It probably won't be a blockbuster or anything like that BUT Freddie's story needs to be told and it's been a long time coming. Personally I think it will give the man some new fans and we'll see Queen albums on the rise again. No matter how this movie is done and how certain people are portrayed I'm sure Roger and Brian will oversee EVERYTHING and will release a film with class and style and to be sure that Freddie is portrayed in the last years of his life with dignity and courage. And to answer microwaves question? Philadelphia with Tom Hanks was a hit movie with Hanks as a character with AIDS. Though RENT wasn't a total smash hit it does have several characters infected with either HIV or AIDS. And it's still playing on Broadway ten years later.
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I haven't seen the new Bond movie yet, but the guy who plays the bad guy, Mads Mikkelsen, looks a lot like Fred. Check out some pics at this link, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0586568/
Depp will play Fred, Al Pacino will play Paul Rodgers, Michael Madsen will be Spike Edney in that movie... Oh shit someone already have used that line-up before!
i'd be ten times more impressed if Freddie played the title role in the Johnny Depp Biopic
If it's true, it will be fantastic!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote: [/QUOTENAME]The storyline? The life of a rock star with a bitter ending. Oooh!! Makes me tingle... Again let's name the successful AIDS tragedy movies out there. I'm waiting.
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It wasn't a blockbuster, but Cazuza was an excellent film.
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It wasn't a blockbuster, but Cazuza was an excellent film.
Who cares about blockbusters or if Freddie will be a 'new' idol (because of a movie??, younger people will always find their own way to good music)Johnny Depp! Johnny Depp! Johnny Depp! If anyone could play Freddie, it's him! Even I will go see this movie if he plays Freddie. Did I say J.D. is my fave actor yet ;-)
So..I hope he will do it, but I won't believe anything until officially confirmed.
So..I hope he will do it, but I won't believe anything until officially confirmed.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]PieterMC wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote: [/QUOTENAME]would a Queen movie really be a summer block buster?[/QUOTE]
Why does it need to be a summer blockbuster? Or a blockbuster at all. [/QUOTE]
To pay Johnny Depp's salary. We're talking at least 20 million for him.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Jazz 78 wrote: [/QUOTENAME] And to answer microwaves question? Philadelphia with Tom Hanks was a hit movie with Hanks as a character with AIDS. [/QUOTE]
Philadelphia bombed at the box office. Not saying it wasn't a good movie, but from a financial standpoint, what a flop!
Why does it need to be a summer blockbuster? Or a blockbuster at all. [/QUOTE]
To pay Johnny Depp's salary. We're talking at least 20 million for him.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Jazz 78 wrote: [/QUOTENAME] And to answer microwaves question? Philadelphia with Tom Hanks was a hit movie with Hanks as a character with AIDS. [/QUOTE]
Philadelphia bombed at the box office. Not saying it wasn't a good movie, but from a financial standpoint, what a flop!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=660066>Dorian<h6>pssht wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
It wasn't a blockbuster, but Cazuza was an excellent film. [/QUOTE]
I'm sure it was. Did anybody else besides you see it?
My point is this movie aint gonna fly with a big time actor in it. And does there really need to be a Queen movie with fake actors?
How many Elvis movies have you seen with some dude playing Elvis? Were they any good?
Beatles?
Stones?
Doors?
It wasn't a blockbuster, but Cazuza was an excellent film. [/QUOTE]
I'm sure it was. Did anybody else besides you see it?
My point is this movie aint gonna fly with a big time actor in it. And does there really need to be a Queen movie with fake actors?
How many Elvis movies have you seen with some dude playing Elvis? Were they any good?
Beatles?
Stones?
Doors?
Hmmm, I suppose it can be questioned a little for legitimacy.
The Daily Mail is primarily a political newspaper ahead of gossip, and is the most "upmarket" tabloid newspaper in the UK, it used to be a broad-sheet. It is the 2nd best selling daily newspaper in the UK.
It has a fairly right wing bias, but ALWAYS backs what it says up with facts and figures, or a source of a report etc.
Maybe this article was just a late submission into the newspaper that the film will go ahead, maybe its just a recital of the words we already knew!
Brian May's original words were to The Daily Express, The Mail's rival newspaper.
We'll see I guess. Maybe it is some leaked info, but because there is no physical evidence or quote, it hasn't been shed in a full light yet.
Either way, I can't wait! With the size Queen are here in the UK, it'll quite possibly be the biggest box office smash of the year.
I bought Queen's new single today, the Another One Bites The Dust remix. I've heard better ones, but I urge all queen fans to buy it, I want it to go top 10!
The Daily Mail is primarily a political newspaper ahead of gossip, and is the most "upmarket" tabloid newspaper in the UK, it used to be a broad-sheet. It is the 2nd best selling daily newspaper in the UK.
It has a fairly right wing bias, but ALWAYS backs what it says up with facts and figures, or a source of a report etc.
Maybe this article was just a late submission into the newspaper that the film will go ahead, maybe its just a recital of the words we already knew!
Brian May's original words were to The Daily Express, The Mail's rival newspaper.
We'll see I guess. Maybe it is some leaked info, but because there is no physical evidence or quote, it hasn't been shed in a full light yet.
Either way, I can't wait! With the size Queen are here in the UK, it'll quite possibly be the biggest box office smash of the year.
I bought Queen's new single today, the Another One Bites The Dust remix. I've heard better ones, but I urge all queen fans to buy it, I want it to go top 10!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote: [/QUOTENAME] Again let's name the successful AIDS tragedy movies out there. I'm waiting.
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Philadelphia?
And as for bands, Quadrophenia, Tommy, Yellow Submarine, that Sex Pistols one etc.
It will be a massive hit in Britain, I guarantee it.
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Philadelphia?
And as for bands, Quadrophenia, Tommy, Yellow Submarine, that Sex Pistols one etc.
It will be a massive hit in Britain, I guarantee it.
Thanks Danny!!!
I wouldn't have been surprised if they got the 'story' from this site. Enough people on here have said Depp would be good as Freddie.
Love Brian's reply though. He's great.
Love Brian's reply though. He's great.
Maybe Johnny Depp should play John Deacon and Freddie - that way they could save money. Just a bit of makeup and special effects.
Would it be a bad time for me to ask who is playing Greg Brooks?
I guess he could just play himself... he is timeless, if you ask me.
I guess he could just play himself... he is timeless, if you ask me.