Sam Raimi to direct the WoW-Movie - Games

[quote=Blizzard Press Release]LOS 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."[/quote] So, what do you guys think? I've never seen any of the films he's worked on, but it's good to see quite a high-profile director working on our favourite game's film adaptation.

High-Profile? AFAIK he's made shitty movies. WTB Peter Jackson.

[QUOTE=LeonS;16194974]High-Profile? AFAIK he's made shitty movies. WTB Peter Jackson.[/QUOTE] leave

Some examples please Chris, as to why we should join you in the 'get out' camp.

[QUOTE=Christarp4;16195298]leave[/QUOTE] I offended his childhood hero baw cry some more opinions suck :(

[QUOTE=Bulmer;16195429]Some examples please Chris, as to why we should join you in the 'get out' camp.[/QUOTE] evil dead

evil dead 2

Evil dead was awesome but in a bad way.

[QUOTE=LeonS;16194974]WTB Peter Jackson.[/QUOTE] I'd rather have a director who didn't suck.

[QUOTE=Bluetooth;16199962]I'd rather have a director who didn't suck.[/QUOTE] Explain that to the millions who liked him kk. But it's your opinion so it's cool.

I don't care who directs, give me Ross Kemp as Saurfang and I'll be happy.

[QUOTE=LeonS;16200085]Explain that to the millions who liked him kk. But it's your opinion so it's cool.[/QUOTE] Yeah, he won a lot of academy awards. We all know that they're a clear sign of talent. That's why Scorsese was overlooked for every masterpiece he put out, bar one. But I'm right so it's cool.

[QUOTE=bumfluff;16200782]I don't care who directs, give me Ross Kemp as Saurfang and I'll be happy.[/QUOTE] that would be hilarious [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-wh9N0WrjE[/media] [editline]07:30PM[/editline] you can tell im in charge because ive got the bag with the sandwiches in

This is just about Warcraft and there's a thread in the news section.

who cares?

There's so many stories in the warcraft universe I wonder where they'll go. Personally I'm hoping for the story of Arthas when he goes evil.

[QUOTE=Specter;16204981]There's so many stories in the warcraft universe I wonder where they'll go. Personally I'm hoping for the story of Arthas when he goes evil.[/QUOTE] You're a little late on that one, personally I'm hoping for storyline progression.

Movie of someone leveling from 1-80

[QUOTE=Foeggy;16207824]Movie of someone leveling from 1-80[/QUOTE] If they just film Athene it'll be perfectly timed. Great idea friend!

The movie is not about wow; It's before that; In other words. No fucking killed lore heroes smashed by 12 year old fags

Yeah, IIRC, Blizz said it's during the 1-2 years before WoW but after War3. Apparently there is some kick ass new hero guy.

[QUOTE=bumfluff;16221322]Yeah, IIRC, Blizz said it's during the 1-2 years before WoW but after War3. Apparently there is some kick ass new hero guy.[/QUOTE] That we've never heard of. :/

and is a human

Thank God this isn't during the abomination of a story that is World of Warcraft. Warcraft 1, 2, and 3 created an amazing story, and the MMO completely tore it up, changing it from two opposing sides, to a good and an evil.

erm.. did you actually play warcraft 1? [editline]06:32PM[/editline] and 2 for that matter [editline]06:32PM[/editline] [QUOTE=venn177;16221779]Thank God this isn't during the abomination of a story that is World of Warcraft. Warcraft 1, 2, and 3 created an amazing story, and the MMO completely tore it up, changing it from two opposing sides, to a good and an evil.[/QUOTE] quote

[QUOTE=LeonS;16194974]High-Profile? AFAIK he's made shitty movies. WTB Peter Jackson.[/QUOTE] Just because Jackson did Lord of the Rings doesn't mean he should do every fantasy movie ever. Christ... [editline]12:05PM[/editline] [QUOTE=venn177;16221779]Thank God this isn't during the abomination of a story that is World of Warcraft. Warcraft 1, 2, and 3 created an amazing story, and the MMO completely tore it up, changing it from two opposing sides, to a good and an evil.[/QUOTE] Did you honestly just imply that War1 and 2 [i]weren't[/i] good vs. evil, and furthermore imply that WoW [i]is?[/i]

[QUOTE=ElVerdugo;16222308]Just because Jackson did Lord of the Rings doesn't mean he should do every fantasy movie ever. Christ... [editline]12:05PM[/editline] Did you honestly just imply that War1 and 2 [i]weren't[/i] good vs. evil, and furthermore imply that WoW [i]is?[/i][/QUOTE] OH MY GOD I SAID PJ SHOULD DO EVERY FANTASY MOVIE No, I just think he's more suitable for Warcraft.

[QUOTE=venn177;16221779]Thank God this isn't during the abomination of a story that is World of Warcraft. Warcraft 1, 2, and 3 created an amazing story, and the MMO completely tore it up, changing it from two opposing sides, to a good and an evil.[/QUOTE] Then who's good and who's evil then?

[QUOTE=Cheesemonkey;16223396]Then who's good and who's evil then?[/QUOTE] Neither side is evil and neither side is good. It's two opposing factions.

[QUOTE=ElVerdugo;16223474]Neither side is evil and neither side is good. It's two opposing factions.[/QUOTE] That's what he's trying to say I think. Although you could say the 2 Factions are good and that the burning legion etc. are evil.