Cameron/Jolie - "Cleopatra" in 3D...?! - Blu-ray Forum

Aerodude73 · 10-16-2010, 03:03 AM

(Sorry if this has been posted - I DID do a Search - If there is a Thread already, please port this over).

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Jolie, James Cameron Plan 3D "Cleopatra" ?

SOURCE - Friday October 15th 2010 10:39AM

Angelina Jolie, filmmaker James Cameron and Sony Pictures are considering teaming for a PG-13 3D feature based on the life of ancient Egyptian ruler Cleopatra.

The project has been in development since 2006 and will be based on Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Stacy Schiff's new book, "Cleopatra: A Life". Scott Rudin is producing and Jolie became attached to star back in June.

Now, Deadline reports that scribe Brian Helgeland has turned in a draft the studio is very keen on and hopes to get into production next year. The film is being described as an epic on the scale of "Gone with the Wind" and deals with "what the Romans took from Egypt".

It will also be far less romanticised than previous onscreen portrayals of the historical figure, portraying a more realistic Queen of the Nile using information recently uncovered which paints her as a more formidable and savvier leader than many think.

Cameron's involvement is less secure - while they have seriously considered having him onboard, there's no certainty it'll happen.

MattW · 10-16-2010, 03:08 AM

I like Jolie as Cleopatra. I like Cameron directing too, but Cleopatra in 3D seems a bit weird. We'll see.

ScarredLungs · 10-16-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MattW

I like Jolie as Cleopatra. I like Cameron directing too, but Cleopatra in 3D seems a bit weird. We'll see.

That was my thoughts exactly. This does seem weird.

GLaDOS · 10-16-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MattW

I like Jolie as Cleopatra. I like Cameron directing too, but Cleopatra in 3D seems a bit weird. We'll see.

My thoughts exactly. Cleopatra in 3D would be a bit weird.

rkolinski · 10-16-2010, 07:21 PM

There was some hoopla surrounding the selection of Jolie for this part awhile back but I personally don't see any problem with her playing the part. I also don't mind Cameron directing this although I have to admit he seems like a strange choice for this kind of film. Also, please NO 3D!

EricJ · 10-16-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rkolinski

There was some hoopla surrounding the selection of Jolie for this part awhile back but I personally don't see any problem with her playing the part.

Jolie only takes female action-movie parts where she can be cool, bulletproof and untouchable by males.*
Cameron only wants to depict female heroines as nobly enraged male-bashing mother-warriors with high-tech Soldier of Fortune machine guns.

...Jolie and Cameron DESERVE each other.

Whether or not that was meant as a compliment, is entirely up to you.

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* - That is, when she's not also taking a break every third film to play Enlightened Conscience-Aware Martyr for Peace and Understanding--
Ms. Jolie, Mr. Cameron; Mr. Cameron, Ms. Jolie...

Marcus Wright · 10-16-2010, 07:36 PM

3D all the way, baby!!!!

Cameroon and Jolie all the way baby!!!!

Cleopatra all the way baby!!!!

jhiggy23 · 10-16-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Jolie only takes female action-movie parts where she can be cool, bulletproof and untouchable by males.*
Cameron only wants to depict female heroines as nobly enraged male-bashing mother-warriors with high-tech Soldier of Fortune machine guns.

...Jolie and Cameron DESERVE each other.

Whether or not that was meant as a compliment, is entirely up to you.

---
* - That is, when she's not also taking a break every third film to play Enlightened Conscience-Aware Martyr for Peace and Understanding--
Ms. Jolie, Mr. Cameron; Mr. Cameron, Ms. Jolie...

aiman04 · 10-16-2010, 03:10 AM

Yup, read about this, don't seems like Cameron's type of movie though. But I don't think this should be discussed in this section though.

Aerodude73 · 10-16-2010, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by aiman04

Yup, read about this, don't seems like Cameron's type of movie though. But I don't think this should be discussed in this section though.

My mistake - you're right.

**** MODS: Can this be moved into the General Discussion area? Thanks! ***

Jezza · 10-16-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

My mistake - you're right.

**** MODS: Can this be moved into the General Discussion area? Thanks! ***

Wouldn't it be better in the Movies section?

Aerodude73 · 10-16-2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Clone Trooper

Wouldn't it be better in the Movies section?

Already asked & Answered.

EricJ · 10-16-2010, 06:33 AM

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Angelina Jolie, filmmaker James Cameron and Sony Pictures are considering teaming for a PG-13 3D feature based on the life of ancient Egyptian ruler Cleopatra.

Okay, we've got the Empowered-Babe Misogyny, that's one off the Cameron list; now where's the Bleeding-Heart Solo-Championed PC Cause?

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The film is being described as an epic on the scale of "Gone with the Wind" and deals with "what the Romans took from Egypt".

...Check. Looks like inventory's all clear.
(No, wait, there's still...nah, it's okay, the Egyptians loved cats.)

And, just to be sure, this is AFTER he does his string of Avatar-tied native-rights documentaries?

10-16-2010, 03:03 AM	#1
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:428 Blu-ray collection:2499 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	Cameron/Jolie - "Cleopatra" in 3D...?! (Sorry if this has been posted - I DID do a Search - If there is a Thread already, please port this over). ================================================== ======== Jolie, James Cameron Plan 3D "Cleopatra" ? SOURCE - Friday October 15th 2010 10:39AM Angelina Jolie, filmmaker James Cameron and Sony Pictures are considering teaming for a PG-13 3D feature based on the life of ancient Egyptian ruler Cleopatra. The project has been in development since 2006 and will be based on Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Stacy Schiff's new book, "Cleopatra: A Life". Scott Rudin is producing and Jolie became attached to star back in June. Now, Deadline reports that scribe Brian Helgeland has turned in a draft the studio is very keen on and hopes to get into production next year. The film is being described as an epic on the scale of "Gone with the Wind" and deals with "what the Romans took from Egypt". It will also be far less romanticised than previous onscreen portrayals of the historical figure, portraying a more realistic Queen of the Nile using information recently uncovered which paints her as a more formidable and savvier leader than many think. Cameron's involvement is less secure - while they have seriously considered having him onboard, there's no certainty it'll happen.

10-16-2010, 03:08 AM	#2
MattW Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:42	I like Jolie as Cleopatra. I like Cameron directing too, but Cleopatra in 3D seems a bit weird. We'll see.

10-16-2010, 07:21 PM	#5
rkolinski Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:184 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3078 Blu-ray reviews: 17	There was some hoopla surrounding the selection of Jolie for this part awhile back but I personally don't see any problem with her playing the part. I also don't mind Cameron directing this although I have to admit he seems like a strange choice for this kind of film. Also, please NO 3D!

10-16-2010, 07:36 PM	#7
Marcus Wright Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2010 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:143 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:23	3D all the way, baby!!!! Cameroon and Jolie all the way baby!!!! Cleopatra all the way baby!!!!

10-16-2010, 03:10 AM	#9
aiman04 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Malaysia Home Theater Gallery:9	Yup, read about this, don't seems like Cameron's type of movie though. But I don't think this should be discussed in this section though.

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