'The Legend of Zelda' - movie.

Uh-huh, so in fifteen years or so we see a Legend of Zelda film by a "Fergus Robinson", we'll remember every little thing you told us, and won't see the movie?

Hopefully not! =D
Regardless of that, I have no doubt that no matter what i say,
Theres always going to be some to tell me "thats just not right - you should do this" , I don't think i can be bothered with that, as inevitably, if I do make it that far, It'll be my decision what goes, or doesn't go in.

I mean this respectfully, super-fergus, but there is no such thing as pleasing everyone, especially "super-hardcore-die-hard" Zelda fans. Those are the most difficult to please. I don't really need to make that much of an example out of the new Star Wars trilogy, either.

But I want to hear more information on the film. Is it going to be mostly live-action, or will some of it be CG? If some of it will be CG, which parts?

Love_of_Zelda - Precisely my point! I can't please everyone. That is why I won't mention my ideas, of the plot. As i said, I'm open to discuss and debate other peoples ideas and views. If I think they're valid enough, I might just take them into account.

As for your question - It would be Live action, for what can be done through it. Beasts, monsters, Gorons, etc would be CGI. Stunts that may be too dangerous for Live action, or unlikely possible, probably would be CG.

Originally Posted by super-fergus

I'm willing to share some ideas, and get feedback and see what others would like to see in a zelda film, after all, this film isn't just for me.

There's plenty things I'm not going to mention though.
Not exactly because I think people will steal them, but
what is there to look forward to if you knew it?


Hahaha, trust me... we won't be seeing Link travel through temple after temple, hahaha.

Well go ahead and share some ideas. Besides maybe Raian, the rest of us have no clue what the hell it's about.

Just tell the whole damn story, from 1-3. What's stopping you? Nobody is going to take your idea.

Sorry to say, but the rights for a Zelda movie have already been taken. This man has been working for the rights for over seven years now.

Zelda Planet - ...And Zelda for all!

So, you'll have to ask this guy.

Originally Posted by Johnny K.

Well go ahead and share some ideas. Besides maybe Raian, the rest of us have no clue what the hell it's about.

Just tell the whole damn story, from 1-3. What's stopping you? Nobody is going to take your idea.

Well, for a start... I haven't finished it.
I'm making pieces, and they aren't even in place yet.
If it's going to be the definitive zelda movie, it better be dam good, Thats why I'm starting now, rather than until I reckon i can make it.
So I can't tell you from 1-3, but i can answer some questions if you ask. =)



On the off side, to bring to thought, I know a guy that was offered to direct the Devil May Cry film, and he isn't even that successful. The producers ran out of money to come up with a script, and the director I know didn't want to write it without pay. - That's Devil May Cry for goodness sake! and yes, officially.

Originally Posted by Smeezette

Sorry to say, but the rights for a Zelda movie have already been taken. This man has been working for the rights for over seven years now.

Zelda Planet - ...And Zelda for all!

So, you'll have to ask this guy.

Haha! This man doesn't have the rights!
This man tried to make this into a animation, and failed.
If there was a real zelda film in progress, I'd know about it.
And that doesn't Include BMB's film either.

Originally Posted by super-fergus

Well, for a start... I haven't finished it.
I'm making pieces, and they aren't even in place yet.
If it's going to be the definitive zelda movie, it better be dam good, Thats why I'm starting now, rather than until I reckon i can make it.
So I can't tell you from 1-3, but i can answer some questions if you ask. =)

Do you have the plot down? Like that's the main point of the film? If you do, tell us. Does Link fight Ganon in the first one, or the second? Give us a summary of it.

Originally Posted by super-fergus

On the off side, to bring to thought, I know a guy that was offered to direct the Devil May Cry film, and he isn't even that successful. The producers ran out of money to come up with a script, and the director I know didn't want to write it without pay. - That's Devil May Cry for goodness sake! and yes, officially.

Where did you see that?

Oh...

I thought it would be a break from the normal, but your plot was just as I expected it...

I don't really care about your opinion, all your other opinions have been nothing but dogmatic.

Originally Posted by super-fergus

Well, when I began to write it, There were a few guidelines that were there for me. One of which, is that it has to end with Link fighting Ganon/Ganondorf.
One of many factors that I can play with.

Firstly I'm writing this, yes as 3 parts, But I do need to take into consideration that i may be told to pack it into one, or two. I might also be told i could develop it in a 'two step' idea, Like the spider-man and pirates films were. If the first one was successful, I could make more, basically.

So for the moment I'm trying to write it as if i could make all 3, without any hassle, with that in mind. If in the end I do have to change it, well at least I did my best and will have to compromise.

The first part really deals with how Link becomes titled a 'hero',
The introduction of characters,Including Links rival Gorons, and Zelda. How Ganondorf steals the throne, and in the end, tries to get the triforce, but of course, he only gets the one piece, though it's not that clear.

The second continues on. Link finds himself waking far from Where he last fought, possibly the zora's domain, and noticing he has a triangular shaped splinter in his hand. He shortly gets on track in search of this mythic weapon, the 'master sword' and uncovers a dark history, He quickly discovers Ganondorf is still alive and is hunting him for the remaining piece of the triforce. Link's rival soon spirals downwards after He is tortured to aid Ganondorf in the hunt for Link. Ganondorf uses him, and to the fan based audience will reckonise him as "dark Link" . After finding the master sword, he is on his way back - To ganon's tower!!

Part three, the final chapter. On his way back, he discovers that Ganondorf is planning a final attack, an annliation of the rest of Hyrule as he encounters a gathering army in the desert. Link returns , only to find the green and peaceful land he left, has become a increasing mass of darkness. Things have changed. Link Convinces the races around the land, empty of hope, to stand up and tackle this evil. With each race's advantages, They begin a strategic plan to win over the numbers. Eventually, Link is confronted by 'Dark Link' who fight. Link pleads to him, but it seems it falls on deaf ears. Dark Link is wounded and is left alone as Link continues his plot. Zelda makes her way underground as she frees the prisoners from Ganons dungeon. Link makes his way up the tower, Ganon talks about his views and past, the breath before plunge. The duel, Link some what succeeds, but Ganondorf gets his hands on all three pieces, wishing to become a god, thus 'Ganon'. The battle against this god pursues in the city of Hyrule, being chased as Link gallops from the falling buildings , eventually link wins, of course, the rest you might predict.
Link is no longer content with the Land and sets off into the distance.

There is so much I have chosen not to tell, but I hope that may see some views. I hope you like the structure.

Uh, does the first one end with a cliff-hanger ending? That's a big "no" in this case. I'd write a fanfic first, see what people say about it, then adapt it into screenplay format.

I meant no offence (and it's rather rude to use such a word as "dogmatic"), but don't you think that the plot contains a lot that the fans would expect?

And if you don't want people's opinions, then close the thread.

Originally Posted by Smeezette

I meant no offence (and it's rather rude to use such a word as "dogmatic"), but don't you think that the plot contains a lot that the fans would expect?

I'm just even less than skimming through it, There is plenty of elements that I haven't stated, that will defiantly relate to a mass audience. This is but a fraction of what I have already written, and even then, I have a lot more to do.
You need to try and imagine the bigger picture.

Originally Posted by Johnny K.

Uh, does the first one end with a cliff-hanger ending? That's a big "no" in this case. I'd write a fanfic first, see what people say about it, then adapt it into screenplay format.

You really can't really decide yet. As i said, you should take into account that there is a lot that hasn't been put in, that could in other words change your mind, but i guess I'll just have to wait until it's finished!

Originally Posted by Smeezette

And if you don't want people's opinions, then close the thread.

I don't mind opinions, as long as they have context.
There is no way to yet say 'this is what you expected' when - .. Read above, I'm not repeating.

I agree with Johnny, a fanfic might help to see if people would like the overall idea.

Originally Posted by Smeezette

I agree with Johnny, a fanfic might help to see if people would like the overall idea.

Heh, as much as I'm eager to show you my ideas, I simply can't.
Humor my moral for this project where I can't tell you.

I apologize for calling you dogmatic.

Let's be serious here, go to this fanfic site:

FanFiction.Net : Video Games : Zelda


There are thousands of stories on this site, and some of them would make "great" Zelda movies. Why is yours different?

Because he's Irish .

Originally Posted by Smeezette

Oh...

I thought it would be a break from the normal, but your plot was just as I expected it...

A lot can be done with characters to change the progression of the story. Super-fergus has simply done a very general overview of how the story in each chapter begins and ends.

Originally Posted by Johnny K.

Let's be serious here, go to this fanfic site:

FanFiction.Net : Video Games : Zelda


There are thousands of stories on this site, and some of them would make "great" Zelda movies. Why is yours different?

As well as they might be written, they don't revolve around about working for a Mass audience/readers. Plus many of them are spin offs, some of pesific games. some completely off track, and don't define 'Zelda' in it's whole.



I won't be calling mine 'The Legend of Zelda: the dark years' or 'The Legend of Link' . I intend to concentrate on everything that has ever made zelda what it is and turn it into one definitive story plot.

But of course, those are fanfics, and don't have the intention of being made into a film.

Originally Posted by Raian

A lot can be done with characters to change the progression of the story. Super-fergus has simply done a very general overview of how the story in each chapter begins and ends.

Thank you Raian.

Originally Posted by super-fergus

As well as they might be written, they don't revolve around about working for a Mass audience/readers. Plus many of them are spin offs, some of pesific games. some completely off track, and don't define 'Zelda' in it's whole.

I said "some". Yes, a lot are "link getting hooked up", or spin-off's. But that's not my point, some stories have the same concept as yours. They involve Link, races, war, Shadow Link, Ganondorf taking over. From what you told me, it doesn't sound any different. And yes, the characters do progress throughout the story.

Let's look at yours: Link starts off as a boy, has conflict with Zelda and Gorons, Link fights Ganondorf. How does that sound any different from fanfics?

Originally Posted by super-fergus

I won't be calling mine 'The Legend of Zelda: the dark years' or 'The Legend of Link' . I intend to concentrate on everything that has ever made zelda what it is and turn it into one definitive story plot.

It doesn't matter what the name of it is. It's going to have "The Legend of Zelda" in it, no?

Originally Posted by super-fergus

But of course, those are fanfics, and don't have the intention of being made into a film.

Neither do books, but some of the greatest movies ever made were based on books.

I stand by my side and say Zelda would be best as video games and not movies.