The Hero of Time


 * This article is about the movie. For the character with the same title, see Link.

The Hero of Time, (Full title: The Legend of Zelda: The Hero of Time) is an independent The Legend of Zelda fan film being produced by BMB Finishes, directed by Joel Musch and starring David Blane as Link. It is estimated to be around two hours long and was first shown at the Plaza Atlanta independent theatre on June 6, 2009. The film is to be uploaded onto Dailymotion on December 14, and will subsequently made available as a free downladable DVD.

Plot
The film follows much of the same plot as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, albeit with a heavily altered plotline. According to the film's website, the given plot states:

The film is set in Hyrule where a young boy from the forest (Link) is beckoned by his dreams and the sage of the forest (the Deku Tree) to venture to the city of Hyrule and seek Princess Zelda's council. The evil Lord Ganondorf has plotted to overthrow the kingdom which propels Princess Zelda into hiding. Link endeavors to save them by pulling of the Master Sword in the Temple of Time, consequently sending him 5 years into the future where Ganon now rules and threatens the future of the kingdom. Link must find a way to not only save his princess but the land he’s fervent for.

Cast

 * David Blane - Link
 * Hannah Fierman - Zelda
 * Adam Boyer - Ganondorf
 * Amanda Brawner
 * Michelle Kegley
 * James Sutton
 * Lon Waitman
 * Melanie Taylor
 * Karla Jean Davis

Production
Production of the film began in 2005, with the first teaser trailer released in 2006, one year later. Not too soon after, cast and crew for the film began to break away from the project, and it was reportedly canceled. The film was later picked back up in early 2008 and a full trailer was released late that year. Since then, production has been going smoothly, and the film is expected to see a release in 2009 by the end of the year. Since then a new trailer has been released and BMB Finishes has set up a Hotspot program on their website so you can set up a viewing of the movie in your hometown. A promotional video titled "Hero of Time Dance Party" released on YouTube, followed shortly by a musical montage featuring select track excerpts from the film. Another video was posted a few days later revealing the release date for the film: June 6, 2009.