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Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series
by Michele Riccio 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

I was sure Croaker said something about his looks scaring people off... Oh well, guess I have an excellent excuse to reread the books :-) While I wondered about Croaker's background, the reasons why he came to the Black Company - I was glad Glen Cook never delved into it. The Croaker of the books is almost certainly not the same man he was when left home. Whoever he was before is 'dead' - I agree there. I think his sister might have been happy to see him at first - the surprise and shock would be a novelty. The possibility of 'long lost brother' returning with riches... Then the resentment would set in. Croaker isn't rich, but he did go off and have a life while she stayed and dealt with any fallout from whatever it was that drove him into the Black Company. Croaker's life is depressing enough without adding more disappointment. -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 4/25/17, Richard Chilton <rchilton(a)auracom.com> wrote: Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series To: "Michele Riccio" <mishka_30(a)yahoo.com>, "Science Glen Cook: Author, Fiction/Fantasy" <glencook-fans(a)mailman.xmission.com> Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 9:43 PM It wasn't Croaker who said that but Murgen - who said that Croaker never realised that he looked that way. And who knows? Maybe Croaker was. That could have been the reason he didn't say "hello" to the woman who was almost definitely his sister when he reached his home town in the first Book of the South. The man he had been was dead to his family and wasn't going to welcomed back by his family no matter how much fame and wealth he returned with. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Science Glen Cook: Author, Fiction/Fantasy" <glencook-fans(a)mailman.xmission.com> To: "Science Glen Cook: Author, Fiction/Fantasy" <glencook-fans(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 2:00:35 PM Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series So long as Croaker looks like a balding murderous child-killer (which is how he describes himself at some point) I'm curious to see how they port the story from novel to TV.

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Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series
by Michele Riccio 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

I like Eliza D - but, I'm not sure she's right for Lady. Lady isn't 'waiflike' in my mind, she has more 'presence'. Regardless of physical size, Lady is BIG, she commands attention in those early books - possibly through a glamor - but still, she's the focal point. So long as Croaker looks like a balding murderous child-killer (which is how he describes himself at some point) I'm curious to see how they port the story from novel to TV. mr

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Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series
by Matt Cutter 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

IF, and that's a mighty big IF, Port of Shadows is based on the various short stories that have been released over the last few years, I think Port will be 2.5. I *think* only Tides Elba take place between books 1 and 2. The other 4 take place between book 2 and 3. Though I suppose it's possible the book will span the whole timeframe... -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 4/25/17, Lawrence Jenab <larryjenab(a)gmail.com> wrote: Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series To: "Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author" <glencook-fans(a)mailman.xmission.com> Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 11:35 AM You'd think they could spell "Croaker" right. And is Port of Shadows book 1.5 (as the earlier press release and rumors say) or 3.5 (as Tor says)? On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 11:29 AM, Matt Cutter via glencook-fans <glencook-fans(a)mailman.xmission.com> wrote: We now have the official release from Tor Books: http://www.tor.com/2017/04/24/ glen-cooks-the-black-company- series-coming-to-television- to-star-eliza-dushku/ Surprisingly, it's more accurate than the originally quoted press release. Who'da thunk the publisher would have actual details (tongue firmly in cheek, here). ------------------------------ -------------- On Tue, 4/25/17, lance mortensen <lmortensen1(a)gmail.com> wrote: Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series To: "Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author" <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com>, "BRADLEY STILWELL" <bucbradstill(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 11:13 AM This makes me nervous coming inn the heels of game of thrones which IMO was good and bad for what they did and didn't did. I felt they left or huge parts of the story that were relevant to future plots. I am excited to see this series but i don't want to see it destroyed by a someone else's interpretation. On Apr 25, 2017 08:45, "BRADLEY STILWELL via glencook-fans" <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com> wrote: This rules! Always wanted this to happen! Dushku would be a very good Lady...although maybe a better Soulcatcher. From: Jerry Kalayjian via glencook-fans <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com> To: conchan conchan <nagoyacanuckjp(a)yahoo.co.jp>; Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com>; Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series Unsure if this has me more excited, or that Cook has another book coming out. Been far too long. On Monday, April 24, 2017 7:03 PM, conchan conchan <nagoyacanuckjp(a)yahoo.co.jp> wrote: Will be an interesting turn of events if it ever gets made. If it does get made, hopefully they will do a decent job of it and stick to the story rather than "improving" it. Will be great for Mr. Cook and his writings. Thanks for sharing the news. ----- Original Message ----- From: Nick Melander <eldon_seer(a)hotmail.com> To: Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com> Date: 2017/4/25, Tue 07:17 Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series Guess my question is who is 'IM Global Television'? They seem to be a newer company, I don't think they have any already distributed tv shows. What distribution channels do they use? I don't think this company produces content its self. http://www.imglobaltv.com/ scripted-slate/ This shows several projects that sound interesting to me. "Cat's Cradle" is listed in association with FX and "I, rebel" is listed with Amazon There is no listing for black company on this page yet Without a proven track record for 'IM Global Television' this might all be vaporware, or worse yet not up to fan standards. I will be remembering to keep expectations low and hopeful for a completed project. Thanks for the heads up! From: glencook-fans <glencook-fans-bounces@ mailman.xmission.com> on behalf of Steve Harris <harrissg(a)slu.edu> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 3:49 PM To: Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series Yes, i was just about to say that the reference to "Port of Shadows" (Book 1.5) is the most exciting piece of news in the piece :) I think Eliza Dushku would kick ass as The Lady :) And it's fitting that she be called the star of the series; I'd say Lady's transformation is the most significant moral growth journey in the series. And it's really neat that she comments on the moral issues as paramount: she gets it :) Stacey On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Lawrence Jenab <larryjenab(a)gmail.com> wrote: And let's not forget that buried in the story is a publication date for Port of Shadows. I was beginning to think we'd seen the last of new books from Glen. On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 4:36 PM, Richard Chilton <rchilton(a)auracom.com> wrote: I'm more worried about how they will handle certain scenes. For example, when they discover Darling - will they show or imply what was happening to her when she was rescued? How about showing the men cutting loose when they uncover Whisper's papers? I can't see them having the "heroes" of the company raping the defeated Amazon company. Or some of the other nasty stuff? In short, I fear the evils committed by the company will be whitewashed... And having a big name as The Lady? That strongly implies that she will appear sooner (and more often) in the movies than in the books. That or we will see things that Croaker doesn't, which will be a big departure for the story. Still, overall, I see this as a good thing. It should get more people reading the books, and if they make this show it will put lots of cash in Cook's pocket. Jim Butcher was a best selling urban fantasy writer for years before he got a short running TV show and he credits that show for making him financially secure. 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Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series
by Matt Cutter 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

We now have the official release from Tor Books: http://www.tor.com/2017/04/24/glen-cooks-the-black-company-series-coming-to… Surprisingly, it's more accurate than the originally quoted press release. Who'da thunk the publisher would have actual details (tongue firmly in cheek, here). -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 4/25/17, lance mortensen <lmortensen1(a)gmail.com> wrote: Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series To: "Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author" <glencook-fans(a)mailman.xmission.com>, "BRADLEY STILWELL" <bucbradstill(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 11:13 AM This makes me nervous coming inn the heels of game of thrones which IMO was good and bad for what they did and didn't did. I felt they left or huge parts of the story that were relevant to future plots. I am excited to see this series but i don't want to see it destroyed by a someone else's interpretation. On Apr 25, 2017 08:45, "BRADLEY STILWELL via glencook-fans" <glencook-fans(a)mailman.xmission.com> wrote: This rules! Always wanted this to happen! Dushku would be a very good Lady...although maybe a better Soulcatcher. From: Jerry Kalayjian via glencook-fans <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com> To: conchan conchan <nagoyacanuckjp(a)yahoo.co.jp>; Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com>; Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series Unsure if this has me more excited, or that Cook has another book coming out. Been far too long. On Monday, April 24, 2017 7:03 PM, conchan conchan <nagoyacanuckjp(a)yahoo.co.jp> wrote: Will be an interesting turn of events if it ever gets made. If it does get made, hopefully they will do a decent job of it and stick to the story rather than "improving" it. Will be great for Mr. Cook and his writings. Thanks for sharing the news. ----- Original Message ----- From: Nick Melander <eldon_seer(a)hotmail.com> To: Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author <glencook-fans@mailman. xmission.com> Date: 2017/4/25, Tue 07:17 Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series Guess my question is who is 'IM Global Television'? They seem to be a newer company, I don't think they have any already distributed tv shows. What distribution channels do they use? I don't think this company produces content its self. http://www.imglobaltv.com/ scripted-slate/ This shows several projects that sound interesting to me. "Cat's Cradle" is listed in association with FX and "I, rebel" is listed with Amazon There is no listing for black company on this page yet Without a proven track record for 'IM Global Television' this might all be vaporware, or worse yet not up to fan standards. I will be remembering to keep expectations low and hopeful for a completed project. Thanks for the heads up! From: glencook-fans <glencook-fans-bounces@ mailman.xmission.com> on behalf of Steve Harris <harrissg(a)slu.edu> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 3:49 PM To: Glen Cook: Science Fiction/Fantasy Author Subject: Re: [Glencook-fans] Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series Yes, i was just about to say that the reference to "Port of Shadows" (Book 1.5) is the most exciting piece of news in the piece :) I think Eliza Dushku would kick ass as The Lady :) And it's fitting that she be called the star of the series; I'd say Lady's transformation is the most significant moral growth journey in the series. And it's really neat that she comments on the moral issues as paramount: she gets it :) Stacey On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Lawrence Jenab <larryjenab(a)gmail.com> wrote: And let's not forget that buried in the story is a publication date for Port of Shadows. I was beginning to think we'd seen the last of new books from Glen. On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 4:36 PM, Richard Chilton <rchilton(a)auracom.com> wrote: I'm more worried about how they will handle certain scenes. For example, when they discover Darling - will they show or imply what was happening to her when she was rescued? How about showing the men cutting loose when they uncover Whisper's papers? I can't see them having the "heroes" of the company raping the defeated Amazon company. Or some of the other nasty stuff? In short, I fear the evils committed by the company will be whitewashed... And having a big name as The Lady? That strongly implies that she will appear sooner (and more often) in the movies than in the books. That or we will see things that Croaker doesn't, which will be a big departure for the story. Still, overall, I see this as a good thing. It should get more people reading the books, and if they make this show it will put lots of cash in Cook's pocket. Jim Butcher was a best selling urban fantasy writer for years before he got a short running TV show and he credits that show for making him financially secure. 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Glencook-fans / Black Company as TV series
by Michele Riccio 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

I just read that The Black Company is 'in development' as a TV series. http://deadline.com/2017/04/eliza-dushku-star-the-black-company-series-adap… I don't know how to feel about this. Eliza Dushku as Lady... I don't know... mr

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