From Warcraft's Chinese distributor:
So I'll meet-up with you guys in Beijing in four years for the premiere of the Chinese co-produced sequel
bookin my flight.
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bookin my flight.
From Warcraft's Chinese distributor:
So I'll meet-up with you guys in Beijing in four years for the premiere of the Chinese co-produced sequel
Count me in.
Never played the games and went in with low expectations. Pretty decent flick. The orcs were enjoyable to watch. There were some scenes that left me wondering if I missed some story beats earlier in the movie where things on the screen now were foreshadowed,
But I felt the same with movies like lord of the rings too. Wasn't able to connect all the dots until the whole trilogy played out. The overall storyline was easy enough to follow. Would be glad to watch a sequel or two.
like for instance that demon thing that the human mage transforms into; is that demon the main wirepuller who is corrupting magic bearers with his green mist?
Finally saw the movie. I played WoW for a few years back in the vanilla days so I did have some past background on the setting and characters. I still felt like I was missing some info which could only mean those without some prior knowledge are undoubtedly lost.
Was entertaining. I would watch another movie in the series, but doubt I would go to a theatre and watch it this time.
Was entertaining. I would watch another movie in the series, but doubt I would go to a theatre and watch it this time.
Watched the movie high as a kite and let me tell you some of the magic effects were sick as fuck.
Movie itself was both the dumbest thing I've ever witnessed on a screen and a pretty decent fan service movie for WoW fans. One thing I'm sure about though, is that I'm really glad the movie didn't try to look like the LotR trilogy. Even if the end results kinda look like as if it was all produced by Syfy for TV, it at least looks like Warcraft.
Medivh being held back by the fell he tainted the pool with and all the life-sucking effects were my favourites. Also the box with a woman in it wtf?
Movie itself was both the dumbest thing I've ever witnessed on a screen and a pretty decent fan service movie for WoW fans. One thing I'm sure about though, is that I'm really glad the movie didn't try to look like the LotR trilogy. Even if the end results kinda look like as if it was all produced by Syfy for TV, it at least looks like Warcraft.
Warcraft's soundtrack by Ramin Djawadi is getting a vinyl release, and a limited run of 1,000 will be colored red/blue ('cuz Orcs & Humans):
Releases September 8th.
Releases September 8th.
Unfortunate, but expected. Excited to see some of the deleted scenes. I'm also really hoping for a director's commentary, though I don't see one listed on the back of blu-ray on Amazon. Warcraft strikes me as a movie that will do well on home video, I'm willing to bet the 4K release will look pretty damn stunning.
Also, this unused (but official) poster has been making the rounds:
That poster.. Why didn't they use that.
Unfortunate, but expected. Excited to see some of the deleted scenes. I'm also really hoping for a director's commentary, though I don't see one listed on the back of blu-ray on Amazon. Warcraft strikes me as a movie that will do well on home video, I'm willing to bet the 4K release will look pretty damn stunning.
Also, this unused (but official) poster has been making the rounds:
Steelbook or not. That's the question.
Because the marketing for this movie has been garbage. I hope they do better with the sequel in terms of marketing.
Less money hopefully means better marketing
Unfortunate, but expected. Excited to see some of the deleted scenes. I'm also really hoping for a director's commentary, though I don't see one listed on the back of blu-ray on Amazon. Warcraft strikes me as a movie that will do well on home video, I'm willing to bet the 4K release will look pretty damn stunning.
Also, this unused (but official) poster has been making the rounds:
Why was it expected?
"there will be no extended cut unless the theatrical does well. That is just the way of things."
Guessing post production wasn't finished for the missing scenes, and they're probably deemed too costly to complete for a director's cut saying as the film wasn't a huge success.
Maybe. That's probably the most we can hope for now.
Hmm well hopefully it gets the go ahead as I quite enjoyed it!
https://twitter.com/ManMadeMoon/status/761909861013528576
Hm, could be nothing, but I like to be optimistic.
Hm, could be nothing, but I like to be optimistic.
scoobs
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Seems pretty obvious they must be thinking about green lighting a sequel
neurosisxeno
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They really should. I think the the Second War will make for a much better film (following Turalyon and Doomhammer). Mostly I just want to see a big screen version of Turalyon vs. Doomhammer at the foot of Blackrock Mountain.
scoobs
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If nothing else, its a guaranteed money maker in China, which is now the biggest (or about to be?) movie market in the world. Just makes sense. I sincerely hope they jump right into Arthas/LK storyline, and introduce other races and bring more fantasy. I want undead, gnomes, elves, tauren. I want Illidan and Malfurion, there's so much they could do.
I can't see how you would put all of Warcraft 3 into one movie. It would have to be at least 3-4 parts to give all the angles time to grow.
In WC3s case, I think 1-2 campaigns could fill a single movie. Add to that the addon and you could probably get 4+ movies just for that.
So, are the first twenty-five minutes indicative of the rest of the movie, in terms of quality?
Because as dumb as it is, I'm entertained, and if it stays this way, I'd rather finish the rest on Blu-Ray.
I'm actually really digging the Orc stuff. I also can't help but laugh at Travis Fimmel , the dude is clearly high as shit.
Because as dumb as it is, I'm entertained, and if it stays this way, I'd rather finish the rest on Blu-Ray.
I'm actually really digging the Orc stuff. I also can't help but laugh at Travis Fimmel , the dude is clearly high as shit.
Discotheque
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Travis Fimmel da gawd. Dude's always got that "I'm high and I don't give a fuuuuu but I'll still kick your ass" vibe
that thing with skeletons and stuff being outlawed in china is a myth I thought.
bengraven
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I hope so, because I have a fear as well.
If I don't see my queen Sylvannas on screen at some point I'm going to die inside.
Skeletons aren't banned in China. They exist in several games released in China even. The Forsaken having the skeleton joints covered up in WoW is just self censoring. Like swimsuits aren't banned in NA but that doesn't stop Nintendo from trying to make you think they are.
But in whoever is handling WoW-China's defense, you have to be careful with the Chinese government. A wrong step with them is a bit bigger deal in terms of continuing to do business there.
But in whoever is handling WoW-China's defense, you have to be careful with the Chinese government. A wrong step with them is a bit bigger deal in terms of continuing to do business there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgZdlGZ2_TQ
A cut scene involving the Orcs discussing the fel has appeared on youtube.
...I have no idea why this scene was cut.
A cut scene involving the Orcs discussing the fel has appeared on youtube.
...I have no idea why this scene was cut.
You have to ask Legendary Pictures about that.
Abilidebob
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When are the Blurays coming out? And do we already know if it'll have the deleted scenes or a new cut?
One of the main complaints was that the movie rushes through the story. And then we see we actually had stuff like this and it was cut. Seriously, why?
That scene was great! I haven't watched the movie yet but I am disappointed this isn't in the cut.
I have noticed a lot of movies these days are afraid to take their time.
Even Kung Fu Panda 3 is way faster than Kung Fu Panda 1. How to Train Your Dragon 2 is way faster than 1.
I don't think the Dark Knight would make release today if Nolan couldn't have his way.
It is like these movies got some place to be and are trying to politely leave but humor you at the same time.
Abilidebob
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Just deleted scenes
Also Grommash going full swole do you even lift meme
I hope it's like 30 minutes of scenes.
RipperGrim
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This movie was so terribly paced and character motivations made no sense with betrayals happening with seemingly no logic behind it. The visuals weren't bad tho but some of the fights really did seem to lack weight.
Let's hope the sequel is better written.
Let's hope the sequel is better written.
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It really saddens me how the studio treated this movie. It's like they wanted it to die.
why would they delete this out, it makes no sense.
"Yes, but... you're... green."
Definitely sounds like a different Orc filter, though they changed it several times in all the different trailers and movies, at least to my ears.
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I likes the movie. Seems like it wasn't near the trainwreck the RT score would have you believe.
That being said
This still applies. I thought the first half of the movie was really good? The 2nd half especially the final 3rd seemed really rushed. Like they didn't pace out the movie well at all.
Also felt the movie really lacked in terms of world building.
I liked it, but the movie definitely had issues. Plus the end seemed like we need to wrap this up asap. Let's due a quick 1 on 1 that is gonna last 30 seconds. Then half the movie basically end.
That being said
This still applies. I thought the first half of the movie was really good? The 2nd half especially the final 3rd seemed really rushed. Like they didn't pace out the movie well at all.
Also felt the movie really lacked in terms of world building.
I liked it, but the movie definitely had issues. Plus the end seemed like we need to wrap this up asap. Let's due a quick 1 on 1 that is gonna last 30 seconds. Then half the movie basically end.
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