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Post by jo on Mar 20, 2017 10:32:26 GMT -5
The interview is actually from the LOGAN NYC media panel interviews, before he had his skin cancer surgery. But there is a little bit of detail that referred to his hectic SHOWMAN schedule -- entertainment.mb.com.ph/2017/03/20/hugh-jackman-on-endings-and-beginnings/It looks like it has been a very hectic time for multi-tasker Hugh! I hear filming will wrap sometime soon. Hope Hugh can then take a long, well-deserved break with his family! Jo |
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Post by jo on Mar 21, 2017 8:13:13 GMT -5
Listed among the cast is Broadway musical theatre actor Will Swenson. People are probably more familiar with him as being married to Audra McDonald.
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Post by jo on Mar 22, 2017 4:04:38 GMT -5
On an aside -- if this is another hint of how our SHOWMAN composers write music that advances the story :
Pasek and Paul have written a new song for an episode of THE FLASH --
Here's the song on YouTube :
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Post by mamaleh on Mar 24, 2017 10:05:35 GMT -5
Seems it's a little known fact that P. T. Barnum had a preference for tight pants. Thank you, P. T.
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Post by jo on Mar 24, 2017 18:48:44 GMT -5
It looks like they're trying to complete filming shortly, from what I hear.
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Post by jo on Mar 24, 2017 20:26:38 GMT -5
Young Ellis Rubin has newly been listed on IMDB as the child actor who portrays the young P.T.Barnum --  www.ellis-rubin.com/ |
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Post by njr on Mar 25, 2017 10:35:18 GMT -5
Seems it's a little known fact that P. T. Barnum had a preference for tight pants. Thank you, P. T. Ellen  Nancy |
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Post by jo on Mar 25, 2017 17:55:28 GMT -5
Posted on March 23 --
Didn't Robert work with Zac in one movie in the past?
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Post by jo on Mar 25, 2017 20:01:33 GMT -5
The poster ( who may have been doing some artistic type of work for the production and has been updating once in a while) may have also hinted of the film wrap -- www.imgrum.org/media/1478303033396924433_1139983774Like Hugh initially, she may have also thought that Wolverine was a character derived from the wolf  Since there is restriction on any set photography or of her artistic illustrations that relate to the production, she usually includes an artwork to accompany her occasional internet messages. |
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Post by jo on Mar 25, 2017 21:07:07 GMT -5
I'm getting great vibes imagining that scene from SHOWMAN  This movie is going to be great -- and loved by the entire family! Dad would see how talented Hugh Jackman is apart from being Wolverine, Mom would of course be a great fan of Hugh, Teenage Son is still sad because of the departure of Wolvie but also following the antics of Zac and falling for Zendaya, Teenage Daughter would of course sigh over Zac and root for Zendaya, little boy and girl would love the circus, grandpa or grandma might even remember The Greatest Show on Earth ...and Broadway fans are going to love the music! And being released during the holiday season, it will be a great date movie -- of course, in keeping with the mood! Okay, who did I miss  Although I wished they would have hired me ( assuming I was in NYC at the time) among the circus audience -- I would even pay them to do that ... The audience is not in 19th century gear, though ... I would gladly find one such costume, if necessary - LOL! Jo |
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Post by qwerty on Mar 26, 2017 1:07:19 GMT -5
Since today is the last day of filming, I'm happy and sad at the same time. I'm happy we're a few months away till at least the trailer comes out but I'm sad we won't be hearing this movie for a while.
I do like how they are very secretive on this movie, like there are no exclusive photos and all we see are very few teasers of the place.
I'm surprised filming took longer than I expected. Usually filming is around 2 months right? I think this took around 4-5 months. And this project has been in the greenlight since 2009 so yeah haha anyways, I can't wait for the trailer. We might get it around on October at most?
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Post by qwerty on Mar 26, 2017 1:08:49 GMT -5
Posted on March 23 -- Didn't Robert work with Zac in one movie in the past? Jo They did, Dirty Grandpa |
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Post by jo on Mar 26, 2017 1:19:13 GMT -5
I think the filming was right on schedule!
They did have a 2.5- to 3-week break for the holiday season last year up to first week of January ... and then had to take another break when Hugh went on his LOGAN promo tour( a long one - maybe at least another 2 weeks!).
Two months filming is probably for indie-type movies or other small budget films, but not for action or spectacle type like studio-produced movie musicals. I think the total filming time was about 3 months or so, net of the interruptions.
The film project had undergone a lot of difficulties from 2009!
But now - it will be post-production that comes next...before we probably see a trailer. I wonder if Pasek and Paul will also do the film scoring ( which happens during post-prod), on top of composing the musical score?
So, Michael Gracey and his editors will now be in the Edit Suite! Will there be reshoots -- we'll see...
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Post by jo on Mar 26, 2017 1:48:49 GMT -5
Not really It was announced as a potential project by Hugh Jackman in 2009 under his SEED Productions banner ...and there was early support from FOX ( even giving it a release date, first for December 25, 2016, later moved to December 25, 2017) but the project was actually given an official greenlight only after the last reading for FOX execs in February 2016! Also, there was a changing of the guard at FOX, with Jim Gianopulos being replaced by Stacy Snider as Fox Studio Chief! So, it had to undergo the executive-transition period, too! Then there was the schedule for filming LOGAN ( then called Wolverine 3) which was delayed to accommodate the final revisions in the script and of course the physical preparation of Hugh Jackman for that role. Filming for LOGAN started a bit late in late May to catch its own film release date of March 3, 2017...so it had to be given the priority in Hugh's schedule! I also heard that during the LOGAN filming, especially in New Orleans, that Hugh was doing some work re SHOWMAN as producer and co-star ( such as screen-testing with other cast members). And after the LOGAN filming, Hugh had to take a break ( required between movie filming...and because the LOGAN filming must have been terribly exhausting for him!). Plus like Les Miserables the film project had to undergo a long rehearsal period ( maybe almost a month?) before filming could start. So, maybe 4 months more or less, including rehearsals? Les Miserables, another movie musical, also started rehearsals in late January/early February ( actually, Hugh himself underwent about 2 months of rehearsals but about a month for the other cast members), before filming started in late March and principal photography being completed in late June. A lot of drama, from what I hear...but the reels or is it digital media are now in the can  That's it for principal photography  So we wait now for the second leg of Hugh Jackman's great, great year!  Jo |
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Post by qwerty on Mar 26, 2017 2:48:35 GMT -5
I think the filming was right on schedule! They did have a 2.5- to 3-week break for the holiday season last year up to first week of January ... and then had to take another break when Hugh went on his LOGAN promo tour( a long one - maybe at least another 2 weeks!). Two months filming is probably for indie-type movies or other small budget films, but not for action or spectacle type like studio-produced movie musicals. I think the total filming time was about 3 months or so, net of the interruptions. The film project had undergone a lot of difficulties from 2009! But now - it will be post-production that comes next...before we probably see a trailer. I wonder if Pasek and Paul will also do the film scoring ( which happens during post-prod), on top of composing the musical score? So, Michael Gracey and his editors will now be in the Edit Suite! Will there be reshoots -- we'll see... Jo At least now its almost over! And Hugh and the cast can finally take a break haha I saw some of Michael Gracey's commercials and its not half bad. The lipton commercial with Hugh was cool. I hope there won't be any reshoots because from what I heard, if a movie has reshoots, its a bad sign. Nevertheless, I really can't wait to see all the teasers and trailers soon |
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Post by qwerty on Mar 26, 2017 2:52:00 GMT -5
Not really It was announced as a potential project by Hugh Jackman in 2009 under his SEED Productions banner ...and there was early support from FOX ( even giving it a release date, first for December 25, 2016, later moved to December 25, 2017) but the project was actually given an official greenlight only after the last reading for FOX execs in February 2016! Also, there was a changing of the guard at FOX, with Jim Gianopulos being replaced by Stacy Snider as Fox Studio Chief! So, it had to undergo the executive-transition period, too! Then there was the schedule for filming LOGAN ( then called Wolverine 3) which was delayed to accommodate the final revisions in the script and of course the physical preparation of Hugh Jackman for that role. Filming for LOGAN started a bit late in late May to catch its own film release date of March 3, 2017...so it had to be given the priority in Hugh's schedule! I also heard that during the LOGAN filming, especially in New Orleans, that Hugh was doing some work re SHOWMAN as producer and co-star ( such as screen-testing with other cast members). And after the LOGAN filming, Hugh had to take a break ( required between movie filming...and because the LOGAN filming must have been terribly exhausting for him!). Plus like Les Miserables the film project had to undergo a long rehearsal period ( maybe almost a month?) before filming could start. So, maybe 4 months more or less, including rehearsals? Les Miserables, another movie musical, also started rehearsals in late January/early February ( actually, Hugh himself underwent about 2 months of rehearsals but about a month for the other cast members), before filming started in late March and principal photography being completed in late June. A lot of drama, from what I hear...but the reels or is it digital media are now in the can That's it for principal photography So we wait now for the second leg of Hugh Jackman's great, great year! Jo I first heard about this when Zac was subject to star in this project around 2015. He was still in negotions and there were rumors how shooting will start around summer 2015. But I think it got delayed because both Zac and Hugh had a busy schedule that time. Plus, I remembered Zac did some vocal prep around Feb. I think Hugh and Zac practiced a lot of singing and dancing around Spring-Summer of 2016? Not sure but like I said, I'm happy filming is over and we have like 9 months away till the movie gets released |
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Post by jo on Mar 26, 2017 3:47:44 GMT -5
Not necessarily It's during post-production when lapses are found and/or there is a need to portray a scene better. It happens all the time especially when the project has the luxury of doing it - such as a big enough budget or time is not the issue. We are used to it for big-budget movies like the XMen franchise. Occasionally, when word leaks out that the studio is not happy with the overall tone that major changes have to be done, then that spells out a bit of trouble. But usually it could be a conflict in artistic concept or direction. I doubt it would happen that way for SHOWMAN -- after all, they did several workshops for the musical score ( and using big Broadway names to sing the songs!) and there were table readings for the script without the score being sung. Both were attended by FOX execs so there is already agreement on who the project would proceed! The final script was done by Michael Arndt ( who won an Oscar for one movie and got nominated for another, with some inputs from Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon and original writer Jenny Bicks). The musical score was done by newly-crowned Oscar winners ( for lyrics for Lalaland) Pasek and Paul. We have an ace cinematographer ( also an Oscar nominee) and presumably the production design is also topnotch ( also headed by an Oscar nominee). I am sure the Sound people ( also Oscar nominee-head) and the Makeup/Costume crew are also tops. Visual effects are under supervision of an experienced man in the area, Michael Gracey. Michael and another assistant handled the directions of the choreography. Also, a Broadway name handled the musical supervision. Producers Jackman and Mark have the experience and contacts for attracting talent to this project both in Hollywood and on Broadway! Now, it is the acting side which the cast have to take care of. Michelle has 4 Oscar nods and has experience in a Broadway musical ( I am not sure, but I think Ben Brantley of the New York Times rated her better than Emma Stone when they followed one another in Cabaret). Hugh has an Oscar nod for Les Miserables and has extensive musical theatre experience ( from Beauty and the Beast to Back on Broadway!) -- and has had some praiseworthy dramatic movies. Preasumably, Zac, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya can do their share! So, if there are any reshoots, they would likely be just to polish the movie Jo |
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Post by jo on Mar 26, 2017 4:11:06 GMT -5
Zac was the first of the major cast to sign up. There were rumors early on when filming might start but they never materialized into reality ( thus the original release date was moved from 2016 to 2017). The delay, I suspect, was because it was still undergoing the process of getting a greenlight from FOX. In February 2016, there was a final reading for FOX execs. Zac was not around ( but he was seen with Hugh in one of the rehearsal studios on Broadway before that) for the reading and Hugh had just had his skin cancer surgery the day before -- so Jeremy Jordan ( of Newsies) and Pasek and Paul sang the songs for them. But during the finale song, Hugh ( against doctor's orders) stood up and started singing over Jeremy Jordan! It was supposed to have been a stunning moment ( according to people who were there). It must have been his instinct that his actual performance will swing the FOX execs favor!
I am not sure if Hugh and Zac had anytime during spring/summer of 2016 practicing the songs - other than the time they must have had prior to or during their rehearsals at Pearl Studios ( I do know that they have a duet together) - because Hugh was heavily involved with his other passion project, his finale Wolverine movie called LOGAN! He was heavily collaborating with director James Mangold ( who also co-wrote the screenplay) on the direction and execution details for LOGAN. They started filming in May 2016 and it took them to faraway locations from NYC-- in New Orleans, Mississippi and then New Mexico! They wrapped on August 19 and then Hugh took off for Australia for his break. Hugh was likely practicing his singing and dancing maybe in his trailer ( as he usually does when he has an upcoming musical project on Broadway or on film or hosting an awards show).
Let's hope post-production is smooth sailing and that Michael Gracey can deliver a well-made and entertaining movie ( most likely rated in the PG-range)!
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Post by qwerty on Mar 26, 2017 4:22:22 GMT -5
Not necessarily It's during post-production when lapses are found and/or there is a need to portray a scene better. It happens all the time especially when the project has the luxury of doing it - such as a big enough budget or time is not the issue. We are used to it for big-budget movies like the XMen franchise. Occasionally, when word leaks out that the studio is not happy with the overall tone that major changes have to be done, then that spells out a bit of trouble. But usually it could be a conflict in artistic concept or direction. I doubt it would happen that way for SHOWMAN -- after all, they did several workshops for the musical score ( and using big Broadway names to sing the songs!) and there were table readings for the script without the score being sung. Both were attended by FOX execs so there is already agreement on who the project would proceed! The final script was done by Michael Arndt ( who won an Oscar for one movie and got nominated for another, with some inputs from Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon and original writer Jenny Bicks). The musical score was done by newly-crowned Oscar winners ( for lyrics for Lalaland) Pasek and Paul. We have an ace cinematographer ( also an Oscar nominee) and presumably the production design is also topnotch ( also headed by an Oscar nominee). I am sure the Sound people ( also Oscar nominee-head) and the Makeup/Costume crew are also tops. Visual effects are under supervision of an experienced man in the area, Michael Gracey. Michael and another assistant handled the directions of the choreography. Also, a Broadway name handled the musical supervision. Producers Jackman and Mark have the experience and contacts for attracting talent to this project both in Hollywood and on Broadway! Now, it is the acting side which the cast have to take care of. Michelle has 4 Oscar nods and has experience in a Broadway musical ( I am not sure, but I think Ben Brantley of the New York Times rated her better than Emma Stone when they followed one another in Cabaret). Hugh has an Oscar nod for Les Miserables and has extensive musical theatre experience ( from Beauty and the Beast to Back on Broadway!) -- and has had some praiseworthy dramatic movies. Preasumably, Zac, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya can do their share! So, if there are any reshoots, they would likely be just to polish the movie Jo I agree, I think there won't be any reshoots since they did so much effort in this movie. And A+ on the cast and crew tbh What I'm excited for this are the songs and dancing. I saw La La Land and I liked the songs but I want more dancing tbh. Thankfully, I heard there will be a lot of dancing here because its gonna be a family musical like Mary Poppins and Sound of Music. Its Michael Gracey whom I'm not sure og because it is his first time on directing a major movie but I'm gonna give him a benefit of a doubt, I will judge his directing once I see this movie 😊 As for the cast, we all know Hugh can sing an act. as for Zendaya, idk about her but I'm 99.9% sure Zac will be able to handle his role well since he has a lot of musical experiences already. And Michelle Williams is an Oscar nominee so I think she will also do great 😊 |
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Post by qwerty on Mar 26, 2017 4:26:56 GMT -5
Zac was the first of the major cast to sign up. There were rumors early on when filming might start but they never materialized into reality ( thus the original release date was moved from 2016 to 2017). The delay, I suspect, was because it was still undergoing the process of getting a greenlight from FOX. In February 2016, there was a final reading for FOX execs. Zac was not around ( but he was seen with Hugh in one of the rehearsal studios on Broadway before that) for the reading and Hugh had just had his skin cancer surgery the day before -- so Jeremy Jordan ( of Newsies) and Pasek and Paul sang the songs for them. But during the finale song, Hugh ( against doctor's orders) stood up and started singing over Jeremy Jordan! It was supposed to have been a stunning moment ( according to people who were there). It must have been his instinct that his actual performance will swing the FOX execs favor! I am not sure if Hugh and Zac had anytime during spring/summer of 2016 practicing the songs - other than the time they must have had prior to or during their rehearsals at Pearl Studios ( I do know that they have a duet together) - because Hugh was heavily involved with his other passion project, his finale Wolverine movie called LOGAN! He was heavily collaborating with director James Mangold ( who also co-wrote the screenplay) on the direction and execution details for LOGAN. They started filming in May 2016 and it took them to faraway locations from NYC-- in New Orleans, Mississippi and then New Mexico! They wrapped on August 19 and then Hugh took off for Australia for his break. Hugh was likely practicing his singing and dancing maybe in his trailer ( as he usually does when he has an upcoming musical project on Broadway or on film or hosting an awards show). Let's hope post-production is smooth sailing and that Michael Gracey can deliver a well-made and entertaining movie ( most likely rated in the PG-range)! Jo Wow, talk about dedication. Despite just having a surgery, Hugh still managed to sing haha But anyways, I think this project really took a long proccess. Honestly, I think way back in 2009 they intended it to be something like Les Miserables (in my opinion) then they probably changed the script and made it a classical family picture. Before, the plot sounded more of P.T. Barnum's love affair with the role of Rebecca. I think they decided to change the plot and made the story how the circus was foundes and I am really GLAD they took that route. More people would be interested in watching how the circus was founded rather than P.T.'s love story 😂 anyways, I'm sure this film will be magical and amazing |
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Post by jo on Mar 26, 2017 4:36:16 GMT -5
Even if there are minor reshoots, it is likely not going to cause worries. Let's hope test screenings are very positive and audience reactions agree with how the movie musical was crafted. Re the dancing -- the story is set in the 19th century but the movie is supposed to have a contemporized patina. That has made me more curious as to the dancing -- would we have some golden-days-of-Hollywood-musicals and will we see Hugh and Michelle dance like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers? Somehow I cannot imagine them dancing ala Swayze or ala Travolta timelines? Or what about Hugh and Zac -- will it be tap dance, as they seemed to have had top hats and canes during rehearsals?? I think the reference to Sound of Music and Mary Poppins refer to the fact that there are Barnum kids involved in the storyline as well as a circus story. But the reference to West Side Story with the Jerome Robbins choreography could be the template for the movie?? That would be exciting and would seem more modern! Hugh and Zac are both accomplished dancers ( Hugh with Oklahoma!, Boy from Oz, back on Broadway and Oscar/Tony hostings...Hugh with his High School Musical days) but it would also be a treat to hear them sing! Solos, duets, ensemble songs! And of course I am also looking for some dramatic conflict in the storyline so it would all tick the boxes for yearend awards Jo |
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