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arykard 06-22-04, 12:17 PM	http://www.darkhorizons.com/news04/040622c.php THE END TIMES ARE NIGH!!! REPENT!!! Man, I was hoping the end of the world would involve Zombies... "The hotel heiress turned megastar Paris Hilton was on radio (plugging "The Simple Life 2: Roadtrip") this morning on Kansas City talk station 710 KCMO and said she might be returning to Australia to do another film, announcing this just weeks after wrapping up a several week stint in the Dark Castle horror flick "House of Wax" currently filming in Queensland. Apparently she's in talks for a lead role in the sequel to the abysmal 2000 film "Dungeons and Dragons". While it may have bombed, the sequel is drawing an unusually large amount of high profile attention and talent who believe that in the right hands, the property could still yield a viable film franchise. Joel Silver is the producer on this and 'Wax', and the first 'Dungeons' star Justin Whalin is said to be on board too. Allegedly she impressed Silver enough to snag a role in this next one too, saying in her usual playful manner with the media - "Sounds like fun, I'll get dirty", alongside all the usual statements about what a great time the film should be to do."
Drake Dragonslayer 06-22-04, 12:21 PM	*bangs head on table* No No No No No No...
Eltheynn 06-22-04, 12:51 PM	:OMG! That... can't... be... Oh!!! The HORROR!!! The PAIN!!! As if the first wasn't bad enough... I mean, a sequel, I could live with it... But a sequel with Paris Hilton??? WTF???
Bacon and Eggs 06-22-04, 12:54 PM	She kicked in Zoolander! * looking forward to every one of the D&D sequals *
Seeker95 06-22-04, 12:55 PM	It could be worse. Nicole Ritchie could be in it too, as her fun-loving sidekick; with Ralph Machio thrown in as a teenage love interest. (does that man ever grow up? He is 42 now, and was 30 when he played a teen in My Cousin Vinny!)
simen_88 06-22-04, 01:03 PM	Omfg... I actually blacked out when I read this.Well, at least it's not the olsen twins. Or Eddie Murphy.
Sulaco 06-22-04, 01:17 PM	http://www.wholewheatradio.org/ACTIVEGIFS/Standards/puke.gif Blecch! I'd rather see White Chicks than pay money to see that insipid spoiled little brat in anything.
Stark Raven 06-22-04, 01:43 PM	:uh-huh: >brain explodes< Damn, look what you done! Now I'm going to have to clean my cubicle. :P
Mantel_DeMenglamaar 06-22-04, 01:53 PM	I bought the DVD for D&D the movie. Had they not cut out practically every good scene for 'pacing' reasons, it would've been a kickass movie. I personally, would rather instead of a direct sequel, have D&D 2 be a 'unrelated' sequel, with new characters, and a new story. D&D2: The Search for Snails, isn't my idea of interesting movie fair. Be nice to see some, somewhat higher level characters though. More spellcasting, and if possible a few more jibes at the 'core audience.'
Lasrifriir 06-22-04, 01:58 PM	No... no... NO!!!!!!!!!!! The Apocalypse is nigh! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!!
Grayson 06-22-04, 02:08 PM	:rolleyes:
simen_88 06-22-04, 02:10 PM	Originally posted by Lasrifriir No... no... NO!!!!!!!!!!! The Apocalypse is nigh! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! PH'NGLUI MGW'NAFH CTHULHU R'LYEH WGAH'NAGL FHTAGN!!!!!! If this movie is made, hell is really loose! Oh damn, I hope Nodens is coming to save us.
Big Dawg 06-22-04, 02:14 PM	Well if it makes you feel any better I told Paris Hilton off in Las Vegas in January. I swear to god I almost smacked that $400 cell phone out her hand. What a stuck up snotty *****! Actually I would like nothing more then to see her bomb out. Since the D&D movie most likely will be screwed up anyway, I want her in it so that she bombs with it. That no talent skank isn't even that hot. I can't believe people watch that show. It makes me want to puke in my hat. We need a :Puke: Smile EDIT: Sulaco: where did you get that puke smile? I need one of those! Thats an ace.
Pystian 06-22-04, 02:15 PM	I don't know who Paris Hilton is, but it couldn't be that bad. The original has a reputation now for being a terrible movie. I don't think they'd try again unless they thought they could learn from their mistakes. X-Men II was definitely better than the original, and some people prefer The Godfather II. I'm not saying it'll be a good movie, I'm just saying it's a little too soon to know for sure.
Pystian 06-22-04, 02:19 PM	I just did a Google search on Paris Hilton. My appologies.
Ssussunriyh 06-22-04, 02:28 PM	Originally posted by simen_88 Omfg... I actually blacked out when I read this. Well, at least it's not the Olsen twins. Or Eddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy wanted to appear in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Thank gawd they came to their senses and realized what a bad idea it would have been...
LordofIllusions 06-22-04, 02:39 PM	Eddie Murphy had his time in the spotlight. People need to know when they are washed up. ~~~
Silverthrone 06-22-04, 02:40 PM	Apparently WOTC is going to be introducing the bimbo class soon and thought this would make a fine chance to showcase it to us first...
LordofIllusions 06-22-04, 02:43 PM	Originally posted by Silverthrone Apparently WOTC is going to be introducing the bimbo class soon and thought this would make a fine chance to showcase it to us first... LoL! ~~~
The_other 06-22-04, 03:29 PM	Ao save us all P.S. what was the first dnd movie about?
aravilar_holistacia 06-22-04, 03:39 PM	Well, so ends another chapter in movie history, I guess. Suffices to say I won't be seeing this one. :bored:
Sulaco 06-22-04, 03:42 PM	Originally posted by The_other P.S. what was the first dnd movie about? About 90 minutes too long. ;)
General Dorsey 06-22-04, 03:51 PM	There is still hope. She has yet to seal the deal. Quite often talks are just that, talks. Besides, if she does get the deal, maybe she'll be doing one of her stunts and a dragon will swallow her whole...one can only pray. Since I had no desire to see the movie in the first place, my money won't be wasted on it. My fear is that she gets the role and it helps push DnD down to the point where sales may drop too much to be worth holding on to. Perhaps we could get together and find a way to get a petition to Joel Silver or whichever film company is backing this atrocity and let them know how we feel. I don't think they are going to find out by reading these boards.
LordofIllusions 06-22-04, 03:55 PM	Getting a petition to them will not matter. Their intent is to continue torturing DnD RPG fans with horrible big screen translations of the game. ~~~
Big Dawg 06-22-04, 04:14 PM	There is still hope. She has yet to seal the deal. Quite often talks are just that, talks. I hope so! On second thought, maybe Paris Hilton is a closet gamer?
Mantel_DeMenglamaar 06-22-04, 05:29 PM	I'm somewhat reminded of that John Kovalik comic with the 'League of Extraordinary Gamers." Having Vin Diesel show up would be fairly neat.
Incenjucar 06-22-04, 05:35 PM	Great, just what we need, someone trying to connect D&D with pornography and bimboism. They'd probably use her in a manner ala Halley Barry, and mix horrible horrible horrible lines with chain mail bikinis.
Incenjucar 06-22-04, 05:38 PM	I just hope that the populace decides that the D&D movies are like the "Scary Movies", and learns to snicker at the absurdity rather than take it for what the hobby is about.
Nived 06-22-04, 05:39 PM	My left arm is numb and I have a pain in my chest suddenly after reading that.... that's not good is it?
WizO_Catoblepas 06-22-04, 06:45 PM	Well, I'm not freaking out quite yet. As long as they saved some money for visual effects and a decent writing team, I'm happy. After all, I'm thinking that they didn't turn down a disappointed Nicole Kidman to give the job to Paris Hilton. edit: If it was up to me, I'd give the role to Angelina Jolie. However, it ain't going to happen.
Willie the Duck 06-22-04, 07:52 PM	True, but there are so many talented genre actors that could take up the roles and look comfortable in it, why would they use this 100 lb. waste of space? (she's not even an actress, she stars in a REALITY TV tv show! Can she even act?). It's not like the cast of Highlander, Buffy (minus Sarah and Allison), Angel, Firefly, Hercules or Xena, etcetcetc are doing much. Cast them! They already know how to do action/adventure. Let Billy Crystal reprise his role from Princess Bride (he wouldn't need much make-up anymore). Better yet, pair him with Robin Williams and they can be the comic relief. Bring in JarJar Binks and let him get decapitated. Do anything but drag in another flavor of the month pop-tart bimbo to this movie.
Korhal IV 06-22-04, 07:53 PM	Originally posted by WizO_Catoblepas Well, I'm not freaking out quite yet. I'm going to save this quote to throw at you after you see the movie. Same director, same storyline, but now with a more craptastic cast.
simen_88 06-22-04, 08:21 PM	If they use that damn sewer dwarf again, I shall burn my own underwear. Unless, of course, they use Jack Nicholson or Orlando Bloom. Then I'll throw in a few socks as well.
Incenjucar 06-22-04, 08:29 PM	Frankly, considering her 'claim to fame', I don't think getting her near spears, quarterstaves, swords, daggers, whips, dungeons, chainmail bikinis, or anything of the sort can have a good result. Last thing the hobby needs is a Paris Hilton and Elminster Gone Wild video popping up to feed the book burners' fires.
Kail_Atin 06-22-04, 08:55 PM	Originally posted by Big Dawg On second thought, maybe Paris Hilton is a closet gamer? She isn't intelligent enough to play D&D. She is the most idiotic woman second to Jessica Simpson. I wonder who thought "Hmm, lets throw the dumbest ***** we can find and put her in a movie that needs no help sucking?" :nonono:
Ogre Mage 06-22-04, 09:12 PM	I think the whole thing is hysterical. The first D&D movie was so bad I've blocked it out of my memory and can't remember a thing about it. This one looks to be shaping up to be the same. I may go just to see how bad it is. Bad movies can be an enjoyable viewing experience if you go in with the right attitude. I sure ain't expecting LOTR, that's for sure.
primemover003 06-22-04, 09:24 PM	yes my IQ drops whenever I see her on TV... she actually put a metal pot in the microwave on that stupid show she's in... Is Uptown Manhatten on Mars? Really!
Angel_Azriel 06-22-04, 09:55 PM	::ponders:: Hmmmmm...if she is to star in the next DnD movie, that must mean it's a porno. That'll get it at least an NC-17 rating, which is box office poison. At the sacrifice of a decent sequel, maybe it'll show her that she has nothing close to talent and will disappear from the public eye (or, at least, Television's; she'll probably still do net porn). At least some good can come of this. ::is hopeful::
Edymnion 06-22-04, 10:22 PM	Originally posted by WizO_Catoblepas edit: If it was up to me, I'd give the role to Angelina Jolie. However, it ain't going to happen. Angelina Jolie was really really cute when she was young (like in Hackers), but she aged horribly. I'd rather not see her in anything, if I could help it. Although, I don't think I want to see Paris Hilton in a movie either. I mean, the last "movie" I saw her in was boring as all get out, but I don't think we're allowed to discuss the details of that particular "film" ;)
simen_88 06-22-04, 10:25 PM	To continue my last statement; if Paris is to star as the sewer dwarf, I will burn none of my clothes, but I shall watch the movie happily, and perhaps several times.
SnowbearK 06-22-04, 11:59 PM	AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or alternately: :whatsthis :confused: :mymy: :banghead: :thumbsdow :hoppingma :rant: :headexplo
WizO_Catoblepas 06-23-04, 12:06 AM	Originally posted by Korhal IV I'm going to save this quote to throw at you after you see the movie. Same director, same storyline, but now with a more craptastic cast. Well, I'll wait until after I see the movie. If it is the same storyline as the last one, we could get Russell Crowe to star in it and still would be a clunker. As I said, I'd rather that they spend the small money on actors/actresses and the big money on special effects, settings, and a writing group to make a decent script. As for Xena, Buffy, and other shows like that, I really can't say that they exhibited top notch acting in those shows either. Thus, I don't see that much of a jump up to get those actors. As for Angelina Jolie, I still thought she was good it Tomb Raider, and really think she is a great action movie actress. It's just my preference. However, let me just emphasize the script over actress selection, which is my point. Exhibit A: Charlie's Angels 2. Good action adventure actresses (one academy award winning actress) in the cast - lousy movie. Exhibit B: Mona Lisa Smile. Good actresses (one academy award winning actress) in the cast - lousy movie. Case closed.
edgelett 06-23-04, 01:11 AM	Perhaps Paris is staring AS the dragon?? No makeup required. Ugh, I thought it was going to suck before, now I know it's going to REALLY suck
Korhal IV 06-23-04, 01:37 AM	Originally posted by WizO_Catoblepas Well, I'll wait until after I see the movie. If it is the same storyline as the last one, we could get Russell Crowe to star in it and still would be a clunker. From all I hear, it IS the same storyline, or at least related to it. With the same writers, directors, and inspiration - some guy's campaign. :( Apparently, all they're doing differently this time is hiring incompetent "actresses".
Atlantis1982 06-23-04, 02:06 AM	Originally posted by Drake Dragonslayer *bangs head on table* No No No No No No... :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Incenjucar 06-23-04, 02:13 AM	Originally posted by edgelett Perhaps Paris is staring AS the dragon?? No makeup required. Ugh, I thought it was going to suck before, now I know it's going to REALLY suck I really hope you didn't intend that pun. :behold:
edgelett 06-23-04, 02:42 AM	Originally posted by Incenjucar I really hope you didn't intend that pun. :behold: oh my god I just got that.......no it wasn't intended!!!!
Vaalingrade Ashland 06-23-04, 03:32 AM	Think of it this way: If they refrain from letting drunken monkeys do the script like they did the last one, we can always hope the good writing will make up for the fact that PAris is an ignorant skank who needs to meet the buisness end of a vorpal blade. I mean Halle Barry didn't ruin X-men and PAris isn't much worse than her. Hope springs Eternal :angel:
Ranger REG 06-23-04, 04:47 AM	I disagree. Halle Berry have many acting experiences and she work hard on her skill as a legitimate actress. Paris Hilton probably got the gig because of her rich daddy. Either that or she's calling Joel Silver her Sugar Daddy. A ploy which usually work with Hollywood producers. Go ask Pamela Anderson. ;) Of course, it could be worse. That reality TV show, Next Action Star, is actually a casting call for the second D&D film. AAAAGGHHH!!! :behold:
Mr. VanderMeer 06-23-04, 05:40 AM	:OMG! Perhaps this movie will be so incredibly bad that it actually becomes funny?
Incenjucar 06-23-04, 05:45 AM	Like I said, if that's the case, it'll probably end up like the Scary Movie series. Especially with an exhibitionist in the cast. ...If snails drags an evil clown over to play... *shudders*
Ertai Planeswalker 06-23-04, 06:16 AM	Well i for one am glad that Paris is taking the lead role. I mean, she gorgeous, she's popular and it might finally get that geekish image off of D&D. Besides, she's a popular name so the movie will get higher ratings and stuff because people want to see it 'Because Paris is in it'. Such a big name also shows a bigger budget than the first movie so if they make the special effects and props a little more proffesional it might just become a nice movie.
SnowbearK 06-23-04, 06:21 AM	Or maybe it'll damage her "reputation" (snicker!) so much she'll never work in show business (barring adult film) again! Frankly, I'd rather keep the geeky image than allow vacuous bimbos to portray ANYTHING related to D&D... [edit: more specifically, THAT vacuous bimbo...I've seen 2-dimensional planes with more depth of personality]
Big Dawg 06-23-04, 09:46 AM	Posted by SnowbearK Or maybe it'll damage her "reputation" (snicker!) so much she'll never work in show business (barring adult film) again! That's what I hope happens if she is in it. Originally posted by WizO_Catoblepas edit: If it was up to me, I'd give the role to Angelina Jolie. However, it ain't going to happen. She is Exactly who I would cast and I'd cast her as a Human Rogue. Along with Edward Nortan as an Elf or Half Elf Ranger. Walken as a Evil Cleric. You could fill in the rest with no names and maybe a cameo by someone good. Posted by Ertai Planeswalker Well i for one am glad that Paris is taking the lead role. I mean, she gorgeous, she's popular and it might finally get that geekish image off of D&D. Besides, she's a popular name so the movie will get higher ratings and stuff because people want to see it 'Because Paris is in it'. I don't even think she is that hot. She is cute, but I can fire out tons of girls that are better looking then her. I am not a fan of blondes though so maybe that's it. We don't need Paris Hilton the get the geeky image of D&D. While people that might not see the movie normaly may go see it now if Paris Hilton is in it. Those same people will still see the movie if it's made right.
Zodrik 06-23-04, 09:52 AM	Sure, Paris Hilton as the lead Ho, I mean character, and N'Sync as her party of fellow adventurers. While we're at it, we can have the soundtrack done by N'Sync (as well as a few ill-timed dance numbers), and the evil foozle can be played by...Ron Jeremy! Wait!! Update! here is the first image from the movie!! http://home.cwru.edu/cwrums/images/chivgame/chivoutzl.jpg ok, seriously, why do I get the feeling that the above would actually be BETTER?
Mr. VanderMeer 06-23-04, 10:33 AM	Well i for one am glad that Paris is taking the lead role. I mean, she gorgeous, she's popular and it might finally get that geekish image off of D&D. Besides, she's a popular name so the movie will get higher ratings and stuff because people want to see it 'Because Paris is in it'. Such a big name also shows a bigger budget than the first movie so if they make the special effects and props a little more proffesional it might just become a nice movie. I disagree on all counts: Paris Hilton is not gorgeous. If anything, she has the 'easy, rich girl appeal' and that is not a plus in my eyes. She is not popular. She is well known, but mainly in the sense that people like to laugh at her. I think many people will skip on this movie 'because Paris is in it'. Or they will hope for some cheap laughs. I do not think her 'big name' shows a bigger budget. I think Paris is not that expensive, she's happy just to be asked. My conclusion; any hopes I had of this movie actually being an improvement on the first ,are fading.
Sulaco 06-23-04, 10:52 AM	Originally posted by Incenjucar Great, just what we need, someone trying to connect D&D with pornography and bimboism. They'd probably use her in a manner ala Halley Barry, and mix horrible horrible horrible lines with chain mail bikinis. What does Halle Berry have to do with anything?
Escef 06-23-04, 11:06 AM	I don't think the movie will hurt WotC's sales. Those of us who already play won't stop playing, we'll just be ashamed to admit it (much as some of us were fearful to admit it in the 80's). It could also <gasp!> help sales by using Paris's notoriety as a means to appeal to the lowest common denominator. Sadly, if it does turn out that way, it means the boards may be clogged with a bunch of semi-intelligent yahoos that don't have the typing or grammer skills of a chimp.
Bacon and Eggs 06-23-04, 11:13 AM	One day Chicken Little was walking in the woods when -- KERPLUNK -- an acorn fell on her head...
Joni-san 06-23-04, 11:24 AM	When I saw this thread I actualy wanted to go outside and check if the stars had started moving. Unfortunately it's summer up here and that means: No stars bub. Could anybody check if the stars are right? Anybody? Damn... Some sweet things finaly apeared and suddenly this happens. I'm too depressed to get angry.
Mantel_DeMenglamaar 06-23-04, 11:30 AM	Lets hope they don't blow the special effects on 3 minute long pan shots of cgi buildings.
Transit 06-23-04, 11:43 AM	Actually, I think Paris Hilton would be perfect in a D&D movie. They just have to have her play the part of the obnoxious, spoiled rotten princess who sneers down her nose at the common people and tells the starving masses to "eat cake" until they finally rise up in rebellion, impale her on a large meathook and use her for dragon bait. Then show the opening credits, and get on with the rest of the movie. :D
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 11:55 AM	Originally posted by Kail_Atin She isn't intelligent enough to play D&D. She is the most idiotic woman second to Jessica Simpson. Although it is evident that both of these chics are extremely stupid, I think that they use their stupidity as a gimmick to get people to watch those retarded shows. I mean come on she is doing commercials acting stupid and everyone knows that commercials are rehearsed time and time again. I wonder who thought "Hmm, lets throw the dumbest ***** we can find and put her in a movie that needs no help sucking?" They are not aiming at the DnD crowd anymore. They are aiming at: * The 14 year old female groupies yelling "Girl Power" as Paris Hilton trips over her weapon and accidentally kills the goblin villain. * The male nerds that go see the movie just to see a dumb blonde prance around in a skimpy outfit. * Paris Hilton's friends and relatives. THOSE are the audiences they are aiming for. ~~~
Haakon the Airlord 06-23-04, 12:23 PM	:rant: :banghead: :thumbsdow :hoppingma :headexplo :weep: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! :hoppingma :hoppingma Any knowledge of wether pit fiends, balors, unique demons/devils or any evil deities were involved in the process of choosing actors? And if not......... *prepares a Hellball at the guy responsible*.
Angel_Azriel 06-23-04, 12:42 PM	Originally posted by Ertai Planeswalker Well i for one am glad that Paris is taking the lead role. I mean, she gorgeous, she's popular and it might finally get that geekish image off of D&D. Besides, she's a popular name so the movie will get higher ratings and stuff because people want to see it 'Because Paris is in it'. Such a big name also shows a bigger budget than the first movie so if they make the special effects and props a little more proffesional it might just become a nice movie. Who let you into the crack? Seriously, let's take a look at what you said. 1) By no definition of the word is that woman "beautiful." You may have confused that with, "mildly pleasing to the eye," or "spoiled," but not beautiful. She is an ugly individual, both in physical appearence and in character. 2) She is only popular amongst two people; fat, balding, single men with broadband, and horny computer geeks who couldn't get laid in Hawaii. True, while some of these people in said groups do play D&D, it is those people that made my parents afraid of the game in the first place. 3) The only reason I would see it with that manipulative, egotistical, self-centered w**** is on the sole premise that she is offed in some horrible fashion. 4) I will have to agree with you, though, on the big budget thing. Being "Daddy's little girl," she probably has him like she keeps all the men in her life (no, not that way, pervert >_<); wrapped around her little finger. Should the film start to waver, a simple call to her father will get the picture (and any possible sequels) funded for the next 7 years. Let us hope that talks fall through, and she gets the proverbial B****slapping she deserves.
Jongluer 06-23-04, 12:46 PM	When I first heard of the second D&D movie, I thought "My god, they might actually try to produce a film that portrays a good storyline from D&D"...then I remembered that good storylines, acting, etc. will not make as much money as say, Paris Hilton who attracts people because she is a complete idiot or according to some good looking. So, my belief is that this movie will make us all become ashamed to be associated with something that bears the same name as this, I believe someone already said, craptastic film. Well...as long as the movie isn't so bad or portrays the game so wrongly that it starts DnD book burnings, we can all just blank it from our memories, butit probably won't draw a big enough crowd to have an affect anyway...so hazzuh that no one will go see it!
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 12:50 PM	2) She is only popular amongst two people; fat, balding, single men with broadband, and horny computer geeks who couldn't get laid in Hawaii. True, while some of these people in said groups do play D&D, it is those people that made my parents afraid of the game in the first place. Don't forget: * The 14 year old female groupies yelling "Girl Power" as Paris Hilton trips over her weapon and accidentally kills the goblin villain. These groupies are usually dressed like Britney Spears and hang out at the mall all of the time(a.k.a. Mall Rats). * Paris Hilton's friends and relatives. ...Forgot One... * Feminist radicals that will go see any movie with a female in one of the lead roles JUST because they are female. ~~~
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 01:45 PM	Angelina Jolie was really really cute when she was young (like in Hackers), but she aged horribly. I'd rather not see her in anything, if I could help it. You mean to tell me your not in love with those big ashy lips ? :devil: ~~~
Mantel_DeMenglamaar 06-23-04, 01:48 PM	*looks at the above comments* Blondes in skimpy outfits. Little plot. Aimed at 14 year olds... Who's the director? Phil Foglio? :D
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 01:50 PM	Originally posted by Mantel_DeMenglamaar *looks at the above comments* Blondes in skimpy outfits. Little plot. Aimed at 14 year olds... Who's the director? Phil Foglio? :D He would probably do a better job than Joel Silver. ~~~
The MadStepDad 06-23-04, 01:56 PM	My Banned From TV board has an article (with pics) on the Paris Hilton video which is being prepared for commercial release. I'd post the link here, but... CoC and all. Check my sig for the house party. peace, MSD
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 01:58 PM	Paris Hilton video which is being prepared for commercial release. *Gag* ~~~
Stark Raven 06-23-04, 02:30 PM	Originally posted by Escef Sadly, if it does turn out that way, it means the boards may be clogged with a bunch of semi-intelligent yahoos that don't have the typing or grammer skills of a chimp. So, business as usual, huh? :smirk:
bgt 06-23-04, 02:33 PM	Actually, I think Paris would be great in the movie, if casted properly. Good roles for her include, but are not limited to: 1. Background Commoner #543 (the one visible in the crowd for 2.3 seconds) 2. Background Commoner #241 (the one in the stocks being pelted with rotton vegetables) A Dead Body (and only dead, no connection to Negative Energy Plane) An Unusually Tall Goblin A Pile of Dragon Dung
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 02:35 PM	I mean Halle Barry didn't ruin X-men and PAris isn't much worse than her. Yes she did. Halle Berry in NO WAY embodies the strength and character of Storm. ~~~
Big Dawg 06-23-04, 02:39 PM	Yes she did. Halle Berry in NO WAY embodies the strength and character of Storm. you know what happens to a toad when it's struck by lightning? :rolleyes: Who ever wrote that Line should have been fired on the spot! and Halle Berry should have known better then to agree to say that line!
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 02:47 PM	She should stick to movies like CatWoman. ~~~
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 02:56 PM	Paris Hilton will probably appear in the DnD movie with some low rider jeans, stiletto boots, and a cell phone. :rolleyes: ~~~
Malyss the defender 06-23-04, 03:06 PM	This is the most insane thing I ever heard.I sure will be going to see that movie.It will be so bad that it will actually become hilarious(anyway,it can't be really worse than the first)
Ringmereth 06-23-04, 03:23 PM	Originally posted by Transit Actually, I think Paris Hilton would be perfect in a D&D movie. They just have to have her play the part of the obnoxious, spoiled rotten princess who sneers down her nose at the common people and tells the starving masses to "eat cake" until they finally rise up in rebellion, impale her on a large meathook and use her for dragon bait. Then show the opening credits, and get on with the rest of the movie. :D Indeed. Paris as an action heroine is the 5th horseman of the apocolypse. One of them, anyway. Angelina Jolie would actually add something to the movie, instead of subtracting a lot.
LordofIllusions 06-23-04, 03:26 PM	Angelina Jolie would actually add something to the movie, instead of subtracting a lot. Yeah the need for chap stick. ~~~
Valharic 06-23-04, 04:02 PM	Maybe a horse will fall on her, like on her TV show. It would be fitting.
Sulaco 06-23-04, 04:05 PM	I find Paris Hilton repellent both in appearance and behaviour. She has done nothing to warrant our attention. She is famous simply for being famous. Casting her in a D&D movie tells us everything we need to know about Joel Silver's faith in the franchise and his opinion of the audience. I appreciate the first film as c-grade kitsch, but this is just insulting.
wolffenjugend 06-23-04, 04:35 PM	It's funny how everyone here is so ready to bash a film that hasn't even been made yet. The truth is, everyone here will then proceed to go see said film - either at the theatre or on DVD/video. Ah, what hypocritical lives we live...
Big Dawg 06-23-04, 04:52 PM	It's funny how everyone here is so ready to bash a film that hasn't even been made yet. The truth is, everyone here will then proceed to go see said film - either at the theatre or on DVD/video. Oh I can assure you I won't be paying a penny for it if Paris Hilton is in it. I'll watch it on, but I won't drop any bills what so ever.
Zodrik 06-23-04, 05:15 PM	quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paris Hilton video which is being prepared for commercial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by LordofIllusions *Gag* ~~~ yes, she did. :D
Mantel_DeMenglamaar 06-23-04, 05:49 PM	Originally posted by wolffenjugend It's funny how everyone here is so ready to bash a film that hasn't even been made yet. The truth is, everyone here will then proceed to go see said film - either at the theatre or on DVD/video. Ah, what hypocritical lives we live... I liked the D&D Movie. I found it amusing. Like I said, I bought the DVD. If not for the 'pacing' it would've been good. Basically every fight scene, plot scene, and character building scene got left on the editting room floor over 'pacing'.
Mantel_DeMenglamaar 06-23-04, 05:49 PM	Originally posted by wolffenjugend It's funny how everyone here is so ready to bash a film that hasn't even been made yet. The truth is, everyone here will then proceed to go see said film - either at the theatre or on DVD/video. Ah, what hypocritical lives we live... I liked the D&D Movie. I found it amusing. Like I said, I bought the DVD. If not for the 'pacing' it would've been good. Basically every fight scene, plot scene, and character building scene got left on the editting room floor over 'pacing'.
Mantel_DeMenglamaar 06-23-04, 05:51 PM	(DOUBLEPOST, PLEASE REMOVE THE ABOVE)
Edd1e 06-23-04, 05:58 PM	I first saw the DnD movie imagining that it would be set in the FR with the characters we all know and love (if only Peter O'Toole played Elminister...). I remember nothing of it now, save that overwhelming feeling of happiness when it was over. The experience was so bad that I doubt I will see the sequel unless it's a new LOTR.
Incenjucar 06-23-04, 06:03 PM	Originally posted by Sulaco What does Halle Berry have to do with anything? Halle is what you call a 'bad sign'. She's put in movies solely for her physical appearance. 1) James Bond Girl. Nuff said. 2) X-Men - The 'real' Storm was a much more athletic and powerful woman. She kicked -Callisto's- butt, for crying out loud. 3) Monster's Ball - Soft core porn movie that got passed off as a story. 4) CatWoman - The woman needs to stop accepting super hero roles. Now, while I have no idea whether Halle is a good or a bad actress, for whatever reason, all she gets put in to movies for is her name and her body, and seems to never actually get good roles or lines. It's like the producers all say "What? Halle is in this picture? Shoot. Better get a perverted 14 year old in here to rewrite the script." Paris has no greater qualifications, being a flipping netporn star, and combined with the wretchedness that is the D&D movie... *shudders* --- Who else here would rather see Bill Gates or a late night talk show host take her place, chainmail bikini and all?
Nithendil 06-23-04, 06:11 PM	Last edited by WizO_Catoblepas on 06-24-04 at 04:44 PM
WizO_Catoblepas 06-23-04, 06:13 PM	Keep in mind that my Angelina Jolie comment was only meant to illustrate that, due to the rousing success of the first movie, the directors probably had a very small actor/actress pool to select their candidates. I'm thinking that established actors are going to avoid this project in order to not put their career in jeopardy.
Korhal_IV 06-23-04, 06:39 PM	Originally posted by WizO_Catoblepas I'm thinking that established actors are going to avoid this project in order to not put their career in jeopardy. For good reason. Anyone care to see what the last cast has been doing? I'm betting it's a resume full of similar..."rousing successes". Wolffenjugen - I won't. There's too many good films I miss already. And I am threatening those in my group with excommunication if they go see it. :mad:
DevilKiller 06-23-04, 07:04 PM	I wouldn't call myself a Paris Hilton fan, but assuming the second movie is similar to the first I fail to see how she could make it much worse. For whatever reason, Paris is a hot item right now. The D&D sequel isn't. The folks making it are probably hoping that having Paris in the film will raise some interest in it. I think they might end up being better off with another fish out of water scenario like The Simple Life. Perhaps Paris could take part in a Survivor style magical reality show where she's dropped into a fantasy world. I don't think this would be a good movie in any way, but people might watch it anyhow.
Jacen Solo 5007 06-24-04, 02:08 AM	In my opinion, the first D&D movie was *SOOOOOO* bad, that it was funny. Everytime I see it, I can't help but make fun of it. In fact, me and some friends were thinking of filming our own sequel to the D&D movie, which involves Marina(played by a Barbie doll) getting thrown off a cliff(aka my porch) in the first 5 minutes. Not only will I watch the sequel in theatres, I will also buy it, even though I already know that I will hate it. PS: Does anyone notice how much the end of D&D the movie resembles Star Wars? PPS: Does anyone notice that they never actually say the dwarf's name(it's Elwood Gutsworthy, BTW)? PPPS: If anyone here's read the book version of the movie, it was really good. For instance, they actually say the dwarf's name, Snails is a master theif that taught Riddley everything he knows, the ending is 10000000000% better, etc.
Ranger REG 06-24-04, 03:16 AM	Originally posted by LordofIllusions Yes she did. Halle Berry in NO WAY embodies the strength and character of Storm. Unfortunately, Angela Bassett -- Singer's first choice -- wasn't available at the time. Halle was cast and the rest is history. But AFAIC, Halle did fill her Ororo role well. Not exactly comic book archetype, but then the movie transcends the comic book, with the exception of the story format: mutant discrimination. Forget Paris Hilton. Recast Zoe McLellan if you must.
Incenjucar 06-24-04, 03:55 AM	Originally posted by Ranger REG But AFAIC, Halle did fill her Ororo role well. Not exactly comic book archetype, but then the movie transcends the comic book, with the exception of the story format: mutant discrimination. When portraying a character on film, it's generally considered important to be at least -slightly- like them. Halle wasn't scripted to: -Use spell-like incantations like storm likes to do -Act like the Africa-raised rogue/warrior that she was -Get really really mad like Storm likes to do. This isn't Halle's fault (except the second -- Halle's too skinny and muscle-shy to pull off the badassness that is Storm), but nobody seems to entrust decent scripts to her to begin with. She's just there for a mildly exotic look and non-threatening demeanor, even when she's playing a slaughter-machine. The cartoons, even the "Evolution" one is much truer to Storm's true self. Rogue's played a bit off, as well, but I wager part of that has to do with the lack of Ms. Marvel powers, and is a bit more forgivable. Alas, for some reason, Hollywood is afraid, far too often, to use a martial artist female to play a martial artist female.
Mr.Waesel 06-24-04, 04:35 AM	Originally posted by simen_88 To continue my last statement; if Paris is to star as the sewer dwarf, I will burn none of my clothes, but I shall watch the movie happily, and perhaps several times. Heh.
Mr. VanderMeer 06-24-04, 05:02 AM	originally posted by Sulaco I appreciate the first film as c-grade kitsch, but this is just insulting. My sentiments exactly
Big Dawg 06-24-04, 09:25 AM	Paris as a human sorcerer. Bill Gates as a halfling rogue. LOL, only if Bill Gates wears a mask when he is in disguise
simen_88 06-24-04, 01:07 PM	I could imagine throwing in Ronald McDonald as a thri-kreen (sp?) bard.
Nithendil 06-24-04, 01:16 PM	Last edited by WizO_Catoblepas on 06-24-04 at 04:44 PM
WizO_Catoblepas 06-24-04, 06:47 PM	Let's refrain from using political figures and organizations in the posts. While we're at it, let's also refrain from the sex-oriented jokes/puns as well. Thanks.
Conaill 06-24-04, 07:29 PM	<oops... sorry, WizO_Catoblepas. Guess that was a little over the PG-13 line ;)>
simen_88 06-24-04, 08:14 PM	Originally posted by Conaill Message edited by Conaill. (see above :) ) Ooh... Nasty one.
Ogre4Hire 06-24-04, 08:44 PM	How about this: We're going to make it totally CGI (so that we don't have any characters in stupid-looking plastic armor) It's going to be called Greyhawk, not D&D2 There won't be any annoying sidekicks who's only job is to get killed 2/3 of the way through. And it's going to start David Lucas and Wendee Lee. Then I'd watch it. As it is, I'd rather watch New Kids on the Block music videos.:behold:
Ranger REG 06-24-04, 10:29 PM	Originally posted by Incenjucar Alas, for some reason, Hollywood is afraid, far too often, to use a martial artist female to play a martial artist female. *blinks* :uh-huh: Ahem. What's wrong with local island girl, Kelly Hu, who portrayed Lady Deathstrike in X2?
Incenjucar 06-24-04, 11:15 PM	Originally posted by Ranger REG *blinks* :uh-huh: Ahem. What's wrong with local island girl, Kelly Hu, who portrayed Lady Deathstrike in X2? I said "Far too often", not "Always". Heck, they used a Playboy Playmate in Mortal Kombat. Just about everyone in the X-Men should be more or less athletic. In the comics, they train like mad. Danger room and all. As I recall, even Charles works out when he can.
Nameless One Jr. 06-24-04, 11:42 PM	Just when I think my lifelong hobby couldn't possibly be subjected to any further abuse or ridicule...
Lord Psynister 06-24-04, 11:54 PM	Originally posted by Big Dawg We need a :Puke: Smile EDIT: Sulaco: where did you get that puke smile? I need one of those! Thats an ace. I'd say he probably got it here: http://www.wholewheatradio.org/ACTIVEGIFS/Standards/ Amazing what you can find with you go to quote somebody. http://www.wholewheatradio.org/ACTIVEGIFS/Standards/bigyawn.gif This one might work better for you: http://www.wholewheatradio.org/ACTIVEGIFS/Standards/more_puke.gif or this one: http://www.wholewheatradio.org/ACTIVEGIFS/Standards/morepuke.gif or maybe... http://www.wholewheatradio.org/ACTIVEGIFS/Standards/puke_partners.gif
Grayson 06-25-04, 12:06 AM	Anyone else think casting Paris Hilton is just a desperate ploy to get attention? "Hey man, guess who's in this movie? Paris Hilton!" "Dude! Isn't that the chick that was on the internet in that *nudge nudge wink wink*" "Yeah man, totally! And check it - the movie's about DUNGEONS! Oh man, black latex here we go! Yeah!" "Dude!" :eek:
Daybreaker 06-25-04, 12:15 AM	Maybe she's playing a snobby Elven Princess that everyone wants to die.
Ranger REG 06-25-04, 03:39 AM	Originally posted by Daybreaker Maybe she's playing a snobby Elven Princess that everyone wants to die. I was reminded me of an adventure module's cover art done by Clyde Caldwell. I believe the title of that adventure is Palace of the Silver Princess (a "B" series module for the Basic boxed set).
Brknlf 06-25-04, 09:57 AM	OOC for the Paris Hilton conversation. Halle is what you call a 'bad sign'. She's put in movies solely for her physical appearance This is what I call a misinformed comment. Its sort of like the bad rap Leonadro DiCaprio had as only being put into movies as a Teenage Heart-throb. Yet when he was playing Arnie, people were wondering if the actor was really mentally challenged. He played a pretty good Jim Carroll in Basketball Diaries too. Halle Berry had a few good roles earlier in her career as well, check out Losing Isiah if you get the chance; its the one where she plays a crack addict who looses her kid. Sure, she does seem to be type cast as the good looking African American woman lately, but are you going to criticize her because of the roles she is being offered currently? Not to mention she's getting a hefty some of money for these roles that are indeed based partially on physical appearance; would any of us turn down 14 million because we think the director is using us for our good looks?
Mr. VanderMeer 06-25-04, 10:27 AM	would any of us turn down 14 million because we think the director is using us for our good looks? I wouldn't turn it down. :D
Random bloke 06-25-04, 10:58 AM	Hmm... this is the point when this thread gets moved to the mature forums, right? Anyways - same director, same campaign, Joel Silver... Seriously, Hollywood is filled with morons. The same kind of people who did Catwoman ("let's see - throughout the 90's, when superheroe movies are done seriously, they tend to be good and successful. When they get trumped for camp value, they suck and fail. I know - let's do the dumbest and campiest film ever! It's pure gold!") will probably be wondering what happened - the movie was such a certain success!
WizO_Catoblepas 06-25-04, 10:30 PM	Originally posted by Random bloke Hmm... this is the point when this thread gets moved to the mature forums, right? No it not, because most of what I deleted out of this thread is far from being mature in nature. The following is going out to everyone on both sides who decided to take part in the flamefest that I just cleaned up. Frankly, I'm a litte disappointed because many of the posts that I deleted were from guests that have been on the boards long enough to know that this type of activity is not permitted. Thus, consider this your warning - if the insulting of other posters continues, the thread is going to be closed and the offenders are going to get Official Warns. This goes for both sides and it really doesn't matter who started it. If you see something that breaks the Code of Conduct, report it and leave it at that. Also, the best advice I can give is to keep your posts to the subject matter of the thread, not each other. Finally, knock off the sexual puns and jokes - frankly they're really not that clever and don't belong on these boards. Thanks in advance.
Incenjucar 06-25-04, 10:48 PM	Originally posted by Brknlf This is what I call a misinformed comment. Its sort of like the bad rap Leonadro DiCaprio had as only being put into movies as a Teenage Heart-throb. Yet when he was playing Arnie, people were wondering if the actor was really mentally challenged. He played a pretty good Jim Carroll in Basketball Diaries too. Halle Berry had a few good roles earlier in her career as well, check out Losing Isiah if you get the chance; its the one where she plays a crack addict who looses her kid. Sure, she does seem to be type cast as the good looking African American woman lately, but are you going to criticize her because of the roles she is being offered currently? Not to mention she's getting a hefty some of money for these roles that are indeed based partially on physical appearance; would any of us turn down 14 million because we think the director is using us for our good looks? How is it misinformed? She has, lately, and in all the movies I've seen her in or have known her to be associated in, been used for her good looks, and has a recent tendancy to be given either bad scripts (X-Men) or to be used as a soft core porn star (Monster's Ball). Swordfish I haven't seen much of, but as I recall she was nude in it. I have never called her a bad actress or an incapable one. Just one that gets put in to roles that I find to be silly (Wussy version of Storm with a BAD line, and soft core porn star in what could have been a decent psychological story). Now she's playing what looks to be an insult to Catwoman. It's generally the same with Jim Carey and comedies. He's a -great- actor when he's not talking out of his butt. But I'd shudder if I heard he was going to be playing the role of Snails' teacher.
Ogre Mage 06-26-04, 02:45 AM	Originally posted by Ranger REG Unfortunately, Angela Bassett -- Singer's first choice -- wasn't available at the time. Halle was cast and the rest is history. Angela Bassett was the first choice? That is a damn shame they couldn't get her. She would have rocked as Storm.
Incenjucar 06-26-04, 07:16 AM	Agreed. She looks -much- more like Storm (And also actually looks like she could have been born in Africa -- Halle looks like the girl in La Vida Loca "skin the color of mocha". Pretty, sure, but no Storm. If her cheek bones were different, she'd pass for a tanned European girl), and if she worked out just a little more, her build would probably take muscle on much better than Halle's petite form would, which would make her all the more Stormy. That and she's got great hair for the role when she lets it grow out. And who knows, maybe she would have fought a bit more for better lines and maybe even a script that had her -act- like Storm. If you're going to do something with well-known characters, at least get someone SOMETHING like them. As such, I nominate Paris Hilton to play Snails, due to the "White Girls" movie. Bwahahahha.
Random bloke 06-26-04, 07:29 AM	Originally posted by Ogre Mage Angela Bassett was the first choice? That is a damn shame they couldn't get her. She would have rocked as Storm. Ditto's. Anyways, Halle Berry: 1) Looks like a yemenite child with breasts. (not me, local talk show host). 2) Actually gave a half-decent performance in Monster's Ball. I suppose that with the right director, even the worst actors can give a good performance... As for people who consider any kind of nudity in a film, wether required for the script or not "soft core pornography"... :rolleyes:
Incenjucar 06-26-04, 07:52 AM	When you get bored and start yawning because a sex scene is -that- long, it's porn.
Kupokpok 06-26-04, 11:19 AM	I just read thru all 4+ pages of posts, and I'll just say this: 1) I've decided to prepare a special space in my bedroom closet in case :88E: decides to use the state of Ohio as his base of operations (y'know, somewhere unassuming) when he begins his invasion. 2) Joel SIlver lost his mind after the suckyness of Matrix Revolutions. 3) At least Silver asked Hilton and not Nicole Ritchie. Paris looks dignified (and pretty) compared to that trollop.
Ogre4Hire 06-26-04, 12:16 PM	I would just like to say this: Right after I heard about D&D: The Sequel, I said that I couldn't see how they could make it any worse than #1. After hearing that Paris Hilton will be in it, I wish to retract that statement.
Settra 06-26-04, 03:08 PM	Originally posted by Mantel_DeMenglamaar I bought the DVD for D&D the movie. Had they not cut out practically every good scene for 'pacing' reasons, it would've been a kickass movie. Dude, the movie had sucked no matter what. I mean, come on, just take one look at the dwarf, and your career as a D&D player goes :banghead: !!!
Legomojo 06-26-04, 03:15 PM	:b: That site lies all the time....
Mr.Waesel 06-26-04, 03:19 PM	Tangent: If P.H. were to star in the movie, what monster should she play?
Incenjucar 06-26-04, 03:33 PM	Originally posted by Ogre4Hire I would just like to say this: Right after I heard about D&D: The Sequel, I said that I couldn't see how they could make it any worse than #1. After hearing that Paris Hilton will be in it, I wish to retract that statement. Maybe they'll add Richard Simmons to balance things out. :smirk:
Drake Dragonslayer 06-26-04, 03:59 PM	Originally posted by Mr.Waesel Tangent: If P.H. were to star in the movie, what monster should she play? A very inept succubus?
bahamut_0 06-26-04, 04:03 PM	bahamut's mother walks into the room to see him sprawled across the floor, unconscious. "What's the matter?!" she screams as she runs over to check on her son. A look of pure horror is struck across his face. She tentativley raises her head. A high pitched scream is heard for miles around.
Fi'Irdray 06-26-04, 04:27 PM	Originally posted by Mr.Waesel Tangent: If P.H. were to star in the movie, what monster should she play? Originally posted by Drake Dragonslayer A very inept succubus? Aren't succubi supposed to be attractive though?
Drake Dragonslayer 06-26-04, 04:30 PM	Why do you think I said " A very INEPT succubus ":schemes :P
Tevish Szat 06-26-04, 05:04 PM	Originally posted by Legomojo :b: That site lies all the time.... That has to be the nicest thing anyone has ever said on the boards :) If it's not right though, ol' :88E: won't have much work left to do to drive the world insane with horror.
Banpai 06-26-04, 07:20 PM	I recently heard that SHE is going to play a role one of those colledge movies, so thereīs still some hope for me that instead of explaining what D&D means, people would so "Oh I know of that, I have seen the film, so please explain me how you are connected to soft porn .........." Btw which actors would you like to see in a D&D film? My (totally unreal ) cast dreams would be: Arnold Schwarzenegger as THE BARBARIAN Sean Connery as ... well he just has to be in it Uma Thurman (sp?) as THE MONK Sarrah Michele Gellar(sp?) THE ELVEN PRINCESS (ever seen her with pointy ears :) ) and various others ...... well a dream I am fairly shure that the next D&D Movie will be different from the first. I really doubt that WotC would ignore the fact that almost all roleplayers didnīt ""like"" the film.
Zolgar 06-26-04, 08:39 PM	Well, I wasn't going to see it anyways.....
Lord Nat 06-26-04, 09:39 PM	This is all I can think of now is when Ethan mailed him self to the CEO of Interplay and punched him out for stoping work on Fallot 3...
Raymond_Luxury_Yacht 06-26-04, 10:06 PM	*looks outside to make sure that the moon isn't blood red and the seas aren't boiling over* :rant: :banghead: :twitch: :OMG! :sad: :eek: :( :mad: :nonono: :censored: :hoppingma
Ogre4Hire 06-27-04, 02:43 AM	Originally posted by Banpai I really doubt that WotC would ignore the fact that almost all roleplayers didnīt ""like"" the film. From what I've gathered based on other peoples posts, the rights to make D&D: The Movie were sold well before WoTC took over the game from TSR and therefore, they don't have any say in the matter. Therefore, WoTC should hire some really big Italians to outfit the producer with a set of cement shoes.
Ranger REG 06-27-04, 03:18 AM	Originally posted by Incenjucar Agreed. She looks -much- more like Storm (And also actually looks like she could have been born in Africa -- Halle looks like the girl in La Vida Loca "skin the color of mocha". Pretty, sure, but no Storm. And James Marsden is too young to be Cyclop/Scott Summer, boyfriend of Famke Jansen's Jean Grey... And Hugh Jackman is too tall to be Wolverine/Logan... And Anna Paquin is not right for Rogue... And Patrick Stewart is not right for Xavier... And Iceman too young... And there is no Angel nor the Beast... Blah, blah, blah ... and what's that last word? ... BLAH. :bored: Still, a good couple of films by Singer, though. I got the DVDs. P.S. Oh, and don't worry, gang. I'm still with you. I still disagree casting Paris Hilton in the next D&D film. :D
Incenjucar 06-27-04, 03:51 AM	1) They didn't start anyone's age at the right time. While I was annoyed at this, it was a total thing. Cyc's career starts when he's a teenager, and in years and years of comics, he barely aged to begin with. 2) Yes, Hugh's too tall. So were the hobbits. It's in how they were used. While it sucks to lack the 'shorty' jokes, it's hard to tell exactly how tall he is so long as he's not standing face to face with Juggernaut. He does, at least, -look- a bit like the character. 3) I agree on Rogue. She's not stern-looking enough for the roll. Too Celtic-looking, and not enough Texan speech. 4) I agree on Xavier. A bald, shaved, and accentless Sean Connery would have been closer. 5) Yep. 6) They probably would have started Angel off as Archangel, and Beast as a hairy blue guy. I never said I agreed with how the movie was done. It's got as many problems as Jurassic Park does, easily. I enjoyed the movies highly. They're some of the few movies I consider must-have. Doesn't mean I don't think they could have done much much better. Same with the current comic series, for that matter, or the "Morph" character in the X-Men cartoon series awhile back. If I can't be annoyed that Storm is portrayed as a mousey girl who looks like she's barely got a tan and spouts silly lines about toads being like anything else when struck by lightning, may as well have made Xavier a sprinter with blue hair down to his arse.
simen_88 06-27-04, 07:19 AM	I don't know dang about superheros and that, but I understand the problem. 'twas worse in LotR. In the book, if I remember correctly, Aragorn is 97 years old, Frodo 51, Samwise 37, Meriadok 31, and Peregrin 20-something. Even worse when Frodo hadn't aged a bit between his 33th birthday and the start of the quest.
Escef 06-27-04, 09:55 AM	Originally posted by simen_88 I don't know dang about superheros and that, but I understand the problem. 'twas worse in LotR. In the book, if I remember correctly, Aragorn is 97 years old, Frodo 51, Samwise 37, Meriadok 31, and Peregrin 20-something. Even worse when Frodo hadn't aged a bit between his 33th birthday and the start of the quest. If I recall correctly, the ring kept Frodo looking young. And as for little time passing between the party and the beginning of the quest, it's about pacing. The movies would have been 5-6 hours apeice if they kept every encounter, every scrap of dialog, etc. that is in the books. Overall, I think Peter Jackson's movie adaptions are fine peices of cinema, and do no disservice to the books. Yes, he had to leave a lot out and change a couple lines around (mostly when they were said or who said them), but he kept the movie entertaining and the plot moving. Most audiences would have been bored to tears if they had to watch a live-action version of the books, with nothing left out. However, this isn't a LotR thread, so I think that's enough derailment. (Don't wanna get the thread closed, imagine how angry the Paris bashers would be at me! ;) ) As deplorable an excuse for human existance as Paris might be, if we don't watch the movie then we'll be protesting with our wallets, and that is what means something to the movie industry.
Xod, Archmage 06-27-04, 06:25 PM	I find it quite...ironic that the very people who keep the D&D franchise alive (we, the gamers) are the ones most repelled by the movie, its concepts, and the very thought that a clueless bimbo could be in a D&D movie as anything else than a body double. I'm appalled that the persons who okayed the original movie could think that it was anything but a bad plot with bad actors (save Irons, who has had better roles). Wow. These people are obviously more stupid than Paris. Paris Hilton will do nothing except repel a wide gaming community and attract a few fanboys who could pry themselves away from their computer and its own movies of Paris. Xod:behold:
Sarcor 06-27-04, 07:06 PM	The problem with protesting with your wallet is only the fans and the franchise will suffer. Enough people will see it to make the film's money back, just like the first movie. The problem is the producers don't seem to think it's broken the way it is. They probably figure that the D&D crowd just isn't that big and if they want to make more money, they have to make it more mainstream. Like the other movie wasn't watered down enough. So they betray their main audience, who they figure will watch anything with the D&D name tacked to it, and hire Paris Hilton. But LOTR showed that you don't have to betray the source material to gain mainstream acceptance. Since it's basically impossible to get the attention of the people making the next D&D movie, we're going to have to suffer another horrible movie. Maybe they'll get a real director, and it'll be at least mediocre. Heck.. get Monte Cook or Keith Baker to consult or write the plot.
Brknlf 06-28-04, 08:44 AM	Originally posted by Incenjucar How is it misinformed? She has, lately, and in all the movies I've seen her in or have known her to be associated in, been used for her good looks, and has a recent tendancy to be given either bad scripts (X-Men) or to be used as a soft core porn star (Monster's Ball). Swordfish I haven't seen much of, but as I recall she was nude in it. You called it a bad sign if Halle Berry is in a movie. The roles she has had lately are given by the director, not by Halle Berry. Just because every other director is trying to get her to show some skin doesn't mean every director is. You yourself admit to only seeing some of her more recent films. I'm not going to discuss the topic of nude with you. By your own admission that you haven't seen everything she has been in, namely a lot of her earier stuff, then you are misinformed in claiming that her name on the billing is a bad sign as an indicator that the film will be bad. There is the chance that you could be right of course; the film could be bad. However, it wouldn't be on account of Halle Berry but rather due to the fault of some bad director putting her into a role designed to showcase her body and not her talent.
LordofIllusions 06-28-04, 12:49 PM	Originally posted by wolffenjugend It's funny how everyone here is so ready to bash a film that hasn't even been made yet. The truth is, everyone here will then proceed to go see said film - either at the theatre or on DVD/video. Ah, what hypocritical lives we live... We have a psychic on the boards ladies and gentlemen! Thank you loyal employee of Dionne Warwick's Psychic Friends Network. Please inform us of what we will be doing from now on to save us from making our own decisions. :devil: ~~~
incarnadine 06-28-04, 01:17 PM	Originally posted by Brknlf You called it a bad sign if Halle Berry is in a movie. The roles she has had lately are given by the director, not by Halle Berry. Just because every other director is trying to get her to show some skin doesn't mean every director is. You yourself admit to only seeing some of her more recent films. I'm not going to discuss the topic of nude with you. By your own admission that you haven't seen everything she has been in, namely a lot of her earier stuff, then you are misinformed in claiming that her name on the billing is a bad sign as an indicator that the film will be bad. There is the chance that you could be right of course; the film could be bad. However, it wouldn't be on account of Halle Berry but rather due to the fault of some bad director putting her into a role designed to showcase her body and not her talent. Catwoman!
Seeker95 06-28-04, 02:32 PM	Originally posted by LordofIllusions Please inform us of what we will be doing from now on to save us from making our own decisions. Solid prediction: The lame-oids will continue to whine and moan about products they do not own, rules they have not tests, movies they have not seen and decisions that have not been implemented. They will cry over editions that have not been released and classes they have not played. In essence, they will be perpetual whiners and moaners. Of course, you could make a decision not to do these things, but that would be thinking clearly and fairly.
WizO_Catoblepas 06-28-04, 06:15 PM	All right I'm locking the thread. From now on, keep the posts on the subject of the thread, not other guests. Otherwise, don't be surprised if you end up getting an Official Warning. Consider this fair warning. For all of those who were able to keep on topic, my apologies for having to close the thread.