DAMBUSTERS by Peter Jackson

WutWuzDat · 09-08-06, 02:49 PM

Hi All,

Not sure if it's been reported, but just came across this:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems...9/s1730939.htm

Quote:

Jackson announces re-make of 'The Dam Busters'
By New Zealand correspondent Peter Lewis

New Zealand's Academy-award winning director, Peter Jackson, is going back-to-the-future for his next major movie project.

It is a re-make of the 1954 British black and white classic, The Dam Busters.

Jackson got his start in the movie business making horror films before focussing on the classics, his Oscar-winning trilogy, Lord of the Rings, followed up by a re-make of King Kong.

Now he has set his sights on retelling the story of Barnes Wallis, who developed the bouncing bombs, and Wing Commander Guy Gibson and the crews of the RAF's 617 squadron, who dropped them onto German dams with such devastating effect in World War II.

Jackson says the re-make will be as close to the spirit of the original as possible and filming will begin next year.

He will produce, while his protege, Christian Rivers, will direct after winning a special effects Oscar for King Kong.

Meantime, figures show the film industry now rivals horticulture and forestry in its contribution to the New Zealand economy, last year generating revenue of $2.2 billion.

STEED · 09-08-06, 05:22 PM

Stand by for a cock up of a film.

American actors with awful British accent's.

and

again.

Sailor Steve · 09-09-06, 05:24 PM

What's your problem, Steed? Everybody knows that the guys who stole U-571 later took a top-secret experimental nuclear sub up the Ruhr River and used the first submarine-borne missiles to blow up the dams.

STEED · 09-09-06, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

What's your problem, Steed?

(STEED puts on a old English accent)

None me old fruit cake, glass of cider you old mucker you.

joea · 09-09-06, 06:51 PM

Why would it be a bad film? Surely you can't put Jackson on the same level as U-571.

Wilko · 09-10-06, 12:15 AM

Well I hope it turns out OK as the original film is still good to watch and I would hate for it to be sullied in any way

bookworm_020 · 10-09-06, 03:05 AM

The big question is if they are going to use the 617 mascot's name in the movie. The dog was killed just before the mission, and Gibson decided to use it as the code word for a successful mission.

Peter Jackson has already stated that he knows that there is pressure from both sides, One to keep it realistic, the other to keep it political correct.

I hope they do use ****** as the code word, otherwise it isn't being true to history. I hope all remember it is just the name of a black labrador, not a rasist comment

STEED · 10-09-06, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bookworm_020

Peter Jackson has already stated that he knows that there is pressure from both sides, One to keep it realistic, the other to keep it political correct.

political correct please no

I say chaps should we inform the Germans we are coming over to do a spot of bombing?

bookworm_020 · 10-12-06, 03:06 AM

I believe he's going to keep it true to what happened. Now just pray he sticks to his guns when some loony demands it changed.

madDdog67 · 10-12-06, 09:06 AM

He better hope and pray Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson don't get wind of this...they'll start a "vigil" outside the set.

CB.. · 10-12-06, 12:37 PM

some how some where there'll be an american who "really" planned it all...either that or they'll be flying "liberators" ...or the eagles will magicaly appear and save the day or summat..sheesh..

and remember the immortal words...
"ah shazbe gah ganmuflefuhan"
"righto skip"
"ah shum dakhemunfdundle....bahstuffle"
"righto skip"
"ahshufflebum"
"szzzkkkkkkk"
"sksksks..righto skip"
:rotfl:

the americans can't "do" English war films...they have absolutley no idea what the phrase "stiff upper lip" means...take a look at all the british characters that crop up in most recent american series ...from Lost to Enterprise..Batlestar Galactica etc etc...they haven't got a clue what to make of us...it'll be cringe-worthy to the point of delirium

Godalmighty83 · 10-12-06, 01:03 PM

i wonder if ****** will make a return. (the dog)

bombs away old boy we will teach the hun.....nazi regime imposings its will on central europe...a thing or two.

madDdog67 · 10-12-06, 01:39 PM

Kind of an odd career choice, given the niche audience most war films generate. Of course, he has the $$ now do do whatever he wants now.

Sailor Steve · 10-12-06, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CB..

...the americans can't "do" English war films......they haven't got a clue what to make of us...it'll be cringe-worthy to the point of delirium

Peter Jackson isn't American.

CB.. · 10-12-06, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Quote:

Originally Posted by CB..

...the americans can't "do" English war films......they haven't got a clue what to make of us...it'll be cringe-worthy to the point of delirium

Peter Jackson isn't American.

true

09-08-06, 05:22 PM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Stand by for a cock up of a film. American actors with awful British accent's. and and again. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT! Last edited by STEED; 09-08-06 at 05:25 PM.

09-09-06, 05:24 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	What's your problem, Steed? Everybody knows that the guys who stole U-571 later took a top-secret experimental nuclear sub up the Ruhr River and used the first submarine-borne missiles to blow up the dams. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-10-06, 12:15 AM	#6
Wilko Officer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Aussie Posts: 249 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Well I hope it turns out OK as the original film is still good to watch and I would hate for it to be sullied in any way __________________ You take it easy... and have a nice day

10-09-06, 03:05 AM	#7
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The big question is if they are going to use the 617 mascot's name in the movie. The dog was killed just before the mission, and Gibson decided to use it as the code word for a successful mission. Peter Jackson has already stated that he knows that there is pressure from both sides, One to keep it realistic, the other to keep it political correct. I hope they do use ****** as the code word, otherwise it isn't being true to history. I hope all remember it is just the name of a black labrador, not a rasist comment __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

10-12-06, 03:06 AM	#9
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I believe he's going to keep it true to what happened. Now just pray he sticks to his guns when some loony demands it changed. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

09-09-06, 06:51 PM	#5
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Why would it be a bad film? Surely you can't put Jackson on the same level as U-571.

10-12-06, 09:06 AM	#10
madDdog67 Loader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: VA, USA Posts: 84 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	He better hope and pray Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson don't get wind of this...they'll start a "vigil" outside the set.

10-12-06, 12:37 PM	#11
CB.. Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,278 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	some how some where there'll be an american who "really" planned it all...either that or they'll be flying "liberators" ...or the eagles will magicaly appear and save the day or summat..sheesh.. and remember the immortal words... "ah shazbe gah ganmuflefuhan" "righto skip" "ah shum dakhemunfdundle....bahstuffle" "righto skip" "ahshufflebum" "szzzkkkkkkk" "sksksks..righto skip" :rotfl: the americans can't "do" English war films...they have absolutley no idea what the phrase "stiff upper lip" means...take a look at all the british characters that crop up in most recent american series ...from Lost to Enterprise..Batlestar Galactica etc etc...they haven't got a clue what to make of us...it'll be cringe-worthy to the point of delirium __________________ the world's tinyiest sh3 supermod- and other SH3/SH2 stuff http://www.ebort2.co.uk/ The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity. W.B.Yeats Last edited by CB..; 10-12-06 at 12:46 PM.

10-12-06, 01:03 PM	#12
Godalmighty83 Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 398 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i wonder if ****** will make a return. (the dog) bombs away old boy we will teach the hun.....nazi regime imposings its will on central europe...a thing or two. __________________ Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?

10-12-06, 01:39 PM	#13
madDdog67 Loader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: VA, USA Posts: 84 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kind of an odd career choice, given the niche audience most war films generate. Of course, he has the $$ now do do whatever he wants now.