BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Note: No pictures as yet. I recently learned about a new movie that will be released next May. The title of the film is Priest. The story takes place on an alternate earth far in the future. The world has been ravaged by a great war between the humans and an evil race of vampires. The vampires are lead by a group of fallen angels. The setting of the movie starts off within a huge dystonian city (think hive world) protected from the vampires and is ruled by the Church. There is an order of warrior priests within the Church who are highly trained fighters, some gifted with supernatural powers. A niece of one of these priests is kidnapped at the start of the movie, so begins the epic tale based upon a Manga series of graphic novels from South Korea. The priest who has lost his niece decides to go find her and must step down from the Church. The priest then leaves the city with a small posse of super fighters who will help him in his quest. Along the way while traveling through the desert they run across a small town of humans who are protected by a sheriff. The sheriff is also a super fighter gifted with some supernatural power of his own. This I got from repeatedly watching the trailer for the movie and also conducting quite a bit of research on the Internet. I am fascinated by the movie and the character of the sheriff. The sheriff looks like a direct throwback to the old Clint Eastwood sphagetti westerns. Now at the same time I've been working on creating a miniature to represent the Librarian who just happens to be the chapter master for my new Blood Angels successor chapter, the Blood Saints. I have built and painted several models to represent my Librarian but was never quite satisfied with the final results. I really want something different that will stand out and look quite striking. So we have this amazing character, the sheriff, from the upcoming film. I have decided to use this image to base my Librarian. He will have an appropriate hat and a shawl/pancho and be modeled in such a manner to depict him as using an Angelus wrist mounted bolter and a hand flamer held in his other gauntlet. He will also have a small sheathed combat blade rather than a large ornate force weapon. So while this is quite a departure from what you'd expect for a Space Marine Librarian I think I can pull off a stunning conversion that will both depict the essence of the gunfighter as well as the Librarian. His hat will be a focal point for the miniature and must fit in with the image of a Space Marine Librarian. The pancho should be easy enough and fits right in with the image of robes we sometimes see worn by high ranking members of Space Marine chapters. I think this is a fairly aggressive project and will require some sculpting using good old greenstuff. I'm curious as to what others think and would love some constructive feedback. If you find yourself also intrigued by this film then I suggest you google search the terms "Priest + movie". You can find the trailer and have a look for yourself. Don't be too surprised if the imagery of this world happens to remind you of Baal Secundus. :yes: 0b :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Sounds like an excellent plan. Why does this movie sound so familiar?? But get some pics up asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 I have started modeling the new mini and used a deathmask for the head with the halo filed off. Looking good so far. :yes: 0b :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gv0zD Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Hmm... nice plan! Chapter Master Librarian - that's a great way to improvise. As for the hat - I think it can be counted as 'master-crafted psychic hood' :cuss Just add some wires and small gadgets in order to make it look a bit hi-tech. As for the pancho - you're right, as it perfectly fits the robes and tabards worn by Black Templars or Dark Angels, as well as all the Librarians. I wish you luck! And I long to see your progress. Oh, will you post WIP images or your sheriff-libby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatter Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I watched the trailer some weeks back. Looked like it had quite a high cool factor... for weirdos like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Here is a teaser... http://www.cinemablend.com/images/news/19761/_1279856951.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhx711 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 If you're going for a western-type gunfighter (sounds awesome IMO) you might (dependign on your GS ability) want to include the criscrossed ammo belts over the torso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatter Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 The story aesthetics reminds me of a couple of books by David Gemmel. Featured a post apocalyptic world reverted to 19th century technology... and magic. Main character was a nearly insane gunslinger. A very devout fellow that'd quote scripture and/or blow brains out. Much like a mix of Spaghetti Eastwood and an Inquisitor. Jon Shannow. I loved the character so much, I've named like a million characters after him. Priest's trailer is giving me quite a similar vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 You know that Stephen King was very successful with the gun slinger as an archetypical hero. Just seems like you cant go wrong. The mystique is definitely there. I bought the first Manga book from the series... http://blog.newsarama.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10087/priest.jpg Turns out I was wrong - the gun slinger is actually the villain and is played by Keith Urban. If you watch the trailer he just really seems like one hell of a bad ass. I will still use the imagery but it is not an indication of taint within my chapter. I just hope I can pull it off well. And shatter I will definitely check out those books - sounds pretty awesome. ;) 0b :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatter Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 ...Karl Urban? He's doing a Judge Dredd too... unless they've canned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yeah I meant to say Karl Urban. Hee ! :D Thanks for that bro . G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Angel Scout Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sounds like they've adapted the Preacher comics, with elements of the Dark Tower series, with Karl Urban as the Saint of Killers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Like I said the movie script is based upon a popular Manga series of graphic novels released in South Korea. It certainly has some elements that also reminded me of the Saint of Killers from the Preacher graphic novels. Not sure which came first but it's all good in my mind. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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