Terry Pratchett's Hogfather (Now on DVD in Australia)

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Now, while the Brits have had this on DVD for some time, we Aussies recently got a 'vanilla*' DVD release of Hogfather, the Sky ONE adaptation of Terry Pratchett's novel of the same name. I have watched the first part fully already (having watched snatches on YouTube), and must confess that I enjoy it, although it is a darker adaptation than I originally thought. While Hogfather is one of Pratchett's darker novels, it seemed even darker for that.

Now, at first, I thought Marc Warren's portrayal of Jonathan Teatime (or should that be "Teh-ah-tim-eh"?) was too weird, but he actually gives an offbeat villainous approach that came to grow on me, while Michelle Dockery is the perfect Susan. Until Ian Richardson came along, I didn't think anyone could surpass Christopher Lee's performance as Death in the animated Discworld shows, but the now (and unfortunately) late Ian Richardson makes Death a wonderfully humourous, yet grave character, and Marnix Van Den Broeke does a good job under the skeleton, so to speak. The only true complaint I really have (besides niggles about the story) were the CG effects used for the Hogfather's boars.

I know this is already a year old for the Brits, but Hogfather has just made its US debut, and I wanted people's opinions. I'm also doing a poll for the favourite character. (Note that it is only for characters who have a large role. Lord Downey and Corporal Nobbs won't appear, sorry)

Also, I am very much a Pratchett fan/encyclopedia, so ask me for any clarification about, say Susan's background, the Assassin's Guild, or the Auditors.




*A 'vanilla' release is one with no, or few, special features. Thankfully, most of the special features are available as iPod podcasts for free, with the exception of the deleted scenes.

"Hogfather is coming to town!" And just in time for Christmas, oh joy! Pity about the deleted scenes, but at least the "making-of" doco is available as a podcast on iTunes.

I noticed no-one else is voting?

Having only read about Hogfather, and not the book itself, I didn't feel right about voting for a character. Perhaps we can vote for the character name we like best?

If you've read either the book or watched the TV miniseries, vote.

I like some of Terry Pratchet's work but I was not impressed by the Hogfather movie.

No vote from me.

Ed Almos

Actually, although Susan gets my vote, naturally, and would still, you don't have Hex on the list!

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There. Hex is now an option.

It's a toss up between Bilious and Susan.

I never even knew there was a Hogfather movie. I read the book about a year ago and also got it for my Dad this Christmas.

Oh. BTW. Did I mention - I live 6 miles from The Cunning Artificer, who made lots of the props for the miniseries. I've never met TP, but he visits the town (Wincanton, twinned with Ankh-Morpork) regularly.

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I did some filming for the upcoming Colour of Magic as an extra. I'm right in front of the camera in a few mob scenes.

I voted Susan, mainly because if I was not already in love, I would want to be with her, she is kick-ass and rather lovely. I would like to see more Watch related mini-series, They have the best characters, although CMOT-Dibbler is mad (Moving Pictures). Masquerade is good. Oh, what the hell, they are all good. Make them all, and have me in each one as a different character each time. Diversity for the multi-talented Mr Speedy!