Martin Scorsese to direct biopic of Frank Sinatra - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-13-2009, 07:33 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Scorsese (scor-SAY'-zee) will be telling Frank Sinatra's life story on film.

Universal Pictures says the Academy Award-winning filmmaker will direct "Sinatra," the first feature film about Ol' Blue Eyes' life.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...sMM1wD985K3F83

Mr. Television · 05-13-2009, 07:35 PM

That's great news. I've always been a fan of Sinatra.

Brian Damage · 05-13-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

That's great news. I've always been a fan of Sinatra.

I agree, and having such an accomplished director as Scorsese in charge of it, makes it sound even better!

catlover79 · 05-13-2009, 11:53 PM

Sounds interesting. Frank Sinatra had such a fascinating life, Martin Scorsese could probably do a TRILOGY!!

Brian Damage · 05-13-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Sounds interesting. Frank Sinatra had such a fascinating life, Martin Scorsese could probably do a TRILOGY!!

I love it!

Sinatra Part II: The Wrath of The Rat Pack!

Nighthawk76 · 05-13-2009, 11:58 PM

I like Sinatra's music very much and have been a big fan of Scorsese for a long time, so I'll certainly be going to see this one. Scorsese also has a film on George Harrison coming out.

catlover79 · 05-14-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I love it!

Sinatra Part II: The Wrath of The Rat Pack!

Sinatra Part III: Sammy Davis Jr. Strikes Back!!

Brian Damage · 05-14-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Sinatra Part III: Sammy Davis Jr. Strikes Back!!

Cactus Jack · 05-14-2009, 01:16 AM

LOL great titles and this sounds awesome!

comedyfreak · 05-14-2009, 04:13 AM

Sounds interesting, I'll watch it.

catlover79 · 05-14-2009, 08:28 AM

I wonder who they will get to play the Chairman of the Board. I really can't think of anyone who resembles him.

Brian Damage · 05-14-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I wonder who they will get to play the Chairman of the Board. I really can't think of anyone who resembles him.

Well, hopefully it'll be an unknown actor that'll get the gig, but something tells me Scorses's buddy Leonardo DiCaprio will be in consideration.

catlover79 · 05-14-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Well, hopefully it'll be an unknown actor that'll get the gig, but something tells me Scorses's buddy Leonardo DiCaprio will be in consideration.

I sure hope not!!

I, too, am all for getting an unknown.

Mr. Television · 05-14-2009, 01:17 PM

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UPDATE: Johnny Depp As Frank Sinatra?

Director Marty Scorsese may want Leonardo DiCaprio for the coming biopic about Frank Sinatra. (Just as Marty wanted Leo for Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, and soon Shutter Island.) But I hear Universal's first choice to fill the role may be Johnny Depp. The studio is thrilled with his performance in this summer's forthcoming Public Enemies and very much wants to stay in the Johnny Depp business. Besides, it's already been determined that the lead actor playing Sinatra won't be singing. The movie will feature Sinatra's own recordings thanks to a deal with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, guaranteeing the participation of the Sinatra estate and Warner Music Group. Besides, Scorsese and Depp have never worked together: that alone could be reason enough to see this pic.

catlover79 · 05-14-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/

UPDATE: Johnny Depp As Frank Sinatra?

Director Marty Scorsese may want Leonardo DiCaprio for the coming biopic about Frank Sinatra. (Just as Marty wanted Leo for Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, and soon Shutter Island.) But I hear Universal's first choice to fill the role may be Johnny Depp. The studio is thrilled with his performance in this summer's forthcoming Public Enemies and very much wants to stay in the Johnny Depp business. Besides, it's already been determined that the lead actor playing Sinatra won't be singing. The movie will feature Sinatra's own recordings thanks to a deal with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, guaranteeing the participation of the Sinatra estate and Warner Music Group. Besides, Scorsese and Depp have never worked together: that alone could be reason enough to see this pic.

WHAT??? Johnny Depp is a great actor, but I think he's totally wrong for this part.

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Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I like Sinatra's music very much and have been a big fan of Scorsese for a long time, so I'll certainly be going to see this one. Scorsese also has a film on George Harrison coming out.

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I wonder who they will get to play the Chairman of the Board. I really can't think of anyone who resembles him.

05-14-2009, 01:17 PM	#14
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/ UPDATE: Johnny Depp As Frank Sinatra? Director Marty Scorsese may want Leonardo DiCaprio for the coming biopic about Frank Sinatra. (Just as Marty wanted Leo for Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, and soon Shutter Island.) But I hear Universal's first choice to fill the role may be Johnny Depp. The studio is thrilled with his performance in this summer's forthcoming Public Enemies and very much wants to stay in the Johnny Depp business. Besides, it's already been determined that the lead actor playing Sinatra won't be singing. The movie will feature Sinatra's own recordings thanks to a deal with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, guaranteeing the participation of the Sinatra estate and Warner Music Group. Besides, Scorsese and Depp have never worked together: that alone could be reason enough to see this pic.