Anyone into Terry Pratchett?

[ONEDUNME]

A fantasy fiction novel from Terry Pratchett's best-selling series Discworld is being adapted into a TV film starring Sir David Jason.

Hogfather will be the first time that a book from Pratchett's Discworld series has been made into a feature-length film.

The £6 million Sky One film will be shown in two parts and will combine live action with computer-generated images. The channel promises more famous faces from both sides of the Atlantic to join Only Fools And Horses star Sir David, who will play the role of Albert, a grumpy former wizard.

Hogfather will be screened over Christmas in two parts of 120 minutes each. It will be filmed in studios in Romania where the snow and mountain ranges required for the film's setting are just two hours away.

Pratchett, the UK's second most popular contemporary author, has sold more than 45 million books worldwide. The first in the Discworld series was published in 1983 and there have been 34 books since.

Pratchett joked of ITV star Jason's decision to play the role: "It's like all my Hogswatches have come at once."

He added: "Now there's the technology which makes it cheap to make - what you couldn't do 10 years ago, you can do easily now. You can now make fantasy look quite real. Unless something really untoward happens, I'm really looking forward to seeing it in 3D."

Pratchett said he would have a say in the look of the characters as in the past he had not been involved in a Discworld movie for fear of losing control of his creations.

Sir David was approached for the role when the producers discovered he was a fan of Pratchett's books. He plays Death's manservant Albert, who dresses up as a grumpy pixie helper.

Sir David said: "I am thrilled to be taking part in Hogfather and to play the part of Albert is going to be great fun."

[kompressaur]

I think i read a couple of his books ODM. Some of the lost soul or something. I was never keen in anything with a fantasy element attached. I was more into horror. Sci-fi i never really read either but i have a wee interest.

Did you play Duungeons and Dragons too ODM?

(i think it was s-a-d btw)

[ONEDUNME]

I didn't say I was into him Komp. I just thought it might be interesting to anyone who was.

As it happens I have read this one and I will watch the film. Read a couple of others too and I particularly liked the one about war and the one about the truth - a newspaper theme. That one did impress me.

[ONEDUNME]

Oh, and no.

[pistol984]

Yeah I like him.

The book's great so I've got high expectations for the film.

Wonder who'll play death?

[kompressaur]

Sorry answer failed ODM. You'll need to throw a hit point of 10 plus to get out of the enchanted thread.

[kompressaur]

I always like Eddie Hitler from Bottom playing Death Pistol but what about this fella?



Going to jail never harmed Leslie Grantham's career

[MickeyPaul]

Oooo, I liked the subtle hook connection there, Komp.

[kompressaur]

I think that was a coincidence Mick. Does death have a hook? I suppose the Grim Reaper does doesnt it. Lemme look.

of course he has.

[grim reaper pic]

It was sublime Mick

[MickeyPaul]

Back to your old self eh?

[keemanan]

i'm struggling to find the connection there komp

[kompressaur]

I just thought that seeing as he is so unpopular Keem he'd make a shite choice. I was trying to be be a bitoff the wall with you all but i failed miserably. Just lucky for me i had that hidden sublime hook thingy or i'd look like a right wanker

[keemanan]

I didn't say I was into him Komp. I just thought it might be interesting to anyone who was.

Dont be ashamed ODM , we all know you like imaginary things and stories about gods and stuff

I once queued 5 hours to get a book signed by Tel , my bird at the time was into him . He's ok , I have mort on audio book ODM , unabridged read by Neil from the young ones

[MickeyPaul]

All these years and poor Nigel Planer is still 'Neil from The Young Ones'


Neil from The Young Ones

[kompressaur]

I met him once at a cash machine off Kensington High street in the late 80's. I did the obligatory heavy man Neil impression. He looked about as impressed as he does in that picture there Mick

I once read Neil's Book Of The Dead. Slightly on topic that was.