which part of VDT do you want to see most?

[Into the Wardrobe]

Which part(s) of VDT would you want to have included most in the upcoming film and why? What is it about that bit that you love the most?

Personally I want to see the end of the book as it's written in the book. I want the dialogue to match what it is in the book. It gives the purpose statement for the Chronicles as a whole and it gives a lot more of an indication as to who Aslan is in that bit. It was left out of the BBC version of VDT and part of it stuck in the SC in that series. That was my biggest disappointment to the BBC series. It's a scene I would want to have completely stick to the book in the upcoming film and would hate to see it left out. If it was left out, for me the film couldn't get better than a decent rating. I wouldn't care what else they did with the film to make it good it wouldn't get the "good" rating. They'd have left out the best part. (Not that I'm partial to it, it's only in my siggy :D)

What do you want to see the most from VDT?

[inkspot]

The Duffers!

I agree with you, it would be mad to monkey with the ending. I hope they are true to it. I also am anxious to see Ramandu and his nameless daughter.

[Copperfox]

The ending of VDT will be a decision point for Andrew Adamson. In LWW he did not have to face up to Aslan BEING Jesus; nor will he have to in PC. But if he rewrites the VDT ending to have Aslan NOT be Jesus, he will be KNOWINGLY contradicting Mr. Lewis' intent.

[inkspot]

I think VDT has a different director.

[MrBob]

I doubt that they will keep the ending exactly as written. They removed all but the symbolism in the first movie, making Aslan more like a military commander waiting for the kids to arrive before handing the army over to Peter. Note that no one even called Father Christmas by his name. Lucy called him 'sir' and he was only strongly implied to be who the Americans call Santa Claus.

As for what I am looking forward to, I can't wait to see how well done their entrance to Narnia will be. This is the only time they are actually pulled into an object to get to Narnia.

I also am looking forward to the Duffers' island.

One thing I doubt they will include that I loved are the underwater sea people that Lucy became entranced with.

MrBob

[Into the Wardrobe]

Wow! Some great bits ther that I'd love to see as well Mr Bob! I always did wonder about the sea people and the shepherd girl that Lucy saw and liked.

Yes, VDT will have a different director of Michael Apted, who also did Amazing Grace. As for the writers, the same writers of Marcus and McFeely are scheduled to do the screenplay for VDT without the help of Andrew Adamson. I'd prefer others to do that job, seeing as I'd keep the dialogue much closer to the books and less cheezy in some places, but there it is.

I agree Ink, the Duffers may be one of the funniest parts....especially their dinner scene with the food flying all over. That and Reep giving them coracle/foot water lessons for races. Dernhelm would need a Duffer t-shirt thereafter. Seeing that on film would be funny.

How about when Eustace takes Reep by the tail and decides to swing him around? That might be some interesting CG work.

[inkspot]

I forgot about how they get into Narnia, that should be great, plus, I can't wait to see the ship itself! I love the description of the boat in the story, and I hope it will look like that.

Oh, Jules, the mer-people! I can't wait to see them. I love that bit in the book where Lucy espies the shepherd mermaid and knows if they ever meet again, they will be friends... I hope that doesn't get left out.

And Eustace the dragon. I wonder what he will look like?

[HugsForReepicheep]

Personally I want to see the end of the book as it's written in the book. I want the dialogue to match what it is in the book. It gives the purpose statement for the Chronicles as a whole and it gives a lot more of an indication as to who Aslan is in that bit.

Agreed! :D

I'm looking forward to details, mostly. I think the scene where Reep tries to comfort Eustace when he's turned to dragon will be great. :)

I know it's a short and simple scene, but just love the contrast between both: one is a huge dragon and feels awfull and miserable; the other's a small mouse and is proud and courageous. This relies mostly on the visual contrast, so I'm hoping the special effects' people will have some fun doing that!

Oh, and Reepicheep playing chess with Lucy! He'll look so cute holding the pieces with his two hands. (yes, I'm a big Reep fan - what can I do about it? :p)

[Into the Wardrobe]

Reep is an incredible character. They've managed to all but do away with Peter's greatness and honor...I hope they'll do better with the martial mouse.

Let's see, I think I'm also looking forward to when Eustace talks to Edmund after his dragon experience and time with Aslan. It shows sssoooo much growth of character for Edmund in that bit so I'll be excited to see if the so-far-disappointingly-sad script writers can grasp that concept and bit of greatness in the CoN. He learned about mercy and forgiveness. He learned about redemption and didn't ever forget it. He was gentle and wise. He was King Edmund the Just. On a side note, at this point I have to say I feel sort of sorry for the actors who are being given scripts that miss their book counterparts so much...it won't do them any favors later. *glares at script writers who obviously haven't read the books well at all, or else just missed most of the main points and certainly missed the spirit of most of the main characters thus far*

[Gwendolyn]

sea people...reep and his adventures...Eustace turning into a dragon...the Duffers...Death Water Island...The Dark Island...(that just gives me the spooks!)...Lucy and the Albatros!
...the storm...Ramandu's Island...the Silver Sea...Aslan as a Lamb and Lucy crying and that whole conversation is absolutely amazing...The Sea Serpant...
yeah...all that.
Reep is an incredible character. They've managed to all but do away with Peter's greatness and honor...I hope they'll do better with the martial mouse.

Let's see, I think I'm also looking forward to when Eustace talks to Edmund after his dragon experience and time with Aslan. It shows sssoooo much grown of character for Edmund in that bit so I'll be excited to see if the so-far-disappointingly-sad script writers can grasp that concept and bit of greatness in the CoN. He learned about mercy and forgiveness. He learned about redemption and didn't ever forget it. He was gentle and wise. He was King Edmund the Just. On a side note, at this point I have to say I feel sort of sorry for the actors who are being given scripts that miss their book counterparts so much...it won't do them any favors later. *glares at script writers who obviously haven't read the books well at all, or else just missed most of the main points and certainly missed the spirit of most of the main characters thus far*
totally agree with you there...i really wanna see that Eustace Part.

[The Gentle&Valiant Queen]

I am excited to see Lucy reading the magicians book! That will be fun! Also, Aslan as a Lamb...that is my favorite part out of all of the books!

[Into the Wardrobe]

I can't wait to see the Lone Islands and how they do those up.

[Catherine]

I would like to see the ending too, and i hope they don't fool with it, but I don't think they will.

[inkspot]

I hope there is a lot of swashbuckling since they are on a ship.

[jonnylaw37]

Which part(s) of VDT would you want to have included most in the upcoming film and why? What is it about that bit that you love the most?

Personally I want to see the end of the book as it's written in the book. I want the dialogue to match what it is in the book. It gives the purpose statement for the Chronicles as a whole and it gives a lot more of an indication as to who Aslan is in that bit. It was left out of the BBC version of VDT and part of it stuck in the SC in that series. That was my biggest disappointment to the BBC series. It's a scene I would want to have completely stick to the book in the upcoming film and would hate to see it left out. If it was left out, for me the film couldn't get better than a decent rating. I wouldn't care what else they did with the film to make it good it wouldn't get the "good" rating. They'd have left out the best part. (Not that I'm partial to it, it's only in my siggy :D)

What do you want to see the most from VDT?


I agree :) . That is one of my favorite parts of the whole series. I can remember when I read it for the first time. I was SO happy. It confirmed to me that all of the 'allusions' between the Chronicles and the Bible were purposefull and not accidental. As a Christian, it made me happy to know that C.S. Lewis was indeed a Christian too!

[Tsukiko]

Um..I'd really like to see the part when Ramandu and his daughter are singing, and all those birds come. And the part when Lucy is finding the spell to undo the Duffer's enchantment. I always loved reading that chapter in the book.

[BarbarianKing]

I am excited to see Lucy reading the magicians book!

This is one of my favorite parts also. I want to see the struggle she goes through to fight the urge to say the spell for "beauty beyond the lot of mortals".
I would also like to see when they venture into the dark island and find the lord rhoop and and they all turn around in fear when they realize what it would mean to "land in a country where dreams come true"

[SlpNarniaQueen]

I'm looking forward to see what 'stars' look like!

[NotATameLion]

I'm looking foward to the Duffers, the Dark Island, and the end, when they're approaching the end of the world. I really love this book, and I'm so looking foward to the movie.

[Reepicheep-got-big]

Hiyaaaaa narnianss
Bit off subject but just thought i would say i am down to the final 20 for Eustace auditions and seeking YOUR opinions on what i can do to make mysself good:)

THANKS GUYS
X

[DaughterofRamandu]

The ending of VDT will be a decision point for Andrew Adamson. In LWW he did not have to face up to Aslan BEING Jesus; nor will he have to in PC. But if he rewrites the VDT ending to have Aslan NOT be Jesus, he will be KNOWINGLY contradicting Mr. Lewis' intent.
I was just thinking the same thing right now. I hope that part is included. That is my favorite part from all the books. :)

[MrBob]

Reep-got-big, if you are down to the final twenty, you are doing a great job as it is. Just keep doing what you are doing. If you try to change now, it may not be a good thing for your chances.

Congrats on making it that far!

MrBob

[Into the Wardrobe]

In looking through the thread there are so many good scenes to choose from it's tough. They can't leave any out. I still think the tail end will be the best part if they do it right and keep the dialogue from the book. *prays they will*

[Gondlring]

Originally Posted by Copperfox
The ending of VDT will be a decision point for Andrew Adamson. In LWW he did not have to face up to Aslan BEING Jesus; nor will he have to in PC. But if he rewrites the VDT ending to have Aslan NOT be Jesus, he will be KNOWINGLY contradicting Mr. Lewis' intent.

I think he had to face up to it already, I mean how much more Jesus can you get than his willing sacrifice to save edmund? I didn't see aslan as a Military commander more than Jesus in the film. To me and my father(an apostle) He came across exactly as Lewis intended. Compassionate, Loving, Kingly. He just reminded me so much of my lord.

Also consider VDT is being directed by Michael Apted, who did Amazing Grace(amazing film, btw) I don't believe he will allow the storywriters to edit VDT too much.

[lieke]

The ending, definately!!! I really hope they will leave the dialogue intact:D (Especially the part you have in your sig, Julie). But the ending of VotDT was great!

Also i'm curious for the Duffers:D and the 'dreams-come-true' island...

EDIT: and of course the Eustace-Edmund talk after Eustace has been 'undragoned'

[Into the Wardrobe]

Ooo, I'd love to see Skandar do that scene lieke, just after Eustace is undragoned. It's a scene where we see a great deal of growth and maturity in Edmund and get to see into his heart a bit...to see what he's learned from his experiences.

I read that Marcus and McFeely who wrote the scripts for the first 2 films are doing the script for VDT as well, but without Andrew's help. It will be interesting to see what they come up with, but they need to leave that end bit completely the way it is in the book. That bit can't be changed. It just can't. I have a feeling if it were changed a great deal of the support the series gets from the churches and Christian radio stations would cease and desist. I'd consider the film a failure no matter what they came up with if that part were messed up. We'll see how Marcus and McFeely do with it. I don't have much faith in them, but we'll see. Hopefully Michael Apted and Doug will be able to make sure that it stays the way it is in the books.

[DaughterofRamandu]

Ooo, I'd love to see Skandar do that scene lieke, just after Eustace is undragoned. It's a scene where we see a great deal of growth and maturity in Edmund and get to see into his heart a bit...to see what he's learned from his experiences.

I read that Marcus and McFeely who wrote the scripts for the first 2 films are doing the script for VDT as well, but without Andrew's help. It will be interesting to see what they come up with, but they need to leave that end bit completely the way it is in the book. That bit can't be changed. It just can't. I have a feeling if it were changed a great deal of the support the series gets from the churches and Christian radio stations would cease and desist. I'd consider the film a failure no matter what they came up with if that part were messed up. We'll see how Marcus and McFeely do with it. I don't have much faith in them, but we'll see. Hopefully Michael Apted and Doug will be able to make sure that it stays the way it is in the books.
If they lose the Christian support, they lose a lot of fans don't they??? Wouldn't it be dangerous for them to leave that bit out then? I will be extremely dissapointed in the entire thing if they leave that bit out.
Douglas Gresham has a lot of influence in that aspect doesn't he?? I surely hope so!!!

[Into the Wardrobe]

Doug has a bit of influence as a producer. But we'll have to wait and see what happens. Seeing that it's over 2 years away I won't worry too much about it yet unless I hear of a reason to think it won't be done according to the book. Sufficed to say it's one area where liberties are NOT welcome.

[Copperfox]

Mr. Gresham sometimes surprises me by what he _doesn't_ object to. When the big-screen version of "Shadowlands" with Anthony Hopkins was released, I wrote to Mr. Gresham expressing my disappointment with the way the script had belittled and diminished Mr. Lewis' Christian character (especially changing the very idea of the term "shadowlands" to mean _only_ uncertainty about the earthly future). But Mr. Gresham denied seeing anything wrong with it.

[Into the Wardrobe]

I'd hate to be in his shoes with such a fine line to walk where everyone can't be pleased all the time and where one has to be beyond careful. He's a good guy.

I can't wait to see what scenes will be in VDT and how close to the book it will stay. I'm aprehensive as it is about Prince Caspian. Excited, but aprehensive! It will be interesting to see how they do up the Lone Islands and the island where Eustace becomes a dragon.

[SweetWaters]

There are so many things... This book is one of my favorites! (I can never decide whether it's VDT or HHB I like best.:p) I guess... hmm... Oh, I know what I want to see: when they're trying to escape from the dark island, where they all hear strange noises, and Lucy says, "Aslan, if you ever loved us, help us now" and then the albatross comes and leads them out of the dark. That is probably one of the most meaningful parts of the book for me. Also when Eustace gets turned into a dragon...:D

[CyberCat]

I am curious about the Eustance-Dragon thing

the change in relationship between Edmund and Eustance especially

Reepicheep going into Aslan's country

the reactions of Lu and Ed when they get their 'final visit' speech from Aslan

How will Eustance act, in accordance with his next adventures in Chair and Last Battle

[Into the Wardrobe]

The final visit speech will be emotional I'm sure. I'm not sure how Michael Apted will direct that scene, but the one for PC will be. Andrew had Shane dressed in a blue outfit for CG work so he could stand in for Aslan and he said Shane looked like The Tic in the suit. He had Shane talk about Narnia, and the cast, and what everyone had meant to him, and what it was going to be like to leave. Andrew was doing this to get the reaction he wanted from Anna and Will. He did, but then when he looked over at Shane he saw 2 dark streaks in the blue outfit where Shane had been crying too. It was an all out tear fest on set. I'd guess at the end of VDT it will be the same when Georgie and Skandar have yet another film together and know they won't be coming back till HHB and even then it won't be the same since they're not the primary characters.

[Gondlring]

Let's pray they leave the christain message intact.



P.S. When they start casting HHB, I'm trying out for Shasta.

[caspian the 10th]

i think eustace's dragan experiance will be interesting on the movie (if they do it right) i mean not only am i interested in the CG side of it but id like to see how close to the book they will stay and if they will bring out the lesson that cs. lewis tried to portray in that part of the story,

well i guese we will all see in time what happens....

[<Turkish Delight>]

I'm actually really looking forward to the part which takes place on Ramandu's island. To me, I always found that the most magical part in the book. There's just something beautiful about fair singing voices under a black velvet night sky. :)
Another part I'm looking forward to is when Edmund talks with Eustace about how he had once been a traitor at one time. I think that will be very touching.

[Frodosgurl]

I look forward to Reechiep. (spelling)

[Into the Wardrobe]

Which scene do you want to see with Reepicheep the most? I want to see him talking to Eustace as a dragon.

[SweetWaters]

YES!!! *loves Reepicheep*

And I want to see him when they get to... Well, you know... Read my username!;)

[inkspot]

Which scene do you want to see with Reepicheep the most? I want to see him talking to Eustace as a dragon.
Yes! That was just what I was going to say. The fact that Reep find companionship with the dragon Eustace is just so ... perfect.

[Into the Wardrobe]

Yes! That was just what I was going to say. The fact that Reep find companionship with the dragon Eustace is just so ... perfect.

I love it because Eustace was particularly horrid to Reepicheep before that and yet when Eustace was in need Reepicheep was loving and caring rather than happy about Eustace's plight. He didn't have to spend time with him or talk to him but he chose to. That kind of character is hard to come by. I hope they leave that bit in the film. Both Reep and Ed's responses to Eustace show a lot of character, honor, and chivalry. It would be a shame to lose that.

[inkspot]

I totally agree. I also love it because Reepicheep seems such a proud little fellow. Lucy always longed to cuddle him but neevr dared because Reepicheep was so dignified, you couldn't wound his dignity by being so informal with him. Yet, when he sees Eustace-dragon in such pain, Reep lowers his guard and immediately embraces him in intimate friendship. It must have been a huge step for him. I do hope they get that right!

Why are we not seeing Reep at all in the PC trailer? He's in PC, right?

[SweetWaters]

I think it may be because they still have work to do on him yet. I don't know for sure.

About the Eustace-dragon thing, I can't wait to see if they can get that part correctly. In my first set of Narnia books, there was this black-and-white Pauline Baynes illustration of a tiny Reepicheep standing next to Eustace-as-a-dragon which I absolutely loved. I'd share it with you all, but my scanner is diabolical. :rolleyes:

[inkspot]

LOL -- I think I know the illustration you mean. I guess you must be right about why Reepicheep doesn't appear in the trailer, maybe he will be in the next one they release ...

[Into the Wardrobe]

Why are we not seeing Reep at all in the PC trailer? He's in PC, right?

Yeah, he's in there all right. I think that they want to be careful of what they show. I mean, it's going to be 2 more years before VDT is released. If they show us everything we want to see in the trailer then we won't be as suprised with the film and get tired of it more quickly. It's a good marketing ploy to not have Reep in there actually. Annoying to the fans, but there it is. I don't think we'll see too much of Reep and they'll hide more for VDT I'm sure if they can. They want create suspense and something to look forward to.

Anna, I agree...I love the Pauline Baynes illustrations too. The one with the dragon Eustace and Reep is incredible.

[Elendil]

I wanna see the sea serpent! :D

[Into the Wardrobe]

You know Grace, that will be an interesting bit to see. It will be all CG, but after seeing what they did in the trailer with the water god, this should be simple. I think it will be a more difficult task though for it to come out and not look cheezy. Thankfully, the people on working on the movies are better artists than I and could probably make the serpent look great!

[inkspot]

Did anyone see The Water Horse yet? Maybe the sea serpent will look something like that. I only have seen the trailer, but it looks cool. Of course, the water horse is friendly, and the sea serpent, not so much. :)

[Ciela]

But the Water Horse looks too cute to look like the serpent, but as long as they make it look alright then I won't complain.

[Loyal as a Badger]

Can I say that I want to see all of it the most? I love VODT.

I am intrigued as to how they will do the Magician's book. I think that could be gorgeous and, well, magical.

I also want to see the Dufflepuds, simply because they're hilarious (I'm a kid at heart!). And of course, Eustace's transformation back from a dragon -- especially his conversation with Edmund afterwards.

[Into the Wardrobe]

The Dufflepuds will be a hoot and a half to see I think. If they do them well it will can provide a considerable amount of comic relief. I look forward to seeing that scene too.

[Atikin]

That reminds me, that whole scene where Lucy goes upstairs, I hope they can recreate the incredible atmosphere of it, the enormous silent corridor, the mysterious closed doors, the thrum or magic and so on......
by the way, when people read this book did they prounounce it Dawn Tray-der or Dawn Tred-er?? I'm dying to know.

[SweetWaters]

Dawn Tred-er, for me. The other one would sound like you were saying trader! :p

[lieke]

Actually i thought it was pronounced Trea-der (Trea as in Tree) untill i heard Paul saying it differently :o.

[Atikin]

Tree-der never even occurred to me and yes, i've always said (to myself) Trader ! I wonder how CS Lewis pronounced it? I've got a feeling i'm in the minority and most wld say Tred-er, actually i've just realised that makes sense (doh) as in Treader of the Dawn, i am a duffer indeed.

[Into the Wardrobe]

Sticking on task, I think it would be interesting to see a lot of the Lone Islands in the film when they're there. Each one is different, but seeing the marketplace, the govenor's place, all of it. That would probably be a fun scene for Isis to do with costumes. She'd have to work on Calormen ones, Narnian ones, Telmarine more, all kinds of people groups going through there.

[subjectofthehighking]

I agree, the Lone Islands are great scenes which would show a little bit of all the lands of the world where Narnia is.

I love the scene on Ramandu's island, with all the birds and such. And if they don't do the last scene, where the children get a glimpse of Aslan's country, correctly, I shall have to drown my sorrow in the Focus on the Family audio dramatization of VDT, where they get it down pat.

The lilies!

The dark island with the dreams. That gives me the chills, and it will be a great oppurtunity for CGI people to get their creative juices flowing.

I just can't wait to see Eustace. Although he is a pain, he is just so funny in his...painness. I love the first paragraph of VDT. "Once there was a boy named Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." How he is just so clueless and yet so high and mighty about "Narnia efficiency" just cracks me up. But I just love his story about changing back into a boy from a dragon. Please, please, please writers, don't mess this up.

[KathrynJanewayChakotay]

I think Ramandu island .The duffers would be funny

[marleybug]

I think the underwater people will be really awesome!

[Inkling]

I'm looking forward to the glimpse of Aslan's country!

[Into the Wardrobe]

Yeah! I think that will be the toughest for them to portray! They've got their work cut out for them for sure! I want to see it though.

[64telmar]

I would like to see Eustace being turned into a dragon. Also, the process of Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace being drawn into Narnia through the painting of the ship in the ocean.

[QueenKaylatheLoyal]

The ending of VDT will be a decision point for Andrew Adamson. In LWW he did not have to face up to Aslan BEING Jesus; nor will he have to in PC. But if he rewrites the VDT ending to have Aslan NOT be Jesus, he will be KNOWINGLY contradicting Mr. Lewis' intent.

I highly doubt Andrew Adamson would mess anything up too much. He portrayed LWW magnificently without changing it too much. I think it would be very unfair of us to doubt him. I'm sure he won't funk up C.S. Lewis' intent very much if at all. Stop stressin'!

Anywho, I am really looking forward to seeing how much Lucy, Ed, and Caspian have changed, and to see who they choose to play Eustace.:D:rolleyes:

[Into the Wardrobe]

Welcome QueenKaylatheloyal, I hope you'll enjoy TDL. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask.

First off, Andrew won't be directing VDT. So the ending is up for grabs on what will and won't happen. Michael Apt will be directing it.

Secondly, always keep in mind that people are entitled to their views. Adamson did pretty well with LWW, but there are things that could have been different and probably should have been. Yes, he did well overall, but he wasn't perfect by any means and different fans have different views on how Andrew did with the first one. Do we have blind trust...no. Is it ok to be that way, yes. It's not unfair to doubt him, it's normal. Time will tell regarding what they come up with for both PC and VDT. They have a certain amount of proverbial change in this franchise and room to gain or lose that change. Once it's all spent, they're done. I hope they spend it wisely. It's the fans who decide in the end what they keep and what they lose by what they buy and promote. We'll have to wait and see.

[TimmyofOz]

Eustace as a dragon also.:D

[Tarkheena_Finduilas22]

Secondly, always keep in mind that people are entitled to their views. Adamson did pretty well with LWW, but there are things that could have been different and probably should have been. Yes, he did well overall, but he wasn't perfect by any means and different fans have different views on how Andrew did with the first one. Do we have blind trust...no. Is it ok to be that way, yes. It's not unfair to doubt him, it's normal. Time will tell regarding what they come up with for both PC and VDT. They have a certain amount of proverbial change in this franchise and room to gain or lose that change. Once it's all spent, they're done. I hope they spend it wisely. It's the fans who decide in the end what they keep and what they lose by what they buy and promote. We'll have to wait and see.

I'd like to point out that Douglas Gresham is also a producer and will probably not hesitate to put his foot in if he has a problem with something the writers and director is doing.

I'm excited about the part when they go to the black island and the albatross coming to their ship...it'll be interesting to see how they do the black island.

[Catherine]

I'd like to see the part when they relieve Gumpas of hi power in the Lone Island s and set all the slaves free, he part where they fight off the Sea Serpent, but i especially hope they get the end right, and that they don't mess it up.

[Into the Wardrobe]

I'd like to point out that Douglas Gresham is also a producer and will probably not hesitate to put his foot in if he has a problem with something the writers and director is doing.

To a point he will, but I think he will choose his battles wisely. He wants to keep the main themes in tact overall, but there's lots of areas where changes are permitted...and most die hard book fans might not agree with where those are permitted.

Catherine I agree! It will be nice to see Gumpass unseated in the Lone Islands. I can't wait to see the marketplace in the Lone Islands, granted moreso after the slave market is done away with...way fun!

[Into the Wardrobe]

I so can't wait to see Aslan's Country in VDT! It will be sooooo exciting!

[caspian the 10th]

i cant wait to see eustice as a dragon and his transition back to human......i also want to see the monopods they will be awsom......and ramandu's island is also gonna be pretty sweet..all in all its gonna be a cool movie when it comes out.............but why so long...the kids are gonna be all grown up by then...even now in the shorts to pc they look a lot older

[Into the Wardrobe]

They're hoping to start filming in either October or November...so they won't have aged too much more for VDT.

I'd love to see those scenes too caspian the 10th! And welcome back to the forum!

[Trumpkin_08]

i cant wait to see eustice as a dragon and his transition back to human......i also want to see the monopods they will be awsom......and ramandu's island is also gonna be pretty sweet..all in all its gonna be a cool movie when it comes out.............but why so long...the kids are gonna be all grown up by then...even now in the shorts to pc they look a lot older

Yes, that will be cool!

[Sir Godfrey]

I want to see Eustace turn into the dragon. I think that will look spectacular on the big screen. I also would like to see when he turns back to a normal human, I'm curious to see if they will do it just like the book.

[lieke]

I think they will be able to do the turning into a dragon part very good. I'm just hoping they'll do the turning into a human part good, and the talk with Edmund after! Then i'm sure i'll be happy:D

(and of course the ending, if they do that one good too i'll be thrilled:D)

[MrBob]

I wonder if they will show Eustace turning into the dragon. In the BBC version, they showed the scene from Eustace's point of view, awakening as a dragon. I liked that better and hope they do it that way rather than if they showed the conversion.

MrBob

[Hwin]

I agree, I hope they don't miss the point of who Aslan REALLY is. I would love to see it when he meets them as the lamb and then changes into a lion. Also when Aslan changes Eustace back. And when he encourages them in the storm as an albatros.

Oh what the heck! Any part with Aslan they better not screw up!

[Into the Wardrobe]

I agree, I hope they don't miss the point of who Aslan REALLY is. I would love to see it when he meets them as the lamb and then changes into a lion. Also when Aslan changes Eustace back. And when he encourages them in the storm as an albatros.

Oh what the heck! Any part with Aslan they better not screw up!

Hwin, you're a kindred spirit! I love the way you think!!! :D Are you the same Hwin I met at Comic Con by any chance?

[Hwin]

No. I'm new on here.:) Hi!

[Into the Wardrobe]

Ah, just checking. Welcome to TDL!

I wonder what the sets will look like for VDT. I want to see things like the Lone Islands and the marketplace and also Aslan's Table. Roger Ford isn't coming back as the set designer so I think scenes with a lot of set design will be interesting to see for VDT.

[lieke]

Yeah, well, he did a great job, but i'm sure they'll find someone else who can do it just as good ;) But i'm indeed especially interested in the Lone Islands.

[Hwin]

I saw on another thread that it's gonna be sort of like a Pirates of the Carribean movie! Finally! A POTC for Christians!

[Into the Wardrobe]

I'm not interested in anything looking like POTC, I want Narnia to look like Narnia. I like the idea of it on a ship and of the exploration, I just hope that is where the similarities end. Granted I'm a book purist so I want to see my favorite of the Chronicles done well on screen.

[tolkienlewisfan]

I'm looking forward to see Aslan give Eustace his human form back. I think it's incredibly symbolic to Christ saving us and, in a manner of speaking, taking our old ugly skin away and replacing it with pure perfect skin.

[Lucy Fan]

I would like to see the Duffers, because they were funny in the book.

[Into the Wardrobe]

They are funny in the book. Dufflepuds are going to be fun. Figuring out how to have them do their sort of ski races in the water will be interesting. I wonder how they'll do it. I'd bet that it would be a fun scene. I'd love to see the dinner scene with the dufflepuds too....with food splashing and spilling all over the actors as they jump around.

[Sir Godfrey]

I saw on another thread that it's gonna be sort of like a Pirates of the Carribean movie! Finally! A POTC for Christians!

Lol that's true an actual sea faring adventure with honorable role models. :)

[Hylian Princess]

I just had a bad vision in my head of mean people calling VOTD a "rip-off of POTC" *Gulp* I hope that doesnt end up happening......
Anyway the part I want to see most for some reason is at the end when the lamb turns into Aslan. I think its going to be really beautiful. Also Reep going up the waterfall. Well, the whole ending actually. The last five or ten minutes will be interesting--it will be kind of like saying goodbye to the Pevensies for good :(

[BarbarianKing]

and talking about Aslan, I would love to see the part where Lucy reads the spell to make visible the things that are invisible and see Alsan appears. That would be great!

[Hylian Princess]

Yes! And the part on Death/Goldwater Island, and the meeting of Ramandu and his daughter, and the whole bit on the Lone Islands--especially the Narnians marching through the streets to the governer's office! Who am I kidding -- I think the whole thing is going to be great! :)

[Ginny_JillPole]

I think i'm waiting too for the part of Lucy reading the Magician's book.. it's gonna be cool... and I'm waiting for EUSTACE, i wanna see who's gonna play him! and the part when he turns to be a dragon... and when Prince Caspian meets Ramandu's Daughter!! yeah! I think that The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Yes I love to write the names of the books) it's going to be very exciting!

[Hylian Princess]

Yes, I think it will be exciting! It may not have as exciting of a plot as some of the other ones (No battle sequences in this one), but it is a good plot. What I love about Narnia is that each book introduces a different world, yet its all still Narnia. They're all good stories unto themselves :D

[musicalfantasy]

I really wanna see the part when they come to the end of the world...there's so many cool things that happen there and I'm interested in how well the graphics are gonna play out! :)

[Copperfox]

I also want to see the finale--so I can be put at ease that they are NOT going to change and ruin the dialogue in which Aslan makes it clear to Edmund and Lucy that He is Jesus Christ.

[inkspot]

I also want to see the finale--so I can be put at ease that they are NOT going to change and ruin the dialogue in which Aslan makes it clear to Edmund and Lucy that He is Jesus Christ.
I pray that will happen! But I am sad to say, I cannot really see it happening in a Disney film. They will want to be inclusive. It's scary what might happen.

[Into the Wardrobe]

I pray that will happen! But I am sad to say, I cannot really see it happening in a Disney film. They will want to be inclusive. It's scary what might happen.

That's what I'm afraid of too, but Disney isn't in charge of what goes in the film and what doesn't. They're in charge of the marketing. Walden is in charge of the film end of things. I hope that they will keep the dialogue the way it needs to be. It would be beyond horrid if they changed it!!!! It's the purpose statement of all the Chronicles. My siggy says it all!!!

[MrBob]

Reading the end of VotDT, you will notice that it can be repeated verbatim without sounding too preachy. In fact, changing it to be definite (even if he gave the name 'Jesus') would alter it too much.

MrBob

[inkspot]

Reading the end of VotDT, you will notice that it can be repeated verbatim without sounding too preachy. In fact, changing it to be definite (even if he gave the name 'Jesus') would alter it too much.

MrBob
Let's hope they stick with the book verbatim, then!

[lieke]

Agreed, if they stick with the book then i'm happy:D

[Into the Wardrobe]

In the interview blog about Silver Chair directors, Mark Johnson said he wasn't sure how they'd deal with the religious symbolism in the future books but was glad he had that problem to deal with. I didn't like this at all. It was obvious that they're scared of putting it in and have every intention of downplaying it if possible. I hope they'll keep that ending scene in VDT the way it should be!

[Hwin]

and talking about Aslan, I would love to see the part where Lucy reads the spell to make visible the things that are invisible and see Alsan appears. That would be great!

Like I said, anything with Aslan!!

[Knight of Narnia]

In the interview blog about Silver Chair directors, Mark Johnson said he wasn't sure how they'd deal with the religious symbolism in the future books but was glad he had that problem to deal with. I didn't like this at all. It was obvious that they're scared of putting it in and have every intention of downplaying it if possible. I hope they'll keep that ending scene in VDT the way it should be!

I agree. If they keep the ending to VDT the same and don't try and change it to something like: "I am known by other names in your world" or "I am known by many different people in your world" or "Nah. I'm not in your world: PUNK'D!" to try and appeal to teenagers.

I don't think that they will wind up making HHB (too racist :eek:), MN (too creationist :eek:) or LB (too apocalyptic :eek:) but it would great to see if the do wind up making them.

[Hwin]

I think this is everyone's biggest fear for the series. We all know who Aslan realy is, so the producers are scared that people will take offence at it.

[Sven-El]

]"Nah. I'm not in your world: PUNK'D!" to try and appeal to teenagers.

Or "In your world I am called Qui-Gon Jinn, Father Sean, Godfrey de Ibelin, Great Heart, Evangelist, Oskar Schindler, Henri Ducard and Ra's Al Ghul."
( yes, Liam Neeson was Evengelist and great heart in the Pilgrim's Progress movies....never seen them, but I heard nto even he can save them from being utterly bad.)

Sorry couldn't resist the above!

Any way, I don't think the "In your world I am known by another name." line will be much fo a problem to not have. ( D. Gresham will probably urge them heavily to keep that line.) I'm more curious to see if they can pull of the Lamb transforming into a Aslan and have the effect not look to jarring. All though they did a good job with the animals being turned into statues and back in the first film so a lamb to a lion shouldn't be too hard.

I look forward to seeing Eustace on screen. Especially in dragon mode. I also hope the dragon is NOT CGI, but rather an animatronic figure ( like the T-Rex in Jurassic Park). The only part of the dragon that could be CGI would be the eys. They should be the actor who play's Eusatce's eyes, so the audiecnes can clearly see that the dragon is human. No T-Rex style eyes.

Off topic I also wonder if they would do Horse and His Boy too. Not because of the alleged racisim but because of the fact that some of your main principle characters from the other films P Susan, Edmund, Lucy, and Mr. Tumnus are in cameo roles, and Peter, Caspian, and Reepicheep aren't in it at all. How can they market it with out them being in it 100%? The only main character in all seven books, is ultimately Aslan.
Though by that point we should hope that the franchsie name itself is big enough that people would still see it just because it says "Narnia" in the title.

[inkspot]

Welcome, Sven El, I did not see you post before.

I think if the entire series takes off well, we will see Peter worked into the HHB film -- not Reep, of course, because he would have come 1300 years later.

[~Lava~]

The DUFFERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[onlymystory]

Somehow, if I was going to put Peter into HHB, I think I would change things up a bit to have his army arrive in Archenland to help defeat Rabadash. As long as the important lines stay with Edmund, I would be okay with that.
I'm curious to see if the kids will be in HHB or if it will be the adults at the end of LWW. Since it's a few years down the road before filming has to start, I'm kind of hoping the children will be in it. Since the entire story is in Narnia, no one has to know how old they would be in England and as long as LB isn't filmed too much later, the ages would work. Anna could certainly pull off looking old enough to get married. (hmm, now that I think about it, the kiss with Caspian certainly pushes the believability factor in Anna playing Susan in HHB)

Anyway, for VODT, the only two scenes I desperately want to see are the Island where Dreams come true (I don't know if they could get this right but I remember having my own nightmares after reading that chapter. CS Lewis captures true fear in those moments). The other scene is at Goldwater/Deathwater Island. Most of that island I don't care about but the moment when Edmund sees the tips of his shoes have turned gold and he yells at everyone to get back from the water...I've always pictured that moment as Edmund getting to be a king of Narnia on his own and to me he has more authority, power, and conviction in his voice than Peter could ever have. I just can't wait to see that especially as I think Skandar can pull it off. Will is a bit girly for me at times. (Sorry Willianites). I think VODT will be fantastic when all is said and done though.

[lieke]

Somehow, if I was going to put Peter into HHB, I think I would change things up a bit to have his army arrive in Archenland to help defeat Rabadash. As long as the important lines stay with Edmund, I would be okay with that.
I'm curious to see if the kids will be in HHB or if it will be the adults at the end of LWW. Since it's a few years down the road before filming has to start, I'm kind of hoping the children will be in it. Since the entire story is in Narnia, no one has to know how old they would be in England and as long as LB isn't filmed too much later, the ages would work. Anna could certainly pull off looking old enough to get married. (hmm, now that I think about it, the kiss with Caspian certainly pushes the believability factor in Anna playing Susan in HHB)
Yeah, i'm hoping it will be the 'kids' too, i mean: nothing wrong with the adults, and they were obviously neccesary in LWW, but the kids are just far more familiar... and they will first make VotDT and SC, so it would take a loong while.

Anyway, for VODT, the only two scenes I desperately want to see are the Island where Dreams come true (I don't know if they could get this right but I remember having my own nightmares after reading that chapter. CS Lewis captures true fear in those moments).

Agreed, i was terrified after reading it (i too was thinking about dreams i had that i didn't want to see coming true, and for one moment could relate to those poor Narnians on that ship. But not really, of course...)

The other scene is at Goldwater/Deathwater Island. Most of that island I don't care about but the moment when Edmund sees the tips of his shoes have turned gold and he yells at everyone to get back from the water...I've always pictured that moment as Edmund getting to be a king of Narnia on his own and to me he has more authority, power, and conviction in his voice than Peter could ever have.

That's because Edmund is just plain cool:p

I just can't wait to see that especially as I think Skandar can pull it off. Will is a bit girly for me at times. (Sorry Willianites).
Ah, the real skandarnite has returned, welcome back oms :D

[Dyann the Gentle]

I would love to see the very end of the book when Reepicheep goes up and over the water into Aslan's country.

[Sir Godfrey]

I'm looknig foward to seeing many things in the VDT. But prehapes I most excited to see Ben Barnes reprise his role as Caspian and seeing who they cast to play Eustace.

[Dull-Glitter]

I've always liked the Eustace as a dragon part of the book, and Lucy reading the book.
I really hope they'll get all the islands and their stories in the movie and not just skim over them.

[Knight of Narnia]

Those are great scenes. With modern special effects they could make the scenes turn out to be really gorgeous to watch.

Also, welcome to TDL Dull-Glitter!

[Dull-Glitter]

Thanks a bunch!
I really can't wait to see it. Voyage of the Dawn Treader was my favorite book.

[DaughterofRamandu]

The scene that I really hope they'll put in there is the one near the end when Aslan sends the kids back to Narnia and tells them something very important about himself. They really can't omit it because I'm pretty sure Christians are the main audience, and if they do take it out or switch it around, there would be absolute uproar. I know I would be mad.

[usatoffeefan]

For me personally, I'd really like to see the part towards the end, where things get brighter and brighter, and they needn't eat or drink. I want to see the far off mountains at the edge of the world. I want to see Death Island!

[Mrs. Pevensie]

I just want to see Skandar with this supposed long hair he's going to have for VoDT! Yikes...:eek:

[usatoffeefan]

Isn't his hair long enough already? :O I mean really.

[Mrs. Pevensie]

Isn't his hair long enough already? :O I mean really.

haha...i agree. The time that he had longer hair...like when he was 14, it looked terrible. So we'll have to see what happens.

[cruehead]

i wanna see at the end when some of them go to the end of the world!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aslan'sFriend410]

I want to see it all! VODT is my 2nd fav to LWW in the series!

[Alambil and Tarvis]

What's this about Skandar having long hair?? NOOOOOOOO!!! He looks better w/ it shorter!! And so does Will. The only guy who looks better w/ longer hair is Ben. And they should keep it that way. LOL :D

As for scenes, I really want to see the end of the world bit (everything from the sea girl to the lilies to Reepicheep to Aslan the Lamb and the Door in the Air), as well as Eustace's conversion and Aslan's shedding of his "scales" and the Ramandu's Daughter/Caspian scene. The RD/Caspian scene might just be my fave right now. I really am a hopeless romantic, and that pairing has been growing on me for the past few weeks :)

[Hylian Princess]

Skandar with long hair? *Tries to imagine this* *Doesn't like it*

I'm excited to see the Lone Islands. That'll be really interesting, you know, because they haven't been in contact with Narnia for quite some time, I wonder what its going to be like in the movie? Will they have accents too?

[Eärendil the Mariner]

I'm sure someone has said this, But I'm gonna be REALLY excited to see The ship itself! :D

[Madrei]

Skandar's growing his hair out for VoDT? Where'd you hear that? :eek: That'd be weird, personally.

I have faith in the writers. They've never disappointed me before, and I doubt they will for this film. Michael Apted (sp?) did a wonderful job with Amazing Grace, so I have a lot of faith in him too.

Well, if you think about it, the actual books are pretty thin. It's not like Harry Potter, where the director has to cut scenes or else the movie would run for four hours, or something like that. In PC they added a scene (Night Raid) and extended another (White Witch, it was mentioned in the book, but they elaborated in the movie), and it was only 2 1/2 hours long. While admittedly, that is a bit long, it seems like a fairly decent movie length to me.

As for what I want to see the most? Well, I haven't read the book in over 3 years, I'll have to get around to re-reading it. I do distinctly remember that I enjoyed it a lot and it actually held my interest (whereas I never got around to finishing PC in the first place). I don't remember a lot of scenes very well, except for Eustace's undragoning and his meeting with Aslan.

Well, I'm looking forward to seeing: (1) The undragoning; the CGI on that ought to be really amazing, and when they interview Eustace's actor (THEY MUST, he's a major character!), I want to hear what he thought about the acting during that part (because much of it will be special effects). (2) Eustace & Edmund's conversation after the undragoning; I'm really looking forward to Skandar's acting in that. (3) Island-Where-Dreams-Come-True; I remember it wasn't very big or distinctive in the book (or I would have remembered it, Edmund fangirl that I am), but from what I'm reading from y'alls posts on the dreams/nightmares they have on the island, or at least what you want them to be, (Edmund's nightmare = Peter, Susan, Lucy being tortured by the Witch & the Witch calling him a traitor? Lucy's nightmare = Aslan's death, repeatedly.), it'd be more amazing acting on Skandar's part, and maybe give Will, Anna, and Tilda a cameo. :D

Well, regardless, I'm hoping they extend the Island-Where-Dreams-Come-True sequence. It was just barely there in the book, if I remember. It didn't make much sense, but maybe that's because Lord Rhoop was a little...odd.

[Arandil]

The thing I want most in VDT is Reepicheep. I hope they keep all of the small scenes he is in (such as playing chess, comforting Eustace when he is a dragon, and discovering that the ocean at the end of the world is sweet).

[ndfan1993]

Reep made this book awesome! Caspian and the others were good, but Reep rocked! LOL! I agree, Arandil - I hope they keep the scenes with Reepicheep!

But mostly I am excited to see the scenes with the tiny merpeople. I imagined them just so, and the scene with Lucy and the Sheep herdess(wasn't that what she was), always seemed to stick out in my mind.

Also, the Dufflepods(EDIT: Duffers? Monopods? Dufferpods? Whatever. LOL). That should be kinda funny, actually LOL. And the Magicians house with Aslan and all.

Truthfully I can hardly wait to see all parts of the movie, but the above mentioned I especially await.

EDIT: Also, Eustace as a dragon, the ship itself, the 'Dragon Island'(the description of it sounds so unique...And beautiful...), the begining part where they are pulled into the picture(I wonder how they will do that?), The Lone Islands, Reepicheep's(and Lucy, Edmund, Eucstace, and Caspian) slavery...LOL! I want to see every part! :).

[Luciene]

The end, I think I`m going to cry when Aslan tells Lucy she can`t come back, `cos God knows she is. And Edmund will try to be a man, think positive and hold it in, and that will probably be worse.

[DaydreamBeliever]

What do you want to see the most from VDT?

Call me crazy,but the kidnapping scene..It just seemed so "pirate-y" in the book,and I loved that..and how Caspian discovers his lord that way,and that funny part where they get that guy off his throne.:p

[Treading Dawn]

If they change the ending and leave out the symbolism that Aslan is Jesus, I think I might be depressed for a week, if not more. That is my favourite quote of all time!

[office]

For me it`s what the Duffers will look like and how Eustace will be portrayed as a dragon.

[Danny93]

i totally agree with all of you, they better keep that part in about Aslan being Jesus or i will be pretty upset. i also hope they don't have trumpkin on the ship i mean as much as i love him, they would have to change so much of the story, and he's included in the cast, (for now)

[BarbarianKing]

If they change the ending and leave out the symbolism that Aslan is Jesus, I think I might be depressed for a week, if not more. That is my favourite quote of all time!

i totally agree with all of you, they better keep that part in about Aslan being Jesus or i will be pretty upset. i also hope they don't have trumpkin on the ship i mean as much as i love him, they would have to change so much of the story, and he's included in the cast, (for now)

Knowing Hollywood, and after what they did to PC, I am not so sure anymore.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Knowing Hollywood, and after what they did to PC, I am not so sure anymore.

Actually, I think the first two films captured the spirituality of Narnia amazingly. It's at times so subtle that you can't catch the implications, but it's definitely there, if you're looking for it. It's not even the heavy dialogue so much; it's more of the cinematography and the short little lines like "impossible" and "you know you can't do this alone" and "maybe you weren't looking" that one might easily miss. Although I do think LWW's sense of Aslan as Christ was much stronger than that of PC...but I think that's because the original story of LWW is naturally more powerful than PC's because of Aslan's sacrifice.

Anyhoo...I'm a little worried b/c Michael Apted isn't a Christian...but after seeing his work in Amazing Grace, my doubts are slowly dissipating. It was truly amazing what he did with the themes of that film w/out being preachy, and I must say, Stephen Knight is an EXCELLENT (that is an understatement) screenwriter. I think they're going to do VDT justice :D

[BarbarianKing]

Reviving!! No. PC capture something.... but not the right message from the book.
Anyway, I want to see Lucy reading from the book of spells.

[NarniaGirl12]

I just wanna see the whole movie!! That's the part I wanna see the most! lol

[queenaravis707]

Reviving!! No. PC capture something.... but not the right message from the book.
Anyway, I want to see Lucy reading from the book of spells.

I definately want to see that. That was one of my favorite parts.
And I also want to see them go to Ramandu's Island... I really want to see the huge table with food and Ramandu and his daughter. :D

[Mozart the Meerkitten]

I wanna see (clap clap) I wanna see (clap clap) I wanna see The End of the World! I also wanna see (clap clap) I wanna see (clap clap) I wanna see the Lion as the Lamb!

:D:);)

[cor]

everyone has said everything already!! no fair. anyways what captured my imagination (has been mentioned) was the sun getting closer and closer and bigger and bigger till it seemed like it filled the whole sky in front of them, but they drank the sweet water and their eyes adjusted (how are they going to show that in the movie?). i just love the complete suspension of disbelief the audience has to have with this movie. narnia is flat. earth is round. you can sail to the end of the world. what a thrilling notion! i also love the birds with little fire berries (reminds me of the bism jewels in sc). and i hope they elaborate on the stone knife on the table... like flashback or something to aslan's death.

[Lucy Fan]

I hope this movie is more related to the book, same goes for The Last Battle. :)

[Mozart the Meerkitten]

I hope this movie is more related to the book, same goes for The Last Battle.

I agree! If they mess up all the others at least make Dawn Treader and The Last Battle like the books!:D

By the way if I and my cousin had it our way they would like almost quote by quote all the movies! :rolleyes::);)

[Josh]

They better include Aslan's line "There, I have another name" or I will be very angry.

[Into the Wardrobe]

Knowing Hollywood, and after what they did to PC, I am not so sure anymore.

They better include Aslan's line "There, I have another name" or I will be very angry.
That's the kicker BK, those are some of my favorite lines as you can tell in my siggy. It's one of my favorite bits of the Chronicles...but it won't do much good to put it in, if the Aslan in the films does not resemble the character he does in the books. They would need an accurate perception of who He is. Not a Hollywood one. If they do include it, they'd better stick to that character closely and quit with the excuses of how expensive he is, or how they wanted more drama to make it more cinematic....he is NOT a character who can be misrepresented without a serious backlash.

I want to see that scene so much. But, the rest of the film and the subsequent films must portray Aslan well. PC made a blunder of it in some respects. We'll have to wait and see.

[shadowchild25]

must say I'm looking forward to the monopods! They amused me so much in the book. Am also looking forward to the attack of the sea monster, though I'll have to refresh my memory on that one. I think I only remember Eustace being quite brave (if foolish?)

[Mozart the Meerkitten]

must say I'm looking forward to the monopods! They amused me so much in the book. Am also looking forward to the attack of the sea monster, though I'll have to refresh my memory on that one. I think I only remember Eustace being quite brave (if foolish?)

You're right about Eustace...I remeber it said he Charged at the Monster but it did nothing except ruin Caspian's second best sword!

[~Lava~]

I want to see the part with the end of the world; where Reep goes up the Wave and then the children see Aslan. If they change that part very much I will be ticked.

I hope that Michael Apted lives up to my expectations as the new director.

[queenaravis707]

Oooh! And I'd like to see the Eustace Dragon part. :p

[Lioness_of_God]

I wonder how they'll do the golden pool that they find???:confused:

[MrBob]

"They better include Aslan's line "There, I have another name" or I will be very angry."

Yes Josh, and I hope they say that the name is Bob! :p:D:D

MrBob

[Alambil and Tarvis]

I can't wait for:

1) the Eustace Dragon & Reep scenes--I found it cute how Reep chose to reconcile with him by talking to him when he felt all bad about being a dragon. That had better be in the movie
2) Caspian/Ramandu's Daughter ;) (*cough*hopelessromantic*cough*)
3) The Dufflepuds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4) the conversation b/t Eustace & Ed after he turns human again--they'd better not cut that out or it will significantly diminish Ed's role in the movie, and it's a great bonding moment
5) The Dark Island

[NarniaGirl12]

They better include Aslan's line "There, I have another name" or I will be very angry.

Yea same here. That was a really important part and I would hate to see the movie makers exclude it. That would stink. :)

[Alambil and Tarvis]

I actually can't wait for the scene when Ed, Lu, and Eustace enter the painting. That's going to be really dramatic :D

[judyfromkansas]

I think there are going to be real problems bringing "Dawn Treader" to the screen. IMO, "Prince Caspian" was a far easier book to adapt (although the producers of the "Caspian" film managed to mess it up anyway). What about the ending of "Dawn Treader"? Lucy and Edmund and Eustace wield swords and chase schoolchildren? With scenes like that to deal with, I'm not surprised this film's gone through so many scriptwriters. While I like parts of "Dawn Treader", it's not my fave book. I liked "Caspian" better. The excuse that the film version of that book failed because it's the "least favorite" book in the series is a crock IMO. It's far superior to the "Last Battle" (which I still hope is never made into a film. Too much of a downer IMO to be appealing to movie audiences).

What I would like to see in the film is Eustace's transformation into a dragon. That could be cool. Only question: will the dragon talk? It's going to look pretty silly for a mouse to be able to talk but not a dragon. All in all, it'll be interesting to see what's done with this film. I'm trying to be optimistic. But after all, Walden is still behind the films, and it's Walden that made the films thus far so lackluster, and it's Walden which ticked off Disney so bad it dropped the franchise. That's still pretty hard to forgive...

[Aravis Kenobi]

I think there are going to be real problems bringing "Dawn Treader" to the screen. IMO, "Prince Caspian" was a far easier book to adapt (although the producers of the "Caspian" film managed to mess it up anyway). What about the ending of "Dawn Treader"? Lucy and Edmund and Eustace wield swords and chase schoolchildren? With scenes like that to deal with, I'm not surprised this film's gone through so many scriptwriters. While I like parts of "Dawn Treader", it's not my fave book. I liked "Caspian" better. The excuse that the film version of that book failed because it's the "least favorite" book in the series is a crock IMO. It's far superior to the "Last Battle" (which I still hope is never made into a film. Too much of a downer IMO to be appealing to movie audiences).

What I would like to see in the film is Eustace's transformation into a dragon. That could be cool. Only question: will the dragon talk? It's going to look pretty silly for a mouse to be able to talk but not a dragon. All in all, it'll be interesting to see what's done with this film. I'm trying to be optimistic. But after all, Walden is still behind the films, and it's Walden that made the films thus far so lackluster, and it's Walden which ticked off Disney so bad it dropped the franchise. That's still pretty hard to forgive...

Um, Eustace, Ed, and Lucy don't wield swords at the end of Dawn Treader. only Caspian, Jill and Eustace do that at the end of Silver Chair, after Caspian is brought back to "life." :)

I would like to see the transformation with EUstace as well. That's one of the things I would hate to see messed up.

And I am getting VERY tired of having to repeat myself but: WALDEN AND DISNEY DID NOT MAKE THE FILMS. They only DISTRIBUTED the films and marketed them and gave them publicity. That's all. Walden and Disney are NOT responsible for the mistakes made in the movies; the blame falls on Adamson and his screenwriters. So, PLEASE don't blame Walden and\or Disney for what happened in the films. They pretty much had no say in what the script was; only the marketing, distribution and publicity. I guess maybe I should stick this in my signature saying, "Walden and Disney aren't responsible for the goofs in the Narnia films"

[MrBob]

"WALDEN AND DISNEY DID NOT MAKE THE FILMS. They only DISTRIBUTED the films and marketed them and gave them publicity."

Actually Aravis, Disney was the distributor. Walden was the company responsible for making the films. Walden hires the directors and screenplay writers. Walden hires the CGI company. Walden is directily responsible for getting the movies made. Disney merely threw in some money and distributed the film to the many thetres as well as advertised the films. That is now Fox's job, although they may be offering suggestions based on what the contract stated.

MrBob

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Well, I think the movie is going to look pretty awesome...seeing VDT onscreen is just going to be...WOW ;)

[shortangel]

i think it depends on how adapted VDT will be i'd like to see it stay true to the book but i think there will probably be adaptions to the movie :) i would like to see all of it every single thing in the book :)

[Alambil and Tarvis]

News from NarniaWeb:
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2123&dl=22684255
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2126&dl=22716310

[Liz]

I would like the VofDT film to be fairly close to book. There's a lot happening, so getting enough material shouldn't be a problem.
I look forward to seeing very much of my hero, Reepicheep!! A little battle will be ok as well, although it's not in the book.
Also I hope, Aslan will appear all the times, He appears in the book, whether it's as a Lion, Albatros or Lamb. Those are crucial moments, and shouldn't be left out.
Can't wait to see Eustace turned into a dragon. That's one of my favourite parts. Hopefully we'll see, how Aslan helps him.
When Lucy reads in Coriakin's book is a sweet moment as well.
There should definetily be some romance in the film, with Caspian and Ramandu's Daughter. Perhaps even a glimpse of a wedding?!
I hope we'll really feel we're making the journey with the characters. Unfortunately we'll have to wait quite a long time, till the film comes.
Bon Voyage!!

[Jenn1]

I think I mentioned this in another tread, but some of the stuff about Eustace I want in the movie would be great. And the effect he has on pre dragon and after dragon on his family in the movie would be great too. And his friendship with Reepicheep.

It would nice to see a little nice to see a little more of Ramandu's Daugher Daughter and Caspian, I would really like to know how they're going to 'fix' that and make it bookverse after they had a bit of Caspian and Susan thing going in PC. I may have the whole quite so much if they never done the ending in PC. But they did, and well... Now I want more of Caspian and Ramandu's Daugher to make up for it.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

I think I mentioned this in another tread, but some of the stuff about Eustace I want in the movie would be great. And the effect he has on pre dragon and after dragon on his family in the movie would be great too. And his friendship with Reepicheep.

It would nice to see a little nice to see a little more of Ramandu's Daugher Daughter and Caspian, I would really like to know how they're going to 'fix' that and make it bookverse after they had a bit of Caspian and Susan thing going in PC. I may have the whole quite so much if they never done the ending in PC. But they did, and well... Now I want more of Caspian and Ramandu's Daugher to make up for it.

I completely agree with everything you just said :)

And being a hopeless romantic, I want more of Caspian/Ramandu's Daughter especially :D If they do it right (which I hope they will), I am probably going to have to restrain myself from squeeing out loud in the theater. :p

[faithfulpurelight]

Honestly as awful as it sounds, I want to see more of the slave scenes. I know it sounds awful, but they can really work with characters there, and I hate that we only saw Caspian's side of the story.

Other than that, working with Eustace a lot. I don't want them to do a ton with C/RD because that was part of the magic. It didn't need explaining. Besides, it shouldn't focus on the romance *makes face*

[Jenn1]

Honestly as awful as it sounds, I want to see more of the slave scenes. I know it sounds awful, but they can really work with characters there, and I hate that we only saw Caspian's side of the story.

Other than that, working with Eustace a lot. I don't want them to do a ton with C/RD because that was part of the magic. It didn't need explaining. Besides, it shouldn't focus on the romance *makes face*

I think it would be intersting to see the slave scenes... I think I can see how Eustace would be, they (the slavers) did nickname him Sulky. I'm not sure if I can picture Georgia crying, as Lucy but I still wonder what she'll do. And Ed to be will would be the Just King he is through that.

As for C/RD I can understand what you're saying really. It's just they, the film makers or Adamson had that thing with Caspian/Susan, and with fangirls at least movieverse ones ones thinking they are meant forever, I only hope it can get turned around again back to canon, you see.

[MrBob]

"I want to see more of the slave scenes. I know it sounds awful, but they can really work with characters there, and I hate that we only saw Caspian's side of the story."

Well faithful, since Caspian is the one who saves them, he would be shown more. I just hope that they do have them captured. Knowing the filmmakers, they could just have them all take the islands on their own.

They did mention a tiny bit of them traveling on the ship. It would be nice to see them elaborate more in the movie about the slave trade from Lucy's, Edmund's, and especially Eustace's POV as long as they don't have to take from somewhere else. I can see them on the ship with Eustace complaining the whole way and Lucy turning to him, saying "Shut up!"

MrBob

[christianrocker505]

I can't wait to see how they make Aslan look like an Albatross. It should be awesome.

[faithfulpurelight]

I know Caspian saves them and all that jazz, but I am not a big fan of him at all, and I thought it would have been nice to see it in the books. I wrote that missing scene of them that night on the boat, and I actually have Edmund tell Eustace to shut up in nicer ways...kinda.

The Albatross as Aslan should be great, I can't wait for them to try that. Maybe a bright light, like they always do with Aslan?

[christianrocker505]

They always do that and I hope they don't do it this time. I wouldn't be suprised at all if they did something with the Dawn Treader fighting pirates or something like that. (Unless they do that in the book anyway. I haven't read it in a while so....)

[Emily]

yeah i want to see the ending too! i'm just excited that the movie is coming out. I love the movies as well as the books. I'm really sad though that after this book/movie lucy and edmund aren't coming back.

[dawna]

I would really like to see when reepicheep and lucy edmund and drinian are going to the end of the world and they see the sea people i really liked that part of the book.:)

[faithfulpurelight]

Personally, I'm not very excited for Silver Chair . I've never been very fond of those books, although I do adore Eustace, I hate Jill. After VDT, I'm going to be looking forward to the others as much, although seeing the kids as Kings and Queens in HHB is going to be great, and I'll love LB just because it's so sad, and yet so hopeful.

[Tommy24]

The Eending has to be just to way it was in the book. If it's not the whole movie will be a waste, and this one is my favorite book in the series.

[Mozart the Meerkitten]

I hope they do well with the whole thing... but espicialy the end.;)

[Lucy but Taller]

I want to see my fellow beings: the duffers!!!

But also Eustace the dragon.Wonder what he will look like.

[christianrocker505]

Well it's with different makers, kinda. So it ought to be a little different than the disney ones.

[MrBob]

"I'm not very excited for Silver Chair . I've never been very fond of those books, although I do adore Eustace, I hate Jill"

Sacrelege, faithful! Pure blashemy! :eek::eek:

Jill is my second favorite character after Lucy.

My ultimate ending would be with the three returning back to Lucy's room at Eustace's house and Lucy looking down at her bare feet. Albera comes into the room and announces that they are going to be going out and for Lucy to put on her shoes.

"I lost them, Aunt Alberta." Lucy tells her.
"And they always said you were responsoble" Alberta mutters to herself before talking to Luicy, "Well where do you think they are?"
Lucy looks at her brother and cousin, they all three take a look at the picture on the wall, all of them smiling broadly. "Oh, believe me Aunt Alberta, they are gone for good!" Eutace and Edmund laugh as the credits start to roll.

MrBob

[christianrocker505]

That would be a good ending. I'm interested in who's gonna play a song in the credits like switchfoot did in PC

[NarniaGirl12]

My ultimate ending would be with the three returning back to Lucy's room at Eustace's house and Lucy looking down at her bare feet. Albera comes into the room and announces that they are going to be going out and for Lucy to put on her shoes.

"I lost them, Aunt Alberta." Lucy tells her.
"And they always said you were responsoble" Alberta mutters to herself before talking to Luicy, "Well where do you think they are?"
Lucy looks at her brother and cousin, they all three take a look at the picture on the wall, all of them smiling broadly. "Oh, believe me Aunt Alberta, they are gone for good!" Eutace and Edmund laugh as the credits start to roll.


That would be awesome! Now you've got me expecting to see that at the end of the movie...oh great! ;)

[Miss Freckles]

really looking forward to the scene where eustace meets aslan. might be my favourite part of all seven books.

[CaspianGirl]

I would love to see the part with the serpent and Eustace turning into a dragon!!! I would also like the movie to start off with the Dawn Treader in a storm. That would be cool!!

[rainstorm]

the mermaid girl and her flock of fish:D
reepicheep beating eustace up for pulling his tail:D:D

:p

[Aravis_yanes]

See reepicheep fighting Eustace
See the transformation of Eustace dragon to Eustace boy
When they enter to the dark Island
See Caspian sold as an eslave...

I could continue forever... lol

[TimmyofOz]

Well of course I want to see the Eustace/Dragon part and then the sea serpent.:D

[inkspot]

Well of course I want to see the Eustace/Dragon part and then the sea serpent.:D
Hey, Timmy! Happy Easter!

I agree with you, these are two parts I particularly look forward to, but I like everyone's lists. I am looing forward to it all!

I really want to see Aslan transform Eustace back into a boy. I hope they get that part right.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Hey, Timmy! Happy Easter!

I agree with you, these are two parts I particularly look forward to, but I like everyone's lists. I am looing forward to it all!

I really want to see Aslan transform Eustace back into a boy. I hope they get that part right.

WOO HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!! Yay Aslan and Yay Jesus :D

Anyway, I agree...I hope they get the Eustace transformation scene right and don't try to tone down the spiritual message of it.

[Catherine]

Which part(s) of VDT would you want to have included most in the upcoming film and why? What is it about that bit that you love the most?

Personally I want to see the end of the book as it's written in the book. I want the dialogue to match what it is in the book. It gives the purpose statement for the Chronicles as a whole and it gives a lot more of an indication as to who Aslan is in that bit. It was left out of the BBC version of VDT and part of it stuck in the SC in that series. That was my biggest disappointment to the BBC series. It's a scene I would want to have completely stick to the book in the upcoming film and would hate to see it left out. If it was left out, for me the film couldn't get better than a decent rating. I wouldn't care what else they did with the film to make it good it wouldn't get the "good" rating. They'd have left out the best part. (Not that I'm partial to it, it's only in my siggy :D)

What do you want to see the most from VDT?

I too, hope that they don't screw up that part, but i am afraid they will,worrying that if they clealr and undeniable reveal Aslan for who he really is, they'll lose some fans.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

I too, hope that they don't screw up that part, but i am afraid they will,worrying that if they clealr and undeniable reveal Aslan for who he really is, they'll lose some fans.

Well, from what I've read of Michael Apted, although he isn't Christian, he recognizes what is an important element of a story and puts it in if it truly is important (he actually said this himself), like what he did with Amazing Grace. William Wilberforce's and John Newton's faith was definitely a vital part of the story, and despite his personal beliefs, Apted explored that aspect of their lives because the story could not be told without it. So I think he might actually be relatively good with keeping the story as-is, hopefully :)

btw, I found some interesting news from Narnia Web:
VDT in 3-D? (http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2136&dl=22823160)
PC nominated for MTV movie awards (http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2146&dl=22930010)
:D

[narni]

The sea monster and the dufflepuds all the way;)

[Anvard]

The Island Where Dreams Come True/The Dark Island... I remember reading that part right before bedtime and it certainly gave me the chills. I really hope that they make it just as incredible!

[Alambil and Tarvis]

The Island Where Dreams Come True/The Dark Island... I remember reading that part right before bedtime and it certainly gave me the chills. I really hope that they make it just as incredible!

Oooh, yeah. I agree.

[Lucy Fan]

I'm just looking forward to seeing Georgie again. I think she'll be 15 when VOTDT comes out. I am also looking forward to seeing Aslan. I want him to have more scenes in this movie. I know PC focused more on the book as far as Aslan scenes, but his scenes were awesome in PC from what we had.

I seem to be aruging with myself. :confused::D:p

[Alambil and Tarvis]

LOL
I thought your post made sense :p

[NarniaGirl12]

The sea monster and the dufflepuds all the way;)

Ooo yea I really wanna see the sea serpent because I had this amazing image for it in my head earlier while re-reading that part in the book. Like, when it's head bursts out of the water, it could be roaring, and it could be surprising too, just like jumping out at you. I've you've ever seen the movie Eight Below at the part where the Leapord Seal jumps out of the dead Killer Whale carcass at the dog, it would be sorta like that. ;) Oh wow, only more intensified. I nearly jumped out of my seat when I saw that in theaters. :D

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Ooo yea I really wanna see the sea serpent because I had this amazing image for it in my head earlier while re-reading that part in the book. Like, when it's head bursts out of the water, it could be roaring, and it could be surprising too, just like jumping out at you. I've you've ever seen the movie Eight Below at the part where the Leapord Seal jumps out of the dead Killer Whale carcass at the dog, it would be sorta like that. ;) Oh wow, only more intensified. I nearly jumped out of my seat when I saw that in theaters. :D

OMG that's a PERFECT image ;)

[KathrynJanewayChakotay]

the transformation scene of Eustace it gives me chills every time i read it or listen to it on my cd theater and the audio books. The dufflepods as well as the scene where Lucy sees herself in the book i think that part will be super cool to see on film.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

the transformation scene of Eustace it gives me chills every time i read it or listen to it on my cd theater and the audio books. The dufflepods as well as the scene where Lucy sees herself in the book i think that part will be super cool to see on film.

Can't agree more ;)

[Alambil and Tarvis]

NEW VDT FILMING INFO:
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2156&dl=23036860

:D :D

[Sir Godfrey]

I would probably want to see the battle against Lady of Green Kirtle in her snake form. I would also love to see the Magician's house and the Duffers. Nay the scene I would most want to see if Eustance turning into a dragon. :D

[MrBob]

"I would probably want to see the battle against Lady of Green Kirtle in her snake form."

Sir Godfrey, you are thinking of Silver Chair, not VotDT. LotGK is not in VotDT.

MrBob

[Sir Godfrey]

"I would probably want to see the battle against Lady of Green Kirtle in her snake form."

Sir Godfrey, you are thinking of Silver Chair, not VotDT. LotGK is not in VotDT.

MrBob

OH yeah the VODT is boring huh.. low jk. Eustace does become dragon in it though.. Yeah I goofed up and mixed the two books. I love the Silver Chair and it happens to be the last Chronicle I read. :)

I guess the battle against the Kraken would be cool. :)

[inkspot]

Yah, the battle with the sea monster and Eustace as a dragon, plus his transformation back into a boy. And the Duffers.

[Sir Godfrey]

I imagine they might excute the VDT like Pirates of Carribean, since It's a sea faring adventure. Maybe even Captian Jack will appear, lol jk. :D

[Alambil and Tarvis]

I imagine they might excute the VDT like Pirates of Carribean, since It's a sea faring adventure. Maybe even Captian Jack will appear, lol jk. :D

LOLZ you should watch my fantrailers...I used POTC in all of them :p

[CaspianGirl]

Ooo yea I really wanna see the sea serpent because I had this amazing image for it in my head earlier while re-reading that part in the book. Like, when it's head bursts out of the water, it could be roaring, and it could be surprising too, just like jumping out at you. I've you've ever seen the movie Eight Below at the part where the Leapord Seal jumps out of the dead Killer Whale carcass at the dog, it would be sorta like that. ;) Oh wow, only more intensified. I nearly jumped out of my seat when I saw that in theaters. :D


You mean like this:
http://iroh.org/screencaps/ep32/ep32-316.png :D

Lol sorry I couldn't resist. It's from Avatar.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

^ROFL. :p :p

[caspian the 10th]

i am looking fowerd to the release of this movie and realy want to see how they do the whole eustace into a dragon thing....also the part where they sail into the blackness where nightmares come tru....thats gonna be cool

oh i work with a fella whos mate is on the crew who is building the ship for this movie.....pretty cool i rekon, cant wait for them to start the production in brisbane and the gold coast ill drive down the coast to see it..:):cool:

[Sopespian]

The best part of the book is (arguably) Caspian confronting Gumpas and turning his table over. I hope that they keep that similar to the way it is in the book.:D:D:D

[Alambil and Tarvis]

The best part of the book is (arguably) Caspian confronting Gumpas and turning his table over. I hope that they keep that similar to the way it is in the book.:D:D:D

OMG same here!! I LOVED that part...it was dramatic and hilarious at the same time :p

[stumpy1243]

I think it will be interesting to see the part where they turn Eustace back into human, from his dragon state. It would be very interesting, after all Aslan does help turn him back, and that seems to me like a complicated bit of filming.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Only...a year and 5 months to go!! :p

[Tsukiko]

The part when Lucy reads the Magician's Book. Always a favorite of mine. :]

[Arvan]

The best part of the book is (arguably) Caspian confronting Gumpas and turning his table over. I hope that they keep that similar to the way it is in the book.:D:D:D
I agree completly!

[Tsukiko]

I agree completly!

I'd like to see that as well. xDD For the LOL. xDD

[Sven-El]

Eustace's jorunal entries. Seriously! While I know they won't be done 100 % having him narrate tha whole time ( it would be boring), having a few brief excerpts will be nice, plus the added comedy of the fact that we know that what he writes about Narnia is hardly what is really happening. It will show what a little stinker he really is.

[MrBob]

If they do the journal entries complete with the dates, I wonder if they will change the last entry date as it is Sept. 11.

MrBob

[Sven-El]

I don't think it should be a problem. Afterall, Peter Jackson got by with keeping "The Two Towers" as the title of the second LOTR film, despite many protests that both the film (and the book) should recieve new titles.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Okay, there's a BOATLOAD (no pun intended :p) of news on NarniaWeb right now--and it's all GOOD!!!!!!!!!!! The pics of DT are SO AWESOME! :D Also, there's some video shots of the Magician's Garden and Georgie & Will (Poulter) in costume, as well as what I believe is Governor Gumpas' palace...go check it all out! I'm seriously spazzing out right now!

http://www.narniaweb.com/

Plus, I just got David Arnold's soundtrack for Amazing Grace, and I am pleased to say that I heard some snippets of Narnia-esque themes in it. I think if he combines what he did for AG and Stargate and throws in a bit of Gregson-Williams' original themes, the score is going to be phenomenal ;)

[Tsukiko]

^Will looks like an EXCELLENT Eustace!!!!!! Now this is only based on looks. I half-liked Ben's looks for Caspian yet, unfortunately, they ruined Caspian's character.

Please don't ruin Scrubb's character!

[Alambil and Tarvis]

^Will looks like an EXCELLENT Eustace!!!!!! Now this is only based on looks. I half-liked Ben's looks for Caspian yet, unfortunately, they ruined Caspian's character.

Please don't ruin Scrubb's character!

I've seen some of Will's acting, and I have to say, he is brilliant. A natural comedian...he'll do great with Eustace :D

[Tsukiko]

Oh good.. ^^ But like I said, let's just hope the screenwriters don't mess up Eustace's personality from the book and such.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

^True. If they mess up his character I shall be very sad :(

EDIT: MORE NEWS!!! Gumpas has been cast
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2262&dl=24169470

More video/pic footage of the Lone Islands set (including what looks like it could possibly be Ben hiding behind a wall and Will Poulter standing up in a rowboat and whacking Gumpas across the face with an oar? LOL)
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2261&dl=24158785


GAH it's only a matter of time before Ramandu's Daughter is cast...OMG I cannot wait!! :D

[Liz]

EDIT: MORE NEWS!!! Gumpas has been cast
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2262&dl=24169470

More video/pic footage of the Lone Islands set (including what looks like it could possibly be Ben hiding behind a wall and Will Poulter standing up in a rowboat and whacking Gumpas across the face with an oar? LOL)
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2261&dl=24158785


GAH it's only a matter of time before Ramandu's Daughter is cast...OMG I cannot wait!! :D

Yes, it's really exciting with all the casting news! :)

Wonder when we'll hear anything about Ramandu's Daughter. :D I can't wait either!!

The Dawn Treader ship itself looks great! Just saw the stern, amazing!!! Very beautiful.

[Tsukiko]

I can't wait for news of Ramandu's daughter as well. ^^

and Gumpas looks fantastic!!!!

-EXCITEDDDDD-!!!!!!!! =D

[Aravis Kenobi]

I don't like Gumpas; I didn't imagine him looking like that, but performance will tell...I am excited to hear about who they'll cast next. They've only cast, what? 2 of the 7 lords so far?

[Alambil and Tarvis]

More casting news: Lord Bern & Pug: http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2264&dl=24190840

I'm checking NW every day to see if they've put up anything about Ramandu's Daughter...oooh I'm so EXCITED!! *nerd spaz* :p

[Tsukiko]

^ha! I nearly forgot about Pug!! xDD

Lol.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

^ha! I nearly forgot about Pug!! xDD

Lol.

I know LOL :p I like the guy they picked, though...he looks very...Pug-ish...
:p

But I'm starting to get obsessive over checking for news about Ramandu's Daughter...GAAAH *headdesk* I really can't wait anymore or I'll go crazy! :rolleyes:

[Aravis Kenobi]

They post the same news on here, haha. I don't think it'll be too much longer before we hear news about RD and her father. ;)

[Tsukiko]

But one of the biggest questions still remain - if they will actually give R's daughter a name. ;]

For shame, Lewis... why didn't he? =P

[Aravis Kenobi]

I can see them doing either: giving her a name, or leaving it as is. I have no problem with a name, if they make it to where it sounds like it'd fit her, and it would save on the non-book readers' confusion.

[inkspot]

I think they will give her a name ...

[Tsukiko]

Yeah I'd really like it if they gave her name. But like Aravis said, hopefully a good sounding name that fits her character.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Am I the only one who thinks they shouldn't give her name? I think there was a specific reason that Lewis didn't give her one--it adds to her mystery...giving her one somehow, for me, detracts from that and thus detracts from her character. And I have this idea that maybe she didn't tell her name b/c Caspian had to earn the right to know it first--by completing his task and breaking the spell. Like her name is inextricably (sp?) linked to her identity and Caspian doesn't have the right to know it until he earns her trust? She does tell him that the prince has to "break the enchantment" before he can "kiss the princess", so maybe knowledge of the name is included in that package. I dunno.

But I really don't think they should give her a name...I don't want to sound too terribly clingy to canon, but for some reason I really feel very strongly that this is something they shouldn't mess with. Giving her a definite name just changes so much about the aura of her character...I dunno how else to explain it. ...

[Aravis Kenobi]

But compared to what else they could do to the film, a name addition is VERY minor. And, for the people who have never read the books, how are they to know that RD was intentionally left nameless? They won't...and it could make the writers look stupid/foolish/careless if a character is unnamed. They don't understand, so I can understand why the makers would give her a name. But, we don't know anything yet, so I don't think we should worry....but I'm coming from a non-fan POV. Don't they deserve something too? Sure y'all would like it if everything was kept true to the book, but truth be told, the people who have never read teh books, and maybe won't ever read them will think, "that was stupid that they left out her name; what's that all about?"

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Personally, I think people would actually forget about the fact that she doesn't have a name as long as they don't make a big deal about it in the movie...lol

[Aravis Kenobi]

IF the movie is good enough, and if people enjoy it, then they may not wonder about it at the time. But people (most anyways) are fairly smart and they'll wonder why she wasn't given a name, just for the sake that pretty much every character is named. It'd be weird to me, I think. *shrugs*

[Tsukiko]

It'd look stupid if a character was nameless. 'Nuff said. =P

But I do agree with Aravis for those who have not read the book..

EVERYONE has a name.

[Aravis Kenobi]

It'd look stupid if a character was nameless. 'Nuff said. =P

But I do agree with Aravis for those who have not read the book..

EVERYONE has a name.

Hey, I thought it was Obi. :p

[Danny Darnia]

Part of VDT that I want to see most is when Eustace turned into Dragon, or the contrary. I think...something which could turn into fairy tales's creatures always looks cool :p

[CaspianGirl]

It'd look stupid if a character was nameless. 'Nuff said. =P

But I do agree with Aravis for those who have not read the book..

EVERYONE has a name.

How about Larita? *shot* :p

jk

[Sven-El]

How about Larita? *shot* :p

jk

You know they could just handle it the same way they dealt with Spock's last name on Star Trek. It was too unpronoucnable for humans to say. Though in R's daughter's case, it could be that it is too wonderful for humans to say, and the only man who is worthy of hearing it is the one who breaks the enchantment.

[sfl1983]

I am personally lookng forward to the beginning and when Edmund fines Eustrace first after he has been turned back into human and how edmund tells him what he was like the 1st time he came to narnia and how they turn eustrace in the dragon.

[Tsukiko]

Though in R's daughter's case, it could be that it is too wonderful for humans to say, and the only man who is worthy of hearing it is the one who breaks the enchantment.

I see what you mean by that. But Caspian should be the first one to say her name maybe... I don't know.
But! Like I said: everyone has a name. RD's is no exception.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Or they could have a scene where Caspian asks and she just whispers her name only to him...that would fit...and be terribly romantic :p :o I'd probably squeal in the theater. LOL.

Btw, have you seen the GORGEOUS pic of the Dawn Treader all put together ('cept for the sail)??! AMAZING!! :eek: Click on the top right pic!!!

http://www.narniafans.com/archives/7430

Oh, and the chief Dufflepud has been casted :D
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2268&dl=24233580

[Tsukiko]

DUFFLEPUDS!!!!!!!

I cannot wait to see them!!! =DD

[CaspianGirl]

Or they could have a scene where Caspian asks and she just whispers her name only to him...that would fit...and be terribly romantic :p :o I'd probably squeal in the theater. LOL.

Btw, have you seen the GORGEOUS pic of the Dawn Treader all put together ('cept for the sail)??! AMAZING!! :eek: Click on the top right pic!!!

http://www.narniafans.com/archives/7430

Oh, and the chief Dufflepud has been casted
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2268&dl=24233580
Yeah me too!! And then I would yell out "HEY HE'S MINE!!!!!!!!!!!" lol :p

[MrBob]

"It'd look stupid if a character was nameless. 'Nuff said."

Tsukiko, I liked how in PC, they never gave Miraz's son a name, just as it was in the book. There can be reasons for not giving a character a name. Only one Dufdlepud was given a name and she was not a character in the story. The only thing the main Duiffer was called was Chief. No one else had a name.

ANother way to get around the name would be for her to tell them that she would say her name after the enchantment was lifted.

MrBob

[Tsukiko]

Sorry......

and I can see why Miraz's real son wasn't given a name, because (a. he was only mentioned. and (b. he didn't have any lines. (obviously)

[Alambil and Tarvis]

Yeah me too!! And then I would yell out "HEY HE'S MINE!!!!!!!!!!!" lol :p

LOL haha

"It'd look stupid if a character was nameless. 'Nuff said."

Tsukiko, I liked how in PC, they never gave Miraz's son a name, just as it was in the book. There can be reasons for not giving a character a name. Only one Dufdlepud was given a name and she was not a character in the story. The only thing the main Duiffer was called was Chief. No one else had a name.

ANother way to get around the name would be for her to tell them that she would say her name after the enchantment was lifted.

MrBob

^I agree; that IS a good idea.


Anyhoo, more news-ish stuff:
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2272&dl=24276320

Still no news on RD. But I know it's coming soon...:D

[I-Love-Edmund]

The part I want to see the most is when they come across Doom Island. When Edmund and Caspian start arguing.
I also want to see the part when Edmund, Lucy, Caspian, and Reepicheep are captured by the slave traders and sold.

[Alambil and Tarvis]

More news:
http://www.narniaweb.com/news.asp?id=2287&dl=24436595

^those schoolkids are lucky!

[MrBob]

Re: Alambil's link:

I wonder what the school will be used for? I wonder if it will be used for a place on the Lone Islands.

MrBob

[Alambil and Tarvis]

I have no idea what they're using the school for...