Who should direct LGW?

[Loiterer]

We've had "who should be in the cast?", we've had "who should be Redd?" and we know who's gonna be producing... So the only other question is....

Who should direct the Looking Glass Wars?

Personally, I think either Guillermo del Toro or Timur Bekmambetov.

del Toro, because his work in fantasy is amazing! I can really see him having fun with Wonderland and especially the Jabberwocks!

and Bekmambetov for his work with visually stunning fights. After seeing Night Watch and Wanted, I can really see him making the fights involving Hatter and the Cat some of the most frantic and energetic in cinematic history. Well maybe, but they'd still be great...


Any other good ideas?

[Lord of Spades]

I think that John Woo should direct, simply for his wonderful fight scenes and work on Serenity, overall he is my favorite director.

[Princess Maddy]

I think Tim Burton should direct it! He is amazing!:D:)

[Loiterer]

I think that John Woo should direct, simply for his wonderful fight scenes and work on Serenity, overall he is my favorite director.


John Woo didn't direct Serenity....Still his version would be interesting to see....

[grdonathan]

I think that John Woo should direct, simply for his wonderful fight scenes and work on Serenity, overall he is my favorite director.


John Woo didn't direct Serenity....Still his version would be interesting to see....

Yeah, Joss Whedon directed Serenity. He's too into the vampire's and reavers thing...Firefly and Buffy...need I say more? Though, not downing him, because everything he does is AWESOME! I just don't think he fits into the line of Beddor's Wonderland.

Tim Burton, would most definitely be drawn to the darkness of this version of Wonderland, we would probably end up with yet another movie starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonam Carter. While I think they are both amazing actors, I'm not sure that they would do our favorite characters quite the justice that I want. Helena might be able to pull off Redd though...but she wouldn't be my first choice.

Guillermo del Toro, no one can deny that his work with fantasy is amazing, Beddor would have to have a stranglehold on his script with this director. He has a tendency to OVER fantasize things sometimes. I would fear that he would read about this strange new Wonderland and twist it even further. While that might not bother some people...the loyal LGW masses might not appreciate what it turns into.

Honestly, when it comes down to it, I really wouldn't mind Burton. I think, as long as he doesn't cast his VERY usual actors, that he would do the most justice to the world that Beddor has evolved Wonderland into. I mean, isn't Burton KNOWN for turning fairy tale lands into his more dark and devious ideas? Beddor and Burton really just seem like a match made in heaven for us! Their views on the fantastic are so close, I just think it would be a great match.

[AlyssH]

I think Tim Burton should direct it! He is amazing!:D:)

I'm not sure about Tim Burton. He might make Wonderland a bit too weird for my liking. I know it's supposed to be different, but there's something about his visual concepts that seem the same in every movie he does, be it Willy Wonka or the Nightmare before Christmas. That's just not how I picture Wonderland.

[grdonathan]

I'm not sure about Tim Burton. He might make Wonderland a bit too weird for my liking. I know it's supposed to be different, but there's something about his visualconcepts that seem the same in every movie he does, be it Willy Wonka or the Nightmare before Christmas. That's just not how I picture Wonderland.

I see your point on that, it's true, he likes things to look odd, but he can pull off the more normal surroundings, look at Sweeney Todd. There weren't too many odd surroundings in that. But it's possible that he could take visuals a bit far for the Wonderland most of us imagine. Though, I think that's where Beddor would have a hand in it, I doubt he would let anyone take things TOO far.

I just personally think, view wise, that Beddor and Burton would work well together.

[Loiterer]

Mr. Burton's a moot point anyway... He's already directing his own version of the Alice story... And I think Johnny Depp's already been cast as the Mad Hatter, or at least considered...

[grdonathan]

Crap...forgot about that.

[Lord of Spades]

John Woo didn't direct Serenity....Still his version would be interesting to see....

:confused:O.O OMG! ive been living in an illusion! oh well, John Woo is still awesome!^^

[LadyLilly]

My first idea of who should direct was Tim Burton, just because it's up his alley, but he is doing his own version of Wonderland, as said.

Second idea was Peter Jackson, just because I know they would more than likely have a big budget to work with and he normally has impressive CG work, special effects, ect. However, I don't think this would be his thing. He does fantasy, but maybe not quite to this amazing extent...

Matthew Vaughn would probably get the job done. He would definitely have fun with the fighting scenes, and he directed the movie Stardust which is pretty out there fantasy-wise, so I'm sure he's love doing LGW.

John Woo, however... that's something I'd have to think about.

[Princess Maddy]

Peter Jackson is a good idea! Why didn't I think of that? LOL! :D

[Green]

I Think Christopher Nolan should be the director.

He would capture the darkness of this story.
Nolan would make this story seem completely real. Thats my two cents worth!:D

[DaedraEater]

Either Peter Jackson (for his excellent job on LotR) or Guillermo del Toro, I always like his movies.

[Mitchieguy]

I think that Terry Gilliam should direct LGWs. He has alot of experience doing fantasy films. Plus he was a part of Monty Python, so he knows "what is funny". :D Laters, Taters!;) Mitchie

[grdonathan]

I Think Christopher Nolan should be the director.

He would capture the darkness of this story.
Nolan would make this story seem completely real. Thats my two cents worth!:D

I'm not sure if Nolan would touch something quite like LGW.

[are_you_seeing_redd]

I think that Terry Gilliam should direct LGWs. He has alot of experience doing fantasy films. Plus he was a part of Monty Python, so he knows "what is funny". :D Laters, Taters!;) Mitchie



Haha! Monty Python is great! But I dunno if he'd do a good job at making this movie though. It's not really his alley I don't think....

[Loiterer]

Plus Mr. Gilliam has a lot of bad luck when it comes to films. If he does it it may not make it all the way to the cinema...:(

[Princess Maddy]

I Think Christopher Nolan should be the director.

He would capture the darkness of this story.
Nolan would make this story seem completely real. Thats my two cents worth!:D
OOH OHH! Never mind my idea, this one takes the cake! (or in this case, takes the tarty-tarts!) :D

http://www.lookingglasswars.com/img/links/O12C011I001.jpg

[bellabong95]

what did Christopher nolan direct?

What about Peter Jackson?!?! lord of the Rings was AMAZING!!!

[Princess Maddy]

what did Christopher nolan direct?

What about Peter Jackson?!?! lord of the Rings was AMAZING!!!

Batman Begins and Dark Knight! :D

[bellabong95]

oh wow!! he would probably be good then!! lol what do u guys think about Peter Jackson?!?!

[Princess Maddy]

He would be a great choice! But I'm set on Christopher Nolan!:D:D

[AlyssH]

That's a bit evident from your avatar and sig.

[Loiterer]

Whoever they choose, I definitely think that they should be a primarily visual director. Someone who can show Wonderland, Borderland, the Volcanic Plains, the Chessboard Desert AND Redd's Mount Isolation fortress for all the beauty, magesty and danger they all inherently have. Admittedly the actors are important, but if the director can't show the world as sprawling, functional and, of course, fantastical. Then it'll fall flat as a film...

[bellabong95]

Whoever they choose, I definitely think that they should be a primarily visual director. Someone who can show Wonderland, Borderland, the Volcanic Plains, the Chessboard Desert AND Redd's Mount Isolation fortress for all the beauty, magesty and danger they all inherently have. Admittedly the actors are important, but if the director can't show the world as sprawling, functional and, of course, fantastical. Then it'll fall flat as a film...

oh ur right!!!! that is completely true!!

[Princess Maddy]

That's a bit evident from your avatar and sig.

Yes, well, I just really like Batman! :D

[are_you_seeing_redd]

Jackson would be a very interesting choice....but I still don't think he'd do a good job. I mean, sci-fi is his thing, but this is too...um....girlie for him? Maybe? I'll do some research && see if I can find a purdy good director for the movie...

[Princess Maddy]

Jackson would be a very interesting choice....but I still don't think he'd do a good job. I mean, sci-fi is his thing, but this is too...um....girlie for him? Maybe? I'll do some research && see if I can find a purdy good director for the movie...
Good idea! You do that! :)

[bellabong95]

thats true, he might not do too good on the romance thing.... but then again, he did a good job on the romance for arwen and aragorn!

[Princess Maddy]

thats true, he might not do too good on the romance thing.... but then again, he did a good job on the romance for arwen and aragorn!
I didn't think of that! He did do a good job! :D

[PsychoDramaQueen]

PETER JACKSON shuold sooo direct
he did such a GREAT jobs with LOTR!!!

[theTWiNZ]

PETER JACKSON shuold sooo direct
he did such a GREAT jobs with LOTR!!!

wow. that would be a sight. 4 hour long LGW movie. hehe. :p

I love Peter Jackson, but for some reason I don't think Frank's gonna consider the dude. Jackson seems like a guy that would go for more epic movies and storylines and if he's not the one writing the screenplay, he wouldn't direct it. ;)

[Loiterer]

No for Peter Jackson! I cannot stand his films. That said, I haven't seen his earlier, more notorious stuff...

Perhaps Frank could direct it?

[theTWiNZ]

No for Peter Jackson! I cannot stand his films. That said, I haven't seen his earlier, more notorious stuff...

Perhaps Frank could direct it?

It seems like Frank is looking for a director though. That would be so cool if he would, but it seems like he just wants to stick with producing. And it seems like he's already taking this LGW film pretty far. It's reminding me of Star Wars. LoL. He has all these visual concept artists already on board and they don't even know if it's going to go far yet. :) They still have barely stepped into pre-production it seems.

We wanna direct it. LOL! Selfish much? :rolleyes:

[homburgmolly_fan]

I LOVE LOTR and I am so glad that Jackson directed it and did it the way he did. But just because he did a wonderful job with LOTR doesn't mean that he'll do a good job with LGW. Because from what I've seen.... LOTR seems to have been his one and only genuine hit. Did anyone here see King Kong? *Wants to throw up* Turning that into a three hour movie was a complete mistake. COMPLETE.

I would think maybe Andrew Adamson because he did a very lovely job with Narnia, but the only problem with that is that he seems to do more "family/kid" movies. Like.... Narnia, which is a family movie, and Shreck, which is a kid movie. For some reason I picture LGW to be more of an adultish film. More on the border of LOTR than Narnia.

Yup, I guess that Jem and Jay will have to direct it. Directresses, can I be Molly? Please? :D

[TeamEdwardGirltheAlyssian]

No for Peter Jackson! I cannot stand his films. That said, I haven't seen his earlier, more notorious stuff...

Perhaps Frank could direct it?

I don't really know that much about my directors, just my actors and actresses. But HEY Loiterer! You're actually online. :D

[theTWiNZ]

Yup, I guess that Jem and Jay will have to direct it. Directresses, can I be Molly? Please? :D

Just because you're our friend doesn't mean you'll get it. you must audition like any of the other people who wants the part. :p


I don't really know that much about my directors, just my actors and actresses.

*sigh* that's how most people are, sadly. you better learn some because we're planning to become one (or two, actually.) :D

[homburgmolly_fan]

Just because you're our friend doesn't mean you'll get it. you must audition like any of the other people who wants the part. :p

I am your friend... that's good... sometimes I wonder if I irritate people on here. :( I am happy that I am your friend!!!!! :D

But I know for sure I'll get the chance to audition, right? :D

[theTWiNZ]

I am your friend... that's good... sometimes I wonder if I irritate people on here. I am happy that I am your friend!!!!! :D

But I know for sure I'll get the chance to audition, right?

of course! you have a chance. :)

I don't think you irritate anyone on here. I think everyone loves you too much. If we were irritated by you, we wouldn't come back to these forums. ;)

I just get the feeling people think we're too weird with our sarcasm and sometimes they think we're selfish. LoL! They wouldn't say so, of course. So if you're reading this and you agree, you can tell us. We don't care. :) You can tell us to stop. Seriously, tell us if we're annoying. We will not get mad at you.

[homburgmolly_fan]

of course! you have a chance. :)

I don't think you irritate anyone on here. I think everyone loves you too much. If we were irritated by you, we wouldn't come back to these forums. ;)

I just get the feeling people think we're too weird with our sarcasm and sometimes they think we're selfish. LoL! They wouldn't say so, of course. So if you're reading this and you agree, you can tell us. We don't care. :) You can tell us to stop. Seriously, tell us if we're annoying. We will not get mad at you.

OMGosh, people getting irritated at YOU GUYS? Yeah right. You are the life of the forums. You always have something funny to say when I need a laugh and something sweet to say when I am feeling down. You draw better than any of the concept artists for the LGW books and you are always interested in our fan fics and the stuff we do. Everyone knows that if you say something weird it is sarcasm and that makes it funny. You girls are awesome and I don't think a single person on here will disagree with that. I should be more like you guys.

[theTWiNZ]

OMGosh, people getting irritated at YOU GUYS? Yeah right. You are the life of the forums. You always have something funny to say when I need a laugh and something sweet to say when I am feeling down. You draw better than any of the concept artists for the LGW books and you are always interested in our fan fics and the stuff we do. Everyone knows that if you say something weird it is sarcasm and that makes it funny. You girls are awesome and I don't think a single person on here will disagree with that. I should be more like you guys.

Aww. Thanks, Molly.

Good points. LOL!!! *dies laughing* That was way too sarcastic I had to laugh at myself.

It's nice to know that we make you happy. :D But we'd say you're the life of the forums because you're here all the time keeping the theads alive. good job.

...oops. getting off topic.

Anyways, what do you guys think about Gore Verbinski?

[homburgmolly_fan]

Aww. Thanks, Molly.

Good points. LOL!!! *dies laughing* That was way too sarcastic I had to laugh at myself.

It's nice to know that we make you happy. :D But we'd say you're the life of the forums because you're here all the time keeping the theads alive. good job.

...oops. getting off topic.

Anyways, what do you guys think about Gore Verbinski?

Aww, thanks so much. Once agian, you guys are being sweet to boost my spirits.

Hmmmm.... OK, I might be thinking of someone totally different here so sorry if I'm wrong, but... is he the guy who produced National Treasure and directed Pirates of the Carribean?

[theTWiNZ]

Aww, thanks so much. Once agian, you guys are being sweet to boost my spirits.

Hmmmm.... OK, I might be thinking of someone totally different here so sorry if I'm wrong, but... is he the guy who produced National Treasure and directed Pirates of the Carribean?

Yes. You're right. He's the director for Pirates, but he did not produce National Treasure. I think you're thinking of Jerry Bruckheimer who produced both movies. :D He's awesome. I like Jerry. :)

[homburgmolly_fan]

Yes. You're right. He's the director for Pirates, but he did not produce National Treasure. I think you're thinking of Jerry Bruckheimer who produced both movies. :D He's awesome. I like Jerry. :)

THAT'S it! I knew those movies had some behind the scenes guy in common. Thank you. :D

[theTWiNZ]

THAT'S it! I knew those movies had some behind the scenes guy in common. Thank you. :D

yep! well, I just thought that he would be good since he can does pretty well with character. PLUS, he can do period/fantasy film...and it'll be cool for him to try directing a different world. :D

[Loiterer]

Yes to gore, loved the Pirates trilogy, even if they went a bit off plot near the end...

[homburgmolly_fan]

Yes to gore, loved the Pirates trilogy, even if they went a bit off plot near the end...

I love the whole theme of Pirates, but I agree, they went a bit wild towards the end. But that's the problem when you are doing written-for-screen productions... they are just worried about how it looks on the screen and all that, whereas a book is more in depth about the characters and their development and the plots and all that. Of course, that isn't always the rule... there's some movies out there done directly for screen that are very good, and some books that are terribly shallow. But I'm just saying in general.

But anyways, I am thinking that won't be too much of an issue for the LGW movie because the books are so nicely done and so the movie directer, whoever he/she/they are, will have lots of information to go on.

[theTWiNZ]

Yes to gore, loved the Pirates trilogy, even if they went a bit off plot near the end...

Yay! I think we may have the same taste in films! Or in directors, at least. :)


I love the whole theme of Pirates, but I agree, they went a bit wild towards the end. But that's the problem when you are doing written-for-screen productions... they are just worried about how it looks on the screen and all that, whereas a book is more in depth about the characters and their development and the plots and all that. Of course, that isn't always the rule... there's some movies out there done directly for screen that are very good, and some books that are terribly shallow. But I'm just saying in general.

But anyways, I am thinking that won't be too much of an issue for the LGW movie because the books are so nicely done and so the movie directer, whoever he/she/they are, will have lots of information to go on.

I give the Pirates sequels huge props though, they barely had any time to pre-produce. And for them to have basically nothing to go off of, I'd say the sequels were a huge accomplishment. I didn't like the sequels to begin with, but I think it grows on you the more you watch them. (but my fave is still the first one.) But it really can show how well Verbiniski can work with the writers and for him to make such awesome (can't find the words at the moment) characters come to life. He's a great director. :D

[Loiterer]

Yay! I think we may have the same taste in films! Or in directors, at least. :)

I'm actually trying to become a director... It's much harder than you think...

[homburgmolly_fan]

I give the Pirates sequels huge props though, they barely had any time to pre-produce. And for them to have basically nothing to go off of, I'd say the sequels were a huge accomplishment. I didn't like the sequels to begin with, but I think it grows on you the more you watch them. (but my fave is still the first one.) But it really can show how well Verbiniski can work with the writers and for him to make such awesome (can't find the words at the moment) characters come to life. He's a great director. :D

The first is still my favorite, too. I liked the sequels also, in fact I really liked the second one. Jack was too awesome, and I thought the storyline was pretty decent. It was just the third one that was too much for me to handle. LOL.

[theTWiNZ]

I'm actually trying to become a director... It's much harder than you think...

oh, we don't need to think. we know. :) we're trying to get into the film industry as well! :D small world.

we know it's hard. and we think it's harder being girls because we feel underestimated...inferior, maybe. but we're hoping the fact that we're twins may give us an advantage so people will remember us, you know?

but indeed. it is really hard.

[homburgmolly_fan]

oh, we don't need to think. we know. :) we're trying to get into the film industry as well! :D small world.

we know it's hard. and we think it's harder being girls because we feel underestimated...inferior, maybe. but we're hoping the fact that we're twins may give us an advantage so people will remember us, you know?

but indeed. it is really hard.

Who underestimates you because you're girls???? :mad:

I shall kick their sorry behinds.

[theTWiNZ]

Who underestimates you because you're girls???? :mad:

I shall kick their sorry behinds.

uh...have you SEEN the credits for Hollywood? try naming a famous director that's a girl. not much. *sigh*

[homburgmolly_fan]

uh...have you SEEN the credits for Hollywood? try naming a famous director that's a girl. not much. *sigh*

Well you two will be the first. :D

[theTWiNZ]

Well you two will be the first. :D

oh, how we dream it. :rolleyes: certainly hope so. :)

[homburgmolly_fan]

oh, how we dream it. :rolleyes: certainly hope so. :)

I will come and see all your movies and audition for them! :)

[theTWiNZ]

I will come and see all your movies and audition for them! :)

and we'll refuse you for every one of them and we'll call it tradition.

OHHH!!! CANCELLED OUT! LoL! you know we're kidding. :p

[Loiterer]

Am actually attmepting to get my first proper attempt at a film done. I've made a short and been involved with one or two others, including a feature awaiting release!

[theTWiNZ]

Am actually attmepting to get my first proper attempt at a film done. I've made a short and been involved with one or two others, including a feature awaiting release!

wow! that sounds great. is this release in a film festival or dvd or...
you're farther along than us. we still need to finish college. :rolleyes:

[Alyss107]

Time burton did a movie called: Jack and the beanstalk the real story...I love that movie!!! He did a pretty good job on it. But i see your point on not having do wonderland. LOL

[Loiterer]

wow! that sounds great. is this release in a film festival or dvd or...
you're farther along than us. we still need to finish college. :rolleyes:

I believe that the film's gonna do the rounds at the film festivals (atm, only the ones in Britain, dunno about international) and probably a dvd release after that. Still he's planned for a preview screening for us who helped film in May. Probably in West Yorkshire (my home county and the location)...

[theTWiNZ]

I believe that the film's gonna do the rounds at the film festivals (atm, only the ones in Britain, dunno about international) and probably a dvd release after that. Still he's planned for a preview screening for us who helped film in May. Probably in West Yorkshire (my home county and the location)...

that's awesome! :D may I ask what genre the film is and what role you took in it?

[Loiterer]

It was a low-budget comedy, and I was a runner.. gotta start somewhere...

[theTWiNZ]

It was a low-budget comedy, and I was a runner.. gotta start somewhere...

runners rock. :D

[Loiterer]

Damn right, who else is gonna make tea for the whole crew? And do the really dangerous jobs to get the film made?

Lying in the middle of a road to get the best sound and keep the boom mic out of shot, it was great!

[theTWiNZ]

Damn right, who else is gonna make tea for the whole crew? And do the really dangerous jobs to get the film made?

Lying in the middle of a road to get the best sound and keep the boom mic out of shot, it was great!

of course! You MAKE that tea and HOLD that boom! That film would be crap without you. :D ;)

[AlyssH]

Just thought I'd bounce this idea off of you guys:

Joss Whedon to direct LGW.

I practically worship the guy, because he's such a genius! He can do both dramatic stuff and comedic material extremely well. If you don't believe me, please watch "Firefly" and/or Serenity. In those projects, he demonstrated his adeptness at making a previously unknown world seem very real, and there was a great balance of comedy and drama in both the TV series and the film. I think that he'd bring a lot to Frank's Wonderland, without making it overly weird or cheesy.

Just a thought, but I'm curious what you guys' opinions are.

[homburgmolly_fan]

Just thought I'd bounce this idea off of you guys:

Joss Whedon to direct LGW.

I practically worship the guy, because he's such a genius! He can do both dramatic stuff and comedic material extremely well. If you don't believe me, please watch "Firefly" and/or Serenity. In those projects, he demonstrated his adeptness at making a previously unknown world seem very real, and there was a great balance of comedy and drama in both the TV series and the film. I think that he'd bring a lot to Frank's Wonderland, without making it overly weird or cheesy.

Just a thought, but I'm curious what you guys' opinions are.

Well... I don't know who the heck he is and I haven't seen either of those films/series.

I'll get back with you on this one. XD Although...









I still say that JemmenJay should direct it. :p

[Hatter Josephs]

To direct LGW?

Hmm...I'd have to say...Micheal Bey(Or Bay,however you spell it)

He did an awesome job on Transformers,and I think he would do LGW just as well.

Just my input.

~HJ

[homburgmolly_fan]

To direct LGW?

Hmm...I'd have to say...Micheal Bey(Or Bay,however you spell it)

He did an awesome job on Transformers,and I think he would do LGW just as well.

Just my input.

~HJ

Oh, please no.

Those Transformers movies were lame to me. But maybe it's just because I have a hard time forming tears because a hunk of metal is being frozen. :eek:

The thing with Transformers is this: it's got a lot of shiny fancy things in it. Lots of attaneiton to CGI, which is the way it's supposed to be for such a movie.

The problem is that LGW also has lots of even SHINIER and AWESOMER stuffs, like all the card soldiers and the weapons and the Crystal Continuum... the list goes on and on and on. Difference is, the shiny things are not the focus. The Transformers movies could have downright crappy acting and people would still love them because of the way the robots become cars and vice versa. That's the whole POINT of the film. But in LGW, you can't get away with that. The shinies aren't the focus. If you have a wicked awesome CGI Card Soldier, but the guy playing Hatter can't act to save his life, the movie will be ruined. The fancy CGI things aren't the focus; the PEOPLE are. In Transformers, the shinies come first and then the human characters. In LGW, the human characters come first and THEN the CGI's. The human characters are what tell the story, not the shinies. If you get someone who's used to putting the shinies first, he might just become completely and toally focused on the special effects and not care as much about the story itself or the character development. Prime example? The newer Star Wars movies.

Not saying that that WILL happen with this guy from Transformers, but that's my main fear.

Am I making any sense here? LOL. I can never be too sure. XD

[Hatter Josephs]

Oh, please no.

Those Transformers movies were lame to me. But maybe it's just because I have a hard time forming tears because a hunk of metal is being frozen. :eek:

The thing with Transformers is this: it's got a lot of shiny fancy things in it. Lots of attaneiton to CGI, which is the way it's supposed to be for such a movie.

The problem is that LGW also has lots of even SHINIER and AWESOMER stuffs, like all the card soldiers and the weapons and the Crystal Continuum... the list goes on and on and on. Difference is, the shiny things are not the focus. The Transformers movies could have downright crappy acting and people would still love them because of the way the robots become cars and vice versa. That's the whole POINT of the film. But in LGW, you can't get away with that. The shinies aren't the focus. If you have a wicked awesome CGI Card Soldier, but the guy playing Hatter can't act to save his life, the movie will be ruined. The fancy CGI things aren't the focus; the PEOPLE are. In Transformers, the shinies come first and then the human characters. In LGW, the human characters come first and THEN the CGI's. The human characters are what tell the story, not the shinies. If you get someone who's used to putting the shinies first, he might just become completely and toally focused on the special effects and not care as much about the story itself or the character development. Prime example? The newer Star Wars movies.

Not saying that that WILL happen with this guy from Transformers, but that's my main fear.

Am I making any sense here? LOL. I can never be too sure. XD

You are right,HM_F.

I just.....don't really know anyone else.

I fail.

http://clemsongirlbaseball.mlblogs.com/assets_c/2009/05/epicfail-thumb-268x358-1167121.jpg

[homburgmolly_fan]

You are right,HM_F.

I just.....don't really know anyone else.

I fail.

http://clemsongirlbaseball.mlblogs.com/assets_c/2009/05/epicfail-thumb-268x358-1167121.jpg

Naw, you don't fail.

That's what we're supposed to be doing on these forums- we bring up something and then someone else states their opinion on it and we discuss it. Sadly, it seems like WE have become focused on shinies too.... very little honest character discussion has been going on lately. The forums is out of control. I think we all need to put the shinies aside and try to focus on LGW a little more. We need to reclaim our forums! WOO! :D

[Loiterer]

Don't think Bay would suit LGW, his films nearly always involve modern warfare and "blowing s*** up". I've got nothing against that, in fact I liked the first Transformers film! (Second one was good, but missing something. Can't quite say what) And with LGW it's more of a heavy fantasy world. Joss Whedon might be good though. I enjoyed both Buffy and Serenity and it would be interesting to see how he portrays Alyss and Redd, both being strong independant women, which he's good at...

[Queen-Genevieve]

my favourite director of all time has got to be Andrew Adamson. He did a wonderful job with the first two Narnia films and would trust him to do a brilliant job of this book as well.

[homburgmolly_fan]

Christopher Nolan from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

I think those films speak for themselves. The emotion and the flawless storylines are breathtaking. And the way he has stayed true to the comics and the main character of Batman leads me to believe that he would do a wonderful job bringing the characters of LGW to life and still remain true to the books. :)

[Loiterer]

For some reason I think Stephen Sommers would be really good as director. Re-watched Van Helsing and I saw G.I.JOE last week and they got me thinking he would make a great LGW film. Van Helsing and bits of The Mummy really showed he could do acion with period...ish settings and admittedly I could see part of Van Helsing's clobber as part of Hatter's costume...

[RenRippa]

I say the dude that did 300 should be the one to direct the LGW film. It would be most awesome. Most. Awesome.

[homburgmolly_fan]

I say the dude that did 300 should be the one to direct the LGW film. It would be most awesome. Most. Awesome.

Hmmm. I've never seen that movie so I couldn't say.

Anywho, welcome to the forums, Ren! :)

[RenRippa]

Yo, thanks for the welcome. :)

Considering the violent epicness that of 300 I can just imagine how Redd's bloodbath killing sprees would be filmed. Total awesomeness.

[Loiterer]

Yo, thanks for the welcome. :)

Considering the violent epicness that of 300 I can just imagine how Redd's bloodbath killing sprees would be filmed. Total awesomeness.

As long as there is very little use of slo-mo I think it might work...

[RenRippa]

Well, too much of anything is never good. But in all fairness, I actually didn't mind the slow-mo effect on 300. So much so, I didn't realize how much of it was used until someone pointed it out to me a day later after watching the movie. I guess it was because I was so into the movie that the effects didn't bother me at all.

For LGW... I dunno... Depending on how they film the movie, slow-mo could still work. However, if the directors take the Lord of The Rings route then, no, they might as well reserve the effect for cool scenes otherwise the movie would seem slower than it already is.

[Loiterer]

I didn't mind it in 300.. It fitted 'cause it was meant to be an OTT epic story. In Watchmen, however there was far too much of it... It was an alright adaptation, but the slow-mo made it feel even longer and the gore was a bit unnecessary compared to the original GN... Mind you, I thought that could have been so much more than what it was... It could have kept the squid for starters!

[Alyssian_Soldier13]

I see your point on that, it's true, he likes things to look odd, but he can pull off the more normal surroundings, look at Sweeney Todd. There weren't too many odd surroundings in that. But it's possible that he could take visuals a bit far for the Wonderland most of us imagine. Though, I think that's where Beddor would have a hand in it, I doubt he would let anyone take things TOO far.

I just personally think, view wise, that Beddor and Burton would work well together.I love Burton, and i agree that beddor wouldn't let him completely massacure his wonderland. Burton will of course have his own perspective but his work is amazing so i don't mind. =)

[Alyss of Wonderland]

So, wow, haven't been on in some time. And I believe I'm resurrecting a dead thread? Maybe? Well, anyways. I'm watching Attack of The Show right now and they interviewed a director: Neil Marshall.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0551076/

He and Alison were talking and she mentioned that he likes to portray strong women in his movies. I immediately thought of all the women/girls in LGW. And with clips for his new movie Centurion, I think he'd be pretty good. But, that's only based on the trailers. I'd have to see the movie as well as the others he's directed.

Well, I guess that's it! (Hopefully this brings back some sort of life? Maybe?)

[JaxM]

So, wow, haven't been on in some time. And I believe I'm resurrecting a dead thread? Maybe? Well, anyways. I'm watching Attack of The Show right now and they interviewed a director: Neil Marshall.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0551076/

He and Alison were talking and she mentioned that he likes to portray strong women in his movies. I immediately thought of all the women/girls in LGW. And with clips for his new movie Centurion, I think he'd be pretty good. But, that's only based on the trailers. I'd have to see the movie as well as the others he's directed.

Well, I guess that's it! (Hopefully this brings back some sort of life? Maybe?)

Looks like he does a lot of horror movies. From what I see they're horror films. Perhaps he'd be able to bring a little darkness to LGW especially with Redd and black imagination.

[Alyss of Wonderland]

Looks like he does a lot of horror movies. From what I see they're horror films. Perhaps he'd be able to bring a little darkness to LGW especially with Redd and black imagination.

I didn't think that Centurion looked like a horror film. I dunno... (well, brought some sort of spark back!)

[homburgmolly_fan]

I didn't think that Centurion looked like a horror film. I dunno... (well, brought some sort of spark back!)

I think LGW shouldn't be downright horror, because.... it's just not. LOL! But I do think that there SHOULD be a hint of darkness to it, because we definitely don't want it seeming cartoonish. *nods*

[JaxM]

I think LGW shouldn't be downright horror, because.... it's just not. LOL! But I do think that there SHOULD be a hint of darkness to it, because we definitely don't want it seeming cartoonish. *nods*

We don't want this turning into The Omen now LOL. Agreed on a little bit of darnkess.

(how's ya been? :3 )

[Perite11]

A Hayao Miyazaki animation. It would be gorgeous and

weird.

[AlyssMadigan]

I think Tim Burton would do a good job with it, the way he did Alice in Wonderland was amazing, And I think it would be interesting to get some of the "Alice in Wonderland" cast to be in the Looking Glass Wars movie.

[JaxM]

I think Tim Burton would do a good job with it, the way he did Alice in Wonderland was amazing, And I think it would be interesting to get some of the "Alice in Wonderland" cast to be in the Looking Glass Wars movie.

I've actually thought about that. I don't think it's that bad of an idea. Personally, I always thought Frank Beddor would be the one to direct it himself (since he technically is a film director already) but it might be interesting to have Tim Burton on the same team as well.

[The Hattertant]

I've actually thought about that. I don't think it's that bad of an idea. Personally, I always thought Frank Beddor would be the one to direct it himself (since he technically is a film director already) but it might be interesting to have Tim Burton on the same team as well.

I think Burton would be a terrible idea for LGW. He's associated with one Wonderland already; Burton always puts his own sort of 'stamp' on things anyways, and it would probably be more of Burton's than it would be Beddor's.

[JaxM]

I think Burton would be a terrible idea for LGW. He's associated with one Wonderland already; Burton always puts his own sort of 'stamp' on things anyways, and it would probably be more of Burton's than it would be Beddor's.

Yeah, that's kinda in the back of my head... Because I am hoping to be on the LGW film crew on the computer animation end of things, and especially after I get my degree. I'm not so sure Tim would be very friendly towards newbies in the industry. Might take away a hell load of my imagination (and I can guarantee you it's enough to build 1000s of other worlds) which would probably hurt the product. I don't think Beddor would mind directing the film (if not already locked in with that). Can only wait and see.

[grdonathan]

I think Burton would be a terrible idea for LGW. He's associated with one Wonderland already; Burton always puts his own sort of 'stamp' on things anyways, and it would probably be more of Burton's than it would be Beddor's.

I completely agree. Not only because he's already done an alice movie, but because everything he does has the same look to it. Honestly, as much as I used to love Burton, I'm getting tired of him because he does the same thing every movie. Same actors, same asthetic, same warping of beloved characters. I don't mind changing characters, in general, but he takes things to crazy levels anymore in my opinion. I think he's just become full of himself. Also...I don't like that it truly seems he stole some of Frank's designs in the card soldiers territory and a few other little things, but the card soldiers were eerily similar while being JUST different enough to keep a lawsuit away. I didn't appreciate it, or that horrible movie in general. I didn't think it was a good movie, though it might have a few good moments.

[The Hattertant]

I completely agree. Not only because he's already done an alice movie, but because everything he does has the same look to it. Honestly, as much as I used to love Burton, I'm getting tired of him because he does the same thing every movie. Same actors, same asthetic, same warping of beloved characters. I don't mind changing characters, in general, but he takes things to crazy levels anymore in my opinion. I think he's just become full of himself. Also...I don't like that it truly seems he stole some of Frank's designs in the card soldiers territory and a few other little things, but the card soldiers were eerily similar while being JUST different enough to keep a lawsuit away. I didn't appreciate it, or that horrible movie in general. I didn't think it was a good movie, though it might have a few good moments.

Yes. Tim Burton is Tim Burton... who does indeed stick to the same thing each movie. It is exactly as you say it is, and I agree with you on that subject. I've liked his films, but I've always known him for his monotony as well. People claim he's a "genius" but how they get "genius" out of "same actors, music composer, and atmosphere over and over again" is sort of beyond my thought pattern...

And I vividly remember that, the one time I watched it, I hated Burton's Alice in Wonderland. It was nothing special at all.

[grdonathan]

Yes. Tim Burton is Tim Burton... who does indeed stick to the same thing each movie. It is exactly as you say it is, and I agree with you on that subject. I've liked his films, but I've always known him for his monotony as well. People claim he's a "genius" but how they get "genius" out of "same actors, music composer, and atmosphere over and over again" is sort of beyond my thought pattern...

And I vividly remember that, the one time I watched it, I hated Burton's Alice in Wonderland. It was nothing special at all.

Exactly. Every movie lately simply feels like a regurgitation of the last. It's getting old.