mrbellamy 6,753 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Deadline says maybe: http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/fox-revives-west-side-story-for-steven-spielberg-as-town-ponders-stacey-snider-move-and-dreamworks-future/ Hopefully he's not stupid enough to go through with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Lol whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,647 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 It's the quaintness that comes with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Like Jaws, WSS is pretty much unremakeable! The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,713 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 please no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,260 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 John could never live up to Lenny's example, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Not in this case, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,863 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I don't think he would even dare to try to compose new music. His adaptations would be nice, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,541 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 There's already a Spielberg musical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,647 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 And see how that ended up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,974 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Sounds like a great idea. It's a wonderful musical, but the Robert Wise film is incredibly dated and rather lacking in punch, no small thanks to Jerome Robbins's camp choreography. I could see Johnny writing some connective tissue if any of the narrative's going to be augmented, but all of it would be variations upon Lenny's material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,739 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Out of all of the rumored Spielberg projects to crop up in the last couple of years, this is the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 8,353 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 This won't happen, I'm sure of it.But Williams is a master arranger, so I'm sure he would have done a fine job with Bernstein's material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,974 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 But Williams is a master arranger, so I'm sure he would have done a fine job with Bernstein's material. Not to forget, he played the piano on the original soundtrack! This would be a nice full circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,565 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hmm, a bit tired of the music. if it's going to be a musical, then why not try something 'fresh'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 But you say this about every single proposed new Williams/Spielberg project and it's become a bit tiresome. Why not try something 'fresh'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,565 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'm the only one who said it so it's pretty fresh. BTW, I only say that about Williams, not Spielberg (not at all). Unlike you, I feel that Spielberg is searching for something different. And doing a musical might be exactly that ... but, supposing it's true, why does it have to be as overfamiliar as West Side Story? That's a valid question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Heh heh, I agree. I'd love Spielberg to make a musical. Just not this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,801 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I say it is a high time for Indiana Jones The Musical! Think about it! Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom the Musical with the original cast!Or Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Temple of the Last Skull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,647 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'm the only one who said it so it's pretty fresh. BTW, I only say that about Williams, not Spielberg (not at all). Unlike you, I feel that Spielberg is searching for something different. And doing a musical might be exactly that ... Spielberg did several sequences to get that out of his system, mainly 1941 and TOD. It's a technical exercise for him i think, and the only reason he possibly could ponder it is because some musicals in the recent past enjoyed some success and it could get a financing. Artistically, a re-do of WSS has nothing to offer beyond the technical, it's neither zeitgeist-y nor musically relevant. Just like with HARVEY, it seems an ill-informed choice of material for any top director ( a Rob Marshall would do a 'fine' Hollywoodworkmanlike job with it, though, as he did on GEISHA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,863 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'm listening to Bernstein's overture and the Shark attack parts fits perfectly with Sharky's avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I would absolutely LOVE this...but please wait until John Williams has stopped composing! That is priority one for the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,565 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Why? We already have it.Did Spielberg ever do a straight remake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Why? We already have it.Did Spielberg ever do a straight remake?I can't get enough of WWS. Even if it's just a tribute piece that doesn't bring anything new to the table, I'm sure I'd eat it up. The prospect of hearing Bernstein on a big screen in itself is enticing. I'm also interested to see Spielberg's take on it...aesthetically I'm sure it'd be very different than the 61 film.Always is a remake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Yep, Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,565 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Anyway, it reeks of commerce. Spielberg is following the money, not his heart.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,565 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Perfect example! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 There would be absolutely no point in remaking this. Spielberg, a deep lover of film and music, cannot possibly think this is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneBuckFilms 382 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 WSS was already put on film perfectly with the Robert Wise directed movie. It would be the most pointless remake since Gus Van Sant's reforming of Psycho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 It should show the Nazi atrocities in a more brutal way then the Robert Wise film did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,565 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Feels more like a project for Lars Von Trier then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,746 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 http://www.darkhorizons.com/spielberg-has-indiana-jones-5-west-next/ Wow, has it really been 18 months since Indy 5 was announced? If Spielberg chooses to do a West Side Story remake, I wonder if Williams would be involved? Perhaps as musical director? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviazn 273 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Presumably he would, as he was for Fiddler on the Roof. Too bad that's not an Oscar category anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,746 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 As it seems to be a modernised version, Williams could write new underscore, based on LBs themes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 2,887 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 It's weird to think that it's 2018 and the next new film music written by JW could be for an Indiana Jones film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Spielberg should leave WSS dafuq alone. 1977 and Smeltington 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I never pegged you for a musical guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I've always enjoyed the genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Really? Hmmmm... Reevaluating everything about @Quintus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Out of curiosity, have you never seen Singin' in the Rain? In no order my top ten favourite musicals would be: Singin' in the Rain Grease Oliver! Chicago West Side Story Mary Poppins Sweeney Todd The Rocky Horror Picture Show The Wizard of Oz Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 The best musical ever made is The Muppets Take Manhattan! Yes I have seen Singin'. No love for Saturday Night Fever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 It's pretty good yes, but it isn't a musical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 5,971 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 35 minutes ago, Quintus said: Out of curiosity, have you never seen Singin' in the Rain? In no order my top ten favourite musicals would be: Singin' in the Rain Grease Oliver! Chicago West Side Story Mary Poppins Sweeney Todd The Rocky Horror Picture Show The Wizard of Oz Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Let me guess...as a teenager you had Liza & Bette posters on your wall? Hmmmm. Which of the Rock Horror characters do you relate to most Quintus, and why? I may have a follow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 10,426 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 IN DIANA JONES 5?! I'd buy that, for a dollar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Nick1066 said: Hmmmm. Which of the Rock Horror characters do you relate to most Quintus, and why? Riff Raff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,456 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Quintus said: Riff Raff. Street rat? I don't buy that. igger6 and Tallguy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,449 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 What can I say, I just love listening out for the candy man all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 10,426 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 A great list, Lee. I'd have to say that mine would be: WEST SIDE STORY TOMMY NEW YORK, NEW YORK MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS A STAR IS BORN (1954) A STAR IS BORN (1976) CHITTY- CHITTY BANG-BANG THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG ON THE TOWN THE SOUND OF MUSIC AN AMERICAN IN PARIS PINK FLOYD THE WALL (stretching it a bit but what the hey) YELLOW SUBMARINE IT COULDN'T HAPPEN HERE The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,212 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Sorry about my stupidity, what do you consider a musical? Do it have to have a stage history, is La La Land a musical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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