Here are my attempts of writing a epic fantasy novel. Of course I am no R.A. Salvatore or Terry Brooks or the other big time fantasy writers, but it was fun to try to write a story in a fashion that can influence people to believe the characters they read seem real or similiar to their own characteristics and personalities. Have fun if you have the time to read -

The Sacred Woods of Silvernarion


http://mingle2.com/topic/show/195574

I discovered a pearl on youtube.

The Legend of the Seekers episodes.

Check it out. It is a good fantasy series if you have seen it yet.

I am on episode 3 part 5 now.

I like to read fantasy books that includes elves, a little romance, some action assassins and big Ogres. lol

All time fantasy author- Elizabeth Haydon

Fantasy Movie - The never ending story, Lord of the Rings and a few others...Also I've gotten into Merlin on NBC

And if I could be anything, i'd be an Elf

Terry Pratchett is my fav fantasy author.

OMG one of the best worlds ever created was discworld.

LOL dude makes me laugh no matter what i read of his.

Watching this series reminds me of a book called "The Sword of Truth" by Terry Goodkind

There was a time when I drew Minglers into fantasy creatures. Out of all the choices offered the most popular were Elves and Vampires.

Everyone wanted green skin and pointy ears.

NO! It sucks! It sucks AZZ!!! I hate that series with a passion! Argh! (And my parents rolled when I stumbled on it and started cussing at the TV. Good thing I only had pillows or small dogs to throw at it... the dogs were safe)

OMG, I can't believe he signed off on that. It would have been just fine if it was a whole other series, but to know how the books go and then to see that crap.... Garg! The only thing similar is the names of the characters! Obscene!!!

New Line Settles 'Lord of Rings' Dispute with Tolkien Trust
Lawsuit was seeking $150 million from New Line over gross-profit participation payments.

By Wrap Staff
Published: September 08, 2009

The Tolkien Trust, New Line Cinema, and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. have resolved the lawsuit relating to the “Lord of the Rings” films, both sides announced on Tuesday.

The resolution means that "The Hobbit," the next in the series of phenomenally successful Tolkien properties, can move forward.
Filed in Los Angeles Superior Court in February of last year by the U.K.-based charity and HarperCollins, the lawsuit was seeking $150 million from New Line over claims that the trust had not received any gross-profit participation payments for the three films that originated from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

The suit -- which alleged breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud -- was also seeking punitive damages and a declaration from the court that the plaintiffs could axe New Line's rights to any future Tolkien properties, including "The Hobbit."
Guillermo del Toro had been selected as the director of that film, which was meant to begin shooting next year.

The suit said the Tolkien trust is entitled to 7.5 percent gross profit participation as outlined in a 1969 agreement made with United Artists.

HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. and the trustees of the JRR Tolkien Estate were co-plaintiffs in the claim, which concerned participation interest in the “Lord of the Rings” films released between 2001 and 2003. The precise terms of the settlement are confidential.

Commenting on the settlement, Christopher Tolkien said: “The Trustees regret that legal action was necessary, but are glad that this dispute has been settled on satisfactory terms that will allow the Tolkien Trust properly to pursue its charitable objectives. The Trustees acknowledge that New Line may now proceed with its proposed films of ‘The Hobbit.’”

Warner Bros.’ President & Chief Operating Officer Alan Horn said: “We deeply value the contributions of the Tolkien novels to the success of our films and are pleased to have put this litigation behind us. We all look forward to a mutually productive and beneficial relationship in the future.”

The "Rings" trilogy has seen its fair share of litigation. In December 2005, director Peter Jackson settled with with New Line over claims he wasn't paid properly. That lawsuit led New Line head Bob Shaye to claim he'd never work with Jackson again, although the filmmaker is set to produce "The Hobbit."

Producer Saul Zaentz, who used to own the film rights to the Tolkien books, has also sued New Line over profit participation -- two times. In December 2007, he filed a suit claiming New Line wouldn't give Zaentz's auditors records so that the producer could conduct an audit to verify his profit participation statements.

The “Lord of the Rings” films produced by New Line are among the most successful films ever created and were released in 2001, 2002 and 2003 respectively.

JRR Tolkien is the author of works including “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.” The Tolkien Trust is a U.K. registered charity that has made grants to charitable causes all over the world totaling over $8 million in the last five years alone.

His trust, run by his children in the U.K., supports causes including Asia Earthquake Appeal, the World Cancer Research Foundation, the Save the Children Fund and the Darfur Appeal.

Throughout its history, New Line has created a number of enduring film franchises, including the Lord of the Rings trilogy, “The Mask,” the Austin Powers titles, “Blade,” “Rush Hour,” “Elf,” “Sex and the City” and “Wedding Crashers.” New Line became a unit of Warner Bros. Entertainment in March 2008.

I have fantasy stories

Email them to me first so I can properly edit and preview them.

Thanks

I'll make the book cover

Any fantastic fantasy cartoons worth watching? If so which ones do you suggest?

What is your favorite sword's and sorcery monster that has your hair stand up on your arms?

the closest thing to fantasy books that I have is "The Twelve Kingdoms Vol 1". The rest of them are Battletech or Star Wars.

But I did find the Twelve Kingdoms books from Anime.

I love fantasy movies, books, television, etc...


Books:

The Chronicles of Narnia
writings by J. R. R. Tolkien
Harry Potter
Artemis Fowl books
The Well of Echoes
too many to list....

Movies:
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (both versions)
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
Excalibur
The Dark Crystal
Ladyhawke
The Secret of NIMH
Gremlins
The Neverending Story
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Labyrinth
Big
Edward Scissorhands
Porco Rosso
Ninja Scroll
9
and many, many more....

Television
Skyland
Stargate:SG1, Atlantis, the new one, Stargate Universe
Twin Peaks
Lost
Heroes
Fringe
Merlin
Dead Like Me
Ghost Whisperer
Joan of Arcadia
Night Gallery
Pushing Daisies
Touched by an Angel
The Twilight Zone

my brains tired, I may add more later

Pretty much everything! I share this with you. I appreciate anykind of effort when it comes to the production of a sword and sorcery fantasy story.

A very nice list I must add. Good work.

I don't know if you have access to Nicktoons, but Skyland is one of my favorite new shows. I think it comes on at 10:30 pm. I can't remember the day

You can find out more here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyland

and here

http://nicktoonsnetwork.nick.com/shows/skyland/

Yes I have nicktoons and I think I stayed up once that late to watch skyland. Very good fantasy by the way.

I sometimes look for fantasy on youtube also

and my dvd collection is impressive, but I am tired watching the same thing over and over.

Sword and Sorcery fantasy needs to produce more faster.

Yet I understand it is not easy and very expensive to do. I will just have to wait and keep reading the novels. There is a limitless supply on that at least!

I enjoy sword and sorcery fantasy also, not much new on that front. Can't think of anything new at this time, if I find something that I think will peak your interest I'll let you know.

I don't know if you are into anime, but on Ani-Monday on SYFY, they have the Rave Master. Not a bad toon. Comes on after Gundum .

Gurren Lagann, just completed a few weeks ago. I fell in love with it.