Title: Report on the Burton screening and Q&A
Description: Added, 3 JDR members report in
Description: Added, 3 JDR members report in
Karen - January 5, 2008 02:09 PM (GMT)
http://shdowchsr.wordpress.com/2008/01/05/...a-w-tim-burton/
There are pics on the above blog, but didn't want to hotlink or "borrow" them so please be sure to check out the link above!
Attended a very special AFI Directors Screening of Sweeney Todd at ArcLight Hollywood which would feature a Q&A with Tim Burton! Burton’s directed some gems including: Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Big Fish, and let’s not forget Pee Wee’s Big Adventure! It was great being on the planning end of this event. It’s a shame since the studio was pushing really hard to get Johnny Depp out for this as well. Don’t get me wrong, Burton himself is great, but that would have been insane. I have to say, that the first time I saw the Sweeney, I wasn’t terribly impressed. After this viewing, I totally had a different view. It really is a solid film. Perhaps all the alcohol that I consumed prior to my first viewing skewed it the way it did.
Credits start rolling and blue shirted ushers feverishly start setting up the director’s chairs, mounted one sheets, and an AFI banner. The AFI president begins his opening remarks. He first introduces the Q&A moderator, Claudia Puig, of USA Today. At least, there will be good questions. He runs down the some of the same films that I did earlier, and then says, “I purposely left off one film. We have a great surprise. Introducing Tim will be MARTIN LANDAU!” I was half expecting a surprise, but not that one. It was great seeing Martin come out and just decide that he was just going to have a seat on the stage.
By the way, all photos courtesy of Rachel Thompson who came with me. It’s great that she had her camera on her. I mean, I’m usually the one with a camera attached to his hand for things like this, but all I had was my phone. You’re a rockstar, Rachel!
Martin eventually brings Tim Burton onto the stage. Tons of applause and a standing O from everyone around me. The questions begin. I didn’t have a pad of paper or a voice recorder. I had the notes application on my iPhone. Obviously, I shorthanded a lot of this, so don’t get all crazy if you were there and I’m a bit off. Here are the highlights for me:
- When asked about how Steven Sondheim and he (Burton) got together, Burton replied, “Steven Sondheim is a fan of horror, so we had that in common.” Asked if Steven Sondheim had approval of the cast, Burton said, “Steven’s Simon Cowell that way. He approved everyone.”
- There was a comment about the great working relationship with Johnny Depp. Burton stated that he had no idea who Johnny was until he saw him on the cover of a teen magazine. Obviously the rest is history. Burton stated that Depp does it all, but he won’t dance. He’s trying very hard for their next project together to be a ballet movie. LOL!
- Moderator asked about the color palette used throughout the film. Burton responded, “Surprise! It’s dark.” Burton said that the color and tone were very important. He used the same special effects guys from Sleepy Hollow. He also said that because he was working with actors who had not really sung before, the color and tone of the sets really helped set the mood necessary to bring out the performances. He then gave the actors props for singing. He said singing really gives you an exposing feeling, like a porno!
- A guest asked what his criteria is for casting his films. Burton responded saying that he envisions wax statues, like the ones in the wax museum, and could he see the actors as those statues.
- When asked about Sacha Baron Cohen’s involvement in the project, Burton told a great story about the audition. Apparently Sacha came in with loads of material and began belting out every song from Fiddler on the Roof. Burton was quite surprised and but wasn’t sure how to react or how to stop him.
- This is probably my favorite quote. When asked what overall feeling he was trying to convey with Sweeney, Burton said, “I wanted to have the collision between the violent and the tender.” This was also what he would focus on to have a differentiation between the film and the iterations of the musical.
The spotlights were quite bright.
- When asked where the white streak in Sweeney’s hair came about, Burton said he got the idea from Humphrey Bogart’s ONLY horror film, “The Return of Doctor X.” Burton stated that the image he had in his head was Bogart’s dark hair, the white streak, black gloves, and how he just sat and petted a bunny.
- One guest started asking the usual, “What would you have done differently?” question. They decided to throw in an example of something they would have changed but quickly realized just how DUMB that was going to sound. There were hisses coming from around the guest. Burton took it in stride and began laughing. He then asked if his editor was in the audience. Finally, Burton said he wouldn’t change a thing.
- Burton showed even more of his humorous side when a guest began her question with, “I just moved here from New York…” to which he exclaimed, “You moved from New York over here to ArcLight’s Cinerama Dome? Do you sleep here?”
- Apparently during the filming of Sleepy Hollow, Burton started his own little competition to see just how much blood he could get on Johnny’s face. The guest asked if he did that on this project. Burton responded, “I’m the Jackson Pollack of blood. I use a very large syringe. Johnny hates it because I’m very accurate.”
- Finally, a guest asked the inevitable Batman question. The actual question was, “How could you let them allow Joel Schumacher destroy the next Batman film?” Burton said, “Hold on. Hold on. I didn’t allow them to do anything.” He went on to tell about the meeting with studio execs to discuss the next film and how he got the feeling that this was a courtesy meeting and that they had no intention of allowing him to do the next film. He then stated, “I made black stuff come out of the Penguin’s mouth. You can’t sell happy meals with that kind of shit.”
It was a great time. The people around me were definitely hard core Tim Burton fans. It’s always great to be able to hear the creative thought process of someone who is great at what they do and is also pretty prolific. Attending things like this always serve as motivation for me to do more.
~ by shdowchsr on January 5, 2008.
There are pics on the above blog, but didn't want to hotlink or "borrow" them so please be sure to check out the link above!
Attended a very special AFI Directors Screening of Sweeney Todd at ArcLight Hollywood which would feature a Q&A with Tim Burton! Burton’s directed some gems including: Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Big Fish, and let’s not forget Pee Wee’s Big Adventure! It was great being on the planning end of this event. It’s a shame since the studio was pushing really hard to get Johnny Depp out for this as well. Don’t get me wrong, Burton himself is great, but that would have been insane. I have to say, that the first time I saw the Sweeney, I wasn’t terribly impressed. After this viewing, I totally had a different view. It really is a solid film. Perhaps all the alcohol that I consumed prior to my first viewing skewed it the way it did.
Credits start rolling and blue shirted ushers feverishly start setting up the director’s chairs, mounted one sheets, and an AFI banner. The AFI president begins his opening remarks. He first introduces the Q&A moderator, Claudia Puig, of USA Today. At least, there will be good questions. He runs down the some of the same films that I did earlier, and then says, “I purposely left off one film. We have a great surprise. Introducing Tim will be MARTIN LANDAU!” I was half expecting a surprise, but not that one. It was great seeing Martin come out and just decide that he was just going to have a seat on the stage.
By the way, all photos courtesy of Rachel Thompson who came with me. It’s great that she had her camera on her. I mean, I’m usually the one with a camera attached to his hand for things like this, but all I had was my phone. You’re a rockstar, Rachel!
Martin eventually brings Tim Burton onto the stage. Tons of applause and a standing O from everyone around me. The questions begin. I didn’t have a pad of paper or a voice recorder. I had the notes application on my iPhone. Obviously, I shorthanded a lot of this, so don’t get all crazy if you were there and I’m a bit off. Here are the highlights for me:
- When asked about how Steven Sondheim and he (Burton) got together, Burton replied, “Steven Sondheim is a fan of horror, so we had that in common.” Asked if Steven Sondheim had approval of the cast, Burton said, “Steven’s Simon Cowell that way. He approved everyone.”
- There was a comment about the great working relationship with Johnny Depp. Burton stated that he had no idea who Johnny was until he saw him on the cover of a teen magazine. Obviously the rest is history. Burton stated that Depp does it all, but he won’t dance. He’s trying very hard for their next project together to be a ballet movie. LOL!
- Moderator asked about the color palette used throughout the film. Burton responded, “Surprise! It’s dark.” Burton said that the color and tone were very important. He used the same special effects guys from Sleepy Hollow. He also said that because he was working with actors who had not really sung before, the color and tone of the sets really helped set the mood necessary to bring out the performances. He then gave the actors props for singing. He said singing really gives you an exposing feeling, like a porno!
- A guest asked what his criteria is for casting his films. Burton responded saying that he envisions wax statues, like the ones in the wax museum, and could he see the actors as those statues.
- When asked about Sacha Baron Cohen’s involvement in the project, Burton told a great story about the audition. Apparently Sacha came in with loads of material and began belting out every song from Fiddler on the Roof. Burton was quite surprised and but wasn’t sure how to react or how to stop him.
- This is probably my favorite quote. When asked what overall feeling he was trying to convey with Sweeney, Burton said, “I wanted to have the collision between the violent and the tender.” This was also what he would focus on to have a differentiation between the film and the iterations of the musical.
The spotlights were quite bright.
- When asked where the white streak in Sweeney’s hair came about, Burton said he got the idea from Humphrey Bogart’s ONLY horror film, “The Return of Doctor X.” Burton stated that the image he had in his head was Bogart’s dark hair, the white streak, black gloves, and how he just sat and petted a bunny.
- One guest started asking the usual, “What would you have done differently?” question. They decided to throw in an example of something they would have changed but quickly realized just how DUMB that was going to sound. There were hisses coming from around the guest. Burton took it in stride and began laughing. He then asked if his editor was in the audience. Finally, Burton said he wouldn’t change a thing.
- Burton showed even more of his humorous side when a guest began her question with, “I just moved here from New York…” to which he exclaimed, “You moved from New York over here to ArcLight’s Cinerama Dome? Do you sleep here?”
- Apparently during the filming of Sleepy Hollow, Burton started his own little competition to see just how much blood he could get on Johnny’s face. The guest asked if he did that on this project. Burton responded, “I’m the Jackson Pollack of blood. I use a very large syringe. Johnny hates it because I’m very accurate.”
- Finally, a guest asked the inevitable Batman question. The actual question was, “How could you let them allow Joel Schumacher destroy the next Batman film?” Burton said, “Hold on. Hold on. I didn’t allow them to do anything.” He went on to tell about the meeting with studio execs to discuss the next film and how he got the feeling that this was a courtesy meeting and that they had no intention of allowing him to do the next film. He then stated, “I made black stuff come out of the Penguin’s mouth. You can’t sell happy meals with that kind of shit.”
It was a great time. The people around me were definitely hard core Tim Burton fans. It’s always great to be able to hear the creative thought process of someone who is great at what they do and is also pretty prolific. Attending things like this always serve as motivation for me to do more.
~ by shdowchsr on January 5, 2008.
SavvyAngelUK - January 5, 2008 03:42 PM (GMT)
Really excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had to laugh at the penquin and happy meal remark :lol: :lol: :lol:
I had to laugh at the penquin and happy meal remark :lol: :lol: :lol:
herestoyou - January 5, 2008 05:35 PM (GMT)
Thanks for finding this Karen--interesting write up. So is this person in the business somehow I wonder?
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| I have to say, that the first time I saw the Sweeney, I wasn’t terribly impressed. After this viewing, I totally had a different view. It really is a solid film. Perhaps all the alcohol that I consumed prior to my first viewing skewed it the way it did. |
This annoyed me--------yeah, maybe the alcohol did it.........They don't really go into why they liked it the second time......
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| A guest asked what his criteria is for casting his films. Burton responded saying that he envisions wax statues, like the ones in the wax museum, and could he see the actors as those statues. |
I find this very interesting.......
| QUOTE |
| - This is probably my favorite quote. When asked what overall feeling he was trying to convey with Sweeney, Burton said, “I wanted to have the collision between the violent and the tender.” |
I agree with them on this one---love how he worded that........
| QUOTE |
| - Burton showed even more of his humorous side when a guest began her question with, “I just moved here from New York…” to which he exclaimed, “You moved from New York over here to ArcLight’s Cinerama Dome? Do you sleep here?” |
:lol: :lol: :lol: Tim just doesn't let you get away with anything does he?
-Donna
momosanla - January 5, 2008 07:37 PM (GMT)
A great overall breakdown! Let me add some additional tidbits to what this person posted:
| QUOTE |
| - When asked about how Steven Sondheim and he (Burton) got together, Burton replied, “Steven Sondheim is a fan of horror, so we had that in common.” Asked if Steven Sondheim had approval of the cast, Burton said, “Steven’s Simon Cowell that way. He approved everyone.” |
The moderator asked about the surprising choice of Sweeney Todd as a project for Burton. After all he isn't perceived as a Broadway kind of guy. He joked that he was going to wear his "Cats" outfit but forgot it. I'm sure he's been quoted as saying this before but he saw the stage production of ST in London when he was still a student. He was so struck by the music, melodrama, horror and sadness that he saw it three nights in a row. TB also said that Sondheim approved Johnny without ever hearing him sing.
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| - A guest asked what his criteria is for casting his films. Burton responded saying that he envisions wax statues, like the ones in the wax museum, and could he see the actors as those statues. |
TB started off by saying he had thumbed through some of the sketches he'd made years ago for this project and he was struck how much the two characters he'd drawn looked like Johnny and Helena, even though his characters always look the same.
| QUOTE |
| - This is probably my favorite quote. When asked what overall feeling he was trying to convey with Sweeney, Burton said, “I wanted to have the collision between the violent and the tender.” This was also what he would focus on to have a differentiation between the film and the iterations of the musical. |
There was a question from the moderator regarding how TB "deviated" from the original musical, to which is response was "Are you calling me a deviant?" In terms of the big chorus numbers (like "The Tale of Sweeney Todd") TB felt leaving them in would make it too much of a classic movie musical: a cast of hundreds singing and dancing down the street. He was looking for something more focused on these main characters. He felt (and I have to say, so do I) that the original staging never conveyed the true stories of these characters: Lovett's unrequited love for Todd, Todd's despair and despondance over the loss of his family. On stage you have adults playing teenagers and big voices singing these lines of text. On film he could be more focused and internal, "silent film acting" as he called it. Johnny could "stand and brood and look angry all day" at the window but you could understand so much from just a look.
A couple other just random things that I wrote down:
HBC was quoted as saying that Johnny and Tim were "brothers by choice" and shared the sense of humor of 7 year olds. TB prefers to think they're more sophisticated than that, more like 9 or 10 year olds.
"Up until very recently I can tell the difference between the real and unreal."
He talked a bit about his admiration for Vincent Price. Price had been so supportive of Burton's career from the very earliest days when he wrote a script called "Vincent" about his admiration for the actor and he sent it to Price who in turn agreed to narrate the project.
herestoyou - January 5, 2008 07:53 PM (GMT)
Thanks momosanla for your additional tidbits---I just love the way Tim talks--love the "deviant" remark-lol!
Would you say there was an overall positive reaction to the film, or is that a given as it was mainly Depp/Burton fans?
-Donna
Would you say there was an overall positive reaction to the film, or is that a given as it was mainly Depp/Burton fans?
-Donna
Burleycue - January 5, 2008 08:03 PM (GMT)
I just wanted to add that the crowd was a perfect blend of JD and TB fans. Of course there were the "Hi Mr. Burton. My name is...and I'm an aspiring..." types, as was the woman who asked about any regrets about the final cut of ST. To quote the above blog:
- One guest started asking the usual, “What would you have done differently?” question. They decided to throw in an example of something they would have changed but quickly realized just how DUMB that was going to sound. There were hisses coming from around the guest. Burton took it in stride and began laughing. He then asked if his editor was in the audience. Finally, Burton said he wouldn’t change a thing.
I LOVED the response that came from an obvious TB fan that yelled (in his best Ed Wood voice) "It was PERFECT!"
Yes, indeed!
We were lucky enough to chat briefly with Mr. Landau, who graciously agreed to pose in a photo with us. I'll check with the other girls to see if they're OK with posting the pic here.
And once again I say :thanks Karen for posting the info about the screening for us.
- One guest started asking the usual, “What would you have done differently?” question. They decided to throw in an example of something they would have changed but quickly realized just how DUMB that was going to sound. There were hisses coming from around the guest. Burton took it in stride and began laughing. He then asked if his editor was in the audience. Finally, Burton said he wouldn’t change a thing.
I LOVED the response that came from an obvious TB fan that yelled (in his best Ed Wood voice) "It was PERFECT!"
Yes, indeed!
We were lucky enough to chat briefly with Mr. Landau, who graciously agreed to pose in a photo with us. I'll check with the other girls to see if they're OK with posting the pic here.
And once again I say :thanks Karen for posting the info about the screening for us.
deppaholic - January 5, 2008 08:41 PM (GMT)
Here's a little article from the Hollywood Reporter about a reception for Tim held just prior to the Arclight event. Sounds like he was in good spirits! (For photo of Tim and Landau, click on link)
Rose
Burton bash
By Borys Kit
DreamWorks/Paramount and Warner Bros. International threw the first awards-related event of 2008 on Friday night with a cocktail reception for Tim Burton in honor of his contender "Sweeney Todd."
Despite the very heavy rain, quite a few people turned out for the event, held at the S Bar near Hollywood and Vine, for a chance to say a few words to Burton. Burton actually showed up a bit late, because of the weather, and looked quite relaxed for a guy who has been constantly go-go-go. He finished the movie in the nick of time, did press for it in North America, then went back to London to be with his wife, Helena Bonham Carter, for the birth of their child. At 10 o'clock Friday night he was going to a Q&A at the Arclight that was put together just three days before (and sold out in 24 hours), then was immediately going to Japan to promote the movie there.
Burton said that because he's been so busy he hadn't had time to catch the season's other movies like "There Will Be Blood" and had no intention of seeing them in screener form. It's theatrical or bust for the man.
Speaking of Japan, the country is a neat case for the movie, which with its many angles has presented many marketing challenges for DreamWorks and Warners. In Japan, audiences actually love musicals unabashedly, so there is no need to hide the musical elements of the film in trailers and TV spots, like Paramount did here. So Warners, which is handling international distribution, is playing up that part of it. Still, there are no guarantees.
When told that the night's event kicked off the year in terms of awards events, Burton jovially exclaimed, "Excellent! I like kicking things off. Get me a champagne bottle, and I'll smash it against the wall!"
http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/2008/01/burton-bash.html
Rose
Burton bash
By Borys Kit
DreamWorks/Paramount and Warner Bros. International threw the first awards-related event of 2008 on Friday night with a cocktail reception for Tim Burton in honor of his contender "Sweeney Todd."
Despite the very heavy rain, quite a few people turned out for the event, held at the S Bar near Hollywood and Vine, for a chance to say a few words to Burton. Burton actually showed up a bit late, because of the weather, and looked quite relaxed for a guy who has been constantly go-go-go. He finished the movie in the nick of time, did press for it in North America, then went back to London to be with his wife, Helena Bonham Carter, for the birth of their child. At 10 o'clock Friday night he was going to a Q&A at the Arclight that was put together just three days before (and sold out in 24 hours), then was immediately going to Japan to promote the movie there.
Burton said that because he's been so busy he hadn't had time to catch the season's other movies like "There Will Be Blood" and had no intention of seeing them in screener form. It's theatrical or bust for the man.
Speaking of Japan, the country is a neat case for the movie, which with its many angles has presented many marketing challenges for DreamWorks and Warners. In Japan, audiences actually love musicals unabashedly, so there is no need to hide the musical elements of the film in trailers and TV spots, like Paramount did here. So Warners, which is handling international distribution, is playing up that part of it. Still, there are no guarantees.
When told that the night's event kicked off the year in terms of awards events, Burton jovially exclaimed, "Excellent! I like kicking things off. Get me a champagne bottle, and I'll smash it against the wall!"
http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/2008/01/burton-bash.html
herestoyou - January 5, 2008 08:47 PM (GMT)
Julie thank you for your impressions---it's great you had a chance to chat with Landau--he's always spoken so highly about the Johnny. Anything you remember about your chat would be great!
Rose thanks so much for posting that tidbit you found--I think Tim is so happy about the film as well as having his child arrive, he's probably on cloud 9! I think both Tim and Johnny have been around for so long, they're getting more comfortable with all the press stuff, too.
-Donna
Rose thanks so much for posting that tidbit you found--I think Tim is so happy about the film as well as having his child arrive, he's probably on cloud 9! I think both Tim and Johnny have been around for so long, they're getting more comfortable with all the press stuff, too.
-Donna
BuccaRoux - January 5, 2008 09:06 PM (GMT)
That is a pretty good post by the blogger, intellectually, but it doesn't tell of the emotion at all! It was a very pleasant, laid back and funny interview! Tim seemed very comfortable, not nervous at all. He talks with his hands CONSTANTLY! :lol: Momosanla's additions to his report was great! :thumbsup
I was very disappointed in the audiences questions. Almost every single one of them prefaced their question with "I am an aspiring actor, actress, filmmaker, etc". Some seemed more interested in getting hints from Tim and plug themselves getting into the business. :huh: Tim handled it all really well, he was very nice to everyone, but I just know inside he was rolling his eyes, we certainly were! I was going to be the next one to get to ask a question but then they said time was up. DANG!
I did notice it was very hard for Tim to not mention Johnny a lot! I caught him a few times starting to say John... then stopped himself! Tim was very charming and had us laughing a lot. When the moderator mentioned that he was a new dad, he said yeah and then started looking around the theater saying where did I leave it?
BTW, he didn't have his striped socks on! :P
As for Martin Landau, that was indeed a great pleasure! He introduced Tim and gushed about him. He seemed so gentle and sweet. Afterwards, like Julie mentioned, the 4 of us were able to meet him and he posed for a picture with us. He seemed surprised we wanted one! Only a handful of people were around. But unfortunately, the pic didn't come out! :( We took over 90 pics, but unfortunately we found out after that the camera was on the wrong setting, so only a few are decent enough to post and they are very grainy. It's a shame because we were right up front and had an unobstructed view. Bummer Ted! But there should be pics appearing on the net as there were professional photogs there! Courtesy of Miroux's camera (click on the thumbnails)....
In the lobby they had some costumes from the movie.
Helena's...
Pirelli's...
And across this whole area there is a HUGE backdrop, you can see how tall it is comparing the height of the dress...
On a side note, we ate at the cafe right there in the Arclight. And while waiting for our table, we saw Robert Downey Jr. He had to go right passed us to leave, his coat literally brushed Ginger and I. Of course Ginger was absolutely clueless and didn't even notice him. I immediately turned to Michelle, who was behind me and I said "did you see.." and she said "Yup!" and we watched him walk off. He looked good. Was wearing a blue trench coat and a fedora, and was wheeling a briefcase/satchel thingy behind him. I was literally face to face there with him as passed us, but I would never say anything to him as he was in his own personal time and was also clearly trying to get out of there unnoticed. But I felt bad for him because he was alone! He was SO small! Positively tiny! It was a very cool start to the evening!
Sorry for the rambling post, I know I am jumping all over the place! But I just trying to remember things that haven't been posted yet! ;)
I was very disappointed in the audiences questions. Almost every single one of them prefaced their question with "I am an aspiring actor, actress, filmmaker, etc". Some seemed more interested in getting hints from Tim and plug themselves getting into the business. :huh: Tim handled it all really well, he was very nice to everyone, but I just know inside he was rolling his eyes, we certainly were! I was going to be the next one to get to ask a question but then they said time was up. DANG!
I did notice it was very hard for Tim to not mention Johnny a lot! I caught him a few times starting to say John... then stopped himself! Tim was very charming and had us laughing a lot. When the moderator mentioned that he was a new dad, he said yeah and then started looking around the theater saying where did I leave it?
BTW, he didn't have his striped socks on! :P
As for Martin Landau, that was indeed a great pleasure! He introduced Tim and gushed about him. He seemed so gentle and sweet. Afterwards, like Julie mentioned, the 4 of us were able to meet him and he posed for a picture with us. He seemed surprised we wanted one! Only a handful of people were around. But unfortunately, the pic didn't come out! :( We took over 90 pics, but unfortunately we found out after that the camera was on the wrong setting, so only a few are decent enough to post and they are very grainy. It's a shame because we were right up front and had an unobstructed view. Bummer Ted! But there should be pics appearing on the net as there were professional photogs there! Courtesy of Miroux's camera (click on the thumbnails)....
In the lobby they had some costumes from the movie.
Helena's...
Pirelli's...
And across this whole area there is a HUGE backdrop, you can see how tall it is comparing the height of the dress...
On a side note, we ate at the cafe right there in the Arclight. And while waiting for our table, we saw Robert Downey Jr. He had to go right passed us to leave, his coat literally brushed Ginger and I. Of course Ginger was absolutely clueless and didn't even notice him. I immediately turned to Michelle, who was behind me and I said "did you see.." and she said "Yup!" and we watched him walk off. He looked good. Was wearing a blue trench coat and a fedora, and was wheeling a briefcase/satchel thingy behind him. I was literally face to face there with him as passed us, but I would never say anything to him as he was in his own personal time and was also clearly trying to get out of there unnoticed. But I felt bad for him because he was alone! He was SO small! Positively tiny! It was a very cool start to the evening!
Sorry for the rambling post, I know I am jumping all over the place! But I just trying to remember things that haven't been posted yet! ;)
herestoyou - January 5, 2008 09:20 PM (GMT)
THanks for your report BR---I love all the little tidbits everyone is adding! Those costumes are beautful and you were definitely very close there--too bad about the camera malfunction, but at least we get the idea! :P
Maybe some professional pics will crop up then......
-Donna
Maybe some professional pics will crop up then......
-Donna
Karen - January 5, 2008 10:03 PM (GMT)
Thanks so much to Momosanla, Burleycue and BuccaRoux for taking the time to report in for us! And thanks for all of the articles about this that you all are finding! I am just now getting to read these and it sounds as if you had a great time in the "presence" of these film geniouses.
Edit!! ANd thanks for the lovely pics!!! They are great!!!
Edit!! ANd thanks for the lovely pics!!! They are great!!!
nurseanne8 - January 5, 2008 10:43 PM (GMT)
Ladies thanks for all the posts and articles on the Q/A with TB. :) Anne r
Burleycue - January 5, 2008 11:27 PM (GMT)
Donna, we really didn't get to chat in great detail with Mr. Landau. It was more like "love your work, thank you so much..." that kind of thing. But he was so gracious to us.
Anne, too bad about our piccie!
Anne, too bad about our piccie!
herestoyou - January 6, 2008 01:17 AM (GMT)
Thanks Julie--I give you all credit for braving that rain storm last night--good job! :)
-Donna
-Donna
deppaholic - January 6, 2008 01:35 AM (GMT)
Here's info about a recorded chat with Tim and Jeffrey Wells (Hollywood Elsewhere) from yesterday afternoon. Haven't listened to it yet---gotta take DS to the theater. There are a couple of pictures, too.
Rose
http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/archives/20...burton_chat.php
Rose
http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/archives/20...burton_chat.php
herestoyou - January 6, 2008 01:50 AM (GMT)
GREAT find Rose--it's well worth a listen----I'm still listening to it, but it's great! woohoo
Finished this whole interview---once again, it's GREEAAT!! At the very end, Tim states he's working on the DVD right now--a trickly process as he wants to get the colors, etc. right transfering to the DVD----
-Donna
Finished this whole interview---once again, it's GREEAAT!! At the very end, Tim states he's working on the DVD right now--a trickly process as he wants to get the colors, etc. right transfering to the DVD----
-Donna
Karen - January 6, 2008 02:24 AM (GMT)
ohhhh thanks Rose!
Karen - January 6, 2008 05:29 AM (GMT)
Here's a great write up about the party before the event:
http://www.filmstew.com/showArticle.aspx?ContentID=16783
http://www.filmstew.com/showArticle.aspx?ContentID=16783
herestoyou - January 6, 2008 06:07 AM (GMT)
THat is a very nice write up about the party---MLandau is so gracious. Wonder why he wasn't asked about Johnny's performance in ST? That's the only thing that seemed a little odd to me.......
-Donna
-Donna
Depputante - January 6, 2008 07:06 AM (GMT)
Sounds like the event was alot of great fun !!
:thanks
:thanks
BuccaRoux - January 6, 2008 06:18 PM (GMT)
Here's the one and only pic of Martin that came out. It's blurry and we're all cut off, but look at the smile on his face, that says it all. Even if it's not very good, I LOVE it!
herestoyou - January 6, 2008 07:21 PM (GMT)
Thanks BC--yes, that smile is great! So glad you all had a great time.....
Could you tell if the film was in digital format? I know in the audio interview with Tim, there was a discussion about seeing the film in digital. I was just wondering if you could see a difference.......
-Donna
Could you tell if the film was in digital format? I know in the audio interview with Tim, there was a discussion about seeing the film in digital. I was just wondering if you could see a difference.......
-Donna
Karen - January 6, 2008 11:06 PM (GMT)
BuccaRoux! That's a great pic..he's got a really engaging smile! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!!!
Sparrowette - January 7, 2008 03:19 AM (GMT)
Thank You to all fort he articles,photos,media and reports on this special Q&A Session. Tim is the best. I wish I could have gone but the rain was and still is very bad here. Glad everyone that could go had such a nice time.
Yvonne in LA :shistle
Yvonne in LA :shistle