Re: Amazon, Warner Bros in Talks for LOTR Series Adaptation: Variety

by halfwise Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:15 pm

chris63 wrote:Some potential names for a Lord of the Rings TV series:

Law & Mordor
Orc & Mindy
Mordor, She Wrote.

by malickfan Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:11 pm

Assuming this forum is still active when the series enters production, I wonder if we will get any old members (or even new ones) returning? It was nice to see Trans drop in the other day...

by malickfan Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:15 pm

The most interesting thing about this TV series for me isn't the new story-lines or characters the writers will have to invent, it's the likely involvement of a whole new cast and technical crew, Peter Jackson defined middle earth on screen for a whole generation (taking inspiration from John Howe and Alan Lee's artwork in the process) I'm intrigued to see if the next lot take things in a different direction visually, and whether the techniques/format of TV production effect the mood of middle earth that viewers have become accustomed to.

by bungobaggins Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:47 pm

chris63 wrote:Some potential names for a Lord of the Rings TV series:

Law & Mordor
Orc & Mindy
Mordor, She Wrote.

That T.A. 2970's Show
Everybody Loves Radagast
Hobbiton Five-O
Little House on the Pelennor

by malickfan Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:51 pm

bungobaggins wrote:
chris63 wrote:Some potential names for a Lord of the Rings TV series:

Law & Mordor
Orc & Mindy
Mordor, She Wrote.

That T.A. 2970's Show
Everybody Loves Radagast
Hobbiton Five-O
Little House on the Pelennor

Beorn to be Wild

by halfwise Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:00 pm

Strider, Third-age Ranger (okay, that one needs work)

by bungobaggins Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:08 pm

Wight Rider
Hill Road Blues
Maggot P.I.
Fresh Prince of Belfalas

by malickfan Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:13 pm

The Big Baggins Theory

by bungobaggins Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:14 pm

malickfan wrote:The Big Baggins Theory

Best one so far! slap laugh

by halfwise Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:19 pm

I rather liked Hobbiton Five-O myself.

by Forest Shepherd Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:01 pm

bungobaggins wrote:
Fresh Prince of Belfalas

Well I think this one is the best.

by Bluebottle Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:13 pm

bungobaggins wrote:
malickfan wrote:The Big Baggins Theory

Best one so far!

Sounds like something else.. that needs an age limit silent

by Forest Shepherd Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:12 am

That's a separate thing: Tolkien-inspired pornos.

by Eldorion Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:27 am

The Wild
Game of Thorongil
Better Call Sauron
Sons of Andúnië

by Eldorion Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:32 am

malickfan wrote:The most interesting thing about this TV series for me isn't the new story-lines or characters the writers will have to invent, it's the likely involvement of a whole new cast and technical crew, Peter Jackson defined middle earth on screen for a whole generation (taking inspiration from John Howe and Alan Lee's artwork in the process) I'm intrigued to see if the next lot take things in a different direction visually, and whether the techniques/format of TV production effect the mood of middle earth that viewers have become accustomed to.

I'm hoping for a fresh slate, personally. I don't think they need to have a radically new design aesthetic -- as you mention, Jackson's films built upon and expanded an already established look and feel from Lee's and Howe's previous artwork -- but for the most part I'm curious to see what a new creative team makes of Middle-earth. I wouldn't mind seeing an even larger Minas Tirith that's closer to the book description, although doing so would probably require the use of CGI models rather than "big-atures" and I don't know how good that would look even with Amazon money.

by Eldorion Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:42 am

bungobaggins wrote:Fresh Prince of Belfalas

Now this is a story all about how
My life got flipped turned upside down
And I'd like to take a minute just sit your ass
I'll tell you how I became the prince of the land Belfalas

In West Emyn Armen I's born and raised
On Anduin is where I spent most of my days
Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool
And treatin' the river like my own swimming pool
When a couple Corsairs who were up to no good
Started makin' trouble in my neighborhood
I fought in one little raid and the Steward was wroth
Said "You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Dol Amroth"

by Pettytyrant101 Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:18 am

The last word is yours if you want it. -Eldo

{{Only that I'm going to need more buckie for this Amazon fanfic farce! Evil or Very Mad

}}}

by Eldorion Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:23 am

I'd say that I hope Pure Publications doesn't strongarm you into another contract where you have to review everything that comes out, but I'd be lying because I'm looking forward to reading your crabbit reviews. Nod

by malickfan Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:18 am

Eldorion wrote:
bungobaggins wrote:Fresh Prince of Belfalas

Now this is a story all about how
My life got flipped turned upside down
And I'd like to take a minute just sit your ass
I'll tell you how I became the prince of the land Belfalas

In West Emyn Armen I's born and raised
On Anduin is where I spent most of my days
Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool
And treatin' the river like my own swimming pool
When a couple Corsairs who were up to no good
Started makin' trouble in my neighborhood
I fought in one little raid and the Steward was wroth
Said "You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Dol Amroth"

by Mrs Figg Sun Nov 19, 2017 1:14 pm

malickfan wrote:The most interesting thing about this TV series for me isn't the new story-lines or characters the writers will have to invent, it's the likely involvement of a whole new cast and technical crew, Peter Jackson defined middle earth on screen for a whole generation (taking inspiration from John Howe and Alan Lee's artwork in the process) I'm intrigued to see if the next lot take things in a different direction visually, and whether the techniques/format of TV production effect the mood of middle earth that viewers have become accustomed to.

I wonder about New Line being involved as they seemed to have a specific look, style, and aren't they based in NZ? will they be hiring original LOTR crews? interested to see what the style will be.

by Mrs Figg Sun Nov 19, 2017 1:31 pm

Itaril-y bad idea.

by halfwise Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:19 pm

Forest Shepherd wrote:That's a separate thing: Tolkien-inspired pornos.

I went all glassy eyed when I found out Celeborn's alternate name was Teleporno. Ye Gods.

by halfwise Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:23 pm

Eldorion wrote: I wouldn't mind seeing an even larger Minas Tirith that's closer to the book description, although doing so would probably require the use of CGI models rather than "big-atures" and I don't know how good that would look even with Amazon money.

Was it really too small? Except for the empty Pellenor I felt Minas Tirith was among the most faithful sets of the series.

by Elthir Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:41 pm

Mrs Figg wrote:Itaril-y bad idea.

Heheheh. Ten gold buttons for that.