De Niro's Directing Dream Hits Budget Wall
Universal Pictures balked at raising the budget for A Bronx Tale from 12 million to 22 million as Robert De Niro sought top talent and a costly production crew. An executive described De Niro as not trained in guerilla filmmaking and unwilling to settle for cheaper options.
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Guardian Angels script revamp tied to Sliwa attacks
Industry notes reveal director John Avildsen plans to include the Curtis Sliwa assault in his biopic. The piece discusses Sliwa’s injuries, ongoing recovery at Bellevue Hospital, and the evolving plan to portray recent events alongside his life story. Also mentions Oliver Stone’s Wild Palms casting news and Ben Vereen’s ICU status after a June accident.
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The Who May Record New Studio Album
Roger Daltrey signals a The Who reunion as Pete Townshend begins talks. Daltrey states sabbatical is over and he is writing songs for a possible disc while continuing solo projects like Days of Light from Rocks in the Head.
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Victor Victoria Broadway musical planned by Mancini and Bricusse
Music men Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse move forward on a Broadway version of Julie Andrews film Victor Victoria. They plan a summer of work and a Paris meeting next month with Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards to map a 1993 show and Edwards’ Son of the Pink Panther project.
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