Conan - Part 1

[terry78]

Lol I love it when Americans call it a 'Hard R' because an R for you guys is 'MA' for us, which is softer than our R. So a 'Hard R' seems kinda weak lol.

Lets get this bad boy a Hard PG13+ !

Damn Europeans and your fancy plus and minus signs. I go to the movies, I want to read letters, not do math.

 

[Wolvieboy17]

Not European. Too exclusive for THAT :P

 

[rogue trooper]

New picture of Stephen Lang as Khalar Zym: http://www.newsarama.com/film/conan-Khalar-Zym-image-110318.html

 

[Wolvieboy17]

Oh my god, he's just clearly a rehashing of James Earl Jones. He has eyes, a nose, he even has teeth. This is just going to mirror the original

 

[rogue trooper]

Heh

 

[ChickenScratch]

That's pretty sweet. In the right lighting with the right camera angles that's gonna look impressive.

 

[Shon]

I'm sorry but those pictures of Bennett and of all those other depictions of Conan that seem one step removed from Frazetta don't work for me. He was a great artist and I respect what he did, but like in any "heroic art" things are made larger than life. There's a reason Charles Atlas was used as the model for statues of George Washington among others, Washington was not that big ... but it makes for an awesome image.

I love the Conan books, heck, I'm reading through the REH canon right now for the umpteenth time. Jason strikes me as much closer to what I imagined Conan as in my head. Jason's voice matches the "deep rumble of millstones" voice Conan should have. He's big, but still believable as a man who grew up on the steppes rock climbing, horseback riding, sword swinging and practicing archery. Conan's built, but not that big, he is dwarfed by other people in the books both by REH and subsequent authors.

We are all entitled to what we think Conan "should" be. But at this point I'm happy with what I'm seeing. I hate to put myself into my posts but I am a martial artist, with 25 years of experience (I started at 5, I'm not that old) and I teach Karate. As a lifelong physical culturist there's a huge difference between functional muscle and muscle for looks. There are just certain looks and builds that look more functional fit but still are impressive, and truth be told Arnold's form when using the sword showed many deficiencies from my standpoint. But again, I'm coming from a Japanese slant where I learned to use the sword in Kendo class.

Conan didn't pick up a bow and arrow until he was out of Cimmeria correct?

George Washington was actually pretty big, well over 6 foot and considered a giant among men back then. He was impressive - you should pick up a biography on him and read it. He was unbelievable with the things he accomplished and the things he went through/survived on his own guts and stamina alone.

 

[Wolvieboy17]

Somebody start singing starts and stripes.

 

[Midnyte_Sun]

That's pretty sweet. In the right lighting with the right camera angles that's gonna look impressive.

His chin looks like it's falling off. They're going to need some CG.

 

[Wolvieboy17]

I think thats his actual chin. I remember noticing that weird line in Avatar.

 

[ChickenScratch]

Conan didn't pick up a bow and arrow until he was out of Cimmeria correct?

George Washington was actually pretty big, well over 6 foot and considered a giant among men back then. He was impressive - you should pick up a biography on him and read it. He was unbelievable with the things he accomplished and the things he went through/survived on his own guts and stamina alone.

I've read a biography of George Washington. No matter howhe was described, he was not a bodybuilder, nor anywhere as impressive. I guess you missed the point of my post, that they used Charles Atlas as the model for many historical figures because art leans towards idealism, especially when it comes to heros.

As for the bow thing. I would have to check again, I could be wrong on when exactly he picked it up. But I'm pretty sure he did carry a bow when the Cimmerians united to attack the fort and drive back the invaders when Conan was 15 (first couple pages of Beyond The Black River he talks about it).

 

[Shon]

I've read a biography of George Washington. No matter howhe was described, he was not a bodybuilder, nor anywhere as impressive. I guess you missed the point of my post, that they used Charles Atlas as the model for many historical figures because art leans towards idealism, especially when it comes to heros.

As for the bow thing. I would have to check again, I could be wrong on when exactly he picked it up. But I'm pretty sure he did carry a bow when the Cimmerians united to attack the fort and drive back the invaders when Conan was 15 (first couple pages of Beyond The Black River he talks about it).

Never said he was a bodybuilder, but he was head and shoulders taller (pushing 6'4") and bigger than just about every man of his time, when I say he was impressive I was obviously using a context as more than just his physical stature.

 

[ChickenScratch]

I know you didn't say that. But you did mention GW being big by the standards then. But I was making the point that heroic art is in most cases idealized and he's a prime example of that.

But back to Conan. Do we know what city/cities this movie will be taking place?

 

[rogue trooper]

Picture of Leo Howard as young Conan with a what seems to be a Pict:

 

[ChickenScratch]

Could that kid pass for 15? Because in Conan's early raiding parties he did encounter Picts. Assuming that is one, that is.

 

[C. Lee]

I haven't read the actual REH stories since the 70's, so things are getting hazy.....guess it's time to re-read them.

 

[ChickenScratch]

I haven't read the actual REH stories since the 70's, so things are getting hazy.....guess it's time to re-read them.

Do it man. I've been reading through them again in the past few weeks.

Right now I'm towards the first third of Red Nails when Conan and Valeria just enter the city and are wondering around from room to room. But before Valeria kills that guy in the skull get-up.

 

[LongDong]

Could that kid pass for 15? Because in Conan's early raiding parties he did encounter Picts. Assuming that is one, that is.

He is awful small for a 15 year old Conan

 

[tecnowraith]

Height does not matter for age. I have know 15 yrs who were 5.6 or 18 yrs' who 5.4.

 

[rogue trooper]

Jason Momoa talks "Conan The Barbarian" and sequel:
http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/833...confirms_conan_the_barbarian_sequel_plan.html

 

[Shawn Wayne]

Jason Momoa talks "Conan The Barbarian" and sequel:
http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/833...confirms_conan_the_barbarian_sequel_plan.html

Thanks for the post!

 

[LongDong]

Height does not matter for age. I have know 15 yrs who were 5.6 or 18 yrs' who 5.4.

It appears you do not know the character. He is small for Conan at 15 very small. I would say he is supposed to be much younger than that in the photo.

 

[LongDong]

Went to the movies yesterday and the teaser trailer played, fairly negative reaction. The older guy in front of me who I would think would enjoy this type of film (in his 50's?) commented "That looks ******ed" and people around him snickered.

Anyone else gotten a reaction in the theater from the teaser - pos or neg?

 

[rogue trooper]

Thanks for the post!

Here's the interview in its entirety. Momoa seems to really get it!! Check it out:
http://www.denofgeek.com/television...w_game_of_thrones_playing_conan_and_more.html

 

[rogue trooper]

Michael A. Stackpole talks novelization and the film:
http://www.conanmovieblog.com/2011/04/07/michael-a-stackpole-on-novelizations-and-the-film/

Jason Momoa on Access Hollywood:
http://www.conanmovieblog.com/2011/04/07/jason-momoa-interview-with-access-hollywood/#more-1751