Prettyphile Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Alright, gamers, here ya go: World of Warcraft is now going to be a major motion picture and it already has big names attached, including producers from The Dark Knight and the director of Spiderman, Sam Raimi.No details yet about what the movie will be be about, but Raimi is said to start work on the project as soon as the shitshow known as Spiderman 4 is complete-----Even if it's terrible, It's worth it to pelt shit at Alliance players who jump gleefully from their mom's mini-van. For the HORDE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettyphile Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Source: WorldofWarcraft.comLOS ANGELES, Calif. – July 22, 2009 -- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Legendary Pictures announced today that Sam Raimi has signed on to direct the eagerly-anticipated major motion picture based on Blizzard Entertainment®’s award-winning Warcraft® universe. Raimi has, in the course of his career, clearly demonstrated a genius for developing and adapting existing fictional universes for mainstream audiences while staying true to the spirit of the original content.Raimi directed the Spider-Man trilogy, which has broken box-office records around the world and garnered five Academy Award® nominations. Known for his imaginative filmmaking style, richly drawn characters and offbeat humor, Raimi wrote and directed the cult classic, The Evil Dead and produced 30 Days Of Night. He most recently wrote and directed the supernatural thriller, Drag Me To Hell."At its core, Warcraft is a fantastic, action-packed story," said Raimi. "I am thrilled to work with such a dynamite production team to bring this project to the big screen."Charles Roven’s producing talents were recently seen with last summer’s blockbuster The Dark Knight, which grossed in excess of $1 billion, was nominated for eight Academy Awards® and won two. His body of work also includes the widely acclaimed Batman Begins and the sci-fi classic 12 Monkeys. Roven, with Atlas producing partner Alex Gartner, will be producing with Legendary Pictures CEO Thomas Tull, Legendary’s Chief Creative Officer Jon Jashni, Raimi and Raimi’s producing partner Joshua Donen. Raimi’s partner, Robert Tapert, will be an Executive Producer and Blizzard Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of Creative Development, Chris Metzen, a Co-Producer."Partnering with Sam Raimi exemplifies Legendary's mandate of marrying the highest quality intellectual property to world-class filmmakers" said Legendary’s Tull. "Sam's passion for 'Warcraft' is undeniable and we know that he will create an incredible film worthy of Blizzard's phenomenal franchise. We look forward to collaborating with our partners at Warner Bros. and continuing our successful relationship with Chuck in bringing this rich new world to the screen." "Blizzard Entertainment and Legendary Pictures have a shared vision for this film and we searched at length to find the very best director to bring that vision to life," said Paul Sams, chief operating officer of Blizzard Entertainment. "From our first conversation with Sam, we could tell he was the perfect choice. Sam knows how to simultaneously satisfy the enthusiasts and the mainstream audience that might be experiencing that content for the first time. We're looking forward to working with him to achieve that here.""Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft has become a second home for millions of players and Sam’s experience and talent make him the perfect director for this remarkable and action-packed world," said Atlas’ Roven. "Alex and I are proud to be working with Sam and re-teaming with our friends at Legendary and Warner Bros."The film will fall under Legendary Pictures’ co-production and co-financing deal with Warner Bros. "Warcraft is emblematic of the kind of branded, event films for which our studio is best known. We have enjoyed great success with our partners at Legendary, and this is an incredible opportunity for us to work with Sam on a project that is so eagerly anticipated by so many," said Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft universe is a rich fantasy setting that revolves around the epic conflict between the opposing forces of the Horde and the Alliance. Since its debut in 1994, Warcraft has developed a loyal following across the globe, with several bestselling, award-winning PC games and a range of popular licensed products including novels, action figures, apparel, comic books, board games, and more. World of Warcraft®, Blizzard Entertainment’s subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Warcraft universe, is the most popular game of its kind in the world. Its most recent expansion, Wrath of the Lich King™, is the fastest-selling PC game of all time, with more than 2.8 million copies sold in its first 24 hours of availability and more than 4 million in its first month.Further details about the upcoming Warcraft movie, including cast and targeted release date, will be revealed as development progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Meh...I really didn't like Spiderman 3 and the Dark Knight but I think Sam Raimi is the best possible choice for making this movie. As long as Christian Bale doesn't make an appearance I'll go see it. FOR THE HORDE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jig Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Raimi? :| I'm a big fan of his horror (ED & Drag Me to Hell) but I have no idea how this will turn out, we'll just have to wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'd rather have Peter Jackson but Raimi is the second best choice.I hope to god that this is not one giant alliance movie. I want the Horde to have a truthful tale. Not the whole 'we are the Horde, we are the bad guys' -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgirl Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I would hope your right about it being an alliance movie .. actually .. I would like it to go along with the stories in the books.. Hordes seem more misunderstood than bad. And if you read the regions and cultures of the characters none really are "good or bad" I debated someone in WOW about that once .. IDK.. I think it would be interesting how they do this movie anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have read all the books as well. The Horde of 'today' is not the same Horde as the first or second war.I suppose if they make a movie about the original stories then the Horde will indeed be the bad guys. It could be interesting seeing Guldan and the original fall of Sylvanas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettyphile Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Apparently everyone and their mama plays Warcraft lol - WoW claimed another. Just got my WOW character up to level 80 yay! Looks like I'll be doing some raiding this weekend with my warlock. 12:22 PM Jul 31st from web [From Melissa Haro] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I love you my sweet 'Lissa. We will raid together and make lots of beautiful Blood Elf babies. On our wedding we will punt gnomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penny-dreaddfull Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 i found this and immediately thought of ophelia, pretty and pheno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettyphile Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 LoL omg that's awesome, and yet, so trueFOR THE HORDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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