Welcome, Anthony Rapp!- Page 99

[framo]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 4:06pm

Anthony previously posted that Taye had finished filming Kevin Hill and then came to San Fran (well, he helped his wife out first) I don't know where he may be but it probably has something to do with Benny not being as large of a part as Mark or Roger etc... but that's just a guess?

[DTBG2]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 4:10pm

Benny's role isnt really needed right now for filming. Well, it seems like that from the updates Anthony's been giving...they're not filming the scenes in which Benny "pops up"....but, i wonder how they shot "Rent" without -"Allison Baby, you sound sad..."

maybe the scene moves from indoors to outdoors? Hmmm, all this thinking isnt helping my impatience for this movie to come out... -gotta stop thinking..
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[zippyjen]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 4:19pm

yay for non- smokers!!!!!!!!!!! anywho i am so so excited!!! I actually have energy today so don't mind me! i am now singing up on the rooftops.... :) oh and with all this kevin hill talk, anthony, what tv shows do you watch?

[Rentaholic2]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 4:26pm

don't freak out maskedrose! I had also read that it was put in 1985...

Anthony,

Any thoughts on living at the end of the millenium with your cell phones, AZT, and Thelma & Louise in 1985? Maybe this date was a rumor or an early draft or something, but just curious:)!

[UptownGirl]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 4:33pm

Anthony, thank you SO much for taking time out of your busy schedule to update us. It's really given me tons of faith about this movie, and now I'm totally psyched for it, rather than apprehensive. You rock!!

Also, I'm VERY happy you don't smoke... I find it a disgusting habit, especially in singers. YAY ANTHONY!

[zippyjen]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 4:34pm

i was wondering too rentaholic, especially about the thelma and louise part. Could the lyrics be changed to fix that problem?

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[caitierose]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 4:47pm

hey. i know that friday is the last night of filming in nyc. i heard that they're shooting at night so i figured i would go in and try to see it. i was just wondering if anyone knows where they will be shooting? so that i'm not wandering around. thanks!

[LilElphaba]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 5:11pm

thanks Framo! i wasn't about to read back through 99 threads to find out about Taye and Kevin Hill, but you know what, i actually read this board a couple of times when it was first started not knowing what the hell it was...

im really confused. Is the cast in SF now or NYC? i thought they went back to SF on march 9th (someone told me that)....but im just really confused now.

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[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 5:23pm

Thanks for the update Anthony. So glad to hear that you don't smoke. Frankly I don't know why people are OK with killing themselves and others slowly via pollution of the lungs but to each his own. Thats just my opinion. Anyways, glad to hear that filming is going well. Can't wait to see the end product of What You Own on the big screen.

[442namffug]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:10pm

does idina menzel smoke??

[LilElphaba]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:13pm

can we keep the board off the topic of idina smoking please?

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:15pm

238 days....

[Broadway816]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:24pm

Hi Anthony!
Hi Everyone!

I come on here frequently to check out what's going on with the movie. I LOVE hearing Anthony's updates and think it's so great of him to post! I am a HUGE Rent fan and can't wait for this movie to come out.

I went to the set today- Anthony I saw you walking down the street once and wanted to come meet you, but you looked busy. I figured I would see you later, but then I found out it was a closed set.
I did hear some of the filming of "What You Own" and it sounded great!

I was so disappointed that they were filming in a private area. Hopefully I will have another chance to meet everyone another time and maybe watch them film- I've never been to a movie set and have always dreamed of it, but seeing the trailer and some equipment today was totally awesome!!

Anyway- Thanks Anthony for keeping us updated!! Hopefully I can meet you some other time

[kangaroo]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:29pm

Hi everyone & Anthony!
Unfortunately I live too far away to be able to go to either San Francisco or New York City... but all of us here are counting down the days till the movie comes out. {Yankeefan}. I hope you guys are having a good time on the set... is this the first time you have seen each other in a while? With {almost} everybody from the original cast? Have you seen Daphne... has she visited the set?

Have a great time... we're all waiting excited to death!

~Kangaroo

[FabalaYero85]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:29pm

Oh my and the Countdown has begun...Its too long...I don't want to wait

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:33pm

Yep. Come October and November, they might as well rename this site the RENT movie boards. That's all the threads will be about once the promo trailers and footage start popping up. And damn am I excited! Yes I wish I lived closer to the shooting locations. I mean I live in CA but at the othe end, its an 8-9 hour drive to SF from where I live. :-/

[DTBG2]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:41pm

maybe the release date will get bumped up...you know, they are always subject to change...but wait, that can also back fire...let's hope for the best.
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[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:44pm

Yeah, at this point its probably too early to set a specific date and hope to stick to it. But I certainly hope that it is released sometime in November.

[ToDaysOfInspiration]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:45pm

Ok, I admit I have been lurking on this site ever since a friend of mine introduced me to it, but with all this movie stuff coming up and everything (not to mention seeing RENT for the 5th time.) I finally decided to join. So hi everyone!!

Anthony, I don't have any questions for you yet but I'm sure they will soon start flowing like crazy. Wow, I am currently listening to the OBCR (“Rent” actually) ahhh you’re amazing! Sorry I just had to say it!! I can not express how wonderful I think it is for you to be keeping us posted on how everything is going. Like everyone else (I'm sure) I am eagerly awaiting the movie, but I am concerned about how it will turn out, but you have put tons of my fears to rest. I truly thank you for that.

[Racetrack]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 6:58pm

Don't get me started on smoking. It's bad enough I've been getting second hand smoke for almost 18 years. Ugh! Everyone already said what I was going to so I won't repeat it.

After the crappy day I had today I'm glad to come here. Anyways have fun filming! Or if you've already done it I hope you had a great time.

[EvelynNesbit1906]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:08pm

I like that smoking finally has a stigma attached to it even among the left. It's simply not a good habit, or one that makes life all that much more bearable for those of us who enjoy breathing. *sigh* Thank you, Anthony Rapp. I've really been getting sick of my fellow left-winged friends equating a progressive society with one that lets people smoke (pot and whatever else) whereever and whenever they please!

(edited for spelling)
Updated On: 3/16/05 at 07:08 PM

[FabalaCohen]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:09pm

Anthony-

One little question has been lurking in the back of my head. (I don't know if this would be a movie spoiler, so if you don't want to answer it, go ahead.)

Will we finally be able to behold all of MRS. Benjamin Coffin III?

[teenagerinlove]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:11pm

wow.. after following this board for several months now i just wanted to say how completely crazy we all must be. ::just a joke, people:: can't wait for the movie-thank you anthony for keeping us updated!!! lots of love to all my fellow RENTheads!

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whatever doesnt kill you will require brief hospitalization-my friend alice

[Em-LEE]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:18pm

Hey Anthony!!

I've been a lurker on this thread for some time now, and I just felt the need to tell you how great I think it is that you take the time to give us updates about what's going on with the filming of the movie and answering everyone's questions. You are a very kind, generous person. Thank you for giving us fans a behind the scenes perspective of the RENT film.

I also loved your subject, Anthony. "smoke this" :)

I also felt the need to address some of the issues regarding the movie being set in the 80s. I read somewhere that Jonathon Larson had written RENT from 1985-1995. So, RENT is actually a combination of the late 80s and the early 90s. I read that Julie Larson had said that Jonathon had intended for RENT to be set between the years 1987 and 1989.

I had also read that the East Village bohemian artist scene died down after 1989. Also, I believe that AZT first came out in the late 80s. And as for "the end of the millenium" thing, there are 1,000 years in a millenium. 1985 is just 15 years before the millenium ended. I think that's pretty close to the end. As I said, I believe I have read these things, but I've been reading so many RENT related articles in the past few days that some of these things may be incorrect or I may have interpreted them incorrectly. Has anyone else heard these types of things regarding year in which the movie is set?

[DTBG2]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:28pm

-Ditto on that...Thank you sooo much Anthony!!!-

and for the sudden controversy (using that word lightly) issues on the forum: Anthony has promised and shared his concerns that this movie is going to be made not only the way we (the fans, and the OBC) wanna see it, and the way Jonathan and his family would wanna see it. But in the end...whether the movie is 100% accurate with every little detail..RENTheads are still going to fill up theatres across the nation and jaws are going to drop in absolute joy and satisfaction. my opinions.

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