The Colour of Magic

[Letz]

Originally Posted by dry suit diver

the books are waaaaay better than any filmmaker could try and produce.

read them and see what we mean

Absolutely

Originally Posted by StuartC

Also didn't find The Hogfather that funny, and although I've not read the book, if it's on the same level as the rest of TP's discworld novels then it struggles to make the transition and retain the "laugh-out-loud-whilst-reading-a-book-on-the-bus-and-getting-lots-of-weird-looks" effect...

so I guess that's a vote for the written word!

I only started reading the Discworld series recently and this is a perfect description

Originally Posted by Adrian Kelland

IMO the books are far better, as TP has a good way of playing with words and plays with your own thoughts. This just did not come across on the screen.

He phrases things in such remarkable way. Some of the descriptions of Death's voice are superb.There is one about it landing like an anchor which I can't find right now but nails it right on the head

[hilrosepaul]

Probably the funniest thing I have ever read is the description of Pteppic preparing for his Asassin's exam at the beginning of Pyramids.

IMO Small Gods is one of the all time best satires of organised religion. Ever.


All Hail TP

[neilh]

Originally Posted by hilrosepaul

Probably the funniest thing I have ever read is the description of Pteppic preparing for his Asassin's exam at the beginning of Pyramids.

Now that was a good book
Once I've finished Making Money I'll have to read it again!

[aclivity]

Originally Posted by Pterry in Soul Music

”Who’s the most famous horn player there ever was Glod”

“Brother Charnel” said the dwarf promptly “Everyone knows that. He stole the altar gold from the temple of Offler and had it made into a horn and played magical music until the gods caught up with him and pulled off his-“

“Right” said Buddy “but if you went out there now and asked who the most famous horn player is, would they remember some felonious monk or would they shout for Glod Glodson”

I'd read on a few pages and had to go back to check that he really HAD used "Felonious Monk".

[neilh]

Set your recorders folks

The two-episode show is on over the Easter weekend the the trailers on Sky are now allowing you to set a reminder using the green button. I don't have the dates/times handy though, sorry!

DOCUMENTARY: Making of The Colour of Magic
On: Sky Three (108)
Date: Saturday 15th March 2008 (starting in 2 days)
Time: 13:00 to 14:00 (1 hour long)

On: Sky One (106)
Date: Sunday 16th March 2008 (starting in 3 days)
Time: 16:30 to 17:30 (1 hour long)

On: Sky One HD (175)
Date: Sunday 16th March 2008 (starting in 3 days)
Time: 16:30 to 17:30 (1 hour long)

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[Letz]

Originally Posted by neilh

Set your recorders folks

The two-episode show is on over the Easter weekend the the trailers on Sky are now allowing you to set a reminder using the green button. I don't have the dates/times handy though, sorry!

DOCUMENTARY: Making of The Colour of Magic
On: Sky Three (108)
Date: Saturday 15th March 2008 (starting in 2 days)
Time: 13:00 to 14:00 (1 hour long)

On: Sky One (106)
Date: Sunday 16th March 2008 (starting in 3 days)
Time: 16:30 to 17:30 (1 hour long)

On: Sky One HD (175)
Date: Sunday 16th March 2008 (starting in 3 days)
Time: 16:30 to 17:30 (1 hour long)

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That's fab, thanks

[XeN]

looking good but David Jason is NOT Rincewind.....Windle Poons ... yes

[hilrosepaul]

After going to the telegraph website following one of Mr Mason's links; I found this:

Author Terry Pratchett attacks the NHS over Alzheimer's policy - Telegraph

[Finless]

I haven't read any of the books but I really enjoyed the Hogfather (esp second time around).

Death was excellent as were Susan and old Teatime.

I'm really looking forward to the Colour of Magic.

[neilh]

Set your recorders for next weekend

DRAMA: Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic
On: Sky One (106)
On: Sky One HD (175)
Date: Sunday 23rd March 2008 (starting in 8 days)
Time: 18:00 to 20:00 (2 hours long)

Sir David Jason, Sean Astin and Tim Curry star in this magical action-packed adaptation of the first of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. Part two tomorrow. (1 of 2).
(New, Stereo, Premiere, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 2007)

DRAMA: Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic
On: Sky One (106)
On: Sky One HD (175)
Date: Monday 24th March 2008 (starting in 9 days)
Time: 18:00 to 20:00 (2 hours long)

The concluding part of Terry Pratchett's magical family drama starring Sir David Jason, Sean Astin and Tim Curry. Can Rincewind defeat Trymon and save the Disc? (2 of 2).
(New, Stereo, Premiere, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 2007)


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