fatalbert Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 9:59 PM, sinnerboy said: Looks a right old load of scallops to me (Polish equiv of pear Harbour? ) I don't think I'll bother with it. ( no disrespect to the Polish aircrew) That looks truly bad 😕,I shan't be watching that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 03/09/2018 at 17:59, PhoenixII said: Hi Andre B, think the Dambusters remake is on extended hold, if not scrapped.................... Something to do with a certain Black Labrador and historical accuracy! It is well documented that it didn't attract sufficient financial backing. Thomo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Err, under funded? Are we on the same page? I Think, if we're referring to the same person, where it may make it a smidge easier on the bank balance to have inward investment, if he wanted the film to go ahead he could cover the costs himself. Hmm, mayhap the two new Lancasters announced by WnW may be a means to an end....... Discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) I thought there was to be a film made about an American bomber crew who, despite being badly shot, were NOT shot down by a German fighter. The true story and details of the events of what happened are recalled in the book titled " A Higher Call". In the book I was touched by the fact that the German pilot, Franz Stigler, met up with the pilot of the B17, Charlie Brown, and the relatives of his and other surviving members of that crew; 40+ lives. I have no doubt that once the film has been made/released, the decals for each of the aircraft will become popular subjects. I hope it shall be done Edited October 4, 2018 by Mancunian airman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, PhoenixII said: Err, under funded? Are we on the same page? I Think, if we're referring to the same person, where it may make it a smidge easier on the bank balance to have inward investment, if he wanted the film to go ahead he could cover the costs himself. Hmm, mayhap the two new Lancasters announced by WnW may be a means to an end....... Discuss! Very few indivduals have the wealth to self-finance a major film these days. The film is likley to cost North of £100m, I have no doubt that Mr. Jackson is a very rich man, but I doubt he has that much disposable income. Furthermore, according to the esteemed journalist Hedges-Stocks’s article on the 25th Jan. 2018 on Jackson: "so I asked him about the new 'Dambusters' film...was it still in development? Unfortunately, it seems the film has not got the financial backing that it needs and, after a year of initial work, has ground to a halt, with little chance of a restart." Thomo. Edited October 4, 2018 by The Tomohawk Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 It seems that Peter Jackson's Dambuster movie remake still lives on... https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/peter-jackson-dambusters-movie-remake-617-squadron-second-world-war-death-a8657516.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 On 7/31/2018 at 6:02 PM, fightersweep said: Have to agree. If I think of Lincolnshire, I think of Bomber Command. 8th or 9th Air Force, I think Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. (I know there was Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire etc also). USAAF in Lincolnshire, then I can think of Goxhill. Beyond that and without a book, I'm struggling. Same here. I'd add Cambridgeshire (Bassingbourn, Duxford). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Andre B said: It seems that Peter Jackson's Dambuster movie remake still lives on... https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/peter-jackson-dambusters-movie-remake-617-squadron-second-world-war-death-a8657516.html One of the big issues with a new Dambusters movie is the subject matter. No American studio would ever put major money towards a movie about a British bombing-raid, no matter how famous it may be. Even Peter Jackson's involvement would probably not tip the balance, unfortunately. I think that is a huge shame, but the heads of the Hollywood studios would simply not be interested. This is the reason that Hollywood financed the movie "Memphis Belle" and the forthcoming TV series about Yank bomber-crews in the UK during the war, but have never made anything celebrating the British aerial campaign. In many ways, I am still surprised that the Americans funded "Dunkirk" a few years ago, but Chris Nolan's Batman movies have brought in several billion dollars for their backers. I'm aware that Peter Jackson's movies have also brought in some very serious money for the American movie-business, but since the Lord of the Rings films, his reputation in the States has faltered somewhat. Many people are predicting that the Jackson-produced "Mortal Engines" film will be a big-budget bomb. Hollywood suits would view a new Dambusters film as simply not viable in the US market (they pay lip-service to making movies for a truly global market, but don't seem able or willing to pursue movies with worldwide appeal). The endless cycle of "re-boots", re-makes and dreadful, barrel-scraping sequels are an indication of how completely risk-averse Hollywood has become in recent years. I really hope that Peter Jackson can get enough backing to make the Dambusters movie, but I wouldn't want to put money on it happening. Only time will tell, I guess. Merry Christmas, folks. Chris. Edited December 24, 2018 by spruecutter96 Correcting a typo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 On 10/4/2018 at 2:56 AM, Mancunian airman said: The true story and details of the events of what happened are recalled in the book titled " A Higher Call". In the book I was touched by the fact that the German pilot, Franz Stigler, met up with the pilot of the B17, Charlie Brown, and the relatives of his and other surviving members of that crew; 40+ lives. A superb book. Franz' story is quite amazing by itself. The Nth African campaign was very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 9 hours ago, spruecutter96 said: One of the big issues with a new Dambusters movie is the subject matter. No American studio would ever put major money towards a movie about a British bombing-raid, no matter how famous it may be. Even Peter Jackson's involvement would probably not tip the balance, unfortunately. I think that is a huge shame, but the heads of the Hollywood studios would simply not be interested. This is the reason that Hollywood financed the movie "Memphis Belle" and the forthcoming TV series about Yank bomber-crews in the UK during the war, but have never made anything celebrating the British aerial campaign. In many ways, I am still surprised that the Americans funded "Dunkirk" a few years ago, but Chris Nolan's Batman movies have brought in several billions dollars for their backers. I'm aware that Peter Jackson's movies have also brought in some very serious money for the American movie-business, but since the Lord of the Rings films, his reputation in the States has faltered somewhat. Many people are predicting that the Jackson-produced "Mortal Engines" film will be a big-budget bomb. Hollywood suits would view a new Dambusters film as simply not viable in the US market (they pay lip-service to making movies for a truly global market, but don't seem able or willing to pursue movies with worldwide appeal). The endless cycle of "re-boots", re-makes and dreadful, barrel-scraping sequels are an indication of how completely risk-averse Hollywood has become in recent years. I really hope that Peter Jackson can get enough backing to make the Dambusters movie, but I wouldn't want to put money on it happening. Only time will tell, I guess. Merry Christmas, folks. Chris. However, if the film was told from an Americans point of view, it would likely stand a better chance. Joe McCarthy (AJ-T) was originally a beachguard at Coney Island who joined the RCAF, a very tellable story in itself John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 This whole nonesense about the dog make's me howl(sorry),yes despite the very different time's back then today it's name is deemed offensive but it's not like the bleedin' dog flew the lead plane and has to be mentioned every five minute's, in an hour and a half film it's not really star billing and could be addressed as "here Boy" if Peter Jackson want's to add it to the storyline as I said Nonesense it's a great tale that is long overdue a re-telling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Did anybody watch the recent TV series 'The Long Song' ?? A story concerning Black slaves on a plantation. The 'N' word was used frequently . . . . Seems that is acceptable in the context it was used but as for the Dambusters film, the N word would only be used once to signify the success of breaching the dam. If the N word is offensive, I find the F word moreso as I certainly dont use it in everyday conversion. Its a strange world we live in dont you think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 1:11 PM, andyf117 said: Oh well, as my wife reminds me occasionally, I'm not always right about everything! Join the club! 😁 Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 For me, the mini-series " Band of Brothers " stands out as one to of the best. Described by some tabloid media before it was shown as " another series about how America won the war " it certain was not, but about the experiences of real people in one particular American infantry unit from D -Day onwards.. What really made it real was that a lot of the main characters including Maj. Dick Winters ( played by Damon Lewis ) were shown at the end of each episode talking about their experiences. John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jure Miljevic Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Hello Mancunian airman I did not read the book but I came across a brief description of B-17 incident years ago while browsing the web. I do not doubt the actual events, but I do doubt Sieglitz's motives. Months earlier he was credited with shooting down a B-24 which had been seen burning for several minutes prior to that. I am more inclined to believe that in B-17 story Stieglitz for some reason was unable to open fire. Cheers Jure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWFK10 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 On 10/4/2018 at 8:50 AM, fatalbert said: That looks truly bad 😕,I shan't be watching that. I missed "Hurricane" in the cinema, and hadn't read this thread, so when I saw the DVD on sale for £5.99 last week I was surprised to see such a recent release being sold at a knockdown price. Having watched it, I now understand why it was going so cheap. For one thing, the CGI flying scenes are the worst I've ever seen, and some elements of the plot are ridiculous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I really wish they would leave the classics alone and make their own films on different themes. There are loads of stories from war that can be developed into a film. When some serious research is carried out in aircraft sorties and reading memoirs there are loads of things that could be developed. Its so lazy and unimaginative and they're often worse. The original Dunkirk is better imo and the Battle of Britain original is already excellent. As you can tell it annoys me. All about quick buck these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 10/4/2018 at 10:56 AM, Mancunian airman said: I thought there was to be a film made about an American bomber crew who, despite being badly shot, were NOT shot down by a German fighter. The true story and details of the events of what happened are recalled in the book titled " A Higher Call". In the book I was touched by the fact that the German pilot, Franz Stigler, met up with the pilot of the B17, Charlie Brown, and the relatives of his and other surviving members of that crew; 40+ lives. I have no doubt that once the film has been made/released, the decals for each of the aircraft will become popular subjects. I hope it shall be done That would definitely make a great film. Excellent book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 9/9/2018 at 10:21 PM, bzn20 said: . Don't think it will be as bad as Pearl though , is that possible ? No 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 Mmm... Wonder if HBO will take an progressive move concerning "The Mighty Eight" now when they are done with Games of Thrones? When it comes to Peter Jackson there are roumours about an ten part tv-serie instead of an movie... Cheers / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 It's based around the 'Bloody Hundredth' from Thorpe Abbots. When I was last there, I was told production was underway in the States, but not much info was available. I know Tom Hanks was very impressed by the 100th BG and their story when he came over to visit. I'm looking forward to it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Mmm... There was a new movie a few months ago. Lancaster Skies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayprit Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Superb series from the mid 60s "Combat"and ran for about 152 x 50 minutes episodes...……….available in boxed sets, but, most of them are on YouTube 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Andre B said: There was a new movie a few months ago. Lancaster Skies? An Aircaft modeller and enthusiast friend went to see it. He was not too impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Apple, not HBO and Masters of the Air, not the Mighty Eight. But still Spielberg and Hanks... https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/11/masters-of-the-air-apple-tv-plus/ Edited October 12, 2019 by Andre B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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