MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 8:18pm

For those who care...Meryl Streep and company begin location filming in Greece starting Wednesday August 29, 2007!

The islands being used for the Greek locations are: Skopelos & Skiathos.

The film's release date is July 18, 2008.


Updated On: 8/17/07 at 08:18 PM

[mateo]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 8:23pm

ooo cool. I'll be on photog watch!


It's pretty much guaranteed we will get a couple of pics when movie shoots move out doors.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 8:25pm

This thread is of no use without a shot of Dominic Cooper in a skintight bathing suit.

[mateo]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 8:26pm

just wait patiently,

The European 'Paps' will be there in no time.

[Dirty_Rotten_Guy]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 8:32pm

This is really exciting, especially since I was just in Greece a few weeks ago!

I didnt go to those islands though, psh...they shouldve filmed in Santorini where I went.

:)

Anyways, I think this is going to be a great movie- cant wait to see photos

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 9:18pm

Good job they didnt film in Mykonos as they would have had load of extras f.... in the backgound to 'Dancing Queen". The hills are alive on that island!!!!!!!!!!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 9:47pm

Skopelos:




Skiathos:





Updated On: 1/29/11 at 09:47 PM

[hermionejuliet]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 10:30pm

Colin Firth is the only reason I'm remotely interested in this film.

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 10:33pm

Greece is so beautiful.

but so is Dominic Cooper

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 11:03pm

I should probably see this on Broadway before the movie makes it even more difficult to get a ticket.

Woof, Meryl Streep, though.

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 8/16/07 at 11:11pm

See it with Carmello. She is amazing. Her "Winner Takes It All" blows the roof clear off the theatre.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 12:16am

Well, that's the only reason I would bother. Carolee. Though I said I would see it when Leah Hocking was in it. But that never happened.

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 12:57am

August 29th is a Wednesday...


EDIT for spelling

Updated On: 8/17/07 at 12:57 AM

[CapnHook]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 1:01am

August 29 is totally a Sunday!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:42am

My mistake, and yes...it's been corrected/updated. Thanks for the heads-up!

[Phantom2]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:28pm

Really looking forward to the movie. I think Tina Maddigan should make a cameo sorta like Ricki Lake did in Hairspray! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Updated On: 8/17/07 at 07:28 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:39pm

This is yet another movie I can't wait to miss.

[Amneris]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:45pm

are they going to have everyone break into "voulez vous" at a dinner party and then when it ends they all do jazz hands to the camera frame and then switch to another scene? that would be amazing. i'd dance in the aisles at the AMC. they need to also put in that mega mix at the end.. that sort of muriels wedding ending.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:58pm

Am I the only one scared for this movie?

[purpleprince101]

Posted: 8/17/07 at 11:47pm

How fitting.....Im seeing Mamma Mia on Wednesday the 29th

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 8/18/07 at 4:09am

I always thought MAMMA MIA! should have been a movie to begin with, not a stage musical.
This movie is going to be campy, fun, and exciting. Meryl Streep knows how to do camp to a T and she's a genius at making fun of herself. I can't wait for this movie.

[best12bars]

Posted: 8/18/07 at 11:24am

As long as they film the location like a vacation post card (which I think this whole show is, to begin with)... it should do well.

I have a feeling if everyone rises to the occasion, this movie is going to be a big fat hit.

The masses will love it... sunny skies, beaches, sexy kids, Meryl Streep, campy fun, romance, and ABBA. Nothing to really think about, but rather a vehicle to escape from daily life. Should do very well.

That's the way I felt when I saw the stage show... I turned to our group and said, "this show feels like a summer vacation."

If they can capture that "fun" feeling on film (which shouldn't be too hard), they've got it made.

The worst thing would be if it comes across as "labored." That will kill it quicker than anything else.

Bright, light and breezy, please!

Updated On: 8/18/07 at 11:24 AM

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 8/18/07 at 11:46am

My only worry is Phyllida Lloyd.

She's never directed a movie before, she only has a stage background.

At least they're doing some on location shots instead of shooting the whole thing on a cartoonish set like THE PRODUCERS. With Brooks as a producer, I'm still shocked he allowed it to be filmed like that.

I just hope Lloyd will be different. I mean, Rob Marshall had no film directorial experience prior to CHICAGO except the Disney ANNIE. So, technically he had a bit of a leg up, but still not much more experience.

Here's hoping Lloyd knows what she's doing.

I COMPLETELY agree with your sentiments on the feel of the film, best12.

Updated On: 8/18/07 at 11:46 AM

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 8/18/07 at 12:21pm

I finally got a ticket to see this!

I just hope Carolee Carmello is in, otherwise I will truly be devastated.

[bwaydoc]

Posted: 8/18/07 at 9:21pm

BSoBW2, I saw Carolee Carmello for the first time last month and while I enjoyed her for the most part I wasn't overly impressed. I just saw it this past week with one of her understudies, Laurie Wells, and she does an incredible job (she was the lead in the tour of MM and I'm a fan of hers from then), so I don't think you would be disappointed if, for some reason Carolee wasn't there.