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[Drazgul]

Those men don't even have shoulderpads. Faaake.

They're probably just some low-level noobs.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

What are the guys supposed to be dressed like? I've never played Warcraft.

 

[Carcetti]

They're probably just some low-level noobs.

The movie better not climax with a group of noobies wiping in Deadmines. Or actually that might be amazing.

Also, the movie has to have a scene where someone dies because he didn't move away from fire on the floor.

 

[tanooki27]

so is warcraft "real" or a computer game in this movie? it'd be cool if there were some metanarrative with dudes/dudettes chilling at their computers.

 

[Loxley]

What are the guys supposed to be dressed like? I've never played Warcraft.

Well, the two main guys look they're just in ragged, worn civilian clothing. They don't appear to be elaborate costumes referencing any specific characters.

 

[Dicer]

Cautiously excited...

 

[zma1013]

Hmm, I thought it would have less computer screens.

 

[Professor Lich]

I hope there is a special feature on the DVD that shows everyone's name and guild affiliation above their head. Also, until a trailer, not sure how to feel about this.


But I'm easily amused, so I'll enjoy it regardless.

 

[DonasaurusRex]

I'm assuming the plot is (WARCRAFT III/FROZEN THRONE spolier)

Spoiler

Arthas becoming the Lich King and destroying his homeland

because that's the most gripping plot thread in all of Blizzard?

Warcraft 1 - WC3 TFT was pretty damn amazing story wise it built the WoW world....then they proceeded to burn most of that down in the name of the pharm loots. Most of those heroes are dead....not by the finishing of the story but by <Malice> in a 30 man raid....ugh.

malfurion...you were supposed to FIND ILLIDAN, and holy shit Kaelthas...your girl shes undead! do you give a shit? The lost orc heroes from the dark portal wc2 YOURE ALIVE!...and farmed...

ironically they couldn't figure out a way to make Turalyon and Alleria "go mad" hence they never made them farm food. But ya never know i stopped playing years ago.

 

[Nokterian]

I have to admit...it's pretty cool seeing the Alliance crest in a live-action setting. Even if it's just a tiny blip in the background. Also, given the blue and silver armor of the guards, plus the apparently circular architecture of the set and the distinctly Alliance crests in the background - it's very likely that's the Stormwind throne room.

It's indeed the throneroom. I am pretty excited for this. Duncan knows his stuff and he is a good director.

 

[b&jy77VjiKn$#F]

I wish for a Leeroy Jenkins cameo.

 

[Won]

This is going to look really weird if they stick to the cartoon look like that. I will attribute that to the low quality of the photo for now.

 

[Tertullian]

I've very optimistic about this.

• Duncan Jones is great.
• Costumes/suits touched up by CGI, instead of plasticky CGI all by itself.
• Plot actually starting at the (less marketable) beginning, with Warcraft: Orcs and Humans.

 

[Loxley]

And just as a reminder, this was the concept for Stormwind as a whole that they showed at BlizzCon last year:

 

[RPGCrazied]

Why even bother? Its not even coming out for like 2 years, and you really can't tell much from that picture.

 

[speedpop]

Why even bother? Its not even coming out for like 2 years, and you really can't tell much from that picture.

Because it proves that the movie is out of production hell and is actively being shot.

 

[Loxley]

Because it proves that the movie is out of production hell and is actively being shot.

It actually seems like once Jones came on board, everything pretty much smoothed out from there. He clearly had an idea in mind for what direction to go in with the film's story and tone, and clearly Blizzard were all for it.

 

[speedpop]

It actually seems like once Jones came on board, everything pretty much smoothed out from there. He clearly had an idea in mind for what direction to go in with the film's story and tone, and clearly Blizzard were all for it.

Definitely. I'm not sure if it was stated at the Blizzcon where Duncan Jones attended, but it wouldn't surprise me if he suggested the first war conflict as the basis for a movie and Blizzard liked it.

It seemed that everything else prior was all about what later story they were going to do; was it going to be just a re-telling of Arthas Menethil's life or something to do with Night Elves etc.

 

[Sajjaja]

I hope Liam Neeson plays every character.

 

[Loxley]

Definitely. I'm not sure if it was stated at the Blizzcon where Duncan Jones attended, but it wouldn't surprise me if he suggested the first war conflict as the basis for a movie and Blizzard liked it.

It seemed that everything else prior was all about what later story they were going to do; was it going to be just a re-telling of Arthas Menethil's life or something to do with Night Elves etc.

Yep, it was pretty heavily implied during the panel by Metzen that back when Raimi was attached to direct, the story was very Alliance-centric. Once Jones came aboard, he wanted to tell a more balanced story between Orcs and Humans and spread the love equally. Really that whole panel convinced me that he was the perfect guy for the job, and it's why I have faith that this movie won't be a heaping turd.

(Link to the Warcraft movie panel from BlizzCon 2013 for those haven't seen it but may be interested)

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Interesting interview with Raimi that mentions why he left:

What was the biggest obstacle on that project?
Robert Rodat was working on the script, and it was taking a long time. I think they were getting a little antsy at Legendary, the production company. Actually, what happened was even more complicated, so let me go back a little bit. First, they asked me if I wanted to make it, and I said, "Yes, I love World of Warcraft, and I think it would make a great picture." So I read a screenplay they had that was written by the guys at [Warcraft developer] Blizzard, and it didn't quite work for me. I told them I wanted to make my own original story with Robert, so we pitched it to Legendary and they accepted it, and then we pitched it to Blizzard, and they had reservations, but they accepted it. Then Robert wrote the screenplay, and only once he was done did we realize that Blizzard had veto power, and we didn't know that. And they had never quite approved the original story we pitched them. Those reservations were their way of saying, "We don't approve this story, and we want to go a different way," so after we had spent nine months working on this thing, we basically had to start over. And Robert did start over, but it was taking too long for the people at Blizzard, and their patience ran out. Honestly, I think it was mismanagement on their behalf, not to explain to us that the first story was vetoed long ago. Why did they let us keep working on it? Were they afraid to tell me?

http://www.vulture.com/2013/03/sam-raimi-on-oz-and-two-huge-films-he-never-made.html

 

[Walpurgisnacht]

Interesting interview with Raimi that mentions why he left:


http://www.vulture.com/2013/03/sam-raimi-on-oz-and-two-huge-films-he-never-made.html

They were going to let him know soon.

 

[anarckitty]

So curious how this is going to turn out. If it wasn't Duncan Jones directing, I'd have no faith in this movie.

Totally agree

 

[Plywood]

WOW!

 

[Jacob]

I had heard of this movie, but I didn't follow news about it and sort of assumed it had been lost to development hell forever. Like many others, I enjoyed Moon and Source Code, so I will at least give this a shot when it comes out (unless the trailers and/or reviews are completely terrible).

 

[davepoobond]

If it is terrible I will still love it

If it is good... Ill enjoy it.

 

[Uncle Rupee]

This is going to bomb so hard. I can't wait!

 

[antonz]

Interesting interview with Raimi that mentions why he left:


http://www.vulture.com/2013/03/sam-raimi-on-oz-and-two-huge-films-he-never-made.html

A Gaffer wrote the screenplay that Raimi had tossed out to make his own

 

[Abounder]

Please let the noble savage Orcs be the true heroes or at least make them the most likable characters. For the horde!

 

[ChoklitReign]

It looks like a fan-made Star Wars film.

 

[zorlaczerohero]

Bloke on the left looks like Colm Meaney. Though it could just be a random.

 

[Rookje]

Bloke on the left looks like Colm Meaney. Though it could just be a random.

THAT's who it looks like. Was annoying me all day.

 

[M.W.]

Going to be so incredibly bad.

Yep. I know it's Duncan Jones, but it's a fucking Warcraft movie. Insta-bomb.

 

[Instro]

Duncan Jones is the only reason I have any interest.

 

[Error]

Needs more of WOW's tacky armor equipment.

 

[GlenChivas]

Does anyone know how much say about any of this Blizzard had? Script approval? Stuff like that.

 

[Finaika]

Looks horrible.

 

[Loxley]

Does anyone know how much say about any of this Blizzard had? Script approval? Stuff like that.

Blizzard had final approval on the story and script - at least that was indicated by Sam Raimi's comments on the film after he left the project.

 

[G-Fex]

HAHAHA that's the stormwind room.

fuck I geeked out .__.

 

[Man]

I believe in you Duncan Jones.

 

[bfwings55]

I can't believe people are saying it looks terrible from a magazine photo of an on-set camera feed monitor that has not been edited in any way and might not even have the real actors in the frame

Jesus christ gaf

 

[Red_Man]

Wait, this is actually happening? Been hearing about this for like 6 years now, I thought it would never happen.

 

[830920]

Will only watch if there are no Orcs in it.

 

[Imperial]

Not excited at all.

 

[Saganator]

I'm interested to see how they depict Orcs and the Horde in general.

edit:

Wow did not know the guy who wrote and directed Moon is doing this. A bit more intrigued now. Moon is up there in my top 10 fav movies.

 

[G-Fex]

I'm interested to see how they depict Orcs and the Horde in general.

from what I've played of the game. They gather in groups and dance like idiots while yelling about selling stuff.

 

[xenist]

I'm excited because Duncan Jones is making a fantasy movie. The facts that the movie is based on Warcraft and that he's a gamer are just gravy on top.

 

[maniac-kun]

I can't believe people are saying it looks terrible from a magazine photo of an on-set camera feed monitor that has not been edited in any way and might not even have the real actors in the frame

Jesus christ gaf

People dont know shit how movies are made on a game forum.

 

[830920]

If the plot isn't an allegory for the war in Iraq I will be thoroughly disappointed.

 

[SPACECADET]

i'm still kinda bummed sam raimi isn't directing this anymore. but then again, the old great raimi doesn't shine too well for me the higher his budget gets.

duncan jones will be interesting. his first was great, his second was decent his third will be ?