Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread — Page 42

Do we imagine Sondheim has signed off on revised lyrics like:

"If the sh*t hits the fan...
On the whole ever mother-f*ckin' street?..."

and finally gets to hear:

"Gee Officer Krupke, F*ck You!"

Call me crazy but that sounds worse...

 

BwayStarlette said: "Will this be on streaming or only in theaters? CAN NOT WAIT!"

In theaters beginning December 10th for 45 days, after that it will be available to stream. Rumor has it on HBOmax.

BroadwayNYC2 said: "A 20th Century Fox film is not going to HBO Max for streaming. It will have a 45 day exclusive run in theatres before hitting Disney Plus and/or Hulu."

You are obviously not aware that 20th Century Studios (20th Century Fox no longer exists) has a contract with HBOmax. And as I stated in my post it is a rumor - - - nothing more, nothing less. 

It's not rumor about HBO, that is where West Side Story will stream first. It was indeed greenlit before the Disney/Fox acquisition.

Similar situation as Free Guy.

BroadwayNYC2 said: "Streaming rights of previously released films is a whole different monster than new releases, so yes I am aware. I was stating that rumor is untrue, nothing more, nothing less. It is going to Disney Plus or Hulu."

Not according to what I've heard, you see, I work in the industry. It's not something I tend to reveal except when someone such as yourself comes off as a know-it-all. 

I'm excited for the making of book 

Musical Master said: "Time Magazine interviewed Rachel and Ariana and the interviewer does mention the In The Heights colorism issue in a question to Ariana. It's short but sweet.

https://time.com/6107408/west-side-story-latino-representation/"

Thanks for sharing Musical Master.

The destruction of San Juan Hill and the impact it had on its residents to make way for Lincoln Center is actually going to be addressed in this film. 

From the article:

Rachel Zegler:  “In the beginning, there’s a great monologue given by Corey Stoll, who plays Lieutenant Schrank, who talks about these people being kicked out of their homes to build the new Lincoln Center, and how they’re all wrong. They’re mad at the wrong people. They’re mad at each other because of their differences, and not understanding that they actually have a lot more in common.”

Agreed and it could be interesting how the new dialogue will segue into the songs we all know and love.

SpiritualGangster said: "I am all in for a new, reimagining of "West Side Story".

The source material has so much potential. Iwouldnever be interested in seeing a note-for-note, word-by-word replica, what would ever be the point of doing that when the 1961 film adaptation exists?

I am so psyched. December 10th can't get here fast enough"

I remember when they started production in the Before Times. Feels like decades ago. 

SpiritualGangster said: "Globefan said: "SpiritualGangster said: "I am all in for a new, reimagining of "West Side Story".

The source material has so much potential. Iwouldnever be interested in seeing a note-for-note, word-by-word replica, what would ever be the point of doing that when the 1961 film adaptation exists?

I am so psyched. December 10th can't get here fast enough"

I remember when they started production in the Before Times. Feels like decades ago."

What exactly is “Before Times?”"

Before Times is the pre-COVID world 

Yes, it seems like it’s a whole new script but using the 1957 Broadway song structure/placements as a guide. For example I Feel Pretty is still happening in a store, but with new dialogue leading to and out of the number. Less than two more months left!!!

SpiritualGangster said: "I Feel Pretty” in the original 1957 Broadway production took place in Maria’s bedroom - in the 1961 film it was changed to the bridal shop."