The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
#0The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 12:14pm
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is coming to television. THE PRODUCERS will hit theatres this December. Other planned movie musicals are DREAMGIRLS, HAIRSPRAY, RENT, SWEENEY TODD, and many others.
We have discussed which shows are being turned into movie musicals to death. Several rumours buzzing (we know HAIRSRAY and RENT is happening, I know DREAMGIRLS is probably happening).
What I wish to discuss is the IMPACT this renaissance will have on this country.
Will half of Hollywood now be doing musicals again? What impact will this have on Broadway? How would this revival in movie musicals change America?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#1re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 12:50pmWell, it's good for one thing...to rekindle american general interest in the theater, and keep all of us in jobs....but unless they start casting people who can actually SING, it sort of makes performers look bad.
FranklinShepard-Inc.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/25/04
#2re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 12:53pmIt would be great if Broadway and Hollywood would have such a close exchange as they had in days gone by. For instance why shouldn't more movie composer have a try at writing shows. They at least know how to write decent melodies. Take Marc Shaiman for instance.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#3re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 3:25pm
Gosh, Sweeney Todd? Who? When? Where?
I am going to be like one of those Star Wars geeks and camp out in front of the Multiplex to see that one.
And Dreamgirls? Be still me heart! Again, details?
#4re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 3:27pm
Miramax has DREAMGIRLS. A screenwriter is adapting the script now.
I think Universal has SWEENEY TODD. Last I read, Kevin Kline and Glenn Close were up for the leads.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#5re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 3:53pmTo the best of my knowledge, any actors that have been associated with a "Sweeney Todd" movie project have been only by rumors. The only two people to be officially linked to a possible 2005 production are John Logan to write the screenplay and Sam Mendes to direct.
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#6re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 3:55pmYes, but I believe it was Variety that reported Kline & Close were in consideration.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
Feodor Sverdlov
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/21/04
#7re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 3:57pmIf these films are financial hits, then we will see more musical films. It's as simple as that. It will have nothing to do with whether or not the films are good, just the box-office take compared to the film's cost. I hope they're all hits!
scooter3843
#8re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 4:26pm
MOULIN ROUGE - Hit
CHICAGO - Hit
PHANTOM - Potential Hit
PRODUCERS is sure to be a hit. As is HAIRSPRAY.
The others have great potential.
BAT BOY is another film definitely in the works.
We are already seeing more musical films coming. There is no doubt about it, the rebirth of the movie musical is nearly here - the early stages have begun.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#9re: The Renaissance Of The Movie Musical
Posted: 1/6/05 at 4:31pmFeodor Sverdlov, as long as they're hits, there will be more. I think as soon as one or two are big bombs financially, the Renaissance will be over like that. Of course, like the rest of you, I would love to see it continue, especially if some it creates good synergy between stage and screen.
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