I would be onboard with that. The Egyptian motif is one of the reasons why I enjoy Stargate so much, as well as the Mummy and things like that.

Or maybe the next Indiana Jones can be him discovering the Stargate

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I personally have given up on Hollywood beyond the idea that they can entertain me. That it's it. Maybe its like Teague and the my expectations are getting adjusted to this phase Hollywood is going through. I don't know.

All I know is, I don't get Hollywood. I liked Amazing Spider-man 2 and it is derided as crap. I found ST Into Darkness enjoyable as both an action vehicle and social commentary and the general consensus is also crap.

Maybe my tastes are dulled by a lack of regular theater going now that I work all the time. I don't know. All I know is, I'm going to see Jupiter Ascending, and I will probably like it. Why? Because why not?

As for hope, I'm always hopeful. No amount of bad films or bad news will ever change that. So, if the new Alien film is another Prometheus, I think I can live with that. Because, odds are, they will try again.

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Maybe start the thread and get the working script working?

I think there is plenty of interest, but I really wouldn't mind some collaboration instead of slapping a potentially bad script together

I have my snowspeeder from when I was younger. It even looks like it got shot down!

There is a lot out there. I agree with most of the list, though I usually lean towards science fiction adaptations.

Sci-fi: Dune definitely needs a treatment, though I think more of a LOTR style treatment would be appropriate.
Also, would not mind another retelling of Starship Troopers, with the powered armor.

Speaking of powered armor, I think that Halo should get a treatment of some kind too.

For fantasy, I have enjoy many of Brandon Sanderson's work, and think that any one of his series could work well. The Mistborn series could work the best, as it is far more character focused, though the world building could take a while.

Historical-isn't Hannibal supposed to be getting a treatment soon?

This has nothing to do with the Internet, in all honesty.

He did produce "Land before Time" with Spielberg, and that has spawned an incredible franchise. Not sure about the particulars of the money or time frame, but it always weirds me out when my kids watch and I see Lucas' name attached to it.

I agree that it will fade, I just don't think it will fade enough while Chris Tolkien is alive. He was a notorious stickler for details, even with his own father, so it isn't like Jackson is experiencing special treatment.

As for Episode 7, I think I'm hitting Trey and the Avengers level of advertisement burnout with Episode 7. I think Abrams will do a fine job, because it is his one chance at a beloved franchise, and Abrams isn't the only one pulling the strings on it. But, I really just don't need to hear any more about it, but thankfully Sci fi Now magazine did a full cover story of the details of the trailer. So, I don't need to see the film 

I liked the second one ok (have it for Xbox) but it left a lot to be desired. Actually, what was interesting, is that the producers hosted a discussion about what they thought they did wrong there. Interesting, but a lot of technical talk too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGIdYl2oN74

Also, still need to finish up Human Revolution but  do like the overall play style and visual aesthetic. The story has been a little interesting but having trouble getting through Detroit PD. Hacking mini-game is a bit hit and miss

When Chris Tolkien passes, I agree it will be a test. Until then, with the disagreement over LOTR, and the frustration with the Hobbit, I don't see him bending to any dollar amount.

My overall feeling on this idea is this-Hollywood is going to tap every idea for every cent it is worth, and LOTR is not completely tapped (yet).  So, the Sil will be developed in some capacity-how much, who knows?

Personally, it will be interesting, because the fan base is becoming increasingly restless over the Hobbit treatment, with many more book purists (regardless of movie quality opinion) getting annoyed by liberties taken. Will it make money? Sure, but even people thought the Hobbit was bad, then the Sil will probably be worse. I mean, it could get very confusing for casual fans, and even more irritating for book fans who want all the details.

It honestly would be like if Lucas had made Star Wars, then the Prequels, and then did a movie based upon the origination of the Jedi and Sith. Its detail, history driven tome, that may become inaccessible. I have dubbed this phenomenon "The Dune Syndrome."

Are we talking book Dune or Lynch's Dune? Because the way I read it was a "Shut up and take my money" type of a moment.

Regardless of the criticism towards the PT, I still appreciate the visuals of the film. I've heard that Jupiter Ascending has quite striking visuals.

Now I must watch it