Phaedrusnyc Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I came across this article and it caught my eye. There have long been stories that Spielberg was very much interested in the late '80's-early '90's output of LucasArts, and the rumors have gone so far as to suggest that he had an interest in doing something with Monkey Island at one time (and that, in a roundabout way, all of this fiddling around ended up leading to Orlando Bloom's turn as Guybrush Threep- er, Will Turner- in "Pirates of the Caribbean.") I can't really be bothered to reference all of this, but most of it can be found on the Mojo sites if you look hard enough. Well, now Spielberg is all set to direct a pirate movie of his own (based on a Michael Crichton story) and apparently has "always wanted to direct his own pirate film." Interesting, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 "always wanted to direct his own pirate film." And "Hook" was...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy.brush Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 An abomination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaedrusnyc Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 And "Hook" was...? A proposed Barbra Streisand biopic? Sorry, couldn't resist- there were at least four other responses I could have typed. At any rate, ask Stacey Snider- SHE'S the one who said it. The possible argument is that a movie with pirates isn't necessarily a "pirate movie," per se, the way a movie with soldiers isn't automatically a war movie.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Spielberg is apparently a Monkey Island fan... let's hope there will be some MI references in the movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascovel Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sadly, Spielberg is known for being a fan of pretty much everything, and considering doing a number films that would take a few lifetimes to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Apparently he's a Halo fan too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntheticGerbil Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Maybe he can make a Halo vs. Monkey Island movie?! Wouldn't that just make all of your dreams come true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascovel Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 For now I'm pretty happy with new Monkey Island games coming out. A movie is unnecessary unless it would have to be made to make the games sell. I'd prefer to see a completely original pirate movie. There is such a thing as "too much Monkey Island". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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