Metroid Movie?

Hivetyrant · 04-13-2004, 10:03 AM

Someone please say its true!
http://cube.ign.com/articles/505/505287p1.html

"April 08, 2004 - The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday published with news that famed director John Woo had picked up the option to produce a feature film based on Nintendo's sci-fi license Metroid. Woo did not announce whether or not he would helm the picture himself or if it would be handed off to another director, but the studios involved with the project indicated that it would receive a substantial budget.

The Metroid movie will focus on the beginnings of Samus Aran's adventures. Those involved hope to tell the heroine's story with more background and detail than ever delivered before, and they also hope to attract a whole new audience of viewers outside the videogame arena. "

[ 04-13-2004, 10:06 AM: Message edited by: Hivetyrant ]

Dundee Slaytern · 04-13-2004, 10:40 AM

http://www.toastyfrog.com/zm/00000015.shtml

~~~~

Me: "Doves. You just know there's going to be Doves in it. Take it from an Asian who saw John Woo movies all his life."

Ilander · 04-13-2004, 10:50 AM

I dunno...it's one of those few games that actually has a solid enough story-line that it COULD work...though the killing of legions upon legions of space pirates wouldn't work... *smiles at fond memories of Metroid Prime*

Not as easily translatable to movie form as spiderman, but...

Only thing I'm worried about is the fact that movies like this always add a sidekick that just didn't exist...

Dundee Slaytern · 04-13-2004, 11:00 AM

Games with storylines? Starcraft, Homeworld, Warcraft, Planescape Torment, etc... ...

NOT. Tomb Raider or Mario Brothers. ARRGGGHHHH!

Larry_OHF · 04-13-2004, 10:34 PM

Hivetyrant · 04-14-2004, 08:46 AM

Well I think it will probably show her being orphaned and growing up with the Chozo, well I hope so, because It would be interesting to see how they do it.

And which do you think would be best?
Completely Computer animated, or with real actors and sets?

Hivetyrant · 04-14-2004, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dundee Slaytern:
http://www.toastyfrog.com/zm/00000015.shtml

He He He...Funny...

[ 04-14-2004, 08:49 AM: Message edited by: Hivetyrant ]

The Hierophant · 04-14-2004, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hivetyrant:
and they also hope to attract a whole new audience of viewers outside the videogame arena. "

DANGER!
DANGER!!!
JAR JAR SYNDROME DETECTED!!!!!

Ilander · 04-16-2004, 10:35 AM

You're not allowed to talk now, Hierophant!

*growls*

Though...the chozo storyline would be good...

Personally, I'd like them to go the spiderman route...have an actress for Samus, but CGI for the suit...

Dalamar Stormcrow · 04-16-2004, 05:09 PM

GOD DAMMIT! Can't people leave a good thing alone!?!?!?! It's Gamecube's only saving grace!!!!!

04-13-2004, 10:50 AM	#3
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	I dunno...it's one of those few games that actually has a solid enough story-line that it COULD work...though the killing of legions upon legions of space pirates wouldn't work... smiles at fond memories of Metroid Prime Not as easily translatable to movie form as spiderman, but... Only thing I'm worried about is the fact that movies like this always add a sidekick that just didn't exist... __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

04-13-2004, 10:34 PM	#5
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	<font color=skyblue>Holy hell yeah!</font> __________________

04-16-2004, 10:35 AM	#9
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	You're not allowed to talk now, Hierophant! growls Though...the chozo storyline would be good... Personally, I'd like them to go the spiderman route...have an actress for Samus, but CGI for the suit... __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

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04-13-2004, 10:03 AM	#1
Hivetyrant Jack Burton Join Date: August 24, 2002 Location: Aussie now in the US of A! Age: 38 Posts: 5,403	Someone please say its true! http://cube.ign.com/articles/505/505287p1.html "April 08, 2004 - The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday published with news that famed director John Woo had picked up the option to produce a feature film based on Nintendo's sci-fi license Metroid. Woo did not announce whether or not he would helm the picture himself or if it would be handed off to another director, but the studios involved with the project indicated that it would receive a substantial budget. The Metroid movie will focus on the beginnings of Samus Aran's adventures. Those involved hope to tell the heroine's story with more background and detail than ever delivered before, and they also hope to attract a whole new audience of viewers outside the videogame arena. " [ 04-13-2004, 10:06 AM: Message edited by: Hivetyrant ]

04-13-2004, 10:40 AM	#2
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	http://www.toastyfrog.com/zm/00000015.shtml ~~~~ Me: "Doves. You just know there's going to be Doves in it. Take it from an Asian who saw John Woo movies all his life."

04-13-2004, 11:00 AM	#4
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	Games with storylines? Starcraft, Homeworld, Warcraft, Planescape Torment, etc... ... NOT. Tomb Raider or Mario Brothers. ARRGGGHHHH!

04-14-2004, 08:46 AM	#6
Hivetyrant Jack Burton Join Date: August 24, 2002 Location: Aussie now in the US of A! Age: 38 Posts: 5,403	Well I think it will probably show her being orphaned and growing up with the Chozo, well I hope so, because It would be interesting to see how they do it. And which do you think would be best? Completely Computer animated, or with real actors and sets?

04-16-2004, 05:09 PM	#10
Dalamar Stormcrow Banned User Join Date: November 1, 2003 Location: My own little world Age: 34 Posts: 828	GOD DAMMIT! Can't people leave a good thing alone!?!?!?! It's Gamecube's only saving grace!!!!!

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