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Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#25re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 7:59pm
As if right now i have no burning desire to see this.
So is this going to be actual actors or is it going to be the classic Tim Burton "Stop-Go" Animation? (that was sarcasum)
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#26re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 8:21pm
When do you think auditions and casting will actually start? I, personally, would really like a chance to audition...even for background, though I would love to sing as Johanna. Hopefully I'll be out of college and 'with agent' by then.
Irregardless, I think the movie will be really interesting. I can see Burton's vision of it being Doyle-esque, a little twisted rather than literal (Revival vs. original)... but I won't judge until the teaser trailer comes out. 
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#27re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 8:23pmThe movie is set to begin shooting in early February at Pinewood Studios near London, with rehearsals and pre-recordings beginning in November and December. A late 2007 release date is planned.
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#28re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 9:54pm
while I'm not, typically, a fan of Mr Burton's work, I'm QUITE excited about the movie. It's easily one of my favorite musicals and, even though I always had my own idea about how it should look on screen, i'd love to be able to actually see it.
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#29re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 9:56pmI think Burton should see a stage production of Sweeney. This is a stage musical. Burton can't throw out any idea he wants.
#30re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 9:59pmactually, the one thing i'm actually worried about is how the score will be treated...
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#31re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 11:07pmBecoz, this is Burton's favorite musical. He saw the original many times and has seen the rivival. He also has a great script to work with. I think he'll be fine...the score too!
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#32re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 11:17pm
"Becoz, this is Burton's favorite musical. He saw the original many times and has seen the rivival. He also has a great script to work with. I think he'll be fine...the score too!"
Thanks for the info! I am feeling much better about this now. 
#33re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 11:33pmI'm not against the movie, I'm against the way it's headed.
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#34re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 11:36pmwhat an odd thing to be against...a movie musical? I can see being against a war, against an unjust law, against something that can change the world, but a movie musical?????
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#35re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 11:36pmdouble post
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story...
AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
Updated On: 8/19/06 at 11:36 PM
COOOOLkid
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/15/05
#36re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/19/06 at 11:46pmI just hope the audiences will realize all of the cleverness of Sondheim's lyrics, instead of just categorizing this into "movie musical" category. THAT would upset me a lot... I hope it wins the Oscar!
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#37re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/20/06 at 12:02amI am definitely not against Sweeney as a movie (I'll judge it when I see it). I'm just worried about the casting of "movie stars" rather than singing actors. I think Burton's cinematography will definitely be interesting to watch though (as it always is).
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#38re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/20/06 at 12:32amum..no Carl Magnum..I think the revival is drech
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#39re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/20/06 at 12:49am
OK here are my thoughts:
I would love for the big movie producers to stay true to the original content of any Broadway musical, but alas they rarely do. They are trying to appeal to a bigger audience. One that isn't as crazy about Broadway as we are.
Thus, my next idea. I think it's great that producers are trying to get more people to notice Broadway. I don't think people understand how a musical can take you to another place, one that isn't full of daily stresses. I love my shows, I always have songs in my head.
I'll admit, I saw RENT on Broadway after seeing the movie, but it didn't bother me. Yes, the stage version was so much better (although I didn't really like Matt Caplan), but the movie version was good as well. It even got some of my co-workers who say they hate musicals to love it. Now they are constantly bugging me to borrow the CD.
SO instead of ripping on the producers and directors of these movie musicals, let's encourage them. If they can get enough people to enjoy musicals, Broadway will succeed. People will start buying tickets to shows and actors will have jobs.
Ok I'm off my soap box now.
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WORDS TO LIVE BY:
As we stumble along on life's funny journey. As we stumble along into the blue. We look here and we look there, seeking answers anywhere. Never sure of where to turn or what to do.
Still we bumble our way through life's crazy labyrinth. Barely knowing left from right nor right from wrong. And the best that we can do is hope a blue bird, will sing his song as we stumble along.
COOOOLkid
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#40re: Who is against the Sweeney Todd Movie?
Posted: 8/20/06 at 1:07am
People will start buying tickets to shows
Oh, good. Maybe some shows that actually deserve to run long will have a long healthy life!
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