Conan movie now fast tracked - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 08-14-2008, 05:37 AM

I'd love to see a new Conan flick. Conan has been in legal and developmental hell for quite some time.

One of the biggest bits of news today surrounds two writers: Dirk Blackman and Howard McCain. The two have been hired by Lionsgate to write a new script for the Conan the Barbarian movie that's been hiding in the shadows for years. After finishing a script titled Amazon about female warriors with Scarlett Johansson attached, the two were brought on to work on a Conan script separate from the original two writers Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer.

Now Lionsgate is anxious to get this into production right away and are trying to launch a franchise by making it a $100 million R-rated origin film. "We all want this movie to go into production as soon as possible. It's a fast-tracked movie."

Psychonaut · 08-14-2008, 03:02 PM

I'm nervous and not for any particular reason other than someone is going to be messing with Conan. I don't count The Destroyer.

Lucy Diamond · 08-14-2008, 03:41 PM

I thought they were going to do King Conan...the 3rd movie.

What is up with this action???

I'm a little concerned about the potential suck-icity of this.

oh yes...and...King Diamond STILL ROCKS!!!

Pelican170 · 08-14-2008, 04:15 PM

Yea, im against any other Conans cuz the originals I love...

Gamma_Winstead · 08-14-2008, 04:40 PM

let me guess....

Starring Jason Statham?

gem_n_webz · 08-14-2008, 04:54 PM

at one point there was talks of Triple H playing conan.

Scooby Blu · 08-14-2008, 04:55 PM

I saw the first one opening day!

. I don't know who I would accept to play Conan though. Arnold was perfect at the time !

Pelican170 · 08-14-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

I saw the first one opening day!

. I don't know who I would accept to play Conan though. Arnold was perfect at the time !

Exactly, hard to come close to that...

Psychonaut · 08-14-2008, 05:26 PM

That makes me nervous too. I'd like him to remain a mostly silent, brooding monolith but he could turn out being chatty and throwing one-liners left and right.

"That's not my sword hilt you feel."

"Do you have any Crimmean inside you? Want some?"

jkwest · 08-14-2008, 05:49 PM

OMG....Scarlett Johansson in an Amazon movie!!??!?

STARSCREAM · 08-14-2008, 05:53 PM

^ That's what I'm talking about!!! Just imagine the skimpy clothing on Scarlett!!

Lucy Diamond · 08-14-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gem_n_webz

at one point there was talks of Triple H playing conan.

Trips can play Conan...as long as he isn't allowed to speak.

I don't know if you remember Pac Blue, but his D-X cameo was wretched.
(however...that was at least 10 years ago.)

statikcat · 08-14-2008, 06:14 PM

I will be anxious about this one until I learn more. I feel pretty good about the Red Sonja movie so hopefully the Conan team is related.

Rob71 · 08-14-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

Trips can play Conan...as long as he isn't allowed to speak.

I don't know if you remember Pac Blue, but his D-X cameo was wretched.
(however...that was at least 10 years ago.)

His Wrestlemania entrance last year was a take off on Conan, I think he could pull it off. I think he would make a better Thor though.

http://www.vidilife.com/index.cfm?f=...01-4D6D-A664-3

Clark Kent · 08-14-2008, 10:47 PM

Casting for this movie is absolutely crucial. Arnold was the perfect choice for the role as he is the greatest bodybuilder of all time. I have a feeling they are going to want to take a wrestler or ex-athlete to be Conan this time.

CAB · 08-14-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

OMG....Scarlett Johansson in an Amazon movie!!??!?

I was hoping for her in a Genesis move.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 08-14-2008, 11:02 PM

The most ideal person that I can think of that fits Conans role is: Scott Steiner (Big Poppa Pump). Here's the link: http://www.bootydaddy.com/gallery/gallery.htm

GreenScar · 08-14-2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamma626

let me guess....

Starring Jason Statham?

Actually Johnny Depp is first on the list.

Ranger-R · 08-14-2008, 11:33 PM

while we're at can we can another Mad Max....... Love to see both. with the original actors.

johnarnold101 · 08-15-2008, 02:05 AM

Not to sure, I'll need to see who they get to star.

08-14-2008, 05:37 AM	#1
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Conan movie now fast tracked I'd love to see a new Conan flick. Conan has been in legal and developmental hell for quite some time. One of the biggest bits of news today surrounds two writers: Dirk Blackman and Howard McCain. The two have been hired by Lionsgate to write a new script for the Conan the Barbarian movie that's been hiding in the shadows for years. After finishing a script titled Amazon about female warriors with Scarlett Johansson attached, the two were brought on to work on a Conan script separate from the original two writers Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer. Now Lionsgate is anxious to get this into production right away and are trying to launch a franchise by making it a $100 million R-rated origin film. "We all want this movie to go into production as soon as possible. It's a fast-tracked movie."

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08-14-2008, 03:02 PM	#2
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I'm nervous and not for any particular reason other than someone is going to be messing with Conan. I don't count The Destroyer.

08-14-2008, 03:41 PM	#3
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	I thought they were going to do King Conan...the 3rd movie. What is up with this action??? I'm a little concerned about the potential suck-icity of this. oh yes...and...King Diamond STILL ROCKS!!!

08-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	Yea, im against any other Conans cuz the originals I love...

08-14-2008, 04:40 PM	#5
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	let me guess.... Starring Jason Statham?

08-14-2008, 04:54 PM	#6
gem_n_webz Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Flint, Michigan Blu-ray collection:228 Trading Score:14	at one point there was talks of Triple H playing conan.

08-14-2008, 04:55 PM	#7
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	I saw the first one opening day! . I don't know who I would accept to play Conan though. Arnold was perfect at the time !

08-14-2008, 05:26 PM	#9
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	That makes me nervous too. I'd like him to remain a mostly silent, brooding monolith but he could turn out being chatty and throwing one-liners left and right. "That's not my sword hilt you feel." "Do you have any Crimmean inside you? Want some?"

08-14-2008, 05:49 PM	#10
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	OMG....Scarlett Johansson in an Amazon movie!!??!?

08-14-2008, 05:53 PM	#11
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	^ That's what I'm talking about!!! Just imagine the skimpy clothing on Scarlett!!

08-14-2008, 06:14 PM	#13
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	I will be anxious about this one until I learn more. I feel pretty good about the Red Sonja movie so hopefully the Conan team is related.

08-14-2008, 10:47 PM	#15
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Casting for this movie is absolutely crucial. Arnold was the perfect choice for the role as he is the greatest bodybuilder of all time. I have a feeling they are going to want to take a wrestler or ex-athlete to be Conan this time.

08-14-2008, 11:02 PM	#17
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	The most ideal person that I can think of that fits Conans role is: Scott Steiner (Big Poppa Pump). Here's the link: http://www.bootydaddy.com/gallery/gallery.htm

08-14-2008, 11:33 PM	#19
Ranger-R Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1808 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:80	while we're at can we can another Mad Max....... Love to see both. with the original actors.

08-15-2008, 02:05 AM	#20
johnarnold101 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Boise, ID Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:13	Not to sure, I'll need to see who they get to star.

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