Prince of Persia:The Sands of Time

[Savage]

who the f**k is Tamina?! gimme Farah dammit!! :mad:

Hell yeah! :mad: Name change is unnecessary but the script does sound awesome so far. Guessing is Nizam is taking the place of the Vasir in this one. Don't understand why all the change but whatever.

[Savage]

Who the f*** is Dastan, unless that is Prince in another language, I'd be happy with that. And who the hell is Tamina? They better change that, or a lot of people are going to be pissed, including me.
Well the guy needed a name. Can't go around being called The Prince when he has 3 brothers (apparantly).

[Speedball]

Actually, I found what a Dastan is, and I think the name fits him.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dastan

[JackBauer]

just so we're clear, the script does sounds awesome, but I'm not very fond of the names...

hey, I had to nitpick SOMETHING.

[Hunter Rider]

The story set up sounds great but since he only goes to the end of act one it's hard to get a feel if the pay off matches,the action sounds brilliant and i think Bay will shoot Parkour superbly.

The name of the Prince doesn't bother me but the girl could be just called Farrah unless it's cos it clashes with his brothers names but hell she had it first:cmad:....Tamina is ok though and may sound nice with a sexy accent saying it:O

[JackBauer]

am I the only one who prefers the Prince to remain nameless? I mean, it's not only traditional, but it's a pretty cool curiosity. and it's something that, if done right, they could easily get away with. just look at Edward Norton's character in Fight Club.

plus, they could get a nice little moment in the end when, after having this huge, epic adventure with the Prince, Farah (NOT Tamina) simply asks him his name, a question a lot of people in the audience would be asking themselves. either him answering or cutting to credits before he does would be pretty cool with me.

[terry78]

^They did a similar thing with Kill Bill, only it was bleeped out. They shouldn't do it that campy, but maybe do it in a humorous fashion where his name may come up, but they just don't say it.

[Mr. Credible]

am I the only one who prefers the Prince to remain nameless? I mean, it's not only traditional, but it's a pretty cool curiosity. and it's something that, if done right, they could easily get away with. just look at Edward Norton's character in Fight Club.

plus, they could get a nice little moment in the end when, after having this huge, epic adventure with the Prince, Farah (NOT Tamina) simply asks him his name, a question a lot of people in the audience would be asking themselves. either him answering or cutting to credits before he does would be pretty cool with me.

agreed... there's no reason why they shouldn't just call him 'prince'... and the girl 'farah'.

other than that, it all sounds gravy.

[french joker]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/a/f/0/af09c8e2aa38d80d845241b6099e2455.jpg

http://www.gamespy.com/fargo/november03/freshprince/sandsofrhyme.jpg

:woot:

[Savage]

LMAO! It's the tag-lines that got me. :up: :D

[Darth Elektra]

Disney Sets Narnia 3 and Prince of Persia Dates
Source: ComingSoon.net June 7, 2007


Walt Disney Pictures has set a release date for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. An adaptation of the video game produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, opens on July 10, 2009.

[ampersand]

I really want Naveen Andrews in this role, although I know many will disagree.

[Knives122]

Awesomeness, I don't mind his name being Dastan as long as it means some sort of ambition.

Tamina tough...........not so much.

[Sebastos]

I loved the games....I can't wait to see it on the big screen.

[Gonking]

dammit, I was hoping for a 2008 release.

[Darth Elektra]

http://www.internapse.com/gallery/d/28882-1/Logo.jpg



:up:

Bump.

[Venomfan]

he should remain nameless for sure. it just makes some characters and movies seem so much cooler/ more bad arse if they have no name. think of the man with no name from the leone movies, he nor the films would be as cool if he had a name

[SapphirePrima]

Is there a slated release date for this?

[turtlefocker]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/a/f/0/af09c8e2aa38d80d845241b6099e2455.jpg



Hilarious haha hahaha hahaha http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/hyperhead.gif

[Sebastos]

Is there a slated release date for this?

July 10, 2009.

[JackBauer]

I just hope Bay doesn't screw this up.

[Cinemaman]

July 10, 2009.


Looks like Disney tries to repeat POTC's success.

[CyberFaust]

but will they?

[Cinemaman]

but will they?

We will find this out only on July 10, 2009.

[Jack_Sparrow789]

One huge problem I see with making a movie out of the PoP games is the emphasis on motion. More so than ever in PoP:TTT, the main emphasis on the gameplay was constantly remaining in motion. Everything had a give-it-a-go mentality. If you ever stood still during combat, even for a second, you were likely to be killed or seriously damaged. I'm curious as to how this wil transfer to a film. Obviously, you cant have a film with nothing but a Persian Prince in perpetual motion for 2 1/2 hours, but then again, if that weren't the case, it wouldn't feel like PoP much at all. I'm very nervous about this, as I am a huge fan of the PoP series, especially the Sands of Time trilogy. Video game adaptations have not exactly been the epitome of good film in past attempts. Final Fantasy Spirits Within had absolutely nothing to do with the games. Tomb Raider was amusing at best. We all know how the Mario Bros. movie turned out *shudders*. Bloodrayne was just terrible. The Resident Evil films have never impressed me. Silent Hill didnt even come close to capturing the terror of the games. Doom, ha, dont make me laugh. Mortal Kombat was probably the most boring action movie I've ever seen. DOA, lets not discuss that. The list goes on and on. With Peter Jackson producing Halo and Jerry Bruckheimer producing PoP, I'm a little less worried, but regardless, video games are a very tricky business that in all honesty, should probably be left to the fans to play, not watch. :ninja:

[L0ngsh0t]

Looks like Disney tries to repeat POTC's success.


I garuntee and hope, it has much of the same style of film to it

[terry78]

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.

[terry78]

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.

[terry78]

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.

[terry78]

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.

[L0ngsh0t]

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.


I don't think they will, and hope they don't, Beowulf could be the beginning of the end for live action movies, and that will be the day I stop watching movies

[Rezzo]

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.

Triple post :wow::wow::wow:

[Mr. Credible]

I don't think they will, and hope they don't, Beowulf could be the beginning of the end for live action movies, and that will be the day I stop watching movies


um... yeah...

sure it will. :dry:

[Darth Elektra]

They may decide to go the Beowulf route if motion is that much of an issue. A CGI movie.

No, they won't.

[L0ngsh0t]

No, they won't.

DE the voice of reason, are we gunna team up on this thread to ya think?

action fantasy, hopefully made in the same vein as Pirates was, I say game on

[Maestro_90]

ever since I played sands of time I thought Eric Balfour was perfect casting for the role he even played a modern version of the prince in second hand lions. If some one wants to post a pic of him. looks right for the part to me.

[Silver Knight]

Whats the deal with this movie?

Coming out in 09? Any casting news? When does filming start?

[Cinemaman]

Hold on, we have two more years ;)

[Rezzo]

Whats the deal with this movie?

Coming out in 09? Any casting news? When does filming start?

My my my, you certainly do have a lot of questions :oldrazz:

[L0ngsh0t]

Hold on, we have two more years ;)


seriously in all reality it takes 3 months to shoot a movie and another 2 of post production or what not, they could wait till decemeber before we hear anything really

[danger]

another casting idea, the guy that played astinos in 300
he's the right age, has all the right training with swords and spears, the right build, and can play off a sarcastic, witty attitude..
http://www.tomwisdom.net/gallery/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=200&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.tomwisdom.net/gallery/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=224&g2_serialNumber=2

[Savage]

Oh I can definately back that choice. :up:

[Silver Knight]

Hold on, we have two more years ;)Two more years until the movie comes out or two more years until be get a cast?

My my my, you certainly do have a lot of questions :oldrazz:Yes I sure do.. :)

[danger]

oh and the guy that plays astinos in 300, his name is tom wisdom.
somewhat an unknown, but so was gerard butler before 300, and look at what that did for him. also, this is the same kind of epic action movie, that doesnt necessarily have to be driven by an A-list cast. instead its the visuals, sequences, story, and its popularity as a video game that will make it successful, much like 300. so in the end, its not the actors that will make the movie big, it's the movie that will make the actors big.

[Maestro_90]

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0050156/photogallery-hh-0

here's a link for eric balfour . does anyone else think he would be a good choice. Or is it just me

[Savage]

Looks decent enough. He'd work. Has that cocky/sinister look to him too.

[danger]

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0050156/photogallery-hh-0

here's a link for eric balfour . does anyone else think he would be a good choice. Or is it just me

not for an epic action movie like this. i've seen that guy before, he's fallen into obscurity at this point, he should just stick to minor roles in movies, i cannot see him holding his own, just because he resembles the character somewhat.

[Savage]

Some people just need that boost to really shine. Stars don't come overnight.

[danger]

but that guy isnt exactly new to the scene, and already established himself to playing minor roles.
i think the guy from 300 (and i hate to be one of those people that in every post vouches for the guy they want to play a character) but he is spot on in looks, physicality, and has proven can hold his own in a physical role using weapons, and has shown he can pull off the personality in the small screen time he had in 300

[Silver Knight]

When will we get news on this? Casting start of filming etc?

Is this film in limbo?

[Savage]

but that guy isnt exactly new to the scene, and already established himself to playing minor roles.
i think the guy from 300 (and i hate to be one of those people that in every post vouches for the guy they want to play a character) but he is spot on in looks, physicality, and has proven can hold his own in a physical role using weapons, and has shown he can pull off the personality in the small screen time he had in 300Oh I agree that there are better choices and that the person you suggested is the best so far. I just see that there are some people suited for the role as well. Not AS suited as others, sure, but they're out there.

[Darth Elektra]

When will we get news on this? Casting start of filming etc?

Is this film in limbo?

The film isn't released until summer 09.

[danger]

When will we get news on this? Casting start of filming etc?

Is this film in limbo?


take a deep breath, and calm down :oldrazz:

movies like this should not be rushed

[Cinemaman]

another casting idea, the guy that played astinos in 300
he's the right age, has all the right training with swords and spears, the right build, and can play off a sarcastic, witty attitude..
http://www.tomwisdom.net/gallery/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=200&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.tomwisdom.net/gallery/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=224&g2_serialNumber=2

He looks perfect, I could really see him in such movie as Prince of Persia :up:

[Speedball]

Astinos would be perfect for the role.:woot:

[danger]

i've actually really never been this adamant about a casting, but it just seems too perfect.
almost like how the fans just about willed bale into getting the role as batman.
this needs to be looked at.

[Silver Knight]

When will we get some official news on this?

[Rezzo]

When will we get some official news on this?

We´ll get news whenever they release news...

[danger]

good answer

[Rezzo]

good answer

Well it´s the obvious answer isn´t it? :oldrazz:

[SapphirePrima]

Wasn't that guy in the show Mile High?

[Silver Knight]

The film isn't released until summer 09.
Thank you.

They better get a move on if this is indeed coming out in 09.

[Sebastos]

Astinos is a solid choice.

[danger]

Well it´s the obvious answer isn´t it? :oldrazz:

and logical one at that

[harken51]

I loved the game it was so awsome it was the coolest thing until i became aquainted with Ninja Gaiden which kicks Prince of Persia's a**

[harken51]

Sayid really should be the prince he so fits it.

[Silver Knight]

Astinos is a solid choice.
But he is a Spartan not a Persian :cwink:

[Rac]

Wasn't that guy in the show Mile High?
Now that you mentioned it, he was Marco! Lol! Never would have thought that.

(Mile High was good T&A show. http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7596/browsmileyvl2.gif)

[red_zero64]

why cant David K. Zandi play the prince?

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39130

Newell Approached for Prince of Persia
Source: Variety (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975541.html?categoryid=13&cs=1)
November 8, 2007


Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have made an offer to Mike Newell to direct Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=20447), the live-action feature based on the video game (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39130#), reports Variety.

The trade says that Newell, who last ventured into franchise fare with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, met executives at the studio to discuss the project this week, and negotiations are expected to begin shortly.

The game (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39130#) has spawned six installments and several spin-offs, prompting studio hopes that the project will have tentpole potential.

"Prince of Persia" has a script by Jeffrey Nachmanoff (The Day After Tomorrow) and video game creator Jordan Mechner.

[Mr Jide]

I'm for this!

[JackBauer]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39130

Newell Approached for Prince of Persia
Source: Variety (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975541.html?categoryid=13&cs=1)
November 8, 2007


Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have made an offer to Mike Newell to direct Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=20447), the live-action feature based on the video game (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39130#), reports Variety.

The trade says that Newell, who last ventured into franchise fare with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, met executives at the studio to discuss the project this week, and negotiations are expected to begin shortly.

The game (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39130#) has spawned six installments and several spin-offs, prompting studio hopes that the project will have tentpole potential.

"Prince of Persia" has a script by Jeffrey Nachmanoff (The Day After Tomorrow) and video game creator Jordan Mechner.

damn, I hope this happens. Goblet of Fire is one of the few movies in recent years that managed to capture the feel of adventure that PoP needs.

and not that I'm not thrilled that they're talking about someone else to direct, but what happened with Michael Bay?

[Hunter Rider]

damn, I hope this happens. Goblet of Fire is one of the few movies in recent years that managed to capture the feel of adventure that PoP needs.

and not that I'm not thrilled that they're talking about someone else to direct, but what happened with Michael Bay?

Agreed on GOF, I liked it the best of the Potter flicks.

Bay passed to do TF2 instead.

[Silver Knight]

Any news on this?

[JackBauer]

Agreed on GOF, I liked it the best of the Potter flicks.

Bay passed to do TF2 instead.

dodged a bullet there, then. :up:

[Darkly Dexter]

Well, at least, he is better than Michael Bay.

[Fenrir]

They should get their asses in gear and start production and casting already. I don't want this to be one of the films to get stuck in a limbo because of the writers' strike. :(

[Vapor]

I liked what he did with GOF.. I think. Some of it felt a bit rushed and disjointed although maybe that was more down to the writing. I liked his style (although I have liked Cuarons and Yates's films the best) anyway so it could be interesting.

[Darkly Dexter]

They should get their asses in gear and start production and casting already. I don't want this to be one of the films to get stuck in a limbo because of the writers' strike. :(

they have a script already

[Galactus]

Out doing promotions for the "National Treasure" sequel, producer Jerry Bruckheimer talked with Collider about his upcoming film adaptation of the "Prince of Persia" game franchise.

"We're just starting to... we have a screenplay, we're just starting to develop the look of it. It'll be unique and fresh. We're not going to film until June so hopefully the writers will come to some kind of consensus with the studios and we can continue" he revealed.

Production was originally slated for March, the delay puts the project in the last possible start date if it's to keep its July 10th 2009 release date as planned.

Bruckheimer hinted that the medieval ages time of the games may be changed - "It might change a little bit, we're not sure yet. It'll definitely be a period film; we're not going to make it contemporary."

[Silver Knight]

Whats the differnce between contemporary and period?

[Savage]

Contemporary I believe is modern while period refers to certain periods in time like the WW2 era, Civil War era, The Crusades era, Victorian, Renaissance, etc. Not necessarily war related but those were the best examples that I could think of.

[Gallagher]

If they change the setting/era/time period. I boycott this film :dry:

[terry78]

Why change this one if Pirates did so well? It's basically the same category.

[Hunter Rider]

heehehe:D

[green]

Hunter isnt that Prince Caspian?

[Hunter Rider]

LMAO. :grin: Whoops, wrong thread, i just saw the prince title and in my haze posted the pics. :csad:

[Silver Knight]

Which actos would make a good lead?

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=42707

Newell to Film Prince of Persia in Morocco
Source: Variety (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117981952.html?categoryid=13&cs=1)
March 7, 2008


British helmer Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) will direct action-adventure pic Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=20447) in Morocco for producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney.

The epic project is a live-action feature based on the videogame. "Prince of Persia" has a script by Jeffrey Nachmanoff (The Day After Tomorrow) and game creator Jordan Mechner. The videogame spawned six installments and numerous spin-offs, boosting Disney executives' hopes for a lucrative new tentpole.

The choice of Morocco as a shooting location will be a boost for the North African country's film biz.

"Prince of Persia" will also film in UK's Pinewood Shepperton studios. The Moroccan section of the shoot is expected to start in mid-June.

[Silver Knight]

Who is the lead?

[Savage]

No-one, as of now.

[DBZ2cool]

Looking forward to this movie. Hopefully if this succeeds they will do the Gears of War and Halo movie some day.

Since new line is now part of WB, who thinks they will greenlit Gears Of war and do it 300 style aka all shot in blue screens.

[Silver Knight]

No-one, as of now.
Thanks.

So a 2010 relese for this?

[Rocker22]

Great place to film it.

[Savage]

Thanks.

So a 2010 relese for this?

It's still march so summer 2009 honestly would not surprise me considering we haven't even hit summer 2008 yet.

[Silver Knight]

I doubt the film will be ready by next summer considering they havent even shot the movie yet.

[Sebastos]

I like the location. :up:

[Darth Elektra]

Good location choice.

[terry78]

http://holamun2.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/wilmer-valderrama.jpg
http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2007/05/30/amd_valderrama_2.jpg

I want Fez as the Prince. Or I will personally choke the **** out of Jerry Bruckheimer.

[Silver Knight]

No. Horrible choice.

[Savage]

Why's that? I think he's a fantastic choice. Have you seen him play someone besides Fes?

[Savage]

I doubt the film will be ready by next summer considering they havent even shot the movie yet.

As for this, well, it is march. If they start shooting in september they'll be good for next summer. I have a feeling they'll be shooting waaay before then though if they're scouting locations.

[terry78]

No. Horrible choice.

Who would you suggest? If they're not Arabic/Latino or whatever, forget it.

[Silver Knight]

Who would you suggest? If they're not Arabic/Latino or whatever, forget it.
Il get back to you on that one.

[echostation]

There are some choices that are just too obvious here... you need a man of international looks, talent, appeal and universal acceptance... a few actors which could totally pull off the role of this Prince in Iran:

Rahi Mohinder Hashmi

http://moviesgallery.oneindia.in/d/237308-2/still2.jpg


the slick wise sneaky cleverness of Abdul Kashti Ilahabadi

http://i.indiafm.com/stills/04/gayab/still11.jpg


And of course, last but not least, the surprise bomb actor for this role needs to go to half afghani, half spaniard - Banion McFerriat

http://i.indiafm.com/stills/02/janasheen/still8.jpg

[DBZ2cool]

I like the location. :up:

I used to live in Libya and I once went on vacation to Morocco and man it is a beautiful place.

[DBZ2cool]

There are some choices that are just too obvious here... you need a man of international looks, talent, appeal and universal acceptance... a few actors which could totally pull off the role of this Prince in Iran:

Rahi Mohinder Hashmi

http://moviesgallery.oneindia.in/d/237308-2/still2.jpg


the slick wise sneaky cleverness of Abdul Kashti Ilahabadi

http://i.indiafm.com/stills/04/gayab/still11.jpg


And of course, last but not least, the surprise bomb actor for this role needs to go to half afghani, half spaniard - Banion McFerriat

http://i.indiafm.com/stills/02/janasheen/still8.jpg


WTF





They all are indian actors.


If they are gonna get an indian actor to play then they should get either Hrithik Roshan or John Abraham.

[Sebastos]

I don't think Wilmar is a good choice.

[Kanon]

Market research for the lead role posted on IESB.net

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4529&Itemid=99

Milo Ventimiglia? Cillian Murphy? Zac Efron?

[Rac]

Market research for the lead role posted on IESB.net

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4529&Itemid=99

Milo Ventimiglia? Cillian Murphy? Zac Efron?
Lol the dude at the top is the actual prince of Persia. http://akas.imdb.com/name/nm1377352/

[Kanon]

Lol the dude at the top is the actual prince of Persia. http://akas.imdb.com/name/nm1377352/
Prince David Zandi is a member of the Persian royal family
:wow:

[Gallagher]

Now that's method acting.

[green]

I wouldnt say this is official yet but...

http://www.hollywood.com/news/Orlando_Bloom_to_Be_Prince_in_Multimillion_Dollar_ Disney_Deal/5214704

Orlando Bloom to Be 'Prince' in Multimillion-Dollar Disney Deal
By WENN | Monday, April 07, 2008

Photo Gallery
HOLLYWOOD - Movie hunk Orlando Bloom has landed the lead role in Disney's new Prince of Persia adventure trilogy, in a deal reportedly worth $40 million.

The 31-year-old star of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has allegedly beaten competition from Zac Efron to take the top role in the big-screen adaptation of the popular computer game Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

The first movie in the trilogy, to be directed by Jerry Bruckheimer, is due to begin filming in July in Morocco.

[Rocker22]

Sounds good to me.

[Rezzo]

I wouldnt say this is official yet but...

http://www.hollywood.com/news/Orlando_Bloom_to_Be_Prince_in_Multimillion_Dollar_ Disney_Deal/5214704

Say it ain´t so. :csad:

[Gallagher]

Oh look! Theres my interest in this movie flying out the window!

[Hunter Rider]

I'm fine with the choice, he's the right build and type, i always thought they'd cast a white guy when plowing the kind of money into it that they are,

[Savage]

What happened to the actual prince that was set for the role?

[Gallagher]

What happened to the actual prince that was set for the role?

The reverse Method acting was a lie it seems!:csad:

[TNC9852002]

Wow...Bloom, eh?

-TNC

[Poeman]

i liked bloom in kingdom of heaven...this is a safe pick for jerry

[Silver Knight]

Intresting..

[Mr. Credible]

hm... safe pick, but not bad.

there's nothing really wrong with bloom. he's a decent box office pull, and he's not the worst actor ever.

[Silver Knight]

When will this be confirmed?

[Mr. Credible]

i can see a resemblance, definitely:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/jrpacheco/PoP.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/jrpacheco/orlando-bloom.jpg

[tyler-durden]

Could be worse, we could be getting Wilmer Valderamma as the prince.

[Mr. Credible]

Could be worse, we could be getting Wilmer Valderamma as the prince.

true. what a terrible choice.

plus, that guy is apparently a real douche in real life. people like that, with an undeserved sense of self satisfaction, shouldn't be given work.

[tyler-durden]

O.....K..., I was making a joke because someone chose him on the last page.

[Mr. Credible]

yeah, and i was saying that wilmer is a d-bag.

what's your point?

[tyler-durden]

I didn't see the need for all of the douche-name calling

[JackBauer]

I have a permanent "meh" attitude towards Bloom, and this is no different. He's not really a big no-no as, say, Ashton Kutcher is, but that's mostly because he's pretty bland. It's a pretty safe pick, but I have to say, they could've done much, MUCH worse.

Besides, if Mike Newell is indeed the director (can't remember if that was ever confirmed), I still have some confidence in this.

[Vapor]

I was thinking prince of persia when I saw Kingdom of Heaven. As people have said, it's the safe casting, I'm not surprised by it at all.. I don't have anything against Bloom being cast anyway.

[Rezzo]

Wait, why does the article say Jerry Bruckheimer is directing? I´m assuming it´s a typo.

[batman44]

Bloom, meh.

[Rezzo]

Orlando Bloom Not the Prince of Persia (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=43769)

A rumor is spreading fast through the internet (we believe it originated at World Entertainment News Network, aka WENN) that Orlando Bloom has landed a $40 million payday to star in a movie trilogy based on the "Prince of Persian" video game. The rumor stated that he had beaten competition from Zac Efron to take the role and even said that Jerry Bruckheimer will direct.

Walt Disney Pictures, however, tells ComingSoon.net that there is no truth to these rumors.

What we do know so far is that Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) is expected to start shooting Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time soon at Pinewood Studios in the UK and in Morocco as well. Jerry Bruckheimer instead is producing the film, which the studio is targeting for a June 19, 2009 release.

A sigh of relief.

[Silver Knight]

If not Bloom, then who?

[Hunter Rider]

A sigh of relief.

I feel the opposite, i think he was the best realistic choice for the role.

[Silver Knight]

Bloom who has been good, I think he will still end up with the role.

[Gotham]

And now we're back to the drawing board. David Zandi seemed like a reasonable choice, and I'm sure he'd leap at the chance to play the character.

[Rocker22]

Yeah I was happy with Bloom and now we are in turmoil in again.

[Mr. Credible]

with a movie this big, they'll be picking at least a reasonably big name for the prince. i don't know who this Zandi guy is, but um... no thanks.

[Rocker22]

I am pretty sure he is the real Prince of Persia. Lame idea IMO.

[Mr. Credible]

oh.

:rolleyes:

[xwolverine2]

Could be worse, we could be getting Wilmer Valderamma as the prince.

exactly...lmao



im fine with the choice... then again i dont really care about prince of persia..

[Asteroid-Man]

either John Abraham:
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/10/11/kabul_express_wideweb__470x461,0.jpg
or me.

[tyler-durden]

Me neither, I do think it would be interesting to see on film though the time travel and wall running.

[Captain Planet!]

ZAC EFRON!?

:pal:

[Asteroid-Man]

i can see a resemblance, definitely:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/jrpacheco/PoP.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f247/jrpacheco/orlando-bloom.jpg
I can't. :huh: Take it from a Persian, you could never pass him off as my Kin unless he was turk but PoP isn't Turk.

[tyler-durden]

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[L0ngsh0t]

I don't really want Bloom, but I also don't hate on him like everyone else does

He's okay I didn't really like Will Turner in the Pirates sequels, however I thought he did great with what he was given

[Timstuff]

Please, no Orlando Bloom. Iran would totally nuke us.

[Hush]

Well If Bloom was cast this movie wold make over 200 mil. domestically. easy.

[guitarsingerguy]

I think Orlando Bloom is a decent enough supporting actor, but he can't carry a movie. If this turns out to be true, pretty much all of my interest will be gone.

[TNC9852002]

It's not about if he looks Persian.

It's about whether he looks like the guy on the video game box. :p

-TNC

[tyler-durden]

I think Orlando Bloom is a decent enough supporting actor, but he can't carry a movie. If this turns out to be true, pretty much all of my interest will be gone.

Kingdom of Heaven was pretty good but he also had an excellent supporting in that.

[guitarsingerguy]

Kingdom of Heaven was pretty good but he also had an excellent supporting in that.

Kingdom of Heaven bored me to tears. I wanted to like it...I really did, but I couldn't get into it.

[tyler-durden]

I thought it was pretty good but you're right could have been alot more exciting.

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-prince-of-persia-might-be-a-jarhead-4385

Exclusive: Prince of Persia MIGHT BE A Jarhead!

(http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-prince-of-persia-might-be-a-jarhead-4385)
Date: April 8, 2008

By: El Mayimbe
Source: El Mayimbe (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-prince-of-persia-might-be-a-jarhead-4385)



OYE!

EL ALMIGHTY MAYIMBE AQUI WITH ANOTHER LATINOREVIEW EXCLUSIVE!

Ok, on the heel’s of yesterday’s news that Orlando Bloom is NOT going to be Dastan in PRINCE OF PERSIA (http://www.latinoreview.com/films/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-887): The Sands of Time, I decided to snoop around today and find out who is or who Disney is at least looking at.

Ok, here is what I just learned from multiple sources in Hollywood just minutes ago.

THE OFFER IS OUT TO JAKE GYLLENHAAL!

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/user/jake-prince.jpg


I think a solid choice.

When I used to live in Hollywood (now I live in the valley) and go up to Runyon Canyon Park for my morning workout, I used to run into Jake all the time. The dude is ripped and certainly has the physicality for the role of DASTAN…

…BUT here is where it gets tricky.

If you follow the blogs like I do, Jake has been sporting crutches lately in public because he hurt his ankle playing basketball. Now I don’t know the severity of his injury and it doesn’t seem that bad since the he just got back from vacationing in Mexico with girlfriend Reese Witherspoon.

The complication is that I don’t know how much more time Jake is going to need to heal because if you read my script review “HERE” (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-a-look-at-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-2097), the role is very physical. Lots of Parkour involved and I don’t know if Disney feels like waiting for Jake to heal his ankle. Then again, they might get Jake one hell of a stunt double so let’s see. After all, Tobey Maguire did Spiderman 2 hurt. If Jake books the role, ya’ll know where you heard it first. I loved the games for over twenty years. Hopefully, the movie will be just as good.

The film of course is based on the video game, which follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world.

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[Poeman]

sigh...........why cant they just get a brown man for this

[The FallenAngel]

I can't see him in this role at all.

[Hunter Rider]

sigh...........why cant they just get a brown man for this


Well unless Will Smith or Denzel were willing can you think of another name that you'd invest a $150M in ?

[guitarsingerguy]

I can't see him in this role at all.

He's a great actor, but I agree. This seems way out of left field.

[Mr. Credible]

wow. i'd prefer bloom to him any day.

[tyler-durden]

Yeah, Bloom is a better choice than him but he is a good actor.

[The Kid]

What is this, aladdin or Sinbad? :huh:

[Rezzo]

Jake Gyllenhaal is by far a better actor than Orlando Bloom, but not sure how I feel about him as possibly being the lead.

[Gotham]

Odd choice. I'd be more in support of Bloom than Jake, to be telling the truth here.

[Silver Knight]

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-prince-of-persia-might-be-a-jarhead-4385

Exclusive: Prince of Persia MIGHT BE A Jarhead!

(http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-prince-of-persia-might-be-a-jarhead-4385)
Date: April 8, 2008

By: El Mayimbe
Source: El Mayimbe (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-prince-of-persia-might-be-a-jarhead-4385)



OYE!

EL ALMIGHTY MAYIMBE AQUI WITH ANOTHER LATINOREVIEW EXCLUSIVE!

Ok, on the heel’s of yesterday’s news that Orlando Bloom is NOT going to be Dastan in PRINCE OF PERSIA (http://www.latinoreview.com/films/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-887): The Sands of Time, I decided to snoop around today and find out who is or who Disney is at least looking at.

Ok, here is what I just learned from multiple sources in Hollywood just minutes ago.

THE OFFER IS OUT TO JAKE GYLLENHAAL!

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/user/jake-prince.jpg


I think a solid choice.

When I used to live in Hollywood (now I live in the valley) and go up to Runyon Canyon Park for my morning workout, I used to run into Jake all the time. The dude is ripped and certainly has the physicality for the role of DASTAN…

…BUT here is where it gets tricky.

If you follow the blogs like I do, Jake has been sporting crutches lately in public because he hurt his ankle playing basketball. Now I don’t know the severity of his injury and it doesn’t seem that bad since the he just got back from vacationing in Mexico with girlfriend Reese Witherspoon.

The complication is that I don’t know how much more time Jake is going to need to heal because if you read my script review “HERE” (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-a-look-at-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-2097), the role is very physical. Lots of Parkour involved and I don’t know if Disney feels like waiting for Jake to heal his ankle. Then again, they might get Jake one hell of a stunt double so let’s see. After all, Tobey Maguire did Spiderman 2 hurt. If Jake books the role, ya’ll know where you heard it first. I loved the games for over twenty years. Hopefully, the movie will be just as good.

The film of course is based on the video game, which follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world.

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HASTA EL PROXIMO CAPITULO…

…YO SOY EL MAYIMBE!
Ohhh noooo!
Hopefully Bloom gets the nod.

[Asteroid-Man]

The only one I found from a trusted source is: Charlie Clausen.

[BMM]

…BUT here is where it gets tricky.

If you follow the blogs like I do, Jake has been sporting crutches lately in public because he hurt his ankle playing basketball. Now I don’t know the severity of his injury and it doesn’t seem that bad since the he just got back from vacationing in Mexico with girlfriend Reese Witherspoon.

The complication is that I don’t know how much more time Jake is going to need to heal because if you read my script review “HERE” (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-a-look-at-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-2097), the role is very physical. Lots of Parkour involved and I don’t know if Disney feels like waiting for Jake to heal his ankle. Then again, they might get Jake one hell of a stunt double so let’s see. After all, Tobey Maguire did Spiderman 2 hurt. If Jake books the role, ya’ll know where you heard it first. I loved the games for over twenty years. Hopefully, the movie will be just as good.

The film of course is based on the video game, which follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world.

Follow me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/elmayimbe)!

HASTA EL PROXIMO CAPITULO…

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Considering Gyllenhaal will be filming Nailed for the next few months, I would say he has plenty of time to heal from a sprained ankle. That said, I don't really see this as his kind of role, but you never know.

[Timstuff]

Gyllenhaal? Great... Just wait until the Persians find out about this awful casting.

http://www.atomicarchive.com/Effects/Images/WE12.jpg

I can see Gyllenhaal in the role if the movie takes place in modern times and the Prince ends up in Gitmo Bay due to some stupid ripped-from-the-headlines political debate, but otherwise... Wait, actually it really is an awful idea.

[Hunter Rider]

Did anyone really think they were gonna cast a none famous Persian actor in a $150M summer blockbuster movie ? :huh:

[green]

Did anyone really think they were gonna cast a none famous Persian actor in a $150M summer blockbuster movie ? :huh:

no:woot:

[Chuck Bass]

I find it hard to believe that Zac Efron was seriously in the running for this.

[terry78]

I'll be honest, unless the character in a movie is black, no one will bat an eye if the race is changed. A hispanic, middle eastern, and even a slight asian character can be played by a white person if they do the makeup well enough. Sure, there's Tropic Thunder, but that's an in-joke.

[green]

I find it hard to believe that Zac Efron was seriously in the running for this.

Why?
He was also right behind Emile Hirsch for Speed Racer. The kids got a huuuuge built in fanbase of teen girls that would probably guarantee a great opening weekend and legs at the b.o.. Personally I dont get the hoopla over him but from a business perspective I do.

[terry78]

Why?
He was also right behind Emile Hirsch for Speed Racer. The kids got a huuuuge built in fanbase of teen girls that would probably guarantee a great opening weekend and legs at the b.o.. Personally I dont get the hoopla over him but from a business perspective I do.

Every decade has those pretty boys that girls fawn over. It's just a cycle.

[green]

Every decade has those pretty boys that girls fawn over. It's just a cycle.

That's why you take advantage of it and strike while its hot.:cwink:

[Asteroid-Man]

They need a Persian for this role... it's in the freaking title! I should be the freaking prince dammit! 17-18 in this one, 20-21 in the next one and 23-24 in the last one! Damn you disney and your racism!

[Mr. Credible]

no, they don't need a persian for the role.

he wasn't voiced by a persian in any of the games, and he didn't look particularly persian, either. he was just an ethnic looking guy with a slight accent.

[Darth Elektra]

Jake Gyllenhaal, would make a horrible choice...

[Gotham]

It's already been posted.

Lukewarm reception.

[Rezzo]

Exclusive: Prince of Persia MIGHT BE A Jarhead!

Ok, on the heel’s of yesterday’s news that Orlando Bloom is NOT going to be Dastan in PRINCE OF PERSIA: The Sands of Time, I decided to snoop around today and find out who is or who Disney is at least looking at.

Ok, here is what I just learned from multiple sources in Hollywood just minutes ago.

THE OFFER IS OUT TO JAKE GYLLENHAAL!

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9189/jakeprinceof3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I think a solid choice.

When I used to live in Hollywood (now I live in the valley) and go up to Runyon Canyon Park for my morning workout, I used to run into Jake all the time. The dude is ripped and certainly has the physicality for the role of DASTAN…

The film of course is based on the video game, which follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world.

http://latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-prince-of-persia-might-be-a-jarhead-4385

Was already posted two days ago. :oldrazz:

[Asteroid-Man]

no, they don't need a persian for the role.

he wasn't voiced by a persian in any of the games, and he didn't look particularly persian, either. he was just an ethnic looking guy with a slight accent.
He did look Persian. Take it FROM a Persian.

[Silver Knight]

Bloom has to be the one for this..

[Crook]

Did anyone really think they were gonna cast a none famous Persian actor in a $150M summer blockbuster movie ? :huh:
Do you honestly think if the trailers and tv spots look like it's the MUST-SEE summer movie, the audience will give a damn if the main guy isn't caucasian? :huh:

It is absolutely retarded to cast any sort of white guy in the title role of a Persian. Beyond retarded actually.

[Hunter Rider]

Do you honestly think if the trailers and tv spots look like it's the MUST-SEE summer movie, the audience will give a damn if the main guy isn't caucasian? :huh:

It is absolutely retarded to cast any sort of white guy in the title role of a Persian. Beyond retarded actually.

What was the last massively successful mega budgeted movie with no mainstream presence and no star in the lead, that was a hit ?

[Crook]

When was the last time a movie like that was ever put in production?

Clearly that's an unfair question. :o

[Hunter Rider]

When was the last time a movie like that was ever put in production?

Clearly that's an unfair question. :o

No, clearly a movie like that was never put into production b/c no studio or producer is into wasting money. This franchise needs a name that is at least known to the mainstream audience and has some semblance of a fanbase.

[Crook]

A star isn't going to make this movie big. It may help to build early awareness, or pre-release buzz, but that only goes so far.

POP has so much potential because of the visual glamour it can bring into the screen. NO actor (whomever it may be) will change that. If this movie looks like something you and your friends just have to see because it looks so badass, then they WILL go pay to see it. And if it's as good as they expected, word of mouth will help bring the cash in even more.

Look at 300 and how it absolutely mauled everyone else. TF even to an extent, had nobodies in the movie. Shia and Megan were nice to look at for males and females I'm sure, but people went in to see giant f'n robots duke it out. They couldn't care less who else was cast.

[Hunter Rider]

Shia was known and had a fanbase, Butler was also known and it was a Frank Miller book, plus they weren't investing $150M in 300. No producer with any savvy is gonna risk that kind of loot on a project in a summer full of massive action fests without getting all the advantages he can, that means a name of some note is needed.

[Crook]

Shia was known and had a fanbase
A very meager fanbase. TF was his big break. He certainly wasn't cast because he was ultra bankable. Disturbia did good for it's budget, but it was small-time.


Butler was also known
Lol, by who? Best believe that Leonidas is by far his most well-known role. Dude was barely a blip on the radar when 300 was coming out.

and it was a Frank Miller book,
Which up to that point, wasn't a guarantee of anything. Sin City did good, but again, far from any sort of blockbuster that 300 came out to be.

plus they weren't investing $150M in 300. No producer with any savvy is gonna risk that kind of loot on a project in a summer full of massive action fests without getting all the advantages he can, that means a name of some note is needed.
I understand the studio mentality. But I also understand that they're idiots. Unless your name is Will Smith, no star is gonna be able to carry an unknown movie to astronomical levels. The movie has to have some sort of visual substance to stimulate the audiences.

[Hunter Rider]

A very meager fanbase. TF was his big break. He certainly wasn't cast because he was ultra bankable. Disturbia did good for it's budget, but it was small-time.

Lol, by who? Best believe that Leonidas is by far his most well-known role. Dude was barely a blip on the radar when 300 was coming out.

Shia had a hit earlier in the year and a decent sized fanbase, Butler had been in a few movies that had exposure, you're talking about casting a total UNKNOWN Persian guy.




I understand the studio mentality. But I also understand that they're idiots. Unless your name is Will Smith, no star is gonna be able to carry an unknown movie to astronomical levels. The movie has to have some sort of visual substance to stimulate the audiences.

I grant you that Will right now is what Tom Cruise and Costner used to be but the studio are not proven to be idiots yet, just b/c they don't waste their money on a total nobody doesn't make them so, it's smart to give the movie a hook and a name, that way you cover your bases and protect your cash as best as you can.

[JackBauer]

Right now, the only recognizable name in this movie is Bruckheimer's. Considering the fact that 90% of what this guy touches turns into box office and ratings gold, PoP already has an advantage.

But you have to remember that every single Bruckheimer production has recognizable faces in it. Like it or not, it WILL have a name actor, and it's doubtful he'll be a persian.

Personally, I don't get why people are so up in arms about this. It's happened thousands of times before, many times to great effect (since 300 was mentioned... Butler isn't exactly greek y'know, neither is Santoro persian) what makes this one so different?

[Hunter Rider]

Russel Crowe isn't Roman....could go on forever, hell, Halle Berry is gonna play a real life teacher in a biopic, the teacher she is playing is white.

[Crook]

Shia had a hit earlier in the year and a decent sized fanbase, Butler had been in a few movies that had exposure, you're talking about casting a total UNKNOWN Persian guy.
No, I'm talking about NOT casting an obviously white white actor. :huh:



Personally, I don't get why people are so up in arms about this. It's happened thousands of times before, many times to great effect (since 300 was mentioned... Butler isn't exactly greek y'know, neither is Santoro persian) what makes this one so different?
Except Butler could pass for a Greek. It's not about getting the ethnicity down to 100%, just that they look the part.

What f**kin' idiot looks at either Bloom or Gyllenhaal, and think, "whoo, now that looks like a real Persian prince!"

[Hunter Rider]

No, I'm talking about NOT casting an obviously white white actor. :huh:

Ok then, name a well known not obviously white guy that could play this role ?

As Bauer said, no one is really gonna care if the actor has a mainstream fanbase and the movie looks cool.

[Crook]

Ok then, name a well known not obviously white guy that could play this role ?
Mohinder from Heroes, and Sayid from Lost? :funny:

I really don't care who it is, all I know is, I'm absolutely not a fan of butchering the character's looks and ethnicity to once again promote white supremacy. :o

As Bauer said, no one is really gonna care if the actor has a mainstream fanbase and the movie looks cool.
I'm absolutely baffled.

Was this not what I was arguing FOR, this entire time?

[Hunter Rider]

Mohinder from Heroes, and Sayid from Lost? :funny:

I really don't care who it is, all I know is, I'm absolutely not a fan of butchering the character's looks and ethnicity to once again promote white supremacy. :o

Well Mohinder was the guy i chose early on but i doubt many really know anyone from that show not named Hayden or Hiro.

White Supremacy ? :huh: It's all about the money, if Will smith or Denzel agreed to the role Uncle Jerry would jump at the chance.


I'm absolutely baffled.

Was this not what I was arguing FOR, this entire time?

No, i am saying that if the movie has an actor that has a fanbase and is well known and the movie looks cool, no one will care if his ethnicity is white.

[Crook]

White Supremacy ? :huh: It's all about the money, if Will smith or Denzel agreed to the role Uncle Jerry would jump at the chance.Firstly, it was a joke. Second, if either of those 2 were cast, it'd be just as stupid.

If they want names in this movie, fine. Surround the main actor with well-known actors. You get the same result of mainstream recognizability, only it's not focused on the title character.

No, i am saying that if the movie has an actor that has a fanbase and is well known and the movie looks cool, no one will care if his ethnicity is white.
Which all boils down to the same basic point, no one gives a damn what the actor looks like, or who he is. So excluding the studio perspective, why not cast someone that can actually pass off as being Persian?

This is worse than trying to make us believe Alba is a blonde hair, blue-eye caucasian.

I'm reminded of Old Hollywood, where they'd have white actors playing asian roles. To look more oriental, they'd stretch these actors' eyes and raise their brows. It looked absolutely laughable.

What are they gonna do here? Spray-tan the white guy and hope it doesn't look retarded? :funny:

[Hunter Rider]

Firstly, it was a joke. Second, if either of those 2 were cast, it'd be just as stupid.

If they want names in this movie, fine. Surround the main actor with well-known actors. You get the same result of mainstream recognizability, only it's not focused on the title character.

If they surrounded him with names that are gonna be the hero and he played an ensemble part then yes, the other way around you get the Golden Compass.


Which all boils down to the same basic point, no one gives a damn what the actor looks like, or who he is. So excluding the studio perspective, why not cast someone that can actually pass off as being Persian?

This is worse than trying to make us believe Alba is a blonde hair, blue-eye caucasian.

I'm reminded of Old Hollywood, where they'd have white actors playing asian roles. To look more oriental, they'd stretch these actors' eyes and raise their brows. It looked absolutely laughable.

What are they gonna do here? Spray-tan the white guy and hope it doesn't look retarded? :funny:

The basic point is that if he is a popular actor the audience wont care if he's white and not Persian. They will just ignore it b/c it's a summer blockbuster. Casting someone that no one has heard of just b/c he's the right colour is bad business.

[Crook]

The basic point is that is he is a popular actor the audience wont care if he's white and not Persian. They will just ignore it b/c it's a summer blockbuster. Casting someone that no one has heard of just b/c he's the right colour is bad business.
I'm not denying that, but you're looking at it from one perspective. The main argument of race being a non-issue goes down the road both ways. And hence it will not be bad business, since it will likely not affect gross income of the movie. In the same way people aren't going to ignore POP because of a white guy, they'll react the same with a brown guy. A bad-ass American blockbuster.....is bad-ass and must-see no matter what.

The only thing holding this back are the scared studio execs.

[Hunter Rider]

I'm not denying that, but you're looking at it from one perspective. The main argument of race being a non-issue goes down the road both ways. And hence it will not be bad business, since it will likely not affect gross income of the movie. In the same way people aren't going to ignore POP because of a white guy, they'll react the same with a brown guy. A bad-ass American blockbuster.....is bad-ass and must-see no matter what.

The only thing holding this back are the scared studio execs.

It's a summer packed with action movies starring ppl that the audience has heard of and you serve up a wall running slow mo fighting guy (been done before) In a old world setting and expect ppl to care when the guy is not someone that they have ever heard of ? just b/c the action looks cool ?

[Crook]

It's a summer packed with action movies starring ppl that the audience has heard of and you serve up a wall running slow mo fighting guy (been done before) In a old world setting
It's not about the concept, but the execution. If it looks cheesy and a rip-off, it's not a result of it utilizing a guy that can do slow-mo moves.

and expect ppl to care when the guy is not someone that they have ever heard of ? just b/c the action looks cool ?
In the summer blockbuster season? Yes, absolutely. As long as the movie looks spectacular enough against the competition, I do not expect people to stray away because of a "brownie". Not buying it.

[Hunter Rider]

It's not about the concept, but the execution. If it looks cheesy and a rip-off, it's not a result of it utilizing a guy that can do slow-mo moves.

In the summer blockbuster season? Yes, absolutely. As long as the movie looks spectacular enough against the competition, I do not expect people to stray away because of a "brownie". Not buying it.

I'm not buying that ppl will go and see a movie with a no name in it b/c the action looks cool, it has nothing to do with staying away from "The brownie" and everything to do with having no interest in the no name in a movie with no built in awareness. This isn't a Fast and The Furious scenario, where you can stick two guys with little to no exposure in the leads and get a solid hit b/c your budget was modest, this is the type of movie you need $200M domestic to start making some profit.

[Crook]

I'm not buying that ppl will go and see a movie with a no name in it b/c the action looks cool, it has nothing to do with staying away from "The brownie" and everything to do with having no interest in the no name in a movie with no built in awareness.
The movie looking cool IS the interest. As I said, if against all the summer competition, POP stands out as being unique and looks like a fun time, why wouldn't people go?

Do you think people went out in droves to see the Matrix, because of Keanu's doofy ass?

This isn't a Fast and The Furious scenario, where you can stick two guys with little to no exposure in the leads and get a solid hit b/c your budget was modest, this is the type of movie you need $200M domestic to start making some profit.
That's if this movie has an insane budget. 200 mill just to get profit seems a bit much, for a first film.

[Hunter Rider]

The movie looking cool IS the interest. As I said, if against all the summer competition, POP stands out as being unique and looks like a fun time, why wouldn't people go?

Do you think people went out in droves to see the Matrix, because of Keanu's doofy ass?


That's if this movie has an insane budget. 200 mill just to get profit seems a bit much, for a first film.

The Matrix without Keanu was called Equilbrium and it bombed, Keanu has a fan base and mainstream awareness, of course he helped garner interest for the movie before the word of mouth helped it on DVD.

[Crook]

Equilibrium was nowhere near the level of Matrix, let's not kid ourselves here. The fact that it wasn't even marketed in the U.S. at any level, and was released overseas first, contributed to it not being a money-maker. Well that and....it was nowhere near what the Matrix is.

Word-of-mouth spread way before the DVD. Everyone was talking about Matrix because of it's revolutionary effects and impressive fight scenes. THAT is why it's popular. Keanu was just icing on a well-made cake.

[Hunter Rider]

They would have marketed Equilibrium if they had an actor that had any mainstream presence, the fact is Keanu was the hook for The Matrix's initial interest, then ppl saw it and the word spread on bullet time etc.. The bottom line is they are always gonna cast an actor that the public know in one of these mega budget movies if the movie has no built in fanbase, POP will star a white lead who is relatively well known b/c it's good business.

[Crook]

I'm gonna have to disagree with Keanu being the source of the hype. I don't know about the UK, but I distinctly remember the talk of the town here in the states.

ALL the talk for Matrix was about the bullet time. This is absolutely undeniable imo. I don't think I ever heard Keanu's name mentioned short of someone asking who's starring in the film.

Someone feel free to interject about this. I know from my end, the SFX alone is what drew the audience in.

[Hunter Rider]

Opening weekend ppl went to see it b/c it had recognizable faces in the lead, the WOM came from the bullet time, the bullet time alone was not gonna convince ppl to see no names. you need a balance, plus POP is gonna cost 3 times as much to make as The Matrix.

[Gallagher]

I'm gonna have to disagree with Keanu being the source of the hype. I don't know about the UK, but I distinctly remember the talk of the town here in the states.

ALL the talk for Matrix was about the bullet time. This is absolutely undeniable imo. I don't think I ever heard Keanu's name mentioned short of someone asking who's starring in the film.

Someone feel free to interject about this. I know from my end, the SFX alone is what drew he audience in.


I live in the UK and that's how it was 'round here.

[Hunter Rider]

I live in the UK and that's how it was 'round here.

I live in the UK and i didn't even see it until it hit video, i already agreed the WOM came from the bullet time but initial interest in the movie came from the fact a star was attached, there'd have been no WOM if Keanu wasn't there to get ppl to see it to pass the news on.

[Asteroid-Man]

John Abraham dammit! He's half Persian half Indian and even looks like the prince

[Dark_Lord]

Any idea if this is real?

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4041/newprinceoppostermoviendh4.jpg

DarkZero.co.uk (http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/prince-of-persia-movie-poster-released/)

[Rocker22]

It looks real, I like the text.

[Gotham]

It looks real, I like the text.

As do I.

But I doubt they'd release a teaser this early. Wouldn't they have shown something at ShoWest, then?

[Sebastos]

I don't think that poster is real.

[Gotham]

I don't think that poster is real.

It's still very well made, isn't it?

[Sebastos]

It is, I think it looks cool.

[Darth Elektra]

It's still very well made, isn't it?

It is! Looks real nice!

[Silver Knight]

Any idea if this is real?

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4041/newprinceoppostermoviendh4.jpg

DarkZero.co.uk (http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/prince-of-persia-movie-poster-released/)
Total fakeness.

[Gallagher]

Anyone think Issac from Heroes would make a good Prince?

I was watching some episodes and there is a a slight resembelance. I know his nationality and ethnic background arent exactly right but I'd say he looks the part.

[Savage]

Huh. He actually would make a damn good prince.

[Asteroid-Man]

Any idea if this is real?

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4041/newprinceoppostermoviendh4.jpg

DarkZero.co.uk (http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/prince-of-persia-movie-poster-released/)
I think it's real. It even has an enhanced version of the original Text:

http://host.trivialbeing.org/up/princeofpersiamovieconceptart-logo.jpg

[Kanon]

Any idea if this is real?

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4041/newprinceoppostermoviendh4.jpg

DarkZero.co.uk (http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/prince-of-persia-movie-poster-released/)
Weird choice about the position of text and images...

[omid17]

Jared Leto seems good for the role

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/tn2_jared_leto_2.jpg

[Mr. Credible]

that's actually a pretty damn good choice.

[omid17]

thought so too :up:

[Mr. Credible]

no, you know what?

that's an awesome choice, and my official new pick for the role. that's a downright inspired casting decision.

[omid17]

no, you know what?

that's an awesome choice, and my official new pick for the role. that's a downright inspired casting decision.:up: thanks

[Mr. Credible]

it's the eyes that sell it, i think.

[Sebastos]

Anyone think Issac from Heroes would make a good Prince?

I was watching some episodes and there is a a slight resembelance. I know his nationality and ethnic background arent exactly right but I'd say he looks the part.

I think he'd be a decent choice.

[RickO'Connell]

There can be only one Prince Of Persia

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/648431/640/648431.jpg

[SapphirePrima]

My vote goes to the guy who's playing Prince Caspian in the new Narnia movie.:o :up:

[Sebastos]

There can be only one Prince Of Persia

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/648431/640/648431.jpg

I don't see it.

My vote goes to the guy who's playing Prince Caspian in the new Narnia movie.:o :up:

That's another good choice too, I can picture him in the role.

[RickO'Connell]

My vote goes to the guy who's playing Prince Caspian in the new Narnia movie.:o :up:

He would have an awesome delivery of

"I am the prince of persia"

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/648567/640/648567.jpg

[omid17]

my pick is still the best imo
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/tn2_jared_leto_2.jpg

[Mr. Credible]

agreed. he's famous, without bringing that sense of will smith "all you'll see is me, instead of the character i'm supposed to be playing", he's young enough to do stunts and sequels, but old enough to have a sense of maturity about him, he's ethnic looking enough to fill the roll, and not-ethnic looking enough to sell tickets (sorry, sad but true fact, this is supposedly a hundred million dollar movie, after all)

in short, best choice i've seen so far, bar none.

[omid17]

agreed. he's famous, without bringing that sense of will smith "all you'll see is me, instead of the character i'm supposed to be playing", he's young enough to do stunts and sequels, but old enough to have a sense of maturity about him, he's ethnic looking enough to fill the roll, and not-ethnic looking enough to sell tickets (sorry, sad but true fact, this is supposedly a hundred million dollar movie, after all)

in short, best choice i've seen so far, bar none.well said, but im pretty sure this movie is going to make a lot

[gkokujin]

i hope it has enough action.

is there ANY news on this film?

[Gallagher]

Always imagined the prince being older. Hence why I like Santiago for the role:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q59/mxyzptlk9090/IsaacMendez.jpg

[Gotham]

i hope it has enough action.

is there ANY news on this film?

There's nothing new to report other than that teaser poster. Which may or may not be real.

[omid17]

There can be only one Prince Of Persia

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/648431/640/648431.jpgim a persian, and this guy looks like my left nut, there is no way in hell he will get the role

[omid17]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/princeofpersia.gif

[JackBauer]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/princeofpersia.gif

ugh... :down

[Rac]

Damn that pic is sick! I like.

[Darth Elektra]

My vote goes to the guy who's playing Prince Caspian in the new Narnia movie.:o :up:

I think he would be horrible...

[omid17]

I think he would be horrible...same here

[Sebastos]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/princeofpersia.gif

Santiago and the actor portraying Caspien come to mind in this pic. :up: