Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton

[BwayStar]

Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#0

Posted: 8/7/06 at 2:42pm

hi!

[Sumofallthings]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#1

Posted: 8/7/06 at 2:46pm

You die. You die now.

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

[BwayStar]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#2

Posted: 8/7/06 at 3:04pm

no, you.

[CapnHook]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#3

Posted: 8/7/06 at 3:17pm

Source? Here's the latest status as far as I know:

SWEENEY TODD [DEVELOPMENT]

In 1997, a book entitled Sondheim on Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions by Mark Eden Horowitz was published. In it, Sondheim is quoted in saying that Tim Burton was very interested in turning SWEENEY TODD into a movie musical.

In June 2003, however, Variety reported that Steven Spielberg was interested in mounting the film version for DreamWorks.

Just a month later, Variety then reported that Sam Mendes would direct a film adaptation with Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald producing, also for DreamWorks. They also confirmed that the Burton-led project fell through.

In February 2004, Scamp Films again announced it planned on bringing Stephen Sondheim’s SWEENEY TODD to the big screen. John Logan (‘The Aviator;’ ‘Gladiator’) was named to pen the screenplay. Sam Mendes, who co-founded Scamp, was still rumored to direct the project.

In March 2005, the Daily Mail newspaper reported that Russell Crowe was “mulling over” whether or not to accept the title role also known as “the demon barber of Fleet Street.” As for Mrs. Lovett, Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton and Toni Collette were “in the mix” of possibilities.

In January 2006, MovieMusicals.net reported that Tim Burton was once again set to direct the film after Mendes dropped out of the running, opting to direct JARHEAD instead. Johnny Depp was announced to star. Later in June, Variety confirmed and also announced that the project would move forward faster than expected, since Burton’s RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT was sent back into development.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

Updated On: 8/7/06 at 03:17 PM

[WonderBoy]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#4

Posted: 8/7/06 at 3:19pm

Toni would be brilliant in my opinion! I would love for her to grace the boards of Broadway again too!

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[gustof777]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#5

Posted: 8/7/06 at 3:20pm

dammit I wish Sam Mendes would get back onboard with this

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[MargoChanning]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#6

Posted: 8/7/06 at 3:52pm

For what it's worth, Imdb says that it's in pre-production and that DreamWorks has it fast-tracked with Burton and Depp on board (Collette isn't mentioned).

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[OOTI2004]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#7

Posted: 8/7/06 at 5:50pm

Now I would love to see Toni Collette is this. Johnny Depp, not so much.

[NathanLaneStalker]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#8

Posted: 8/7/06 at 7:35pm

I heard about Toni looooooooooooong ago. I read it on IMDBPro in Feb. I still don't want Johnny.

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[sidneybruhl]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#9

Posted: 8/7/06 at 7:41pm

Though Colette is a bit young for the role, I think she would be a good choice.

[EganFan2]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#10

Posted: 8/7/06 at 7:47pm

Toni Colette has impressed me in everything I've seen her in. It would be cool if she were in this.

[somethingwicked]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed by Tim Burton#11

Posted: 8/7/06 at 8:03pm

Toni Collete is my top choice for Lovett, and has been since I heard of the movie some time ago. No one is official other than Depp and Burton, though.

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Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

[ljay889]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#12

Posted: 8/7/06 at 8:04pm

Delete this sh*t.

stupid worthless f**k

[BobbyBubby]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#13

Posted: 8/7/06 at 8:13pm

Oh you people. It was a joke. I don't think this makes a human being worthless or worthy of death...

[Wanna Be A Foster]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#14

Posted: 8/7/06 at 8:15pm

"IMDBPro"

Is that the one where you PAY for misinformation?

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Updated On: 8/7/06 at 08:15 PM

[ljay889]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#15

Posted: 8/7/06 at 8:15pm

This human is known for posting worthless posts.

[BobbyBubby]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#16

Posted: 8/7/06 at 8:46pm

It doesn't make them worthless...

[ZONEACE]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#17

Posted: 8/7/06 at 8:55pm

this thread got really existential.

when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.

[tralala]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#18

Posted: 8/10/06 at 10:46am

Yes, this poster writes terrible things that I'm forced to read and then I take it all w-a-y too seriously and pretty soon my entire universe has collapsed.

[broadwayxminixidina]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#19

Posted: 8/10/06 at 10:51am

Johnnyas Sweeney is a really bad choice. People will be way too into his "good looks" than into the plot or story line. Soon, we will have young girls going ot see Sweeney and acting like HUGE fans, just because Mr. Depp is in it. COuld this be the downfall for Sweeney?

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[broadwaydestined]

re: Johnny Depp and Toni Colette to star in movie of Sweeney Todd directed#20

Posted: 8/10/06 at 10:52am

I'm happy that toni colette may being doing this. As much as i love johnny depp, i'm still not sure though..,...

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