The Ultimate Frank Miller's "300" Thread (for pics, news, trailers, everything)

[Darth Elektra]

300 Official Site Launched
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
December 22, 2005



http://comingsoon.net/nextraimages/300officialsite.jpg Warner Bros (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=12482#). Pictures has launched the official website (http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/) for 300 (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=12330), based on the graphic novel (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=12482#) by Frank Miller (Sin City). The site features production Blogs from director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=12482#)) and concept art, with video journals coming soon.

The film stars Gerard Butler (Phantom of the Opera (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=12482#)), Lena Headey (The Brothers Grimm), David Wenham ("The Lord of the Rings (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=12482#)" trilogy), Vincent Regan (Troy), Rodrigo Santoro (Love Actually) and Dominic West (The Forgotten).

Click here (http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/) to read Snyder's first Blog, the synopsis and to view artwork.

[Darth Elektra]

I can't wait for this film!

[Carmine Falcone]

pics look excellent

http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/8215/3000qc.jpg

http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/2534/30026xo.jpg

http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/1166/greekpart42kg.gif

Looking forward to this one.

[Darth Elektra]

Yea,it looks like Troy. that last picture,looks awsome!

[Hoedowned]

Wow. The FX looks SO much better than i expected. Except maybe in the first shot (which is unfinished, i know, that's why that roof didn't appear).

[Darth Elektra]

Yea,Frank Miller has outdone himself agian. Has there been a rumor about what month this is coming out?

[Hoedowned]

Nope, so far 2006 only

And i didn't know Miller was involved in this one. Thought he was writing Sin City 2 or something.

[Darth Elektra]

well officially he's not. But Sin City 2 is filming in January for a summer release,So I wander when 300 comes out,possible april?

[Dr Doom]

WRONG FORUM

[The Phantom]

So do you think this movie will do what Troy, King Arthur, and Alexander weren't able to do, succeed at the box office?

[Hoedowned]

So do you think this movie will do what Troy, King Arthur, and Alexander weren't able to do, succeed at the box office?

Well, it cost cheaper than those, so it has a better chance.

[Darth Elektra]

WRONG FORUM

Dude,your just mad at me,this isnt the wrong forum.

[Darth Elektra]

So do you think this movie will do what Troy, King Arthur, and Alexander weren't able to do, succeed at the box office?

If I remember correctly the budget was 60million.So yea it should easily make more.

[The Phantom]

When the first teaser comes out, we'll see.

[Dr Doom]

Dude,your just mad at me,this isnt the wrong forum.
WHY AM I MAD AT YOU?

AND IT IS THE WRONG FORUM.

[Nivek]

Where is this supposed to Go, DrDoom?

[Dr Doom]

IT'S A COMIC BOOK, IT SHOULD GO IN THE MISC. COMIC MOVIES FORUM

[Mr. Socko]

I just went to the site and saw some of the stuff. It looks amazing. And I was wondering, what is the budget of this movie?

[Hoedowned]

60 million.

[Antonello Blueberry]

They have a nice comic-to-film comparison in the "Concept art" section. They used the same approach Miller and Rodriguez used in Sin City.

[Darth Elektra]

yea,but how many people go to that forum,plus this is a good place to have it.

I expect the teaser to be out soon,hopefully.

[Darth Elektra]

Im looking forward to the video journals. Does anyone know what this films rating go to be? R,probably but just wandering.

[The Phantom]

I hope it's R. I like my epics to be brutal and bloody, and this has to be one of the bloodiest.

[Octoberist]

although Frank Miller is not directly involved, he is still the producer (it's on the site), so he'll put in input if he has to.

[MaskedManJRK]

I hope it's R. I like my epics to be brutal and bloody, and this has to be one of the bloodiest.

It was written by Frank Miller, how the f**k could it NOT?

[HighVoltage]

I Hate This Movie.

[MaskedManJRK]

I Hate This Movie.

...

...

You're a very moronic individual. :down:o

[The Phantom]

It was written by Frank Miller, how the f**k could it NOT?
Chill out bro. No need for the hostility http://www.realmofinfamy.com/forum/images/smilies/yb678.gif. But you've got a point, I haven't read the book, but by the comparisons of the movie to the comic, it appears to be pretty darn faithful.

[HighVoltage]

So a Graphic Novel is more easy to adapt into a movie than a ComicBook?:confused::confused:

[Scooter]

What's it about? Could someone give me a brief synopsis?

[Aquarius]

They are supposed to have some video logs soon and some other cool stuff. Gotta say -- this looks fantastic!

[The Phantom]

So a Graphic Novel is more easy to adapt into a movie than a ComicBook?:confused::confused:
1) Did I say that? No.
2) Now that you bring it up, yes. A comic wouldn't hold enough content to really sustain a movie in my opinion. A graphic novel has story arcs, multiple characters, and the like which would make it easer to be more faithful to in a movie.

[Darth Elektra]

What's it about? Could someone give me a brief synopsis?

Yea,its sorta like Troy.

Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller’s (Sin City) acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale.

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents in Association with Legendary Pictures and Virtual Studios, a Mark Canton / Gianni Nunnari Production, 300. Directed by Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead), the film stars Gerard Butler (Phantom of the Opera), Lena Headey (The Brothers Grimm), David Wenham (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Vincent Regan (Troy), Rodrigo Santoro (Love Actually) and Dominic West (The Forgotten). Gianni Nunnari (The Departed), Mark Canton, Bernie Goldmann (Land of the Dead) and Jeffrey Silver (Training Day) are the producers. Snyder and Kurt Johnstad adapted the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, with a previous draft of the script by Michael Gordon. The executive producers are Frank Miller, Deborah Snyder, Craig J. Flores, Thomas Tull, William Fay and Benjamin Waisbren. The creative behind-the-scenes team is led by director of photography Larry Fong, production designer James Bissell, editor Bill Hoy and costume designer Michael Wilkinson. Music is by Tyler Bates.

The best and easiest way is to put it like this, 300 guys fight to the death agianst a much bigger army.

[Darth Elektra]

I hope it's R. I like my epics to be brutal and bloody, and this has to be one of the bloodiest.

I couldnt aggree with you more! And this film looks quite epic.

[Aquarius]

The production site looks awesome! Big budget, great effects, cool graphics novel-to-script, buff looking actors (Gerard Butler as King Leonidas looks fantastic!), and a big studio behind it.

I'm going to keeping check on Zack's site -- I hear it had over 6000 hits the first day it opened.

[Antonello Blueberry]

The first video blog is really impressive. Too bad I couldn't save it. Did anyone get the link to the real video?

[superkong 500]

Okay guys go to the official site the first producion diary is up. And it is pretty cool.

[Hoedowned]

http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbmovies/300/journals/journal1_hi.mov

[Antonello Blueberry]

It doesn't work.

[Hoedowned]

It doesn't work.

Try 'Save as'.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Try 'Save as'.
It only saves a 4kb file. At least to me. Hope it works for you.

[Hoedowned]

http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22081

There should be a link in this page.

[Antonello Blueberry]

http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22081

There should be a link in this page.
It's the same.

[Hoedowned]

http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/video_journals.html

It's in Windows Player and Real Player in case there's a problem with Quicktime.

[Darth Elektra]

It was written by Frank Miller, how the f**k could it NOT?

Exactly!

[Nivek]

I like what Im seeing. Never read the Graphic Novel, but Im familier with the Legend (was it a Manowar song?). Zakk really impressed me with Dawn of the Dead, the guys got a great eye for action.

[Two-Face]

Cool stuff Miller is the man!

[Darth Elektra]

http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/video_journals.html

It's in Windows Player and Real Player in case there's a problem with Quicktime.

Thanks,my quicktime isnt working.

[Aquarius]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/KateOrta/Gerry/300-sig.jpg

Gerard Butler as King Leonidas. Kind of gives a flavor of what this movie will look like. Beautiful, powerful, brutal and untimately, heroic!

[Darth Elektra]

yea,it looks really colorful.

[haephestus]

Definitely one of my most anticipated movies of 2006.

What is available so far looks great.

Does anyone have any information with respect to merchandise? I know NECA made action figures and other stuff for Sin City, but will they be doing the same for 300?

Cheers.

[Dr Doom]

RIGHT FORUM
:up:

[Darth Elektra]

RIGHT FORUM
:up:

*****!

[slipknotrocks]

No one is ever on this forum so it should be on the misc films,but anyways...

300 looks cool from the released pictures,Im really looking forward to this movie, When's the trailer coming out?

[Dr Doom]

THAT DOESN'T MATTER, IT'S A COMIC FILM.

[Darth Elektra]

ONLY 2 people had a problem with it where it went,I had to people PM me to ask where it went! Anyways Slipknot the trailer should be coming out soon.

[Earthsea]

Never heard of this until now. Looks promising :up:

[Aquarius]

Someone from this site has been to the set and interviewed Miller, Snyder, and Butler. I'm eager to read what they have to say.

I did read somewhere that Miller was sorry he gave away directing this movie but after seeing Snyder's stuff, he should be pleased. :D

[Darth Elektra]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=12710

Thats the set visit, sounds good,but what the heck summer of 07?

[Mr. Socko]

2007! What the ****! First Ghost Rider is pushed back now 300 too!!!!!

[Darth Elektra]

I know,the spx better look tremendous!

[Mr. Socko]

I think I might check out the 300 graphic novel soon.

[Superhero Hype!]

Check out the main page of SHH :)

[Carmine Falcone]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/featuresnews.php?id=3788

Very nice :up:

[Darth Elektra]

yep,continues to sounds awsome! I still can't beleive we have to wait till 07.

[Carmine Falcone]

I still can't beleive we have to wait till 07.

:confused:

[Darth Elektra]

Its been rescheduled for Summer of 07.

[Carmine Falcone]

Its been rescheduled for Summer of 07.

:( :down

[JekzStar]

could somebody post a direct download link for the new blog 2 thanks

[Alexia Dark]

Oh. My. God. That looks ****ing gorgeous!

... and the effects look pretty good too ;).

[Darth Elektra]

could somebody post a direct download link for the new blog 2 thanks

In windows or quicktime?

[JekzStar]

either i would prefer quicktime

thanks

[JekzStar]

Man the film really is looking great

[Darth Elektra]

ok,Here ya go:
I hope this works:

http://raincloud.warnerbros.com/wbmovies/300/journals/journal2_500.asx

[JekzStar]

Thanks Darth Elektra

[Darth Elektra]

Yep! anytime!

[Aquarius]

Interesting but give us more on the actors! A production blog about an artificial rock when you've got Gerard Butler there? Gerry is articulate, funny and loaded with charisma plus he looks good in a leather ... thingy costume.

[Darth Elektra]

Well here you guys go,a new clip:

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/300.html;_ylt=Ag9Fdb7EGKzzMJU3JzTqh1JfVXcA

[Alexia Dark]

The stupid thing won't load, saying something about 'invalid information from the server' or something. And I want. My. Gerry! :mad: :(

[Darth Elektra]

edit.

[블라스]

This movie is going to kick so much ass it's not funny.

[slipknotrocks]

This movie is going to kick so much ass it's not funny.

I agree.

[YAVANNA]

are pics of this film around?

[WallCrawl]

are pics of this film around?

http://300themovie.warnerbros.com/concept_art.html

[Aquarius]

More stuff about the movie is good. More interviews with Gerry Butler would be better! While features about constructiong the look of the set and the look of the actors is "nice" -- how about interviews! Butler was not the only articulate person on the set -- I'd even like any actor interviews.

Don't get me wrong, I love the video blogs but when Snyder gets down to showing us how the light bulbs are screwed in each day -- I'll be ready to run screaming to the video rental store for Phantom of the Opera!:ghost:

[Willowhugger]

Spartans! Tonight We Dine....in Hell!

[Darth Elektra]

Spartans! Tonight We Dine....in Hell!

:woot: :woot: