A Tetralogy for theatrical; a mini-series with CGI as an ideal release
RugbyPlayingAshaman Send a noteboard - 10/12/2010 05:19:22 PM
I don't think the series has that many elements that couldn't be cut or pushed comfortably into the background, so to get it to the silver screen, we'd just need to concentrate on the main characters that are important at the time and keep the pace fast.
For example, I don't think we really need to bother with staying with Perrin and Egwene early in the series, because they don't really come into the forefront until later in the series, so they can be secondary characters until the second movie allowing Moiraine to be a major character in the first two. Do we really need to spend more than 2 minutes with Min musing about how to seal the Bore? Nope, this can happen comfortably in the background, with a few scenes showing her thinking about it.
I feel pretty comfortable cutting out any extended scene involving the Circus, anything having to do with a tertiary character who had one or two POVs or a subplot that never really resolved but would make that character seem important, anything involving the majority of Morgases' experiences (besides some time of her reign, her time as prisoner of Rahvin, her captivity and conclusion - and even then these should show her as a secondary character near a major character) and any exposition that does not affect anyone (sorry, Amayar, but you should be cut, and get a brief visual and an audio mention).
I still think the series would work best as a CGI or animated series, though. Does anyone think that seeing the Seanchan in live-action might be too hilarious to take seriously? Talk about costume drama!
For example, I don't think we really need to bother with staying with Perrin and Egwene early in the series, because they don't really come into the forefront until later in the series, so they can be secondary characters until the second movie allowing Moiraine to be a major character in the first two. Do we really need to spend more than 2 minutes with Min musing about how to seal the Bore? Nope, this can happen comfortably in the background, with a few scenes showing her thinking about it.
I feel pretty comfortable cutting out any extended scene involving the Circus, anything having to do with a tertiary character who had one or two POVs or a subplot that never really resolved but would make that character seem important, anything involving the majority of Morgases' experiences (besides some time of her reign, her time as prisoner of Rahvin, her captivity and conclusion - and even then these should show her as a secondary character near a major character) and any exposition that does not affect anyone (sorry, Amayar, but you should be cut, and get a brief visual and an audio mention).
I still think the series would work best as a CGI or animated series, though. Does anyone think that seeing the Seanchan in live-action might be too hilarious to take seriously? Talk about costume drama!
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This message last edited by RugbyPlayingAshaman on 10/12/2010 at 05:28:30 PM
If WOT were to be made into a movie series, how many would you like to see?
10/12/2010 11:22:51 AM
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Personally I'd rather see WOT adapted into a HBO/Starz cable series, like Game of Thrones. *NM*
10/12/2010 11:52:32 AM
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It won't. *NM*
10/12/2010 02:30:21 PM
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this helps my boredom in work how exactly? I qualified my question with an "if" *NM*
10/12/2010 02:52:41 PM
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Meh. Saying "if" won't change the fact that it won't. You're living in a fantasy world man! *NM*
10/12/2010 06:27:28 PM
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This is an exercise in futility. WoT will not be made into a movie, so why waste energy on ...
10/12/2010 03:04:26 PM
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thoughts
10/12/2010 03:31:26 PM
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agreed, I fear we would all have to lower expectations somewhat, CG in it would be awesome though *NM*
10/12/2010 04:57:35 PM
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I totally agree ... maybe something along the lines of the Star Wars animated series
10/12/2010 10:26:46 PM
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It's already in "graphic novel" form. The comic books are released bimonthly or sumthin like that.
11/12/2010 12:36:24 AM
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Yeah exactly I'm looking to pass time in work not solve world hunger *NM*
10/12/2010 03:42:09 PM
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A Tetralogy for theatrical; a mini-series with CGI as an ideal release
10/12/2010 05:19:22 PM
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I can confirm that Warner has the rights on an already adapted screenplay!
10/12/2010 07:59:07 PM
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I've said all along, it could never be done justice so I hope they never try. That includes T.V. *NM*
11/12/2010 12:29:55 AM
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There's already an IMDB page for TEotW and debate about whether it will REALLY be out next year.
11/12/2010 02:55:09 AM
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Depends on who makes it.
11/12/2010 04:37:32 AM
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I think it would be awesome if Michael Bay or George Lucas directed it. HAHA
11/12/2010 08:51:12 PM
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7 might be possible if they cut most of the characters and most of the story. *NM*
12/12/2010 03:40:41 AM
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Merchandising tie-ins
12/12/2010 05:44:38 PM
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a book in the shape of an actual person sounds kinda disturbing, actually *NM*
13/12/2010 12:19:24 AM
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True, but what a conversation starter, eh? *NM*
13/12/2010 01:08:42 AM
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TRue. I've done slightly weirder for much the same effect =) *NM*
14/12/2010 04:20:41 AM
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