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[bitbydeath]

Your';re talking about Cobra Kai specifically here which was made before Netflix got a hold of it. It was a youtube original or something like that I believe. That's not the case for the witcher, cowboy bebop, resident evil etc. All are produced by Netflix.

Goes for any of their originals.
Here’s a quote from the creator of Glow and OrangeITNB, who states they have complete control on who they hire.

Netflix, in particular, has shown a willingness to bring on new, unfamiliar faces. “They didn’t interfere in our creative process, which is the most important thing and the best thing about Netflix,” says CD Jennifer Euston (“Orange Is the New Black,” “GLOW”). “It’s just a straight line from creator to Netflix; there’s nothing to block who we want. They trust the filmmaker, and that is crucial in making anything good.”

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-audition-for-netflix-73088/

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Goes for any of their originals.
Here’s a quote from the creator of Glow and OrangeITNB, who states they have complete control on who they hire.


https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/how-to-audition-for-netflix-73088/

That's literally one person saying that. This all is meaningless anyway since part of being a producer is funding shows/movies which they do. If they were just a distributor they would simply host the movies on their service. So no. They don't just simply distribute. That is empirically wrong. They used to do that then they started producing their own content.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Please don't have The Rock in it.

 

[bitbydeath]

That's literally one person saying that. This all is meaningless anyway since part of being a producer is funding shows/movies which they do. If they were just a distributor they would simply host the movies on their service. So no. They don't just simply distribute. That is empirically wrong. They used to do that then they started producing their own content.

There’s another quote from the creators of Locke and Key on the same site as well if you don’t trust that person.

Back onto Cobra Kai, you know who is listed as a Producer? Will Smith. You know how much involvement he has with the show? None.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

There’s another quote from the creators of Locke and Key on the same site as well if you don’t trust that person.

Back onto Cobra Kai, you know who is listed as a Producer? Will Smith. You know how much involvement he has with the show? None.

Cool. What do you know of what Will Smith does? You conveniently sidestepped the fact that funding is part of producing. So you are indeed wrong about them being just a distributor. It's okay to admit.

 

[bitbydeath]

Cool. What do you know of what Will Smith does? You conveniently sidestepped the fact that funding is producing. So you are indeed wrong about them being just a distributor. It's okay to admit.

I mentioned funding ages ago.

Netflix provides the funding, that’s it.

You then tried adding casting and writing which was since disproven.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

Witcher been absolute trash, RE was an insult.

Nah, Witcher has been really good

 

[OmegaSupreme]

I mentioned funding ages ago.

You then tried adding casting and writing which was since disproven.

But providing funding is producing. Not just distributing. You're incorrect in calling them, distributors.

 

[bitbydeath]

But providing funding is producing. Not just distributing. You're incorrect in calling them, distributors.

Sure, I can admit to that.

 

[Chronicle]

First photo of Tom Holland as Marcus Fenix has been released:

(I know, we're all tired of this stupid joke)

Beat me to it!

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Sure, I can admit to that.

Cool. I would need to research more if they have much hands-on as far as casting/ writing I admit. It's pointless anyway. Regardless of how much involvement they do or don't have, they put out 90 percent garbage on their service. You mentioned Glow and that was probably the last thing of quality they made. They canceled it of course.

 

[DaGwaphics]

That wouldn't be bad casting, from appearances anyway.

 

[Danjin44]

 

[kapshin]

Report, deport whatever it takes!

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Report, deport whatever it takes!

Idk. That could have worked 20 years ago. Shit, put nic cage in it too and we'll have a face off reunion.

 

[GloveSlap]

It could be good if done right. The style should be Edge of Tomorrow mixed with Starship Troopers.

 

[nikos]

I'll check it out. Glad it's a film and not a series. I was actually just thinking about going back and revisiting Gears 4 and 5 since I never played through them.

 

[Fredrik]

Terry crews as cole train

Lol nah more like Ronnie Coleman.

The problem here is that the characters we know well from Gears are huge with deep voices and there aren’t many actors looking and sounding like that. I don’t see how they can pull this off without some crazy movie magic, and in that case they could just go full animated and have the original voice actors.

 

[_Idea_of_Evil_]

 

[jhjfss]

Exactly my thoughts whenever the last of us HBO series comes up.

Why the sudden obsession with game to TV/Movie adaptions? This is what MS tried with the launch of XB1 and got rightfully shit on, now it seems like everyone wants to do it. What changed?

 

[Helghan]

It's a Microsoft owned IP it's a big deal and it has potential no matter what the PS fanboys say. I mean what you expecting a B movie shoestring budget? Netflix have funded some very expensive movies, do some research you might learn something

I expect a B movie shoestring budget indeed, I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's what we'll be getting. We'll know more when they announce the cast, that will tell us enough.

 

[Methos#1975]

It's going to be focused on a new character played by Indiana Frosk!

 

[Negotiator101]

Gears father has spoken, make it happen.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I'm in. Be half decent and ill be over the moon. MS can throw some cash at it. Just be better than that resident evil shite.

 

[MOTM]

Because the partnership will be netflix footing 100% of the bill. Lets not be intentionally obtuse, the point I'm making is obvious. In a content drought I would like to see more of a focus on games, not B rate television content.

Drop it you sound stupid

 

[Valedix]

why

 

[kuncol02]

Oh God as a fan I’m terrified. I really don’t see who they can cast for this. It’ll be some side characters nobody care about.

Marcus is actually really easy. Bautista is not only perfect fit for that role, but he also wants to play him. For rest of cast I have no idea.

 

[Drew1440]

Could John Cena could work as Marcus Fenix?
Alan Richardson for Baird, the rest are fine.

 

[Fredrik]

Marcus is actually really easy. Bautista is not only perfect fit for that role, but he also wants to play him. For rest of cast I have no idea.

Well now that you say it I would be okay with just him and the locust tbh

 

[kuncol02]

Well now that you say it I would be okay with just him and to locust tbh

The Raid Gears of War Edition? Now I will be disappointed when they will make that movie any other way (and they will).

 

[mxbison]

I hope every cast member is a body builder.

 

[Jboemios]

This is better that those trash Bob Sapp and Batista, and wrestlers suggestion

 

[hemo memo]

Can’t be worse than their Resident Evil series…could it?

It will definitely be worse. Gears? Really? Of all the video games ip they can choose from they choose the most generic.

 

[Spaceman292]

Please don't have The Rock in it.

There's only so many physically gigantic actors around. Although the Rock might be out of budget. I hope they just hire the biggest, ugliest dudes they can find. Doesn't matter how good at acting they are.

 

[The_Mike]

Please don't have The Rock in it.

I feel like Im the only one in the world actually enjoying his movies.

I don't get the hate towards that guy.

First photo of Tom Holland as Marcus Fenix has been released:

(I know, we're all tired of this stupid joke)

It's not a Sony production.

He is a Sony property at this point, so probably also a Sony exclusive

It will definitely be worse. Gears? Really? Of all the video games ip they can choose from they choose the most generic.

Tell me you haven't played Gears of war without telling me you haven't played Gears of war.

 

[GymWolf]

I'm sure this is not gonna be absolutely fucking terrible...

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

I feel like Im the only one in the world actually enjoying his movies.

I don't get the hate towards that guy.

I've enjoyed a bunch of his movies and interviews etc. Solid dude.

I'd just want Gears and its characters to be out in front in place of a big name and expected performance.

 

[old-parts]

Why on earth would you make a live action version of this, the production costs would be so high to do it right, especially the amount of CGI if they are not going to do practical effects.

They are doing an animated version and Netflix seems to have better luck with it's game adaptations in this area, stick to that.

 

[rofif]

They should already have an ideal Marcus casting choice.

Yep would be pretty good choice

 

[Roberts]

I think it is really important who directs it. Don't think it needs an auteur, but a sturdy journeyman who's good at telling a story. Someone like Joe Johnston - his Captain America is still top3 Marvel movie.

 

[jezhumphrey75]

needs to be offensive and macho.....but it wont be itll be wokey and gay.

 

[deriks]

Gotta be Bautista as Marcus Fenix.

I hope doesn't suck. Netflix is making a lot of bad choices lately. Like a lot of grandfathers of tech, chances are that they will die in a not that far future

 

[The_Mike]

needs to be offensive and macho.....but it wont be itll be wokey and gay.

Let's just hope they don't cater to Era types.

 

[Drizzlehell]

50 bucks says that it's going to be

uPdAtEd fOr mOdErN aUdIeNcEs

 

[CuteFaceJay]

Live action? I didn't think they made humans big enough for this to be possible

 

[BbMajor7th]

And the IP plunder continues...

 

[Badlucktroll]

Whats happening with this?

'Bioshock' Netflix Movie: Everything We Know So Far

Would you kindly read our preview of Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Bioshock.

www.whats-on-netflix.com

 

[Gafilkafish]

Another cancelled show in the 1st season

 

[Victor Omega]

Xbox gamers got every media of entertainment but video games.

 

[Airbus Jr]

Batista, The Rock, Cena, Booker T, roman reigns?

Getting old now and hes abit small to be marcus fenix

I would recommend this guy from creed 2