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[mcgreggers99]

I know that there haven't been any official updates on the progress of the ME film, but it was initially slated for 2012. I think we know that isn't going to happen.

The hired screenwriter is Mark Protosevich, and his claim to fame is that he wrote I Am Legend, which to be fair wasn't a horrible film, but if you look at the rest of his body of work you'll see that he isn't exactly batting 1000.

According to Rotten Tomatoes:
http://www.rottentom...rk_protosevich/



I know that ME3 just ended, and it's a bit early to start thinking about the next big thing for this franchise, but I thought it would make for an interesting discussion.


*here's a link to a panel he did with Casey Hudson at Comic-Con in 2011*

Modifié par mcgreggers99, 05 juillet 2012 - 05:20 .

[JayPlays]

Really hope the Mass Effect movie doesn't let the franchise down!

[Uhh.. Jonah]

Poseidon... *shivers*

[Fuzzfro]

Just be thankful Casey hudson and Mac walters aren't doing it.

[mcgreggers99]

Fuzzfro wrote...

Just be thankful Casey hudson and Mac walters aren't doing it.

^^ This ^^

[Izhalezan]

Give it to Joss Whedon, it's your only hope for a good movie.

Modifié par Izhalezan, 05 juillet 2012 - 05:36 .

[Urdnot_Bucdawg]

 Just as long as it's NEVER announced , the film's director is ( brace yourselves ) ...Ewe Bohl < shudders >

[Armass81]

Dont hold your breath... this movie is going to fail.

[warriorN7]

 I am legend was terrible 

[AresKeith]

they should just make it one of those live action 3D movies

[deaddecoy]

Joss Whedon is sort-of a good match for the ME series. He handles multiple characters (like characters in ME2) very well, but I rarely see him go into the philosophical/techy details (like themes in ME1); which could be good or bad.

The teams working on the Total Recall (droids and flying cars) and Dredd (cityscape, gangs, and action) movies might be another option, since it seems like they pretty much came from the ME universe.

James Cameron would be an interesting choice, but you're probably not getting him.

Also, anyone who's written decent Star Trek episodes and is not named Rick Berman.

Modifié par deaddecoy, 05 juillet 2012 - 05:47 .

[JayPlays]

Fuzzfro wrote...

Just be thankful Casey hudson and Mac walters aren't doing it.

Casey is one of the executive producers.

[Grubas]

AresKeith wrote...

they should just make it one of those live action 3D movies

Ice age style.

[mcgreggers99]

JayPlays wrote...

Fuzzfro wrote...

Just be thankful Casey hudson and Mac walters aren't doing it.

Casey is one of the executive producers.

True, and as such he will be one of the primary "guiding hands" in the handling of its execution and development. I wonder if Weeks is looking for a consulting gig...I'd hire him..

As a side note the production company is headed by Avi Arad - CEO of Marvel Entertainment and founder of Marvel Studios. They haven't done too poorly for themselves. Joss would only be a phone call away from this.

Arad is also looking at bringing Uncharted to the big screen too. Looks like he's trying to do for games what he did for comics in Hollywood.

[TMA LIVE]

The problem with making a movie without a director, is that a gun for hire screenwriter is going to be hired to write a script based off the direction of producers. So what you get is a story that's by the books, and has the money approval of many cooks. Cooks who probably never played the game.

[AresKeith]

Grubas wrote...

AresKeith wrote...

they should just make it one of those live action 3D movies

Ice age style.

 or like there trailers looked idk

[mcgreggers99]

TMA LIVE wrote...

The problem with making a movie without a director, is that a gun for hire screenwriter is going to be hired to write a script based off the direction of producers. So what you get is a story that's by the books, and has the money approval of many cooks. Cooks who probably never played the game.

Yeah in this case though I seriously doubt they will let this thing get to film without some serious analysis of the script. After the debacle of the ending of ME3 this franchise has had tons of publicity....negative although it may be.

I can think of a few reasons why we haven't heard more about it yet.

1. The flac from the EC and ME3 ending made Casey have to prioritize and the script if finalized has sat on a shelf while they work on fixing the foundation that they broke.

2. The script came in and it was God-awful, and even Casey knew it and right now its going through re-writes or polishing before it's greenlit.

3. Everybody want's something different from the film. The studio does probably want a big summer tentpole popcorn flick, but the tone might not be close enough to the source material for Casey and mor importantly the doctors Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuck (who are also listed as executive producers)

Call me crazy but the Doctors have had a rough year in terms of credibility with SWTOR losing players and the whole ME3 issue.


here's the official thread btw:
http://social.biowar...9/index/2717410

Modifié par mcgreggers99, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:11 .

[Fredvdp]

Never judge a screenwriter and his screenplays based on the movie you saw. If you want to judge a screenwriter, read his screenplays.

This column explains what can go wrong: www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp15.Building.the.Bomb.html

Sometimes producers force the writers to make a new, inferior draft. Does that mean the writer is bad?

Modifié par Fredvdp, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:28 .

[Blueprotoss]

Fuzzfro wrote...

Just be thankful Casey hudson and Mac walters aren't doing it.

This is a straw-mann that I'm surprised people are still using based on how Casey didn't join the ME3 until the end of the developement/production cycles and how Mac is thrown under the bus from a small uproar.  I'm sure a lot of people would rather hear some constructive criticism instead petty insults and its time to leave the dead horse alone.

TMA LIVE wrote...

The problem with making a movie without a director, is that a gun for hire screenwriter is going to be hired to write a script based off the direction of producers. So what you get is a story that's by the books, and has the money approval of many cooks. Cooks who probably never played the game.

You really don't need to play a game to write a good adaption or direct a good movie just like want happened with Resident Evil, Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider, and Silent Hill.  you can also say the same about comic book movies based with John Favre and Sam Raimi.

mcgreggers99 wrote...

Yeah in this case though I seriously doubt they will let this thing get to film without some serious analysis of the script. After the debacle of the ending of ME3 this franchise has had tons of publicity....negative although it may be.

I just wanted to point out that the ending contraversy was a small uproar and this movie would be designed around movie goers then ME fans. The rest of your comment is just misinformation and you beating a dead horse.

Modifié par Blueprotoss, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:34 .

[mcgreggers99]

Fredvdp wrote...

Never judge a screenwriter and his screenplays based on the movie you saw. If you want to judge a screenwriter, read his screenplays.

While I agree with the idea that no writer shoul be judged on someone's interpretation of their work, the job of a screenwriter is to create something compelling to bring to the screen. Some of the best screenplays ever written can be read like novels and you can almost see the film in your head as you read them, but the bad ones start off with a bad premise and just get worse in the execution of the ideas. Even good directors often can't save bad screenplays.

[XqctaX]

i dont see this going well unless DREW K is over seeing and peer-reviewing EVERYTHING

[AresKeith]

Blueprotoss wrote...

Fuzzfro wrote...

Just be thankful Casey hudson and Mac walters aren't doing it.

This is a straw-mann that I'm surprised people are still using based on how Casey didn't join the ME3 until the end of the developement/production cycles and how Mac is thrown under the bus from a small uproar.  I'm sure a lot of people would rather hear some constructive criticism instead petty insults and its time to leave the dead horse alone.

TMA LIVE wrote...

The problem with making a movie without a director, is that a gun for hire screenwriter is going to be hired to write a script based off the direction of producers. So what you get is a story that's by the books, and has the money approval of many cooks. Cooks who probably never played the game.

You really don't need to play a game to write a good adaption or direct a good movie just like want happened with Resident Evil, Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider, and Silent Hill.  you can also say the same about comic book movies based with John Favre and Sam Raimi. 

the Resident Evil movies suck

[mcgreggers99]

Fredvdp wrote...

Never judge a screenwriter and his screenplays based on the movie you saw. If you want to judge a screenwriter, read his screenplays.

This column explains what can go wrong: www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp15.Building.the.Bomb.html

That was a good read... it reminded me of this classic bit with Kevin Smith:

[Blueprotoss]

AresKeith wrote...

the Resident Evil movies suck

If that was really true then why do they keep on making triple digits at the box office and the series is currently on its 6th installment because its a very successful series.

Fredvdp wrote...

Never judge a screenwriter and his screenplays based on the movie you saw. If you want to judge a screenwriter, read his screenplays.

This column explains what can go wrong: www.wordplayer.com/columns/wp15.Building.the.Bomb.html

Sometimes producers force the writers to make a new, inferior draft. Does that mean the writer is bad?

Its based on the cast and crew as a whole because a couple minor things can be devastating like one actress like Meghan Fox, a director like Uwe Boll, or a screenwriter like M Night. 

mcgreggers99 wrote...

While I agree with the idea that no writer shoul be judged on someone's interpretation of their work, the job of a screenwriter is to create something compelling to bring to the screen. Some of the best screenplays ever written can be read like novels and you can almost see the film in your head as you read them, but the bad ones start off with a bad premise and just get worse in the execution of the ideas. Even good directors often can't save bad screenplays.

This is very true. 

Modifié par Blueprotoss, 05 juillet 2012 - 06:34 .