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Conan of Bulgaria?

One of the companies involved in the production of the new Conan movie is Nu Image/Millienium Pictures. They have a studio facility in Bulgaria. In fact, Fredrik Malmberg confirmed that he expects at least some filming to take place in Bulgaria.

So now we may have a sneak peak into the sets that may be used or adapted for Hyborian locations. Nu Boyana studios built a sizeable “ancient Rome” backlot set for such features as The Roman Mysteries.

And we know that many of Conan’s adventures take place in ancient lands not unlike the ancient Roman empire.

You may be able to see a slideshow here:

http://nuboyana.com/

Select “facilities” then “Roman set”.

With almost 900 sq.m, Nu Boyana offers one of the grandest standing Roman sets in the world. It comprises a central city square, a mini colosseum, a roman garden, narrow streets and alley’s, training quarters and a variety of interiors. Productions who used this set include Spartacus, War Inc. and Roman Mysteries.

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  • http://360.yahoo.com/itazura94043 Kortoso

    I might add, the TV movie “Spartacus” was filmed there. It also features Paul Telfer, one of many possible choices for the role of Conan.

  • http://www.ageofconan.com Waldgeist

    I don’t think that they will use or reuse series quality sets for a major Motion Picture and i hope they keep away Paul Telfer, the ever smiling pretty face with his typical body building body, that doesn’t look a thing pantherlike or like a working mans body, from acting as Conan.

    The pictures of the set especially portray a very very very polished Rome, nothing is aged or in any way not perfect (which is was, because it was not made out of plastic and printed paper), so it would in my picture not suit a Hyborian city.

    Hey! They got the money let them build a properly Aquilonian city and not a 1:1 roman copy :)

  • http://360.yahoo.com/itazura94043 Kortoso

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