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Patrick LuceMay 1st, 2005 - 17:43:55

While I love Robert Rodriguez movies, what is Warner Bros. thinking letting John Milius leave? Do they not remember the pg Conan the Destoyer? I don't mind a new actor playing Conan, but please can we keep the R rating that Robert Howard's pulp character deserves.

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KortosoMay 5th, 2005 - 23:27:14

Milius was, I think, taking his time, meanwhile the fantasy film craze is still hot. I'll bet they didn't want to miss it.

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Steelmaster(Joe Seagal)May 12th, 2005 - 21:02:19

PLEASE! HELP JOHN MILIUS! HELP JOHN MILIUS' CONAN3 PROJECT! LET'S SAVE CONAN STORY! Visit www.thearnoldfans.com and sign the petition on-line.Thak you.
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mike destasioJan 19th, 2007 - 00:23:29

I think this is a great idea. In the search to cast King Conan Rodriguez should remember that Conan has an imposing demeanor one look and you pee yourself.
Arnold was too goofy for Conan ! This new take should be done with all the care it deserves ! Like 300 or the Lord trilogy it must be carried off in a very serious nature. Never make Conan Goofy. The co-stars and extras should move the humor of the films content along. He is also a Giant amongst men ! So a guy about 6 feet 6 inches would be impressive enough. This man should be powerful looking but not so much like a gym rat bodybuilder type Muscles are important because much of Howards desriptions explained that Conan had corded muscles and Giant shoulders this fellow should also have kind of a Scottish or Irish appearance somewhat like the actor from Braveheart or Sin City, the guy with the huge scar on his cheek. find a big rough looking craggy faced guy and you have your Conan ! Good luck Robert ! Now....Get to work!

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Bryon HuntJan 27th, 2007 - 01:16:56

Washed up California politicians, who were once actors, have no business in the movies. I don't want to see Arnold as Conan...I don't want to see Clint Eastwood as Conan. Hopefully Robert Rodriguez will introduce some new blood into this film. I think he should collaborate with that DeStasio guy!

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J. SalinasJan 29th, 2007 - 23:23:55

I just read some distressing news fellas, The guy they asked to write the screenplay writes girly tearjerker date movies and romantic comedies.
We can't have this we need someone who relates to Conan and the feel of the grim world that he lived in. We do not need another 'Destroyer' stinky comedy flop. Roy ! Where are you when we need you most ? HEEEELP !

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Robert JaamesFeb 11th, 2007 - 22:20:02

I have the perfect Conan, The Undertaker from WWE! he would be perfect.
He has the size the presence and he fits into the age bracket of Conan at
the time in his life when he becomes a KING !
The Tatoo's you say ? Hollywood magic ! CGI or make up can easily
rectify any situation these days !

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Mike StrangerMar 17th, 2007 - 05:34:02

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TerabanitossMay 7th, 2007 - 09:52:29

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Beyond the Black RiverAug 15th, 2007 - 21:58:00

If somebody will make a Movie of conan,,,this is the title of Robert E. Howard they have to use...

i still remember reading this book as a child and i think this will be as EPic as the Lord of the Rings....come on somebody bringit on!!!

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MacafferyAug 23rd, 2007 - 00:49:01

You aint kidding! Instead of Puh Honixx on the SWOORD they should do black river! What a film that would be with the whole treatment cgi and gritty gore soaked swordfights I still think the UNDERTAKER from the WWE would make an awesome CONAN make up and cgi could cover up the tats.

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Chuck CarterNov 29th, 2007 - 18:12:27

You know - if Sylvester Stallone could get some voice coaching - deepen it a bit, he'd be perfect for the old King Conan. He has the body type that is needed - thick, muscled and looks the part of an old warrior. The only thing going against him is his size. He is a bit on the small size in the height department.

For the way Conan was penned by Howard, immensely powerful man with defined corded muscles and wide shoulders are only part of the picture. What's needed is a large man - 6'2', 6'3' or there abouts (Howard used himself as a model for the character, at least partially and he was a big man) who is a good actor with serious screen presence, not some delicate Arnold body builder type with the waist of a little girl nor some stupid Wrestling hack. They need someone with a thick neck and muscled barrel like torso balanced on tree trunk legs, with dark features set with steel blue eyes - this is what is really needed to carry out the role. Someone in his mid to later forties or early 50s at minimum.

Javier Bardem, Chigum from No Country for Old Men comes to mind screen presence wise - if he was to muscle up dramatically and be aged accordingly - he could pull it off. He has that kind of menacing look about him, but in person is warm enough an actor to fill a wide range of emotions - but is probably too young to pull it off. And am not sure how tall he is.

Anyway - Just my two bits.

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Dwayne KellerJan 8th, 2008 - 06:17:20

I think kevin Sorbo would be the perfect conan. his very tall he has the size , just needs to bluk up some

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Dwayne KellerJan 8th, 2008 - 06:37:07

I tink the conan movie should be some what like the comic book in the comic books conan is a man who don't play with his enemy. he kills them anyway he see fix. what i'am saying let conan be conan. Conan is a warrior who will snap necks, chop heads,break bones,slices your guts out,run his blade throw your heart, slices off a arm or leg. I tink this new conan movie should be made conan way with nudity in all the blood spilling and a story line fix for warrior king like conan

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HeernessoneJan 31st, 2008 - 19:59:50

I am sorry may be the wrong place for a post! But have you heard that Heath Ledger recently died in NY!
So young and Such a great Actor! Rest in Peace!!!
Angel2008
i was crying a hole day

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Conan = Vin Diesel.Aug 10th, 2008 - 18:51:49

First of all, I love the Robert E. Howard Conan stories and hope the Arnold is NOT brought back to play the role of Conan again.
The idea of who should play Conan in a new movie has been a topic of discussion for quite some time with my friends and I and we agree on one person that would make a truly awesome Conan ... Vin Diesel. Seriously, he would perfect as Conan. Think about it.

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SashaOct 7th, 2008 - 16:38:50

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Malak meessaOct 13th, 2008 - 18:25:37

They're going to wind up with Robert Rodriguez doing it, with Paul Telfer playing a young Conan, 'rebooting' with some of the original stories. To be filmed largely in Bulgaria. Eduardo Serra is in talks as well.

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AsinaDec 3rd, 2008 - 08:53:36

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