NBC's "Hannibal" Discussion (2013-2015) - Blu-ray Forum

kristoffer · 04-03-2012, 07:38 AM

Could be good could be awful. I always loved Will Graham as a character and he has been the only threat to Lecter in the Hannibal universe. Would love a sequel to Hannibal where they pull Will Graham in (William Peterson) to hunt Lecter down...

"Hannibal
"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and "30 Days of Night" helmer David Slade is set to direct the premiere episode of NBC's "Hannibal" series featuring the characters from Thomas Harris' novel "Red Dragon" (ie. Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter). Slade recently helmed the pilot episode of NBC's new Jason Isaacs-led drama "Awake"."

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/234...nibal-newsroom

Hannibal himself havn't been casted yet but Hugh Dancy has been cast as Will Graham.

menaceuk · 04-03-2012, 07:41 AM

Doesn't sound great from what you posted. Plus Hopkins is Lecter

Lemmy Lugosi · 04-03-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by menaceuk

Doesn't sound great from what you posted. Plus Hopkins is Lecter

...plus Ed Norton is Will Graham.

That "other" Lecter film made in the 80's simply reeks. If this show is in any way connected to that POS, I'll simply ignore it.

fgomike · 04-03-2012, 03:16 PM

If this lasts more than 4 episodes, I'll be surprised.

kristoffer · 04-03-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemmy Lugosi

...plus Ed Norton is Will Graham.

That "other" Lecter film made in the 80's simply reeks. If this show is in any way connected to that POS, I'll simply ignore it.

Ok! I love Manhunter! And kinda hate Red Dragon. To each his own

MykeHavoc · 04-03-2012, 04:41 PM

Some of you need to rewatch Manhunter. That film is excellent.

Also, why diss Petersen and Cox? They were both great.

I personally am optimistic for this show. Judging by the talent involved thus far, I'm willing to bet it will exceed most people's expectations and has the potential to be a surprise hit. I'm certainly giving the pilot a chance.

Lemmy Lugosi · 04-03-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MykeHavoc

Some of you need to rewatch Manhunter. That film is excellent.

Also, why diss Petersen and Cox? They were both great.

I personally am optimistic for this show. Judging by the talent involved thus far, I'm willing to bet it will exceed most people's expectations and has the potential to be a surprise hit. I'm certainly giving the pilot a chance.

I've seen it several times, including it's initial run....it just doen't even come close to any of the other Lecter films, for me, anyway. Honestly? I wouldn't have Manhunter in my collection. For free, even.

But, as you said....to each their own.

That said, I do have very high hopes for this series

...but I have very down-to-earth expectations...

bainbridge's_stache · 02-17-2013, 12:16 PM

Trailer

Scottie · 02-17-2013, 02:42 PM

So this guy's credentials are Twilight and 30 Days Of Night...lol.

I don't know how I feel about this. Like others have stated, I honestly cannot see anybody else but Hopkin's fulfilling this great role. I don't think this will end up working out

kristoffer · 02-17-2013, 02:50 PM

Looks interesting.

Cook · 02-17-2013, 08:45 PM

I really don't see how this will be anything other than tame on NBC. This needed to be on HBO or Showtime or FX or AMC.

dissention · 02-17-2013, 11:37 PM

Judging by the talent involved, this isn't going to be some crappy, typical NBC show. Bryan Fuller, Hugh Dancy, Laurence Fishburne, Mads Mikkelsen, Gillian Anderson, Eddie Izzard, Lance Henriksen, Ellen Greene, Gina Torres, Caroline Dhavernas, Ellen Muth, etc. I can't wait.

Riddler The Slag · 02-18-2013, 01:55 PM

Not too keen on replacing Sir Anthony with another actor in this iconic role but I'll give this look.

fatediesel · 02-18-2013, 02:35 PM

I really don't think NBC has much faith in this show just because they gave it their Thursday night death slot. Since ER ended in 2009 11 different shows have had the Thursday at 10:00 time slot and none of them have done well. 9 of the shows were cancelled, 30 Rock was moved to a different time slot, and Rock Center continued just because it's so cheap to produce. If NBC believed in this show at a minimum they would have premiered it on a different day with The Voice as a lead-in.

HotRats · 02-19-2013, 12:28 PM

Cox will always be the definitive Lecter for me, Hopkins is about entertainment but Cox is about acting. Lecter is supposed to be a psychiatrist whose antisocial habits are perfectly concealed until Graham's flash of insight, if you saw Hopkins' smirking, glassy eyed loon with a voice that's somewhere between Peter Lorre and Liberace, you'd cancel your appointment PDQ. Cox is subtle and deadpan, he relies on other characters' fear of him and the elaborate precautions to establish how dangerous Lecter is, he shows Lecter's quick thinking in the way he handles the dialogue, slipping in the most worrying line casually "would you like to leave me your home phone number?" but there's a hint of steel in "smell yourself" and more of the character's intelligence in the scene with the phone. Cox dominates the film despite a great performance from Tom Noonan even though he has only a very short time on screen.

Manhunter as a film is dated because of its visual style which is only to be expected from the director whose visual style helped define the 80s with Miami Vice.

Cox is simply one of Britain's best actors, working mostly in cameos where he steals scenes but his lead role in The Escapist and his performance in LIE are excellent. He's also known for the long running radio series McLevy and his current sitcom Bob Servant: Independent is very funny.

As for the TV series of Lecter, why not? Thomas Harris' books have gotten rapidly worse since Silence and the character, barely plausible at the best of times, is now pretty much a pop-culture joke

Batman1980 · 04-05-2013, 03:07 AM

Watching the series premiere right now I believe, so far it' pretty solid. Waiting for the first appearance of the renowned villain that has inspired several films and novels.

MikeScott · 04-05-2013, 03:12 AM

I didn't like it at all. It's way too weird and was really difficult to get into. I thought it was boring. Even if a decent amount of people tune into the premiere I don't think they'll stick around. Just too odd. I don't believe I'll continue watching. Very disappointing. Was expecting something good after the reviews.

djgeneral · 04-05-2013, 03:34 AM

Thought it was pretty enjoyable. Everyone on my Facebook was ranting about it. Didn't really expect that many people to be interested, but they were.

mdonovan · 04-05-2013, 04:11 AM

Thought it was pretty awesome. Started slow, but picked up once Hannibal arrived on the scene. Very violent, but not mindless violence.

Show LOOKED amazing. Very well shot.

Hawkguy · 04-05-2013, 05:39 AM

Was just 'ok' to me. I think I'll tune in again, to give it another shot.

04-03-2012, 07:38 AM	#1
kristoffer Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010 Location:Denmark	NBC's "Hannibal" Discussion (2013-2015) Could be good could be awful. I always loved Will Graham as a character and he has been the only threat to Lecter in the Hannibal universe. Would love a sequel to Hannibal where they pull Will Graham in (William Peterson) to hunt Lecter down... "Hannibal "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and "30 Days of Night" helmer David Slade is set to direct the premiere episode of NBC's "Hannibal" series featuring the characters from Thomas Harris' novel "Red Dragon" (ie. Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter). Slade recently helmed the pilot episode of NBC's new Jason Isaacs-led drama "Awake"." http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/234...nibal-newsroom Hannibal himself havn't been casted yet but Hugh Dancy has been cast as Will Graham.

02-17-2013, 11:37 PM	#12
dissention Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1880 DVD collection:225	Judging by the talent involved, this isn't going to be some crappy, typical NBC show. Bryan Fuller, Hugh Dancy, Laurence Fishburne, Mads Mikkelsen, Gillian Anderson, Eddie Izzard, Lance Henriksen, Ellen Greene, Gina Torres, Caroline Dhavernas, Ellen Muth, etc. I can't wait. Last edited by dissention; 02-17-2013 at 11:46 PM.

04-03-2012, 07:41 AM	#2
menaceuk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:191	Doesn't sound great from what you posted. Plus Hopkins is Lecter

04-03-2012, 03:16 PM	#4
fgomike Special Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:A Galaxy Far, Far Away - Fargo, ND Blu-ray collection:61 DVD collection:46 Digital collection:22 Blu-ray reviews:13	If this lasts more than 4 episodes, I'll be surprised.

04-03-2012, 04:41 PM	#6
MykeHavoc Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Nashua, NH Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:772 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:1	Some of you need to rewatch Manhunter. That film is excellent. Also, why diss Petersen and Cox? They were both great. I personally am optimistic for this show. Judging by the talent involved thus far, I'm willing to bet it will exceed most people's expectations and has the potential to be a surprise hit. I'm certainly giving the pilot a chance.

02-17-2013, 02:42 PM	#9
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	So this guy's credentials are Twilight and 30 Days Of Night...lol. I don't know how I feel about this. Like others have stated, I honestly cannot see anybody else but Hopkin's fulfilling this great role. I don't think this will end up working out

02-17-2013, 02:50 PM	#10
kristoffer Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010 Location:Denmark	Looks interesting.

02-17-2013, 08:45 PM	#11
Cook Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1261 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:2	I really don't see how this will be anything other than tame on NBC. This needed to be on HBO or Showtime or FX or AMC.

02-18-2013, 01:55 PM	#13
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	Not too keen on replacing Sir Anthony with another actor in this iconic role but I'll give this look.

02-18-2013, 02:35 PM	#14
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I really don't think NBC has much faith in this show just because they gave it their Thursday night death slot. Since ER ended in 2009 11 different shows have had the Thursday at 10:00 time slot and none of them have done well. 9 of the shows were cancelled, 30 Rock was moved to a different time slot, and Rock Center continued just because it's so cheap to produce. If NBC believed in this show at a minimum they would have premiered it on a different day with The Voice as a lead-in.

02-19-2013, 12:28 PM	#15
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	Cox will always be the definitive Lecter for me, Hopkins is about entertainment but Cox is about acting. Lecter is supposed to be a psychiatrist whose antisocial habits are perfectly concealed until Graham's flash of insight, if you saw Hopkins' smirking, glassy eyed loon with a voice that's somewhere between Peter Lorre and Liberace, you'd cancel your appointment PDQ. Cox is subtle and deadpan, he relies on other characters' fear of him and the elaborate precautions to establish how dangerous Lecter is, he shows Lecter's quick thinking in the way he handles the dialogue, slipping in the most worrying line casually "would you like to leave me your home phone number?" but there's a hint of steel in "smell yourself" and more of the character's intelligence in the scene with the phone. Cox dominates the film despite a great performance from Tom Noonan even though he has only a very short time on screen. Manhunter as a film is dated because of its visual style which is only to be expected from the director whose visual style helped define the 80s with Miami Vice. Cox is simply one of Britain's best actors, working mostly in cameos where he steals scenes but his lead role in The Escapist and his performance in LIE are excellent. He's also known for the long running radio series McLevy and his current sitcom Bob Servant: Independent is very funny. As for the TV series of Lecter, why not? Thomas Harris' books have gotten rapidly worse since Silence and the character, barely plausible at the best of times, is now pretty much a pop-culture joke

04-05-2013, 03:07 AM	#16
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Watching the series premiere right now I believe, so far it' pretty solid. Waiting for the first appearance of the renowned villain that has inspired several films and novels.

04-05-2013, 03:12 AM	#17
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I didn't like it at all. It's way too weird and was really difficult to get into. I thought it was boring. Even if a decent amount of people tune into the premiere I don't think they'll stick around. Just too odd. I don't believe I'll continue watching. Very disappointing. Was expecting something good after the reviews.

04-05-2013, 03:34 AM	#18
djgeneral Moderator Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:239 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:161	Thought it was pretty enjoyable. Everyone on my Facebook was ranting about it. Didn't really expect that many people to be interested, but they were.

04-05-2013, 04:11 AM	#19
mdonovan Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	Thought it was pretty awesome. Started slow, but picked up once Hannibal arrived on the scene. Very violent, but not mindless violence. Show LOOKED amazing. Very well shot.

04-05-2013, 05:39 AM	#20
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	Was just 'ok' to me. I think I'll tune in again, to give it another shot.

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