Is that what they call it these days?
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Is that what they call it these days?
If Roland's journey were verbatim (or as close as possible via film) from the books, wouldn't that be like cursing Roland to permanently repeat what we've already read... for all eternity?
So, the series/movies shouldn't be made with the readers in mind?Yes. But people who have not read the books would get something closer to his original adventure.
So, the series/movies shouldn't be made with the readers in mind?
I've got to admit, I am a fan of The Dark Tower since about 1988, and re-read the entire series each time a book came out. When I first started hearing rumors of the changes, I was a little upset. With some more time, though, I've come to a realization...
If Roland's journey were verbatim (or as close as possible via film) from the books, wouldn't that be like cursing Roland to permanently repeat what we've already read... for all eternity?
I understand the movie, soon to be in production is an "adaption", thus I also understand it will not be true to the books. Guess they went to "Other World's first.
So, the series/movies shouldn't be made with the readers in mind?
Exactly. I pretty much said this in another thread on this topic. Millions and millions of dollars are being poured into this movie; it has to have a wide appeal, not just to fans of SK. In the end, it's big business and the bottom line is to make back the investment and reap tons of profits. And most times that means retooling a property to fit the zeitgeist of the day. Right now, Mr. Elba is a hot property and people are clamoring for starring roles for African Americans in Hollywood productions (and rightfully so). If I were a Hollywood hotshot, this would be my call as well. It's a no brainer from a business point of view.Perhaps. I don't think the readers should be ignored, necessarily, but they represent a very small percentage of the movie-going public. I think a movie has to appeal to people who've never read a King book at all, let alone a Dark Tower book. I've come to believe that the fans of a book aren't the primary audience for a cinematic adaptation.
I'm kinda looking forward to seeing a Ka-Stooges treatment.So...........
If this movie is to be a different version (level) of Roland on his journey to The Dark Tower, as some a have alluded to, does this also mean that his Ka-Tet will be a different version as well? Namely....there won't be an Eddie, Susannah, Jake and perhaps no Oy or Callahan? Or they will be there just all different in character and appearances but still called by those names?
I'm kinda looking forward to seeing a Ka-Stooges treatment.
Oh! Look at the grouse!There are other worlds than nyuk nyuk nyuk......
Oh! Look at the grouse!
The Falls of the Hounds. Slowly I turned... step by step, inch by inch...Roland will be dancing The Curly Shuffle instead of the Commala..........
Or a grouse in my level.Zoltan will be a drone.
Zoltan will be a drone.