Sam Raimi to direct World of Warcraft movie

Peregrine · 07-22-2009, 01:26 AM

Well, I don't know what this movie will be like, but Raimi knows what he's doing with big projects, since he's directed all the Spider-Man movies. I guess we'll see how it turns out. Will Mr. T and Verne Troyer get to play their online characters, like in the ads?

Groundhog · 07-22-2009, 01:30 AM

Muggsy Bogues has a level 42 warlock. True story.

Groundhog · 07-22-2009, 01:30 AM

dola

I imagine it's a gnome.

Shepp · 07-22-2009, 05:21 AM

Don't forget Ozzy Osbourne:

YouTube - Ozzy Osbourne- World of Warcraft Commercial TV Ad

Greyroofoo · 07-22-2009, 07:56 AM

I'll take the two chicks at the check-out line.

So who's Bruce Campbell gonna play?

fantom1979 · 07-22-2009, 07:58 AM

Rumor was that William Shatner was going to be in the movie, but they decided to get someone younger to play his character.

Lorena · 07-22-2009, 09:27 AM

Better him than Uwe Boll.

flere-imsaho · 07-22-2009, 09:34 AM

I'm going to hope that, as with much of what Blizzard does, this will have a fair bit of humor thrown in, which is perhaps why Sam Raimi was pursued. If it's a serious live-action film I fear it'll end up more like the D&D movie than, say, LOTR. It'll also be interesting to see if the story ends up being based on existing plotlines from the game, or something new. I'd vote for something new, to be honest.

And if the following exchange (stolen shamelessly from some WoW comic) is in the movie, I'll be quite happy:

Pile of Ashes: I think I may require the services of a healer.
Priest: Walk it off, pussy.

Neon_Chaos · 07-22-2009, 09:42 AM

I hope it actually is named World of Warcraft: The Movie

Fidatelo · 07-22-2009, 09:43 AM

I can't imagine this being anything other than total crap. WoW is a cool game, but lets be honest: the storyline for Warcraft is pretty boring/derivative. Couple that with Sam "Good Peter/Bad Peter" Raimi, and I think we're in for a real crapfest with this one.

DaddyTorgo · 07-22-2009, 09:46 AM

*yawn*

but i agree with Fidatelo.

massive stinker waiting to happen. That being said I'm sure given the number of fanatical players of this game (never understood that TBH) that it'll do a decent box-office, so the question will be "how many casual / non-fans will it need to pull in to break-even)

MikeVic · 07-22-2009, 10:05 AM

They have to make this a comedy, with the Leeeeerrrrroooooyyyyy Jenkins thing being part of it. And maybe get Alizee in to do her dance!

Neon_Chaos · 07-22-2009, 10:33 AM

If he casts Bruce Campbell in the lead, I am watching.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-22-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

They have to make this a comedy, with the Leeeeerrrrroooooyyyyy Jenkins thing being part of it. And maybe get Alizee in to do her dance!

how did alizee get involved

Bad-example · 07-22-2009, 10:44 AM

Guessing it will be a new story that connects with a fresh expansion.

I like most of Raimi's work, although the Spiderman movies are all pretty overrated. As long as they keep the talentless action hero actor types like Seagal and Rock out of it, there is a chance it will be watchable.

MikeVic · 07-22-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

how did alizee get involved

Neon_Chaos · 07-22-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

Guessing it will be a new story that connects with a fresh expansion.

I like most of Raimi's work, although the Spiderman movies are all pretty overrated. As long as they keep the talentless action hero actor types like Seagal and Rock out of it, there is a chance it will be watchable.

Dwayne Johnson is a fine actor.

duckman · 07-22-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Dwayne Johnson is a fine actor.

For me to poop on!

MikeVic · 07-22-2009, 02:49 PM

The Rock is awesome. He's not an Oscar guy, but he's funny and great at action stuff.

Lathum · 07-22-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

That being said I'm sure given the number of fanatical players of this game (never understood that TBH) that it'll do a decent box-office, so the question will be "how many casual / non-fans will it need to pull in to break-even)

Don't count on it, these aren't people who leave their parents basement for long periods of time.

Groundhog · 07-22-2009, 07:31 PM

Apparently 2 1/2 hours of the movie finds the atagonist farming evil farmers for their skulls, due to the poor drop rate.

Bad-example · 07-22-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Don't count on it, these aren't people who leave their parents basement for long periods of time.

At least dvd sales should be decent.

Sgran · 07-25-2009, 11:03 AM

I don't care how many bad movies and tv shows he makes, Raimi will always have a place in my heart for the Evil Dead.

RedHawk00 · 07-25-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgran

I don't care how many bad movies and tv shows he makes, Raimi will always have a place in my heart for the Evil Dead.

word, the evil dead "trilogy" is my fav in the cult classic genre

MrBug708 · 07-25-2009, 08:17 PM

Cam we get Ted Raimi and Bruce Campbell in it?

Sun Tzu · 07-26-2009, 06:22 PM

07-22-2009, 01:30 AM	#2
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07-22-2009, 07:58 AM	#6
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	Rumor was that William Shatner was going to be in the movie, but they decided to get someone younger to play his character. Last edited by fantom1979 : 07-22-2009 at 07:58 AM.

07-22-2009, 09:42 AM	#9
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	I hope it actually is named World of Warcraft: The Movie __________________ Come and see.

07-22-2009, 09:43 AM	#10
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I can't imagine this being anything other than total crap. WoW is a cool game, but lets be honest: the storyline for Warcraft is pretty boring/derivative. Couple that with Sam "Good Peter/Bad Peter" Raimi, and I think we're in for a real crapfest with this one. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

07-22-2009, 05:21 AM	#4
Shepp High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Atlanta, GA	Don't forget Ozzy Osbourne: YouTube - Ozzy Osbourne- World of Warcraft Commercial TV Ad

07-22-2009, 07:56 AM	#5
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I'll take the two chicks at the check-out line. So who's Bruce Campbell gonna play?

07-22-2009, 09:27 AM	#7
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Better him than Uwe Boll.

07-22-2009, 09:34 AM	#8
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	I'm going to hope that, as with much of what Blizzard does, this will have a fair bit of humor thrown in, which is perhaps why Sam Raimi was pursued. If it's a serious live-action film I fear it'll end up more like the D&D movie than, say, LOTR. It'll also be interesting to see if the story ends up being based on existing plotlines from the game, or something new. I'd vote for something new, to be honest. And if the following exchange (stolen shamelessly from some WoW comic) is in the movie, I'll be quite happy: Pile of Ashes: I think I may require the services of a healer. Priest: Walk it off, pussy.

07-22-2009, 09:46 AM	#11
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	yawn but i agree with Fidatelo. massive stinker waiting to happen. That being said I'm sure given the number of fanatical players of this game (never understood that TBH) that it'll do a decent box-office, so the question will be "how many casual / non-fans will it need to pull in to break-even) __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

07-22-2009, 10:05 AM	#12
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	They have to make this a comedy, with the Leeeeerrrrroooooyyyyy Jenkins thing being part of it. And maybe get Alizee in to do her dance!

07-22-2009, 10:33 AM	#13
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	If he casts Bruce Campbell in the lead, I am watching. __________________ Come and see.

07-22-2009, 10:44 AM	#15
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Guessing it will be a new story that connects with a fresh expansion. I like most of Raimi's work, although the Spiderman movies are all pretty overrated. As long as they keep the talentless action hero actor types like Seagal and Rock out of it, there is a chance it will be watchable.

07-22-2009, 02:49 PM	#19
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	The Rock is awesome. He's not an Oscar guy, but he's funny and great at action stuff.

07-22-2009, 07:31 PM	#21
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Apparently 2 1/2 hours of the movie finds the atagonist farming evil farmers for their skulls, due to the poor drop rate. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-25-2009, 11:03 AM	#23
Sgran High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest	I don't care how many bad movies and tv shows he makes, Raimi will always have a place in my heart for the Evil Dead. __________________ What the hell is Mike Brown diagramming for them during timeouts? Is he like the guy from "Memento" or something? Guys, I just thought of something … what if we ran a high screen for LeBron?

07-25-2009, 08:17 PM	#25
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Cam we get Ted Raimi and Bruce Campbell in it?

07-26-2009, 06:22 PM	#26
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