Why not a Zelda movie?

Rock2004 · 06-05-2003, 02:48 PM

I'm posting this topic mainly so we express our personal opinions of how the movie should be.

I've also written a screenplay for The Legend of Zelda but I'm not going to do anything with it until I finish my Metroid screenplay. The producers who made American Pie and Final Destination have gotten the rights to make a Metroid movie and are looking for writers, actors, and directors. If they like my Metroid screenplay I'll have an easier time pitching my Zelda movie.

I personally feel that the movie will have to made in real life. The monsters should be CGIs and there should me some 'Matrix' type of special effects.

Don't try to say that movies based on video games don't work because there a few good movies based on games that did well in the Box Office.

A cartoon movie can always be made even if a 'live action' movie is released. It would feature a different Link and could be anime or look like the Cell-shaded Link.

Rock2004 · 06-05-2003, 02:48 PM

I'm posting this topic mainly so we express our personal opinions of how the movie should be.

I've also written a screenplay for The Legend of Zelda but I'm not going to do anything with it until I finish my Metroid screenplay. The producers who made American Pie and Final Destination have gotten the rights to make a Metroid movie and are looking for writers, actors, and directors. If they like my Metroid screenplay I'll have an easier time pitching my Zelda movie.

I personally feel that the movie will have to made in real life. The monsters should be CGIs and there should me some 'Matrix' type of special effects.

Don't try to say that movies based on video games don't work because there a few good movies based on games that did well in the Box Office.

A cartoon movie can always be made even if a 'live action' movie is released. It would feature a different Link and could be anime or look like the Cell-shaded Link.

Princess Zelda of Hyrule: God Bless · 06-05-2003, 02:52 PM

I don't know. Sure, there may be some great scripts written out there, but when games start to spread to other media besides games, what you get is something similar to Pokemania. I don't want that happening to my precious Zelda.

Princess Zelda of Hyrule: God Bless · 06-05-2003, 02:52 PM

I don't know. Sure, there may be some great scripts written out there, but when games start to spread to other media besides games, what you get is something similar to Pokemania. I don't want that happening to my precious Zelda.

christina · 06-05-2003, 04:07 PM

Yes. There are three things that could happen. It copuld flop miserably like the Super Mario Bros. At most it could manage a underground cult following. IF it's lucky. The other thing is that it could work out. Too well. And as PZoH had stated so nicely, it would become something likre pokemania. They'd soon be Zelda cards and season safter season of cartoon series that are much to well developed for children audiences but to cutesy for more adult audiences. The next thing you know, you have people suing Burger King come some kid choked on Ganondorf. The third that can happen only comes very rarely. When video game actually makes a smooth transistion on the silver screen. This happens once in a blue moon. I'm sure Resident Evil is a good example of this but still others argue there's no such video game movie that exists. Yet anyways.

But of course it's always a fun idea to think about every now and then.

christina · 06-05-2003, 04:07 PM

Yes. There are three things that could happen. It copuld flop miserably like the Super Mario Bros. At most it could manage a underground cult following. IF it's lucky. The other thing is that it could work out. Too well. And as PZoH had stated so nicely, it would become something likre pokemania. They'd soon be Zelda cards and season safter season of cartoon series that are much to well developed for children audiences but to cutesy for more adult audiences. The next thing you know, you have people suing Burger King come some kid choked on Ganondorf. The third that can happen only comes very rarely. When video game actually makes a smooth transistion on the silver screen. This happens once in a blue moon. I'm sure Resident Evil is a good example of this but still others argue there's no such video game movie that exists. Yet anyways.

But of course it's always a fun idea to think about every now and then.

Potatoes are Up to Speed · 06-05-2003, 04:14 PM

Potatoes are Up to Speed · 06-05-2003, 04:14 PM

tuatara · 06-05-2003, 04:29 PM

Cooooooool.

tuatara · 06-05-2003, 04:29 PM

Cooooooool.

Princess Zelda of Hyrule: God Bless · 06-05-2003, 04:31 PM

Not that we have anything against you, THESPOTLIGHT.

Princess Zelda of Hyrule: God Bless · 06-05-2003, 04:31 PM

Not that we have anything against you, THESPOTLIGHT.

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-05-2003, 10:51 PM

Here's what the movie would need:

A) Accurate script. This would be best written by a gamer or Ninty employee.
--Sadly, no one in Hollywood would trust those people to write the script.

B) Good director. Someone who is gonna stay true to the material and not try to over-apply their 'visions'.
--That type of director is in short supply nowadays.

C) Good cast. People who kinda look like the characters, and that actually act well.
--That actually might happen. Recent adaptated films have been doing extremely well as far as casting.

So, while a good Zelda movie is certainly possible, it's not likely. At least not with the condition Hollywood is under currently.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-05-2003, 10:51 PM

Here's what the movie would need:

A) Accurate script. This would be best written by a gamer or Ninty employee.
--Sadly, no one in Hollywood would trust those people to write the script.

B) Good director. Someone who is gonna stay true to the material and not try to over-apply their 'visions'.
--That type of director is in short supply nowadays.

C) Good cast. People who kinda look like the characters, and that actually act well.
--That actually might happen. Recent adaptated films have been doing extremely well as far as casting.

So, while a good Zelda movie is certainly possible, it's not likely. At least not with the condition Hollywood is under currently.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Mikey · 06-05-2003, 10:57 PM

Why not a Zelda movie?

Because I wouldn't spend money to go see a movie that was rated G.

Get an Rlife.

Mikey · 06-05-2003, 10:57 PM

Why not a Zelda movie?

Because I wouldn't spend money to go see a movie that was rated G.

Get an Rlife.

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-05-2003, 11:29 PM

The rating has nothing to do with the quality.

Besides, with the levels of violence involved, a Zelda film would be PG at least.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-05-2003, 11:29 PM

The rating has nothing to do with the quality.

Besides, with the levels of violence involved, a Zelda film would be PG at least.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Ditto McCloaker · 06-05-2003, 11:45 PM

A good Zelda movie would never be made, because no one with any good resources is around who would touch the project without fouling it up.

The stakes are just too high. Once the movie comes out, and it's bad, the popularity of the whole thing is wrecked, and there goes Nintendo. I'm not willing to risk it.

In order to stop that movie from being made, I'd make the ultimate sacrifice. I'd be willing to strap a bomb to Mike Peters.

Ditto McCloaker · 06-05-2003, 11:45 PM

A good Zelda movie would never be made, because no one with any good resources is around who would touch the project without fouling it up.

The stakes are just too high. Once the movie comes out, and it's bad, the popularity of the whole thing is wrecked, and there goes Nintendo. I'm not willing to risk it.

In order to stop that movie from being made, I'd make the ultimate sacrifice. I'd be willing to strap a bomb to Mike Peters.

06-05-2003, 02:48 PM	#1
Rock2004 Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 573.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,073.00 Donate	I'm posting this topic mainly so we express our personal opinions of how the movie should be. I've also written a screenplay for The Legend of Zelda but I'm not going to do anything with it until I finish my Metroid screenplay. The producers who made American Pie and Final Destination have gotten the rights to make a Metroid movie and are looking for writers, actors, and directors. If they like my Metroid screenplay I'll have an easier time pitching my Zelda movie. I personally feel that the movie will have to made in real life. The monsters should be CGIs and there should me some 'Matrix' type of special effects. Don't try to say that movies based on video games don't work because there a few good movies based on games that did well in the Box Office. A cartoon movie can always be made even if a 'live action' movie is released. It would feature a different Link and could be anime or look like the Cell-shaded Link.

06-05-2003, 02:52 PM	#3
Princess Zelda of Hyrule: God Bless Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hyrule Castle Posts: 4,976 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 1,196.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,196.00 Donate	I don't know. Sure, there may be some great scripts written out there, but when games start to spread to other media besides games, what you get is something similar to Pokemania. I don't want that happening to my precious Zelda.

06-05-2003, 04:07 PM	#5
christina Newbie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: texas Gender: Posts: 4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Points: 1,226.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,726.00 Donate	Yes. There are three things that could happen. It copuld flop miserably like the Super Mario Bros. At most it could manage a underground cult following. IF it's lucky. The other thing is that it could work out. Too well. And as PZoH had stated so nicely, it would become something likre pokemania. They'd soon be Zelda cards and season safter season of cartoon series that are much to well developed for children audiences but to cutesy for more adult audiences. The next thing you know, you have people suing Burger King come some kid choked on Ganondorf. The third that can happen only comes very rarely. When video game actually makes a smooth transistion on the silver screen. This happens once in a blue moon. I'm sure Resident Evil is a good example of this but still others argue there's no such video game movie that exists. Yet anyways. But of course it's always a fun idea to think about every now and then.

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tuatara Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4,260 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 4,268.50 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 4,768.50 Donate	Cooooooool.

06-05-2003, 04:31 PM	#11
Princess Zelda of Hyrule: God Bless Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Hyrule Castle Posts: 4,976 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 1,196.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,196.00 Donate	Not that we have anything against you, THESPOTLIGHT.

06-05-2003, 10:51 PM	#13
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 20,026 Thanks: 313 Thanked 1,014 Times in 615 Posts Points: 123,508.76 Bank: 2,638.67 Total Points: 126,147.43 Donate	Here's what the movie would need: A) Accurate script. This would be best written by a gamer or Ninty employee. --Sadly, no one in Hollywood would trust those people to write the script. B) Good director. Someone who is gonna stay true to the material and not try to over-apply their 'visions'. --That type of director is in short supply nowadays. C) Good cast. People who kinda look like the characters, and that actually act well. --That actually might happen. Recent adaptated films have been doing extremely well as far as casting. So, while a good Zelda movie is certainly possible, it's not likely. At least not with the condition Hollywood is under currently. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

06-05-2003, 10:57 PM	#15
Mikey Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 996.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,496.00 Donate	Why not a Zelda movie? Because I wouldn't spend money to go see a movie that was rated G. Get an Rlife.

06-05-2003, 11:29 PM	#17
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 20,026 Thanks: 313 Thanked 1,014 Times in 615 Posts Points: 123,508.76 Bank: 2,638.67 Total Points: 126,147.43 Donate	The rating has nothing to do with the quality. Besides, with the levels of violence involved, a Zelda film would be PG at least. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

06-05-2003, 11:45 PM	#19
Ditto McCloaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SimCity Posts: 3,246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 977.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,477.00 Donate	A good Zelda movie would never be made, because no one with any good resources is around who would touch the project without fouling it up. The stakes are just too high. Once the movie comes out, and it's bad, the popularity of the whole thing is wrecked, and there goes Nintendo. I'm not willing to risk it. In order to stop that movie from being made, I'd make the ultimate sacrifice. I'd be willing to strap a bomb to Mike Peters.