Rob Marshall's new movie musical

Hmmm I wonder what it could be. Is "Untitled" just going to become "Gypsy" or will this be the original screen musical some of us have been dying to see? Either way, I love Rob and his work, so I'll be there opening day.
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The Weinsteins Reveal Upcoming Projects
Source: Variety October 2, 2006


The Weinstein Company is in talks with Lasse Hallström to direct Rain in Spain, a potential starring vehicle for Penélope Cruz, says Variety.

It also is bringing on board Danny Boyle to direct the Robert Nelson Jacobs-penned Solomon Grundy, based on the Dan Gooch novel.

Other upcoming films set to go before the cameras for the studio include Untitled Rob Marshall Musical, which begins shooting this spring, and the Denzel Washington-helmed Great Debaters, which heads into production in February.

"Debaters" is based on the true story of a professor at historically black Wiley College in East Texas.

Anthony Minghella's The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency will shoot in South Africa next spring.

The Weinstein Company also has hired Rob Zombie to direct a remake of John Carpenter's Halloween.

And following up on the success of their most successful movie so far, Dimension's Scary Movie 4, they have another genre spoof up their sleeve in Superhero!.

I for one thought he did a remarkable job with Chicago. Very inventive and artistic approach to a show most of us know so well. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would love to see him work on another musical. Actually, I would love to see SOMEONE do another good movie musical. I lost a bit of faith after Phantom and Producers came to the screen. But hopefully Mr. Marshall can revive/reinspire the genre for us.

Haven't the Weinsteins announced that Guys and Dolls was going to be next?

I'd love a new G&D.

The original isn't the best movie musical out there- but it does have a certain amount of charm.

But I would like to see Marshall direct something with a little more substance.

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I'm pretty sure G&D is only in very early development still.

I hope it's not Gypsy. The Cathrine Zeta Jones rumors have gotten me scared to death. I know Marshall could probably pull it off, but... I don't know who he'd cast.

If this is original... well, this could get very interesting.

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Damn Yankees is a possibility.

Age-wise maybe. But talent-wise,a definite NO!
Who cares how old she is? As long as she is old enough to be mother to her June and Louise. Plus, if she is too young, the idea that she has failed as an actress / singer is not as poignant. Knowing that she is over the hill and has no chance of ever being a success is much more effective.

Do we really need another Gypsy right now? I realize that the definitive movie version of Gypsymay not have been made yet, but I want to see something brand new. I don't need to see another Guys and Dolls either.

I agree with Michael Bennett. Although I think Streisand is amazing, she is not ideal for the role right now (although I would love to hear her sing the score). Rob Marshall directing Barbra Streisand in practically anything however, would be very exciting news.

If they start shooting in the spring... why wouldn't a title have surfaced?

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IIRC, Marshall once said he's not interested in remakes, which pretty well elminates GYPSY, GUYS AND DOLLS, and DAMN YANKEES.

But can you imagine what he'd do with FOLLIES? :: shiver with anticipation ::

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Catherine Zeta Jones would be a knockout as Lola.

Follies and Company would be FABULOUS.

or just one, i can deal with that

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