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$40 million..greedy bastards...serves them right. Should have taken the $50,000 and gone home happy. I would have!
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$40 million..greedy bastards...serves them right. Should have taken the $50,000 and gone home happy. I would have!
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Yeah, they should have taken the $50,000, but I don't think they should have taken it that far in the first place. So a real band and a fictional band have the same name? Big freaking deal! Feel flattered. Or at the very least just shrug it off.
I hate how creativity is limited because of fear of lawsuits.
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Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
Hmm. Notice how they wait until the movie's coming out instead of attacking the book that came out 5 years before the movie! Greedy much?
Yeah, they should have taken the $50,000, but I don't think they should have taken it that far in the first place. So a real band and a fictional band have the same name? Big freaking deal! Feel flattered. Or at the very least just shrug it off.
I hate how creativity is limited because of fear of lawsuits.
Hmm. Notice how they wait until the movie's coming out instead of attacking the book that came out 5 years before the movie! Greedy much?
Yeah, they should have taken the $50,000, but I don't think they should have taken it that far in the first place. So a real band and a fictional band have the same name? Big freaking deal! Feel flattered. Or at the very least just shrug it off.
I hate how creativity is limited because of fear of lawsuits.
I agree with you. It's like how Nintendo isn't mad about Sony putting the six degress of motion sensing thingy in the PS3 controller. Miyamoto even said: "It's kind of what always seems to happen. But the fact that they looked at what we were doing and decided it was a good path is kind of flattering; it kind of reinforces in our minds that we're doing the right thing."
So I totally agree with what you said, especially the part about waiting for the movie to come out. Some people
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2) The film versions of Ron & Hermione suck. The film Ron is too much of a cross between Jar Jar Binks and Homer Simpson. The film Hermione is shallow and coasts too much on being a "girl power" figure. That and her hair is blonde in some shots; that annoys me.
That is all.
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Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
There is no set date when Book Seven is coming out, as it hasn't been finished yet. They'll set a date only after it goes to the publisher and gets edited.
7/7/07 was a WAY cool notion for releasing Book 7, but I don't think it'll ultimately happen. Movie 5 has officially been slated for 7/13/07 and I don't see JK pitting her products against each other like that.
I hope that it'll work out so they can film Book 6 and 7 back to back and get the release dates closer to each other.
There is no set date when Book Seven is coming out, as it hasn't been finished yet. They'll set a date only after it goes to the publisher and gets edited.
7/7/07 was a WAY cool notion for releasing Book 7, but I don't think it'll ultimately happen. Movie 5 has officially been slated for 7/13/07 and I don't see JK pitting her products against each other like that.
I hope that it'll work out so they can film Book 6 and 7 back to back and get the release dates closer to each other.
See, I was thinking that she would need to get book seven out soon so that they could get the film into production. I really hope the cast stays for all seven. Am I the only one who thinks that Terry Gilliam would be so perfect to direct?
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Originally posted by: Mike O
See, I was thinking that she would need to get book seven out soon so that they could get the film into production. I really hope the cast stays for all seven. Am I the only one who thinks that Terry Gilliam would be so perfect to direct?
Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
There is no set date when Book Seven is coming out, as it hasn't been finished yet. They'll set a date only after it goes to the publisher and gets edited.
7/7/07 was a WAY cool notion for releasing Book 7, but I don't think it'll ultimately happen. Movie 5 has officially been slated for 7/13/07 and I don't see JK pitting her products against each other like that.
I hope that it'll work out so they can film Book 6 and 7 back to back and get the release dates closer to each other.
There is no set date when Book Seven is coming out, as it hasn't been finished yet. They'll set a date only after it goes to the publisher and gets edited.
7/7/07 was a WAY cool notion for releasing Book 7, but I don't think it'll ultimately happen. Movie 5 has officially been slated for 7/13/07 and I don't see JK pitting her products against each other like that.
I hope that it'll work out so they can film Book 6 and 7 back to back and get the release dates closer to each other.
See, I was thinking that she would need to get book seven out soon so that they could get the film into production. I really hope the cast stays for all seven. Am I the only one who thinks that Terry Gilliam would be so perfect to direct?
I agree; a Potter film by Terry Gilliam would rock. JK Rowling even recommended him to direct the first film, but Warner Brothers didn't have the balls to let Gilliam do it, they wanted a "family friendly" film, so they went with Columbus instead. I can only hope that they'll consider him for either "Half Blood Prince" or #7.
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Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
I'm hoping Richard Curtis will do HBP.
I'm hoping Richard Curtis will do HBP.
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Richard Curtis. What's on his resume?
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I agree; a Potter film by Terry Gilliam would rock. JK Rowling even recommended him to direct the first film, but Warner Brothers didn't have the balls to let Gilliam do it, they wanted a "family friendly" film, so they went with Columbus instead. I can only hope that they'll consider him for either "Half Blood Prince" or #7.
True, but bear in mind, Terry Gilliam is not Hollywood's favorite person, and feeling is mutual. He isn't exactly a "mainstream" director. He was in fact Rowling's first choice. I like Columbus's films to an extent, but they feel too "Disney Channel," if you get my meaning. Though many fans of the book despise it for its deviation, I loved the Gothic look and feel of the third, even if it did feel a bit too rushed in place. The fourth had a slightly baroque look to the castle, and Newell brought a distinctly British feel to it (and Ralph Fiennes was an inspired bit of casting). He captures the adolescence so well, as did Caruon, something that I though Coumbus missed. Well, I suppose I can put the Terry Gilliam Harry Potter film on the shelf of dream projects that I have along the David Fincher Batman movie and the James Cameron superhero film.
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Originally posted by: Mike O
True, but bear in mind, Terry Gilliam is not Hollywood's favorite person, and feeling is mutual. He isn't exactly a "mainstream" director. He was in fact Rowling's first choice. I like Columbus's films to an extent, but they feel too "Disney Channel," if you get my meaning. Though many fans of the book despise it for its deviation, I loved the Gothic look and feel of the third, even if it did feel a bit too rushed in place. The fourth had a slightly baroque look to the castle, and Newell brought a distinctly British feel to it (and Ralph Fiennes was an inspired bit of casting). He captures the adolescence so well, as did Caruon, something that I though Coumbus missed. Well, I suppose I can put the Terry Gilliam Harry Potter film on the shelf of dream projects that I have along the David Fincher Batman movie and the James Cameron superhero film.
I agree; a Potter film by Terry Gilliam would rock. JK Rowling even recommended him to direct the first film, but Warner Brothers didn't have the balls to let Gilliam do it, they wanted a "family friendly" film, so they went with Columbus instead. I can only hope that they'll consider him for either "Half Blood Prince" or #7.
True, but bear in mind, Terry Gilliam is not Hollywood's favorite person, and feeling is mutual. He isn't exactly a "mainstream" director. He was in fact Rowling's first choice. I like Columbus's films to an extent, but they feel too "Disney Channel," if you get my meaning. Though many fans of the book despise it for its deviation, I loved the Gothic look and feel of the third, even if it did feel a bit too rushed in place. The fourth had a slightly baroque look to the castle, and Newell brought a distinctly British feel to it (and Ralph Fiennes was an inspired bit of casting). He captures the adolescence so well, as did Caruon, something that I though Coumbus missed. Well, I suppose I can put the Terry Gilliam Harry Potter film on the shelf of dream projects that I have along the David Fincher Batman movie and the James Cameron superhero film.
Speaking of which, James Cameron would have been a kickass choice to direct an X-Men venture.
Of the three directors so far, I liked Cuaron's style best, even though 3rd film continued the 2nd film's tradition of butchering Ron.
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I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Richard Curtis. What's on his resume?
Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
I'm hoping Richard Curtis will do HBP.
I'm hoping Richard Curtis will do HBP.
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Richard Curtis. What's on his resume?
He's only directed one film so far, Love Actually, but he's written a host of films and TV shows. Mr. Bean, Black Adder, Four Wedings & A Funeral, Bridget Jones, Notting Hill.
He interviews the cast on the GoF DVD. He's a brilliant writer and Love Actually showed he can direct the hell out of character actors in an ensemble setting. He even made Alan Rickman likeable. I know he'd nail the humorous parts of the books that have been sorely lacking in the films without sacrificing the emotional textures.
Edit: Oh, and he wrote "The Girl in the Cafe" which was David Yates' last film.
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Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
He's only directed one film so far, Love Actually, but he's written a host of films and TV shows. Mr. Bean, Black Adder, Four Wedings & A Funeral, Bridget Jones, Notting Hill.
He interviews the cast on the GoF DVD. He's a brilliant writer and Love Actually showed he can direct the hell out of character actors in an ensemble setting. He even made Alan Rickman likeable. I know he'd nail the humorous parts of the books that have been sorely lacking in the films without sacrificing the emotional textures.
Edit: Oh, and he wrote "The Girl in the Cafe" which was David Yates' last film.
Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Richard Curtis. What's on his resume?
Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
I'm hoping Richard Curtis will do HBP.
I'm hoping Richard Curtis will do HBP.
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Richard Curtis. What's on his resume?
He's only directed one film so far, Love Actually, but he's written a host of films and TV shows. Mr. Bean, Black Adder, Four Wedings & A Funeral, Bridget Jones, Notting Hill.
He interviews the cast on the GoF DVD. He's a brilliant writer and Love Actually showed he can direct the hell out of character actors in an ensemble setting. He even made Alan Rickman likeable. I know he'd nail the humorous parts of the books that have been sorely lacking in the films without sacrificing the emotional textures.
Edit: Oh, and he wrote "The Girl in the Cafe" which was David Yates' last film.
Interesting.
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Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
Speaking of which, James Cameron would have been a kickass choice to direct an X-Men venture.
Of the three directors so far, I liked Cuaron's style best, even though 3rd film continued the 2nd film's tradition of butchering Ron.
Originally posted by: Mike O
True, but bear in mind, Terry Gilliam is not Hollywood's favorite person, and feeling is mutual. He isn't exactly a "mainstream" director. He was in fact Rowling's first choice. I like Columbus's films to an extent, but they feel too "Disney Channel," if you get my meaning. Though many fans of the book despise it for its deviation, I loved the Gothic look and feel of the third, even if it did feel a bit too rushed in place. The fourth had a slightly baroque look to the castle, and Newell brought a distinctly British feel to it (and Ralph Fiennes was an inspired bit of casting). He captures the adolescence so well, as did Caruon, something that I though Coumbus missed. Well, I suppose I can put the Terry Gilliam Harry Potter film on the shelf of dream projects that I have along the David Fincher Batman movie and the James Cameron superhero film.
I agree; a Potter film by Terry Gilliam would rock. JK Rowling even recommended him to direct the first film, but Warner Brothers didn't have the balls to let Gilliam do it, they wanted a "family friendly" film, so they went with Columbus instead. I can only hope that they'll consider him for either "Half Blood Prince" or #7.
True, but bear in mind, Terry Gilliam is not Hollywood's favorite person, and feeling is mutual. He isn't exactly a "mainstream" director. He was in fact Rowling's first choice. I like Columbus's films to an extent, but they feel too "Disney Channel," if you get my meaning. Though many fans of the book despise it for its deviation, I loved the Gothic look and feel of the third, even if it did feel a bit too rushed in place. The fourth had a slightly baroque look to the castle, and Newell brought a distinctly British feel to it (and Ralph Fiennes was an inspired bit of casting). He captures the adolescence so well, as did Caruon, something that I though Coumbus missed. Well, I suppose I can put the Terry Gilliam Harry Potter film on the shelf of dream projects that I have along the David Fincher Batman movie and the James Cameron superhero film.
Speaking of which, James Cameron would have been a kickass choice to direct an X-Men venture.
Of the three directors so far, I liked Cuaron's style best, even though 3rd film continued the 2nd film's tradition of butchering Ron.
I thought that too, although I would have loved for Singer to have finished the trilogy and for Cameron to take on Superman, but what's done is done. There is talk of M. Night Shamalayn directing a Potter flick. I sincerely hope not. They could always get Frank Darbont to do Harry Potter and the Azkaban Redemption. Jean Pierre Juenet would be interesting too.
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Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
I'm hoping Richard Curtis will do HBP.
I'm hoping Richard Curtis will do HBP.
I've heard good things about him. I don't know much about Yates, not being British, and haven't seen any of his BBC productions. We'll find out about him. I wonder why Spielberg turned it down. As I said, Terry Gilliam is my dream Potter director, but I think that Jean-Pierre Junet would be a fascinating choice.
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Originally posted by: Marvolo
Spielberg was approached to direct the first HP movie but he wanted to hire american actors for major parts and have Haley Joel Osment playing the part of Harry, but he was American and had blonde hair. J.K. Rowling refused to have the films stripped of thier British heratige, and I can't blame her. So Spielberg refused to do it unless he got what he wanted. Small article about Haley playing Harry Potter
Spielberg was approached to direct the first HP movie but he wanted to hire american actors for major parts and have Haley Joel Osment playing the part of Harry, but he was American and had blonde hair. J.K. Rowling refused to have the films stripped of thier British heratige, and I can't blame her. So Spielberg refused to do it unless he got what he wanted. Small article about Haley playing Harry Potter
I'm torn. I respect Rowling, but I would have loved to have seen Spielberg's take on the franchise. Then again, I'm not British. Ah, well. What's done is done.
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Originally posted by: Mike O
I'm torn. I respect Rowling, but I would have loved to have seen Spielberg's take on the franchise. Then again, I'm not British. Ah, well. What's done is done.
Originally posted by: Marvolo
Spielberg was approached to direct the first HP movie but he wanted to hire american actors for major parts and have Haley Joel Osment playing the part of Harry, but he was American and had blonde hair. J.K. Rowling refused to have the films stripped of thier British heratige, and I can't blame her. So Spielberg refused to do it unless he got what he wanted. Small article about Haley playing Harry Potter
Spielberg was approached to direct the first HP movie but he wanted to hire american actors for major parts and have Haley Joel Osment playing the part of Harry, but he was American and had blonde hair. J.K. Rowling refused to have the films stripped of thier British heratige, and I can't blame her. So Spielberg refused to do it unless he got what he wanted. Small article about Haley playing Harry Potter
I'm torn. I respect Rowling, but I would have loved to have seen Spielberg's take on the franchise. Then again, I'm not British. Ah, well. What's done is done.
I wonder if it would be better for Americans NOT to be involved with the very British Potter film adaptations. Clash of styles and ideologies and all that.
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I wonder if it would be better for Americans NOT to be involved with the very British Potter film adaptations. Clash of styles and ideologies and all that.
Originally posted by: Mike O
I'm torn. I respect Rowling, but I would have loved to have seen Spielberg's take on the franchise. Then again, I'm not British. Ah, well. What's done is done.
Originally posted by: Marvolo
Spielberg was approached to direct the first HP movie but he wanted to hire american actors for major parts and have Haley Joel Osment playing the part of Harry, but he was American and had blonde hair. J.K. Rowling refused to have the films stripped of thier British heratige, and I can't blame her. So Spielberg refused to do it unless he got what he wanted. Small article about Haley playing Harry Potter
Spielberg was approached to direct the first HP movie but he wanted to hire american actors for major parts and have Haley Joel Osment playing the part of Harry, but he was American and had blonde hair. J.K. Rowling refused to have the films stripped of thier British heratige, and I can't blame her. So Spielberg refused to do it unless he got what he wanted. Small article about Haley playing Harry Potter
I'm torn. I respect Rowling, but I would have loved to have seen Spielberg's take on the franchise. Then again, I'm not British. Ah, well. What's done is done.
I wonder if it would be better for Americans NOT to be involved with the very British Potter film adaptations. Clash of styles and ideologies and all that.
I don't know. Caruon was Mexican and I think that he made a fantastic film. I think that it depends on a lot of issues. First and foremost, of course, the talent of the director. But while the trappings may be distinctly cultural, great storytelling transcends such boundaries. Interesting thoughts, but as the only American director we have to judge the franchise against is is Chris Columbus, the ideas are a bit hard to judge against anything. I kind of wish that someone else had directed Chamber not because I dind't like it, but because it would have been interesting to see how seven different directors would handle the material, like the Alien franchise. Ah well, I suppose we'll find out, won't we. Are you British?
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