Movies and TV Meet the new Conan. - Page 7

Frankie · 03-12-2011, 06:04 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

**KcMizzou** · 05-14-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

He is.

He's got it pretty nice in GOT. He practically has no lines to remember, rides his horse, eats, gets up in the middle of eating and goes and does his young gift bride doggy style, goes back to eating and riding his horse. I wonder how much they pay him for this role.

He looks like Dave Navaro on steroids. I think it's the masscara. (sp?)

It's weird if you watch the "behind the scenes" stuff, and see him talking with no accent.

**KcMizzou** · 05-14-2011, 09:55 PM

Seems like a perfect choice, though... if they were going to remake Conan.

Frankie · 05-14-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Seems like a perfect choice, though... if they were going to remake Conan.

Better than Awwwnold.

Barret · 07-20-2011, 01:13 AM

Thought I would revive this thread. Take a look at a new cut scene from Conan. I know the trailers seem a bit iffy but this makes me want to see the flick now.

http://www.chud.com/61213/baby-conan...-best-in-life/

mnchiefsguy · 07-20-2011, 01:37 AM

He was good in Game of Thrones. I was very leery of this film at first, but after seeing him in Thrones, I think he can pull it off.

keg in kc · 07-20-2011, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Barret

Thought I would revive this thread. Take a look at a new cut scene from Conan. I know the trailers seem a bit iffy but this makes me want to see the flick now.

http://www.chud.com/61213/baby-conan...-best-in-life/

Here's an embed:

keg in kc · 07-20-2011, 05:21 AM

**the Talking Can** · 07-20-2011, 06:54 AM

another great movie gets a dumb taken on it's chest

Conan as a Bro....

Valiant · 07-20-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

another great movie gets a dumb taken on it's chest

Conan as a Bro....

Not sure I follow.. As he is a black man or a frat guy??

Everything I have seen of this reboot looks decent.. The dude rocked in Stargate Atlantis and was great in GoT..

Frankie · 07-21-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

Not sure I follow.. As he is a black man or a frat guy??

Everything I have seen of this reboot looks decent.. The dude rocked in Stargate Atlantis and was great in GoT..

I think he'll prove to be a much better Conan than Ahnold.

**the Talking Can** · 07-21-2011, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

I think he'll prove to be a much better Conan than Ahnold.

that's un-possible

Frankie · 07-21-2011, 11:09 AM

I think Hollywood did a great job of selling Ahnold to us through so many profitable years. I admit I've been somewhat of a fan too - "somewhat" being the operative word - but I think (to think of a parallel) The Rock has been a better actor than him. It's now more evident after not seeing Ahnold in a new flick for some time. I was watching parts of "Total Recall" the other day and I realized how bad his acting actually was.

I think Momoa will be a better actor than him and a better fit as Conan.

Pushead2 · 07-21-2011, 12:05 PM

that trailer sucked......next

Frankie · 07-21-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushead2

that trailer sucked......next

Your personal opinion. Nothing more.

(And BTW, I'd do something about that signature if I were you before a MOD noticed it.)

Swanman · 07-21-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

He is.

He's got it pretty nice in GOT. He practically has no lines to remember, rides his horse, eats, gets up in the middle of eating and goes and does his young gift bride doggy style, goes back to eating and riding his horse. I wonder how much they pay him for this role.

Not that easy, given the lines he did have were in Dothraki, a language made up just for the show. The scene that was most impressive was the longish speech he gave about 2/3 through the season.

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Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	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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