MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#1MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#2re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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.
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#2re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/16/07 at 8:25pmThis thread is of no use without a shot of Dominic Cooper in a skintight bathing suit.
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mateo
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#3re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/16/07 at 8:26pm
just wait patiently,
The European 'Paps' will be there in no time.
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#4re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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
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#5re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/16/07 at 9:18pmGood 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!!!!!!!!!!
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BrodyFosse123
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#6re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/16/07 at 9:47pm
Skopelos: 
Skiathos: 
Updated On: 1/29/11 at 09:47 PM
#7re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/16/07 at 10:30pmColin Firth is the only reason I'm remotely interested in this film.
So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?
#8re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/16/07 at 10:33pm
Greece is so beautiful.
but so is Dominic Cooper
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BSoBW2
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#9re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#10re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/16/07 at 11:11pmSee it with Carmello. She is amazing. Her "Winner Takes It All" blows the roof clear off the theatre.
BSoBW2
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#11re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/17/07 at 12:16amWell, 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.
#12re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/17/07 at 12:57am
August 29th is a Wednesday...
EDIT for spelling
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Updated On: 8/17/07 at 12:57 AM
#13re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/17/07 at 1:01amAugust 29 is totally a Sunday!
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BrodyFosse123
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#14re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:42am
My mistake, and yes...it's been corrected/updated. Thanks for the heads-up! 
#15re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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
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#16re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:39pmThis is yet another movie I can't wait to miss.
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#17re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:45pmare 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.
#18re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/17/07 at 7:58pmAm I the only one scared for this movie?
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purpleprince101
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#19re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/17/07 at 11:47pmHow fitting.....Im seeing Mamma Mia on Wednesday the 29th
#20re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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.
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#21re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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!
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#22re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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.
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Updated On: 8/18/07 at 11:46 AM
BSoBW2
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#23re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
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.
#24re: MAMMA MIA!: The Movie begins location filming in Greece!
Posted: 8/18/07 at 9:21pmBSoBW2, 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.
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