George Lucas' WWII Movie Moves Forward
Filed under: Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, George Lucas, War
Late August was the last time we mentioned George Lucas' Red Tails, but considering the Star Wars director has been wanting to make the film for decades, less than a year between reports is not too bad. Plus, the new AP story about the film's preproduction couldn't come at a better time. People are currently talking about Spike Lee's upcoming African Americans in WWII film, Miracle of St. Anna, and Red Tails also focuses on blacks fighting in the war. Specifically it deals with the 332nd Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Corp., otherwise known as the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-black unit of pilots, bombardiers and navigators. The AP story mostly features quotes from Tuskegee vets, who share their memories and their hopes for what the film will show. But there's also some minor updates courtesy of producer Rick McCallum, who's reportedly now scouting locations in the Czech Republic and Italy. He says that Lucas is hoping to begin shooting later this year or early 2009 and that the script by John Ridley (Three Kings) "balances difficult and painful issues with what is, at its heart, the story of men with a dream to fly and serve their country." So, apparently the script is finished, yet it's still unclear who will be directing Red Tails; the AP story almost seems to assume that Lucas will be holding the reigns himself.
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6-17-2008 @ 10:47AM
SycoGuy said...
When this idiots done I probably won't be able to watch Band of Brothers again. How I loathe that man!
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6-17-2008 @ 10:58AM
Marty J said...
I was about to say, Lucas should probably stop making or being involved with any movie since he only has to sneeze and get vilified for it. Then someone with a stupid username proved my point already. Damn.
RIP STAN WINSTON.
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6-17-2008 @ 12:54PM
Nacho L said...
A WWII movie? Do you think there will be CG gophers and aliens in this one too?
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6-17-2008 @ 1:56PM
MCody said...
What's with all the hate? I enjoyed the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies as a kid, but I would have to say I have outgrown them. But, my little cousin was all over the new SW films that were released a few years ago. I took personally took him to the first one, but I missed the 2nd and 3rd film. As far as I can tell, his films are still making a lot of money - perhaps not a measure of his talents, but his box office prowess lends itself to the idea that somebody must appreciate his films.
What's wrong with Lucas making a WW2 film if he wants to? If it's good, great... if not, don't go see it. Personally, I would see it because I like historical dramas, but if Lucas were to make more SW films... I'd catch them on TV... I'm just not that interested.
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6-17-2008 @ 2:08PM
khia213 said...
George "Hold me like you did by the lake on Naboo" Lucas? Oh, please, sweet minty Jesus, No!
I can't think of anything less appealing than the creator of JarJar Binks presenting black history. Unless it's D.W. Griffin.
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6-17-2008 @ 11:52PM
Francois said...
I don't know what's more disappointing; the filmmaker George Lucas has become, or the filmmaker he could have been, had he not had the laurels of Star Wars to rest on. Anyways, Red Tails looks sufficiently out of the Lucas comfort zone, so it may yet prove to be a renaissance for him... or a confirmation of his fall from grace.
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6-18-2008 @ 10:53AM
Petro1734 said...
More pointless Lucus bashing......you people seriously have some daddy issues : )
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