WoW Moviewatch: Ashbringer : The Return of Tirion Fordring
by Michael Gray 
Nov 5th 2008 at 12:00PM
Have care! This movie has spoilers.
Today's Moviewatch is also the featured movie for WarcraftMovies. It is Ashbringer : The Return of Tirion Fordring by Atraira. I didn't want to feature the same movie on the same day, but with the coming release of Wrath, the subject matter is pretty timely. This movie recreates the end of the Death Knight quest chain in video format.
I really liked the story, voice acting, and lore. I watched the video once, enjoyed it, and then listened to the dialogue again while not watching the video. The script is very strong, and the dialogue fits the ambience of Wrath of the Lich King incredibly well.
The camera work, though, didn't do a lot for me. I enjoyed the visuals, and there's only so much Atraira could have done recording scripted in game events. But they still felt a little static to me. We could have used some more dynamic shots, or maybe clever use of shooting angles to mimic the emotion we were hearing from the actors. Atraira admitted frustration while recording the events, and I definitely have sympathy for that.
[Via WarcraftMovies.com]
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Filed under: WoW Moviewatch, Death Knight, Wrath of the Lich King
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
FailedNinja Nov 5th 2008 12:10PM
Pretty spoilerific title you got there.
gundamxzero Nov 5th 2008 3:23PM
huh? Its not a spoiler that tirion returns.
FailedNinja Nov 5th 2008 4:19PM
Maybe I missed or discounted it (since I did the event on beta), but I don't remember reading any official material about Tirion showing up with the Ashbringer. I definately didn't know when I did the event.
SHADOW RENEGADE Nov 5th 2008 12:19PM
Indeed as this is the end of the dk starting zone nice one spoiling it for people :P
And btw the voice acting is so good, because well they were payed as correct me if i am wrong this is the voice acting from in game just captured and edited.
Eversor Nov 5th 2008 12:25PM
You wouldn't be reading this blog if you are afraid of spoilers, to be honest.
SHADOW RENEGADE Nov 5th 2008 12:30PM
Well that does not mean you shouldn't warm people does it? because by that logic we should remove all "warning do not run on the tracks" because hey tracks are for trains after all....
joerendous Nov 5th 2008 12:46PM
a spoiler warning was given immediately below the movie
dirgewhisper Nov 5th 2008 12:26PM
Thats was breathtaking...
Can i haz wotlk??
Sanol Nov 5th 2008 12:48PM
might be just me, isn't this just the event taking place at LHC, it's just recorded there (which doesn't make it less awesome), the original voice acting added to it, and some nice music.
Aldheim Nov 5th 2008 12:59PM
Not sure how it's really a spoiler besides the inclusion of the word "Ashbringer." Everyone's known Tirion Fordring was going to be making a big splash eventually for over two or three years, right?
Jose Sanchez Nov 5th 2008 12:58PM
First line on the post says:
Have care! This movie has spoilers.
so, if you don't like them, stop reading! :P
joeygiggles Nov 5th 2008 1:41PM
pure epicness, if they decide to make a WC movie it shoudl be based off of the story of arthas his corruption and the fall of the lich king
Garfunkel the Hallowed Nov 5th 2008 1:45PM
7....more.......days..........
great video!!
borgman Nov 5th 2008 3:05PM
so what exactly is under lights hope chapal?
sneekr Nov 5th 2008 7:38PM
I was wondering the very thing. But with continued research I have yet to find out what they're referring to. But, Fordring does mention that the souls of all that have died during the wars are buried there, so they may be whats under the chapel. Which makes sense, I don't have anything to reference it to though.
Logos Nov 5th 2008 3:14PM
AAAAAPOOOCALYPSE!!
epic just EPIC
Killer Nov 6th 2008 2:26PM
Wow. Just Wow! I can't wait till the release!
Lafawnduh Nov 5th 2008 8:09PM
I just wanted to point something out:
"I really liked the story, voice acting, and lore. The script is very strong, and the dialogue fits the ambience of Wrath of the Lich King incredibly well.
The camera work, though, didn't do a lot for me. I enjoyed the visuals, and there's only so much Atraira could have done recording scripted in game events."
I find it funny that this movie is getting so much press, when in fact, all the things you liked (visuals, voice acting and lore) were all not thanks to the author. In fact, all he did was the camera work and soundtrack choice. And I see that you weren't even fond of one of his tasks.
It just seems like all he did a good job with was picking a good soundtrack and putting the clips together decently well. The camera work wasn't that good, and all the things that WERE good, are not thanks to him.
CrusaderStrike Nov 5th 2008 9:09PM
Can anyone tell me what the music was? What movie or album was it, thx.
Sure Nov 16th 2008 10:28PM
I was curious to know what the music is as well, anybody get any word on it?