Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread- Page 48

[sng]

Posted: 11/13/21 at 4:40am

I bet the film starts with old Maria walking past the lincoln center.
If the order of the songs in that doc is accurate, the order is back to the Broadway recording which is interesting

[Globefan]

Posted: 11/13/21 at 10:44am

sng said: "I bet the film starts with old Maria walking past the lincoln center.
If the order of the songs in that doc is accurate, the order is back to the Broadway recording which is interesting"

I think it's an interesting idea if they have a young and Old Maria 

[saxpower]

Posted: 11/13/21 at 6:06pm

It lists John Williams as a "Music Consultant".  I'm assuming it's "that" John Williams (don't think they'd let another person use that name in a film music credit.  Plus he regularly works with Spielberg).   Spielberg clearly got people who know what they are doing to assist. 

[Musical Master]

Posted: 11/13/21 at 6:45pm

saxpower said: "It lists John Williams as a "Music Consultant". I'm assuming it's "that" John Williams (don't think they'd let another person use that name in a film music credit. Plus he regularly works with Spielberg). Spielberg clearly got people who know what they are doing to assist."

The music element of this movie is going to be incredible and one that doesn't have to rely on drastic cuts/gimmicks to make it work on film. Interestingly, the Wiki article says that the musical numbers will all be from pre-recorded tracks that were used for playback, with the exceptions being "One Hand, One Heart" which was fully sung live on set and portions of "Maria" which is something that Ansel Elgort wanted.

David Newman + Gustavo Dudamel + John Williams = amazing music team!

[Globefan]

Posted: 11/13/21 at 8:10pm

Musical Master said: "saxpower said: "It lists John Williams as a "Music Consultant". I'm assuming it's "that" John Williams (don't think they'd let another person use that name in a film music credit. Plus he regularly works with Spielberg). Spielberg clearly got people who know what they are doing to assist."

The music element of this movie is going to be incredible and one that doesn't have to rely on drastic cuts/gimmicks to make it work on film. Interestingly, the Wiki article says that the musical numbers will all be from pre-recorded tracks that were used for playback, with the exceptions being "One Hand, One Heart" which was fully sung live on set and portions of "Maria" which is something that Ansel Elgort wanted.

David Newman + Gustavo Dudamel + John Williams = amazing music team!"

I wonder how crowded the Best Actress category will be this year 

[Chowd95]

Posted: 11/13/21 at 8:50pm

Musical Master said: "saxpower said: "It lists John Williams as a "Music Consultant". I'm assuming it's "that" John Williams (don't think they'd let another person use that name in a film music credit. Plus he regularly works with Spielberg). Spielberg clearly got people who know what they are doing to assist."

The music element of this movie is going to be incredible and one that doesn't have to rely on drastic cuts/gimmicks to make it work on film. Interestingly, the Wiki article says that the musical numbers will all be from pre-recorded tracks that were used for playback, with the exceptions being "One Hand, One Heart" which was fully sung live on set and portions of "Maria" which is something that Ansel Elgort wanted.

David Newman + Gustavo Dudamel + John Williams = amazing music team!"

 

Jeanine Tesori is on the music consultant team as well.

 

[Musical Master]

Posted: 11/13/21 at 9:18pm

Jeanine Tesori is always a plus.  

[Globefan]

Posted: 11/13/21 at 10:44pm

I'm excited for the Making of book to come out Tuesday 
 

[Musical Master]

Posted: 11/14/21 at 1:40pm

This tweet says that the movie will be screened for industry and critics on November 29th.

https://twitter.com/jasonosia/status/1459145448904605702

[Globefan]

Posted: 11/14/21 at 9:48pm

Musical Master said: "This tweet says that the movie will be screened for industry and critics on November 29th.

https://twitter.com/jasonosia/status/1459145448904605702"

But when is the World Premiere? 

[degrassifan]

Posted: 11/14/21 at 9:56pm

Globefan said: "Musical Master said: "This tweet says that the movie will be screened for industry and critics on November 29th.

https://twitter.com/jasonosia/status/1459145448904605702"

But when is the World Premiere?"

Tuesday, December 7th in Hollywood at El Capitan Theatre. 

[Globefan]

Posted: 11/14/21 at 10:09pm

I hope the film's audience doesn't skew too old. I hope it does well at the box office 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 11/15/21 at 12:22pm

 

[Globefan]

Posted: 11/15/21 at 9:08pm

Do you think the movie will break even box office wise? 

[Musical Master]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 12:16am

It might have a shot when it comes to the worldwide grosses, but in the US I don't know. That's kind of up in the air at the moment. Anyway, the new TV Spot was nice and I noticed that Tony is in The Cloisters, I'm guessing this is where Tony and Maria are on a date and will end up in the church where "One Hand, One Heart" will take place.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 12:26am

Other than The Greatest Showman, live action Disney adaptations of animated films, and Mary Poppins Returns, what was the last movie musical remake or stage-to-film adaptation to break even/make a profit? 

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 12:34am

Unless I’m forgetting something, I may have answered my own question. Was it Into The Woods (2014)?   

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 7:15am

degrassifan said: "Official credits for the movie, which includes final cast list and song list.


West Side Story full official end credits"

 

The info packet has lots of great stories - particularly the bits talking about casting (around page 22?)  A very nice read.

 

Yes, "old maria" is likely the start....a memory play, some of the credit (from the above packet) names movie posters from Marvel, so that's def how she is utilized.  A well used trope.

 

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 9:15am

Miles2Go2 said: "Unless I’m forgetting something, I may have answered my own question. Was it Into The Woods (2014)? "

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again had a reported $75 million budget in 2018. They pulled in $120 million domestically and $402 million world wide

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 9:50am

This baby just arrived on my doorstep!!! I can't wait to dive in!! 



 

 

 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 9:51am

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again had a reported $75 million budget in 2018. They pulled in $120 million domestically and $402 million world wide.

This film was an original movie musical.  The question was regarding a movie musical remake or stage-to-musical, which MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN is neither.  

[degrassifan]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 10:29am

So lucky Carlos!! I ordered mine from Amazon back in September and it’s not scheduled to be delivered until next week. Hoping that’s a mistake and it arrives this week! 
 

As for box office, pre pandemic I’d say this movie would’ve made a profit domestically. Now, I don’t know. People are picky about what they see. If this is genuinely good and has positive buzz, then it might have a chance. 

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 10:56am

degrassifan said: "So lucky Carlos!! I ordered mine from Amazon back in September and it’s not scheduled to be delivered until next week. Hoping that’s a mistake and it arrives this week!


As for box office, pre pandemic I’d say this movie would’ve made a profit domestically. Now, I don’t know. People are picky about what they see. If this is genuinely good and has positive buzz, then it might have achance."

I hope it's an error and you get it this week! There are some really visually stunning photographs! You are going to love it!

 

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 11:12am

The Jets walk through their neighborhood which has already fallen victim to the wrecking ball of urban renewal to clear the land for what is to become Lincoln Center...

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/16/21 at 11:25am

Degrassi - check your Amazon order page - mine is scheduled for today delivery, too.  (Of course, the state of all delivery services these days makes me less optimistic!)