Red 75 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Frankly I'd rather see Spileberg take the reigns and direct a summer "B" film like Transformers.It would be better than Michael Bay, that's for sure.
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished. 15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.He should take a lesson from Durabont, and make Lincoln down and dirty like Frank did the Mist.
MSM 194 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished. 15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.He should take a lesson from Durabont, and make Lincoln down and dirty like Frank did the Mist.Maybe it's just time for him to retire.
Wojo 2,458 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Get over yourselfSorry, I didn't realize I was full of myself over this.
Elmo Lewis 7 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished.15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.15 years ago, Spielberg was still making safe choices, like Hook, or Jurassic Park. And his movies were not being used a pawns in a game between studios like now.Again, I could say that "Universal is so broke they won't even finance Spielberg's movie" based on the same information as you. Both interpretations would be, as interpretations very often are, wrong.BTW, that's a cool representation of me in your sig.
Hitch 60 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Let's all donate $10 each to help the good ship S.S. Poseidon along.
Luke Skywalker 2,383 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Joe says the sky is blue, Luke says technically its azure, Tom says well its gray here, Datameister says its spelled bleu. Isnt it just shades of cyan in the end? (well except tom's color)I dont think we are in the same wagon But i suppose you just wanted to call me nitpicker
Wojo 2,458 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I think they need to film a biopic about William Henry Harrison in the style of 24, in real-time. I think his presidency was short enough that it just might work.
Dean1700 5 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 No I think Mark and I have been right and that Spielberg doesn't get the automatic pass he once did, and the fact that Dreamworks has basically failed doesn't say much good.Now that is an opinion and not news.
Wojo 2,458 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Hey, this is a message board. You want facts, go to Wikipedia.
artyjeffrey 20 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 One of these days some studio is going to look at Steven and say, "you know Steve you're making hits but we're not seeing the same returns. The studio feels we need to step in and make some changes to your film. Dump Williams and get some more contemporary hip composer and then here are some other changes...." etc etc etcThat is why I say what I say.Frankly I'd rather see Spileberg take the reigns and direct a summer "B" film like Transformers.I wonder when that will actually happen, like when Hitchcock was being told he was old news and subsequently got rid of Herrmann. The only reason it hasn't happened to Lucas is that Lucas financed his own movies; he set himself up to be such a godfigure that no one could tell him "Dude, you ain't got it no more."Eww. Then Spielberg, shunned by the studios, turns to his old friend GL to finance his films. With GL giving him creative input. Ewwwwwwwww....... Never. Anything but that. Retire or something before that.
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 did you guys know that Spielberg's take from Universal Studios in Florida is upwards of 50 million dollars.Why doesn't he finance it himself.
Henry B 51 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished. 15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.Fifteen years ago we weren't entering a severe financial crisis.
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished. 15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.Fifteen years ago we weren't entering a severe financial crisis.doesn't seem to have affected the boxoffice Henry,
Koray Savas 2,260 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Um, this whole thread is mainly about how box office doesn't matter.
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Um, this whole thread is mainly about how box office doesn't matter.no Koray it hasn't been.
Koray Savas 2,260 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Considering all the talk about box office grosses and production costs, and Blum's points about box office not being the source of profit after taking all other factors in consideration, yeah it is.What has it been mainly about for you, Joey? Bashing Spielberg and Williams?
JoeinAR 1,957 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 leave it to you Koray to get it wrong, Blume has 3 posts out of 99. No the thread hasn't been about the boxoffice, it has been about clout and those that agree with Me and Mark that Spielberg's is not what is was.
Henry B 51 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I'd like to see some figures proving that the economic crisis is having no effect on Hollywood and that Spielberg can't get Lincoln made purely because of his "diminishing clout."
QMM 4 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I'd like to see some figures proving that the economic crisis is having no effect on Hollywood and that Spielberg can't get Lincoln made purely because of his "diminishing clout."Joe said it. I mean really, what more do you need?
Jill Sandwich 11,165 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished. 15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.Fifteen years ago we weren't entering a severe financial crisis.Wasn't there a big recession in the early 1990's?
Dean1700 5 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished. 15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.Fifteen years ago we weren't entering a severe financial crisis.Wasn't there a big recession in the early 1990's?In Australia there was. It was the one we had to have otherwise we'd have become a banana republic.
Quintus 6,494 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished. 15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.Fifteen years ago we weren't entering a severe financial crisis.Wasn't there a big recession in the early 1990's?Nice to see not everyone on this board is a complete dumb f*cker.
BurgaFlippinMan 7 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 did you guys know that Spielberg's take from Universal Studios in Florida is upwards of 50 million dollars.Why doesn't he finance it himself.And use his own money? You have to be crazy or Mel Gibson to do that.
Dean1700 5 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 did you guys know that Spielberg's take from Universal Studios in Florida is upwards of 50 million dollars.Why doesn't he finance it himself.And use his own money? You have to be crazy or Mel Gibson to do that.Yeah. We don't want Mr Spielberg going down the same road GL did by wasting good money on characters like Jar Jar Binks.
Mr. Breathmask 624 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 I'd call The Empire Strikes Back a worthwile investment though.
Richard P 5,302 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 put the pipe down Tom, if the man goes begging, which he did, its a sign his clout is dimished. 15 years ago who'd beleive that Spielberg could not get 50 million dollars to make a movie.Fifteen years ago we weren't entering a severe financial crisis.Maybe it's more the subject matter and not Spielberg's ability? Economy isn't in great shape, and as I said before, it's not a movie subject that magnetically draws people in. I can perfectly understand why this was turned down.if the man goes begging, which he didReally? On his knees?
ST-321 42 Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Maybe Spielberg will direct and Williams will score this novel about Lincoln:http://scifiwire.com/2009/04/zombies-mash-up-author-re.php
Josh500 1,620 Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Is Spielberg shooting it now? What's the latest on this project? It's rumored that he started shooting it in early 2009, for a release in November. Any truth to that?
Luke Skywalker 2,383 Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 didnt you read that the project is on stand-by?
Josh500 1,620 Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Well, if anyone has new info on this, he could post it here.I'm thinking Spielberg has gotta do SOMETHING this year and the next, besides TINTIN...
Josh500 1,620 Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 Sorry, I admit I'm selective. I just don't have the time to read everything that's being posted here...
Josh500 1,620 Posted April 11, 2009 Posted April 11, 2009 yes,your too busy making pollsYes, that's it exactly. Next poll: Which do you like more? Star Wars or Star Trek?
Koray Savas 2,260 Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Spielberg still has his eye on Lincoln even though Robert Redford is soon to start filming his own film about Lincoln entitled The Conspirators. Source: Variety
Quintus 6,494 Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Spielberg's Lincoln project has never been in any doubt as far as this observer was concerned. I remember finding this thread to be a tad over zealous when it appeared.
Simon R. 10 Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 I am sure Spielberg could finance all of this by himself if it was so important to him...But I can't say this project has excited me at all - neither for the film or the score - so fine with me.
Koray Savas 2,260 Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 Liam Neeson Quits Spielberg's LincolnNeeson says he's too old and that it's past his sell-by date.
Joe Brausam 234 Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 I guess that's pretty much the nail in the coffin for this film. It's a shame, I was honestly looking forward to it.
Krang 1 Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 Does this mean Williams will now have time to score Deathly Hallows Part 2?
Brónach 1,330 Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 Does this mean Interstellar can get made after War Horse?
Muad'Dib 2,059 Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 According to what I've read, Daniel Day-Lewis might end up replacing Neeson for the main role. Also, Spielberg recently said that he spend the last two years putting Dreamworks back on its feet, that's why there was a lack of films from him in that time. However, and if I'm not mistaken, the new deal with Disney says that Spielberg will direct six films in the next years, starting with War Horse. And the following is my own thinking, but if Spielberg is able to get his box-office mojo back, he will be able to direct anything he wants, possibly Lincoln and/or Interstellar. Also, I want him to do Pirate Latitudes. Imagine the score we could get with that one!
Laserschwert 676 Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 Indy 5... c'mon, there's one last Indy flick in all of them to make up for Crystal Skull!
Xander Harris 9,673 Posted August 1, 2010 Posted August 1, 2010 No more Indiana Jones. But I'll settle for 6 more JW scores. There's got to be something good to be had in there.
Elmo Lewis 7 Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 Read and rejoice if you will:http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/daniel-day-lewis-to-star-in-lincoln-for-director-steven-spielberg-and-dreamworks/
Quintus 6,494 Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 Oh great, another epic, this time a biopic, for Day-Lewis to well and truly smite with his scene decimating ACTING.
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