Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great

[Pakse]

Excuse me for being uninformed about the subject, but isn´t Alexanders sword too short for fighting on a horse?

[JackBauer]

Achilles' sword had the same length. i think thats how it was in history. And since he has long arms that shouldn't be a problem. :D

[Pakse]

I didn´t see Troy, but i dont think Achilles was fighting on a horse in that movie.

[KayTang999]

Achilles didn't fight on a horse, in that movie and in reality if such did occurred. Greek hoplites fought on a ground, they were foot soldiers.

I don't think it mattered how long Alexander' sword was since the man can pretty much fight and win the battle with bare hands, on or off the horse.

[padawan331]

I cant wait for this one!!!

[KayTang999]

So can't I, I hope it will live up to my expectation.

[JackBauer]

i think it sucks that they won't release the trailer already :mad:

[ILOVEKATIE]

Is gotta be this month.

[KayTang999]

Or may be October, who know.

[rtms]

Here is another great family photo. They all look great here.

http://pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/rtms/web/alexfamily.jpg

[KayTang999]

That kid is a great casting work because he does has Colin in his face.

[JackBauer]

I'm so glad Angelina is in this movie. She realy is a class actress. I love that scene in the TV spot where she says something like: "The young one's will love you like a god!" She looks so hot there!

[marcelo]

we have new pics from Alexander (http://www.alexander2004.co.kr)

like this one

http://www.techcomforces.com/assets/images/Wp2_800_small.jpg

and more new

[JackBauer]

thanks!

[marcelo]

you are welcome :)

i have some more

simply amazing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/alex2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/alex5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/alex.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/alex1.jpg

[JackBauer]

:omg: :omg:

[Andrey83]

:omg: :omg:

I second that! BIG time! :)

Looks awsome!

[Anglachel_Sword]

Great!!!, another epic/historic movie to wait for. It looks awesome :rolleyes:
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My son, ask for thyself another kingdom,
for that which I leave
is too small for thee"
King Philip

[KayTang999]

Wow, forget the trailer, get the damn movie out now!

[Anglachel_Sword]

http://www.dertrojanischekrieg.de/alexander/bilder1/premiere1.jpg

So, this is the brave Bucéfalo, the legendary Alexander´s Horse.
Woww.
Well, by the way, I can start reading my book from the serie of book "Alexandros" by Valerio Massimo Manfredi, looks like a great novel about Alejandro Magno

[KayTang999]

That is a really big horse dude!

[JackBauer]

HOLY ****!!!

this poster rocks!!

http://www.dertrojanischekrieg.de/alexander/bilder2/alexander_korea.jpg

[KayTang999]

That's the Korean poster isn't it?

[ILOVEKATIE]

I absolutely love that poster, the colors are amazing.

Thanks for the new pics Marcelo.

[KayTang999]

It looks strikingly powerful!

[JackBauer]

yeah it is the korean poster, and it looks ****ing awesome! my second favourite poster of the year so far.

[KayTang999]

And your first one is Troy? ;)

[Andrey83]

Man that was an awsome poster!!!! I hopet they use the same in Europe! :)

[Drogobaggins]

This movie looks awesome. Colin's da man!

[TombRaider17]

Great poster! That would make an awesome DVD cover! And it's way better than the U.S. poster.

[KayTang999]

International posters tend to be amazing aren't they? ;)

[JackBauer]

And your first one is Troy? ;)

yes, the Achilles and Hector poster are on spot 1.

and they should realy release the mother****ing theatrical trailer!!!

[Andrey83]

International posters tend to be amazing aren't they? ;)

I thought this was only the korean one?

So basicly you are saying that the same poster will occour in Norway and so on then?

[Andrey83]

and they should realy release the mother****ing theatrical trailer!!!

EY! Dont you speak ill about Alexander!!!!!! :P







PS: Agree :)

[marcelo]

go here some new pics ---> new pics here (http://www.mysan.de/article19185.html)


:) :) :) :) trailer pls pls pls pls pls pls :angry:

[ILOVEKATIE]

wow, thanks!

[KayTang999]

I thought this was only the korean one?

So basicly you are saying that the same poster will occour in Norway and so on then?

In general, any movies that is what I mean.

[Hollywood3016]

I heard somewhere that they were going to deal with the whole thing that Alexander was Bi-sexual? Is this true? If so, am I the only one who does not need or wish to see Colin Farrell kissing a guy? I just don't think the movie would need that....what do you think?

[PsYkOoOoO]

They can show bisexuality through a lot of things,not just man kissing man.:)

[JackBauer]

yaeh heard this is true, annoyes me a bit, he'll make out with jared leto, bwahhh...than again the movie looks kick ass!! so who cares, let's just forget about it

[PsYkOoOoO]

Like MAKE OUT make out or just make out?

[marcelo]

Colin said that there will be NO kissing between him and Leto in the movie but there will be something

[JackBauer]

i don't know, but its pretty sure there will be some gay scenes however

[marcelo]

i don't know, but its pretty sure there will be some gay scenes however


right but without kissing as far as i know :nono: :)

[JackBauer]

yeah i hope so

[marcelo]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsss


GOOO to this site we have MANY NEW Wallpapers which are GREAT GREAT

GREAT Wallpapers (http://www.alexander2004.co.kr/) and then go to downloads man this is really something special i can tell you that


goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg:

[marcelo]

like this one (http://alexander2004.co.kr/images/downloads/wallpapers/wp18_1024.jpg) and a lot more more Greater

[JackBauer]

those rock! thank you! man i'm friggin psyched for this movie!!!!

[marcelo]

More new pics Wooow

look at this one Enjoy :fred: :fred: :fred: Awsome
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics11.jpg

and the rest of new pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics10.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics13.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bokata/colin/newpics15.jpg

[Andrey83]

God damn those pics are cool! Thanks for making my day better :)

[JackBauer]

pics are not working dude :(

[marcelo]

i am so sorry about that but there is a problem with the site photobucket.com i think the problem will be fixed soon and you will see them :)

[Steve125]

Sweet! Alexander's release date coincides with my Ancient Civ course's Ancient Rome unit, so my teacher's arranging a field trip.

[marcelo]

the New TV spot is out and you can see it here This Rocks (http://www.vkn.com/movies/alexander/tvspot1.html)

:omg: :omg: :omg:

This one is the best so far Awsome

[KayTang999]

Yeah, I am wondering of the TV Spot is the actual trailer.

[ILOVEKATIE]

I saw it on tv last night, it ROCKED!

[DolAmroth]

Is there anyway to see that tv spot in higher resolution?

[winter]

Does anybody know how long the movie will be? I've looked on various sites and nada. I can't imagine it being less that 2 1/2 - 3 hrs, especially if they're going to include his early life and the family squabbles.

[winter]

It's probably been mentioned but Jonathan and Colin are both from Dublin. Colin is only a year older than Jonathan but looks about 10 years older. You couldn't find two guys more dissimilar. Although Colin seems the working class punk, in real life it is actually Jonathan who came from the streets. Colin comes from a middle-class background. I've been a big fan of J R-M since Titus. Now I'm going back and seeing his other movies.

[GGGG]

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers... agree, he doenst look similar to Colin

[KayTang999]

Yeah but JRM looks a lot like the other Dubliner, Cillian Murphy ;) I like them both!

[winter]

http://www.dvdfever.co.uk/reviews/domov72b.jpg

and

http://www.jrmfansite.org/gallery/pix/more2.jpg

seperated at birth

[Steve125]

I'll be damned if that isn't the hottest red x I've ever seen... ;)

[KayTang999]

That must be JRM, I guess.

[marcelo]

the release date now is 24 november

WB delays bow of 'Alexander'

Mon Sep 20, 9:17 PM ET

Michael Fleming, Cathy Dunkley, STAFF

Warner Bros. has pushed the opening of its Oliver Stone-directed "Alexander" from Nov. 5 to Nov. 24, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.



Move was confirmed by Dan Fellman, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, which is releasing the film in the U.S. for Intermedia Films.


When Oliver Stone showed up at the San Sebastian Film Festival days ago to unspool his docu "Looking for Fidel," the director told Daily Variety he was working 100 hours a week editing "Alexander." Speculation was that the date switch was partly to give Stone extra time to lock his film, which features several sweeping battle scenes.


Campaign competition


Fellman said the studio had a variety of reasons for the date switch, but insisted Stone would have had the film ready for the original date.


More pressing reasons for the switch, he said, was the fear it would be difficult to gain marketing momentum amidst a blizzard of final campaign ads before the Nov. 2 presidential election.


Another consideration was a desire by WB to put the film and performances by Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins and Val Kilmer, in closer proximity to other Oscar contenders.


"We took a good look at the movie in rough form, and if it's not the best film he's ever directed, it's close," Fellman said. "It has a lot of Academy potential that will be enhanced by the change in timing, and we will also have the ability to focus better on an adult audience. Our advertising and publicity departments would have had to compete against the elections, and you don't want to lose to the presidential candidates."


Fellman said he was confident Stone will stay close to schedule and deliver the film with enough time to properly screen it for critics. That would have been a closer call with the Nov. 5 date.


Dodging Pixar


The film had been expected to go head-to-head with Pixar's "The Incredibles," and Fellman didn't regret avoiding that battle. He noted that while the G-rated film would seem to pose little competition for an R-rated film, Pixar offerings traditionally dominate their opening weekends, with adults taking their kids to the theater.


"Alexander" now will square off against the Fox drama "Flight of the Phoenix," the Revolution comedy "Christmas with the Kranks" and the national rollout for Miramax's "Finding Neverland." Fellman predicted other pieces on the chessboard might move as a result of the date switch for "Alexander," an epic that will clock in at around two hours and 45 minutes and likely will bow on about 2,500 screens.


"Thanksgiving is traditionally a competitive period, but we've given our marketing department a chance to be in the trenches longer and work harder on the picture," Fellman said. "We'll be ready to play in the big game."


The move will affect the overseas openings of "Alexander" in several territories, including Germany and Latin America. Plans to open in those countries in mid-November will be pushed back, since WB has always been guaranteed first crack in the

[Steve125]

Hmm, I'm not really surprised for some reason. I guess I should have taken the lack of trailer as a sign. But it still sucks. :(

[Andrey83]

Yes. There is the aprox running time! 2 hours, 45 minutes. I smell a great movie. Hopefully better then Troy (sorry JB, Troy was ok, but for me it was a let down).

I have faith in Stone!

[winter]

Yes. There is the aprox running time! 2 hours, 45 minutes. I smell a great movie. Hopefully better then Troy (sorry JB, Troy was ok, but for me it was a let down).

I have faith in Stone!

Hmm. Concerned about the running time. Troy ran about the same, 2 minutes less, and felt rushed. Alexander encompasses his youth, his family dynamics and battle scenes.

[winter]

Hmm. Concerned about the running time. Troy ran about the same, 2 minutes less, and felt rushed. Alexander encompasses his youth, his family dynamics and battle scenes.

Wait a minute. What am I saying? Troy felt intermidable. I thought it would never end. Sorry, haven't had my coffee yet.

[KayTang999]

I am not surprise of this delay at all especially Oscar and The Incredible, this make sense.

[Andrey83]

It doesnt hurt me. I'm damn poor at the moment (I just moved to a bigger appartment), so i need to actually save some cash in order to go to the movies :) (ok, its not that bad, but close, hehe).

[KayTang999]

I hope the delay would have some good things out from this.

[JackBauer]

(I just moved to a bigger appartment)

hey, me too. i'm out next monday, the bad thing is i won't have i-net anymore and won't be posting here either. i just don't have the time to do that. oh and btw, stop bashing Troy, all of you ;)

[Steakslim]

http://www.techcomforces.com/html/alex_trailers.html

Here's a handy site that's been keeping up on tv spots and trailers (all in wmv though)

[KayTang999]

We are not bashing Troy, we just express our opinion but it is just not as positive as you've like, that's all.

[JackBauer]

errm i was kidding, noticed the smiley?

[Andrey83]

Its KayTang. Always taking stuff serious ;) :P

[KayTang999]

C'mon, my comment wasn't that seriously, just trying to explain that's all.

[Andrey83]

Your comment wasnt ironic, sarcastic, funny or un-serious...Ergo it must me Serious ;) :P

[KayTang999]

See, some people take sarcastic as insult, that's why I avoid that.

[Andrey83]

The trailer was just amazing. I actually liked every second of it. I liked Jolies accent (and she must have an accent, as olympias was a foreigner). Every single part of the trailer gave me chills! I have watched it like 10 times :)

And i liked the final part in the trailer when the screen goes dark and you hear the echoes of "i will always be remembered".... so true!

After seeing this i have faith in Oliver Stone. Though i was disappointed in Troy it was still a good film. And i'm looking forward to getting it on DVD soon.

I think this film will be the best of this year. The costumes look great. Vangelis is known for making good movie music. THough some may say they think Colin Farrel overacted in some parts in the trailer, i disagree. I think what i saw in the trailer was great! Also the look of the film. Everything :)

In the end, all that matters is my opinion (almost a quote from the trailer, hehe)

[marcelo]

i am very Happy with the trailer of course it is Great

It looks like i was thinking it will be looking like Huge Masterpeace :) :)

Colin rocks big time and everything is really great


oh and one last thing if you guys know from where i Can download the new trailer ( not streaming ) pls tell me i want to have it on the hard drive :)

[Andrey83]

Sure thing mate. :)

http://www.davestrailerpage.co.uk/

Its on the top. Remember, right click, and save target as.

Have fun :)

[marcelo]

Sure thing mate. :)

http://www.davestrailerpage.co.uk/

Its on the top. Remember, right click, and save target as.

Have fun :)


Thank you so much pal :) you made my night happier :D
i was looking all over the internet

thank you again for the site and keep watching the trailer ( i will ) :omg:

[JackBauer]

trailer ****in rocks!!! gotta see this movie

[Andrey83]

What does Olympias meen by "in my womb i carried my avenger"? Who did Alexander kill or hurt to make her say that? I cant remember that from history :)

From what i can remember, Philip was killed, and Alexander killed the people who killed him. Olympias also killed Philps latest wife i think, and her child or something like that.

But that comment must reflect on something, i just got curious....

[KayTang999]

Olympias was not so fond of her husband, some said Alexander was conceived when Philps raped her, so that might be the anger and avengence that she was consumed.

Love the trailer, so powerful! Can't wait to see Colin and Jonathan beat each other up, LOL.

[Andrey83]

Whats interesting is that Olympias thought (and some legends say that too) that she was the heir of Achilles. And Alexander's favorite reading was the illiad by homer. So basicly he was (in a legend-kinda way) reading about his ancestors :) He always kept a version of Homer under his pillow..

Of cource, no historians believe this. But its a nice touch none the less.

[JackBauer]

here some cool wallpapers

http://www.dertrojanischekrieg.de/alexander/bilder3/wp2_1280.jpg

http://www.dertrojanischekrieg.de/alexander/bilder3/wp19_1280.jpg

here is the link for some other pics and wallpapers. go to "Bilder" and page 3 has a lot of them

http://www.dertrojanischekrieg.de/alexander

[KayTang999]

Whats interesting is that Olympias thought (and some legends say that too) that she was the heir of Achilles. And Alexander's favorite reading was the illiad by homer. So basicly he was (in a legend-kinda way) reading about his ancestors :) He always kept a version of Homer under his pillow..

Of cource, no historians believe this. But its a nice touch none the less.

I always thought that this is a fact that they are descended from Achilles.

[Andrey83]

Well, achilles himself is a legend. Though he may existed, there hasnt been any conclusive fact that leads to that. It may be true, it might not.

So, it basicly follows that legend (as far as i know at least).

The cool thing is that the greatest warrior and the greatest conquerer is related (according to legend) :)

[KayTang999]

I mentioned a long time ago in Troy thread that since Brad didn't get to be Alexander (misunderstood the rumor), at least he got to be Alexander's role model. I thought it was kind of cool.

[Andrey83]

I like how they focus on the details from history as well. Like his black horse, who he was the only one who could ride (cant remember his/her name).

And Arixstandros determined that Olympias was pregnant, and that the child would have the character of lion - Look at alexanders helmet :)

And I wonder if he will be having reserves in this movie... Alexander was the first military leader in history who kept reserves in a battle. If you also consider the fact that he often was outnumbered 10:1, and still kept reserves! What an achivement!

[KayTang999]

Olympias believe that Alexander is God' son. This character is interesting and having Angelina Jolie bring this role to life is just perfect.

[GGGG]

just watched the trailer.... cannot wait to see the whole movie

[winter]

Posted on Dark Horizons site:

"Alexander", Like Colin, Remains Uncut
Posted: Tuesday October 5th, 2004 4:05pm (Au-EST)

Author: Garth Franklin
Source: MSNBC

There's something about a bleached-blond uncut Irishman playing Greek and heavily macking on a Englishman playing a Persian whose balls have been cut off that's just, at least on a curiosity level, fascinating. Still, whether the love scenes be as hot and heavy as the two "Bound" chicks or the most awkward smooching on-screen since Richard Gere and Jodie Foster in "Sommersby", the scenes apparently will be left in after all.

Late last week MSNBC reported that one of the reasons for the delay of Oliver Stone's "Alexander" would be to cut out the gay love scenes between history's most famous bisexual - Alexander the Great (Colin Farrell) and his male lover, the Persian eunuch Bagoas (Francisco Bosch).

Now, Warner Bros. Pictures President of Production Jeff Robinov said in a statement e-mailed to The Scoop - "That is completely untrue, Warner Bros. Pictures is proud of "Alexander" and thinks it is an exceptional piece of filmmaking. We've moved the release date, as we said earlier, to position it better for Academy consideration. We also want to allow ourselves more time to complete some of its ambitious visual effects. Any speculation that the Studio is trying to cut scenes from "Alexander" based on their depiction of the sexual relationships of the lead character is false and does not accurately represent the content of the film, which portrays Alexander the Great as heroic, and a man of his time and culture".

Thanks to 'Bithy'.

If anyone can find a pix of Francisco Bosch, please post it. All I can find is a very long shot of him in a ballet.

[Glordreen]

Just watched the final trailer of Alexander again. Man, this looks awesome!

[KayTang999]

I don't understand the whole issue with homosexual act/reference controversy that is going on.

First, does it matter what they will show when the movie will get R rated anyway?
Second, public don't care about it, they just don't watch it if it will offend them.

[Andrey83]

Well, the only problem is that there is a huge amount of people that has homo-fobia, if you know what i meen. They might look at Alexander as a "sissy" when he shows his bi-sexual side. Personally, i dont care. Thats the real history, and that is what they should show....imo.

[marcelo]

NEW pics from Warner Bros.

Amazing again :)

http://alexanderthemovie.warnerbros.com/publicity/photo3.jpg

Picture 1 (http://alexanderthemovie.warnerbros.com/publicity/photo1.jpg)

picture 2 (http://alexanderthemovie.warnerbros.com/publicity/photo4.jpg)

Jolie and little Alex (http://alexanderthemovie.warnerbros.com/publicity/photo5.jpg)

[Anglachel_Sword]

Woww
¡This movie looks awesome!

[marcelo]

THE FLASH SITE IS UP and running

and it is AMAZING :)

go here for the ALEXANDER flash site (http://alexanderthemovie.warnerbros.com/flash/index.html)

some parts from the site are "coming soon" ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/nikerunner/CFAlexander/alex_new1.jpg

[Andrey83]

Listen to a track from the Soundtrack made by Oscar winning composer Vangelis!

Its a very good song imo.

Windows media Audio:

http://www.sonymusic.com/clips/selection/fu/092942/092942_01_01_full_100.asx

Real Audio

http://www.sonymusic.com/clips/selection/fu/092942/092942_01_01_full.ram

Quicktime Audio

http://www.sonymusic.com/clips/selection/fu/092942/092942_01_01_full_ref.mov

[winter]

Listen to a track from the Soundtrack made by Oscar winning composer Vangelis!

Its a very good song imo.

I'm disappointed. To me it sounded like an Enya CD. :(

[Andrey83]

?? have you heard Vangelis before?

If anything, its Enya who has ripped off Vangelis. His style has always been like that. And i meen for ages.

[KayTang999]

Well, the only problem is that there is a huge amount of people that has homo-fobia, if you know what i meen. They might look at Alexander as a "sissy" when he shows his bi-sexual side. Personally, i dont care. Thats the real history, and that is what they should show....imo.

That's is what I mean, if you think you won't like it then don't watch it, end of the story.

[winter]

THE FLASH SITE IS UP and running

and it is AMAZING :)

Wow. Great site. I loved the part where you can click on the character's avatar and after panning across a landscape, have a picture of the character come to the forefront. I can't find who play Glaukos or Pausanius. Not listed in IMDb. Anyone know? Bagaos really looks weird with his pouty, lip-glossed lips. And why are so many characters listed as "companion" of Alexander? Is that some ancient Macedonian term for best bud?

[KayTang999]

Companion means friend. I don't think that is an ancient term. People still use it today.

[Nimrandir]

The official site for Oliver Stone's biopic of the famous Macedonian conqueror has gone live with heaps of new photos, downloads and a flash interactive element.
edit: sorry see that it was already posted. Note to self; read first

[kel thuzad]

?? have you heard Vangelis before?

If anything, its Enya who has ripped off Vangelis. His style has always been like that. And i meen for ages.
yeah...vangelis kicks ass...
ive been listening to it since i heard 1492 soundtrack...man...and some amazing work they did even before that...

[KayTang999]

People based and compared everything to Lord of the Rings now-a-day and it is getting annoying. Get out of the hobbit hole and see the light man, there are many things beside the world of middle earth.

[Andrey83]

People based and compared everything to Lord of the Rings now-a-day and it is getting annoying. Get out of the hobbit hole and see the light man, there are many things beside the world of middle earth.

Just a note (since you said get out of the hole and see the light), Enya was around long before LOTR as well. Talking about judging people!

[marcelo]

hello guys i have great news

if you go here New pics and more info (http://www.vkn.com/movies/alexander/)

you can read a very interesting report behind the scenes about the training befor the battles and about everything else it is AMAZING the best is coming soon and it is ALEXANDER

[KayTang999]

Just a note (since you said get out of the hole and see the light), Enya was around long before LOTR as well. Talking about judging people!

I know but the context that was referring too was LOTR. I have no issue with Enya since I like her music way before LOTR. But Vangelis was around way before her too incase, you didn't know.

[Nimrandir]

hello guys i have great news

if you go here New pics and more info (http://www.vkn.com/movies/alexander/)

you can read a very interesting report behind the scenes about the training befor the battles and about everything else it is AMAZING the best is coming soon and it is ALEXANDER
Those pics are great, and I'm not even a fan of the movie.

[KayTang999]

I went to that site and click on Val Kilmer's Oscar thing and it seems like Alexander, Aviator, The Passion of the Christ, The Phantom of the Opera, and Ray are the top 5 contenders for Oscar this/next year.

[TombRaider17]

http://www.thefilmexperience.net/Awards/picture.html

The Oscar Buzz ranking (1-20, 1 being best, 20 being a long shot) from the site:

Best Picture (7)
Best Actor-Colin Farrell (8)
Best Supporting Actor- Val Kilmer (2)
Best Supporting Actor- Anthony Hopkins (16)
Best Supporting Actress- Angelina Jolie (8)
Best Director- Oliver Stone (5)
Best Screenplay (6)
Best Costume Design (4)
Best Cinematogrophy (3)
Best Original Score (1)

It pretty much has a chance in all the categories listed on the site except Best Actress. Also, the standings could rise when the movie comes out as well. Here the link if you want it:

[bigmanjg225533]

go to www.windowsmedia.com and look for alexander theres an exclusive clip thats pretty cool

[bigmanjg225533]

http://www.windowsmedia.com/mediaguide/ActionPics/Alexander

[KayTang999]

http://www.thefilmexperience.net/Awards/picture.html

The Oscar Buzz ranking (1-20, 1 being best, 20 being a long shot) from the site:

Best Picture (7)
Best Actor-Colin Farrell (8)
Best Supporting Actor- Val Kilmer (2)
Best Supporting Actor- Anthony Hopkins (16)
Best Supporting Actress- Angelina Jolie (8)
Best Director- Oliver Stone (5)
Best Screenplay (6)
Best Costume Design (4)
Best Cinematogrophy (3)
Best Original Score (1)

It pretty much has a chance in all the categories listed on the site except Best Actress. Also, the standings could rise when the movie comes out as well. Here the link if you want it:

There is no lead actress that why there isn't a best actress. There is going to be an inside competing for best supporting actor in Alexander. You know what I mean.

[DolAmroth]

That Clip was so bad ass

[KayTang999]

Colin seems really convincing as Alexander, I hope this will be a good sign.

[elpresidente]

Wow. Great site. I loved the part where you can click on the character's avatar and after panning across a landscape, have a picture of the character come to the forefront. I can't find who play Glaukos or Pausanius. Not listed in IMDb. Anyone know? Bagaos really looks weird with his pouty, lip-glossed lips. And why are so many characters listed as "companion" of Alexander? Is that some ancient Macedonian term for best bud?


My understanding is that companions were the elite soldiers that served alexander as either shock troops or some other vanguard.....and what's distinct about this troop is that they were all composed of pairs of male lovers.

[KayTang999]

The term companion can be used in many contexts so it is hard to indicate. I guess after watching the movie, it might be clearer.

[Andrey83]

I know but the context that was referring too was LOTR. I have no issue with Enya since I like her music way before LOTR. But Vangelis was around way before her too incase, you didn't know.


?? have you heard Vangelis before?

If anything, its Enya who has ripped off Vangelis. His style has always been like that. And i meen for ages.

No offence, but you gotta learn to read girl....

[KayTang999]

There is a difference between knowing how to read and ignoring certain people ;)

[marcelo]

HELLOOOOOOOOO

you have to see THIS new Scene from the MOVIE that will BE THE BEST EVER MADE :) :omg: :omg:


COLIN speech !!!! (http://www.techcomforces.com/alex_clip_1.wmv)

[TombRaider17]

Wow, awesome clip. Can't wait to see more (hopefully one with Angelina, I'm very eager to see more of her in this role).

[KayTang999]

Yeah, I saw that clip. Is it me or movie like this always has scene like this? I guess it is kind of requirement now. Not that this is bad or anything, just curious.

[bigmanjg225533]

well a battle would seem like its missing something if the general doesnt give a cool speech

[KayTang999]

Yeah, you can't have a good battle without a boost ;)

[Andrey83]

There is a difference between knowing how to read and ignoring certain people ;)

Bah, i'll remember that ;)

Anyway, that clip is cool, though i do feel it was too silent without any music on top of it (the music started when his speech was done)...

Maybe it will be better when you see the whole movie and not just a 50 seconds clip :)

[Pakse]

I really doubt that Baz Luhrmann will be making his Alexander the great movie with DiCaprio. Seeing Leo as Alexander would look funny when compared to Colin.http://smilies.cw08.calibra-web.de/html/images/smilies/gewalt/medievalsmile.gif (http://www.World-of-Smilies.com)

Witch led me to the idea that maybe he should try and make a Genghis Khan movie starring Leonardo. :P

[Andrey83]

Baz Luhrmann said recently that he will still be making this movie. But it will focus on Alexanders live etc... Not his battles.

[rtms]

Baz Luhrmann said recently that he will still be making this movie. But it will focus on Alexanders live etc... Not his battles.

How can he really do that when Alexanders life was mostly all battles from the time he was 21 and left home for good, to conquor the land before him? If he just foucus on his growing up years it's going to be boring, and as well there really is no concret word on his private life while he marched around from battle to battle. Unless he wants to make an issue of his personal sex life :funny: :P

[winter]

Baz Luhrmann said recently that he will still be making this movie. But it will focus on Alexanders live etc... Not his battles.

He shouldn't pass up the idea of making Alexander The Great into a musical. Nicole could again using her remarkable singing talent, this time as Olympias.

[KayTang999]

Yeah, how the heck would make a movie about conquerer but not focusing on his battle? Somone need to go back and take Movie Making 101 lesson!

[rtms]

A couple of new clips have gone up,one is of his battle speech, the other of Alexanders wedding night. Click below:

ALEX AND ROXANNE (http://www.techcomforces.com/alexander.html)
BATTLE SPEECH (http://windowsmedia.com/mediaguide/actionpics/alexander)

[KayTang999]

Darn, I am going to miss the tomorrow preview on access hollywood since I've got night class.

[marcelo]

:) woooow Colin is so goooooood so good i really liked this new Video from Access Holywood and the scen with Colin and Angelina is great YEAH :applaud:

[TombRaider17]

The scene with Angelina and Colin, though brief, was fantastic. They both appear to be in top dramatic form.

Why can't this movie come out now!!! :angry:

[rtms]

Here is Vangelis talking about the music, and showing scenes from the movie.

ALEXANDER SOUNDTRACK (http://www.alexandersoundtrack.com/)

[KayTang999]

Vangelis is Greek, so he will do justice to his heritage. I think his music will be great since I have heard some of it already from various websites.

[bigmanjg225533]

i was watching the first game of the world series and saw a awesome new alexander tv spot. this one was by far my favorite

[Steve125]

I think I know the one you're talkin about. I saw it too. Looked awesome!

[KayTang999]

Anything new in it? Like anything that we haven't seen from other clips?

[marcelo]

You can see it here on this page Alex tv trailer 4 (http://www.techcomforces.com/alexander.html)

it is 2 mb and it is 30 secоnds long with new things in it :)

[KayTang999]

Well now it is official that this movie is R rated. Didn't think it would be any lower than that anyway.

[DolAmroth]

Thats good thats its rated R it will be alot more realistic and better

[bigmanjg225533]

another tv spot during the world series last night has gone online, its awesome!
and yes i am glad as well that its rated R even though im 14, but my mom said that she would see it ith me so im ok =)
and even if she didnt i would jus sneak in

[KayTang999]

But remember, Troy was R rated too so don't get too excited yet.

[Nimrandir]

On Dark Horizons:

Some great pieces about the final post-production elements taking place right now for Oliver Stone's "Alexander" have gone up over at Dreamworks Fansite from someone involved in the process. Amongst the new information revealed, the insider says:

"No-one here in the UK has seen a cut of the movie as, until last week, it was still in sound edit here in London - this is the correct reason for the release delay in the States and not some of the half-baked suggestions we've all been reading...

I spent a lot of time at the set, walking around and looking at the amazing amout of detail that went into everything, particulalry in the two huge sets depicting a feast in an Indian palace and the indescribable Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Oliver Stone, along with Robin Lane Fox, worked very hard to get everything just right...

The only test screenings given previously were to Intermedia and Warner Execs in LA (At that point it was a massive 3 hours 45 minutes long). As a result of that, Oliver went away and made some major changes, reducing it to 2 hours 53 minutes and even cutting out a couple of characters completely...

The language is still very old-fashioned and focuses a great deal on mythology, in an attempt to anchor it firmly in that time. Any mistaken references to God (as opposed to "The Gods") were removed. It has tried to be as accurate as possible, almost impossible if you think about it! I can't really say what I think will be the most powerful part of the film as the whole script is fairly intense."

Here's hoping that full 225 minute cut will make it onto DVD.

[KayTang999]

Hanging Garden of Babylon? I thought it was destroy even before Alexander's time. Well at least they are "trying" to be accurate.

[winter]

On Dark Horizons:

Some great pieces about the final post-production elements taking place right now for Oliver Stone's "Alexander" have gone up over at Dreamworks Fansite from someone involved in the process. Amongst the new information revealed, the insider says:

"No-one here in the UK has seen a cut of the movie as, until last week, it was still in sound edit here in London - this is the correct reason for the release delay in the States and not some of the half-baked suggestions we've all been reading....

I'm not sure what you mean? The ever changing release date? If so, why is The Incredibles the 9,000 lb gorilla that everyone is quaking in fear over?

I spent a lot of time at the set, walking around and looking at the amazing amout of detail that went into everything, particulalry in the two huge sets depicting a feast in an Indian palace and the indescribable Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Oliver Stone, along with Robin Lane Fox, worked very hard to get everything just right...

Apparently the hanging gardens were destroyed 152 years before Alexander captured Babylon. He intended to rebuild and make it the capital of his empire but he died before he could carry out his plans. One can understand why Oliver chose to revise history. On screen, a bunch of rubble on the ground just wouldn't have the same effect.

The only test screenings given previously were to Intermedia and Warner Execs in LA (At that point it was a massive 3 hours 45 minutes long). As a result of that, Oliver went away and made some major changes, reducing it to 2 hours 53 minutes and even cutting out a couple of characters completely...

Wow, rather than snip scenes a la Peter Jackson, Oliver chose to excise characters completely. I did notice a lot of dancers listed in the cast on IMDb. Are they important to the story?

The language is still very old-fashioned and focuses a great deal on mythology, in an attempt to anchor it firmly in that time. Any mistaken references to God (as opposed to "The Gods") were removed. It has tried to be as accurate as possible, almost impossible if you think about it! I can't really say what I think will be the most powerful part of the film as the whole script is fairly intense."

Hmm. Not clear what is meant about god vs gods. Sounds like there might have been some argument going on about offending certain religious types. If so, I'm glad no caving in went on like with Troy.

[Anglachel_Sword]

If Troy was R rated in USA, Oliver Stone´s Alexander should be higher rated.

No problem with censorship , whatever it is :rolleyes: have no idea R or B or PG or PG13 are.
I´m older enough for anyone :D :D

[KayTang999]

The higher than R is NC-17 and trust me as much as Oliver Stone wanted to be gored and all that, I don't think he would love to see NC-17 next to this movie much.

[Nimrandir]

I'm not sure what you mean? The ever changing release date? If so, why is The Incredibles the 9,000 lb gorilla that everyone is quaking in fear over?



Apparently the hanging gardens were destroyed 152 years before Alexander captured Babylon. He intended to rebuild and make it the capital of his empire but he died before he could carry out his plans. One can understand why Oliver chose to revise history. On screen, a bunch of rubble on the ground just wouldn't have the same effect.



Wow, rather than snip scenes a la Peter Jackson, Oliver chose to excise characters completely. I did notice a lot of dancers listed in the cast on IMDb. Are they important to the story?



Hmm. Not clear what is meant about god vs gods. Sounds like there might have been some argument going on about offending certain religious types. If so, I'm glad no caving in went on like with Troy.
You forget, I didn't write the article, I just posted it.

[KayTang999]

Yeah, I know it was the article ;)

[winter]

You forget, I didn't write the article, I just posted it.

Yes, I know. I was responding to the article, not to you. Just stream of consciousness thoughts.

[KayTang999]

So it seems like Baz is not going to make his version afterall since Nicole came out and say so.

[rtms]

Well some reviews are coming online now thanks to advance screenings and some of them are not favorable: This one is from IMDB: It also gives some news on the sexuality of the man and the verdict seems to be-wishy washy at best, and or the studio did indeed make Stone cut this film big time.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346491/board/thread/13036691

[KayTang999]

Hmm, interesting.

Did anyone see Alexander documentary on History Channel?

[Glordreen]

I started watching, but then got bored, and then turned it to watch Mission Impossible.

[KayTang999]

It was quite good actually. They didn't try to pinpoint the exact truth about his death and his father death. They just trying to address everything that was mentioned.

[Nimrandir]

Two reviews are up here:
http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=18782

[bigmanjg225533]

neone watch that 5 min long segment from the techcomforces site? for sum reason it wont work for me

[Nimrandir]

Here is a link to many hi-res picture, and more:

http://movies.monstersandcritics.com/archive/moviearchive.php/Alexander/211/images

[Glordreen]

I love this pic!

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/downloads/downloads/movies/alexander_1/images/group3/ALEXANDERMOVIEPHOTOSa(7).jpg


He looks like nothing is going to stop him, and hes gonna kick some major ass!!!!!

[Nimrandir]

Here are some more reviews:

http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=18801

[marcelo]

hello NEW interviews with the cast are up and some new clips from the movie too ENJOY them here :omg:

Interviews and clips (http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2453755?htv=12&htv=12)

this is awsome

[bigmanjg225533]

does anyone know if there gonna show the battles of granicus and issus because form the trailors they've only shown the battle of gaugamela and the one in the jungle

[KayTang999]

There are really good reviews and really bad reviews. This is saying that the movie won't be for everyone.

[Anglachel_Sword]

Wowww, actings just look awesome
Can´t wait for this movie :D

[KayTang999]

I can't say I don't expect the acting to be great. I mean look at the casts! You can't get anyone better than these people.

[Glordreen]

I have heard the battles are extrordinary, some of the best ever. I cant wait for this!!!!

[vision_afar]

I'm not going to get my hopes high on this one. Look how Troy ended up. And Stone had to hurry up to finish this movie so... better to expect the worst.

[DolAmroth]

what are the reviews on this movie are they out yet

[KayTang999]

I have read 4 reviews at Ain't It Cool News and it was 2-2. Like I said, this movie is not everyone taste. It is really come down to your own personal opinion. Another word, those review won't help you much.

[Glordreen]

I liked Troy, and it was hammered with bad reviews. So Alexander should do great for me.

[bigmanjg225533]

im jus a little bit pissed that they dont show the battle of issus but i'll get over it =)

[vision_afar]

I liked Troy, and it was hammered with bad reviews. So Alexander should do great for me.

I don't know how anyone could like it. It shouldn't have even been titled Troy, but Achilles. It could have been one of the greatest epic movies if they stayed true to Iliad. This was it's just an excuse to show Brad Pitt naked as more as possible.

[KayTang999]

^Thank you! I had so much hope for Troy but it end up to be some kind of gratitude for some fangirls out there. It could have been better if they try to stick to something concrete and not trying to please the fans of the stars. They should go for the fans of the story.

I also have hope for Alexander. I know that Oliver is unusual but he is unique.

[Glordreen]

I don't know how anyone could like it. It shouldn't have even been titled Troy, but Achilles. It could have been one of the greatest epic movies if they stayed true to Iliad. This was it's just an excuse to show Brad Pitt naked as more as possible.


All of your statements are correct. But I still didnt hate it, and Achilles vs Hector was one the best fights I have ever seen, if not the best, and the battle were pretty good. The acting was dull, but not too bad, and the script was horrid. But I still liked it, if just for the fight and the battles.

I expect Alexander to better than Troy in all aspects (its Oliver Stone for goodness sakes). Except for maybe that fight, since their are know duels that I knw of in alexander. but I did hear that the battles in Alexander are some the best ever on film.

[KayTang999]

Well the time period is different so I think the way a person go about fighting is different. I mean Troy was more of one on one thing as you can see between Achilles VS Hector and Menelaus VS Paris. The story of conquering Troy by Agamemnon was overshadow by the story of Paris and Helen ane etc. Whereas Alexander the Great life was about conquering the world, not trying to get his wife back.

Beside, the story is totally different. The only thing that is the same is the fact that they are both historical epic films.

[Anglachel_Sword]

In one side, Troy was considered Bad because it changes too much the true story (Hector killing Menelao, Briseida killing Agamenom etc etc) . The real story of Troy, writteng in the Iliad, and some other poems is something that it´s part of the history of the world.

Few words, unfaithful movies are, in some way, BAD.

If Alexander do the same, changing the true story, it will consider bad too, and even more, the movie is changing the history XDDDDD

[Glordreen]

Well the time period is different so I think the way a person go about fighting is different. I mean Troy was more of one on one thing as you can see between Achilles VS Hector and Menelaus VS Paris. The story of conquering Troy by Agamemnon was overshadow by the story of Paris and Helen ane etc. Whereas Alexander the Great life was about conquering the world, not trying to get his wife back.

Beside, the story is totally different. The only thing that is the same is the fact that they are both historical epic films.


I completely agree.

[KayTang999]

In one side, Troy was considered Bad because it changes too much the true story (Hector killing Menelao, Briseida killing Agamenom etc etc) . The real story of Troy, writteng in the Iliad, and some other poems is something that it´s part of the history of the world.

Few words, unfaithful movies are, in some way, BAD.

If Alexander do the same, changing the true story, it will consider bad too, and even more, the movie is changing the history XDDDDD

If you want Alexander to be totally true, it would be impossible because there are so many things that still need to be uncover. No one know how he died. There is no solid prove that Alexander was somewhat bisexual. However Oliver wants to do it is up to his interpretation and we kind of have to respect his opinion but if we don't believe it then it is fine. It is one person idea. But Troy was losely based on Iliad and I think they should have 100% based on Iliad.

[vision_afar]

All of your statements are correct. But I still didnt hate it, and Achilles vs Hector was one the best fights I have ever seen, if not the best, and the battle were pretty good. The acting was dull, but not too bad, and the script was horrid. But I still liked it, if just for the fight and the battles.

I expect Alexander to better than Troy in all aspects (its Oliver Stone for goodness sakes). Except for maybe that fight, since their are know duels that I knw of in alexander. but I did hear that the battles in Alexander are some the best ever on film.

I agree that Achilles vs Hector was a great fight, but it takes more than that for me to actually like the movie.

I also have hopes in Alexander because of Stone. I'm seeing it on 30th, so we'll see.

[TombRaider17]

I could care less for reviews simply because it's someone else's opinion and not mine. Even if the general consesus is bad, I don't care. I see films that interest me and that I think are gonna be good, not because some film crtic says so.

As it stands, Alexander is looking better and better as the days go by. The HBO making-of was superb and the film clips looks great, too.

[KayTang999]

Yeah, I have to catch the HBO thing too. I wonder if E! will have behind the scene for this or not.

ETA:
Yes they are!

http://www.eonline.com/On/Scenes/

This is HBO one

http://www.hbo.com/apps/schedule/ScheduleServlet?ACTION_DETAIL=DETAIL&FOCUS_ID=617790

[DolAmroth]

Theres some new clips online

Charge At Gaugamela is the best one

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&id=1808402866&cf=trailer

[KayTang999]

If you go to techcomforces site and look at the left side, there is a schedule for like all TV appearance by the casts and special feature stuff.

[MrHollywood]

I read some really bad reviews on the rotten tomtoe board. Like 5 of them just ripping the movie apart.

[bigmanjg225533]

http://www.mtv.com/shared/movies/features/f/farrell_alexander_041117/
scroll down to near the middle on the list of clips there is a new clip called "the elephant army" its awesome

[LOTRNUT04]

rolling stone didn't like it * out of **** (i believe). Yikes! Im going to see it anyway, but im really disappointed

[GGGG]

Well I am in the UK so I'll just wait for your reviews but I think I'll go to see this anyway

[KayTang999]

I don't expect a lot of people to like this movie at all. I just hope that I will like this movie.

[Doomsday]

When I heard they were making it, I was stoked. When I heard Oliver Stone was attached, I was even more excited. Then the more news I heard, the more I started to get worried ie Colin Farrell etc. I'll see it, but I'm not expecting much, besides the sword/sandals genre being run into the ground.

[KayTang999]

I just saw Discovery Channel document on how Colin's became Alexander the Great and it seems like a lot of work. For any other actors I wouldn't be surprise for them to commit to the task but after I saw that document, I am really impress with his arduous commitment.

[KayTang999]

I guess this thread is dead now that the movie is out. See you all in review thread then.