The Color Purple (Musical) - Blu-ray Forum

imsounoriginal · 08-28-2021, 09:22 AM

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H.E.R. to Make Acting Debut in ‘The Color Purple’ Movie Musical (Exclusive)
The artist took home the best original song Oscar for her track "Fight For You" from 'Judas and the Black Messiah.'

via THR

Foggy · 08-28-2021, 11:28 AM

The Colour Purple musical? Wtf?

Are they gonna do The Cider House Rules musical next or something?

BluBonnet · 08-31-2021, 05:54 AM

Can't wait for Schindler's List: Electric Boogaloo

Cremildo · 02-01-2022, 03:34 PM

Taraji P. Henson to Star as Shug Avery

Batmon77 · 02-01-2022, 03:40 PM

I saw it on Broadway w/ Fantasia as the lead. It was very good.

slumcat · 02-01-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

The Colour Purple musical? Wtf?

Are they gonna do The Cider House Rules musical next or something?

I would bet money Cider House Rules musical happens in the next 20 years.

filmbuffTX · 02-04-2022, 01:19 AM

Fantasia Taylor and Danielle Brooks to Play Celie and Sofia in ‘The Color Purple’ Movie

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/f...235171890/amp/

Britnasty · 02-04-2022, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by filmbuffTX

Fantasia Taylor and Danielle Brooks to Play Celie and Sofia in ‘The Color Purple’ Movie

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/f...235171890/amp/

Honestly, just tell all other actresses to stay home. These 2 are gonna sweep Actress and Supporting.

Batmon77 · 02-04-2022, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Britnasty

Honestly, just tell all other actresses to stay home. These 2 are gonna sweep Actress and Supporting.

Taraj P. Henson will bring the heat to her role as well.

Mister has to be a heavy hitter.

Britnasty · 02-04-2022, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

Taraj P. Henson will bring the heat to her role as well.

Mister has to be a heavy hitter.

Taraji is going to be great. They got casting so spot on.

Fantasia has THE moment of the musical, in my opinion. “I’m Here” is just….sublime

The only casting I’m eh about now is H.E.R. as Shug. Love her as an artist but that’s Jennifer Hudson’s role.

Batmon77 · 02-04-2022, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Britnasty

Taraji is going to be great. They got casting so spot on.

Fantasia has THE moment of the musical, in my opinion. “I’m Here” is just….sublime

The only casting I’m eh about now is H.E.R. as Shug. Love her as an artist but that’s Jennifer Hudson’s role.

True, Fantasia has the moment, but its a whole play/story.
The supporting characters dont sit around until she belts out I'm Here.

Remember how well Margaret Avery' Shug did in the film.
Shug is very integral to Celie's development.

filmbuffTX · 02-04-2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Britnasty

Taraji is going to be great. They got casting so spot on.

Fantasia has THE moment of the musical, in my opinion. “I’m Here” is just….sublime

The only casting I’m eh about now is H.E.R. as Shug. Love her as an artist but that’s Jennifer Hudson’s role.

H.E.R. has been cast as ‘Squeak’. Taraji P. Henson is playing ‘Shug’.

mwynn · 02-04-2022, 02:13 PM

Oprah Winfrey has promised “this ain’t your mother’s Color Purple” in announcing to Vanity Fair the cast for the musical movie based on the Broadway musical. That musical, which originally opened in 2005 before its 2015 Tony-winning revival, was based on Steven Spielberg’s 1985 movie, which was itself adapted from Alice Walker’s 1982 novel.

Fantasia Taylor will play the lead role of Celie in the upcoming movie adaptation—the same role she played on Broadway in 2007, and which was originally made famous in the 1985 movie by Whoopi Goldberg. Taraji P. Henson will play Shug Avery, the singer who Celie falls for, and who offers her some escape from the cruelty and abuse of her husband, Mister, who will be played by Colman Domingo. H.E.R. will play Squeak, second wife to Harpo (Corey Hawkins), Mister’s son. Danielle Brooks will play Sofia, who was originally played by Winfrey herself in 1985.

Winfrey told VF that The Color Purple had been “a vehicle for magic and purpose in my life. I don’t know anybody who’s ever been associated with it whose life didn’t get enhanced.”

Winfrey is producing the movie with Scott Sanders, who produced The Color Purple’s 2005 Broadway incarnation; Quincy Jones; and Spielberg. Sanders said the new movie would incorporate magical realism to take viewers deeper into Celie’s mind.

mwynn · 02-04-2022, 02:14 PM

Halle Bailey will step into the role of Celie's beloved sister, Nettie.

Batmon77 · 02-04-2022, 02:18 PM

Whoa.....theyre gettin the big guns for this.

Im cool w/ the Magic Realism addition.

A good bulk of the book is the reader in Celie's head.

BluBonnet · 04-15-2022, 11:02 PM

Jon Batiste to Make Feature Acting Debut in ‘The Color Purple’

Britnasty · 10-22-2022, 04:04 PM

Can’t believe I’m typing this but got randomly invited to a test screening of this on Thursday down in Chicago. A full year out from release? I am so giddy.

teddivan96 · 04-18-2023, 05:21 AM

i have a feeling we can expect maybe a teaser this month with CinemaCon coming up. WB has a presentation on the 25th highlighting it’s upcoming film slate – and per the director we know the color purple is finished and locked.

Britnasty · 04-22-2023, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Britnasty

Can’t believe I’m typing this but got randomly invited to a test screening of this on Thursday down in Chicago. A full year out from release? I am so giddy.

I’m going to a second screening to view the latest cut this week. I’m hoping I’ll be able to say something about what I’ve seen after this screening.

teddivan96 · 04-24-2023, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Britnasty

I’m going to a second screening to view the latest cut this week. I’m hoping I’ll be able to say something about what I’ve seen after this screening.

whatever you can say please share your thoughts

02-04-2022, 01:19 AM	#7
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	Fantasia Taylor and Danielle Brooks to Play Celie and Sofia in ‘The Color Purple’ Movie https://variety.com/2022/film/news/f...235171890/amp/ Last edited by filmbuffTX; 02-04-2022 at 01:23 AM.

08-28-2021, 11:28 AM	#2
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3591 DVD collection:47	The Colour Purple musical? Wtf? Are they gonna do The Cider House Rules musical next or something?

08-31-2021, 05:54 AM	#3
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	Can't wait for *Schindler's List: Electric Boogaloo*

02-01-2022, 03:34 PM	#4
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	Taraji P. Henson to Star as Shug Avery

02-01-2022, 03:40 PM	#5
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	I saw it on Broadway w/ Fantasia as the lead. It was very good.

02-04-2022, 02:13 PM	#13
mwynn Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	Oprah Winfrey has promised “this ain’t your mother’s Color Purple” in announcing to Vanity Fair the cast for the musical movie based on the Broadway musical. That musical, which originally opened in 2005 before its 2015 Tony-winning revival, was based on Steven Spielberg’s 1985 movie, which was itself adapted from Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. Fantasia Taylor will play the lead role of Celie in the upcoming movie adaptation—the same role she played on Broadway in 2007, and which was originally made famous in the 1985 movie by Whoopi Goldberg. Taraji P. Henson will play Shug Avery, the singer who Celie falls for, and who offers her some escape from the cruelty and abuse of her husband, Mister, who will be played by Colman Domingo. H.E.R. will play Squeak, second wife to Harpo (Corey Hawkins), Mister’s son. Danielle Brooks will play Sofia, who was originally played by Winfrey herself in 1985. Winfrey told VF that The Color Purple had been “a vehicle for magic and purpose in my life. I don’t know anybody who’s ever been associated with it whose life didn’t get enhanced.” Winfrey is producing the movie with Scott Sanders, who produced The Color Purple’s 2005 Broadway incarnation; Quincy Jones; and Spielberg. Sanders said the new movie would incorporate magical realism to take viewers deeper into Celie’s mind.

02-04-2022, 02:14 PM	#14
mwynn Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	Halle Bailey will step into the role of Celie's beloved sister, Nettie.

02-04-2022, 02:18 PM	#15
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	Whoa.....theyre gettin the big guns for this. Im cool w/ the Magic Realism addition. A good bulk of the book is the reader in Celie's head.

04-15-2022, 11:02 PM	#16
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	Jon Batiste to Make Feature Acting Debut in ‘The Color Purple’

10-22-2022, 04:04 PM	#17
Britnasty Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:721 Blu-ray collection:1920 Trading Score:574	Can’t believe I’m typing this but got randomly invited to a test screening of this on Thursday down in Chicago. A full year out from release? I am so giddy.

04-18-2023, 05:21 AM	#18
teddivan96 New Member Member since:Apr 2023	i have a feeling we can expect maybe a teaser this month with CinemaCon coming up. WB has a presentation on the 25th highlighting it’s upcoming film slate – and per the director we know the color purple is finished and locked.

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