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Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
#100re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 10:52amThat's great news! Glad more shows are getting filmed...
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
phantomvegas2
Stand-by Joined: 1/24/08
#101re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 3:28pmDo you think the cinematography will be something like RENT's or more like Sweeney Todd's?
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#102re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 3:31pm
I would guess something like RENT's... Possibly like You're Welcome America?
(To be honest, I actually like the way their b-rolls are filmed)
#103re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 3:31pmI would bet it will be a lot like the Shrek B-Roll, which I love.
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#104re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 3:37pm
Ok, good good.
(As long as they're not dubbed. UGH.)
#105re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 3:42pm
I doubt anyone will be dubbed with the exception of Chris Sieber. He was sick & not of best voice for the filming.
Also, the reason the dubbing is so bad on the clips is because they used the CR to do it.
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#106re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 3:46pm
Well I knew about the cast recording being used in the b-roll, but even still, his voice being dubbed will totally kill the magic for me, ya know?
Man I really need to pre-order this now.
Do you think it'll come out before the holidays? I mean the show's closing after then, but it would make a sh*tload from the theater community then.
#107re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 3:48pmI would bet the Holidays or April/May to coincide with Shrek 4.
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#108re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 4:05pm
I'm hoping for holidays... I can't wait that long!
(Maybe they'll only sell them in the theater during the holidays and then release it later on?)
#109re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 4:12pm
Another one..
http://www.broadwaycaptured.com/?page_id=645
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
#110re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 4:28pm
"Do you think the cinematography will be something like RENT's or more like Sweeney Todd's?"
I'm not sure what you mean by this..and by Sweeney Todd are you referring to the 1982 DVD?
There is no way Shrek will be as poorly filmed as Sweeney Todd was...that was almost 30 years ago.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
phantomvegas2
Stand-by Joined: 1/24/08
#111re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 4:33pmI meant will it be as fast paced and choppy as RENT was or as steady and slow moving like Sweeney. haha Sorry for confusionism
#112re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 4:36pmShrek isn't quick & gritty as RENT.
phantomvegas2
Stand-by Joined: 1/24/08
#113re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 4:43pmTrue but nevermind =)
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#114re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 4:57pmHere's hoping it will be a nice balance, huh?
#115re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 8:52pmIn the two press notes they say "unique packaging", and someone has mentioned Fugobi. Do you think they may release it in 3D?
#116re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 8:54pm3D really doesn't work on DVD.
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#117re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 9:03pmWell when I mentioned Fugobi, that's when I thought it might be in theaters. I hope to god the DVD isn't in 3D... I bought Coraline looking forward to watching it in 3D because I loved it in the theater and it was awful on a smaller screen.
#118re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 10:48pmYou know people say this may hurt the tour, but look at Legally Blonde, they aired that on television, which I am sure someone had taped it, The tour is just entering its second year after quite a successful run this past year. I think the DVD may spark interest for people to see it actually LIVE onstage.
#119re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 10:54pmYeah but Legally Blonde was only shown 4 times & the people they are trying to get to the tour aren't going to even bother scouring the internet for a copy.
#120re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/29/09 at 11:33pmThe DVD won't hurt the tour, kids won't care- they'll want to see it when it comes to their town AND get the DVD at the end. They're going to make a profit of this.
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
#121re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/30/09 at 6:37am
http://www.broadwaycaptured.com/?p=924
DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg added: "We filmed the show about 10 days or so ago. And at some point to be determined, we will release it as a DVD. We think there'll be some nice profits."
Wondering what's "Some point to be determinded"...
"Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good." - Terrence Mann.
Updated On: 10/30/09 at 06:37 AM
#122re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/30/09 at 9:59am
As TaleofTwo stated a few post down, This wont hurt tour sales at all.
You will see the parents in the lobby asking kids what they want (CD/T SHIRT/DVD) all even before they saw the show.
Going to shows as much as I do I ALWAYS see the familys buying cast recordings, shirts, etc and they didnt even see the show yet.
just throwing this out there. I really really hope Shrek the Musical will get a Blu ray Release as well. High Definition would do the set, costumes, songs, So much justice.
"Everything in life, is only for now"
-Avenue Q
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#123re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 10/30/09 at 8:06pmI know I'm late but I'M so glad to hear the news about DVD! :)
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#124re: Shrek (the musical) to be released commercially or on DVD?
Posted: 11/4/09 at 10:43pm
Hey guys, I know that this is only from their B-roll, but this just re-enforces the fact that I love the way it's shot!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUFPWW7IqCU
(Apparently this was included on the Monsters VS. Aliens DVD?)
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