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Lacit170 · 07-01-2008, 06:29 PM

They should make Clive Barker's "The Hills, the cities" a movie out of his Book of Blood series....

a-mac2848 · 07-01-2008, 06:31 PM

Arthur C. Clarke's Rendevouz with Rama, however I heard they were making a movie out of it

tiger roach · 07-01-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by a-mac2848

Arthur C. Clarke's Rendevouz with Rama, however I heard they were making a movie out of it

Hah! I am re-reading that book right now and was going to make the same suggestion.

GET OUT OF MY MIND!

MasterXeus · 07-01-2008, 08:42 PM

I’ve haven’t read these books in years, but I remember them being pretty good.

Timothy Zahn’s Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy
(Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, & The Last Command)

I doubt we would see it happen, though George Lucas would probably refuse to let them make it or he would get involve and mess it up.

Ace028 · 07-01-2008, 08:48 PM

Already Dead by Charlie Huston

tacoreed · 07-01-2008, 08:51 PM

Among Madmen - Jim Starlin

tiger roach · 07-01-2008, 09:08 PM

More movies from the Aubrey/Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. "Master and Commander" was great but it barely scratched the surface.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 07-01-2008, 09:54 PM

I read a book back when I was in high school. That I recall it was called," Dirty White Boys", it was written by Stephen Hunter I think. This book was pretty violent and believe it would do well as a movie.

Y3k Bug · 07-01-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CobraComander
I enjoy some of the books by Harry Turtledove (alternate History) I would like to see Guns Of The South made into a movie.

I had forgotten about him, good book. His series of WWII books were great also.

Anything by Harry Turtledove would make an awesome movie. I'd also love to see "Island in the Sea of Time" by S.M. Stirling made into a movie (as well as the subsequent books).

Another one I'd like to see is "Footfall" by Larry Niven. Come on, invading space elephants...it's got box office gold written all over it.

Astalder · 07-02-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Borris

I'd like to see the Vince Flynn series of books come to film. Paramount has owned the film rights to his book series for years now with no plans (yet) to make them into movies. As with other things (ahem...blu-ray releases) Paramount needs to get with the program everyone else is on. With the popularity of the general story content in shows like "24" they'd be able to make a mint off Flynn's series.

I agree Flynn's stuff would make great movies, but I don't see it happening. I don't think Hollywood has it the nerve or the interest to make those movies without doing what they did to Clancy's Sum of All Fears.

Marine Mike · 07-02-2008, 12:16 AM

Wheel of Time Series - Robert Jordan
Riftwar Saga - Raymond E. Fiest

Sword of Truth Series - Terry Goodkind
-They are making this into a TV mini-series (22 episodes) coming this fall on ABC! Its directed by Sam Raimi!
-I'll see how well they do with it being a TV miniseries before I officially think it'd be better as a feature length movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0844653/

Dogslyf · 07-02-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GyasiM

Jack London's Coming of age tale, Sea Wolf

They made a film many years ago in black & white with E. Flynn i think. But its time for a new adaptation.

Ditto on the Sea Wolf.

I would add Frank Norris' McTeague. If you haven't read this book, you should.
I would also add Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie.
And I am hoping for a remake of The Great Gatsby.

jadedeath · 07-02-2008, 06:03 AM

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause.

For anyone who makes the claim that it has already been done, I'll take you to the local library and push the entire werewolf/fantasy section on you.

Logan

Blu Bull · 07-02-2008, 01:58 PM

Anything by Matthew Reilly, in particular:

The Temple
Ice Station
Area 7
Scarecrow

The Contest would be great too.

They would probably have to be directed by Michael Bay though as they are over the top action adventures.

Ferris · 07-02-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Bull

Anything by Matthew Reilly, in particular:

The Temple
Ice Station
Area 7
Scarecrow

The Contest would be great too.

They would probably have to be directed by Michael Bay though as they are over the top action adventures.

They are certainly over-the-top... I generally consider his books the "summer blockbusters" of the novel world. Cool stuff though.

Of these, I would think "The Temple" and "Contest" would translate best.

Also, of Dan Brown's books, I'd kind of like to see "Deception Point" on IMAX.

J_UNTITLED · 07-03-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Roland1919

RED by Jack Ketchum

Already done.

"Red" (2008)

tilapiah6 · 07-03-2008, 10:38 AM

The Gates of Fire, a much more realistic depiction of the battle of the 300 Spartans, and a much better and more intriguing story than 300 IMO.

caliminius · 07-03-2008, 10:38 AM

I would love to see Clive Barker's Weaveworld made into a trilogy of movies. There's no way they could cram that book into one movie.

quirkmanly · 07-03-2008, 10:41 AM

I'd welcome all eight books in Robert Rankin's "Brentford Trilogy" and Iain Banks' "The Wasp Factory".

broganreynik · 07-03-2008, 02:37 PM

There's a couple I've read that are supposedly being made, but I haven't heard much from them in awhile. The Rum Diary by Hunter S Thompson and House by Ted Dekker and Frank Perretti. I'd be up for any Dekker or Peretti book as long as a good director was on board, because Hangman's Curse was pitiful. Granted that book probably wasn't the most movie friendly to begin with, but I think House would be perfect.

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07-01-2008, 06:29 PM	#61
Lacit170 Blu-ray Count Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CT 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:261 Trading Score:1	They should make Clive Barker's "The Hills, the cities" a movie out of his Book of Blood series....

07-01-2008, 06:31 PM	#62
a-mac2848 Banned Member since:Feb 2008	Arthur C. Clarke's Rendevouz with Rama, however I heard they were making a movie out of it

07-01-2008, 08:42 PM	#64
MasterXeus Power Member Member since:Mar 2007	I’ve haven’t read these books in years, but I remember them being pretty good. Timothy Zahn’s Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy (Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, & The Last Command) I doubt we would see it happen, though George Lucas would probably refuse to let them make it or he would get involve and mess it up.

07-01-2008, 08:48 PM	#65
Ace028 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Dearborn Heights, MI Blu-ray collection:31	Already Dead by Charlie Huston

07-01-2008, 08:51 PM	#66
tacoreed Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Omaha 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:722	Among Madmen - Jim Starlin

07-01-2008, 09:08 PM	#67
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	More movies from the Aubrey/Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. "Master and Commander" was great but it barely scratched the surface.

07-01-2008, 09:54 PM	#68
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I read a book back when I was in high school. That I recall it was called," Dirty White Boys", it was written by Stephen Hunter I think. This book was pretty violent and believe it would do well as a movie.

07-02-2008, 12:16 AM	#71
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Wheel of Time Series - Robert Jordan Riftwar Saga - Raymond E. Fiest Sword of Truth Series - Terry Goodkind -They are making this into a TV mini-series (22 episodes) coming this fall on ABC! Its directed by Sam Raimi! -I'll see how well they do with it being a TV miniseries before I officially think it'd be better as a feature length movie. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0844653/

07-02-2008, 06:03 AM	#73
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause. For anyone who makes the claim that it has already been done, I'll take you to the local library and push the entire werewolf/fantasy section on you. Logan

07-02-2008, 01:58 PM	#74
Blu Bull Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:254 Blu-ray collection:1208 DVD collection:592	Anything by Matthew Reilly, in particular: The Temple Ice Station Area 7 Scarecrow The Contest would be great too. They would probably have to be directed by Michael Bay though as they are over the top action adventures.

07-03-2008, 10:38 AM	#77
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	The Gates of Fire, a much more realistic depiction of the battle of the 300 Spartans, and a much better and more intriguing story than 300 IMO.

07-03-2008, 10:38 AM	#78
caliminius Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Negative Zone Blu-ray collection:84	I would love to see Clive Barker's Weaveworld made into a trilogy of movies. There's no way they could cram that book into one movie.

07-03-2008, 10:41 AM	#79
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:280 Trading Score:78	I'd welcome all eight books in Robert Rankin's "Brentford Trilogy" and Iain Banks' "The Wasp Factory".

07-03-2008, 02:37 PM	#80
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	There's a couple I've read that are supposedly being made, but I haven't heard much from them in awhile. The Rum Diary by Hunter S Thompson and House by Ted Dekker and Frank Perretti. I'd be up for any Dekker or Peretti book as long as a good director was on board, because Hangman's Curse was pitiful. Granted that book probably wasn't the most movie friendly to begin with, but I think House would be perfect.

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