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

[BwayStarlette]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 2:21pm

Will this be on streaming or only in theaters? CAN NOT WAIT!

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 2:35pm

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...

 

[NameGreg]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 2:42pm

Well Sondheim's on record as as saying "Krup you" was ultimately a better line than what he originally planned so I doubt that would be changed.

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 2:54pm

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]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 3:03pm

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.

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 3:13pm

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. 

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 3:28pm

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.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 3:35pm

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.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 3:56pm

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

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 3:57pm

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. 

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 4:02pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "It's not rumor about HBO, that is where West Side Storywill stream first.Itwas indeed greenlit before the Disney/Fox acquisition.

Similar situation as Free Guy."

Thank you EmengardeStopSniveling (great username, by the way) for linking that article before doing it myself. 

Before Disney acquired Fox, Fox went into a deal with WarnerMedia, which owns HBO. They signed a contract that extends until 2022 for exclusive releases on HBO. 

West Side Story will not be streaming on Disney + or hulu...at least not immediately after the 45-day theatrical exhibition window expires. 

Nothing more, nothing less...

 

 

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/14/21 at 9:05pm

I'm excited for the making of book 

[Musical Master]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 12:34am

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/

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 12:59am

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.”

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 8:18am

Based on info surfacing, I think it’s safe to assume this new WEST SIDE STORY will have entirely new dialogue. Kushner using the 1957 book as his source but basically rewriting everything from scratch. Reconstructing the WEST SIDE STORY we all know and making it fully authentic from its casting to its backstories while still honoring its musical theater aesthetic. I’m sure this is why Rita Moreno agreed to take part in it, which she had no intention when this new film adaptation was coming together early on.

[Musical Master]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 11:22am

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

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 12:02pm

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

The source material has so much potential. I would never 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

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 1:05pm

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]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 1:57pm

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?”

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 4:34pm

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 

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 4:39pm

Globefan said: "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"

Oh ok, I’ve never heard it referred to it in that way before. 

[degrassifan]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 5:06pm

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]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 6:19pm

degrassifan said: "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!!!"

“America”, by the looks of it isn’t anything like the 1957 Broadway song structure, and “I Feel Pretty” in the original Broadway production took place in Maria’s bedroom - in the 1961 film it was changed to the bridal shop.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 6:25pm

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."



 

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 6:54pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "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."



Thank you BrodyFosse123. Act 2, Scene 1 - An apartment. A bedroom and part of a parlor. The bedroom has a window opening on to the fire escape, a bed, a small shrine to the Virgin on a wall, and a curtained doorway, rear. There is a workable door between bedroom and the parlor, which has some furniture.

"I Feel Pretty"

1957 - Maria's bedroom

1961 film - Madam Lucia's Bridal Shop

2021 film - Gimbel's department store