tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post2027036138036516175..comments2024-03-17T00:00:13.417+00:00Comments on The Wertzone: What news on the WHEEL OF TIME TV series?Adam Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-60433808131664176582017-04-20T19:47:12.122+00:002017-04-20T19:47:12.122+00:00Worth checking out the breaking news today:
http:...Worth checking out the breaking news today:<br /><br />http://thewertzone.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/wheel-of-time-tv-series-picked-up-by.htmlAdam Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-6080479694080057312017-04-20T19:27:28.836+00:002017-04-20T19:27:28.836+00:00Okay, first things first.
I'm a massive WoT f...Okay, first things first.<br /><br />I'm a massive WoT fan, and nothing would make me happier than a well-made TV series. I do agree that the casting and the budget will be the biggest two problems. However, another issue is the director, who do we (the fanbase) want directing the series?<br /><br />My choice is probably the obvious one, Peter Jackson, his work on LotR was off the charts, and I have a feeling, if he's read the Tolkien books, he'll have read the Jordan books.<br /><br />As for casting, Jordan has 2000+ named characters throughout the series, the most obvious way to deal with it is an open casting call. As for the armies and other masses, either CGI using the MASSIVE program, or they can do what The Walking Dead did and let bystanders get involved.<br /><br />Budget is the one issue that I will leave untouched.<br /><br />I might come up with some more potential roadblocks, but this is what I can come up with for now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-13749988686598652342017-04-08T04:35:14.360+00:002017-04-08T04:35:14.360+00:00Thirdly: WoT is actually a VERY dark series from m...Thirdly: WoT is actually a VERY dark series from monsters to torture to mind control to slavery. In all honesty a lot of mature stories are labeled as YA and should not be portrayed as such. I pray the producers are not as enslaved to this rating system for I'd love a more accurate presentation then Shannara received.<br /><br />Lastly: it should be easy to shorten it. Much like Tolkiens work a lot of the books thickness is due to descriptive dialogue which can be summed up just by a scene shot. The real question is... Will their special effects budget be up to task with portraying some of the more elaborate weaves? (Such as death gates and flame threads) or will they try to save a penny with more generic weaves like fireballs? I'm hoping that they don't sacrifice quality for profit gain. (If they don't... Then the book sales should skyrocket once more) a little personal suggestion; perhaps change the series end a little. I've always been bothered by Rand just wandering off and leaving everyone he loves behind. It never sat right with me...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-60190689273927811622017-04-08T04:27:38.131+00:002017-04-08T04:27:38.131+00:00Few thoughts here:
Firstly WoT is my hands down f...Few thoughts here:<br /><br />Firstly WoT is my hands down favorite series of all time. As a Harry potter, LOTR, Mortal Instruments, Narnia, and Shannara fan that means quite a bit.<br /><br />Secondly: I pray to God that MTV doesn't get their hands on it because what they did to The Elfstones Of Shannara was a blatant travesty. Shannara was my favorite series for most of my life, up until the wheel of time and I'd had high hopes for a good tv show or movie but instead I ended up wanting to choke someone out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-1284637415963274472017-04-03T23:48:44.485+00:002017-04-03T23:48:44.485+00:00We at least know the TV series is in development l...We at least know the TV series is in development like I said. If you cannot figure that out rweakley, then you are the only one who does not get it and has a problem with it.<br /><br />All of this news about the TV series makes people respond in three ways. First off are the complainers and whiners. People who just cry like little girls about the series. Second are the people who give a negative complaint or just have to give a negative opinion like pissants about TWOT series or other people. Lastly are people who actually enjoy the series and are excited about the TV series and add meaningful comments to the discussion.<br /><br />Nobody really cares too much about the first two types of people. They get whats coming to them and they know it. <br /><br />As for TLOTR series, I enjoyed Tolkiens books, yet it is not without flaws also. In TFOTR, near the beginning, he mentions the charcter Tom Bombadil, but does not explain too much how he is critcal to the story. Tolkien also mentions a number of other things in his series without explaining or giving details about them. I read the books, and then saw the movies. I thought the movies were much better.<br /><br />RJ put a lot of attention and details into the series which is why people enjoy it so much.<br /><br />Getting back to the TV series, I am staying positive and keeping expectations low in spite of my doubts and misgivings as I mentioned in earlier comments, although I do think TWOT TV series is something to look forward to for me at least.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969912900017213245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-8952934135208482542017-03-31T14:51:33.729+00:002017-03-31T14:51:33.729+00:00To Martin McCormick: Tbh, twot is a good novel but...To Martin McCormick: Tbh, twot is a good novel but nothing more. It's right there on the limit of being just a YA novel. It's quite evident that Jordan was not a good writer, but of course you have to consider the book for what it is, a fantasy novel with a well developed world and story. This was enough to make me read all the books. This was exactly the type of book i wanted when i looked for a good fantasy novel. A well define world where to escape.<br />They are of course not at the same level as lotr, but that's pretty obvious, as Tolkien was a philologist and a university professor.<br />On the other hand, if i want to read something that is actually very well written, i read novels from hemingway, pirandello, franzen, tolstoj, ferrante, munro etc etc. Do not even think that i need to explain why, if you read them it's self-evident.<br /><br />Regarding the tv series, I really hope HBO or Netflix will produce it. They are among the few that can really give us good screenplay and epic YA-bullshit-free scenes.Francescohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584191371878055903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-32131432235162829942017-03-28T03:24:18.118+00:002017-03-28T03:24:18.118+00:00Charles Clark, you say "as we all know."...Charles Clark, you say "as we all know." Who is "we all?" Seems not much is known at all. We haven't heard anything in what...a year? I'm becoming skeptical.RSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00102683632582734003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-51811003042865991972017-03-25T01:27:26.560+00:002017-03-25T01:27:26.560+00:00That tv series was disappointing. The elfstones o...That tv series was disappointing. The elfstones of Shannara was my fav book in that series too. Idk why they got MTV to do it. Dumbasses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231033974308390415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-23680325414124880552017-03-25T01:25:40.947+00:002017-03-25T01:25:40.947+00:00Yeah Netflix or Starz are our best bets here. They...Yeah Netflix or Starz are our best bets here. They both have the money and they both can show whatever they want. So Rand completely destroying trollocs will actually have the gore it should<br /> Lol but i hope they don't cut much content and definitely not whole books out. That would be stupid. They can have a bunch of seasons with all of the content and every book was very goodAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231033974308390415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-28639601882549902182017-03-25T01:14:51.905+00:002017-03-25T01:14:51.905+00:00Whatttt???!! Lol you are the only person I know w...Whatttt???!! Lol you are the only person I know who has ever called the wheel of Time series mediocre.. im just curious what do you consider to be good novels?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231033974308390415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-77640622187608337322017-03-23T07:57:29.290+00:002017-03-23T07:57:29.290+00:00Was i talking to you Charles Clark? Read the first...Was i talking to you Charles Clark? Read the first comment instead and you will know that i was talking to the idiot who made the first comment -.-Gaaaalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458539417472716616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-91280809970693152112017-03-23T05:00:09.410+00:002017-03-23T05:00:09.410+00:00It is not dead in the water, it is still in progre...It is not dead in the water, it is still in progress, as we all know. By the way unknown you might want to call it this project and not thus etc. You might want to proofread your spelling.<br /><br />I know a lot of people have doubts about TWOT TV series. I am not perfect and have my doubts as well.<br /><br />But basically, it is like this. I enjoy TWOT series immensely. It came out as a book series, and I love to read. Since the TV series is still in production after the book series, everybody knows that the TV series will be much different FROM EVERYONES EXPECTATIONS including my own. Movies based on books are always different, and that is ok.<br /><br />I want to stay positive and keep my expectations low about the TV series. That way I will not be too upset, although I look forward to hearing more about and watching the TV series eventually whenever it comes out.<br /><br />At least that way I can learn about this and apply it to my own life and find happiness in my own life even if the TV series is way different. I have TWOT series, and other great books, movies, games etc. to enjoy. <br /><br />Wishing everyone a happy easter and a great 2017.Charles Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805665633066760770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-22659004950659739382017-03-21T02:52:10.170+00:002017-03-21T02:52:10.170+00:00I hate to say it but outs string to feel like thus...I hate to say it but outs string to feel like thus project is dead in the waterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12219532207285276078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-73894582674943848162017-03-19T04:42:57.453+00:002017-03-19T04:42:57.453+00:00If the series is produced by a big-name company (a...If the series is produced by a big-name company (as it seems it is), I personally expect them to ruin it by throwing in profanity and needless sexuality, to attract a mature "new era" crowd, and to compete with GOT crudeness. Hoping against it, though.Miles Rexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-71008452824011201502017-03-10T23:12:16.711+00:002017-03-10T23:12:16.711+00:00It's a bit odd. The option was bought and the ...It's a bit odd. The option was bought and the money spent, so the studio's reasons for not formally announcing it are completely unknown.Adam Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-36682657938647225442017-03-10T22:39:49.050+00:002017-03-10T22:39:49.050+00:00Is no news bad news? You'd think there would b...Is no news bad news? You'd think there would be an official update by now if there were any progress on this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-90364186504446854932017-02-24T20:36:26.722+00:002017-02-24T20:36:26.722+00:00To rweakley:
There are definitely a lot of charac...To rweakley:<br /><br />There are definitely a lot of characters in TWOT series, though I do not have as hard a time keeping track of them in TWOT as opposed to ASOIAF. <br /><br />About TWOT series appearing on a cable channel or whatever network, I am hoping it will be great, yet keeping expectations low. I think it will be done right, though just have to wait, and see.<br /><br />Wishing everyone a happy Easter in advance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969912900017213245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-16285078684731967272017-02-19T13:15:11.138+00:002017-02-19T13:15:11.138+00:00whatever the case,
Let's all dream about them ...whatever the case,<br />Let's all dream about them spending millions on it, use the best screenwriters, and continue to the end if they start it. If they fail to deliver any of those things, I will not be watching. If there is 1 series I don't want them to screw up, it's this one. I grew up with this world even more than LOTR, and will not see it ruined. Fingers crossed, but the bar for this is raised to Jupiter or beyond.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963219677946372048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-56949776426821063802017-02-10T07:13:41.596+00:002017-02-10T07:13:41.596+00:00Don't forget the fact that there are 2000 or s...Don't forget the fact that there are 2000 or some odd characters!RSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00102683632582734003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-39133002073326532532017-02-05T03:23:41.280+00:002017-02-05T03:23:41.280+00:00To Gaaalf:
I did not say the novels were mediocre...To Gaaalf:<br /><br />I did not say the novels were mediocre. You did. TG and RJ books are all pretty long books. I am familiar with both series because I have read both series before. And just because TG books are long does not make them bad books. Still I enjoy RJ series more though.<br /><br />And it is good to hear this news about the potential TWOT TV series.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969912900017213245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-8436861162354935942017-01-30T10:25:46.998+00:002017-01-30T10:25:46.998+00:00Exciting to know about WoT.. Wished I could get mo...Exciting to know about WoT.. Wished I could get more information about <a href="http://www.ultraindia.com/movie-catlogue" rel="nofollow">film rights</a> of other interesting projects like these!Aamirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329350564202690212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-91751252546491660372017-01-25T11:16:56.603+00:002017-01-25T11:16:56.603+00:00WoT is different than GoT. There is much more focu...WoT is different than GoT. There is much more focus on use of the One power and magic. Given the diverse landscapes, I think an animated production would be the best. The cost is lower so you could produce more episodes. You wouldn't have the issues with real characters aging or large scale battles over 10+ seasons. The problem is american animation is so poorly done, like so many super-hero shows, when compared to Japanese anime.<br /><br />A poorly done series is worse than no series at all and I am afraid a live action series will cut corners, delete too many scenes and wind up never finishing with the amazing ending battle scenes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809162029482795135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-59228198313142660092017-01-16T22:34:28.131+00:002017-01-16T22:34:28.131+00:00best comment ever best comment ever Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-90629985219051717912017-01-14T03:49:11.182+00:002017-01-14T03:49:11.182+00:00Lets face it; the key issue any producer would loo...Lets face it; the key issue any producer would look at is how long and detailed the books are. In order to do the books as a TV series some things would need to be trimmed out of the show. There are parts of the books that are not totally necessary to carry the story line with out changing the intended story.<br /><br />If this is done by HBO, they will cut each season down to 10 one-hour episodes (Per Book). They also have the option to do books 8 threw 10 as one season and somehow find a way to do 12 threw 14 as one. But that still leaves us with ten seasons. This would need to be cut down to seven or eight seasons to make it commercially viable to produce.<br /><br />The key trap is in order to do this as a full 14+ season story, Is if a cast member gets a better offer or dies or any other unforeseeable issue. It would better to be done as a CGI or animation story. This would be to allow replacing various cast members with people that sound similar while keeping the same appearance.<br /><br />GOT had the two advantages of having the original author handy and that not all the books were printed at the start of season one. For WOT they don’t have these advantages. With a large fan base (shown by how many books were sold) there is a fairly large group of people that will need to be pleased. <br /><br />So the choice is to cut the story down or to do it as CGI. I don’t see any way around it. Whatever way they choose to do it, to make it good it will need a decent budget to allow it do dazzle the fans or it will just piss off the fans and not make it past the first season.Fantom Crazy Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652981769596422409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-66347446224171955122017-01-06T04:19:40.863+00:002017-01-06T04:19:40.863+00:00You're looking at an MTV-produced show as to h...You're looking at an MTV-produced show as to how the quality would be?<br /><br />MTV hasn't had decent programming since... ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com