As was mentioned in the comments, this is like a real life "Bowfinger" only sleazier, nastier and cheaper.
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives." Winter is Coming Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
Re: Movies/TV Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#691002 01/16/1306:33 AM01/16/1306:33 AM
It's one thing to abide by local laws/customs no matter how ridiculous and make movies that are within those laws or customs for that market.
But Chinese censors are so thorough and aggressive that they are starting to impact what movies the rest of us see. Much like the auto companies, who are making car models based on Chinese preferences, Hollywood is producing product that will sell in Beijing. Remember the Red Dawn remake that had North Koreans, instead of Chinese, invading the US?
Business is business. The talent in Hollywood tends liberal. But management does not. The focus is on making money. Whatever best accomplishes that is what they're gonna do. And if that means your film must pass the approval of a Communist functionary , then that is what's going to happen. In other news, water is wet... If pushed Hollywood would likely submit to the same restrictions in the US.
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One production currently facing scrutiny is Disney and Marvel’s “Iron Man 3,” parts of which were filmed in Beijing in the last month. It proceeded under the watchful eye of Chinese bureaucrats, who were invited to the set and asked to advise on creative decisions, according to people briefed on the production who asked for anonymity to avoid conflict with government or company officials. Marvel and Disney had no comment.
Co-productions like “Kung Fu Panda 3” draw close monitoring by the censors at every step. Scripts are submitted in advance. Representatives of S.A.R.F.T., according to Mr. Cohen and others, may be present on the set to guard against any deviation. And there is an unofficial expectation that the government’s approved version of the film will be seen both in China and elsewhere, ..
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives." Winter is Coming Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
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[Re: Lilo]
#691406 01/17/1303:36 PM01/17/1303:36 PM
Don't know if maybe somebody posted this in the sports thread or not, but I just heard that Al Pacino will be playing Joe Paterno in upcoming film.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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[Re: J Geoff]
#691408 01/17/1303:59 PM01/17/1303:59 PM
To bad Pacino as the godfather had not played paterno. If he had as soon as he heard what his assistant had done to the kids. His assistance whould have been with the fishes.
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[Re: RichieAnimal]
#691745 01/19/1303:22 AM01/19/1303:22 AM
I was flippin through the channels yesterday and I seen that Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares in on CMT. I thought that was a strange channel for that show to be on.
Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12
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[Re: Mignon]
#691790 01/19/1312:16 PM01/19/1312:16 PM
Ever watch "Snakes On A Plane" on regular tv? Talk about ridiculous language "clean-up." "I've had it with these monkey fighting snakes on a plane." Seriously, in some cases I'd rather they just silence the words than add all the senseless dribble/drabble.
I did a search on "edited for tv" scenes and found this. Take a look. You'll find some of it is hilarious. (Check out the Exorcist for instance)
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
Re: Movies/TV Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: Mignon]
#691796 01/19/1312:55 PM01/19/1312:55 PM
I was flippin through the channels yesterday and I seen that Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares in on CMT. I thought that was a strange channel for that show to be on.
It also runs Legally Blond from time to time.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
Ever watch "Snakes On A Plane" on regular tv? Talk about ridiculous language "clean-up." "I've had it with these monkey fighting snakes on a plane." Seriously, in some cases I'd rather they just silence the words than add all the senseless dribble/drabble.
I did a search on "edited for tv" scenes and found this. Take a look. You'll find some of it is hilarious. (Check out the Exorcist for instance)
A common edited insertion in movies is the phrase, "Forget you!" I've never heard this phrase uttered by anyone outside of edited movies, and it is as silly as it is meaningless.
Ever watch "Snakes On A Plane" on regular tv? Talk about ridiculous language "clean-up." "I've had it with these monkey fighting snakes on a plane." Seriously, in some cases I'd rather they just silence the words than add all the senseless dribble/drabble.
I did a search on "edited for tv" scenes and found this. Take a look. You'll find some of it is hilarious. (Check out the Exorcist for instance)
"Criminal Minds" was AWESOME this week. Still the best police procedural on television.
That's right. I fell asleep and forgot about it til you just mentioned it. I have to catch it on "On Demand." Spencer's mysterious girlfriend shows her face? He's such a lovable nerd.
I have to make sure to catch it. It is one of my favorite shows.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"Criminal Minds" was AWESOME this week. Still the best police procedural on television.
That's right. I fell asleep and forgot about it til you just mentioned it. I have to catch it on "On Demand." Spencer's mysterious girlfriend shows her face? He's such a lovable nerd.
I have to make sure to catch it. It is one of my favorite shows.
TIS
Watch it RIGHT NOW, Tis. But it's heartbreaking for Reid. Just so you know.
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
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[Re: pizzaboy]
#691885 01/20/1301:24 AM01/20/1301:24 AM
Just watched an HBO documentary called ETHEL, all about Bobby Kennedy's widow!! Fascinating programme and some woman. Eleven kids??
I haven't seen the doc yet Yogi but keep meaning too. Yes, quite a huge family. I remember Ethel was pregnant for the youngest daughter when Bobby was assassinated.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Just watched an HBO documentary called ETHEL, all about Bobby Kennedy's widow!! Fascinating programme and some woman. Eleven kids??
I haven't seen the doc yet Yogi but keep meaning too. Yes, quite a huge family. I remember Ethel was pregnant for the youngest daughter when Bobby was assassinated.
TIS
TIS, that child is Rory Kennedy who produces the show. Really was a fascinating programme about an extraordinary woman!!
I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees!
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[Re: Yogi Barrabbas]
#692316 01/22/1312:23 PM01/22/1312:23 PM
Ahh yes, that's her Yogi. I've seen her on tv but forgot her name.
Btw, does anyone else watch the SyFy series, Being Human? Not as good as Walking Dead but still good. They also have a UK version on the BBC channel which is very similar only characters have different names. Good as well.
PLUS, I really get a kick out of and like the British version of Law & Order. I keep waiting for it to come back and have only seen repeats. I liked it.
TIS
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Ahh yes, that's her Yogi. I've seen her on tv but forgot her name.
Btw, does anyone else watch the SyFy series, Being Human? Not as good as Walking Dead but still good. They also have a UK version on the BBC channel which is very similar only characters have different names. Good as well.
PLUS, I really get a kick out of and like the British version of Law & Order. I keep waiting for it to come back and have only seen repeats. I liked it.
TIS
I've never watched it one of my friends loves it though it's on BBC 3 btw if any other Brits want to watch it. I had no idea there's a British Law & Order though
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[Re: Camarel]
#692326 01/22/1312:57 PM01/22/1312:57 PM
I've loved all the Law & Orders (especially the original). I like that the UK version is so much like the original only with a foreign twist (at least to me). I was so sad to see the younger detective get killed. I don't know any of the actors but whenever I see it's on, I watch.
Btw, for my fellow Americans,check this out
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
I've loved all the Law & Orders (especially the original). I like that the UK version is so much like the original only with a foreign twist (at least to me). I was so sad to see the younger detective get killed. I don't know any of the actors but whenever I see it's on, I watch.
Btw, for my fellow American,check this out
I'll check it out i honestly had no idea there wasa UK version of law & order, if anyone else wants to watch it is on ITV 1.The only Actor i recognize is Bradley Cooper who is the host of a game show called the chase what is supposed to be coming to the states so here's an episode if anyone wants to check it out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEjrMvHxbbo
Re: Movies/TV Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#692373 01/22/1304:17 PM01/22/1304:17 PM
Is law in order the shows when something happens in the news they try to get an episode about it with in weeks of the story happening?
Yes, many times they have stories "ripped from the headlines" as they say, not really true but reflect current news.
I assume these kinds of shows aren't your cup of tea. I say that because you live in Brooklyn and don't know about Law & Order?
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
Re: Movies/TV Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#692381 01/22/1305:58 PM01/22/1305:58 PM
I don't watch those shows. But my friend told me they did one when he was in Rao's with his daughter. Some guy said something about women who was there with her boyfriend. The boy friend pulled out his pisto and fired a shot at the guy. He just missed my friends daughter. If he had hit her they would have thrown the guy in one of the ovens and cooked him. My friend has a lot of friends in that place.
Only the unloved hate
Re: Movies/TV Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#692390 01/22/1306:55 PM01/22/1306:55 PM
Camarel the name of that movie in the US was the Sinatra club. Never saw it they renamed it Gotti the mob boss in the Uk. What did you think of it? It does not sound very good.
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[Re: RichieAnimal]
#692429 01/22/1309:39 PM01/22/1309:39 PM
Camarel the name of that movie in the US was the Sinatra club. Never saw it they renamed it Gotti the mob boss in the Uk. What did you think of it? It does not sound very good.
i saw it, i give it a 5.5/6 out of 10, worth a watch just to see what happens and all the lcn guys who are name dropped in it.
Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife? Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.
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[Re: J Geoff]
#692554 01/23/1308:56 PM01/23/1308:56 PM
I read that during the last 2 seasons of Friends that Jennifer Aniston was paid $1 million per episode.
Indeed! Life is not fair.
Was that more than the other actors?
I just read that all of them got $1 million.
Wow. I could see her getting more than most of the others. I didn't watch the show reguarly, but I'd guess she would have been the most poplar on the show.