Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread — Page 57

MichelleCraig said: "sng wrote:any words on the vinyl release? The soundtrack comes out in a few days but I don't see any information on vinyl, I really hope they release it

Believe it or not, I’ve read (you can Google it) that Adele’s new album, 30, has severely taxed the vinyl record manufacturers as 500,000 copies of 30 have been ordered on vinyl."

Yeah, they’ve been upfront that they pressed 500,000 copies. While it no doubt played a part in some delays, I do think the blame placed solely on her is a little heavy handed. For instance, both Metallica and the David Bowie estate dropped huge box-sets recently. If one does the math, each is probably around 500,000 pieces (or more) of vinyl per each artist’s box set initial pressing. But since those estates didn’t do the math for people, it’s easy to just blame her completely. But regardless of the cause, the delays are real. I’ve heard by the time an artist turns over their final master, it takes about 8 months to get the first vinyl pressings ready for distribution.

CarlosAlberto said: "Theatre Fan3 said: "smallvillefan16 said: "Jordan Levinson said: ""Tonight" sounds absolutely stunning. To say I can't wait for next weekend would be an understatement."

Yeah, it's stunning if you take out Ansel's attempt at singing. It's right up there with Gerard Butler and Russell Crowe. It's lifeless, off key and sounds like he's bored AF.

I do not understand how they could not manage to find someone, heck ANYONE, who could actually sing and carry the melody. Hell, i'd have even taken Justin Bieber who could probably sing the song better... which is saying a lot."

I guess everybody is entitled to their own opinion but to make comparisons to Gerard Butler and Russell Crowe is really stretching it. And to infer that Justin Bieber could have probably done a better job is as "eye roll" inducing as inferring that Nick Jonas was the highlight of the Les Miz concert.

And you win second prize for the most ridiculously over-the-top and out-of-touch post of the day. Nick Friggin' Jonas?!?!?!? Seriously?!?!?!?

Go have a seat with smallville16 in the corner.

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I'm not sure how you interperted my comment but judging by your comment I think you obviously did not "get it" but then you seem to have a tendency to rush to make judgements on other peoples posts that don't seem to align perfectly with yours. If anybody needs to take a "time out" and go sit in the corner it is you!!

I was reading through the digital press kit last night and was pleasantly surprised that Peter Gennaro received credit for his contribution to the original choreography. He was never credited for this in the original production or the film.

BrodyFosse123 said: "SpiritualGangster said: "I was reading through the digital press kit last night and was pleasantly surprised that Peter Gennaro received credit for his contribution to the original choreography. He was never credited for this in the original production or the film.”

If you look back at ALL the original credits and indeed Peter Gennaro was ALWAYS credited as co-choreographer. That he wasn’t singled out and mentioned regarding his contribution is another story, but he is indeed fully credited as co-choreographer in the 1957 Broadway production. He isn’t on the 1961 film adaptation. "

Oh ok. I was under the impression he had an agreement with Robbins in where he assisted but forfeited credit. Thanks for the clarification.

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smallvillefan16 said: "Jordan Levinson said: ""Tonight" sounds absolutely stunning. To say I can't wait for next weekend would be an understatement."

Yeah, it's stunning if you take out Ansel's attempt at singing. It's right up there with Gerard Butler and Russell Crowe. It's lifeless, off key and sounds like he's bored AF.

I do not understand how they could not manage to find someone, heck ANYONE, who could actually sing and carry the melody. Hell, i'd have even taken Justin Bieber who could probably sing the song better... which is saying a lot."

Ansel's not a bad singer, but Rachel Zegler is such an incredible singer that she makes him a bad singer by comparison.

Theatre Fan3 said: " I know it will never happen but but I think MISS SAIGON would be a film version that I would like to see Spielberg tackle."

We won't be seeing a Miss Saigon adaptation without substantial re-writes, and even then the show's problematic reputation is likely more trouble than its worth. Danny Boyle was supposed to take it on at one point, but I'm pretty sure those plans are scrapped. The pro-shot from 2016 is probably the closest we'll get. No great loss, in my opinion.

Boy has he come a long way! Congratulations David!!

I'm a little confused by earlier comments about Ansel's voice. I've listened to an early release of the soundtrack and I think he sounds marvelous. Quite possibly my favorite Tony on a recording. And FAR better than the comparisons to Crowe and Butler. But to each their own."

I've seen the film and he shines, from singing to acting, he is absolutely incredible. Not as incredible as Mike Faist (huge stand out for me) but Ansel sounds heavenly singing" Maria". And he's very handsome which is always helpful.

Presales are really only a good indicator for films with really enthusiastic and large built-in fanbases (Marvel films, Star Wars, etc). West Side Story isn't that.

This is gonna sound so eyerolly basic but I think they would have guaranteed box office if they actually had decided to release this on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.

The day of Christmas movie go ers with their whole family is still a market.

Honestly I think that's why Disney's Into the Woods didn't flop cause they secured that day and they brought in really phenomenal box office day one. It didn't have great word of mouth unfortunately cause Sondheim is still niche to people (read the number of why didn't it end after happily ever after? audience reviews) but securing that spot made them have a really fantastic recoup.

Rachel Zegler just won her first award. She won Best Actress at the National Board of Review Awards

BCfitasafiddle said: "Globefan said: "Rachel Zegler just won her first award. She won Best Actress at the National Board of Review Awards"

A star has truly been born."

Now you sent me to watch her cover of Shallow