Lawyer plans remake of 1984
Chicago attorney Marvin Rosenblum pursues film rights to George Orwell’s 1984. He reached out in 1980 after Sonia Orwell, Orwell’s widow, withdrew circulation rights. Rosenblum met Sonia in London and navigated her demand for creative control before finalizing any deal.
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Installation of officers at Scott Key American Legion post
Tuesday July 7 will see installation of officers at the Scott Key American Legion post. A top photo shows the ceremony with officers including Graham, Joseph B Price, and Doug Healey. Photos by Philip Wenablom.
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Students honor U Chicago professor Sanford Schwarz
University of Chicago professor Sanford Schwarz is celebrated as he completes the final volume of Orwell’s journals just before traveling to London. Rosenblum recalls discussions with Orwell’s literary circle, stressing the cinema as a means to spread Orwell’s message and the plan to sign a contract in London before Mrs. Orwell’s death.
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Rosenblum eyeing Orwell film release window 1983 to 1984
Rosenblum aims to adapt Orwell's vision with a December 1983 or January 1984 release. He holds movie rights and is assembling package details, seeking a director and writer, weighing studio versus independent routes amid a high failure rate in moviemaking and uncertain audience reception.
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