IN 'THE FINEST HOURS'
STEVEN SPIELBERG
TO PRODUCE 'THE KIDNAPPING OF EDGARDO MORTARA'
Well, since it's Easter, here's a religious topic for you: Steven
Spielberg has signed on to produce, and possibly direct, the big screen
adaptation of THE KIDNAPPING OF EDGARDO MORTARA book by David Kertzer!
The book tells the true story of a seven year old Italian-Jewish boy,
who was controversially removed from his parents in 1858, by the
authority of the Papal States, who raised him as a Catholic. He went on
to become a priest in the Augustinian order. Spielberg is currently
trying to cut the budget for his sf epic ROBOPOCALYPSE with Chris
Hemsworth, and is also writing MONTEZUMA historical epic!
Well, since it's Easter, here's a religious topic for you: Steven
Spielberg has signed on to produce, and possibly direct, the big screen
adaptation of THE KIDNAPPING OF EDGARDO MORTARA book by David Kertzer!
The book tells the true story of a seven year old Italian-Jewish boy,
who was controversially removed from his parents in 1858, by the
authority of the Papal States, who raised him as a Catholic. He went on
to become a priest in the Augustinian order. Spielberg is currently
trying to cut the budget for his sf epic ROBOPOCALYPSE with Chris
Hemsworth, and is also writing MONTEZUMA historical epic!
1ST 'MACBETH' PICS
WITH MICHAEL FASSBENDER AND MARION COTILLARD!
But the main treat today are the first pictures showing Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard in the new movie adaptation of 
MACBETH which is currently in production! Directed by Justin Kurzel will be set in the 11th century and will have the original 
dialogues from the Shakespeare's play about the ambitious Scottish lord who uses devious plans to become king and his even more ambitious wife!
MACBETH which is currently in production! Directed by Justin Kurzel will be set in the 11th century and will have the original dialogues from the Shakespeare's play about the ambitious Scottish lord who uses devious plans to become king and his even more ambitious wife! 
So tragic about that ferry capsizing.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd never heard the story of the New England rescue at sea. Could make for a good movie. :)
Yes, especially since we always hear that the crew was the first one to escape those wrecked ships :( I've seen it too: when US was bombing us back in 1999. I remember that when I was once in a train when the bombs started falling, the conductors and the driver of the train were the first one to runaway leaving us all passengers to just sit there and figure out what to do ourselves :)
DeleteI guess that's why those heroic stories are so rare.
DeleteAND, oh, Macbeth is going to be a beautiful cinematic story methinks. Thanks for the pics. Fassbender will make a wonderful Macbeth. :))
he will put the Mac in Beth :) /in my language MAC is the word we use when we call cats to come to us :) and he's a real tomcat isn't he?
DeleteNot a Chris Pine fan, but the movie itself sounds interesting.
ReplyDeletethose true story movies are always especially touching and moving
DeleteChris Pine looks like he could survive!
ReplyDeleteI do love MACBETH I hope it is a great rendition.
I'm deeply excited about MACBETH! Always loved the play and the cast is amazing. I'm so happy they've ditched that godawful Natalie UnImportant and hired Cotillard, although Blanchett would be my choice for the role
DeleteI would have gone with Blanchett too. An amazing actress with real gravitas.
Deleteshe'd rule that role... and she and Fassy would've made an outstanding couple :)
DeleteCouldn't agree more.
Deleteabsolutely
DeleteAnd I couldn't agree more with Wendy. So tell me, what were you people talking about?
Deleteabout Fassy Bending an Elven queen.....
DeleteAh... my favorite subject.
Deletewhose it isn't?
DeleteI hope that Macbeth will live up ...don't know if my translation's right...anyway, I hope Macbeth will be a good adaptation!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Phil.
I hope it will too, Phil, we do love those historical movies more than anything. The only problematic thing could be the use of original dialogues... it will be difficult to follow
DeleteMichael Fassbender will make a powerful Macbeth, I'm sure. And all of Spielberg's upcoming projects sound great too.
ReplyDeleteTotally agreed on both, Debs! I really hope Steven will manage to make MONTEZUMA since we haven't had movies on Incas, Aztecs, Mayans and similar tribes
DeleteI can't think of a better prince charming that Christopher Pine:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, Dez dear.
yep, he is perfect for the prince role and Fassy for the MacNaughty role :)
DeleteHope you are spending Easter with the kids and grandkids, dear
The Finest Hours sounds intriguing since it's based on a true story. I'd not heard about Johnny Depp playing in a Cinderella story.
ReplyDeletehe plays a big bad wolf :) The film will have a number of famous fairy tale characters
DeleteCinderella.... her again? Macbeth is my favorite play. I sure hope those hollyheads didn't insert 3D dinosaurs to spice up the action.
ReplyDeletethey might've even dressed the dino in a kilt....
DeleteI'm sure I'd be impressed if I peaked under that kilt.
DeleteIt might bite you though....
DeleteWell, in that case I think I'll pass.
Deletewise decision, a Jurassic one, we might call it
DeleteSteven Spielberg is a busy, busy man, huh?
ReplyDeleteI love a good fairytale, however, I am not a big Chris Pine fan. Hopefully, Into the Woods is still a good one anyway.
busy, but both those other two projects are expensive and probably won't get into production any time soon unless he cuts the budget down
DeleteWe read MACBETH in my British Lit class in 12th grade. I really liked it.
ReplyDeleteit is the best one of Shakespeare's plays
DeleteOne of my favourites is A Midsummer Nights Dream.
Deletemine too, dear, you know I played Puck in High School LOL
DeleteLots of good stuff here, Dez, and I thing Marion will be perfect at Lady Macbeth :)
ReplyDeletefingers crossed. She will be grieving a loss of child in the beginning of the film and that will be the source of her dissatisfaction
DeleteStephen Spielberg is keeping himself so busy, why would he need to worry about staying under a budget?
ReplyDeletebecause the movie is too expensive and he had flops in his recent career so the risk is big for the studio
DeleteI've seen so many adaptations of Macbeth, but none with Fassbender in it. Hamlet is a daunting role and doing it in the original language adds pressure. I hope he inhabits that character well!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed, I have no doubts he will do a marvellous job, I'm just not sure the wider audience will be able to enjoy the movie with the original dialogues
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