Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God! (Updated: Oct 09/05) Spoiler Free Thread

[Truth Seeker]

You know, I don't care what anybody says about me, so let me state the following: I love the Dungeons and Drgons movie. I will love the DnD2 movie. That is all.

Hmmmm...

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[jfr]

Dungeons & Dragons: The Elemental Might

Due to the agreements that I have as a producer with WOTC and as an actor with Warner Brothers I am precluded from offering direct content information until the official release of the movie. However, due to the volume of email I have received from members at this site, I wish to make a few obersvations.
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It is unfair to berate the current WOTC crew over decisions that were taken long before WOTC or Hasbro were involved. WOTC does in fact absolutely own the rights to D&D. A simple title and copyright search will confirm that. Under a preexisting agreement made by TSR, which they have to honor under the terms of their acquisition by WOTC (and then Hasbro), they have licensed the theatrical rights to the property. <O></O>

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WOTC has a top notch agent in Hollywood</ST1, who is very familiar and protective of the property, to assist existing licensees and to acquire new ones. It is up to the terms of each agreement how much control over a given project WOTC has but they work diligently to ensure that any media (or licensed item) embodies the core values of a given property. The licensing decisions made by TSR years ago are not reflective of the current state of operations at WOTC. No one loves D&D more than the WOTC brand team. It is not just a job for them - they truly care about their property. <O></O>

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I am forced to tell licensors all the time that what works in one form of entertainment (games) does not necessarily work in another (film & television). WOTC cares so deeply about their properties that they have chosen to not have media projects in lieu of media projects which do not reflect the core values of a given brand. It is a testament to the care WOTC has for D&D and the fans that they offer their advice and council, at mostly their own expense, to the D&D licensees. <O></O>

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Having seen the new D&D movie I can tell you it was quite enjoyable, true to the brand, and visually appealing. The story is exciting, the sets are lush, the shots are grand, and the actors deliver. The producers took many notes from the WOTC representatives and have worked very hard to produce a film which will appeal to D&D players and non-players alike. You don't have to know D&D to enjoy the film but knowing it enhances your viewer experience. <O></O>

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While Ed, Dawn and I do play the voices of iconic characters they are not as important as the on-screen characters Berek, Damador, Melora, and Oberon who are the listed major cast and are central to the story. I am certain that as we near release more will be revealed about the story and our participation.<O></O>

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The thing your readers should know is that the writers of this new film love D&D. The brand team at WOTC loves D&D. The agent in Hollywood loves D&D. <ST1All of these forces are working together on a film which aims to please players and non-players alike. In my opinion it has been done so successfully.<O></O>

John Frank Rosenblum

 

[Knightfall]

Due to the agreements that I have as a producer with WOTC and as an actor with Warner Brothers I am precluded from offering direct content information until the official release of the movie. However, due to the volume of email I have received from members at this site, I wish to make a few obersvations.
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John Frank Rosenblum

Thank you for posting you're comments, John. I appreciate everything you had to say and am looking forward to the D&D Sequel.

Cheers!

Robert Blezard,
a.k.a. Knightfall1972

 

[Truth Seeker]

Wow...how the blazes did you get him here.

 

[Knightfall]

Wow...how the blazes did you get him here.

I asked... nicely.

And maybe he'll stick around and be part of our community. After all, he was a consulting producer on "The Gamers" and will be an executive producer on "The Gamers: Dorkness Rising".

KF72

 

[Knightfall]

Another Consulting Producer!

Cindi Rice
Trivia: Former brand manager for Dungeons & Dragons

Producer - filmography
- Money Shot (2005) (in production) (executive producer) (producer)

- The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (2005) (filming) (executive producer)

- Dungeons & Dragons 2: The Elemental Might (2005) (post-production) (consulting producer)

- City of Heroes (2004) (VG) (producer)

- The Scourge of Worlds: A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure (2003) (V) (producer)

- An Ordinary Killer (2002) (executive producer)

 

[Truth Seeker]

I asked... nicely.

And maybe he'll stick around and be part of our community. After all, he was a consulting producer on "The Gamers" and will be an executive producer on "The Gamers: Dorkness Rising".

KF72

That was nice of you, okay, I would like to give a decent rebuttal on his statement at a later date, with your permission of course.

 

[Knightfall]

That was nice of you, okay, I would like to give a decent rebuttal on his statement at a later date, with your permission of course.

LOL!

Of course...

 

[Mark]

Thanks for posting, John Frank Rosenblum. I must say that the most promising element of what you have posted is that I see no sign of the first D&D film on your IMDb listing. I look forward to hearing more as we get closer to the release of the film.

 

[nikolai]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned. But as far as I'm aware the first screenshots (two of them) and the logo for D&DII are available here:

http://www.flp.com/International Release/

US Release through Warner Bros.
Directed by Gerry Lively
Starring: Bruce Payne (Hellborn, Dungeons & Dragons), Mark Dymond (Black Ball, Die Another Day), Clemency Burton-Hill (Until Death, Hot List) Produced by Zinc Entertainment, a division of Joel Silver's Silver Pictures

Celebrating 30 years as a $1 billion dollar Hasbro franchise, Dungeons and Dragons II: The Elemental Might takes you deeper into the dark and fantastical realm of this world renowned epic game and film franchise. Visually stunning with over 500 CGI shots, this Fantasy/Adventure film presents a decorated warrior and his hand selected heroes representing Intelligence, Wisdom, Honor and Strength to battle an army of gruesome warriors, flying harpies and an ice dragon to ultimately defeat an evil sorcerer and the omnipotent Black Dragon.

Re: the "where are the LOTR inspired fantasy films" thread, this page also mentions "Minotaur", details below.

US Release through Lions Gate
Directed by Jonathan English
Starring: Rutger Hauer (Batman Begins, Sin City, The Hitcher, Blade Runner), Tony Todd (Final Destruction, Candyman), Tom Hardy (Layer Cake, Star Trek: Nemesis)
Special F/X by E=MC2 (Ask The Dust, Catch Me If You Can, Jeepers Creepers, Ocean's Eleven, Traffic)

Based on one of the most popular Greek myths, Minotaur is a fantasy/horror film set in 1400BC, the forgotten twilight of the ancient bronze age. Richly lensed and visually enriched by the F/X magic of E=MC2 Minotaur follows a young man, Theo, who embarks on a terrifying adventure to rescue his long lost love. On the Isle of Minos, Theo, aided by two friends, must navigate a subterranean labrynth and battle the monstrous beast to free his village from tyranny forever.

Also screening Cake and Dungeons & Dragons II promos!