And feeling so terrible for her family." During filming, Aaliyah approached Gibbs about writing a song for her. Singer Aaliyah's final film is this thriller, based on Anne Rice's vampire novels. She was a bit shell-shocked by how many changes we'd made to the story." Taking history, geography, and representation into account, director Michael Rymer told Vulture, "I just had a very strong belief that if we were going to do African queens, we had to have a person of color" in the role of Akasha. It was treated as a fairly big mainstream event: 'Come be in a real Hollywood movie.' Under the pen name A.N. Create a free account and enjoy all the benefits that registered Tokyvideo users enjoy: Do you want to stop following this series? Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. After losing interest in immortality, vampire Lestat goes to sleep, awakening after a long time to the sounds of punk rock. We want to write the score. She is also revealed as the source of the attacks on other vampires. The witches' village is destroyed and they are incarcerated by the king and queen, who desire their knowledge. During this period there is a bloodthirsty, invisible spirit known as Amel who continually asks the two witches if they need his assistance, although they prudently decline the offer. It was quite palpable. Aaliyahs family estate does not support the release. In 2004, The Guardian reported Menzies was found dead in his cell after serving a little over a year of his life sentence. 'Queen of the Damned' is considered a bad adaptation, over-the-top silly, and just a poorly structured film in general. Fantasy After a century of sleep, the vampire Lestat takes up as the frontman for an undead rock band while unwittingly awakening the dangerous Queen Akasha. Considering the central storyline of "Queen of the Damned," revolves around a love triangle, Lestat's magnetism was essential not only to the character but to this specific story. But the scandal tarnished Aaliyahs reputation more than R. Kelly, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking charges stemming more than two decades. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter While making her way back home with a pregnant Maharet, Mekare curses the king and queen secretly with Amel. Privacy Policy | Follows the legendary vampire Lestat (Stuart Townsend), who has reinvented himself as a rock star in the contemporary American music scene. Jesse : Of course you wouldn't, he's an ancient. CHICAGO - This week marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Aaliyah, the 22-year-old R&B singer whose stratospheric rise was cut tragically short when she and eight others were killed in a plane crash. It was more like, it's now or never, so let's see what we can do." Feeling inspired by this music, Lestat introduces himself and joins the band as their new lead singer. Warner Bros. had good reasons for casting Aaliyah as Akasha, though. RELATED: About. Menzies was arrested for killing his lifelong friend, Thomas McKendrick. Lestat then turns Jesse into his undead mistress to spend eternity together. In my opinion, you are an evil, violent and highly dangerous man who is not fit to be at liberty." movie." She was portrayed as a teen seductress rather than one of R. Kellys first and many victims. Queen of the Damned Soundtrack 22 February 2002 24 songs Songs and music featured in Queen of the Damned Soundtrack Sort Order Name Artist Not Meant for Me Wayne Static Add scene description Download on Amazon - Not Meant for Me Play on Apple Music - Not Meant for Me Play on Spotify - Not Meant for Me Play on YouTube - Not Meant for Me System Despite the studio's choices, Aaliyah's death will always be linked with "Queen of the Damned." [first lines] Lestat : [voiceover] There comes a time for every vampire when the idea of eternity becomes momentarily unbearable. Tony Sokol with Den of Geek, certainly agreed with that criticism, writing, "The film rolled back the nonchalant sexual fluidity Lestat de Lioncourt, enjoys on the page by neutering all scenes with male lovers," while also acknowledging Lestat's lover Nikki was eliminated from the film. His music wakes Akasha (Aaliyah), the queen of all vampires, and inspires her desire to make Lestat her king. The Great Family represents all humanity and shows the vampires what Akasha would destroy with the creation of her New World Order. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. They eventually go their separate ways. Feb 22, 2002 Michael Petroni, Release Date (Theaters): Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". While in the course of time, another has arisen, Akasha, the Queen of the Vampires and the Dammed. If you stop following this series you will no longer receive notifications when new videos are uploaded. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and You tried to perform an action that is meant for registered users only. That's something you can't really manufacture." Critics ridiculed this flawed film upon its release, but it has since built a cult following because of its goth sensibilities, the incredible soundtrack, and the tragic death of its titular star. Enkil then orders his chief steward (who is Khayman as a mortal man) to rape the twins in his stead, which would prove their lack of power, before the eyes of the court. The witches are put into two separate coffins which are then set afloat on two separate bodies of water. This merely darkens their skin. Davis and Gibbs have persuaded a who's who of metal vocalists -- Wayne Static of Static-X ("Not Meant for Me"), David Draiman of Disturbed ("Forsaken"), Chester Bennington of Linkin Park ("System"), Marilyn Manson ("Redeemer"), and Jay Gordon of Orgy ("Slept So Long") -- to sing their songs. Despite infuriating other vampires, he establishes himself as a rock star of celebrity status and challenges others of his kind to come forth, using subtle lyrics to validate his authenticity.\r\rMore on Queen of the Damned at:\rhttp://www.MovieBout.com/index.php?movie=94\r\rMovieBout.com - Top Lists, Unique Categories, Trailers, Quotes, Reviews, Grabbers and more.\rhttp://www.MovieBout.com Scott Abbott, "Dark City," the "Matrix" franchise, and "Moulin Rouge" were filmed in Australia to cut costs. Internet Service Terms The Queen of the Damned (1988) is a horror novel by American writer Anne Rice, the third in her The Vampire Chronicles series. wide, Release Date (Streaming): Lestat does not share this belief. "Interview with the Vampire" reveled in the homoerotic undertones of Lestat (Tom Cruise) and Louis's (Brad Pitt) complex relationship, but some felt "Queen of the Damned" erased Lestat's bisexuality. Please select a reason for reporting this video and add an optional comment. Major characters and storylines were removed from "Queen of the Damned" because they were so involved they could have been their own movies. Featuring: Aaliyah, Stuart Townsend, Marguerite Moreau, Vincent Perez, Lena Olin, Paul McGann. On her website, Rice said, "I met Stuart Townsend, the young man who is playing Lestat and he was absolutely charming. It was fantastic.". Scott Abbott, who wrote the screenplay, told Vulture, "Anne Rice wasn't involved at all with the writing process. He wants immortal fame, his fellow vampires want him eternally dead for his betrayal, and the Queen wants him for her King. And the studio went on and made the movie, and the movie was not really based on my work. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. During production, Gibbs rehearsed with the actors playing the band and Stewart Townsend, and Gibbs became worried because Townsend was uncooperative. Two things unify these chapters: a series of dreams about red-haired twin sisters, and the fact that a powerful being is killing vampires around the world by means of spontaneous combustion. Out of hibernation, Lestat plans a concert to bring prominence to the vampire ranks--much to their chagrin. Most vampires believe they should remain unseen by human eyes, their very existence regarded a as myth. Two years later, she teamed with R. Kelly to make her first record "Age Aint Nothing But a Number." Regal Michael Rymer, Producer: Maharet's descendants become what she calls the Great Family. Khayman escapes, but Maharet and Mekare are further punished. As Gibbs told Louder Sound, during shooting his concerns proved unnecessary, saying, "He knew the songs inside out, he had clearly been rehearsing, and he looked like somewhere between Mick Jagger and Tina Turner and David Bowie, doing all the traditional rock'n'roll moves, and just blew us all away.". Queen of the Damned's debut stirred mixed feelings when it hit theaters on Feb. 22, 2002. Prior to her death, Aaliyah had begun filming the sequels to "The Matrix," one of several films and franchises ready to capitalize on all that star power. Lestat must choose between the power she offers him and the world as he knows it. She is the author of "How TV Can Make You Smarter," and a member of the Television Critics Association and the Chicago Film Critics Association. With total view time surpassing 200 million hours of content streamed each month since April, Tubi has over 30,000 movies and television shows from over 250 content partners, including every major studio. Aaliyah embraced the role, bringing her sensuality and natural presence to Akasha. Taking up as the leader of an undead band, Lestat gains fame but exposes vampires, drawing the attention of vampire enthusiast Jesse. Club Vampire : So unless you got him in a bottle somewhere. I was very aware that I was combining two of her books and turning them into something that they weren't. In March 2014, a new installment of Rice's series was announced titled Prince Lestat, which Rice's son, novelist Christopher Rice, called "a true sequel to The Queen of the Damned".[1]. Filming in Australia was becoming a popular choice for Hollywood studios in the late '90s and early'00s. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Support. As the source of all vampires, Akasha is connected to all vampires by the blood and spirit they collectively share. Jesse Reeves, a member of the secret Talamasca and relative of Maharet, is mortally injured while attending the concert, and is taken to be made into a vampire at Maharet's compound in California's Sonoma Mountains. All are true. Out of hibernation, Lestat plans a concert to bring prominence to the vampire ranks--much to their chagrin. After Lestat's music awakens Queen Akasha (Aaliyah), the ancient mother of vampires, she wants Lestat as her consort, ruling over humans and vampires alike. Aaliyah during 2000 Teen Choice Awards at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, United States. That's gonna be amazing." Alas, the studio made the controversial choice to loosely base their "Queen of the Damned" adaptation on elements from books two and three in Rice's wildly successful trilogy. Apple TV & Privacy Part Two takes place at Lestat's concert. Davis told Vulture, "They wanted the songs before they even cast the movie. The studio then met with several actors, including Ryan Reynolds and Heath Ledger, before turning their attention to Stuart Townsend. In this loose sequel to Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994), the vampire Lestat becomes a rock star whose music wakes up the equally beautiful and monstrous queen of all vampires. Considering how Warner Bros. was concerned that the events in "Interview with the Vampire" and "The Vampire Lestat" contradicted each other because they are told from different points of view it seems strange they played so loose with other important characters and storylines in their adaptation. As reported by The Age, Rice wasn't happy with the first draft of the script and she shared this opinion with her fans via her website. After a decades-long slumber, the vampire Lestat becomes a rock star whose music awakens the queen of all vampires, Akasha, who embarks on a mission to make Lestat her king. The Swiss actor got his start in French . Many, including Rice and Jorge Saralegui(who worked as a producer on the film), believed that the second book in the series would lend itself better to a miniseries than a two-hour movie. Roquelaure, Anne was the author of the erotic (BDSM) fantasy series, The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy. In an interview with The Free Library, Townsend said, "I never thought of this character as male or female, gay or nongay, just as a seducer and as someone who craves to be known, to be famous. All rights reserved. In Part Four, Akasha confronts the gathered vampires, explaining that she plans to kill 90 percent of the world's human men and establish a new Eden in which women will worship Akasha as a goddess. As a result of her enthusiasm and commitment to the role, Aaliyah embodied the grace, power, and violence of the vampire queen, making her both seductive and frightening, dangerous and sexy thus encapsulating the fundamental appeal of vampires. Just confirm how you got your ticket. However, the result on all other vampires is extreme, and many of the weakest vampires die, thus confirming the legend that anything that harms Akasha will also directly affect all of her progeny. in 1985, a wild and voluptous voice spoke to us, telling the story of The Vampire Lestat.. Follows the legendary vampire Lestat (Stuart Townsend), who has reinvented himself as a rock star in the contemporary American music scene. Pandora and Santino rescue Marius, having answered his telepathic call for help. We were in a quarry 20 kilometers from Melbourne. But following a fan campaign on social media with the hashtag #FreeAaliyahMusic, Blackground Records said it plans to release the albums to streaming services on Aug. 20, in time for the 20th anniversary of Aaliyahs death. The movie was a great disappointment to most of my readers.". If the assembled vampires refuse to follow her, she will destroy them. Of the decision, Rymer told Vibe, "There were two factors for casting Aaliyah. Read critic reviews. CookiePolicy I cannot wait to see him in the film.". Watchlist. Find her on Twitter and Instagram at @allisonshoe. What they wanted was a movie based on 'The Vampire Lestat.' Menzies' obsession with Akasha and the film "Queen of the Damned" was a morbid twist to a very disturbing crime. Lestat's maker is also changed from Magnus to Marius. RELATED: R. Kelly arraigned on bribe charge linked to Aaliyah wedding. Jet Li (as Han Sing) and Aaliyah (as Trish O''Day) star in "Romeo Must Die." Queen of the Damned: Music from the Motion Picture is the official soundtrack for the 2002 vampire film Queen of the Damned, released on February 19, 2002 via Warner Music Group. In addition to The Vampire Chronicles, Anne was the author of several other best-selling supernatural series including Mayfair Witches, Queen of the Damned, the Wolf Gift, and Ramses the Damned. 1h 41m, Distributor: Having slept for decades, he is awakened in modern day United States with a burning desire to be known. Vincent Perez played Marius de Romanus in "Queen of the Damned," a 2,000-year-old illegitimate son illegitimate son of a Roman noble and a Celtic slave. Also present are Mael and Khayman, who already know the story. Privacy Policy I prepared by reading the Anne Rice novels and watching lots of vampire movies, but also by watching lots of rock performances and learning how they moved, especially Bowie." ", As reported by Louder Sound, Gibbs toured with Korn for a month. Akasha allows the king to drink her blood, which saves his life. Productions choosing to film in Australia have only become more popular in the 21stcentury because of the tax incentives studios can qualify for if they shoot in Australia and New Zealand. According to Den of Geek, Warner Bros. purchased the rights to the first three "Vampire Chronicles" books in 1990 and had a decade to produce films based on the novels. For years, Aaliyahs music has been unavailable on streaming platforms, with the exception of her first album, "Age Aint Nothing But a Number.". Coming Soon, Regal They hired screenwriter Scott Abbott after he pitched an adaptation focusing on the rock star Lestat, and his love triangle between Akasha and Jesse Reeves. He plays the role of Vampire Lestat, a powerful and ancient vampire being both charismatic and arrogant. Although it is an adaptation of the third book of The Vampire Chronicles series, it contains many elements from the book, The Vampire Lestat. The Queen of the Damned was a film adaptation from Anne Rice's vampire novel. Jesse : You know you're brave joking like that, I wish you could meet him. Gibbs told Vulture after talking with Warner Bros. music department, they said, "That'll be the end-credits song. Despite some initial reservations, almost everyone, including the author, agrees Aaliyah was captivating as Queen Akasha. Saralegui told Vulture, "Aaliyah's the best thing in the movie, and she's also the reason why probably almost anybody's gonna see it now.". Lestat needed to be a sexy, goth-glam rock star for this film, and Townsend slipped into the role effortlessly. It was produced by Richard Gibbs and Jonathan Davis of American nu metal band Korn. This novel is a continuation of the story that ends in a cliffhanger in The Vampire Lestat and explores the rich history and mythology of the origin of the vampires, which dates back to Ancient Egypt. Pre-Twilight, Post-Buffy blend of smouldering stares, campy "gothic" chills and an immense craving for unintentional cringe comedy, the late R&B singer Aaliyah stars as "Queen of the Damned" Akasha, who appears more Queen of the Desert than anything, like a female Frank N' Furter in a crown having to tread heavily through the soggy dialogue - the novel is good, the film isn't - and Stuart Townshend doesn't do much to help her out eitherexcept glare. He also admitted to watching "Queen of the Damned" over 100 times before the murder (per BBC). Queen of the Damned (2002) Trivia Showing all 34 items Jump to: Cameo (1) | Spoilers (1) Aaliyah died in a plane crash shortly after principal photography was completed but had not yet actually performed any ADR redubbing for her character. Queen of the Damned - Official Movie Trailer 2.53K subscribers 764K views 12 years ago Queen of the Damned is yet another vampire film based on an Anne Rice novel. Although it is an adaptation. 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