from: BedrockBrendan;846519I mean they should only do it if they get the people and resources to make a good film.

I was referencing the so-called writing in the third film, where they did exactly what I described.

I want writing that is good and makes sense to people who aren't RPGers.

woodsmoke · August 04, 2015, 05:37:01 PM

I saw an idea elsewhere I think could actually work. Essentially: [strike]rip off[/strike] crib inspiration from Guardians of the Galaxy (which I can totally see being someone's, say, WEG Star Wars adventure with the serial numbers filed off) and sprinkle in a bit of meta humor.

“In a world of magic and mystery, six brave adventurers stand between...”
“Errr, actually, Kurt just quit the group. He’s going back to Vampire the Masquerade.”
“What? Laaaame!”
“Ahem! Five brave adventurers stand between the realm and certain doom...”

Not that I think WB will actually make anything remotely like this, of course. I fully expect another steaming turd sandwich.

Simlasa · August 04, 2015, 05:41:11 PM

Quote from: woodsmoke;846544“In a world of magic and mystery, six brave adventurers stand between...”
“Errr, actually, Kurt just quit the group. He’s going back to Vampire the Masquerade.”
“What? Laaaame!”
“Ahem! Five brave adventurers stand between the realm and certain doom...”

That sounds a bit like The Gamers movies... which are fun.

Paraguybrarian · August 04, 2015, 05:45:38 PM

Quote from: woodsmoke;846544“In a world of magic and mystery, six brave adventurers stand between...”
“Errr, actually, Kurt just quit the group. He’s going back to Vampire the Masquerade.”
“What? Laaaame!”
“Ahem! Five brave adventurers stand between the realm and certain doom...”

I always thought the original D&D movie would have been salvageable, if only they had used a framing device of Jeremy Irons as a really over-the-top DM running a game for Whalin, Wayins and the others.

Bedrockbrendan · August 04, 2015, 05:58:45 PM

Quote from: Paraguybrarian;846547I always thought the original D&D movie would have been salvageable, if only they had used a framing device of Jeremy Irons as a really over-the-top DM running a game for Whalin, Wayins and the others.

Marlan Wayans gets a lot of criticism from gamers on this movie, but honestly he was the only watchable actor in the bunch. Really the thing the movie was lacking was more of the Wayan's brothers in my opinion.. At least then it might not have sucked. It would have been funny if it was done like I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. When I rewatch, Marlon is the only one I don't cringe for.

ggroy · August 04, 2015, 08:40:15 PM

What would be hilarious is if Uwe Boll is hired as director. Or even worse, the guys behind movies like Sharknado.

Elfdart · August 04, 2015, 09:05:50 PM

Quote from: ggroy;846577What would be hilarious is if Uwe Boll is hired as director. Or even worse, the guys behind movies like Sharknado.

That would be step up from Courtney Solomon.