Movies and TV Meet the new Conan.

Frankie · 03-12-2011, 05:04 PM

Before he was the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger was Conan the Barbarian. The 1982 film wasn't in the same league as some of Ah-nold's bigger hits, but it remains a cult favorite. Today, the first trailer for the remake, starring the formidible Jason Momoa in the title role, hit the Web.

Momoa, who will receive CinemaCon's Rising Star of 2011 Award, may be best known for his work on "Stargate: Atlantis" and "Baywatch." Several years ago, Momoa and Lisa Bonet made news after they named their child Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. Momoa's mother later explained that Nakoa means "warrior."

Should Momoa's version of "Conan the Barbarian" be a hit, interest in the actor with intimidation to burn is sure to rise. Indeed, he's already surging in the Search box. Over the past seven days, online lookups for "jason momoa" have flexed their muscles, jumping 44%.

You can check out the new trailer for "Conan the Barbarian" below. The film is scheduled to hit theaters this August.

http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/88...-the-new-conan

**DoucheMcCloud** · 03-12-2011, 05:07 PM

As trailers go, that was pretty weak.

I hope the film isn't a disappointment.

**keg in kc** · 03-12-2011, 05:08 PM

Pretty weak for a first look.

Frankie · 03-12-2011, 05:15 PM

I don't know how good an actor Momoa is but he looks the part more than Arnold did. Though he obviously does not have Arnold's physique.

scott free · 03-13-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

I don't know how good an actor Momoa is but he looks the part more than Arnold did. Though he obviously does not have Arnold's physique.

Not being modern bodybuilder buff is why he looks the part more, nobody back then was built like Arnie.

But while they got that right, i'll bet anything they get the rest wrong... i smell a quick dvd release.

Valiant · 03-14-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

I don't know how good an actor Momoa is but he looks the part more than Arnold did. Though he obviously does not have Arnold's physique.

I liked him in SG:Atlantis..

**Talisman** · 03-12-2011, 05:14 PM

The pic looks more like a shot from Prince of Persia. The trailer looks like a teaser for a film coming out a year from now, not this summer. No real detail, shadowy generic scenes. Odd.

Deberg_1990 · 03-12-2011, 05:14 PM

Looked like a Direct to DVD hit!

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 03-12-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Looked like a Direct to DVD hit!

You are such a negative piece of shit. I hate all your posts.

BIG_DADDY · 03-12-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Looked like a Direct to DVD hit!

Gotta agree. Looks like somebody from queer eye for the straight guy chose the new Conan. I read the whole series as a kid and will most likely skip this one.

**Talisman** · 03-12-2011, 05:15 PM

Oh, and I clicked on the thread from the lounge and thought it was going to be about a new zany, wild-haired, late night talk show host.

JD10367 · 03-13-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Talisman

Oh, and I clicked on the thread from the lounge and thought it was going to be about a new zany, wild-haired, late night talk show host.

googlegoogle · 03-12-2011, 07:32 PM

Conan was Arnold's best movie. Chick in that movie was KC native. SM east grad or something like that.

vailpass · 03-13-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by googlegoogle

Conan was Arnold's best movie. Chick in that movie was KC native. SM east grad or something like that.

The girl in Conana was a fat, drug-doing mexican dude who favors illegal immigation and is underemployed at some bill collection agency?

**KcMizzou** · 03-12-2011, 07:37 PM

I'm skeptical. I probably saw the original 20 times as a kid. But, hell, I'll give it a shot.

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Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $163018	Meet the new Conan. Before he was the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger was Conan the Barbarian. The 1982 film wasn't in the same league as some of Ah-nold's bigger hits, but it remains a cult favorite. Today, the first trailer for the remake, starring the formidible Jason Momoa in the title role, hit the Web. Momoa, who will receive CinemaCon's Rising Star of 2011 Award, may be best known for his work on "Stargate: Atlantis" and "Baywatch." Several years ago, Momoa and Lisa Bonet made news after they named their child Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. Momoa's mother later explained that Nakoa means "warrior." Should Momoa's version of "Conan the Barbarian" be a hit, interest in the actor with intimidation to burn is sure to rise. Indeed, he's already surging in the Search box. Over the past seven days, online lookups for "jason momoa" have flexed their muscles, jumping 44%. You can check out the new trailer for "Conan the Barbarian" below. The film is scheduled to hit theaters this August. http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/88...-the-new-conan
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