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

[Dannyalcatraz]

I haven't had a good feeling about D&D 2 since I heard about it. No, earlier than that- since one of the guys pointed out that D&D 1 had enough loose ends for a sequel.

I recall how Heavy Metal FAKK2 was much hyped by the magazine all through the creation process. I read the story and even bought the game.

I wasn't surprised when it went straight to video.

Prediction: If it isn't straight to video, it will have a SHORT theatrical run. I can already smell the badness.

 

[Nightfall]

I doubt the stench in Denmark was this bad.

Yeah well I'm just glad at least the hype for Batman Begins looks to be fairly geninue to me.

 

[Knightfall]

More Companies Associated with D&D 2

IMDb has been updated again, slightly. Gone are the references to the Iconic characters, which isn't a big surprise, as most of the information I've heard says those characters are considered very minor.

Anyway, the more important updates are the listing of several new companies aassociated with the movie's production. Specifically, those in italics below.

Distributors
Warner Bros. [us] (USA)
First Look Media (non-USA)
Lizard Cinema Trade [ru] (2005) (Russia) (theatrical)
Warner Home Video [us] (2005) (USA) (all media)

Other Companies
Lietuvos Kinostudija [suhh] production services
Lip Sync Post [gb] digital transfer to 35 mm
Mayflower Studios [gb] adr recording
Mayflower Studios [gb] sound post-production
PIC Agency [us] titles

 

[Nightfall]

Still, not sure Rich if any of these updates help make the movie better...or promote so people might want to go see it. I mean yes, IMDB is a great movie site...but word of mouth is what sells.

So far, I don't see this selling.

 

[Knightfall]

Still, not sure Rich if any of these updates help make the movie better...or promote so people might want to go see it. I mean yes, IMDB is a great movie site...but word of mouth is what sells.

So far, I don't see this selling.

I just report what I find, Nightfall. Whether or not the information is 100% reliable, I can't say. - KF72

 

[Nightfall]

I don't doubt your skills OR what you report. I'm just saying the updates in and of themselves don't help to improve the movie's standing with me or the viewing audience in general.

 

[Truth Seeker]

I don't doubt your skills OR what you report. I'm just saying the updates in and of themselves don't help to improve the movie's standing with me or the viewing audience in general.

To be fair to the 'viewing audience in general'. There are those who like the film...Nightfall. And also, it can be fair to say...that none of us cannot speak directly...on their behalf. To what is like and not liked. From every individual's Pov about it. Is different.

Yes...I know my previous 'rebuttal' paints a one-sided view, cause...that is what I saw, when I went searching.

But...I do leave a small chance for improvement...behind, just in case. And as for KF72 reporting his findings...read through some of the old pages in this thread. I give him a hard time too.

In the end, it has to be recognizes...he is doing a service in general...on his own free time and will. And it is up to each person, to update themselves on the information that is provided.

If the movie does 'well' one day...then it will be that one day.

If it doesn't...well, not much to say there.

Me, I would like to hear something myself...anything, that would show some improvement...if any.

Meanwhile...I will continue to hassle the makers...not the messenger, cause...they are the ones that need to enligthen folks...

And as for the 'general viewing public' the response, when provoked...will be the degree on how much money will be spent on viewing this 'sequel'.

As we all know, money doesn't talk...just exchange hands.

The jury is still out on that one.

 

[Nightfall]

Mm good points Truth. I guess I shouldn't have used "General public." I just figured there was enough "public" here that had the same opinion. I admit it, I was wrong.

 

[nikolai]

So far, I don't see this selling.

For what it's worth, I think the film will be a commercial success: it will sell and will make a profit. I don't think it'll be an artistic masterpiece or will please D&D fans. But that's not really the aim of the game...

The first film made a profit - I *think* before it was even released - and was huge success insofar as the terms of reference of the production company. I'm sure the production company know exactly what they're doing by commissioning two new sequels and that these films will also be a commercial success - there's a proven market for this stuff. So far as hype goes, all we have so far is John Frank Rosenblum's assessment that the film was "quite enjoyable". Make of that what you will.

And what goes everyone think of the screenshots?

Sorceress

http://www.flp.com/International Release/Cannes_05/images/Cannes_Email_26.gif

Ice Dragon

http://www.flp.com/International Release/Cannes_05/images/Cannes_Email_28.gif

I thought the backgrounds look a bit like the sort of cinematography we saw in The Two Towers, I wonder if that was an inspiration?

 

[Truth Seeker]

It made 'money' after the release...overseas. *referring to the first film*

As for the pic clips...they are not moving enough. Sorry...need more, much more to get a better assessment.