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Post by Talissa on May 6, 2003 10:38:00 GMT 11
Thoughts, people? I don't think I've heard of Gerard Butler, and I certainly haven't heard of Emmy Rossum. Oh yes, and don't worry about war starting about this in here because, unlike some places, we don't have people who are sitting around itching to cause trouble. And if this does cause trouble, well I can just ban myself, can't I?  ~Julia |
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Post by Buff on May 6, 2003 11:11:52 GMT 11
Biographical information is still being collected on Gerard Butler, but this much can be said based on interviews, which are by no means considered fact, but is the best source at the moment: Full Name: Gerard James Butler Birthday: November 13, 1969 Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland Marital Status: Single and currently unattached Family: He is the youngest of three children (he has a brother and sister) and spent time the first few years of his life in Canada before returning to Scotland. Former Occupation: Lawyer (He has a law degree from Glasgow University, where he was also president of the school's law society) Home: Splits his time between London and Los Angeles Skills: Football, horse riding, skiing, water skiing. Lead singer in rock band "Speed". Other Info: He stopped drinking alcohol three years ago. He has NEVER been engaged (contrary to claims made by some). This information (and for more) from here: www.gerardbutler.netBuff  |
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Post by Talissa on May 6, 2003 11:34:38 GMT 11
Well, that's certainly very interesting, and I can't say I'm ever likely to actually need to know most of that information, but thank you for that *lol*
Now, I won't make any assumptions on the fact that he was in a rock band, because there are people in rock bands occasionally who can actually sing.
~Julia
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Post by Buff on May 6, 2003 16:50:45 GMT 11
You're right about rock singers. From memory, the lead singer from the group George was classically trained before she and her brother started the band. The bad news in all this is that Anthony is NOT doing the movie    Buff |
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Post by Tinechorwen on May 6, 2003 19:30:45 GMT 11
Stupid ALW....stupid movie. I sound like a four year old...lol, not good. Yes, I'm sad that a theatre name is obviously not going to get the chance to play the role, Warlow or MC. I do support TMCPMC, please don't beat me, and there is definitely ALOT of negativity towards them from a few at musicals.net. I think their cause is great, but I understand that it's a bit late now, and they've obviously turned MC after from the part which is there loss. I can't remember her name, but the lead singer from George has a FANTASTIC voice, she's so cool. *sigh* But this Butler rumour is definitely freaking me out, I think if he had the singing talent to portray the role he would have figured it out and been a famous broadway star, or be producing cds by the ton. But then again, if he does get cast, we could be in for a surprise...then again ALW thinks Bandares can sing, which is obviously not the case. I really want to it to be successful, that is all. I don't want a teeny boppy version of POTO in which ALW re writes all the music because the singers can't sing the parts, like Evita. Lol, okay, think my vent is done....and don't worry, if any of you hate MC I won't bite your heads off. |
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Post by Talissa on May 6, 2003 22:49:28 GMT 11
It would be interesting to see whether Anthony would accept the role if it were offered to him. He might not want to be involved in it, since he seems to be slightly conservative when it comes to scores being butchered. Although perhaps if he were involved, they wouldn't butcher it as much. I don't hate MC, but I don't think he would have been good in the movie. He is getting old, and it is time to let a new actor don the mask. It would just be nice if he deserves the mask. I'm almost beyond caring about whether or not it's successful for the moment (When it gets closer to the release date, that will change, though ). I just want all the fuss to finish and to see how it turns out. ~Julia |
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Post by Tinechorwen on May 8, 2003 19:48:53 GMT 11
Yes, and if the movie was a failure I wouldn't want AW to be involved with it. Plus Joel S isn't interested in people with talent or anyone actually in the age range to play the role, (sarcasm intended) Yes, and if the movie was a failure I wouldn't want AW to be involved with it. Plus Joel S isn't interested in people with talent or anyone actually in the age range to play the role, (sarcasm intended.) I wish I could get unconnected from the casting news, but I'm worried if I don't check they'll have cast someone, and I won't know. I get most of my info from TMCPMC message boards, as those guys are pretty snappy on finding bits of news. I do wish they'd recorded MC in the role when they were originally going to film it, before ALW divorced Sarah Brightman. But it might be a bit late now, such a pitty. The thing that annoys me though, is ALW has been heard on several occasions to say that it is a pity the Julie Andrews didn't get cast in My Fair Lady. I don't think he has any respect for his masterpiece at all. And I'm sure you guys know this already, but Gerad Butler has turned the role down, as has Hugh Jackman due to his involvement with "A boy from Oz" and apparently Charlotte Church is too fat for Christine. Sure, she's a little chubby, but I wouldn't say overly, so much so that she couldn't pull of Christine. I'm not complaining though, I didn't really want her as Christine. |
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Post by Talissa on May 9, 2003 16:29:43 GMT 11
Yes, and if the movie was a failure I wouldn't want AW to be involved with it. Plus Joel S isn't interested in people with talent or anyone actually in the age range to play the role, (sarcasm intended) Yes, and if the movie was a failure I wouldn't want AW to be involved with it. Plus Joel S isn't interested in people with talent or anyone actually in the age range to play the role, (sarcasm intended.) *rubs eyes* I must be getting tired. I'm seeing double  I actually wouldn't have minded seeing Charlotte as Christine. Sure, she can be annoying, but she can sing, and we know that, which is more than can be said for the people they're actually considering. The problem with Charlotte, though, is not so much that she's too fat (a ridiculous excuse!) but that she's too young, I'd say. She just needs to mature a couple more years, and then I'd be more than happy to give her a chance. ~Julia |
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Post by Tinechorwen on May 9, 2003 20:07:32 GMT 11
*nods* Yep, I agree with you there, but I think those couple of years would be important for her vocal development as well, some of her high notes aren't as supported as they would be if she had matured a couple of years. And I know, how ridicolous is that? Sure, she's not a stick but I wouldn't even consider her slightly chubby. *sigh* Well, I guess Christine is supposed to be incredibley skinny, amazingly beautiful, (Church does have the looks though.) They seem more concerned with the actresses looks than they do her singing voice, which is typical of course. This has turned into another whine hasn't it? |
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Post by Talissa on May 10, 2003 12:02:29 GMT 11
It's all about the image of the film. A film with a gorgeous stick in the female lead role will be more likely to to sell tickets than one with a slightly chubbier girl. They were daring enough to cast Catherine Zeta Jones in Chicago. It was nice seeing her in it, though, because I'm about the same build as her, so it was reassuring in a way. And she definitely has the voice.
~Julia
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Post by Tinechorwen on May 15, 2003 19:04:18 GMT 11
I have a terrible habit of loosing threads.
I think that was an excellent choice, I know the die hard Chicago fans really wanted Bebe ---- (don't know her last name) to be in it, but I think she is abit older now although she could still probably pull it off. I thought Catherine's voice was great, and she isn't a complete stick which is great for every normal girls self image.
She is however completely stunning which I suppose is a pre requsite now for movies, movie/musicals.
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Post by Tinechorwen on May 20, 2003 19:07:07 GMT 11
New on the Phantom front, (although you've all probably heard this by now) The lead contender for the role of Christine has changed from Anne Hathaway to Emmy Rossum, (spelling could be wrong.) She is 16 years old, I repeat SIXTEEN YEARS OLD! And she is not even a mature looking 16 year old, she looks like a child. Okay, that technically suits Christine because she is suppose to be a young woman who looks like a child, but not a child looking like a younger child. And I'm seriously concerned that at the age of 16, how is this girl going to convincingly sing the part of Christine? Even if, by some freak of nature, she has the range, it won't be developed and it will not sound aedequate for the role of a young opera star with loads of potential. *sigh* It's getting worse and worse by the day, this movie is going to be a mess. Stating the obvious there of course. |
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Post by Talissa on May 21, 2003 13:29:39 GMT 11
Do we know anything else about Emily Rossum? Has she been in anything before? Has she had any vocal training?
~Julia
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Post by Buff on May 21, 2003 15:37:30 GMT 11
Born and raised in New York, NY, Emmy Rossum is already an entertainment veteran, having performed with the likes of Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti in the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, and has sung in a Carnegie Hall presentation of "The Damnation of Faust," conducted by James Levine. During her tenure at the Metropolitan Opera, Rossum performed in over twenty different operas in six different languages, and had the pleasure of working under the direction of Franco Zefferelli in "Carmen" and Tim Albery in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream."
Emmy made her television debut in the long-running daytime soap "As the World Turns", as Abigail Williams. She also appeared in the made-for-television movie "Genius," for which she received a nomination for the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie. Rossum starred in the ABC original movie "The Audrey Hepburn Story," winning critical praise for her portrayal as the young Audrey Hepburn. She also guest-starred on several television shows, including "Snoops," "Law & Order," and the critically acclaimed drama "The Practice." Emmy's additional television credits include "Only Love," "A Will of Their Own," and "Grace and Glorie."
In 2000, Emmy made her big screen debut as the Appalachian orphan Deladis in "Songcatcher." "Songcatcher" debuted in the Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival in January ‘00, winning the Special Jury Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance. Emmy received an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the category of Best Debut Performance for her portrayal as Deladis. Emmy can soon be seen in the romantic comedy "Passionada," directed by Dan Ireland and co-starring Jason Isaacs and Sofia Milos. She is also scheduled to appear in the off-beat thriller "Happy Now" set in a remote Welsh village with a cast including Ioan Gruffudd, Susan Lynch, and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers. She also has appeared in "It Had To Be You" and Eva Gardos' "An American Rhapsody," opposite Tony Goldwyn, Scarlett Johannson and Natasha Kinski.
When not working or in school, Emmy enjoys reading, talking on phone, and spending time with friends. Currently, Rossum divides her time between her home in Manhattan and Los Angeles.
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Post by Tinechorwen on May 21, 2003 19:57:52 GMT 11
From that description she does sound quite talented esp. for her age, but I can't imagine her roles in those operas would have bee large, she'd still be just a kid when she played them. She's go the looks, although I don't know whether she'll look old enough, I suppose they can do alot with makeup. What I really don't want out of this is the show being ruined and people coming out saying how wonderful it was and ruining my baby. Maybe I should go into hibernation until the whole thing is over. |
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