REMINISCENCE : In Production (Potential Spoilers)

[jo]

While in New Orleans ( where he is likely winding up filming of REMINISCENCE) -- link courtesy of JackmansLanding :

LOL - I wonder if he was looking for Beetlejuice … Wrong venue, Mr. Music Man

And wasn't Hugh a fan of horror movies when he was young


Jo

[jo]

I've just read that the producing team for Reminiscence is topnotch. Besides the husband-and-wife team of Jonathan & LisaJoy Nolan, one producer Michael De Luca has recently been named as head of MGM in its new reorganization. Another producer Aaron Ryder is linked to Chris Nolan movies like The Prestige and Memento.


De Luca was once offered to run production under Jim Gianopulos at Paramount but refused it because he wanted to be top guy. He was also considered for Sony ( where he also worked in film production ) but left when Tom Rothman got the top job instead... But that means he is perceived as a strong producer/filmmaker ( in the sense of running big film operations).


Hopefully, this team has a better cinematic vision of the project...and are not just doing it for easy $$$ (Bad Education - ahem!). Maybe if the movie turns out to be very good with sterling performances esp from Hugh - that they might even shoot for Oscar glory??

While the movie is a romantic ( I think some Hugh fans think or hope that it is pure romance given the set photos that we have seen) sci-fi thriller, it has also been described as "dystopian" in nature. Hey -- maybe that is the kind of movie that draws the attention of the awards community

Jo

[jo]

Another bit I picked up --

He worked with Scott Rudin on "The Social Network". He says he has tremendous respect for Rudin!

He also mentioned that Rudin and Aaron Sorkin are very close. I guess that was why Rudin picked up "To Kill A Mockingbird" as a theatrical project.

I am hoping that maybe, after TMM, Hugh will be able to work on a film project with Scott Rudin ( maybe even one scripted by Sorkin -- they almost did, with "Houdini" - I remember having lunch at the Rotunda in San Francisco when Hugh was doing the tryout show...and the waiter who happened to be a countryman shared that the previous day, he served lunch to Jackman and Sorkin). Who knows-- Michael de Luca might pick it up as a film product for MGM ( which he is expected to breathe life into).

Btw, if you are wondering how MGM continues to survive even if it seems its main project is focused on the James Bond franchise -- someone commented that their library vault is so rich in available material for TV and streaming that they don't even have to do much to survive. Maybe they might consider a modern remake of those glorious MGM musicals, with you-know-Hugh

Maybe the entry of a forceful personality like De Luca will bring back the glory of studio financing and distribution as represented by MGM, the number of studios having declined with the Disney takeover of Fox ( btw, they are now omitting the use of FOX in the name of their entities, hence 20th Century Fox is now 20th Century Studios) ??

At least Hugh's current projects get him in touch with people who are recognized tops in their fields.

Jo

[jo]

There is so much fascination with the tattoo --

[jo]

Can't imagine how this figures into the story - and whether it is important. Nick Bannister does not seem like Denny, the rogue cop in A Steady Rain who had a mermaid tattoo


www.justjared.com/2009/09/26/hugh-jackmans-forearm-tattoo-explained/

Jo

[hughmanity]

On set

http://instagram.com/p/B7n7QT4lcqf

[jo]

Lol - I saw the photo earlier but I wasn't sure it wasn't taken at the same time when the first set photos were posted

It seems their costume budget for this movie is quite economical - he seems to be wearing the same shirt and pants set as they were shown early on...

Hope it is just the story theme (and maybe the general look) which is "dystopian" and not the look of the cast

Will they wrap this week?


Jo

[jo]

The tattoo has become a point of interest

[hughmanity]

Haha-yes-- and underneath the shirt is the clear outline of the other wardrobe staple--the white tank undershirt  lol

Jan 22, 2020 23:52:43 GMT -5 jo said:

Lol - I saw the photo earlier but I wasn't sure it wasn't taken at the same time when the first set photos were posted

It seems their costume budget for this movie is quite economical - he seems to be wearing the same shirt and pants set as they were shown early on...

Hope it is just the story theme (and maybe the general look) which is "dystopian" and not the look of the cast

Will they wrap this week?


Jo

[jo]

Jan 23, 2020 7:52:17 GMT -5 hughmanity said:

Haha-yes-- and underneath the shirt is the clear outline of the other wardrobe staple--the white tank undershirt  lol

Jan 22, 2020 23:52:43 GMT -5 jo said:

Lol - I saw the photo earlier but I wasn't sure it wasn't taken at the same time when the first set photos were posted

It seems their costume budget for this movie is quite economical - he seems to be wearing the same shirt and pants set as they were shown early on...

Hope it is just the story theme (and maybe the general look) which is "dystopian" and not the look of the cast

Will they wrap this week?


Jo

Ahem! It is no ordinary tank undershirt ( aka wifebeater in the past ) -- it is actually high-end! If they followed what Hugh Jackman wore for the Wolverine trilogy

I do remember reading in the past that is made of very fine material and quite expensive - LOL!

Can't find that article anymore but this one also serves the purpose --

Any chance you could find the undershirt worn by Hugh Jackman as Wolverine? — Chris

The X-Men prequel won’t even hit theaters until May 1, but the trailer has already clawed its way onto the pop culture radar. Costumer Louise Mingenbach chose ”Richelieu” ribbed tanks by Swiss brand Zimmerli ($77; customshirt1.com) to show off Wolverine’s buff arms because she liked the top’s ”traditional look.” Mingenbach had each tank aged to a different level of distress, using about 50 in all. We hope she saved them to sell on eBay later.

And another one --

undershirtguy.com/hugh-jackmans-wolverine-tank-top/

Zimmerli Variegated Rib Tank Top
"For those interested, the special rib design (wide and narrow ribs in the same fabric) in this high-end tank from Zimmerli is known as a Variegated Rib."


Also from the same article, on the readers feedback


Tug
March 7, 2017 at 6:54 am
i’m only familiar with the zimmerli tank top shown here in this article, as that is the one tank top that got a lot of visual coverage.
but, in looking at photos from x2 on imdb (link), he is wearing this zimmerli richelieu rib tank top too.
sadly, the current price for the zimmerli richelieu rib tank top is a whopping $179 on customshirt1.com — which is pretty ridiculous if you ask me.

Sounds ridiculous...but isn't that the same thing for luxury ladies underwear, like La Perla


Jo

[jo]

Or did he just loosen his tie, after filming a scene (and took advantage of a break to record the message)?

[jo]

Has principal photography wrapped this weekend, as originally scheduled?

If they did, the difficult post-production phase starts...and its pace will likely lead to an announcement of the release date?

It would be interesting to know if eventual test screenings will take place … maybe with keen interest on shaping the ending of the story?

Jo

[jo]

Mojean Aria was a recipient of the Heath Ledger Scholarship. IIRC, Hugh was/is a benefactor of the scholarship program.


Jo

[jo]

IMDB lists the USA release date of REMINISCENCE as "2020", with no specific date. IMDB usually uses only official sources for information like this. Maybe they have inside info from the distributor Warner Bros Studio?

www.imdb.com/title/tt3272066/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_dt_dt



Jo

[jo]

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How Rebecca alludes to her role --

[jo]

IMDB has confirmed ( as of January 25, 2020) that REMINISCENCE is now in Post-Production.


www.imdb.com/title/tt3272066/?ref_=nv_sr_1


Jo

[jo]

Everyone wants a souvenir photo

[jo]

More photos from the set --


www.inzli.com/p/2232613622588609693


Keep swiping...



Some of the photos were tweeted here --

[jo]

Also --

www.inzli.com/p/2229975924300593056


The Cotton Club is one of the important places in the storyline.


Did they also hold their wrap-up party there?


Jo

[jo]

Jan 30, 2020 9:27:37 GMT -5 jo said:

More photos from the set --


www.inzli.com/p/2232613622588609693

Keep swiping...



Some of the photos were tweeted here --

[jo]

Dystopian air

Dramatic story regardless

[jo]

Also --

www.list.co.uk/article/115127-thandie-newton-impressed-by-changes-in-film-business/

The 'Westworld' star's next movie is 'Reminiscence', a sci-fi action flick which saw her work alongside Hugh Jackman, who she described as the "loveliest man".

Thandie remarked: "Hugh Jackman is the loveliest man. He is kind, present, a devoted family man. Just a great guy."

[jo]

This should really fall under " Hugh and Social Media"

[jo]

http://instagram.com/p/B92BzXABd9m

http://instagram.com/p/B93963BH2_s

[jo]

http://instagram.com/p/B96rb4ABwdq