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Mr. Malmberg talks about Conan screenplay and more…

As some of you know, Fredrik Malmberg, the CEO of Paradox Entertainment, is also a producer and major player in the development of the new Conan film. A short while ago he posted on the REH Forum some interesting information, including [edited line breaks for better readability]…

Where to start… I think by saying that the reason we have not been saying much up to date is because nothing was ready. No need to comment on something which is just an internet rumour, no matter how close to the source it comes from.

Now that we are embarking on the next phase, WE can start telling some FACTS. Scripts go thru many drafts before they are finished. Believe me, I was laughing out loud when I read somewhere that people thought all Cimmerians would be wiped out by werewolves and Conan was the Chosen One to avenge all Cimmerians. No no no.

You will surely know more about the plot, characters, and environs as we progress but for now I can tell you that our writers know their REH… We [Paradox] liase with the other companies involved, Millennium and Lionsgate, so it is a large group and everyone comes from a different angle with a different role.

My angle has always been that this is R rated, that we should not have a “star” portray Conan and that we rely less on CGI. Some other executives may have a different opinion but believe me that there is too much money involved to take any decision lightheartedly. We are all making this film because we think Conan has a huge potential audience out there, and we want to keep making more movies after this one so it has to be good!

With a filmmaker [Marcus Nispel] on board, our jobs shift to support him in all his efforts. It is a giant task to direct a movie of this scope. Hopefully I can convince him to spill some information to all of you in the course of production because I know you are all hungry for it and anxious that we not screw this up. The first real opportunity is around Comicon end of July. We will see if we can get a few words before then for you guys.

That wind roaring past your window is the huge collective sigh of relief as Conan and REH fans breathe a joyful sigh of relief.  Mr. Malmberg, with a few well chosen words, has reconnected the film to its most ardent fans and certainly created a renewed and avid interest in the upcoming Conan production.


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  • http://www.ageofconan.com Waldgeist

    For now, i am seriously happy to read this :) *cheers*

  • Big V

    I know he does’t care but,”Hale Crom”!

  • Bloke

    Reading that was a nice way to start a Monday. Now does R. Kickinger constitue as an unknown?

  • Andy

    That’s sounds good.

    From the visual style i think Marcus Nispel will make a great Movie. Pathfinder was not so good from the storytelling or character wise. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was really good for a remake for me better then the orginal. Funny was when i saw Pathfinder first the first thing in my mind was ”hey this guy would better make a conan movie”.

    Regards to all Conan Fans the are hot to see the Movie.

    By the way a really great Conan side.

  • derFeef

    Time to catch a breath. I am really happy to read this, thank you Mr. Malmberg!

    I somewhere read R. Kickinger here… dont get me started….

  • Theodarus

    Good! thats a relief

  • James McKenzie

    By Crom, I think Waldgeist has his faith back! As for me it’s nice to finally hear something as I was pining for the movie since the 13Th Warrior came out and renewed my interest in the genre and Conan my favorite character since the age of ten.

  • Debra

    I think Malmberg/Paradox have little, if any, power over the direction of the film. Once the movie rights were sold, it was out of their hands. Plenty of people get producing credits as an empty courtesy gesture. They are kept in the loop of what is going on, but given no power to affect the outcome. Malmberg may sincerely want REH’s version, but it is clear the production company has Milius on their mind. Nu Image/Millennium Films is famous for doing hack work. They pre-sell to foreign territories and having already made their money, don’t care about the quality of their films. Malmberg is being a team player here, but after you see the film, I bet you’ll be shocked at how much of the original script shows up on screen.

    Hyperlinks aren’t allowed in comments here, but google “Avi Lerner” and “presell” to get a taste of what he’s about.

  • James McKenzie

    I really don’t see how they have Milius on there mind. He has been out of the picture since King Conan Crown of Iron was dropped. Although I do agree that Malmberg/Paradox may have little or no say. Perhaps Nu Image/Millennium Films would respect their judgement.
    Don’t be a Debbie Downer;)

  • john gypsy

    I SAY YOU ONE THING IF YOU DONT DO THE FILM WITH ARNOLD
    ITS GONNA END UP RELLY CRAP POP AND SHIT I THINK YOU ANDERSTAND

    ARNOLD IS CONAN!!!!
    ARNOLD IS CONAN!!!!

    NAME THE TITLE KING CONAN CROWN OF IRON

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