Originally Posted By leemac <<One thing I do find interesting is that the film is already rated this far in advance of its release. That indicates that the movie is already finished. I would imagine they are holding its release for the time period when it will get more attention for possible awards, but I wonder if some screenings at film festivals and other similar venues will start soon. >> I was surprised that it has already been rated. Principal photography began last September so shooting would have finished before the end of the year. Without VFX etc. I guess the editing would have taken no time at all either. Even so studios usually wait to get the rating so maybe they are planning some screenings.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: My sisters and I have to agree with those who say that Tom Hanks was mis-cast to play Walt Disney. Nothing against Tom--he's a fine actor. But he just doesn't come across as the best choice to play Uncle Walt.
Originally Posted By magic0214 I know some people have already seen the film in its entirety, and have enjoyed it immensely.
Originally Posted By dagobert Here's the movie poster. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/DisneyPictures/status/360090811683192833/photo/1">http://twitter.com/DisneyPictu.../photo/1</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>I like the poster<<< Me too. I think it's one of the best movie posters in recent years.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I just saw that Colin Farrell is in this movie, that seems odd to me.
Originally Posted By u k fan Yeah, it's a good looking poster. I like that Emma Thompson is getting top billing over Tom Hanks!!!
Originally Posted By u k fan I've just seen that there are going to be some screenings of this movie across the UK to coincide with the London Film Festival. I'm hoping I can snag a ticket and get to see it next month!!!
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I just saw that Colin Farrell is in this movie, that seems odd to me.>> He plays Mrs. Travers' father in flashbacks. Given the complicated mess her father was in real life, Colin Farrell is a good choice. And Rachel Griffiths is playing the real Mary Poppins! (Loved her in Muriel's Wedding and Brothers & Sisters.) Inspired casting for most everyone, though I'm still having doubts about Hanks as Walt.
Originally Posted By Bellella Mawnck- you met Bob Sherman?! OMG!!! I always wanted to meet the Sherman brothers, and hopefully I'll run into Richard someday. It could be so amazing. I do plan to see this movie, even though I can't see Tom Hanks as Walt. He's an awesome actor, but I just don't see how he can play Walt convincingly. But then again, who can? Have there ever been any actors who could truly capture and transcend Walt Disney, hypothetically? No? I didn't think so.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Mawnck- you met Bob Sherman?!<< Well, briefly, at a book signing for "Walt's Time". The two seemed like total opposites. Extrovert/introvert. Jovial/serious. Needless to say, they signed my book. Richard Sherman shows up at every Disney event in Southern California without fail. Go to one and you can meet him. (Margaret Kerry too!)
Originally Posted By utahjosh I'm in the Walt's Time book! In the Enchanted Musical Playhouse section, a picture of the Velveteen rabbit movie. I played the little boy.
Originally Posted By u k fan Even I've met Margaret Kerry here in the UK. She is such a lovely person!!!
Originally Posted By Bellella Golden anniversary of IASW? Whenever they decide to observe it? Possibly? You think?
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Golden anniversary of IASW? Whenever they decide to observe it? Possibly? You think?<< I'm SURE Richard Sherman will be there if he's able. Of course, that'll also be the day that they announce that ALL the dolls are being replaced with Disney characters. Just a minor change, though. The message will still shine through. And you'll love the Mary Blair-esque version of Kira from Atlantis.
