Fan-made Zelda Film shut down - Blu-ray Forum

sfmarine · 01-07-2010, 01:45 AM

Nintendo shuts down fan-made Zelda movie
http://www.digitalbattle.com/2010/01...e-zelda-movie/

The Legend of Zelda not only has one of the largest fan bases, but also one of the oldest and most dedicated ones. A Zelda fan movie, a feature length production titled “The Hero of Time”, based on Ocarina of Time, was made over a period of a few years and was finally beginning to be showcased at festivals and online.

However, Nintendo shut down the movie, as it, obviously, infringed on their trademark and brand. If you’ve seen the film, you’d understand why they did, as the movie, quite frankly, sucks. We know it wasn’t a professional deal and all that, but if Zelda is portrayed that badly, it might throw off fans who would otherwise be interested in “the real Zelda movie”. If/when ever it comes out.

And what were they thinking just making a movie without securing the rights first?
__________________________________________________ _______________

So Nintendo shut this down...I don't blame them. They do own the rights but they should take notice. The fans want a film based on one of the most popular video game franchises in the history of gaming. They were sick of waiting so they took matters into their own hands. I'd love to see a Peter Jackson-directed Zelda film!

Thoughts?

jadedeath · 01-07-2010, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Nintendo shuts down fan-made Zelda movie
http://www.digitalbattle.com/2010/01...e-zelda-movie/

The Legend of Zelda not only has one of the largest fan bases, but also one of the oldest and most dedicated ones. A Zelda fan movie, a feature length production titled “The Hero of Time”, based on Ocarina of Time, was made over a period of a few years and was finally beginning to be showcased at festivals and online.

However, Nintendo shut down the movie, as it, obviously, infringed on their trademark and brand. If you’ve seen the film, you’d understand why they did, as the movie, quite frankly, sucks. We know it wasn’t a professional deal and all that, but if Zelda is portrayed that badly, it might throw off fans who would otherwise be interested in “the real Zelda movie”. If/when ever it comes out.

And what were they thinking just making a movie without securing the rights first?
__________________________________________________ _______________

So Nintendo shut this down...I don't blame them. They do own the rights but they should take notice. The fans want a film based on one of the most popular video game franchises in the history of gaming. They were sick of waiting so took matters into their own hands. I'd love to see a Peter Jackson-directed Zelda film!

Thoughts?

Don't let the Star Wars fans in here... they'll howl about how the fans rights should override the rights of the copyright holder!

Logan

Lepidopterous · 01-07-2010, 01:49 AM

I remember seeing a fake trailer a while ago that was put together really well. I didn't even notice it was fan-made at first (thus, the joke).

Found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBCzkz3gHb8

Lord_Stewie · 01-07-2010, 01:55 AM

Glad I caught the trailer beforehand.

sfmarine · 01-07-2010, 01:59 AM

The trailer was released over a year ago....whoever put it together put a lot of work into it. I mean...that's no random youtube video lol it looks somewhat legit and the CGI effects look decent too.

Lord_Stewie · 01-07-2010, 02:04 AM

Well doesn't nintendo own the rights for it?.

sfmarine · 01-07-2010, 02:09 AM

I'd imagine they own all the rights to the Zelda franchise. What they need to do is sponsor a movie with the Nintendo name behind it and they will make out extremely well.

Crimson King · 01-07-2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I'd imagine they own all the rights to the Zelda franchise. What they need to do is sponsor a movie with the Nintendo name behind it and they will make out extremely well.

HMM, remember that disaster of a film called "Super Mario Bros"?!

sfmarine · 01-07-2010, 02:16 AM

Well...ugh...

no comment.

Gamma_Winstead · 01-07-2010, 02:31 AM

I'm not sure, but it might be the fake trailer IGN put together and filmed themselves. That was actually pretty cool.

sfmarine · 01-07-2010, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

I'm not sure, but it might be the fake trailer IGN put together and filmed themselves. That was actually pretty cool.

Ya...that's probably accurate. It had the IGN logo and they are great over there with graphics so someone probably put it together over @ IGN.

Rob71 · 01-07-2010, 02:51 AM

I think a Zelda film would do well. Provided they keep Uwe Boll far away from it.

Would also like to see a Metroid movie.

gvortex7 · 01-07-2010, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DjMethod

I remember seeing a fake trailer a while ago that was put together really well. I didn't even notice it was fan-made at first (thus, the joke).

Found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBCzkz3gHb8

I actually liked that trailer a lot. Especially since it's not studio made. For a fan project it's really impressive.

sfmarine · 01-07-2010, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

I think a Zelda film would do well. Provided they keep Uwe Boll far away from it.

Would also like to see a Metroid movie.

I do too. It has LOTR's potential as far as great story-telling goes.

TENUMEMIAJ · 01-07-2010, 04:11 AM

I so would love to see a Zelda movie but only if Alfonso Cuaron directs it. I feel he can bring the magic of Hyrule to life in an awesome way. They should use the Ocorina of Time or Twilight Princess story. God I'm getting all tingly just thinking about it.

sfmarine · 01-07-2010, 04:18 AM

It will probably never happen lol.

LordCrumb · 01-07-2010, 04:46 AM

they should have just released it online only, like that LOTR short film, The Hunt for Gollum.

seeweda · 01-07-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadedeath

Don't let the Star Wars fans in here... they'll howl about how the fans rights should override the rights of the copyright holder!

Logan

Hehe, Star Wars fans feel that way because the copyright owner is bat-crap crazy.

tacomaprime · 01-07-2010, 03:31 PM

that trailer isn't fan made. It was made by ign.com as last years april fools joke.

skatalite · 01-07-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjMethod

I remember seeing a fake trailer a while ago that was put together really well. I didn't even notice it was fan-made at first (thus, the joke).

Found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBCzkz3gHb8

That's not the trailer/movie the article is talking about. This trailer was a fake trailer made by IGN.com for April Fool's Day of, like, 2007 or 2008.

Here is the trailer of the fan-made "Zelda" movie you're talking about called "The Hero of Time":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPTpjK88apc

01-07-2010, 01:45 AM	#1
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Fan-made Zelda Film shut down Nintendo shuts down fan-made Zelda movie http://www.digitalbattle.com/2010/01...e-zelda-movie/ The Legend of Zelda not only has one of the largest fan bases, but also one of the oldest and most dedicated ones. A Zelda fan movie, a feature length production titled “The Hero of Time”, based on Ocarina of Time, was made over a period of a few years and was finally beginning to be showcased at festivals and online. However, Nintendo shut down the movie, as it, obviously, infringed on their trademark and brand. If you’ve seen the film, you’d understand why they did, as the movie, quite frankly, sucks. We know it wasn’t a professional deal and all that, but if Zelda is portrayed that badly, it might throw off fans who would otherwise be interested in “the real Zelda movie”. If/when ever it comes out. And what were they thinking just making a movie without securing the rights first? __________________________________________________ _______________ So Nintendo shut this down...I don't blame them. They do own the rights but they should take notice. The fans want a film based on one of the most popular video game franchises in the history of gaming. They were sick of waiting so they took matters into their own hands. I'd love to see a Peter Jackson-directed Zelda film! Thoughts?

01-07-2010, 04:11 AM	#15
TENUMEMIAJ Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:355 Blu-ray reviews:4	Zelda+Alfonso Cuaron=Awesome Zelda Flick I so would love to see a Zelda movie but only if Alfonso Cuaron directs it. I feel he can bring the magic of Hyrule to life in an awesome way. They should use the Ocorina of Time or Twilight Princess story. God I'm getting all tingly just thinking about it.

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01-07-2010, 01:49 AM	#3
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	I remember seeing a fake trailer a while ago that was put together really well. I didn't even notice it was fan-made at first (thus, the joke). Found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBCzkz3gHb8

01-07-2010, 01:55 AM	#4
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Glad I caught the trailer beforehand.

01-07-2010, 01:59 AM	#5
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	The trailer was released over a year ago....whoever put it together put a lot of work into it. I mean...that's no random youtube video lol it looks somewhat legit and the CGI effects look decent too.

01-07-2010, 02:04 AM	#6
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Well doesn't nintendo own the rights for it?.

01-07-2010, 02:09 AM	#7
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I'd imagine they own all the rights to the Zelda franchise. What they need to do is sponsor a movie with the Nintendo name behind it and they will make out extremely well.

01-07-2010, 02:16 AM	#9
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Well...ugh... no comment.

01-07-2010, 02:31 AM	#10
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	I'm not sure, but it might be the fake trailer IGN put together and filmed themselves. That was actually pretty cool.

01-07-2010, 02:51 AM	#12
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I think a Zelda film would do well. Provided they keep Uwe Boll far away from it. Would also like to see a Metroid movie.

01-07-2010, 04:18 AM	#16
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	It will probably never happen lol.

01-07-2010, 04:46 AM	#17
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	they should have just released it online only, like that LOTR short film, The Hunt for Gollum.

01-07-2010, 03:31 PM	#19
tacomaprime Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:IL 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:137 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	that trailer isn't fan made. It was made by ign.com as last years april fools joke.

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