World of Warcraft Film Archive

  • Nick Carpenter (Blizzard VP of Art and Cinematic Development) posted a call for a Storyboard Artist with film experience. You must be able to relocate to Irvine, CA. The project the Storyboard Artist will work on is unknown. Storyboard. Film experience. At a first glance one might quickly think: Warcraft film. However, there is much more Blizzard Entertainment is working on. Blizzplanet: Speculation-mode On We absolutely don’t know what this position is for. That clear,...

    Blizzard Entertainment Seeks Storyboard Artist with Film Experience

    Nick Carpenter (Blizzard VP of Art and Cinematic Development) posted a call for a Storyboard Artist with film experience. You must be able to relocate to Irvine, CA. The project the Storyboard Artist will work on is unknown. Storyboard. Film experience. At a first glance one might quickly think: Warcraft film. However, there is much more Blizzard Entertainment is working on. Blizzplanet: Speculation-mode On We absolutely don’t know what this position is for. That clear,...

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  • In a very funny interview, actor Henry Cavill told IGN he almost misses the Man of Steel role when director Zack Snyder called him by phone to give him the role and he was in the middle of a World of Warcraft dungeon, and let the phone ring unanswered. When he checked the caller ID, his eyes nigh pop. He ditched Zack Snyder’s phone call to continue playing WoW … more at IGN. That really...

    Henry Cavill Almost Misses Superman Man of Steel Role Due to World of Warcraft

    In a very funny interview, actor Henry Cavill told IGN he almost misses the Man of Steel role when director Zack Snyder called him by phone to give him the role and he was in the middle of a World of Warcraft dungeon, and let the phone ring unanswered. When he checked the caller ID, his eyes nigh pop. He ditched Zack Snyder’s phone call to continue playing WoW … more at IGN. That really...

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  • Collider recently interviewed Legendary Pictures CEO Thomas Tull to talk about several movies including Warcraft, Pacific Rim, Superman’s Man of Steel, 42 and Godzilla. There was no direct quote, but Collider mentioned Thomas Tull added that we’ll soon be hearing updates regarding the production status, script, and release date. Thomas Tull said we will learn more about the Warcraft film “soon”. It’s hard to say if it is “soon” or “soon™” (Blizzard-style). Unless we see...

    Warcraft Film Release Date to be Announced Soon

    Collider recently interviewed Legendary Pictures CEO Thomas Tull to talk about several movies including Warcraft, Pacific Rim, Superman’s Man of Steel, 42 and Godzilla. There was no direct quote, but Collider mentioned Thomas Tull added that we’ll soon be hearing updates regarding the production status, script, and release date. Thomas Tull said we will learn more about the Warcraft film “soon”. It’s hard to say if it is “soon” or “soon™” (Blizzard-style). Unless we see...

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  • Duncan Jones (MOON, WARCRAFT director) and Stuart Fenegan (WARCRAFT Executive Producer) visited Blizzard Entertainment on March 19th for a jam session with Chris Metzen, Nick Carpenter, and James Waugh (among others). Even Russell Brower (Director of Audio/Composer). According to Duncan Jones, the WARCRAFT Film has officially begun? huh? Does that mean casting soon? What exactly does “Im making a film right now” mean?

    Warcraft Film – Duncan Jones visits Blizzard Entertainment

    Duncan Jones (MOON, WARCRAFT director) and Stuart Fenegan (WARCRAFT Executive Producer) visited Blizzard Entertainment on March 19th for a jam session with Chris Metzen, Nick Carpenter, and James Waugh (among others). Even Russell Brower (Director of Audio/Composer). According to Duncan Jones, the WARCRAFT Film has officially begun? huh? Does that mean casting soon? What exactly does “Im making a film right now” mean?

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  • The World of Warcraft twitter account messaged the Warcraft film director Duncan Jones the following: “We can’t wait to see your vision of Azeroth in motion-picture form!” I can’t believe how often we get to hear tiny updates and teases from several Blizzard developers, executives and even Duncan Jones. I am absolutely loving it. I love the fact they are open about sharing tidbits. It spells good things for the future when actual actors begin...

    Warcraft Film – Motion-Picture

    The World of Warcraft twitter account messaged the Warcraft film director Duncan Jones the following: “We can’t wait to see your vision of Azeroth in motion-picture form!” I can’t believe how often we get to hear tiny updates and teases from several Blizzard developers, executives and even Duncan Jones. I am absolutely loving it. I love the fact they are open about sharing tidbits. It spells good things for the future when actual actors begin...

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  • This is hopefully going to spark life into the hearts of millions of fans awaiting the Warcraft film, and seriously choke the trolls and naysayers that called it vaporware. Following Duncan Jones’ visit to the Blizzard Entertainment Irvine Headquarters a few days ago to talk with Blizzard VP of Creative and Franchise Development Chris Metzen — Duncan Jones posted today two tweets one right after the other. One Tweet said “Producer Liberty Stu put this...

    Duncan Jones Teases Working on the Warcraft Film Today

    This is hopefully going to spark life into the hearts of millions of fans awaiting the Warcraft film, and seriously choke the trolls and naysayers that called it vaporware. Following Duncan Jones’ visit to the Blizzard Entertainment Irvine Headquarters a few days ago to talk with Blizzard VP of Creative and Franchise Development Chris Metzen — Duncan Jones posted today two tweets one right after the other. One Tweet said “Producer Liberty Stu put this...

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  • I think we have reached a moment in time when we can finally talk more abroad about the Warcraft film after months and years of partial hiatus. The fans have awaited the Warcraft film by Legendary Pictures since 2006 — announced that year at BlizzCon. Many things have happened news-wise since then, but I’m going to stick to the activity these past six months. Make sure to check out all reference links to be up...

    Warcraft Film Activity Since 2012

    I think we have reached a moment in time when we can finally talk more abroad about the Warcraft film after months and years of partial hiatus. The fans have awaited the Warcraft film by Legendary Pictures since 2006 — announced that year at BlizzCon. Many things have happened news-wise since then, but I’m going to stick to the activity these past six months. Make sure to check out all reference links to be up...

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  • I am totally not making any assumptions nor triggering any speculation or rumor mills with this. Rob Pardo (Blizzard Entertainment Chief Creative Officer) posted this via Twitter, and anyone can read it. Filmmaker Mark Andrews (Pixar) visited Blizzard Entertainment’s Irvine headquarters today. Andrews was story supervisor for The Incredibles (2004), Ratatouille (2007), and most recently director of Brave (2012). Recently, Rob Pardo and Chris Metzen visited the Pixar offices to talk about storytelling during an...

    Pixar Visits Blizzard Entertainment

    I am totally not making any assumptions nor triggering any speculation or rumor mills with this. Rob Pardo (Blizzard Entertainment Chief Creative Officer) posted this via Twitter, and anyone can read it. Filmmaker Mark Andrews (Pixar) visited Blizzard Entertainment’s Irvine headquarters today. Andrews was story supervisor for The Incredibles (2004), Ratatouille (2007), and most recently director of Brave (2012). Recently, Rob Pardo and Chris Metzen visited the Pixar offices to talk about storytelling during an...

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  • Update: Added several photos of actors proposed by fans. Tweeted the list to Nick Carpenter and Crithto. Keep sending your ideas. I’ll forward new ones. After Sam Raimi’s departure as director, Blizzard Entertainment and Legendary Pictures continue to carry out plans to develop a film based on the Warcraft universe. The latest buzz was that a new writer had been assigned to the project. In August.3.2012, Variety reported screenwriter Charles Leavitt (Blood Diamond, The Seventh...

    Warcraft Film – Blizzard Wants Your Casting Call Ideas

    Update: Added several photos of actors proposed by fans. Tweeted the list to Nick Carpenter and Crithto. Keep sending your ideas. I’ll forward new ones. After Sam Raimi’s departure as director, Blizzard Entertainment and Legendary Pictures continue to carry out plans to develop a film based on the Warcraft universe. The latest buzz was that a new writer had been assigned to the project. In August.3.2012, Variety reported screenwriter Charles Leavitt (Blood Diamond, The Seventh...

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  • Dear Legendary Pictures, I have been a loyal follower of Legendary Pictures ever since the announcement of the Warcraft film. I have visited the website often, and witnessed a few layout changes over time — love the new layout by the way. I followed you on Facebook and Twitter after you created these accounts. Hoping I woud one day see the word “Warcraft” in your updates. Or even see your Facebook page follow the Warcraft...

    Blizzplanet Humble Plea to Legendary Pictures

    Dear Legendary Pictures, I have been a loyal follower of Legendary Pictures ever since the announcement of the Warcraft film. I have visited the website often, and witnessed a few layout changes over time — love the new layout by the way. I followed you on Facebook and Twitter after you created these accounts. Hoping I woud one day see the word “Warcraft” in your updates. Or even see your Facebook page follow the Warcraft...

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