Zeta-Jones to Star in New Musical "Cleo" as Cleopatra

It's a film. Reread all the context clues in the article you posted, and you'll come to see why it's very obvious that it's a film.

Also, hysterically enough:

http://defamer.com/5068453/cleo-unites-a+list-talent-for-worlds-finest-bat****-3+d-musical

I smell a Razzie...

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Dreamgirls much?

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Always better to be morbidly curious, than curiously morbid!

Dont you just love that chorus line!

Haha! I was given a copy of 'Nefertiti' a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed it!

Updated On: 10/25/08 at 05:20 PM

Catherine and Hugh are hosting a charity event for the movie industry in November. Maybe they will compare notes on what they think of this concept - a live action 3D rock musical based on Cleopatra but set in the 1920's.

Sorry, but does anybody know what a live action musical is? Is it going to be a live stage musical which is filmed for screen release? Just like how many concerts are treated these days.

Otherwise, that is the only way I can imagine how a budget of $30 million would be enough for a movie musical, especially given the proposed leads. That amount would probably be sufficient for a stage musical ( with its less expensive sets and filming pace), which can be filmed several times and the best versions of scenes can make up the final product.

The other interesting thing is that it is famed Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh ( Sex,Lies, etc/Ocean 11 etc/Traffic/ Che) who is proposing the project.

Of course the more exciting aspect of this project ( if it happens) is the perfect pairing of Hugh and Catherine ( looks and musical theatre talent)! If not for this project, maybe for another movie musical??

Jo,

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Sounds like it's happening with Catherine and Hugh in the spring:

>>>Steven Soderbergh Talks Cleo Musical
Exclusive: Latest on his ambitious next
Source: Empire

Steven Soderbergh was in town this week to promote Che, his four-hour, two-part biopic of Che Guevara. All very serious stuff - but when Empire spoke to him at the Times BFI London Film Festival, we had to had to HAD TO ask him about the freshly-announced and wonderfully bizarre news that he's set to direct a 3D rock musical called Cleo, starring Hugh Jackman as Mark Antony and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Cleopatra.

“I've wanted to do a musical my whole career,” said Soderbergh, who's done just about everything else as a director. “I've been developing this on my own quietly, and I'm hoping to get it together for next Spring.”

Soderbergh is clearly delighted to have secured the services of Zeta-Jones (with whom he's worked before, on Traffic and Ocean's Twelve) and Jackman as his leads. After all, they have a background in musicals, and Zeta-Jones' Oscar came, of course, for Chicago. “They've got great voices,” said Soderbergh. “I've seen them live and they're amazing. Now we need a Caesar.”

That, history fans, means Caesar Octavian, the ruler determined to put Cleo and Mark Ant. in their place during their later years, rather than Julius, who famously dallied with Cleopatra in her younger days and would presumably appear in flashbacks at most in this story.

Either way, it's clear to see that Soderbergh is relishing the challenge of putting together the musical, which will be soundtracked by Guided By Voices. And, even though the story of Antony & Cleopatra ends in tragedy and asp-assisted suicide, this won't be as heavy as some of Soderbergh's output. “It's supposed to be fun – you're supposed to have a real good time,” he said. “I'm really excited about it.”

You and us both, sir. You and us both.


Empire Magazine

"Of course the more exciting aspect of this project ( if it happens) is the perfect pairing of Hugh and Catherine ( looks and musical theatre talent)! If not for this project, maybe for another movie musical??" --- jo

I agree

But... add my name to the "morbidly curious" list

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It looks like Hugh will be multi-tasking next spring - promoting the action movie WOLVERINE and working on this musical project. What a change of pace!

Sounds bizarre to me? Though these are both great Entertainers so even as a flop, it going to get attention. Hopefully it won't be one of those, "they are great performers but what is this?", kind of Movie.

I was liking the, "Cleopatra Jones" angle a lot more.