Did you guys hear they're making Eragon into a movie already? It's due to be released in late 2006 and even has some good actors in it. Christopher Paolini is enjoying much success at his young age!
www.eragonmovie.com
This official site is still under construction for some of the sections but there's lots of fan sites with good information too.
www.eragonmovie.com
This official site is still under construction for some of the sections but there's lots of fan sites with good information too.
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Tue, November 1, 2005 - 9:48 AMexcellent! here's the IMDB entry: imdb.com/title/tt0449010/
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Tue, November 1, 2005 - 5:41 PMyeah its cool :) He was talking about it when I went to a book signing of his and he sounded pretty excited about it :)
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Thu, November 3, 2005 - 1:28 AMIsn't it a bitch...whatever happened to other works by older fantasists like (the late) Fritz Leiber, Michael Moorcock and even the author of Jirel of Joiry?
When will their works ever be translated to cinema?
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Sun, November 20, 2005 - 3:18 PMI'd love for Peter Jackson to revisit Middle Earth and do the "Silmarillion". I always wondered what "Wraeththu: The Movie" would be like, too. -
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Mon, November 21, 2005 - 9:29 AM"...I always wondered what "Wraeththu: The Movie" would be like, too."
THAT would be amazing.
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Sun, November 20, 2005 - 8:56 PMI read the book . . . cliche'd tripe. Not looking forward to the movie, especially since there are at least a thousand other great stories more deserving of screen time. -
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Mon, November 21, 2005 - 11:56 AMHear, hear. How about The Clash of Kings? How about Hyperion? How about The Foundation Trilogy? How about The Illearth Trilogy? How about a Perdido Street Station movie?
But some movies are made because the buzz is hot. And the buzz right now for Eragon is blistering. Lucky kid.
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Mon, November 21, 2005 - 4:39 PMI just finished reading the book and it was good not great. Not bad for a 15 year old. It reminded me a lot of the sword of truth. A lot of loose ends. Now there would be a good movie series, The Sword of Truth.
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Tue, November 22, 2005 - 8:23 AM**SPOILERS** if you haven't read 'Eragon' or 'Eldest'...
I didn't realize it until I finished the second book, but 'Eragon' and 'Eldest' bare a striking resemblance to one of my favorite trilogies of all time. Let's take a look -
1. Farm boy from a remote place.
2. Raised by his uncle.
3. Comes to possess a great power that used to be symbol of truth/justice, but now only the main bad guy has.
4. Mentor that has lived nearby his whole life, but dies halfway (or so) in first book.
5. Must learn to control/use new power.
6. Learned (in the second book) that mentor used to be champion and weilded the same power that he has now.
7. Learned (also in the second book) that his true father was second in comand to main bad guy.
Hmmm, ring any bells? If not, imagine it in a Sci-Fi setting, and instead of metal swords, think of long glowing blades. I kept expecting Eragon's mentor (who's name escapes me right now) to speak from beyond, saying, "Use the force, Luke...er, I mean, Eragon."
Don't get me wrong, it's decently written, especially considering he started it when he was 15. But I can't get over how similar they are.
Oh, and in 'Eldest,' I couldn't believe that he actually put in the line, "We don't need no stinking barges." *sigh* Now, he's ripped off Mel Brooks. The books were not written as comedies. References to 'Blazing Saddles' have no place on a different, fantasy world. I'm probably being overly critical here, I know, but c'mon! I was disappointed when I read that.
All of this is my humble opinion, of course. Obviously, he's doing something right, because the books are hugely successful and loved by millions. -
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Tue, November 22, 2005 - 11:22 AMThe "stinking" phrase was originally from Treasure of the Sierra Madre, one of my favorite movies. Yeah, the book is a rip-off of hero themes throughout time. Everything is, really. But what makes things new is the characters and the character here isn't that appealing. Luke had an energy, an eagerness; he was fresh fruit--a waiting receptacle for the dark worms of his dad’s fear and hatred. This character almost seems too wise, too willing to accept the obvious turns of plot.
To be fair it is a remarkable achievement for a 15 year old--I look back at stuff I wrote then, and uh, well, it's embarrassing, and I too ripped off Stars Wars. But the horrific spelling, grammar, and the pizza stains show it to be the work of a 15 year old. Our young writer clearly has some involved parents, a doting older sister, and a really good editor.
But I dislike picking apart a book, especially by someone so young. So I'll point to something I really liked--the cat character. I can't recall its name, but the character, though channeling Puck, felt original.
Anyway. Every poet is a thief. So here's to our latest, youngest poet. I think he's even old enough to drink now. -
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Wed, November 23, 2005 - 11:42 AM"The "stinking" phrase was originally from Treasure of the Sierra Madre"
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Wed, November 23, 2005 - 1:17 PMYeah. The character is called Gold Hat, he's an outlaw in a group of outlaws posing as law enforcement. Dobbs, played by Bogart, asks to see the men's badges and Gold Hat says, "Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges."
Love that movie.
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Wed, November 23, 2005 - 8:13 PMyeah, it's a great movie! i just didn't remember that line... cool.
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