Legend of Zelda...Live-Action TV Show?!

So, a couple of days ago, a rumor came out that Netflix and Nintendo were teaming up to do a Live-Action Legend of Zelda tv show. The show was described as "Game of Thrones" expect more family friendly. Which means no nudity or excessive violence or bad language. Neither Netflix nor Nintendo has confirmed this rumor. Admittedly, it sounds like something a fan made up. Though, the source of the rumor is the Wall-Street Journal. Thats a pretty respected source of information. Well, at least it use to be. I'm not sure how it is now...

Still, the rumor seems creditable. I guess we won't really know for sure until Netflix or Nintendo or both say something.

I'm hoping its true though. There are not many Nintendo properties that could work as a live action TV show but Legend of Zelda is definitely one that could work.

As for the Game of Thrones descriptor, I think people were making much too big a deal about it. I'm sure the show will be nothing at all like Game of Thrones (at least, personally, I hope so. don't care for GoT). Instead, I just think this is Exec speak: basically comparing one show to another as a quick way of explaining the new show. I think Legend of Zelda will be more of an adventure/action quest series. It has none of the family elements that Game of Thrones has, unless Nintendo/Netflix plan to make up a family element.

When they say it'll be more 'family friendly' that doesn't mean 'it'll focus on a family', that means it'll be a show with action and adventure but it won't have the R or M rated stuff that Game of Thrones has. Some of you probably think that means the show won't be any good. There are a few well written fantasy shows without excessive nudity, violence or language though.

Once Upon A Time and Grimm are examples of two shows that are more family friendly (especially Once) that tell fantastic fantasy stories. I would think Legend of Zelda would be more along those lines. In fact, I would love it so much if any of the Once or Grimm writers were involved in this project.

Thats the key thing about a potential Zelda show. The writers have to be perfect. They have to have a clear idea of what the show is, who will be in it, and where its going.

A Legend of Zelda live-action TV show could be awesome. It could also be something Hercules or Xena or Legend of Seeker. Or any of the more recent BBC low-budget fantasy productions. shivers. I really hope the show will have the budget, at least, of a show like Once or Grimm. Though if it had a Game of Thrones budget or an even high budget, it could be incredible.

Lets hope that the Legend of Zelda show turns out for the best.

I'll be back tomorrow with an Indie game preview!