posted 01-23-2007 10:01 PM               

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Originally posted by Nessarose Throppe:
How about this.... Idina can play Elphie's grandmother. In the new version of Wicked where she has one. Because she is not going to be able to play Elphaba.

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posted 01-23-2007 11:01 PM               

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Originally posted by DefyingGravity4Life:
Is this new version currently in any of the shows, or is it something they are working out?

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posted 01-24-2007 02:48 PM               

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Originally posted by defy:
obviously they were kidding.

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posted 01-24-2007 03:00 PM               

and i think idina would play elphaba just like she did maureen. and if she diddn't, i would say nicole kidman also. and kate winslet i think would be good for glinda.

and just to stir some trouble, johnny depp as fiyero! lol :P

directed by tim burton, of course haha

posted 01-24-2007 03:02 PM               

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Originally posted by defygravityLFB:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by DefyingGravity4Life:
[b] Is this new version currently in any of the shows, or is it something they are working out?

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I wasn't the one trying to imply that Idina is old.. which she definitely isn't. I was just asking about this "new show." Wow... I'm way to gullible =/ (irrelevant)However they would need someone to play Granny if the book ever becomes a movie.

posted 01-24-2007 04:13 PM               

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Originally posted by DefyingGravity4Life:
I wasn't the one trying to imply that Idina is old.. which she definitely isn't. I was just asking about this "new show." Wow... I'm way to gullible =/ (irrelevant)However they would need someone to play Granny if the book ever becomes a movie.

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posted 01-24-2007 05:15 PM               

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Originally posted by DefyingGravity4Life:
I wasn't the one trying to imply that Idina is old.. which she definitely isn't. I was just asking about this "new show." Wow... I'm way to gullible =/ (irrelevant)However they would need someone to play Granny if the book ever becomes a movie.

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posted 01-24-2007 06:28 PM               

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Originally posted by MusicalTheatreObsessed:
Granny as in Nanny?

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posted 01-24-2007 07:26 PM               

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Originally posted by WickedBabe:
Are they even making a movie of wicked?

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posted 01-24-2007 07:27 PM               

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Originally posted by Yero the Hero:
*sigh* Yes, it's coming out Summer of '08.

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posted 01-24-2007 07:50 PM               

I'm a newbie teehee so i apologize in advance for any breaking of rules (although i will try to stick to them as closely as possible)
Could I make a request? Too bad, I'll ask anyway. I know we're not supposed to talk about religion, but using God's naming in vain i.e. Jesus Christ are you serious? or Oh my God is as much swearing as the "bad" swear words to me. Could we please refrain from that. Please don't bite off my head, just a request.

I have read through all 31 pages of this thread and not just skim reading, full on reading, so be proud! And as I've gone through it I've formed an opinion

I would like the OBC to be filmed doing the musical on stage, that way I can see the musical (and others like me who don't have the money to fly to the U.S and see it live.) I know that it's not as good as on stage live and it ruins the magic blah blah blah but i really want to see it! ...and not just a bootleg copy either. Plus it's better than the whole totally hollywoodizing thing.
I'm totally obsessed with the music, I've had the cd on loop for ages and so I've been introduced to Idina's (and Kristin's) amazing vocal talents and i would be KILLLED if they made a movie or recording without the OBC. Particularly since my friends have heard non-stop about Wicked and some of them are curious. I'd hate for their first introduction to be Hilary Duff playing Galinda (gag) and some random that's got as much credibility playing Elphie who happens to be my ALL TIME FAVOURITE character. But, I've realized...thanks to booklady and a number of others that the OBC in a movie would be too old *cry a waterfall* Anyways, my dream cast would be:

Elphaba: I can't imagine anyone else playing it apart from Idina, sorry!
G(a)linda: Kristin Chenoweth (if possible) but if not maybe Reese Witherspoon. The only draw back is she isn't trained in opera and wouldn't be able to belt the high notes in NOMTW, but she has the “I'm so popular” look about her.
Fiyero: Taye Diggs or Norbert Leo Butz (preferably Norbert. His voice is gorgeous!)
Nessa: Jenna Leigh Green! She would be awesomeness. Or Natalie Portman
Morrible: Maggie Smith or Bette Midler. Smith would have to serious strictness down, but Midler would have more the comedy aspect (did anyone else see Hocus Pocus? I LOVE that movie.) How about a cross between? Maggie Midler anyone?
Boq: Elijah Wood or Toby Maguire (they have the 'cute' thing going)
Wizard: Joel Grey definitely

let me know what you think!

posted 01-24-2007 08:03 PM            

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Originally posted by Idina*rox*my*sox:
Hey everyone!

I'm a newbie teehee so i apologize in advance for any breaking of rules (although i will try to stick to them as closely as possible)

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Coolest. Newbie. Ever.

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I know we're not supposed to talk about religion, but using God's naming in vain i.e. Jesus Christ are you serious? or Oh my God is as much swearing as the "bad" swear words to me.

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You heard the kid, let's try to refrain, guys. It's reasonable enough.

Though, IRMS, I'm sure many will forget this and/or never even read it, but if it matters to you, I'll try to cut back. We're a community here, so I see no reason in not coming to rational agreements, especially since your request is such a simple one.

Welcome to the boards, by the way.

Edited because I needed a synonym for "resonable."

posted 01-25-2007 09:52 AM            

I would really love to have a movie of Wicked because i'm cheap and that i live in Australia.

Also, as long as there's actors who can act, then I would love it regardless...

posted 01-25-2007 02:46 PM            

Bruce Willis = Frex
Angelina Jolie = Melena
Betty White = Nanny
Judi Dench = Mother Yackle

posted 01-25-2007 03:59 PM            

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Originally posted by DefyingGravity4Life:
I sincerely hope that they do not "disney-fy" Wicked. Nothing against Disney, but in my opinion, it just doesn't fit in with the darker part of Wicked. And yes, Tom Cruise would make a great Glinda!

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posted 01-25-2007 04:41 PM               

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Originally posted by Lman1138:
Compared to the book, the musical already seems Disney-fied to me. But who cares I love both.

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True, but not as much as putting Hilary Duff in it.

posted 01-25-2007 05:57 PM            

Glinda = Nicole Kidman/Kate W or Reese W
Nicole because of her singing talents portrayed in moulin rouge,
Kate Winslet for her singing talents and also to add a bit of british to the film. Reese W because she just seems very glinda-like im not too sure about singing can she?

Other characters just chosen randonly
The wizard- Sir Ian McKellan or Dick Van Dyke ( very amusing choices)
Madame Morrible - julie andrews or walters( first names that popped up)
Fiyero - adam garcia (gives us something to look at)
Boq - Elijah Wood (just thought of hobbits and munchkins being small)

posted 01-25-2007 10:19 PM               

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Originally posted by defyingravity:
BRING ON SUMMER 08!!!!

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posted 01-26-2007 03:41 PM            

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Originally posted by MusicalTheatreObsessed:

I'm excited... Tom Cruise is going to make the perfect Glinda.

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posted 01-26-2007 03:49 PM            

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Originally posted by Idina*rox*my*sox:
Could I make a request? Too bad, I'll ask anyway. I know we're not supposed to talk about religion, but using God's naming in vain i.e. Jesus Christ are you serious? or Oh my God is as much swearing as the "bad" swear words to me. Could we please refrain from that. Please don't bite off my head, just a request.

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You are my new hero. Thank you for saying that. I'm offended more by people taking Christ's name in vain than by regular cussing. And thank you OverTheMoon for taking it seriously! You two have just earned a lot of respect in my eyes.

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[B]But, I've realized...thanks to booklady and a number of others that the OBC in a movie would be too old *cry a waterfall* [B]

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posted 01-26-2007 08:10 PM            

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Originally posted by DefyingGravity4Life:
True, but not as much as putting Hilary Duff in it.

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Touche, DG4L, touche.

posted 01-28-2007 12:53 AM            

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Originally posted by LPhiBah:
Giggle giggle. You guys are hilarious. But I think Tom Cruise is too dainty for the part. Lets get Patrick Swayze to do it. Tom can hve the part of Nessa. XD

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posted 01-28-2007 04:26 PM            

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Originally posted by Yero the Hero:
*sigh* Yes, it's coming out Summer of '08.

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