Ready Player One: The movie

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:52 pm

It looks like a movie version of Ready Player One is finally moving forward. Warner Bros. has finally stepped it up:

http://www.blastr.com/2014-6-24/warner- ... player-one

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:57 pm

rshetts2 wrote:It looks like a movie version of Ready Player One is finally moving forward. Warner Bros. has finally stepped it up:

http://www.blastr.com/2014-6-24/warner- ... player-one

Chaz · Post by **Chaz** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:01 pm

This thing is going to be a licensing nightmare.

I also hope someone goes through and completely eliminates every instance of the word "classic" from the screenplay.

Zarathud · Post by **Zarathud** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:23 pm

It's a product placement cornucopia. A way to bring nostalgic products back into cultural awareness beyond the Gen X target demographic. Toy Story paved the way.

GreenGoo · Post by **GreenGoo** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:52 pm

I recall commenting on just how tired I got of the nostalgic callbacks, and I'm the target demographic.

I never did finish it, although I got close.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 2:14 pm

Chaz wrote:This thing is going to be a licensing nightmare.

I also hope someone goes through and completely eliminates every instance of the word "classic" from the screenplay.

Classic post, Chaz.

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 8:59 pm

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ Slated for 2017 Release
Dec. 15, 2017!

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 10:11 pm

I came across this book on my table the other day. I got it in a mystery box. Have not read it and have no idea what it is about unless its to do with gaming history.,.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 2:28 pm

Daehawk wrote:I came across this book on my table the other day. I got it in a mystery box. Have not read it and have no idea what it is about unless its to do with gaming history.,.

There is a thread on the book here. Basically it is about gaming in a bleak future, with many retro references. IMO worth a read.

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 2:31 pm

Jaymann wrote:
Daehawk wrote:I came across this book on my table the other day. I got it in a mystery box. Have not read it and have no idea what it is about unless its to do with gaming history.,.
There is a thread on the book here. Basically it is about gaming in a bleak future, with many retro references. IMO worth a read.

Yeah its no Pulitzer winner but its definitely a fun read especially if you grew up in the 70's/80's

Freezer-TPF- · Post by **Freezer-TPF-** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 3:11 pm

I'm actually reading this now, about halfway through. It's gimmicky but a decent light read.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:45 pm

I didn't get far into the book--something about it felt too much like fanfic. I could see the potential in the premise, though, and it might be the kind if thing Spielberg could make work.

killbot737 · Post by **killbot737** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:04 pm

If you haven't read the book yet, or are on the fence, I suggest the following: Play Joust for about 24 hours (straight or not, it's up to you), and obtain yourself a copy of the AD&D module Tomb of Horrors from 1978. It's basically an endless series of traps designed to kill adventurers, but it's fun to read the module. It may be the original inspiration for the Grimtooth's Traps books. Basically it's a big FUCK YOU to the people who may take on that challenge.

Anyway... Find a copy of Tomb of Horrors and read up on all the insane BS inside, and play lots of Joust. It would also help if you were born between 1970 and 1986.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:44 pm

Dude, I not only read Tomb of Horrors, I lost my favorite 1stEd halfling thief there.

[Weeps uncontrollably]

Zarathud · Post by **Zarathud** » Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:58 pm

Gary Gygax drank of your tears.

I tried to send an alternative party through Tomb of Horrors -- and failed. We did the same with Castle Ravensloft and 2 of the 6 characters survived.

I will watch this nostalgia. Spielberg is the right choice.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:24 pm

DD* · Post by DD* » Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:55 pm

Moliere wrote:Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ Slated for 2017 Release
Dec. 15, 2017!

Classic release date!

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:17 pm

Too bad it's been moved back to March.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:18 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:Too bad it's been moved back to March.

2017? I missed it!

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:18 pm

Next year.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:22 pm

I can't find March 2017 on my next year's Calendar. Looks like I will have to see on Blockbuster's.

...

I'm tired and I want to go home.

DD* · Post by DD* » Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:23 pm

No PC version though - OASIS only.

Biyobi · Post by **Biyobi** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:50 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:

Damn you. With this image after the Tomb of Horrors talk I thought someone produced a version of it for VR and was all ready to get a headset.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:57 pm

DD* wrote:No PC version though - OASIS only.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:57 pm

Also, John Williams won't be writing the music for this movie due to scheduling conflicts. Alan Silvestri will be scoring it instead.

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:07 pm

killbot737 wrote:If you haven't read the book yet, or are on the fence, I suggest the following: Play Joust for about 24 hours (straight or not, it's up to you), and obtain yourself a copy of the AD&D module Tomb of Horrors from 1978. It's basically an endless series of traps designed to kill adventurers, but it's fun to read the module. It may be the original inspiration for the Grimtooth's Traps books. Basically it's a big FUCK YOU to the people who may take on that challenge.

Anyway... Find a copy of Tomb of Horrors and read up on all the insane BS inside, and play lots of Joust. It would also help if you were born between 1970 and 1986.

Tomb of Horrors has been re-released and updated for D&D 5E. It's in a classic adventure compilation called "Tales From the Yawning Portal". You're welcome.

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:25 pm

And I just picked up Grimtooth's Ultimate Trap collection, published in 2016. Everything old is new again. I didn't know about the Tomb of Horror reprint - that really was a classic adventure. It's also probably why when I started Ready Player One it felt like I was in for an awesome ride.

Punisher · Post by **Punisher** » Sun Jul 16, 2017 12:58 am

Isgrimnur wrote:Too bad it's been moved back to March.

That's probably a good idea otherwise it would most likely have been overshadowed by that indie film that comes out around that time..

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:31 pm

Trailer is out.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:07 pm

Wow, The Stacks look exactly like I pictured them in my head. To the point of being a little eerie.

Not sure how I feel about the rest of the trailer, as I really don't remember all that much about the book. I remember I enjoyed it, but that's about it.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:50 pm

Skinypupy wrote:Wow, The Stacks look exactly like I pictured them in my head. To the point of being a little eerie.

I had the same thought. Also, you can't really complain about the CGI, since the the online component is all CGI.

gbasden · Post by **gbasden** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:35 am

Jaymann wrote:
Skinypupy wrote:Wow, The Stacks look exactly like I pictured them in my head. To the point of being a little eerie.
I had the same thought. Also, you can't really complain about the CGI, since the the online component is all CGI.

I had somehow pictured them as more densely packed together. It seemed like there was lots of empty space, where space was the precious commodity.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:09 pm

Those wide open spaces are for parks and rec.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:10 pm

And for server double posts.

DD* · Post by DD* » Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:17 am

That looked pretty darn good - and this sort of film is right in Spielberg's wheelhouse.

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DD* · Post by DD* » Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:23 pm

And +1 for Rush - how have they not been used in movies up till now?!?!

McNutt · Post by **McNutt** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:42 pm

DD* wrote:That looked pretty darn good - and this sort of film is right in Spielberg's wheelhouse.

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I have a love/hate relationship with Spielberg. For every good move he makes, and some of them are amazing, he makes one that is just awful. This gives me the A.I. vibe big time. That's not a good vibe BTW.

DD* · Post by DD* » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:28 pm

McNutt wrote:
DD* wrote:That looked pretty darn good - and this sort of film is right in Spielberg's wheelhouse.

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I have a love/hate relationship with Spielberg. For every good move he makes, and some of them are amazing, he makes one that is just awful. This gives me the A.I. vibe big time. That's not a good vibe BTW.

I'm hoping he is due for a good one. My fear is that instead of realizing this is a light-hearted, popcorn movie moment, they might try for the OMG LET ME PREACH THE MESSAGE OF DOOM TO YOU CONSUMERIST HEATHEN. In which case it will undoubtedly blow donkey dick.

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:17 am

DD* wrote:
McNutt wrote:
DD* wrote:That looked pretty darn good - and this sort of film is right in Spielberg's wheelhouse.

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I have a love/hate relationship with Spielberg. For every good move he makes, and some of them are amazing, he makes one that is just awful. This gives me the A.I. vibe big time. That's not a good vibe BTW.
I'm hoping he is due for a good one. My fear is that instead of realizing this is a light-hearted, popcorn movie moment, they might try for the OMG LET ME PREACH THE MESSAGE OF DOOM TO YOU CONSUMERIST HEATHEN. In which case it will undoubtedly blow donkey dick.

With a touch of global warming doom thrown in.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:22 am

McNutt wrote:his gives me the A.I. vibe big time.

That's what I was thinking but then I tell myself AI started as Kubrick vehicle that was turned over to Spielberg. So I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

However, looking at his IMDB, the last thing I really liked by him was Catch Me If You Can in 2002 and me not bothering to see too many of his other films since then

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000229/?ref ... 1#director