Spielberg's LINCOLN in theaters Dec 09? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

STARSCREAM · 02-12-2009, 05:31 PM

This could be very good. Liam is awesome.

Blu-Ron · 02-12-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

um, according the original post it should be out in december. that's not long at all.

i think no-name actors are a bit of a gamble. just because they are a dead ringer for lincoln doesn't mean they can act to save their lives. though speilberg does manage to cast no-names a lot with great success. he's got that touch.

That's what I was banking on. If he pulled that off, Spielberg would be back on the map. Just more spectacular to me that way. I think Liam Neeson (as great as he is) will be too much of a distraction for me.

naturephoto1 · 02-12-2009, 05:42 PM

I look forward to the film. Would Frank Langella be a good alternative as Lincoln? He is a fine actor, would go from playing Nixon to Lincoln, and he is 6' 3" tall.

Rich

P@t_Mtl · 02-12-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

I look forward to the film. Would Frank Langella be a good alternative as Lincoln? He is a fine actor, would go from playing Nixon to Lincoln, and he is 6' 3" tall.

Rich

Good actor but is a bit too old I think and maybe a little too fat..

naturephoto1 · 02-12-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Good actor but is a bit too old I think and maybe a little too fat..

I guess your right; I just checked he is 71.

He looks great for his age though.

Rich

P@t_Mtl · 02-12-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

I guess your right; I just checked he is 71.

He looks great for his age though.

Rich

You are telling me, I am 30 years younger and don't even look half as good as he does

Ernest Rister · 02-12-2009, 10:45 PM

Okay, who else can list all the mentions of Lincoln in a Spielberg film? I can.

And who can list what seminal, powerful influence on Spielberg may have led him to focus on a Spielberg biopic?

I'll give you a hint.

Main Street USA

Ernest Rister · 02-12-2009, 11:21 PM

Blu-Ron · 02-12-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Okay, who else can list all the mentions of Lincoln in a Spielberg film? I can.

And who can list what seminal, powerful influence on Spielberg may have led him to focus on a Spielberg biopic?

I'll give you a hint.

Main Street USA

Sadly, they took that show out. I worked there for many years. I actually sat on his lap (don't ask).

Ernest Rister · 02-13-2009, 12:06 AM

Saving Private Ryan - Lincoln letter read after the end of the opening battle and the concluding battle.

Minority Report - The child of Howard Marks rehearses the Gettysburgh address while Marks pretends to get ready for work.

Gremlins 2: The New Batch - (produced by Spielberg) In a dig at the first film's over the top traumatic Christmas story involving Phoebe Cate's father trying to climb down the chimney, she starts to relate a trauma she suffered in a park on Abraham Lincoln's birthday...the other characters shut her up and shuffle her off screen.

Any more?

GreenScar · 02-13-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

That's what I was banking on. If he pulled that off, Spielberg would be back on the map. Just more spectacular to me that way. I think Liam Neeson (as great as he is) will be too much of a distraction for me.

I wouldn't worry much. Neeson is actually an actor that can act.

P@t_Mtl · 02-13-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Sadly, they took that show out. I worked there for many years. I actually sat on his lap (don't ask).

What? The Hall Of The Presidents is no longer there?

OrlandoEastwood · 02-13-2009, 11:15 AM

Wow, this one is finally picking up momentum. I remember this was announced back when Munich was getting released. That was back in 2005, I believe.

Sussudio · 02-13-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

was that taken from the disney thing? i loved that.

edit: just read the previous post...main street usa!

sfmarine · 02-13-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fighthefutureofhd

um, according the original post it should be out in december. that's not long at all.

imdb states 2011. We would have gotten a trailer for it by now if it was going to be released this year.

Sussudio · 02-13-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

imdb states 2011. We would have gotten a trailer for it by now if it was going to be released this year.

we wouldn't get a trailer if the movie hasn't even been shot yet

the point of the article is that the movie may be fast tracked IF it is green lit, and to therefore expect a December release. imdb is not definitive and changes all the time based on a movie's situation. they listed superman returns sequel as 2008 with everyone attached at one point

fighthefutureofhd · 02-13-2009, 06:35 PM

i must've missed it. is the sequel available on blu-ray yet?

OrlandoEastwood · 02-13-2009, 09:12 PM

Well, production could start soon. I mean, it probably wouldn't be long to shoot for about 2 months and then spend the rest of the time to edit.

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02-12-2009, 05:31 PM	#21
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	This could be very good. Liam is awesome.

02-12-2009, 05:42 PM	#23
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I look forward to the film. Would Frank Langella be a good alternative as Lincoln? He is a fine actor, would go from playing Nixon to Lincoln, and he is 6' 3" tall. Rich

02-12-2009, 10:45 PM	#27
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Okay, who else can list all the mentions of Lincoln in a Spielberg film? I can. And who can list what seminal, powerful influence on Spielberg may have led him to focus on a Spielberg biopic? I'll give you a hint. Main Street USA

02-12-2009, 11:21 PM	#28
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1

02-13-2009, 12:06 AM	#30
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Saving Private Ryan - Lincoln letter read after the end of the opening battle and the concluding battle. Minority Report - The child of Howard Marks rehearses the Gettysburgh address while Marks pretends to get ready for work. Gremlins 2: The New Batch - (produced by Spielberg) In a dig at the first film's over the top traumatic Christmas story involving Phoebe Cate's father trying to climb down the chimney, she starts to relate a trauma she suffered in a park on Abraham Lincoln's birthday...the other characters shut her up and shuffle her off screen. Any more?

02-13-2009, 11:15 AM	#33
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Wow, this one is finally picking up momentum. I remember this was announced back when Munich was getting released. That was back in 2005, I believe.

02-13-2009, 06:35 PM	#37
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	i must've missed it. is the sequel available on blu-ray yet?

02-13-2009, 09:12 PM	#38
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Well, production could start soon. I mean, it probably wouldn't be long to shoot for about 2 months and then spend the rest of the time to edit.

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