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2015/02/07 11:30:06
Subject: Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
The Legend of Zelda,” one of the most popular videogame series of all time, is in the works as a television show at Netflix.
The video streaming service is in the early stages of developing a live action series based on “Zelda,” about an ordinary boy named Link who must rescue a princess named Zelda and save a fantasy world called Hyrule, said a person familiar with the matter. As it seeks writers to work on the show, Netflix is describing it as “Game of Thrones” for a family audience, this person said.
The “Zelda” games have traditionally included swords and sorcery, like “Game of Thrones” or “Lord of the Rings,” but typically with a more light-hearted, kid-friendly tone.
Netflix is said to be working closely with Nintendo, the Japanese game developer that has made about 20 “The Legend of Zelda” games since the original, which was released in the U.S. in 1987.
Nintendo is very protective of its intellectual property and has allowed few adaptations over the years. An animated “Legend of Zelda” series ran for just one season in 1989. A 1993 movie based on Nintendo’s “Super Mario Bros.” was an infamous bomb.
As it is still seeking a writer to work on the series, Netflix has a long road to travel before a “Legend of Zelda” series actually becomes a reality. It’s also possible that Netflix or Nintendo will kill the project before it gets off the ground.
A Netflix spokeswoman declined to comment. A Nintendo spokesman said the company “doesn’t comment on rumors and speculation.”
It probably won't happen knowing Nintendo and their properties, but Netflix has a good run so far on originals. This could be really good
2015/02/07 11:56:03
Subject: Re:Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
Cmon guys, if it's going to be remotely like GoT and coupled with how Netflix has been doing so well with originals...... I see this having the potential to kick booty
2015/02/07 17:25:28
Subject: Re:Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
Waiting for my shill money from Spiral Arm Studios
This will either be good or really really really bad.
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Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
No. This is pretty much doomed with how Link is as a character.
The silent protagonist works for video games because players can impart themselves into the character. Once you give them more lines and have to define their character outside of the broad strokes needed for a game, you begin to alienate and upset the target audience.
I mean, Link has been given a voice, character development and speaking lines twice before. How'd those go?
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The biggest problem with this is that in order for it to be good its going to have to be way darker than any Zelda game. And thats probably not going to happen.
Self-proclaimed evil Cat-person. Dues Ex Felines
Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
Grey Templar wrote: The biggest problem with this is that in order for it to be good its going to have to be way darker than any Zelda game. And thats probably not going to happen.
I dunno, Majora's Mask was pretty damn dark, and is probably thought of as the second-best or so LoZ game in the series, second only to OoT.
Mandorallen turned back toward the insolently sneering baron. 'My Lord,' The great knight said distantly, 'I find thy face apelike and thy form misshapen. Thy beard, moreover, is an offence against decency, resembling more closely the scabrous fur which doth decorate the hinder portion of a mongrel dog than a proper adornment for a human face. Is it possibly that thy mother, seized by some wild lechery, did dally at some time past with a randy goat?' - Mimbrate Knight Protector Mandorallen.
Excerpt from "Seeress of Kell", Book Five of The Malloreon series by David Eddings.
"You need not fear us, unless you are a dark heart, a vile one who preys on the innocent; I promise, you can’t hide forever in the empty darkness, for we will hunt you down like the animals you are, and pull you into the very bowels of hell." Iron - Within Temptation
2015/02/07 19:11:42
Subject: Re:Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
Waiting for my shill money from Spiral Arm Studios
I mean dark as in explicit death scenes and violence.
Self-proclaimed evil Cat-person. Dues Ex Felines
Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
curran12 wrote: No. This is pretty much doomed with how Link is as a character.
The silent protagonist works for video games because players can impart themselves into the character. Once you give them more lines and have to define their character outside of the broad strokes needed for a game, you begin to alienate and upset the target audience.
I mean, Link has been given a voice, character development and speaking lines twice before. How'd those go?
You're using the best ways to prove it'll suck because those are absolutely terrible. Of course using that line of thinking it'll suck. How about looking at the rest of the LoZ material, and mate that with a light version of GoT and stop being pessimistic. It really has a good chance of being good. Netflix has made several originals that have great writing, whether it's dark or funny or what, they've proved they can do it.
2015/02/07 20:45:35
Subject: Re:Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
Waiting for my shill money from Spiral Arm Studios
He said LotR cartoon. The Hobbit one was good. the LotR were hilariously bad.
Only good thing to come out of the cartoon LotR was the "Where there's a whip..." song.
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Self-proclaimed evil Cat-person. Dues Ex Felines
Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
Waiting for my shill money from Spiral Arm Studios
How about the totally unscary Balrog?
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Self-proclaimed evil Cat-person. Dues Ex Felines
Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
Grey Templar wrote: The biggest problem with this is that in order for it to be good its going to have to be way darker than any Zelda game. And thats probably not going to happen.
Why would making it dark make it better? I've had gaks that have been pretty dark before but that didn't always make them my best ones.
2015/02/08 09:44:40
Subject: Re:Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
Grey Templar wrote: The biggest problem with this is that in order for it to be good its going to have to be way darker than any Zelda game. And thats probably not going to happen.
Why would making it dark make it better? I've had gaks that have been pretty dark before but that didn't always make them my best ones.
Because the very best Zelda games had a dark theme to them. Majora's Mask, Ocarina of time, and Twilight princess all had a dark tone.
Really if you look at the lore, all Zelda games are pretty dark. Link, Zelda, and Ganon are just three people who constantly get reincarnate to continue their war of good vs evil over and over and over again in a never ending cycle. The good people(s) of Hyrule, are just the innocent bystanders in an unending cosmic war that has ravaged the land like never before with total destruction from mountain to shore! No matter how many times Link wins, Ganon will just come back later to start it all over again.
it's damn dark as is XD
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LordofHats wrote: Really if you look at the lore, all Zelda games are pretty dark. Link, Zelda, and Ganon are just three people who constantly get reincarnate to continue their war of good vs evil over and over and over again in a never ending cycle. The good people(s) of Hyrule, are just the innocent bystanders in an unending cosmic war that has ravaged the land like never before with total destruction from mountain to shore! No matter how many times Link wins, Ganon will just come back later to start it all over again.
it's damn dark as is XD
TBH if they made a movie of the Wind Waker they'd at least have a rather definite kill-scene on Ganondorf.
For thirteen years I had a dog with fur the darkest black. For thirteen years he was my friend, oh how I want him back.
2015/02/08 12:25:53
Subject: Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
I've often seen the new BBC series of 'The Musketeers' as a more family friendly version of Game of Thrones.
The actress who plays "Mi'lady" is basically a spitting image of [strikethrough]Cersei Lannister[/strikethrough] [strikethrough]Sarah Connor[/strikethrough] Lena Headey.
2015/02/08 20:21:27
Subject: Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
LordofHats wrote: Really if you look at the lore, all Zelda games are pretty dark. Link, Zelda, and Ganon are just three people who constantly get reincarnate to continue their war of good vs evil over and over and over again in a never ending cycle. The good people(s) of Hyrule, are just the innocent bystanders in an unending cosmic war that has ravaged the land like never before with total destruction from mountain to shore! No matter how many times Link wins, Ganon will just come back later to start it all over again.
it's damn dark as is XD
TBH if they made a movie of the Wind Waker they'd at least have a rather definite kill-scene on Ganondorf.
I couldn't resist!
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2015/02/08 21:14:36
Subject: Netflix Legend of Zelda possibly in works
"Like Game of Thrones" must be the TV-pitch equivalent to "Like The Dark Knight..." in movies.
Game of thrones is one of the very few shows which has consistently had more viewers on every episode, in the successive seasons, every single time. (I.E Season 2 ep 1 had more viewers than Season 1 ep 1) It's no suprise it's a tagline!
There are really not a lot of shows that can claim that, much less for four seasons in a row!
being a zelda fan, please, god no. just, no. and with the idea of a "game of thrones" for kids? dafaq? please, let netflix fail this endeavor and have it never see the light of day.
I'll never be able to repay CA for making GW realize that The Old World was a cash cow, left to die in a field.
I'll hold out for good
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