Sweeney Todd; Filmimg starts feb 5th — Page 6

Thanks :)

i just hope he doesn't change all the songs like in charlie & the chocolate factory
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Wow, look at me, replying to something from the first page. Just wanted to let you know that Burton didn't change the songs from CatCF. He used the original songs from the book that were cut from the first movie version.

LITTLE PRIEST is in the script (that I read, anyway) though again, like EPIPHANY, it is truncated.

The weird thing is... in that script theres a satellite dish in the middle of the barber shop, and his razor blades are plade by an actor on roller skates!



Oooops, wrong show.

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I was reading on comingsoon.net and there was an article on there about "Borat Vs. Depp in Sweeney Todd" saying that Sasha Baron Cohen is in negotaions for Pirelli. I didn't think of it until yesterday but Cohen kinda resembles the guy who played Pirelli in the Sweeney dvd(emphasis on kinda). The only other thing I'm hoping for with the casting is that Freddie Highmore plays Tobias.

The Sweeney movie is one of a few films that I'm eager and can't wait to see(the others incase anyone was wondering were The Dark Knight, Pirates 3, The Simpsons Movie, and The Prestige)

Edmund: there was nothing wrong with changing the songs in Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. They actually went back to Roald Dahl's lyrics, which I LOVED. The man was a genius and his like shall not be seen again. ;_;

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The story is Streep was offered the role but that its not going to pan out. Grrl's info would have been right when she got it.

From David Poland's blog:

"Yes, Virginia...

Sacha Baron Cohen will be in Sweeney Todd with Johnny Depp, as will the great Jim Broadbent. It's kind of a brilliant move for Cohen, whose days of being unrecognizable enough to get people to play with him unsuspectingly are about to end forever.

And as Mrs. Lovett, after a turn down from one Oscar goddess, they are close to casting the role, which looks like it will be yet another Toni winner, sunshine.

(Oy... when I get gossip competitive it hurts my head."

Looks like Toni Collette is going to be Mrs. Lovett and Jim Broadbent as Judge Turpin.

Personally, I am REALLY happy about this movie.

1. I love Johnny Depp.
2. I also love Tim Burton.
3. I love Sweeny Todd!

WHAT A COMBO!

I just hope they don't pick someone stupid to be Mrs. Lovett. That would just ruin it.

I also think this movie will be good for those who like Broadway but can't exactly experience it (because they're in another state). And although they have national tours, some people might not be able to go to them. It's also good for us New Yorkers and Showgoers because now we can watch it whenever we want!

Thats what I love about Movie Musicals--- it can expand people's horizons. :)

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I do love Toni Collette but I really don't think she is the best casting for Mrs. Lovett. They would also be smarter to go with a bigger name. My two cents.

I wonder if it was money or that she didn't like Burton's concept for the piece? She's was verbally attached to the project under Sam Mendes, so its interesting that she ended up passing on it at the 11th hour...

I find that hard to believe...she was sure glammed up in Mother Courage.

She's never cared if a role was glamerous. She'd do anything if it interested her to do it.

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