[lobo the wolfman]

I am kinda of overjoyed that they are finally making a new Conan film, yet kinda worried that it could be more like 'The Scorpion King' then any thing else.

Here is the link,
Conan on imdb

But in Short Conan is going to be played by Jason Momoa ( Ronan Dex from Stargate Atlantis and Khal Drogo from 'A Game of Thrones) which could maybe work l guess.............
His father is Ron Perlman, the main bad guy is Stephen Lang (Scar colonel from Avatar), Rachel Nichols ( Shana 'Scarlett' O'Hara from G.I Joe) and Rose 'I am Red Sonja!!' McGowan are in it as well.

It is Directed by Marcus Nispel (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake, Friday the 13th remake, and Pathfinder which l didn't mind), and filming started on the March 15, 2010.



I am just hoping that a child hood hero doesn't get screwed over.

Also it would be awesome if they can reuse the same music, the original soundtrack by Basil Poledouris was, and still is, in my mind, a masterpiece.

[Vengeance]

It kind of looks like this is going to be a retread of the original Conan the Barbarian. There are so many great Conan stories that it would have been nice to have seen a movie touch on some of them. I will hold out hope as I like Ron Perlman but....

[Ulrik]

Everything is OK...except director. Marcus Nispel is terrible director...his best shot is Pathfinder and thats about 5/10 rating for me (and I like Urban, Love Moon Bloodgood and art style of movie)... he has problem with action scenes, cant work with CGi and worst - cant build climax...his remake of Friday 13th was horrible... Jesus, why such idiot has to do Conan...?

[Darkwatch]

Actually there is a lot wrong.

Rose McGowan should not be Red Sonja, she is neither tall nor endowed enough for the part. Rodriguez is the only reason she got the role.

Momoa as Conan is technically possible but I'm sure they could do better.

Perlman will be good.

But overall I have a bad feeling.

[RodeoRanch]

I want it so very much to be awesome. But I too have the strong feeling it's going to be awful.

[HoosierDaddy]

I thought this was about Conan O'Brien.

My geek swerves where your nerd runs straight.

This post has been edited by H.D.: 02 April 2010 - 04:09 AM

[Aristai]

The potential to swing either way. But I'll try and remain hopefull and figure it's about time the big man got back on the screen.

[MTS]

1011? Dang, I'm a millennium late. And I was looking forward to it too...

[masan's saddle]

Whilst I still harbour some hopes that the new Predators rebootquel will be awesome, I fear this will suck massive balls.

Even my missus likes the original Conan flick, so I was not surprised when I told her about this potential donkey cock of a movie that her lamentations started in earnest.

Also, I haven't read the gumph yet, but Rose McGowan as Red Sonja !?! WTF is that all about ? Red Sonja wasn't in the original movie, nor did their paths meet in any of the original books if my memory serves. Completely different storyline, although Ahnuld was in that crappy movie with Bridget whasserface, he played Prince something or other.

As you may be able to tell, my memory may have failed so I may be incorrect

[Darkwatch]

This is why Red Sonja will be there.

Red Sonja project

Rodriguez's production.

Directed by a man with an impressive pedigree:

Animals (2008)
The Safe Side (2005) (V)
Highlander: Endgame (2000)

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0007439/

[Aristai]

The Red Sonja bit is old news these days. The promo posters have been floating around for what like a year or more? And while I tend to agree, why bother having her in this movie, it won't really put me off seeing it that much.

[Darkwatch]

It's a marketing plug.

It will help solidify the production of Red Sonja if she appears in Conan and it will attract those lonesome fanboys who have a disturbing collection of Red Sonja action figures.

[Jusentantaka]

Hey! Don't you be knocking my collection of action figures!


This movie is going to be a career killer for all involved, I see it now...

[Aristai]

For some reason this makes me think of the Conan cartoon. Good times.

[Aptorian]

Jason Momoa as Conan? That is stupidest shit I've heard in a long time. I strongly disliked the guy is SG: Atlantis, now they want him to play the role of a gigantic, musclebound savage capable of lifting a horse?

The images don't quite fit:





To be honest, currently the best choice would probably be The Rock:



At least he looks the part. All though it seems that Dwayne has been shying away from action hero type roles for a long while now.

[masan's saddle]

Looks like Rose McGowan has ditched Red Sonya, to be replaced by...Megan Fox.

The film will suck even more than was thought possible, however DVD sales will propel the film into the stratosphere as teenage boys the world over indulge in the wankfest that is essentially one long slow mo of a chainmail and leather clad Megan Fox riding a horse.

I may also have to purchase the movie for research purposes.

[bubba]

Damn...thought this thread was about Veng.......

[Aptorian]

I predict Red Sonja will be a mix of Barbwire and Barberella set in the ancient past.

If it becomes anything like Charlies Angels I will watch the hell out of it.

[Gothos]

I don't mind Momoa, in fact his is my fav char from Atlantis (maybe b/c the rest are totally uninteresting), but he's not one to play Conan. A fucking CIMMERIAN. Think celts. He's caught way too much tan for that. Also, he's too small.


The Conan franchise is about to get raped.