Dark Tower Movie speculation

[kingricefan]

Most ominous words indeed: a good ending, a satisfying ending. Sounds like it might be another example of 'we've bought the rights to your book(s) and ideas but we don't really like them and/or have the cash to do them justice, so we'll just use the title and go from there.'

[Brian]

Come on people, can we please cut the negativity. This argument is so stale it has worms.

Do not forget that Stephen has a level of editorial control on the screenplay. The creative team has also expressed over-and-over that they plan to honor the source material.

I'd also say that there is *no* ending to the Dark Tower. You guys know this better than anyone. There is no beginning and no end. The first seven books are only part of an "uber" literary and entertainment experience that spans the very definition of epic.

Not to mention the mythos completely embraces and facilitates the possibility for a zillion interpretations and possibilities. As Robin always tells me. There are many, *MANY* levels of the tower.

[JohnDalglish]

Come on people, can we please cut the negativity. This argument is so stale it has worms.

Do not forget that Stephen has a level of editorial control on the screenplay. The creative team has also expressed over-and-over that they plan to honor the source material.

I'd also say that there is *no* ending to the Dark Tower. You guys know this better than anyone. There is no beginning and no end. The first seven books are only part of an "uber" literary and entertainment experience that spans the very definition of epic.

Not to mention the mythos completely embraces and facilitates the possibility for a zillion interpretations and possibilities. As Robin always tells me. There are many, *MANY* levels of the tower.

Hi,

Yes, you're quite right, Brian.

Although when I hear someone trying to assure me that a $45 million budget cut will improve it....well.....smells like ordure to me.

But then, it took a lot of false alarms, John Boorman, Ralph Bakshi etc, before Peter Jackson did LotR.

Good luck to all involved.

Long days and pleasant nights

[momone53]

What would a satisfying be other than the one we all already know?

[Spideyman]

Come on people, can we please cut the negativity. This argument is so stale it has worms.

Do not forget that Stephen has a level of editorial control on the screenplay. The creative team has also expressed over-and-over that they plan to honor the source material.

I'd also say that there is *no* ending to the Dark Tower. You guys know this better than anyone. There is no beginning and no end. The first seven books are only part of an "uber" literary and entertainment experience that spans the very definition of epic.

Not to mention the mythos completely embraces and facilitates the possibility for a zillion interpretations and possibilities. As Robin always tells me. There are many, *MANY* levels of the tower.

Brian,thank you for those words. It is not so much a negative thinking rather a concern over the choice of wording when they described the "ending" in the article. You know I tend always to the positive. It's like being twice shy, as we, the constant readers, have seen books turned into movies that are not true to the book. That is basically what I ask-- desire-- a movie true to the journey. Ka is a wheel and as you say there is no beginning and no ending, and there are many levels, oh indeed, many levels in this journey. My only personal request is that it be true to Sai King's vision of the journey. I trust his judgement, and stated, if it's ok with him--it's ok with me.

[SharonC]

I agree that negativity is the wrong attitude here. I'm just a wait and see person myself. I'm just looking forward to the end of speculation and seeing the finished product. If and when this gets under way, then I will decide if I like it or not.

[Baz]

Were still with you Ron, may beams guide you an your crew of warriors. I wonder if they've had a word with Sony, they might be into this project.

[T2(BEATLOAF)]

At first I was against the making of the movie. There's a pretty good chance that the adaptation, no matter the producer, would be a steaming pile of crap. After a while I started to get into the idea of the DT series as movies and became excited about the project. I had even hoped to find a way to get cast as an extra. When the project was canceled I figured it was probably for the best anyway. I didn't want future generations getting to know Roland and his ka-tet through a ****** movie/mini-series. Now it's back on but with huge cuts to the budget? Noooooooooooooo. I don't know what to think or feel. Sadness is in my emotional forefront right now. Maybe I'll get excited again. This is too much up and down already. Also, I love Javier Bardem, but as Roland? His head is too big. Seriously, he has a pumpkin head. His head screams of excessive living and comfort. He doesn't have enough chisel and grit to his face to portray Roland in my opinion. :-)

[JohnDalglish]

I wonder if they've had a word with Sony, they might be into this project.

Hi,

Hmm, interesting idea!

Perhaps if someone convinced them of the cross-marketing possibilities with games for the Playstation and PSP?

Long days and pleasant nights

[Baz]

Hi,

Hmm, interesting idea!

Perhaps if someone convinced them of the cross-marketing possibilities with games for the Playstation and PSP?

Long days and pleasant nights

Brilliant idea John. With a game that can reach the community on PlayStation Network that could gather interest in the film. Ive not played it but a Red Dead Redemption style game could be very popular especially pushed by a big game company like Rockstar, Bethesda or Konami. I believe Silent Hill was inspired by Sai King an thats done very well