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Post by Falconer on Dec 18, 2020 19:52:05 GMT -6
Sorry for the ambiguity. (*oops*) I meant the word in the sense of "PCs being disposed of in short order by the fiendish machinations of a singularly sadistic DM." Is that how it played out for you? My group found it a real challenge, a very satisfactory adventure. Only one PC died, that due to a legendary act of foolishness that we still laugh about to this day. (He was raised in short order.) |
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Post by Piper on Jan 17, 2021 22:20:21 GMT -6
Since it's still in such an early phase of development, there are no plot or cast details available. Similarly, the series does not appear to have been sold to a network yet.OK, talk is still vague but here is the latest on the alleged television series in the works. screenrant.com/dungeons-dragons-tv-show-derek-kolstad-john-wick/
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Post by Starbeard on Jan 19, 2021 14:01:32 GMT -6
"Not yet sold to a network" could mean it's still on shaky ground. A lot of streaming networks will only purchase a show as a complete package, meaning they need the investment capital to pay their way all the way to a finished product before the interested buyer agrees to pay for it. As an aside, I've heard that this is the real reason why anthology shows and 6-12 episode seasons are so popular right now, because it's the most cost effective way to get something on air in today's environment.
I can't imagine the movie being anything other than a new story set in the Forgotten Realms. Cameo tie ins of a 5e hardback module or two, and a few nostalgic easter eggs referencing TSR classic, sure an original screenplay nonetheless. Making a D&D movie will almost surely tank, but a Forgotten Realms movie can be whatever they want and as long as it makes the FR come alive in the eyes of fans it has a chance of being accepted.
And how can it be a reboot? I was under the impression that all of the earlier movies were unrelated stories—unless they're actually planning on remaking the original movie?!?!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 16:02:35 GMT -6
I'm guessing the "reboot" thing is to distance it from the previous D&D movies.
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Post by Piper on Jan 19, 2021 23:37:38 GMT -6
I'm guessing the "reboot" thing is to distance it from the previous D&D movies. One may well assume and also ... good move, that. |
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Post by Piper on Jan 19, 2021 23:53:22 GMT -6
And how can it be a reboot? I was under the impression that all of the earlier movies were unrelated stories—unless they're actually planning on remaking the original movie?!?! The first two were vaguely related, with a secondary antagonist from the first film becoming the primary antagonist in the second. Same world/campaign and same kingdom, but separated by an unknown amount of time (though one gets the impression its been a large number of years). The third was something different entirely. All three films had interesting ideas behind them but fell flat in the telling of the story. With a decent budget and acting, and a director with a strong hand on the wheel? I think a D&D could be the total package. Unfortunately, however, I believe the property simply isn't taken seriously and I attribute this to either or both of two factors ... (1) the success of the D&D cartoon. I know that seems to contradict me, but a successful cartoon cemented this IP as "for kids" and, in the years following PJ's LotR series of films with their serious "gritty" tone? This is likely a mark against D&D (if this perception is as widespread as I believe it to be). (2) the lack of success of the major release film and its two direct-to-video/made-for-tv sequels. This property is snakebit and it'll be tough to get real talent involved in the project. Not impossible, freshman directors and young stars-to-be have surprised and entertained us many times before. But? If I were rolling the dice on this one I would be betting light. |
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Post by blackheadedgull on Jan 20, 2021 13:11:39 GMT -6
My brother works in sfx and was due to start working on the new D&D movie this year. Postponed due to rona. Says his boss has read the script and said it's "quite funny". Am trying to imagine a high fantasy Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Post by blackheadedgull on Jan 20, 2021 13:12:41 GMT -6
...with Chris Pine.
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Post by asaki on Jan 20, 2021 21:27:48 GMT -6
It actually wouldn't surprise me if the movie was a reboot of the TV series.
I mean the Jumanji reboot was pretty successful, wasn't it?
...actually, that would be pretty awesome.
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Post by Piper on Jan 20, 2021 21:56:44 GMT -6
It actually wouldn't surprise me if the movie was a reboot of the TV series. I mean the Jumanji reboot was pretty successful, wasn't it? ...actually, that would be pretty awesome. The “Jumanji” reboot(s) actually came to mind when the idea of a light-hearted D&D film popped up. Jumanji did a fine job of mixing the player and character dichotomy of role-playing games. |
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Post by Piper on Jan 20, 2021 21:57:58 GMT -6
My brother works in sfx and was due to start working on the new D&D movie this year. Postponed due to rona. Says his boss has read the script and said it's "quite funny". Am trying to imagine a high fantasy Guardians of the Galaxy. Nice! Insider information. Really cool, thank you for sharing this. I would love to hear any further tidbits you can toss our way. |
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Post by blackheadedgull on Jan 21, 2021 13:05:20 GMT -6
Hes not likely to start up until lockdown ends and they usually only get told bits and pieces of what they're working on but I'll see what he feeds me...
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Post by asaki on Jan 21, 2021 14:18:22 GMT -6
Jumanji did a fine job of mixing the player and character dichotomy of role-playing games. I haven't seen them yet, I thought it was kind of disrespectful that they announced it so soon after Robin Williams's passing  I would love to hear any further tidbits you can toss our way. They probably can't share much, I'm sure there are NDAs involved  |
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Post by Falconer on Jan 21, 2021 14:25:54 GMT -6
And how can it be a reboot? I was under the impression that all of the earlier movies were unrelated stories—unless they're actually planning on remaking the original movie?!?! It just means it won’t be D&D 4, it will be D&D 1. It’s just like they do with Batman every few years. |
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Post by DungeonDevil on Jan 22, 2021 0:16:37 GMT -6
Am I the only one getting a disturbing " Krod Mandoon" vibe? I'm gonna need an airsick bag. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2021 6:15:03 GMT -6
I'm guessing the "reboot" thing is to distance it from the previous D&D movies. One may well assume and also ... good move, that. Yeah. I strongly suspect it's a rebranding thing. Like "Yeah, we think the old movie sucks too." Because let's be honest, while there are at least three other movies, most people only remember that one truly godawful one from the late nineties (?). (Early 2000's?) I couldn't finish it. It was so bad. I actually liked the Dragonlance movie, though. The cartoon one. |
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Post by Starbeard on Jan 22, 2021 7:42:07 GMT -6
No, you’re not alone. But? I’m an optimist so I’m hoping for the best. Now, if it wound up with a Wizards and Warriors vibe, I'd be down for that. |
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Post by asaki on Jan 22, 2021 17:47:23 GMT -6
If you ever reconsider? Give the movie a chance. I'm sure I'll get around to watching it/them at some point, but it was just way too soon. |
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Post by DungeonDevil on Feb 9, 2021 10:37:23 GMT -6
My faith in this has diminished to microscopic scale. |
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Post by flailsnail75 on Feb 9, 2021 21:31:34 GMT -6
The fact that people think Mythica is good shows just how bad the D&D movies really are. We’re not going to get a D&D movie that is old timers will like, except for those few of us that are into blue tieflings, gender bending half drow, blood mage oath eldritch knight paladins (or whatever) etc..
We’re not getting B2 or anything like that. Let’s just come to peace with this.
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Post by DungeonDevil on Feb 10, 2021 23:56:33 GMT -6
Open Question: Is your ideal D&D movie to be in-campaign only, or will it feature the players themselves as well? Will the players, if any, be solely kids, adults, a mix?
I like the concept of a bunch of bored middle-school-aged kids (perhaps in study hall, the library, etc.), and somehow they are transported into the campaign world (by some magical plot-device), but are pulled out of it prematurely. Greatly enthused by what they briefly saw, they all want to get back into it as soon as possible, but it takes their collective concentration to make it work. In other words, they want to be there, as opposed to having been thrust into it unwillingly and yearn to get home. That was the problem with the cartoon. They would rather not be home...dealing with grown-ups bossing them around, with teachers yelling at them, older siblings being jerks, tedious chores and homework, with bullies and online bullies, the agonies and humiliations of puberty, and all the crap kids have to deal with. For a brief moment they are shown a marvelous world where they are (apparently) in charge, and their actions matter, where they aren't just extras in someone else's play, but front and centre!
I also like the idea of each of the players choosing their PC class and race, instead of it having been foisted upon them. And give them weapons that can actually be used!
The showrunners should just pick a module (e.g. B1) and drop them in head-first.
It could be awesome if Hasbro just knew what to do with the IP. *sigh*
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2021 5:46:04 GMT -6
I think the best we can hope for is a Jumanji style movie, to be honest. Using the game as a framing device and then going to a "normal people stuck in a fantasy setting". That would be accidentally old school in that this was the framing story for the Blackmoor campaign that Arneson ran. Almost certainly not the reason they'd choose it, but it would be "accidentally" old school in that regard. I'm almost 100% sure they'd end up in Forgotten Realms because that's WoTC's main world, despite the lip service they give to others.
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Post by rredmond on Feb 11, 2021 15:09:11 GMT -6
Heh heh, maybe they will accidentally get it right?  |
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Post by asaki on Feb 14, 2021 0:12:12 GMT -6
Using the game as a framing device and then going to a "normal people stuck in a fantasy setting". That would be accidentally old school in that this was the framing story for the Blackmoor campaign that Arneson ran. ...and the cartoon  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2021 5:25:35 GMT -6
Using the game as a framing device and then going to a "normal people stuck in a fantasy setting". That would be accidentally old school in that this was the framing story for the Blackmoor campaign that Arneson ran. ...and the cartoon Absolutely. Got the dvd set for that bad boy in the five dollar bin at Wal-Mart a while back. Vengar! You cad! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2021 5:53:29 GMT -6
This thread is as good a place as any to drop this in. I enjoy these guys' commentary on that D&D movie.
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Post by captainjapan on Feb 22, 2021 23:48:06 GMT -6
Spotted in a D&D related group around the Internet. It gave me a bit of a chuckle so I thought I would share. The D&D Movie should kill off the character only to have the party meet a new character played by the same actor in the next scene.and THAT is how you create a cult classic. I laughed until it hurt |
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Post by Starbeard on Mar 3, 2021 10:15:23 GMT -6
I was just thinking that so far their cast choices were shaping up to look like replacements for the original movie's cast, then read this news and thought, "Well, yep." |
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Post by dicebro on Mar 3, 2021 15:06:14 GMT -6
The idea of another D&D movie makes me not want to go to the movies any more.
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Post by DungeonDevil on Mar 3, 2021 19:01:13 GMT -6
Insert weeping facepalm emoji here.
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