February 28, 2014 at 8:57 am
call.copse (2/28/2014)
I don't think it could be a movie - maybe a HBO show or something - but I'd love to see the Foundation series adapted well. Tricky one mind you.
Agree, that would be tough.
However it could be an interesting series over a few years, explaining the background and process.
February 28, 2014 at 9:13 am
My wish list of book conversions (that haven't already been mentioned):
Magic Kingdom for Sale -- Sold! by Terry Brooks
The Caverns of Socrates by Dennis McKiernan
The Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis & Tracey Hickman
The Warlock in Spite of Himself by Christopher Stasheff.
And while I don't know if I'd want to see it, I'm surprised the Drizzt Do'Urden books by R.A. Salvatore haven't been made already.
February 28, 2014 at 9:23 am
I actually left of the Honor Harrington books (got almost all of them so far) because there's talk of adapting the second book, "Honor of the Queen" to a movie already.
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I have long read and re-read the Honor Harrington series from David Weber (Baen Publishing). A great space "naval" series surrounding Ms. Harrington and all the trials of serving in Her Majesties Space Force. Great stories all!! Good detail, at least five "other" books of short stories that give the reader back fill on life styles, and other aspects of society in the Star Kingdom of Manticore. For us ex-navy types, a great way to dream about going into space without really being there.
February 28, 2014 at 9:33 am
Steve Jones - SSC Editor (2/28/2014)
call.copse (2/28/2014)
I don't think it could be a movie - maybe a HBO show or something - but I'd love to see the Foundation series adapted well. Tricky one mind you.Agree, that would be tough.
However it could be an interesting series over a few years, explaining the background and process.
I've been wanting Foundation as well, and it should probably be done as a series via AMC or similar.
The story I keep wishing would be done, and is supposedly in the Marvel cycle, is Doctor Strange.
Beer's Law: Absolutum obsoletum
"if it works it's out-of-date"
February 28, 2014 at 9:36 am
Since video games are fair game for adaptation (they're even planning a Minecraft movie...words fail me :crazy:) I wouldn't mind seeing an adaptation of Planescape: Torment. It's one of the few video games which has enough story to fill a full feature, too!
February 28, 2014 at 9:36 am
The story I keep wishing would be done, and is supposedly in the Marvel cycle, is Doctor Strange.
Seconded. I wondered why they weren't doing this rather than Superman and Spiderman reboots.
February 28, 2014 at 9:44 am
paul.knibbs (2/28/2014)
Since video games are fair game for adaptation (they're even planning a Minecraft movie...words fail me :crazy:) I wouldn't mind seeing an adaptation of Planescape: Torment. It's one of the few video games which has enough story to fill a full feature, too!
Why not a Space Invaders then. Maybe Asteroids, or Pitfall.:-D
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February 28, 2014 at 9:57 am
below86 (2/28/2014)
paul.knibbs (2/28/2014)
Since video games are fair game for adaptation (they're even planning a Minecraft movie...words fail me :crazy:) I wouldn't mind seeing an adaptation of Planescape: Torment. It's one of the few video games which has enough story to fill a full feature, too!Why not a Space Invaders then. Maybe Asteroids, or Pitfall.:-D
I'm sorry....
http://screenrant.com/asteroids-movie-coming-big-screen-ross-15521/
and while Pitfall doesn't have an adaptation, Pitfall Harry has made a few guest appearances on TV:
February 28, 2014 at 9:57 am
I may be only one of a few who actually liked the Green Lantern movie, it could have been better. But the whole concept lends itself to easily change the main characters actor and it won't hurt the story line. You would only need Ryan Reynolds for an hour or so for him to pass off the ring to someone else. I thought the set up at the end lead for a more interesting movie in GL fighting Sinestro.
Besides a Wonder Woman, how about Flash, or Hawk Girl(or Man)?
On the Marvel side Rouge would be good, if she was more like the character from the comics and animated series not the X-Men movies.
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February 28, 2014 at 10:00 am
below86 (2/28/2014)
Wonder Woman!! Linda Carter is still hot.
:w00t::cool:
Another book I wouldn't mind seeing made into a movie would be Fallen Angels by Niven / Pournelle / Barnes (I think on Barnes)
Maybe also Back to the Moon by Homer Hickam (Jr)
February 28, 2014 at 10:00 am
mwyss (2/28/2014)
below86 (2/28/2014)
paul.knibbs (2/28/2014)
Since video games are fair game for adaptation (they're even planning a Minecraft movie...words fail me :crazy:) I wouldn't mind seeing an adaptation of Planescape: Torment. It's one of the few video games which has enough story to fill a full feature, too!Why not a Space Invaders then. Maybe Asteroids, or Pitfall.:-D
I'm sorry....
http://screenrant.com/asteroids-movie-coming-big-screen-ross-15521/
and while Pitfall doesn't have an adaptation, Pitfall Harry has made a few guest appearances on TV:
http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0077839/%5B/quote%5D
Thanks for the info, I'll be looking forward to seeing these. 🙂 How about Q'bert then.
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we travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us
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February 28, 2014 at 10:01 am
below86 (2/28/2014)
paul.knibbs (2/28/2014)
Since video games are fair game for adaptation (they're even planning a Minecraft movie...words fail me :crazy:) I wouldn't mind seeing an adaptation of Planescape: Torment. It's one of the few video games which has enough story to fill a full feature, too!Why not a Space Invaders then. Maybe Asteroids, or Pitfall.:-D
Minesweeper! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHY8NKj3RKs
Beer's Law: Absolutum obsoletum
"if it works it's out-of-date"
February 28, 2014 at 10:04 am
Didn't think about comic adaptations, although being a Marvel fan for a long time, I'm quite happy right now...
Now, for an interesting idea for a comic movie...
Batman vs Aliens
Batman vs Predator
Yes, these were actual comics, put out by Dark Horse when they had the Aliens and Predator rights (and I think they still do,) and they teamed up with DC to put these out.
Maybe a movie based of the RPG ShadowRun could be cool. Cyberpunk and magic in one movie? Dragons? Orks on motorcycles packing machine guns? Yes, please!
February 28, 2014 at 10:05 am
mgdoyle (2/28/2014)
The story I keep wishing would be done, and is supposedly in the Marvel cycle, is Doctor Strange.
Seconded. I wondered why they weren't doing this rather than Superman and Spiderman reboots.
Spiderman reboots occur due to the licence that Sony Pictures have. If they make a Spiderman film within a certain period of the last release date they keep the license otherwise the licence terminates. Hence no Marvel made Spiderman films.
Gaz
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February 28, 2014 at 10:06 am
Dredd sequel.
Gaz
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