Author Topic: is your neckbeard ready for live action Zelda on Netflix? (Read 4093 times)

Eschaton · « **on:** February 06, 2015, 05:18:59 PM »

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/02/06/legend-of-zelda-netflix-series/

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“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 spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Cheddahz · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:20:14 PM »

toku · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:20:25 PM »

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:21:42 PM »

Wake me up when Daredevil starts

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:22:00 PM »

sigh

I could at least be moderately interested in an animated Zelda series. But live action? You know it's going to be cheap looking...

toku · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:23:34 PM »

Yeah. Crazy thing too PD is Netflix don't make cheap shows. Like they're gonna be throwing at LEAST sixty mill at this when even half that would make a pretty solid animated adventure.

toku · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:30:07 PM »

fuck a girl with ballad of the windfish on the stereo and this show on mute in the background, call that "PDing"

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:30:58 PM »

Quote from: Esch on February 06, 2015, 05:26:16 PM

this is gonna be hot but you know you gotta watch just at least a couple episodes to watch the car crash

Only watching it live with people making fun of the fuckery will make it worthwhile though

spoiler (click to show/hide)

The story of me and Empire

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:32:39 PM »

The problem is that unless you have a really good costume and set designer it's VERY hard to make a fantasy show look sleek on television, regardless of budget. That King Arthur show on Starz had quite an impressive budget but looked very similar to ABC's Merlin miniseries from the 90s. Game Of Thrones had a huge budget but looked pretty damn ugly in S1.

It's not like Zelda even has a truly distinct or noteworthy look either, which means whoever designs it will be leaning on a variety of generic shit. This is gonna be ugly...

toku · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:41:30 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 06, 2015, 05:32:39 PM

The problem is that unless you have a really good costume and set designer it's VERY hard to make a fantasy show look sleek on television, regardless of budget. That King Arthur show on Starz had quite an impressive budget but looked very similar to ABC's Merlin miniseries from the 90s. Game Of Thrones had a huge budget but looked pretty damn ugly in S1.

It's not like Zelda even has a truly distinct or noteworthy look either, which means whoever designs it will be leaning on a variety of generic shit. This is gonna be ugly...

Needs to go bright and colorful too imo. They absolute cannot go anywhere near TP style art wise. Broad color palette, light tone and characters. If this is some serious shit even 40% of the time it's gonna fail.

cool breeze · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:56:25 PM »

if it's actually about Link on his adventure to save Zelda, it can turn out interesting. that also sounds expensive to have new locations every episode or two with no real main set. and the way TV shows are, it'd be hard to establish a supporting cast and b story for the episodes.

archie4208 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:05:38 PM »

Quote from: Esch on February 06, 2015, 05:39:56 PM

what if this has no actual VA and just moon noises with subtitles

Then Nintards will be clamoring for Emmy nominations.

helios · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:09:00 PM »

I want it based on Majora's Mask with Peter Stormare as the Mask Salesman, Danny DeVito as Skullkid, and Mia Khalifa as one of the Gerudo pirates.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:15:01 PM »

I really can't imagine this actually working, but I'll watch a few episodes just to see how bad it is.

mormapope · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:15:09 PM »

Quote from: helios on February 06, 2015, 06:09:00 PM

I want it based on Majora's Mask with Peter Stormare as the Mask Salesman, Danny DeVito as Skullkid, and Mia Khalifa as one of the Gerudo pirates.

All the Gorons should be Danny Devito and Michael Chiklis , all the Zoras should be voiced by Steve Buscemi, Mask Salesman should be Matthew Mcconaughey, Skullkid should be Lil B.

helios · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:21:11 PM »

Quote from: mormapope on February 06, 2015, 06:15:09 PM

Quote from: helios on February 06, 2015, 06:09:00 PM
I want it based on Majora's Mask with Peter Stormare as the Mask Salesman, Danny DeVito as Skullkid, and Mia Khalifa as one of the Gerudo pirates.

All the Gorons should be Danny Devito and Michael Chiklis , all the Zoras should be voiced by Steve Buscemi, Mask Salesman should be Matthew Mcconaughey, Skullkid should be Lil B.

Hmm, Danny DeVito wouldn't even need to be put in makeup for that

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:22:38 PM »

The combination of Cherokee and Pacific Islander blood in me means my neck doesn't really grow hair.

EXCUSSSSSSE ME, PRINCESS

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:26:33 PM »

should at least open up some classic trolling opportunities. what better way to show how vapid and empty Zelda is than to turn it into a television show. Gonna be hard for fanboys to defend.

nudemacusers · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:33:10 PM »

warming up my gif maker as I type. I'm gonna eat.

kick51 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:34:03 PM »

lets face it-- it only has to be about a 1/10th as good as an average TV show for fanboys to splooge over it and start throwing around "hey at least it's not boring like the Wire"

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #20 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:35:45 PM »

Bet my kid watches it, because, you know, it'll be targeted to children. Not man children.

Himu · « **Reply #21 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:36:06 PM »

Have to see this for fuckery

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:53:14 PM »

I hope Link bones Marin.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #23 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:01:07 PM »

LA>>>LTTP

Himu · « **Reply #24 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:10:13 PM »

Shut up pd

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #25 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:13:25 PM »

I hope every episode has at least 10 minutes of link pushing blocks.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #26 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:29:04 PM »

I'd imagine that if this turns out good it'll be because it will have very little in common with the videogame

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:35:40 PM »

I hope it isn't canon, causing much butthurt among gamers.

Sausage · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2015, 08:08:54 PM »

Zelda is my all time favorite video game series. So hyped for this!!!!

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2015, 08:29:53 PM »

Quote from: Mary Tyler Whore on February 06, 2015, 07:35:40 PM

I hope it isn't canon, causing much butthurt among gamers.

Wouldn't Zelda fans be more upset if it was canon, especially if it was terrible (which it will be)?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2015, 08:38:05 PM »

So much chicken chasing about to happen

pilonv1 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 06, 2015, 08:54:08 PM »

Hope Tingle is in it

helios · « **Reply #32 on:** February 06, 2015, 09:08:46 PM »

I want that Kaepora Gaebora in it and deliver awesome monologues that can't be skipped.

StealthFan · « **Reply #33 on:** February 06, 2015, 09:36:38 PM »

Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock. I expect this to be like Marco Polo, boring but competent.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 06, 2015, 09:55:38 PM »

Quote from: StealthFan on February 06, 2015, 09:36:38 PM

Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock.

That animated horse show looks pretty bad

nudemacusers · « **Reply #35 on:** February 06, 2015, 10:03:54 PM »

Quote from: StealthFan on February 06, 2015, 09:36:38 PM

Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock. I expect this to be like Marco Polo, boring but competent.

hopefully with more titties

StealthFan · « **Reply #36 on:** February 06, 2015, 10:36:39 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on February 06, 2015, 09:55:38 PM

Quote from: StealthFan on February 06, 2015, 09:36:38 PM
Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock.

That animated horse show looks pretty bad

Heard the second half gets a lot better. Still not gonna watch it.

StealthFan · « **Reply #37 on:** February 06, 2015, 10:37:46 PM »

Also lettuce be real: this will be a childrens program that has adult feggits watching it. Netflix isn't making this thing for adults. They want parents subscribing so little Jimmy can watch this shit.

cool breeze · « **Reply #38 on:** February 06, 2015, 10:56:03 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on February 06, 2015, 08:29:53 PM

Quote from: Mary Tyler Whore on February 06, 2015, 07:35:40 PM
I hope it isn't canon, causing much butthurt among gamers.

Wouldn't Zelda fans be more upset if it was canon, especially if it was terrible (which it will be)?

you underestimate zelda fans. these are types to study how hyrule warriors and mario kart 8's link dlc fit into the bogus timeline.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #39 on:** February 07, 2015, 01:36:08 AM »

The only thing that could make me less interested in this is if Gary Whitta found a way to get involved.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #40 on:** February 07, 2015, 02:35:47 AM »

BoJack Horseman isn't bad, you're bad

benjipwns · « **Reply #41 on:** February 07, 2015, 03:22:14 AM »

Quote from: cool breeze on February 06, 2015, 05:56:25 PM

if it's actually about Link on his adventure to save Zelda, it can turn out interesting. that also sounds expensive to have new locations every episode or two with no real main set. and the way TV shows are, it'd be hard to establish a supporting cast and b story for the episodes.

DISCLOSURE: I'm assuming I get more than one season just because of the property.

Honestly, I think I would go with establishing Hyrule and stuff as a society, with Link and Zelda kinda side players (as Gotham is kinda doing) and then start to introduce and reveal Ganon as this lingering dark threat (but steal from Ocarina by hiding him as some important regular human dude) before you sweep all the pieces together and establish the stakes with the triforce and blah blah blah and then Link's quest to save Zelda and everything.

I guess Angel is a show where I'd like to ape it by taking what seems small scale and start dropping prophecy shit* and then having it all go to hell as you actually deal with Ganon arriving and taking power. And you can then show how it effects everyone, not just Link and Zelda even as they become the primary characters.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

*And Constantine

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benjipwns · « **Reply #42 on:** February 07, 2015, 03:24:45 AM »

Yes, my beard is growing down my neck recently because I've been lazy and it's been cold. Why do you ask?

Barry Egan · « **Reply #43 on:** February 07, 2015, 03:38:40 AM »

don't want to start any rumors but I heard Idris Elba is being "strongly considered" for the role of Link. Excellent choice IMO.

benjipwns · « **Reply #44 on:** February 07, 2015, 03:46:19 AM »

I heard Andy Serkis for Zelda, Jane Levy for Tingle and Damian Lewis for Ganon were all basically confirmed.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #45 on:** February 07, 2015, 03:55:08 AM »

The Lewis casting is perfect bc of his ability to play characters that should have been killed off after one installation but stick around forever.

benjipwns · « **Reply #46 on:** February 07, 2015, 04:03:57 AM »

If Irdis Elba doesn't work out, I think Gary Whitta can pull some strings and get Jayden Smith in there for Link.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #47 on:** February 07, 2015, 10:28:35 AM »

I just hope they make it like Zelda meets Full House.

That'd be awesome.

Cheddahz · « **Reply #48 on:** February 07, 2015, 10:29:38 AM »

Quote from: Esch on February 07, 2015, 09:24:01 AM

jayden smith as link would be funny and cool and good

Why Save Zelda When We Are All Zelda?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #49 on:** February 07, 2015, 11:30:17 AM »

Needs a Marvel crossover where Luke Cage jumps out of nowhere and screams "SWEET CHRISTMAS" and punches Link in the dick

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #50 on:** February 07, 2015, 11:32:41 AM »

No, no, FEMALE link and male Zelda ("Zelder")

oh god at the resulting flood of conflicted tears

Yeti · « **Reply #51 on:** February 07, 2015, 12:36:23 PM »

I'm guessing they will do it like a watered down Game of Thrones clone without any of the death and sex and things that actually make Game of Thrones interesting. You'll have House Hyrule, House Goron, House Zora, House Gerudo, and House Kokiri. Maybe even have Tingle in a Hodor type role.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #52 on:** February 07, 2015, 02:05:02 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on February 06, 2015, 09:55:38 PM

Quote from: StealthFan on February 06, 2015, 09:36:38 PM
Netflix usually doesn't make complete shit, besides Hemlock.

That animated horse show looks pretty bad

Its really good

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #53 on:** February 07, 2015, 02:40:48 PM »

I'll admit it would be kind of cool to play with the "different Links" thing, and have each season feature a new Link in a new setting; which would mean they could eventually have a female Link. First season just do some basic shit, and do it well enough to garner some hype. Then in S2 do OOT.

Or do it like Ameircan Horror Story and bring back the same actors in different roles each season.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #54 on:** February 07, 2015, 02:46:20 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on February 07, 2015, 11:32:41 AM

No, no, FEMALE link and male Zelda ("Zelder")

oh god at the resulting flood of conflicted tears

I heard Benadryl Pumpkinpatch is basically a lock for Zelder

octopushover · « **Reply #55 on:** February 07, 2015, 04:09:21 PM »

this is going to be an amazing trainwreck. they can't possibly hit the canon enough for the diehard zelda fans and everyone else will just think it's stupid.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #56 on:** February 07, 2015, 04:16:05 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 07, 2015, 02:40:48 PM

I'll admit it would be kind of cool to play with the "different Links" thing, and have each season feature a new Link in a new setting; which would mean they could eventually have a female Link. First season just do some basic shit, and do it well enough to garner some hype. Then in S2 do OOT.

Or do it like Ameircan Horror Story and bring back the same actors in different roles each season.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #57 on:** February 07, 2015, 04:28:37 PM »

looooooooolz @ anyone suggesting this is going to be ANYTHING other than a train wreck of epic proportions. Gonna be shit, brehs. Quit pretending.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #58 on:** February 07, 2015, 10:27:07 PM »

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #59 on:** February 08, 2015, 05:30:23 PM »

yea gotham and arrow are pretty shite

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Author Topic: is your neckbeard ready for live action Zelda on Netflix? (Read 4093 times)

Eschaton