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Gears of War

Discussion in 'Archive: SF&F: Films and Television' started by -Phoenix-, Mar 21, 2007.

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  1. -Phoenix-

    -Phoenix- Jedi Master star 5

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    IGN has the article.

    March 21, 2007 - New Line has acquired the feature film rights to the popular Microsoft and Epic Games title Gears of War. Scripter Stuart Beattie (Collateral) will adapt the videogame for the big screen.

    Apparently slated for a 2009 release.
     
    -Phoenix-, Mar 21, 2007
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  2. jangoisadrunk

    jangoisadrunk Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Everyone, set phasers to "kill Uwe Boll!"
     
    jangoisadrunk, Mar 22, 2007
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  3. ObiWan506

    ObiWan506 Former Head Admin star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    That didn't take too long before it was decided to be made into a movie. Geez.

    Never played it so I don't know if the concept would be any good. Hopefully it's not like Doom.
     
    ObiWan506, Mar 22, 2007
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  4. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I'm not familair with the actual storyline of the game, but this movie should end with seemingly the last man in the world alive going out in a blaze of glory and revenge against the creatures while "Mad World" plays, just as in the commercial. For 30-60 seconds, it's a pretty effective, emotional, punch in the gut.
     
    The2ndQuest , Mar 22, 2007
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  5. Reynar_Tedros

    Reynar_Tedros Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    Wow, I have a horrible feeling that this movie will taint the game's greatness quite a bit.

    I watched Wild Hogs (yes, I saw that craptastic "film") the other day, and noticed how much John Travolta resembled Marcus Fenix. I'm not a fan of Travolta, but if they cast an actor based on appearance, he's the one to go to.
     
    Reynar_Tedros, Mar 22, 2007
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  6. -Phoenix-

    -Phoenix- Jedi Master star 5

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    Actually, I think you're right. Travolta has a definite resemblance.
     
    -Phoenix-, Mar 22, 2007
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  7. Radical_Edward

    Radical_Edward Jedi Youngling star 3

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    I don't think that Travolta has the voice or the physical resemblance or the grit to make it passable. I don't think any A-list (or most any B-list) actor would fit the role.
     
    Radical_Edward, Mar 23, 2007
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  8. Jedi_Master_Conor

    Jedi_Master_Conor Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    this better not come out before the Halo movie
     
    Jedi_Master_Conor, Mar 24, 2007
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