Should they make a Baldur's Gate TV show ?

Sorcerer Dave · 04-09-2001, 02:23 PM

Should they make a Baldur's Gate TV show, its to big to be a movie, if they tried to make it a movie it would suck. However a TV show would allow most if not all of the story. What do you think ?

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Epona · 04-09-2001, 02:35 PM

Definitely not.
I am of the opinion that, while some books can be made into films, films into books, films into TV serials, etc etc quite successfully, I would not encourage it. Although some of these work quite well, IMHO they are usually a 'cheap' way of making entertainment which try to capitalise on success in one medium and reproduce it in another - selling the product like a 'brand name', usually with the sole aim of trying to make more money, rather than trying to produce something new/challenging/innovative/imaginative. I would rather see innovation in all media, be it books, games, TV or large screen. Look how much 'spin-off' cr*p already exists on TV, film, and especially in PC games. Just my opinion

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Charlie · 04-09-2001, 02:40 PM

To be honest I'm yet to see a movie or whatever that remotely does justice to the book that it claims to resemble. It may well be the same with a game to film/series transition. Judging on most of the D&D type films/TV shows I've seen I daresay that a BG film/TV show would go down like a lead balloon.

Only my opinion.

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Tancred · 04-09-2001, 02:51 PM

I am reminded of Dungeons and Dragons: the cartoon...

If BG was made into a TV series... well, it would have to be VERY professionally done to get 'right'. You'd need:

- Dungeons and Dragons advisors from Wizards of the Coast
- The writers and designers of the computer game
- That guy who wrote the books

To help the TV crew, and that's be a difficult battle between the three factions to establish a 'generic' Baldur's Gate for the small screen.

Next, you'd have the licensing and merchandising problem. If 'Wizards' and Boiware were to see a BG tv shoew, they'd have to relinquish the rights to the BG name. PErsonally, I never feel it's a good idea to give a license to anyone who is not the creator of the project.

Both reasons prohibit such a series. But I agree, the episodic nature of BG in general would lend itself well to a TV show.

Tancred

Amber Shadow Mage · 04-09-2001, 03:04 PM

Dungeons and Dragons the cartoon now that had potential,
non of which was fulfilled.
I'm sure a tv show could be done, but it would need a very good producer/directer and a lot of cash.

caleb · 04-11-2001, 08:59 AM

Let us not forget that horrible abomination D&D The movie.

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04-09-2001, 02:23 PM	#1
Sorcerer Dave Drow Warrior Join Date: March 7, 2001 Location: Baldur\'s Gate Posts: 268	Should they make a Baldur's Gate TV show, its to big to be a movie, if they tried to make it a movie it would suck. However a TV show would allow most if not all of the story. What do you think ? ------------------ A Council Member of the Wizards of the Light

04-09-2001, 02:35 PM	#2
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	Definitely not. I am of the opinion that, while some books can be made into films, films into books, films into TV serials, etc etc quite successfully, I would not encourage it. Although some of these work quite well, IMHO they are usually a 'cheap' way of making entertainment which try to capitalise on success in one medium and reproduce it in another - selling the product like a 'brand name', usually with the sole aim of trying to make more money, rather than trying to produce something new/challenging/innovative/imaginative. I would rather see innovation in all media, be it books, games, TV or large screen. Look how much 'spin-off' cr*p already exists on TV, film, and especially in PC games. Just my opinion ------------------ Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. Epona of The Laughing Hyenas and The Ladies Guild. [This message has been edited by Epona (edited 04-09-2001).]

04-09-2001, 02:40 PM	#3
Charlie Lord Ao Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 30 Posts: 2,021	To be honest I'm yet to see a movie or whatever that remotely does justice to the book that it claims to resemble. It may well be the same with a game to film/series transition. Judging on most of the D&D type films/TV shows I've seen I daresay that a BG film/TV show would go down like a lead balloon. Only my opinion. ------------------ One love, peace. [This message has been edited by Charlie (edited 04-09-2001).]

04-09-2001, 02:51 PM	#4
Tancred White Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2001 Location: UK Age: 43 Posts: 1,893	I am reminded of Dungeons and Dragons: the cartoon... If BG was made into a TV series... well, it would have to be VERY professionally done to get 'right'. You'd need: - Dungeons and Dragons advisors from Wizards of the Coast - The writers and designers of the computer game - That guy who wrote the books To help the TV crew, and that's be a difficult battle between the three factions to establish a 'generic' Baldur's Gate for the small screen. Next, you'd have the licensing and merchandising problem. If 'Wizards' and Boiware were to see a BG tv shoew, they'd have to relinquish the rights to the BG name. PErsonally, I never feel it's a good idea to give a license to anyone who is not the creator of the project. Both reasons prohibit such a series. But I agree, the episodic nature of BG in general would lend itself well to a TV show. Tancred

04-09-2001, 03:04 PM	#5
Amber Shadow Mage Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Britain Posts: 15	Dungeons and Dragons the cartoon now that had potential, non of which was fulfilled. I'm sure a tv show could be done, but it would need a very good producer/directer and a lot of cash.

04-11-2001, 08:59 AM	#6
caleb Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: April 10, 2001 Location: Tacoma, WA, U.S.A. Age: 39 Posts: 2,615	Let us not forget that horrible abomination D&D The movie. ------------------ RULE #1:I am always right RULE #2:See rule #1

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