in the name of the king

Dungeon Siege Movie Tanks, None Surprised

4:45PM Kotaku US Edition | Hey, the latest box office figures are in! Would you like to know how well Uwe Boll’s shit-tacular Dungeon Siege flick “In the Name of the King” did? I bet you do. It did terribly. Despite costing an estimated $US 60 million to produce, and opening on 1600 screens, between January 11-13 it took in only $US 3.3 million. Or, around $US 2000 per screen. Which is bad enough, but lets break it down some more. Assuming average ticket price was $US 8 and the average # daily screenings over the period was 4, that’s a measly is $US 166 per session. Or 20 people. Ouch. Commence flinging your stinging barbs, but know that, even after this, Herr Boll’s skin is probably too thick to puncture. We’re expecting ones focused on blood may go down well. That or boobs. Dungeon Siege movie in box office basement [GameSpot] More »

Uwe Boll Explains Why You Should See His Movie Today

9:00AM Kotaku US Edition | Uwe Boll’s In the Name of the King opens today at theaters nationwide, so this serves as both a warning and a reminder… oh, and a plea straight from Uwe Boll himself. The famously bad director emailed website Boll Bashers to explain why it’s important for you to go see his movie. Among his reasons? Ice Cube’s movie First Sunday is a “piece of shit”. We have a better movie and a bigger movie with a better script, better cast and we proved in europe that our movie has the power to stay 3 weeks in the TOP TEN and that we can get at least 50% good reviews. FIRST SUNDAY is a direct to DVD title in europe but in USA Sony puts 40 mill. $ in advertising to win that weekend. And this is completly absurd. Ah Uwe, maybe you should give up directing and take your show on the road. I know I’d pay $US 5 to watch you on stage rant about the man and how he’s to blame for your abysmal movies. Uwe Boll: why people should go see In The Name Of The King [Boll Bashers] More »