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Allanon · 16th October 2005, 09:36 PM

does anyone know anything about the chronicles movies that is supposed to be coming out, like when and who's in it, that sort of thing. or where i can find out about it?

dwndrgn · 16th October 2005, 11:23 PM

There are plenty of places to look, the first being Google.
If that doesn't work, try one of these:
chud.com
comingsoon.net

GOLLUM · 16th October 2005, 11:51 PM

Looks like Revelstone Pictures are donig something on this havingly reptoedly optinoed the rights for the first 6 books, Movie 1 ETA 2006. John Orloff who was screenwriter on Bands Of Brothers is involved here too.

Here are some links:

http://www.empiremovies.com/index.php?id=1543

http://www.themovieinsider.com/movie..._Covenant,_The

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-m.../17/10.00.film

littlemissattitude · 17th October 2005, 04:33 AM

I have this to say about that:

stormbard · 31st October 2005, 02:22 PM

I love my movies, but there's no way I'll watch these if the Saturn idea stays. Just another Hollywood toss-off. I must say I'm disgusted, why not do a LOTR-type adaption where integrity and love of the books is key?
I'll just stick with the books, what more do you need?

nixie · 31st October 2005, 08:27 PM

Hmm not sure about this...how on earth are the going to potray his inner turmoil

.To much will be lost in the translation.I will go and see it but will probably go away with a bitter taste in my mouth

Oh well hope I'm proved wrong.

Paul Darcy · 3rd November 2005, 02:27 PM

We are soon to be treated to "Lord of the Narnia" so why not "Lord of the Chronicles?"

Not so sure tortured anti-heros and Hollywood is a good mix. Will wait and see.

Rosemary · 4th November 2005, 03:56 AM

Although LOTR the movie was done quite well considering the amount of detail lost, I really cannot see how The Covenant will be portrayed.

Perhaps if the film is watched first then read the books, it might be better. Pre-conveived images after reading the book and how these are shown on screen will then not clash.

Foxbat · 4th November 2005, 10:18 PM

Many said that Dune was unfilmable (is that a real word or did I just make it up?)

Many would still say that it is unfilmable.

I get the same sense about Covenant. I just feel that it's not quite right for the celluloid treatment. Still, I've been proved wrong many times before

Allanon · 4th November 2005, 10:31 PM

what's this Saturn rubbish??? WHO !!?!!??!?!?!

ill be gutted if they ruin this! they should give it to me, i would take out or change anything, nobody would watch it tho. it'd be forty hours long or something

Rosemary · 6th November 2005, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allanon

what's this Saturn rubbish??? WHO !!?!!??!?!?!

ill be gutted if they ruin this! they should give it to me, i would take out or change anything, nobody would watch it tho. it'd be forty hours long or something

A true fan of The Covenant wouldn't mind though

Foxbat · 6th November 2005, 08:58 AM

As there's not a lot of info available yet, I've been pondering about Saturn and here are my thoughts.

I'm presuming that somebody in charge of bringing this story to the big screen has decided that Lord Foul is not a suitable character for a general audience and (for some reason) Saturn is a better choice. What bothers me is not so much the name change but the other areas that may change along with it.

If Lord Foul is unsuitable - what about the nature of despite? Is that suitable? And what about the name Saturn - has this particular title been chosen for a particular reason? (could it be a reference to Saturn - god of the harvest? Would this tie in with some point about the Sunbane?)

My major concern is this - if it moves too far away from the original, it may not find an audience at all - but by changing too much may just alienate its natural audience (ie. Donaldson fans).

Just some points to ponder

Allanon · 7th November 2005, 07:29 AM

it will turn into just another sc-fi/fantasy film and be terrible if they dont do it justice. it should be done properly, it would be a shame to ruin it. i fell in love with the book, its amazing. to ruin it in my mind would be a travesty.

stormbard · 8th November 2005, 01:12 PM

Very true Foxbat, you make some interesting, and scary, points. Surely you've gone too far, but who really knows?
Allanon, I agree with you completely, you can have the treatment and do with it as you will, the longer and deeper the better! If you or someone like you can't have it, then no one should in my opinion.
This world is heading into dark times, and fantasy book adaptations are no exception it seems.
I'm just glad that not everyone is following this trend, you guys included.

Allanon · 27th February 2006, 08:44 PM

any news???

16th October 2005, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Allanon High Druid Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northumberland Posts: 210	Covenant Movie does anyone know anything about the chronicles movies that is supposed to be coming out, like when and who's in it, that sort of thing. or where i can find out about it?

16th October 2005, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
dwndrgn Fierce Vowelless One Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 3,652	Re: Covenant Movie There are plenty of places to look, the first being Google. If that doesn't work, try one of these: chud.com comingsoon.net

16th October 2005, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 5,187	Re: Covenant Movie Looks like Revelstone Pictures are donig something on this havingly reptoedly optinoed the rights for the first 6 books, Movie 1 ETA 2006. John Orloff who was screenwriter on Bands Of Brothers is involved here too. Here are some links: http://www.empiremovies.com/index.php?id=1543 http://www.themovieinsider.com/movie..._Covenant,_The http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-m.../17/10.00.film

17th October 2005, 04:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
littlemissattitude Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,318	Re: Covenant Movie I have this to say about that:

31st October 2005, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
stormbard battlebard Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 66	Re: Covenant Movie I love my movies, but there's no way I'll watch these if the Saturn idea stays. Just another Hollywood toss-off. I must say I'm disgusted, why not do a LOTR-type adaption where integrity and love of the books is key? I'll just stick with the books, what more do you need?

31st October 2005, 08:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2,595	Re: Covenant Movie Hmm not sure about this...how on earth are the going to potray his inner turmoil .To much will be lost in the translation.I will go and see it but will probably go away with a bitter taste in my mouth Oh well hope I'm proved wrong.

3rd November 2005, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Darcy Paul Darcy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 17	Re: Covenant Movie We are soon to be treated to "Lord of the Narnia" so why not "Lord of the Chronicles?" Not so sure tortured anti-heros and Hollywood is a good mix. Will wait and see.

4th November 2005, 03:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rosemary The Wicked Sword Maiden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 2,890	Re: Covenant Movie Although LOTR the movie was done quite well considering the amount of detail lost, I really cannot see how The Covenant will be portrayed. Perhaps if the film is watched first then read the books, it might be better. Pre-conveived images after reading the book and how these are shown on screen will then not clash.

4th November 2005, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Foxbat Haggis Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,269	Re: Covenant Movie Many said that Dune was unfilmable (is that a real word or did I just make it up?) Many would still say that it is unfilmable. I get the same sense about Covenant. I just feel that it's not quite right for the celluloid treatment. Still, I've been proved wrong many times before

4th November 2005, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Allanon High Druid Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northumberland Posts: 210	Re: Covenant Movie what's this Saturn rubbish??? WHO !!?!!??!?!?! ill be gutted if they ruin this! they should give it to me, i would take out or change anything, nobody would watch it tho. it'd be forty hours long or something

6th November 2005, 08:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
Foxbat Haggis Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,269	Re: Covenant Movie As there's not a lot of info available yet, I've been pondering about Saturn and here are my thoughts. I'm presuming that somebody in charge of bringing this story to the big screen has decided that Lord Foul is not a suitable character for a general audience and (for some reason) Saturn is a better choice. What bothers me is not so much the name change but the other areas that may change along with it. If Lord Foul is unsuitable - what about the nature of despite? Is that suitable? And what about the name Saturn - has this particular title been chosen for a particular reason? (could it be a reference to Saturn - god of the harvest? Would this tie in with some point about the Sunbane?) My major concern is this - if it moves too far away from the original, it may not find an audience at all - but by changing too much may just alienate its natural audience (ie. Donaldson fans). Just some points to ponder

7th November 2005, 07:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
Allanon High Druid Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northumberland Posts: 210	Re: Covenant Movie it will turn into just another sc-fi/fantasy film and be terrible if they dont do it justice. it should be done properly, it would be a shame to ruin it. i fell in love with the book, its amazing. to ruin it in my mind would be a travesty.

8th November 2005, 01:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
stormbard battlebard Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 66	Re: Covenant Movie Very true Foxbat, you make some interesting, and scary, points. Surely you've gone too far, but who really knows? Allanon, I agree with you completely, you can have the treatment and do with it as you will, the longer and deeper the better! If you or someone like you can't have it, then no one should in my opinion. This world is heading into dark times, and fantasy book adaptations are no exception it seems. I'm just glad that not everyone is following this trend, you guys included.

27th February 2006, 08:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Allanon High Druid Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northumberland Posts: 210	Re: Covenant Movie any news???

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