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Post by Raffy on Dec 14, 2008 6:35:20 GMT -5
I know fans don't agree about that. Some people think the first one is the best one (but some are obsessed about Sonya Walger's character), but honestly I think the second half of the movie was too much cheesy and it shows to much that they didn't have so muche money.... I think every movies improves the frinchise...what do you think?
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Post by Raffy on Feb 11, 2009 15:26:55 GMT -5
This has been posted on TheRaider.net., a website dedicated to Indiana JOnes. The Librarian: Trilogy Quest for the Spear - 2004 Return to King Solomon's Mines - 2006 The Curse of the Judas Chalice - 2008 Executive Producers: Dean Devlin, Kearie Peak, Marc Roskin Screenplay by: David Titcher (first film), Marco Schnabel (second & third films) Directed by: Peter Winther (first film), Jonathan Frakes (second & third films) Starring (in all films): Noah Wyle .... Flynn Carsen Bob Newhart .... Judson Jane Curtin .... Charlene The Librarian trilogy, a series of television films subtitled, Quest for the Spear (2004), Return to King Solomon’s Mines (2006), and The Curse of the Judas Chalice (2008), plays like a throwback to early ‘80’s adventure fantasy. In the credits one half expects to see the names Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg. While such is not the case, writer David Titcher and producer Dean Devlin were clearly nostalgic for high-spirited fun in the style of Gremlins, The Goonies, Back to the Future, Young Sherlock Holmes, and Romancing the Stone. Indiana Jones’ quest for the Lost Ark, Sankara Stones and Holy Grail provide the most obvious influence, and the filmmakers make no effort to hide it. Conceptually, the series offers ingenious promise. At its start, Noah Wyle's Flynn Carson has been resistant to move from pupil to professional. After earning 22 degrees (4 in Egyptology), all while living with his mother, a professor finally pushes him into "the real world." Flynn gets hired as a librarian but this library holds a big fat secret — all the world’s fantastic treasures are housed deep in its well-guarded basement. Revealed to Flynn is the Ark of the Covenant (exactly as it looked in Raiders of the Lost Ark), Golden Eggs belonging to a special goose and Excalibur, among other improbable possessions. Then, the day after Flynn starts, the Spear of Destiny is stolen. Long-time guardians of the library, played with a sharp easy wit, are Jane Curtain and Bob Newhart. They assign Flynn with the task of saving the world. The Spear must be returned, they inform him, before its special powers provide global domination to the evildoers who grabbed it. Such is the basic formula played out in each of the three films. The overall quality remains at a high level throughout the trilogy, though some special effects seem unpolished (even for a television budget). While the series’ success should be credited to all who contributed, the talent that stands the highest here is Noah Wyle. He delivers a screwball comedy era performance as if he’s been perfecting it for years -- while roles like this haven’t really been performed in decades. His geeky enthusiasm is infectious and charming. Wisely, the camera rarely leaves him. But, The Librarian trilogy’s best asset — the main character — also turns into somewhat of a liability. While the external world of Flynn Carson changes dramatically, his internal world remains barely touched. Flynn pulls his face out of the books, experiences extraordinary adventures, but "the real world" his professor pushed him into has no profound affect on him. There are fine touches added here and there; the lonely bookworm geek becomes the lonely protector of a well-guarded secret; a heroine who mocks him initially develops affection for him once she gets to know him, but there are no pivotal scenes that demand Flynn Carson evolve. Writer Marco Schnabel and Director Jonathan Frakes took over parts two and three of the trilogy. Results would indicate they had terrific fun with the series, tossing in classic film influences while maintaining a disciplined straightforward narrative each time. The casting is brilliant. Watching Bob Newhart inform Flynn Carson that "The… um… fate of the world… is… um… probably in your hands," is to witness what makes these films so charming. Producer Dean Devlin hopes the series will continue. Original comic books are being published, and there is talk of a feature film. Hopefully, that will happen. This trilogy could be a foundation on which to build something durable. The trick would be to expand on its originality and depth of character, while allowing what is derivative to become simple decoration. In Raiders of the Lost Ark, when Indy says to Belloq, "All I want is the girl," we see a changed Indy. In Star Wars, Han Solo goes from saying, "I’m in it for the money" to "May the Force be with you." Recreating the magic of early ‘80’s fantasy adventure, when it was really good, requires more than stealing the fun. The talents are certainly here, but what of the ambition? (Stephen Jared) www.theraider.net/information/influences/librarian.php
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Post by darksparrow on May 28, 2009 10:40:23 GMT -5
[rant] So it's the weekend, and I'm incredibly stressed because of a million projects that I have to finish for uni, and so I thought I'd take a little breather and watch all of the Librarian movies again, for research purposes. and guess what? Apparently I don't have the first movie anymore! the CD seems to be damaged or something... So now, I'm downloading it, but it's taking forever because my internet is slow and it's all very upsetting. [/rant] On the plus side, if the number of people downloading the movie is any indication, then the Librarian series really is doing pretty well...!
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Post by Raffy on Jun 3, 2009 16:07:21 GMT -5
News for italian Fans.....We're going to see the 3 Librarian movies!!!! Italia 1 trasmetterà tutti e tre i film per le prossime domenica a partire dal domenica 7 giugno con "Alla ricerca della lancia perduta" Buona visione!
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Post by claired80 on Jun 3, 2009 16:13:12 GMT -5
The italian title sounds incredibly similar to Proust's "A la recherche du temps perdu" (alla ricerca del tempo perduto...) , and actually for my ears, a lot sexier than the english title...
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Post by Raffy on Jun 3, 2009 16:21:19 GMT -5
Wow, Claire, I like your erudite association ;D
I think it's also a mixture between the italian title for the first Indiana Jones Movie (I predatori dell'arca perduta) and the one for Romancing Stone (All'inseguimento della pietra verde)....they always sound similar.
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Post by silverfire on Jun 4, 2009 7:18:22 GMT -5
News for italian Fans.....We're going to see the 3 Librarian movies!!!! Italia 1 trasmetterà tutti e tre i film per le prossime domenica a partire dal domenica 7 giugno con "Alla ricerca della lancia perduta" Buona visione! I saw the promo yesterday!! I'm so happy to see him again! I've just seen the first movie in italian this year on tv, but not the other two!
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Post by Raffy on Jun 5, 2009 8:01:44 GMT -5
I've seen the other two movies but it always funny watching how italian sub can "destroy" a movie
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Post by darksparrow on Jun 5, 2009 8:04:53 GMT -5
Yay for The Librarian! I hope you guys get subtitles rather than someone doing the voices in Italian, because that would suck--- when I watch a movie with Noah, I want to hear Noah's voice, not some random dubbing-guy! The Russian channels do that to movies and shows all the time, it's really annoying.
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Post by Raffy on Jun 5, 2009 8:22:19 GMT -5
Unfortunally I think we'll get the annoying dumbing-guy And while the one who does Carter's voice is quite good (even if I still prefer Noah's voice with subtitles) I don't think the one who was chosen to do Flynn's voice is suitable at all!
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Post by claired80 on Jun 5, 2009 9:02:08 GMT -5
Oh, dubbing (or "dumbing" indeed!!! ;D ) is already bad, but I hate it even more when the voice is changing between movies... In France we are quite lucky to get always the same guy for Noah's voice (and I actually find it quite good, though of course I too prefer Noah), except for really old movies. He was already his voice for A Few Good Men... (I guess that dubbing guy didn't expect to follow Noah for so long when he signed to be his voice in a small supporting role... ). And he didn't do a lot of other works so I never heard his voice as anyone else than Noah's. He is quite older than Noah and dubbed many voices before, but became almost exclusively Noah's official voice since A Few Good Men. I remember an interview from that guy saying he felt really lucky to be Noah's voice, since he is such a terrific actor and that it's so great to dub a great actor! And he loved that he could follow him since almost day 1, and found that he got better and better, like good wine ;D.
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Post by Raffy on Jun 5, 2009 9:27:24 GMT -5
O Gosh, LOL! my mistake, my mistake! but a funny one ;D Smart guy
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Post by Raffy on Jun 8, 2009 14:30:54 GMT -5
"Quest for the spear"'s ratings were really good! Even if it was a repeat it got more than 3 milion viewers, more than a new ER episode
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Post by Raffy on Nov 8, 2009 14:23:00 GMT -5
On TNT there's a Librarian Marathon right now ;D TNT to Feature 2012 Content within The Librarian Custom Movie Stunt on Sunday, Nov. 8 Starting at 2 p.mPosted on 06 November 2009 by Robert Seidman TNT and Sony Take Viewers on a Thrill Ride With The Librarian Movie Franchise Marathon, Featuring Sneak Peeks of the Much-Anticipated Film 2012 TNT to Feature 2012 Content within The Librarian Custom Movie Stunt on Sunday, Nov. 8 Starting at 2 p.m. (ET/PT) TNT and Sony invite viewers to brace themselves this Sunday, Nov. 8 during a six-hour back-to-back franchise marathon featuring the three movies in TNT’s The Librarian series, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the Sony epic 2012. The marathon will run from 2-8 p.m. (ET/PT). 2012, starring John Cusack and Amanda Peet, premieres in theatres nationwide on Friday, Nov. 13. TNT will feature three 60-second behind-the-scenes looks at 2012 throughout the movie marathon. The content will feature interviews with cast members John Cusack, Amanda Peet and Chiwetel Ejiofor, as well as an interview with Roland Emmerich, director for the film, expanding on their individual perception about the movie’s storyline and the characters featured. In addition to the extended sneak peeks, TNT will also drive tune-in for the content through special co-branded spots featuring the cast and lower thirds running within the movie marathon. TNT’s Librarian franchise of films stars Noah Wyle as Flynn Carsen, a librarian who goes from geek to hero to save the world from evil forces. After a bizarre but successful job interview at the library, Charlene (Jane Curtin) and library head Judson (Bob Newhart) reveal to Carson the true nature of his job, a secret job that has been around for centuries. He is charged with protecting the greatest treasures of history, which are being kept in a secret section of the building. Among the treasures housed in the library are the Ark of the Covenant, the Mona Lisa (the one in the Louvre being a replica), Pandora’s Box and Excalibur, to name a few. TNT’s Librarian franchise of movies has proved enormously successful for the network. The first installment, The Librarian: Quest for the Spear, ranked as ad-supported cable’s #1 movie of 2004. The second installment, The Librarian: Return to King Solomon’s Mines, ranks as ad-supported cable’s #1 original movie sequel of all time and placed among the top five movie telecasts of 2006. The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice premiered Dec. 7, 2008, and ranked as ad-supported cable’s #1 entertainment program for the week among adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. It was watched by more than 5.4 million viewers. Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. 2012 is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. The film is directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Roland Emmerich & Harald Kloser. Producers are Harald Kloser, Mark Gordon, and Larry Franco. 2012 opens in theaters nationwide on November 13, 2009. About Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 100 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at www.sonypictures.com. About TNT TNT, one of cable’s top-rated networks, is television’s destination for drama and home to such original series as the acclaimed and highly popular detective drama The Closer, starring Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, starring Holly Hunter; HawthoRNe, with Jada Pinkett Smith; Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; Raising the Bar, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek; and Dark Blue, starring Dylan McDermott. TNT also presents such powerful dramas as Bones, CSI: NY and Numb3rs; broadcast premiere movies; compelling primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is available in high-definition. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/06/tnt-to-feature-2012-content-within-the-librarian-custom-movie-stunt-on-sunday-nov-8-starting-at-2-p-m/32848
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Post by Raffy on Nov 8, 2009 14:39:30 GMT -5
And I really *love* how Devlin spreads the news #Librarian fans! All three movies showing today on TNT. #NoahWyle is the greatest. check 'em out!twitter.com/Electric44
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