Narnia movie in production..................................

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The Knight · #1 Post by **The Knight** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 7:47 am

Check this out: <a href="http://www.theonering.net/scrapbook/view/12568">Link 1</a>, <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,283 ... html">Link 2</a>, and <a href="http://www.itv.com/news/2093622.html">Link 3.</a> Seems New Zealand has become a popular filming location. The Knight <img src="http://www.eternal-anubis.com/Images/Aragornsig.jpg" style="border:0;"/> "I see in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails. When we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship but it is not this day. This day we fight!"

Relight · #2 Post by **Relight** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 9:19 am

Wow, I find that extraordinarily interesting, though not terribly surprising. There is a huge Hollywood trend right now of taking classics or popular books and making them into movies. I only hope that Disney treats Narnia right. They aren't the first studio I would have chosen to do Narnia.

Thepal · #3 Post by **Thepal** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 9:20 am

So that's what is going to replace LotR

Kurdt · #4 Post by **Kurdt** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:01 am

New Zealand has been used for filming rural/medieval films and tv shows for years. The entire shows of Hercules and Xena were both filmed in New Zealand. The only reason people realize it now is because of LotR. I do remember PBS doing The Chronicles of Narnia a long time ago. That was my very first introduction into that world. I liked it then and I like it now. I just hope they do it justice like they did LotR. ----------------------- CrisS Writer/PR Assistant King's Quest IX: Every Cloak Has A Silver Lining <a href="http://www.kq9.org">www.kq9.org</a> <img src="http://www.sighost.us/members/thelongwa ...  "Follow me into the desert as thirsty as you are. Crack a smile and cut your mouth and drown in alcohol." <img src="http://www.howtobeahero.com/images/type ...  <a href="http://www.howtobeahero.com">Be a Hero.</a>

The Knight · #5 Post by **The Knight** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:19 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>I do remember PBS doing The Chronicles of Narnia a long time ago. That was my very first introduction into that world. I liked it then and I like it now. I just hope they do it justice like they did LotR.<hr></blockquote> I thought the PBS versions were rather well done. Even though most of the effects were really cheesy. I do hope they do it justice as well. I guess we'll find out in 2005. The Knight <img src="http://www.eternal-anubis.com/Images/Aragornsig.jpg" style="border:0;"/> "I see in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails. When we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship but it is not this day. This day we fight!"

rugged · #6 Post by **rugged** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:38 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>New Zealand has been used for filming rural/medieval films and tv shows for years. The entire shows of Hercules and Xena were both filmed in New Zealand. The only reason people realize it now is because of LotR.<hr></blockquote> True although what has increased over the last couple of year is whole feature films being done in NZ. I am sure the scenery will be perfect for Narnia. Nicole Kidman flew into Christchurch (the city where I live), to have a bit of a look around. As she is likely to play the white witch. <img src="http://www.nancycarterdesign.com/bryce/davidbrent.gif" style="border:0;"/> "I like to make people laugh while getting the job done ... So sue me" - David Brent

Relight · #7 Post by **Relight** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 12:03 pm

The PBS versions were good - but boring (and maybe not just in retrospect from our current expectations of cinema - but then again, I haven't watched them for a long time). In terms of book adaptations, the next Harry Potter movie will be a big hit, especially as the last two had to go up against Rings films. And just for the fun of it, upcoming films of interest - some adapatations, some of these I didn't even know were coming! Starship Troopers 2 - April 24 Harry Potter 3 - June 4 Garfield - June 25 Spider-Man 2 - July 2 The Polar Express - Nov 19 Episode 3 - May 25 2005 Batman Begins - Summer 2005 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - 2005 Red Dwarf - 2005

Kurdt · #8 Post by **Kurdt** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 12:40 pm

Okay, 1 by 1... Starship Troopers 2 - April 24 They're making another one of these??? I didn't think it did too well at the box office. Usually films that don't do well in the box office don't get a second shot. What's the deal here? Harry Potter 3 - June 4 Oh yeah, can't wait for it! One of my favorite books! They just keep getting better and better, it's awesome!! Garfield - June 25 Yeah, I saw the commercial for this one. Kiddie movie all the way, I can see it. Spider-Man 2 - July 2 Yeah, this one'll be pretty cool. I'm not that excited about it though. Then again, I am a loyal DC fan, so... The Polar Express - Nov 19 What? Episode 3 - May 25 2005 This ought to be worth seeing, just to see the downfall of Anakin Skywalker. It should be interesting, indeed. Batman Begins - Summer 2005 OOOOOHHHHHH, I can't wait!!!! I've been following this one since day one and I just can't stop from drooling!! Christopher Nolan at the helm, Christian Bale as Batman, Ken Watanabe as Ra's al Ghul, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, Gary Oldman as Gordon!!!! Ooooh, and it doesn't even end there!! Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy, Katie Holmes...man, just thinking about this movie makes me jump for joy!! The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - 2005 They're making one? That ought to be fun. Can't wait! You know what this means, though, right? Space Quest movie right around the corner!! I can feel it!! Red Dwarf - 2005 Really? That ought to be interesting to see. ----------------------- CrisS Writer/PR Assistant King's Quest IX: Every Cloak Has A Silver Lining <a href="http://www.kq9.org">www.kq9.org</a> <img src="http://www.howtobeahero.com/images/type ...  <a href="http://www.howtobeahero.com">Be a Hero.</a>

Relight · #9 Post by **Relight** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 2:52 pm

Starship Troopers 2 - April 24 Um, yeah, it's really odd. No official website, no nothing. But I have it on good authority. The Polar Express - Nov 19 Based on really popular kids' picture book. CG. Looks beautiful. Red Dwarf - 2005 Yeah. After the Star Wars films finish, we can expect to see a bunch of scifi come out of the woodwork, having waited to avoid the competition. A forever-speculated Babylon 5 movie is a good possibility.

Angelus3K · #10 Post by **Angelus3K** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 3:38 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Starship Troopers 2 - April 24 Um, yeah, it's really odd. No official website, no nothing. But I have it on good authority.<hr></blockquote> Yea my PC Gamer magazine revealed Starship Troopers 2 about 2 months ago as there is going to be a sweet FPS PC game coming out at Christmas this year based on the first movie. I can scan the story in if you want. I thought ST did ok at the box office? Maybe that was just the UK one or something... I love the chronicles of Narnia I got the bookset and have read each of them at least twice each! Good stuff! <div align="left"><embed width="320" height="226" src="http://www.eternal-anubis.com/Images/sig/Neo.swf"></div> Visit <a href="http://www.eternal-anubis.com" target="_new">Eternal Anubis</a> - A work in Progres by Vamp.

Spikey · #11 Post by **Spikey** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 4:01 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>They aren't the first studio I would have chosen to do Narnia.<hr></blockquote> Me neither. Although I liked PotC, they f**ked up the Chronicles of Prydain in their cartoon. Six books should have been six movies. Hey! X-men 3 is scheduled for 2006, and they might even shoot two movies at once... And yeah, they try to keep ALL the cast together, including all the top actors Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry & Famke Janssen. Rumors say they are looking around for an actor suited for Gambit, and that they want Orlando Bloom to do it! If this all is true, it's going to be one hell of a movie!!! <img src="http://members.lycos.nl/rustedpipe/spikey8.jpg" style="border:0;"/> Oh mom, I wonder when I'll be waking, the dreams are not so bad, it's just that there's so much to do, and I'm tired of sleeping

MusicallyInspired · #12 Post by **MusicallyInspired** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 7:30 pm

It doesn't really make sense, though. 'The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe' isn't the first book of the series. Why don't they start at the beginning? What was the name of the first book again?

Angelus3K · #13 Post by **Angelus3K** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:32 pm

The first book is called "The Magician's Nephew" and most TV/Movie things start with Lion, Witch and Wardrobe because the story of the characters starts there and finishes in book 7 whereas the first book does not have those characters in it and is about how some other characters find the world of Narnia, but that book is really good aswell. <div align="left"><embed width="320" height="226" src="http://www.eternal-anubis.com/Images/sig/Neo.swf"></div> Visit <a href="http://www.eternal-anubis.com" target="_new">Eternal Anubis</a> - A work in Progres by Vamp.

The Knight · #14 Post by **The Knight** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:55 pm

But The Magician's Nephew does tell how the White Witch got into Narnia, also Digory is the Professor in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. But they always like to start with the first book written. But I don't really care what order they do them in, just as long as they do them right. The Knight <img src="http://www.eternal-anubis.com/Images/Aragornsig.jpg" style="border:0;"/> "I see in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails. When we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship but it is not this day. This day we fight!"

Broomie · #15 Post by **Broomie** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 11:22 pm

Red Drawf movie? OMG That sounds awesome, I hope the original characters are still going to be in it. I would hate to see them replaced with completely different characters. It's one of my favourite tv programs, can't wait to see it. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy looks interestings, so does Starship Troopers 2. As always, Spider-Man 2 is my number 1 anticipated film...Not to bothered about Harry Potter 3 although I want to see it. I can't wait for Episode 3 either, but Star Wars has started to piss me off lately, with Lucasarts cancelling Sam N Max and announcing a new Star Wars game. What I heard anyway. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/mad.gif ALT=">:"> ---------- Door of Destiny: The new name for Tierra Game Central Coming soon... <img src="http://dod.dark-stars.net/images/droc_signature.jpg" style="border:0;"/> ------------ Spider-Man II: Can't wait!

Narniansinceage7 · #16 Post by **Narniansinceage7** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 11:23 pm

As I recall, the Chronicles did indeed start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Next was Prince Caspian, then The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and then The Silver Chair. All those stories were sequential and were televised by Wonderworks for PBS. The next book was A Horse and His Boy, a prequel set during the time of the first book. The next was The Magician's Nephew, the "first" story that dealt with Diggory, the creation of Narnia, and the origin of Jadis, the White Witch. The last book, The Last Battle, was the final story and detailed the end of the world of Narnia. Technically, starting with LWW is correct. Think of it as similar to starting with Episode 4 for Star Wars.

Angelus3K · #17 Post by **Angelus3K** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 11:39 pm

Well I have the boxset with all 7 books in it and The Magician's Nephew is defiently the first book, and I cant quite remember but I'm sure Peter, Lucy and Edmond etc come into the Horse and his Boy somewhere, I'll have to read them again lol <div align="left"><embed width="320" height="226" src="http://www.eternal-anubis.com/Images/sig/Neo.swf"></div> Visit <a href="http://www.eternal-anubis.com" target="_new">Eternal Anubis</a> - A work in Progres by Vamp.

anathoth8 · #18 Post by **anathoth8** » Wed Mar 10, 2004 11:47 pm

There has been news of a Red Dwarf movie for years now. It will be interesting to see if it actually comes to fruition this time around. I loved the series; it's too bad my local PBS station doesn't air the reruns. <img src=http://www.dark-stars.net/cry.gif ALT=":cry"> "I can see the prisoner now. It's Winnie the Pooh! He's refusing the blindfold..." <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/roll.gif ALT=":rollin">

Relight · #19 Post by **Relight** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 12:11 am

Ah, but now you can get Red Dwarf on DVD, and they're doing a smashing job on the season sets. And yeah, a movie has been discussed for years. I think it will happen this time. As I said, post-Star Wars. As for the order of the Narnia books - starting with Magician's Nephew is C.S. Lewis' original intent. Somewhere along the line, the order got changed by the publisher or some such thing. If you buy the newest editions of the books, it will tell you that the books have been renumbered to conform to the original intent. Not that it really matters. I guess starting with LWW for the first movie goes along with what so many of us are used to from reading the books first as children, and perhaps better from a chronological and identifying with the characters point of view, regardless of Lewis' original intent. As for X-Men 3, it will cost a lot more than X-Men 2 (United), because everyone will have to sign new contracts (their original contracts had a stipulation for a sequel). But apparently most of the cast want to return. Ian McKellin was worried that 2 wouldn't be as good as the original, so he never watched it until the DVD release. After he saw it, he liked it better than the first one, and immediately contacted Singer to ask about a third and to make sure he would be a part of it. But yeah, I'm really excited for a third X-Men. This has really been my favorite of the recent superhero rush to the big screen. Even more than Spider-Man. But I really enjoyed that one as well and am looking forward to Spider-Man 2. Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub57.ezboard.com/broyalquestfor ... Relight</A> at: 3/10/04 6:14 pm

Spikey · #20 Post by **Spikey** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 12:42 am

I can't help but thinking positive about X-men 3. Famke Janssen says she will schedule around X-men movies. Ian and Patrick want to return, but wait with signing until the script. Halle says she is bonded to the rest of the cast now, and wants to return. Hugh Jackman says that he will not leave Wolverine now, cause he owes him so much. <img src="http://members.lycos.nl/rustedpipe/spikey8.jpg" style="border:0;"/> Oh mom, I wonder when I'll be waking, the dreams are not so bad, it's just that there's so much to do, and I'm tired of sleeping

Kurdt · #21 Post by **Kurdt** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 1:19 am

Yeah, X-Men 3 ought to be an interesting adventure. I just can't get myself to care one way or the other about Marvel movies anymore. It was awesome when it was all new and raw and I was a comic book fan supporting my favorite genre. Now, Marvel spits out a movie or three every year while DC's still struggling, barely able to get out Vertigo titles without extensive alteration to them. That's what depresses me more than anything else, since DC's my favorite company. As for Narnia, who cares what the chronology is? Peter Jackson skipped over The Hobbit to make LotR, did he not? I'm sure we can start out with the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and be able to keep good track. Besides, LWW is the most known book out of the Chronicles of Narnia. Of course they'd make it first. ----------------------- CrisS Writer/PR Assistant King's Quest IX: Every Cloak Has A Silver Lining <a href="http://www.kq9.org">www.kq9.org</a> <img src="http://www.howtobeahero.com/images/type ...  <a href="http://www.howtobeahero.com">Be a Hero.</a>

Angelus3K · #22 Post by **Angelus3K** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 1:46 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Besides, LWW is the most known book out of the Chronicles of Narnia. Of course they'd make it first.<hr></blockquote> Exactly seeing as The Magican's Nephew has nothing to do with the rest of the story in the other 6 books. I cant wait for X3 either! I never saw how the Pheonix story ended in the cartoon. <div align="left"><embed width="320" height="226" src="http://www.eternal-anubis.com/Images/sig/Neo.swf"></div> Visit <a href="http://www.eternal-anubis.com" target="_new">Eternal Anubis</a> - A work in Progres by Vamp.

Kurdt · #23 Post by **Kurdt** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:43 am

In many ways, it hasn't ended to this day, and that story was written a good 20 or so years ago... ----------------------- CrisS Writer/PR Assistant King's Quest IX: Every Cloak Has A Silver Lining <a href="http://www.kq9.org">www.kq9.org</a> <img src="http://www.howtobeahero.com/images/type ...  <a href="http://www.howtobeahero.com">Be a Hero.</a>

The Knight · #24 Post by **The Knight** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 6:00 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Exactly seeing as The Magican's Nephew has nothing to do with the rest of the story in the other 6 books.<hr></blockquote> The Magician's Nephew actually had quite a bit to do with The Last Battle. So, my guess would be is they'll do it by the order they were written. And The Horse and the Boy took place while Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy were reigning in Narnia. The Knight <img src="http://www.eternal-anubis.com/Images/Aragornsig.jpg" style="border:0;"/> "I see in your eyes, the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails. When we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship but it is not this day. This day we fight!"

Spikey · #25 Post by **Spikey** » Thu Mar 11, 2004 1:14 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>the Pheonix story ended<hr></blockquote> Which one? Phoenix saga or Dark phoenix saga??? ANYWAY the point is that the Phoenix story NEVER ends. It's always returning in Jean, "rising from it's ashes". <img src="http://members.lycos.nl/rustedpipe/spikey8.jpg" style="border:0;"/> Oh mom, I wonder when I'll be waking, the dreams are not so bad, it's just that there's so much to do, and I'm tired of sleeping

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