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The World of Warcraft movie is coming.
Despite many set backs, delays, and rumors swirling regarding the
demise of the movie, it is coming. The cast is set, filming has
begun, and it looks like we will be seeing it hit theaters sometime
in March of 2016.

Of course, World of Warcraft fans are
pretty excited about the movie. Seeing a piece of the game they love
brought to the big screen is pretty thrilling, to say the least. It
is pretty safe to say that a ton of WoW fans, and fans of other
Blizzard games, will be heading to theaters to see it. However, many
may find themselves disappointed. You see, the World of Warcraft
movie isn't designed to appeal to just World of Warcraft fans, nor
should it be.

A World of Warcraft Fan's Dream

When we think of the World of Warcraft
Movie, I think many of us assume the same thing. We think that the
movie will bring World of Warcraft to life, in a way that has never
happened before. We are anxious to see characters we may know and
love play out scenes in front of us. This movie will capture the game
and take it to new heights.

Without a doubt, fans of the game have
lofty goals for this movie. This movie, in the perfect world, would
be a World of Warcraft fan's perpetual wet dream. However, while the
movie will indeed be based on the game we know and love, it may not
be exactly what we had hoped.

A Universal Audience

You see, the movie business is all
about the cold hard cash. Unfortunately, gaming and games are still
not 100% mainstream. There are many out there who will shun a movie,
simply because it is based on a game. While this may seem narrow
minded, it is the cold hard truth. Just hearing the name World of
Warcraft associated with a movie is enough to send some people
running away from it as fast as they can.

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This is not good for the movie
business. Part of the idea is to attract as many viewers as possible,
thus making more money off the film. This is why producer Thomas
Tull, in an interview
with I Am Rogue
, revealed that the movie will
focus on “big, universal themes”. These themes will try to appeal
to an audience beyond those who are already fans of the game.

The Dream Lives

Hit the brakes. If you are like me,
this has caused you to raise your eyebrows, at least a little bit. What
exactly does it mean? Will the World of Warcraft movie turn into
something less than we had thought? We all have seen the horrors of
books that are adapted and ruined when made into a movie, could this
be the same?

The answer to all these questions is a
resounding maybe. All our fears could come to a head. The World of
Warcraft film could be a total and absolute bust. With that being
said, don't give up hope yet. While the movie may not be exactly what
we had in mind, it doesn’t mean things will be a total bust. Not to
mention, Blizzard seems pretty intent on making sure things are just
so before releasing the film. A real positive note.

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The World of Warcraft movie has a
reputable director and producer. Hopefully these two can pull off a
movie that will be appealing to fans and non-fans alike. A movie that
taps into the joy of World of Warcraft for fans, while still being
able to catch the attention of those who have never played the game.
Let's face it, while just appealing to WoW fans is not good business,
angering them is also not such a good idea. The idea here is to bring
in viewers, not turn them away.

More Warcraft Movies?

While the dream of a World of Warcraft
movie made especially for “us”, the fans, may be dead. We might
get something of a consolation prize. If the movie is done well and
fans and non-fans alike flock to see it, the first World of Warcraft
movie may not be the last. As mentioned previously, the movie
business is all about money. So, if the movie draws the attention of
a large audience and the film racks up those dollar signs, more films
might be made in the future.

Of course, this is all speculation.
Satisfying fans and non-fans at the same time is not an easy feat. We
can only sit back and hope the production team is up to the task. How
do you feel about the film trying to appeal to a wide audience? Do
you think the movie will suffer because of it? Will you be seeing the
movie at all? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section
below!


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Last Updated: Mar 29, 2016

About The Author

Amunet, also fondly known as Memtron, is an organic life form best known for its ongoing obsession with Blizzard Entertainment's numerous properties. To that end, Amu has authored hundreds (thousands?) of the most popular World of Warcraft guides, editorials, and Top 10 lists on the planet. When not gaming and writing, Amu is busy chasing after her three children in a perpetual loop of ongoing disaster.

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