Louiza Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 thats would be really interesting and incredible. wonder if it'll hapen! t4p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 When I first read the title I thought he had asked Mika to act in the movie.....I would have found that awesome too! (Ps. Stupid journalist!!) Actually, Mika mentioned in one of the interviews on Radio One (on WAG Day) that he'd never star in a musical if he wrote it. He also didn't actually say he was doing one. So either it isn't true, or he didn't want to say anything till it was official. I hope for 2nd option! Mika writing a musical would be every fan's dream come true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 This is fantastic!And Hugh Jackman is no fool, if he didn't think Mika was up to it he wouldn't have picked him to do it. And I find it insulting that just because he's not a big name in the States, that this person thinks it was a bad choice. What, you have to be big there now to have any talent? In my opinion, they are the blind ones for not recognising it. So I hope he writes a blistering score now, and make them sit up and take notice! The only thing that does concern me, is that it's coming now, as he's about to embark on the new album release. LICM took up most of his time in 2007/08, and with more places to tour this time, I hope he's going to pace himself. i agree that we don't want Mika stressed if he decides to do this project. Of course he has been writing songs for years and as with Loverboy on the album, what's to stop him re-arranging songs he's written and not released yet? As long as they are songs that haven't been leaked online, I see no problem with him doing that if they fit with the musical, and if they don't he could tweak them to make them do so. And can I also say that imo Mika is the new Barnum anyway, so his work will be perfect if he does the score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Actually, Mika mentioned in one of the interviews on Radio One (on WAG Day) that he'd never star in a musical if he wrote it. He also didn't actually say he was doing one. So either it isn't true, or he didn't want to say anything till it was official.I hope for 2nd option! Mika writing a musical would be every fan's dream come true! For a Tease & Fun--so VERY MIKA-- they should feature MIKA a "cameo" in it al la Hitchcock . . . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hitchcock_cameo_appearances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 For a Tease & Fun--so VERY MIKA--they should feature MIKA a "cameo" in it al la Hitchcock . . . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hitchcock_cameo_appearances That would be great! Fatboy Slim does that in all his videos, he never features in them, but does have walk ons. Except in the Christopher Walken one. That was just Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodes100 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 "They are in talks with Mika." That is a no way a done deal. This project wouldn't even begin for about two to three years most likely - they don't even have a director yet.. Mika would be Brilliant if they & he work out a deal. A musical movie about a circus! That is Sooooo Mika!! Concerning the negative remarks about Mika by this Paul - Since when is being successful in America the bar standard for talent & achievement?? This Paul is most likely an American??!!?? It also doesn't sound like he knows anything let alone a lot of who & what Mika is about. I really hope that this is true. I really admire Hugh Jackman. A collaboration between Mika & Hugh Jackman about a circus would be remarkable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huikings Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 The big surprise, however, is the studio and producers are entrusting 25-year-old singer-songwriter Mika, a barely successful commodity in the United States, to write the film's contemporary sounding book and score (what Rufus Wainwright wasn't available?). Something tells this writer this part of the equation will not turn out well.[/b] OMG how harsh:shocked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) . . . sounds like still in negotiations . . . maybe put these stories out to further entice MIKA? . . . . . . As for the referenced (completely) uncalled-for comment, it amply demonstrates how small, mean & little the person who uttered it is . . . http://movieblips.dailyradar.com/story/hugh_jackman_to_star_in_showman_entertainment_news/ http://www.examiner.com/x-1598-NY-Broadway-Theater-Examiner~y2009m8d4-There-is-a-sucker-born-every-minute-and-it-sure-isnt-Hugh-Jackman http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Hugh_Jackman_to_Play_PT_Barnum_in_New_Musical_Film_Hathaway_to_Play_Lind_20090803 http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b137515_hugh_jackmans_gonna_get_you_suckers.html?utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=imdb_topstories "this new film will feature contemporary songs, possibly by Mika" http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid103159.asp "Mika is in talks to pen music for an upcoming musical about the life of famed showman P.T. Barnum" http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=103464&fm=newsmain,narts "‘Sex and the City’ writer Jenny Bicks is to pen the script, with ‘Grace Kelly’ singer Mika in talks to compose the songs" http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/2009/08/04/2009-08-04_hugh_jackman_will_play_pt_barnum_in_new_musical_movie_of_the_greatest_showman_on.html "British singer-songwriter Mika is reportedly in talks to write music and lyrics" http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a169168/jackman-mika-to-work-on-showman-musical.html "Fox is also in talks with singer Mika to pen music and lyrics for the project, says Variety." Edited August 6, 2009 by A. Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevermika Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Wow. I am really speechless. It will be interesting to see how this goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikalollipop_karla Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 . . . sounds like still in negotiations . . . maybe put these stories out to further entice MIKA? . . . . . . As for the referenced (completely) uncalled-for comment, it amply demonstrates how small, mean & little the person who uttered it is . . . woow :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 That would be great!Fatboy Slim does that in all his videos, he never features in them, but does have walk ons. Except in the Christopher Walken one. That was just Chris. No cameo in that video no --- but it does have a huge bloody painting of him in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 No cameo in that video no --- but it does have a huge bloody painting of him in it Does it? Too busy watching, Christophers amazing dancing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iadoremika Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Such great news! And another in the dutch press as well (more positive tho:teehee:). Added to the first page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Does it?Too busy watching, Christophers amazing dancing! It does ... I've watched it ... alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Okay this is what was said verbatim. He didn't say that he wouldn't write a musical. Mana: Would he ever...write and direct a musical? Mika: I don't know about that. I think my gig is a little bit of a musical anyway. You know it's kinda such a show. But maybe when I'm a little bit older. I probably - well if I did it I would never be in it, you know. I think that's always the danger. I don't know it always makes me a little bit scared but it's a nice idea, isn't it? BBC: I don't really see you as an Andrew Lloyd Weber somehow. Mika: No not quite. Although he's very talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikalollipop_karla Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Great Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessa Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 This is amazing news cuz I love Hugh especially when he played in Kate & Leopold with Meg Ryan And if Mika is going to write a musical for a movie he will get more famous in the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 My sister sent me this article and it was the first thing I read this morning... very interesting, needless to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice.loves.mika Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I wanna know: Why Mika? I mean, It's a bit random isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodes100 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 It is all over the trade papers & so many news outlets are covering this item. I hoe Mika does this mostly because it is about the circus which I think is right up Mika's alley. But if Mika doesn't do it look at the press & international interest he is getting just before his second album debuts!!:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katydid1994 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Wow I'm excited for him. But, what pressure to create. Way to go Mika. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I've already tweeted the maestro to ask if it's true. I hope he tells us soon... Once he's finished changing his album title! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel_tinydancer Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) :shocked:You're related to Jenny Lind? Cool Jenny Lind is your great...grandma??? Wow, that's incredible, I have read so much about her, she was a world famous star by the time and then mostly forgotten in her own country, Sweden.I would love to read your research paper about her, is that possible? Yeah! Apparently she is my 6 generations back Grandma. I live in America but My Dad's side of the family is very swedish and my last name is Lind. I would gladly send it to you, but I've gotten a new computer since then so I don't have it saved already typed up and I have no idea where the printed copy is. If I come across it though i'll scan it! Edited August 4, 2009 by mel_tinydancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlindee Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Interesting article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findingmywords Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 WOW!! This sounds absolutely AMAZING! Haha, oh man, I'm so excited... I've recently been obsessed with Moulin Rouge and have been thinking how cool it would be for Mika to be involved in a musical.... and now its happening!! By the way, I totally recommend Moulin Rouge. Its a musical, and its very romance-y and glittery, but it is great, in my personal opinion. Don't watch it if you don't like over the top, glittery musicals with filming at some parts that's sped up and actors and actresses who aren't professional singers. This is going to be fantastic... T4P!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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