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

[Armin D. Sykes]

I kinda liked Zoe in the first one. Anyway, it looks like she needs the work. According to her IMDB page she hasn't been in any feature films or television appearances since the first D&D. Kinda feel bad for her

Don't feel sorry for her, she's been working steadily with a regular gig on the tv show JAG. She's not going hungry

Armin

 

[Bass Puppet]

You know, at first I actually cared they were making a 2nd D&D movie and I have to admit, I would like to see a more positive image of D&D and Pro-Fantasy movies in the mainstream. AND after several responses from other users of this board, I was convinced that I couldn't make a better movie myself. Therefore, i'm not entitled to an opinion, which I now fully embrace. I admit, I not a great joke writer, nor am I a good comedy writer. Heck, I fail everytime I write a campy script. But yet I still try to be funny and looking back at the first movie, wow, what a brilliant satire of D&D.

So, this time, I'll be there opening night, taking notes from the masters so that I'll have my stand-up material ready for the comedy clubs. Man, I'm already looking forward to this masterpiece.

I just need to know if this is going to be 2nd edition since it's the 2nd movie?

 

[Knightfall]

Some more info: Not sure what hasn't been covered -
http://www.worldmoviemag.com/index.php?request=News&key=396

That's definitely news to me. Thanks for the info MR. Newshound.

Here's what the link says for those so inclined not to follow every link:
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DYMOND TAKES ON DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
2004-07-19 : 16:03:48

South African actor Mark Dymond has been confirmed as the lead role in Dungeons and Dragons II:The Elemental Might.

Dymond, who left London on Sunday to start shooting in Lithuania, exclusively told World Movie Magazine that he is ‘very, very excited’.

This is the first big role for Mark, who has previously had roles in British comedy Blackball and Die Another Day. Unfortunately, the auditions clashed with his holiday last month and he had to forgo his Euro2004 tickets in Portugal, but after winning the role he concedes: “It was the best holiday I never had.”

Dymond will be playing the good guy in the sequel based upon the successful role-playing game. Part 2 tells the story of an evil wizard who steals a black orb that controls a sleeping black dragon. An aspiring sorceress and a decorated warrior are summoned to defend the kingdom as evil forces lay waste. It’s the classic case of good versus evil as the battle for the control of the kingdom unfolds.

Scheduled to start filming on July 26 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Zink Entertainment, a division of Joel Silver's Silver Pictures, which produced the first film, is acting as the service producer for WorldWidePictures (WWP).

Screen Daily reports that Warner Home Video has already picked up distribution for the USA and certain other territories, with world sales being handled by First Look Media.

The fantasy adventure, to be shot on high definition video, will be directed by Gerry Lively. The films original faces Justin Whalin and Zoë McKellan will resume their original roles and join Dymond in the line-up.

WWP's managing director and producer Wolfgang Esenwein cites the reason for backing the film as “the subject appeals to young and adult fantasy and role-game enthusiasts.”

 

[Henry]

Good God.

Hello, Hope and Prayer? This is Henry.

Cancel those dinner plans.

Thanks. Maybe next movie, huh?

Yeah, you too.

Bye!

 

[Acid_crash]

At least the latest report doesn't mention Paris Hilton...maybe that was a rumor to scare us.

 

[Henry]

...maybe that was a rumor to scare us.

If that was the purpose, they didn't need it.

 

[Truth Seeker]

At least the latest report doesn't mention Paris Hilton...maybe that was a rumor to scare us.

Then again, they could be filming her scenes in secret, like the damsel in distress to be eaten by a monster bit ...who knows.

 

[erian_7]

Scheduled to start filming on July 26 in Vilnius, Lithuania...

Well, there's at least one good thing about the movie. Lithuania has some absolutely stunning castles and other medieval to work with (although the one in Vilnius is a bit more on the "ruins" side). Nice countryside, too. I recommend a visit to anyone looking for a less expensive European vacation. Hmm, I'll have to get my Lithuanian friends to check this out...

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

God not again...not again!!!!!

 

[The Grumpy Celt]

Well, it's not a lost cause yet. The failures of the first were almost entirely due to the poor direction/writing of Courtney Solomon and without his involvement, maybe this will be a set up to something along the lines of Conan or Dragonslayer. Not LotR, but not as bad as a kick in the pants.