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Janice · 03-10-2004, 01:59 AM

Are there any stories that you find interesting and would like to see turned into a movie?

I would like to see the stories of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. made into a movie. That whole rivalry and gang element fascinates me. Perhaps since the cases haven't been solved, there may be legal issues that prevent a movie from being made.

Brian · 03-10-2004, 02:09 AM

If I ever got into the film industry, I would love to make a movie about the late, legendary and controversial baseball manager Billy Martin.

One book that I would also like to make into a movie would be Catcher in the Rye but the author, J.D. Salinger is very reclusive. He wouldn't sell the film rights to Jerry Lewis (a big admirer of the novel).

Dutabi84 · 03-10-2004, 02:12 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
Are there any stories that you find interesting and would like to see turned into a movie?

I would like to see the stories of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. made into a movie. That whole rivalry and gang element fascinates me. Perhaps since the cases haven't been solved, there may be legal issues that prevent a movie from being made.

I worked at a videostore, and we had a Biggie/Pac video. I've also seen the same video on tv commercials. Google it...

Brian · 03-10-2004, 02:14 AM

I'd also like to make movies about The Smothers Brothers and an actor that probably nobody here has heard of named Rondo Hatton. And no that is not makeup he is wearing in that picture. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0369061/bio

Another story I'd like to make into a movie is Beowulf. There actually is a movie about Beowulf starring Christopher Lambert but that was a horrible movie. I'd make one that is more faithful to the story.

Janice · 03-10-2004, 02:20 AM

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If I ever got into the film industry, I would love to make a movie about the late, legendary and controversial baseball manager Billy Martin.

That would make an interesting movie. Billy Martin was one colorful character whose life ended tragically.

As for casting, who would play Martin...maybe Sean Penn?

Janice · 03-10-2004, 02:25 AM

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I worked at a videostore, and we had a Biggie/Pac video. I've also seen the same video on tv commercials. Google it...

Thanks. I googled it, and a documentary came up. I would like to see that, but I'd still like to see it on the big screen.

Eddie Haskell · 03-10-2004, 02:54 AM

I have done considerable research on former boxer Sam Langford who fought as early as 1902. He was called the Boston Tar Baby in an age when the overt racism of such terms was accepted.

Sam would fight opponents from lightweight to heavyweight with little regard for their size or skill. In only his first full year as a pro, 1903, Langford defeated lightweight champion and All-Time great Joe Gans. The next year he fought the original Joe Walcott to a draw. In 1906 he defeated Joe Jeanette, then 3 weeks later lost a 15 round decision to future heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. He fought tough white contender Fireman Jim Flynn three times from 1908-1910, with a draw and two KOs to his credit. Seven years later, Flynn would KO Jack Dempsey in one round, though there has always been speculation it was a fixed fight. (Dempsey took care of Flynn in one in the rematch)

In 1910 Langford met the great middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel. Newspapers of the time reckoned Ketchel the winner by a narrow margin. Six months later Ketchel was murdered, ending any possibility of a rematch.

He fought Harry Wills, a solid 6'4", 220 pound heavyweight 18 times! Wills knocked Langford out twice and won the newspaper decisions in most of the other bouts. He also fought former Great White Hope (of the Jack Johnson reign) Fred Fulton, another huge heavyweight at 6' 4 ½", but lost on points.

When Jack Johnson was heavyweight champion, he refused to fight Langford again, drawing his own color line. Though most experts of the time felt Johnson would handle Langford handily, he was still a dangerous opponent and not worth the risk.

Stories persist that Langford repeatedly begged Dempsey for a title shot and was always turned down by Doc Kearns, the Manassa Mauler's manager. "Sorry, Sam, but we're looking for something easier."

Langford wound up going blind, had no money and continued to fight. It is said that Sam was 5'9" tall but I've found instances where he is listed at 5'6". He pretty much wound up penniless and died in a rooming house in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

I think it would make an amazing movie with perhaps one of the all-time great middleweights playing the lead role...Marvin Hagler.

I am Him · 03-10-2004, 10:29 AM

I would like to see a movie about George Lucas

Mijada · 03-10-2004, 11:18 AM

I'd like to see a movie on the life of the late Katharine Hepburn.

EricIdlefan · 03-10-2004, 11:45 AM

Paul Lynde
I know this will never ever happen but the Beatles!!

I am Him · 03-10-2004, 01:06 PM

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I know this will never ever happen but the Beatles!!

The Beatles? The rock group? There are already a million of those.

Georgia's on my Mind · 03-10-2004, 07:06 PM

something about Vivien Leigh.

Janice · 03-11-2004, 02:02 AM

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The Beatles? The rock group? There are already a million of those.

Can you name a few? I searched and came up empty.

AKA · 03-11-2004, 02:17 AM

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Can you name a few? I searched and came up empty.

Backbeat and Birth Of The Beatles are the only ones I can think of.

I'm currently working on two screenplays: one chronicles the last sixteen years of Dennis Wilson's life, and the other is about Bill Hicks.

Janice · 03-11-2004, 02:32 AM

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Backbeat and Birth Of The Beatles are the only ones I can think of.

I'm currently working on two screenplays: one chronicles the last sixteen years of Dennis Wilson's life, and the other is about Bill Hicks.

Thanks a lot AKA, and when you have those hit movies, I'll be the first one in line.

Any thoughts on casting for Dennis or Bill?

03-10-2004, 01:59 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	What story would you like to see made into a movie? Are there any stories that you find interesting and would like to see turned into a movie? I would like to see the stories of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. made into a movie. That whole rivalry and gang element fascinates me. Perhaps since the cases haven't been solved, there may be legal issues that prevent a movie from being made.

03-10-2004, 02:14 AM	#4
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I'd also like to make movies about The Smothers Brothers and an actor that probably nobody here has heard of named Rondo Hatton. And no that is not makeup he is wearing in that picture. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0369061/bio Another story I'd like to make into a movie is Beowulf. There actually is a movie about Beowulf starring Christopher Lambert but that was a horrible movie. I'd make one that is more faithful to the story. Attached Images

03-10-2004, 02:54 AM	#7
Eddie Haskell Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 11, 2002 Location: Mayfield Posts: 645	I have done considerable research on former boxer Sam Langford who fought as early as 1902. He was called the Boston Tar Baby in an age when the overt racism of such terms was accepted. Sam would fight opponents from lightweight to heavyweight with little regard for their size or skill. In only his first full year as a pro, 1903, Langford defeated lightweight champion and All-Time great Joe Gans. The next year he fought the original Joe Walcott to a draw. In 1906 he defeated Joe Jeanette, then 3 weeks later lost a 15 round decision to future heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. He fought tough white contender Fireman Jim Flynn three times from 1908-1910, with a draw and two KOs to his credit. Seven years later, Flynn would KO Jack Dempsey in one round, though there has always been speculation it was a fixed fight. (Dempsey took care of Flynn in one in the rematch) In 1910 Langford met the great middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel. Newspapers of the time reckoned Ketchel the winner by a narrow margin. Six months later Ketchel was murdered, ending any possibility of a rematch. He fought Harry Wills, a solid 6'4", 220 pound heavyweight 18 times! Wills knocked Langford out twice and won the newspaper decisions in most of the other bouts. He also fought former Great White Hope (of the Jack Johnson reign) Fred Fulton, another huge heavyweight at 6' 4 ½", but lost on points. When Jack Johnson was heavyweight champion, he refused to fight Langford again, drawing his own color line. Though most experts of the time felt Johnson would handle Langford handily, he was still a dangerous opponent and not worth the risk. Stories persist that Langford repeatedly begged Dempsey for a title shot and was always turned down by Doc Kearns, the Manassa Mauler's manager. "Sorry, Sam, but we're looking for something easier." Langford wound up going blind, had no money and continued to fight. It is said that Sam was 5'9" tall but I've found instances where he is listed at 5'6". He pretty much wound up penniless and died in a rooming house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I think it would make an amazing movie with perhaps one of the all-time great middleweights playing the lead role...Marvin Hagler.
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03-10-2004, 02:09 AM	#2
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	If I ever got into the film industry, I would love to make a movie about the late, legendary and controversial baseball manager Billy Martin. One book that I would also like to make into a movie would be Catcher in the Rye but the author, J.D. Salinger is very reclusive. He wouldn't sell the film rights to Jerry Lewis (a big admirer of the novel).

03-10-2004, 10:29 AM	#8
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	I would like to see a movie about George Lucas

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Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I'd like to see a movie on the life of the late Katharine Hepburn.

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Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	something about Vivien Leigh.