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HAMILTON Original Cast Filming
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Epcotfan21
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Was only a matter of time for someone to pick this up.
Only thing that surprises me is the filming on set at Richard Rodgers and doing a full movie production set. Certainly saves Disney money doing that, but just seems a bit odd considering most, if not all, Broadway musicals are filmed like a real movie.
Only thing that surprises me is the filming on set at Richard Rodgers and doing a full movie production set. Certainly saves Disney money doing that, but just seems a bit odd considering most, if not all, Broadway musicals are filmed like a real movie.
seanftzsmns
New Member
It's already been filmed back when the original cast was still on Broadway. Lin said recently Tommy Kail has already edited it himself into a movie version.
So it's basically already made, Disney just has to distribute it. Sources say they paid $75 million for those rights.
So it's basically already made, Disney just has to distribute it. Sources say they paid $75 million for those rights.
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Princess Leia
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Hamilton would be a difficult movie to bring to the screen as a traditional film. If you include the first and last songs (Alexander's birth to Eliza's death), it spans 97 years. The musical features a cast that has actors playing dual roles, (one of which is an adult playing a nine year old child), so obviously there's a lot of suspension of belief.
Releasing the filmed stage version also provides musical fans access to a show that is practically impossible to get tickets for without breaking the bank. A traditional musical film would probably cut songs and dance numbers, but this allows for the full production to be shown.
While I'm not a Cats fan, I did watch the taped version of the show from the late 80s/90s, and that was far better to watch than the trailers for the new movie. Bravo to LMM, Thomas Kail, and the rest of the production cast for filming the stage show and giving us the opportunity to see it.
Releasing the filmed stage version also provides musical fans access to a show that is practically impossible to get tickets for without breaking the bank. A traditional musical film would probably cut songs and dance numbers, but this allows for the full production to be shown.
While I'm not a Cats fan, I did watch the taped version of the show from the late 80s/90s, and that was far better to watch than the trailers for the new movie. Bravo to LMM, Thomas Kail, and the rest of the production cast for filming the stage show and giving us the opportunity to see it.
Disney Analyst
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I think this is such a smart idea. Many kick themselves for never seeing the OBC on Broadway. They had it filmed in the last 2 weeks everyone was still around. For $75 mil Disney will easily rake in money with the theatrical release.
This is also a musical that is history making, so it will do super well as the filmed stage version, just for the sake of having it immortalized forever.
I suspect we will eventually also get an original Feature Film some day.
This is also a musical that is history making, so it will do super well as the filmed stage version, just for the sake of having it immortalized forever.
I suspect we will eventually also get an original Feature Film some day.
BrianLo
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Is Hamilton R-rated or more PG-13.
Kind of wondering if it will be Disney+ appropriate. Seems from Iger's comment that it is a Disney release though.
Disney+ could also aim to build out a strong "live action" musical brand. Both with their own productions and leaning on a pretty reasonable back catalogue. Including 20th Century fare like Sound of Music up to The Greatest Showman.
Kind of wondering if it will be Disney+ appropriate. Seems from Iger's comment that it is a Disney release though.
Disney+ could also aim to build out a strong "live action" musical brand. Both with their own productions and leaning on a pretty reasonable back catalogue. Including 20th Century fare like Sound of Music up to The Greatest Showman.
Princess Leia
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PG13. There is an f-bomb used once in each act, which does complicate the matter (it can only be said once in a PG13 rated film), but it can probably be muted out since Disney is the one releasing it.
Robbiem
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Here in the UK there are a lot of live theatre broadcasts to theatres - mainly overseen by our national theatre
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although most of these are live broadcasts they do have encore ‘repeats’ for some shows
having shows available like this is a great way to reach a wider audience who cant travel to the theatre or afford theatre tickets. Id love to see other shows like this more widely available on Disneyplus
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although most of these are live broadcasts they do have encore ‘repeats’ for some shows
having shows available like this is a great way to reach a wider audience who cant travel to the theatre or afford theatre tickets. Id love to see other shows like this more widely available on Disneyplus
John park hopper
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Didn't the film version of Cats bomb?
eliza61nyc
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Big time, I always thought cats was a hard sell as a play, way to many characters and no real story line
The movie was not the stage show. What Disney is showing is the play in a movie the and later on their streaming service.
Princess Leia
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The 2019 adaptation did for sure, but there was a direct - to - video production of the stage show in 1997. It was only for home viewing (VHS tapes and PBS performances).
Princess Leia
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If they managed to get the streaming rights for Hamilton, that would be huge.
and I am 100% in the crowd that watches musicals on Disney+.
The streaming rights were invluded in the $75 million deal. That is why it was a record high purchase. I look for Disney and Disney Plus to make more deals for Broadway Shows.
Robbiem
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I wonder if Disney have filmed versions of their broadway shows which they could use for Disney plus? It would be great to see some of these.
similarly it would be great to have ride through versions of attractions especially if they have copies of rides which no Longer exist I’d love to have a chance to ride adventure thru inner space for example
Mouse Trap
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The box office potential for this is massive. History will prove this to be quite a steal for Disney.
seanftzsmns
New Member
Change of plans
Disney Analyst
Well-Known Member
That was a course change! Exciting!
Mouse Trap
Well-Known Member
This is going to be another nice boost to Disney+ subs.
Also -- this is definitely still going to hit theaters at some point. The popularity of this Hamilton justifies demand of people wanting to see in on the big screen.
Also -- this is definitely still going to hit theaters at some point. The popularity of this Hamilton justifies demand of people wanting to see in on the big screen.