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New trailer for 'Conan the Barbarian' hits online

By Anthony Pearson May 5, 2011, 1:05 GMT

The most legendary Barbarian of all time is back this Summer. Having thrived and evolved for eight consecutive decades in the public imagination - in prose and graphics, on the big screen and small, in games and properties of all kinds- Conan\'s exploits in the Hyborian Age now come alive like never before in a colossal 3D action-adventure film. A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce ...more

The violent action filled new movie trailer for Lionsgate Films upcoming fantasy "Conan the Barbarian" is now online. The film casts "Game of Thrones" star Jason Mamoa in the title role of Conan, previously and famously filled by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1982 version.

"Conan the Barbarian" is based on the stories of fantasy author Robert E. Howard and is directed by German film maker Marcus Nispel.

The new adpation stars Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols, Stephen Lang, Rose McGowan, Saïd Taghmaoui, Ron Perlman, Leo Howard, Steven O'Donnell and Raad Rawi.

My brief thoughts... Not entirely convinced by this one, a return to action fantasy for director Nispel who was the man behind the major flop "Pathfinder," a film I struggled to sit through in a single viewing out of pure boredom. To me, it looks like an overly expensive episode of "Xena: Warriror Princess." We shall see though, watch the trailer and form your own opinions.

View the full movie trailer below in various resolutions;



"Conan the Barbarian" is released across the US and UK from August 19th.

The most legendary Barbarian of all time is back this Summer. Having thrived and evolved for eight consecutive decades in the public imagination - in prose and graphics, on the big screen and small, in games and properties of all kinds- Conan's exploits in the Hyborian Age now come alive like never before in a colossal 3D action-adventure film.

A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.

Deftly adapted from the original works of Robert E. Howard and faithful to the mythology and psychology of his iconic character, "Conan the Barbarian" stars Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols, Stephen Lang, Rose McGowan, Said Taghmaoui and Ron Perlman. The film is directed by Marcus Nispel, and written by Thomas Dean Donnelly & Joshua Oppenheimer and Sean Hood.