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05-07-2009, 12:58 PM
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| New Dambusters Film Remake By Peter Jackson.. Not content with Hobbits, Orcs and King Kong, film director Peter Jackson is also producing a remake of the film "Dambusters." Dambusters Remake I hope that it'll stick to the facts for a change... I wasn't sure where to post this, so if the mods feel it is inappropriate here then please move.
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05-07-2009, 01:10 PM
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| Hope he sticks to the facts too. But hey, he did a good job with King Kong, so there's hope.
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05-07-2009, 01:26 PM
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| Jackson is a real aviation buff, he has even comissioned and exact flying replica of a Vickers FE.2b gunbus, stunning aerial photos of which were featured recently in an aviation magazine. The screenplay will also be the work of Stephen Fry, so I am confident that story is in good hands.
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05-07-2009, 01:55 PM
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| Peter Jackson does a good job. Should be a good remake (I hope!). The original (1955) will be a tough act to follow. TO
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05-07-2009, 02:55 PM
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| I have read that the original Dambusters movie wasn't quite accurate. Coming up with the idea of how to measure height coming from a theater show (using the convergence of two spotlights) was made up. Also, I think the operation of the bomb (a spinning sphere) was conjecture since it was still top secret at the time. |
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05-07-2009, 04:12 PM
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| I read today that a major sticking point is what they're going to call Gibson's dog... |
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05-07-2009, 06:23 PM
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| In the linked article from the OP David Frost says he has rejected all alternative suggestions and is going to use 'Nigsy' which is a form that was used by Gibson himself.
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05-07-2009, 07:49 PM
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| That looks like it can be pretty awesome.. Crossing my fingers it is  |
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05-07-2009, 08:11 PM
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| Should be a good flic. Wonder who they will get to star in it ?? Charles
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05-07-2009, 08:14 PM
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Also, I wouldn't be too worried about Peter Jackson's version being inaccurate, on of the things he's most well-known for is his attention to detail, and, being a huge aviation enthusiast himself, I can almost guarantee you, it will be accurate. From Wikipedia: Quote:
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05-07-2009, 08:40 PM
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| I've heard they are trying to get FM213 over the pond for filming |
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05-07-2009, 09:09 PM
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| 3 News > Entertainment > Story > Secret leaked over World War II Lancaster bomber and regarding the dogs name: 'Offensive' name dogs Dambusters | Stuff.co.nz I wouldn't be surprised if they're trying to get the real thing for the movie, there's only so much you can do with CGI |
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05-07-2009, 10:11 PM
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  | I cannot wait!!
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05-08-2009, 08:26 AM
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 | Yeah, I have heard it will be as accurate as possible. Would be good to get the real ones together as there is as has been said only so much CGI can do. All in all it should be a good film.
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05-08-2009, 11:28 AM
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| Looking forward to this one...... Peter Jackson is apparently the main backer to a new model company called Wingnut Wings producing 1/32 WW I aircraft! Seen one of the kits and it is REAL nice, the instruction sheet is a stunner!....not cheap though.
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