Forgotten Realms AD&D licenced for TV!!!!

10-08-2001, 01:26 AM

Looks like a live-action TV show based in the Forgotten Realms will be coming soon, check this URL out:

http://www.wizards.com/news/pressrelease.asp?20010918a

Hmm... If it's a serious, intelligent show, it may be good. But we usually get idiotic 'funny' characters that ruin it (jar jar types).

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Avatar · 10-08-2001, 03:22 AM

Cool!
I've waited sooo long... which channel?

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Pangur Ban · 10-08-2001, 04:19 AM

Sounds promising .... however, the cynic in me is saying that it will be a cheap trashy show used only as a means to promote merchandising !!

( Soapbox time ) I hate merchandising. I saw the stuff in EB that has been brought out for Lord of the Rings. Why anyone would think that a small plastic model of an orc's helm has any desirable qualities whatsoever is beyond my comprehension. ( End soapbox )

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WOLFGIR · 10-08-2001, 04:23 AM

Hmm, don´t want to sound pessimistic, but well.. erhmm.. When did fantasy turn out for the best in a TV-production?? :S

Well I hope they don´t destroy the concept totally, and with a bit of luck, they even do a good job of it..

It will probably be shown in Sweden in about twenty years or so anyway... :S

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10-08-2001, 04:53 AM

If it had the Xena type 'feel' and look, but with Drow, and other Forgotten Realms types, MAN.. that would be pretty cool.. I would want a continuing story though (Like Deep Space 9)..

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Kinslayer · 10-08-2001, 06:26 AM

Hopefully it should be pretty good, Andromeda, Mutant X and Relic Hunter are by the same company and although the storylines of these might not be the most stimulating they are well produced and don't seem all that "tacky".

Jorath Calar · 10-08-2001, 06:46 AM

Here is how I'll respond
A. If it's anything like the D&D movie then NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!.

B: If it is serious fantasy with humourous undertone, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer... YYYYYEEEEEEEEYYYYYY!!!!

Kaz · 10-08-2001, 06:50 AM

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Originally posted by WOLFGIR:
Hmm, don´t want to sound pessimistic, but well.. erhmm.. When did fantasy turn out for the best in a TV-production?? :S

Well I hope they don´t destroy the concept totally, and with a bit of luck, they even do a good job of it..

It will probably be shown in Sweden in about twenty years or so anyway... :S

Will come to Germany in 10 years and in German - bah!

I think I'll just let it be. I prefer books anyway.

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Cloudbringer · 10-08-2001, 07:13 AM

Sounds interesting, Z! hmm.... think we can become screenwriters and to the scripts? I swear sometimes the gamers would do a better job!

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Wulfere · 10-08-2001, 07:40 AM

Well I certainly hope they do a good job of it...maybe they will adapt the books for the shows. That way at least they would have a decent timeline and have to worry less about where to take the main characters...Time will tell I guess.

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10-08-2001, 01:26 AM	#1
Ziroc Guest Posts: n/a	Looks like a live-action TV show based in the Forgotten Realms will be coming soon, check this URL out: http://www.wizards.com/news/pressrelease.asp?20010918a Hmm... If it's a serious, intelligent show, it may be good. But we usually get idiotic 'funny' characters that ruin it (jar jar types). ------------------ Ziroc™ Ironworks Webmaster www.tgeweb.com/ironworks

10-08-2001, 04:19 AM	#3
Pangur Ban Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 64 Posts: 569	Sounds promising .... however, the cynic in me is saying that it will be a cheap trashy show used only as a means to promote merchandising !! ( Soapbox time ) I hate merchandising. I saw the stuff in EB that has been brought out for Lord of the Rings. Why anyone would think that a small plastic model of an orc's helm has any desirable qualities whatsoever is beyond my comprehension. ( End soapbox ) Pangur Ban [This message has been edited by Pangur Ban (edited 10-08-2001).]

10-08-2001, 04:23 AM	#4
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Hmm, don´t want to sound pessimistic, but well.. erhmm.. When did fantasy turn out for the best in a TV-production?? :S Well I hope they don´t destroy the concept totally, and with a bit of luck, they even do a good job of it.. It will probably be shown in Sweden in about twenty years or so anyway... :S ------------------ Howling to the moon, cause this world seems so far away.. Wolfgirs lair once-upon-a-paper

10-08-2001, 04:53 AM	#5
Ziroc Guest Posts: n/a	If it had the Xena type 'feel' and look, but with Drow, and other Forgotten Realms types, MAN.. that would be pretty cool.. I would want a continuing story though (Like Deep Space 9).. ------------------ Ziroc™ Ironworks Webmaster www.tgeweb.com/ironworks

10-08-2001, 06:26 AM	#6
Kinslayer Drow Warrior Join Date: June 5, 2001 Location: Canvey Island, Essex, England Age: 46 Posts: 252	Hopefully it should be pretty good, Andromeda, Mutant X and Relic Hunter are by the same company and although the storylines of these might not be the most stimulating they are well produced and don't seem all that "tacky".

10-08-2001, 06:46 AM	#7
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Here is how I'll respond A. If it's anything like the D&D movie then NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!. B: If it is serious fantasy with humourous undertone, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer... YYYYYEEEEEEEEYYYYYY!!!!

10-08-2001, 07:13 AM	#9
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Sounds interesting, Z! hmm.... think we can become screenwriters and to the scripts? I swear sometimes the gamers would do a better job! Cloudy ------------------ Raindancer of the Laughing Hyenas Clan CloudDragon of the OHF Storm-Queen Raven's Cloud StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever "To sleep, perchance to dream..."

10-08-2001, 07:40 AM	#10
Wulfere Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska USA Age: 63 Posts: 893	Well I certainly hope they do a good job of it...maybe they will adapt the books for the shows. That way at least they would have a decent timeline and have to worry less about where to take the main characters...Time will tell I guess. ------------------ The line between good and evil is razor sharp. Be careful of misteps, lest you find yourself spitted upon your own blade.

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