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Post by stormberg on Jan 29, 2014 14:20:00 GMT -6
Hey Guys, Just checked this out, pretty amazing, these guys have really taken on the Labors of Heracles to produce this movie. While I have a small part in this endeavor, it is really quite breathtaking what they have put together in just this brief 30 second trailer. The number of primary sources, contemporary documents and artifacts, vintage photos and footage, carefully researched recreations, amazingly faithful sets, and extensive location shooting make this a phenomenal, virtual temporal and spatial trip through the history of Dungeons & Dragons. Put together by the production team of Chris Haifley, James Sprattley and Andrew Pascal, they have really taken the first step toward making the world at large aware of the impact of this game on human culture. Anyway don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself... vimeo.com/85059163...and if you are moved by it give them feedback on Facebook and tell everyone you can about it: www.facebook.com/TGKFilmFutures Bright, Paul |
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Post by scottenkainen on Jan 29, 2014 17:29:45 GMT -6
Don't be so modest, Paul. Judging by the amount of screen time you have in the trailer alone, I'd say you had more than a "small part".
~Scott "-enkainen" Casper
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 21:26:45 GMT -6
It is a "must see" because I am in it.
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Post by Zenopus on Jan 29, 2014 22:20:39 GMT -6
Great use of Zeppelin in the trailer!
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Post by stormberg on Jan 30, 2014 10:23:05 GMT -6
Hey Michael, It is a "must see" because I am in it. Sorry, I didn't quite hear you. Did you say, it is "musty" because you are in it? Futures Bright, Paul |
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Post by havard on Jan 30, 2014 10:52:13 GMT -6
Very interesting! Is there a full list of credits available anywhere?
-Havard
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Post by bexley on Jan 30, 2014 12:17:20 GMT -6
I like this new style of scoio-documentaries. It reminds me of the Spike Jonze one about Maurice Sendak. Nice aesthetics and nice subject, can't wait to see it in full.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 12:29:43 GMT -6
Hey Michael, ]Sorry, I didn't quite hear you. Did you say, it is "musty" because you are in it? Futures Bright, Paul No, I said I caught a muskie in it! The acoustics around here are nothing to shout about. |
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Post by stormberg on Jan 30, 2014 16:52:24 GMT -6
Hey Scott, Don't be so modest, Paul. Judging by the amount of screen time you have in the trailer alone, I'd say you had more than a "small part". Yes, they did use me a bit in the trailer but if you knew the scale of legwork used for this movie you would understand just how much more is going into this film. I mean I'd guess they have about 75 hours of footage for a 100 minute movie! A prime example is that desolate frozen lake shot at the beginning, they could have done it anywhere, but they went to Lake Geneva on one of the most inhospitable days of the year and got the shot. Amazing, personal investment... Futures Bright, Paul |
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Post by havard on Jan 31, 2014 8:29:55 GMT -6
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm trying to identify the people on screen in the trailer. If I am right, I recognize Paul Stormberg, Michael Mornard and Jon Peterson. Who is the last person?
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Post by Zenopus on Jan 31, 2014 8:47:43 GMT -6
Mike Carr is at 1:06, starting "This was a time of cultural upheaval..."
Tim Kask at 1:16, talking about the basement of the old grey house.
The first speaker may be David Ewalt, author of 'Of Dice & Men'? I'm just going by the pic on the dust jacket, so I may be wrong.
I don't recognize the guy at 1:00 who compares D&D to Einstein (!).
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Post by stormberg on Jan 31, 2014 9:58:33 GMT -6
Hey All, Mike Carr is at 1:06, starting "This was a time of cultural upheaval..." Tim Kask at 1:16, talking about the basement of the old grey house. The first speaker may be David Ewalt, author of 'Of Dice & Men'? I'm just going by the pic on the dust jacket, so I may be wrong. I don't recognize the guy at 1:00 who compares D&D to Einstein (!). Yes that is David Ewalt and the person comparing D&D to what Einstein did for science is Flint Dille. Those are his home snapshots of Gary's home (King Vidor's mansion in Beverly Hills - recently razed) in particular the pool house. I think that is Flint sunning on the lounge chair. Note the D&D Beach Towels on the chairs! Futures Bright, Paul |
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Post by stormberg on Jan 31, 2014 10:12:21 GMT -6
Hey Harvard, Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm trying to identify the people on screen in the trailer. If I am right, I recognize Paul Stormberg, Michael Mornard and Jon Peterson. Who is the last person? The list of folks by appearance: David Ewalt, Jon Petersen, Flint Dille, Paul Stormberg, Mike Carr, and Tim Kask. Although, the number of interviewees is 9-10 times that. |
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Post by havard on Jan 31, 2014 10:24:49 GMT -6
Hi Paul, thanks!  -Havard |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2014 12:54:10 GMT -6
So I've been mistaken for either Mike Carr or Tim Kask...
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Post by oakesspalding on Feb 1, 2014 1:17:56 GMT -6
Does anyone know when it is coming out? I skimmed the Facebook page (lazily) and didn't see it.
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Post by Zenopus on Feb 1, 2014 12:37:14 GMT -6
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Post by Vile Traveller on Feb 1, 2014 20:25:05 GMT -6
This looks really interesting. Even in the teaser there are a lot of things that are new to me (not that I know too much about it).
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Feb 2, 2014 8:53:49 GMT -6
Wow! I can't wait to see all of this.
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Post by havard on Feb 3, 2014 12:27:02 GMT -6
So I've been mistaken for either Mike Carr or Tim Kask... Haha, sorry Michael. I'd rather not answer that onee  -Havard |
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Post by havard on Feb 3, 2014 12:31:42 GMT -6
Don't want to come off as negative about this, but the "1972" label in the trailer seems inaccurate. We now know that Arneson's medieval Braunsteins go back to at least 1970, even if the name Blackmoor may not have been used that early.
Of course, this may have something to do with how the trailer has been cut.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 13:11:56 GMT -6
I thought "1972" was a reference to the beginning of the Greyhawk/Blackmoor vision of what would become D&D.
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Post by havard on Feb 4, 2014 10:34:48 GMT -6
I thought "1972" was a reference to the beginning of the Greyhawk/Blackmoor vision of what would become D&D. That is certainly a possible interpretation. I guess we'll just have to wait and see -Havard |
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Post by oakesspalding on Feb 6, 2014 23:13:46 GMT -6
Re: March 2015: bummer.
I like the use of the actors madly typing, with one of them (a taller Gygax?) chain-smoking.
I didn't know Gygax had six kids. Wonderful.
The music is exactly right, at least from this perspective. My discovery of D&D exactly coincided with my discovery of Led Zeppelin. And of course there are the many references to Tolkien, etc. in the songs. Ten Years Gone has that wonderful mix of strange beauty and melancholy.
Who would have thought you'd get that much drama--the genius...the fame...the girls (!) (there's a shot of two cute ones)...the betrayals--out of the story of two nerds writing a nerdy game for other nerds? That's not a criticism, rather a a resounding YES to to the Heavens!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2014 23:21:33 GMT -6
The two cute girls are Elise Gygax and a friend.
When I was interviewed a couple of weeks ago, Andrew said they hoped to have a rough cut by this Gen Con if they could.
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Post by Torreny on Feb 7, 2014 3:58:21 GMT -6
Looking forward to its release, and my later purchasing of a copy.
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Post by Koren n'Rhys on Feb 7, 2014 11:52:44 GMT -6
So, is this primarily a documentary style thing, or is there a decent portion of it done in a dramatization style? I thought it was kind of neat how they have actors portraying Gary and Dave in the trailer. Anyone know if that's the style of the movie itself, or just for the trailer?
I hope they get this (mostly) done in time to preview at Gen Con. I'd love to see it there.
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Post by stormberg on Jun 20, 2014 23:01:20 GMT -6
Howdy All,
Update: The Great Kingdom Movie KickStarter has just gone live.
The number of primary sources, contemporary documents and artifacts, vintage photos and footage, carefully researched recreations, amazingly faithful sets, and extensive location shooting make this a phenomenal, virtual temporal and spatial trip through the history of Dungeons & Dragons. Now they just need to raise enough support to do the finishing work.
Put together by the production team of Chris Haifley, James Sprattley and Andrew Pascal, they have really taken the first step toward making the world at large aware of the impact of this game on human culture. Anyway don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself, become a backer, and help get this movie made!
Futures Bright,
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