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Director [[Terry Gilliam]] and screenwriter [[Charles McKeown]] wrote the script for ''The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'',<ref name=reteam>{{cite news | author= | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975156.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 | title=Gilliam, Ledger reteam for film | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-10-31]] | accessdate=2007-12-30 }}</ref> their first collaboration since ''[[The Adventures of Baron Munchausen]]'' (1988).<ref name=mounts>{{cite news | author=Adam Dawtrey | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117977723.html?categoryid=19&cs=1 | title=Gilliam mounts 'Parnassus' in London | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-12-14]] | accessdate=2007-12-30 }}</ref> In fact, the film's first drawings were visually reminiscent of ''Munchausen''.<ref name=cinematical/> Gilliam described the premise as a "fun and humorous story about the consequences of our personal choices in life",<ref name=join>{{cite news | author=Stuart Kemp | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3iff716996ae2a7e2130a83bd33ce5f37a | title=Ledger, Plummer join Gilliam's 'Doctor' | publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=[[2007-11-01]] | accessdate=2007-12-30 }}</ref> and explained his goal for the film: "It's autobiographical. I'm trying to bring a bit of fantasticality to London, an antidote to modern lives. I loved this idea of an ancient travelling show offering the kind of storytelling and wonder that we used to get, to people who are just into shoot-em-up action films." The film received a budget of $30 million, considered unusually high for an independent production.<ref name=mounts/> Production began in December 2007 in [[London]],<ref name=reteam/> at landmarks such as [[Battersea Power Station]], [[Tower Bridge]], and [[St. Paul's Cathedral]].<ref name=mounts/> Production for the remainder is planned to be done in [[Vancouver]].<ref name=reteam/> |
Director [[Terry Gilliam]] and screenwriter [[Charles McKeown]] wrote the script for ''The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'',<ref name=reteam>{{cite news | author= | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975156.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 | title=Gilliam, Ledger reteam for film | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-10-31]] | accessdate=2007-12-30 }}</ref> their first collaboration since ''[[The Adventures of Baron Munchausen]]'' (1988).<ref name=mounts>{{cite news | author=Adam Dawtrey | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117977723.html?categoryid=19&cs=1 | title=Gilliam mounts 'Parnassus' in London | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-12-14]] | accessdate=2007-12-30 }}</ref> In fact, the film's first drawings were visually reminiscent of ''Munchausen''.<ref name=cinematical/> Gilliam described the premise as a "fun and humorous story about the consequences of our personal choices in life",<ref name=join>{{cite news | author=Stuart Kemp | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3iff716996ae2a7e2130a83bd33ce5f37a | title=Ledger, Plummer join Gilliam's 'Doctor' | publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=[[2007-11-01]] | accessdate=2007-12-30 }}</ref> and explained his goal for the film: "It's autobiographical. I'm trying to bring a bit of fantasticality to London, an antidote to modern lives. I loved this idea of an ancient travelling show offering the kind of storytelling and wonder that we used to get, to people who are just into shoot-em-up action films." The film received a budget of $30 million, considered unusually high for an independent production.<ref name=mounts/> Production began in December 2007 in [[London]],<ref name=reteam/> at landmarks such as [[Battersea Power Station]], [[Tower Bridge]], and [[St. Paul's Cathedral]].<ref name=mounts/> Production for the remainder is planned to be done in [[Vancouver]].<ref name=reteam/> |
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On [[January 22]], [[2008]], production of the film was disrupted following the death of Heath Ledger in [[New York City]]. ''Variety'' reports that Ledger's involvement had been a "key factor" in the film's financing.<ref name=death>{{cite news | author=Adam Dawtrey |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979492.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 |title='Parnassus' team faces dilemma | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date =[[2008-01-23]] | accessdate=2008-01-23 }}</ref> By January 24, production was suspended indefinitely, with the contract clause [[force majeure]] freeing all parties of liability.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christine Kilpatrick | url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20173511,00.html | title=Production Suspended on Heath Ledger's Latest Movie | publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]] | date=[[2008-01-24]] | accessdate=2008-01-24 }}</ref> |
On [[January 22]], [[2008]], production of the film was disrupted following the death of Heath Ledger in [[New York City]]. ''Variety'' reports that Ledger's involvement had been a "key factor" in the film's financing.<ref name=death>{{cite news | author=Adam Dawtrey |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979492.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 |title='Parnassus' team faces dilemma | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date =[[2008-01-23]] | accessdate=2008-01-23 }}</ref> By January 24, production was suspended indefinitely, with the contract clause [[force majeure]] freeing all parties of liability.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christine Kilpatrick | url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20173511,00.html | title=Production Suspended on Heath Ledger's Latest Movie | publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]] | date=[[2008-01-24]] | accessdate=2008-01-24 }}</ref> According to a number of sources, Johnny Depp will be replacing Heath Ledger's role for parts of the film, an official announcement is still to be made.<ref>{{cite news | author=Gordon Smart | url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article724412.ece | title=Johnny to be Heath stand-in | publisher=[[The Sun]] | date=[[2008-01-25]] | accessdate=2008-01-25 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:35, 25 January 2008
| The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus | |
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| Directed by | Terry Gilliam |
| Written by | Terry Gilliam Charles McKeown |
| Produced by | Samuel Hadida Amy Gilliam William Vince |
| Starring | Christopher Plummer Tom Waits Heath Ledger |
| Cinematography | Nicola Pecorini |
Release date | Canceled |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30 million |
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is an unfinished American fantasy-adventure film directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Gilliam and screenwriter Charles McKeown. The Imaginarium has been cast to star Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, and Heath Ledger in a story about the leader of a traveling theater troupe who, through a deal with the Devil, takes audience members through a magical mirror to explore their imaginations. Production began on the film in London in December 2007 and is planned to move on to Vancouver. In January 2008, the death of Heath Ledger, whose involvement had been vital to the film's financing, resulted in the indefinite suspension of production.
Premise
In the present day, immortal 1,000-year-old Doctor Parnassus (Plummer) leads a traveling theater troupe that offers audience members a chance to go beyond reality through a magical mirror in his possession.[1] Parnassus had been able to guide the imagination of others through a deal with the Devil (Waits), who now comes to collect on the arrangement,[2] targeting the doctor's daughter (Cole). The troupe, who is joined by a mysterious outsider named Tony (Ledger),[3] embark through parallel worlds to rescue the girl.[4]
Cast
- Christopher Plummer was cast to portray the 1,000-year-old Doctor Parnassus.[5]
- Tom Waits was cast to portray the Devil.[5]
- Lily Cole was cast to portray Doctor Parnassus's daughter.[4]
- Heath Ledger was cast to portray a mysterious outsider, named "Tony", who joins the troupe.[3]
- Andrew Garfield casted to portray "Anton".[3]
- Verne Troyer casted to portray "Percy".[3]
Production
Director Terry Gilliam and screenwriter Charles McKeown wrote the script for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,[5] their first collaboration since The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988).[1] In fact, the film's first drawings were visually reminiscent of Munchausen.[3] Gilliam described the premise as a "fun and humorous story about the consequences of our personal choices in life",[2] and explained his goal for the film: "It's autobiographical. I'm trying to bring a bit of fantasticality to London, an antidote to modern lives. I loved this idea of an ancient travelling show offering the kind of storytelling and wonder that we used to get, to people who are just into shoot-em-up action films." The film received a budget of $30 million, considered unusually high for an independent production.[1] Production began in December 2007 in London,[5] at landmarks such as Battersea Power Station, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral.[1] Production for the remainder is planned to be done in Vancouver.[5]
On January 22, 2008, production of the film was disrupted following the death of Heath Ledger in New York City. Variety reports that Ledger's involvement had been a "key factor" in the film's financing.[4] By January 24, production was suspended indefinitely, with the contract clause force majeure freeing all parties of liability.[6] According to a number of sources, Johnny Depp will be replacing Heath Ledger's role for parts of the film, an official announcement is still to be made.[7]
Release
The film was announced with a projected release in 2009.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d Adam Dawtrey (2007-12-14). "Gilliam mounts 'Parnassus' in London". Variety. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Stuart Kemp (2007-11-01). "Ledger, Plummer join Gilliam's 'Doctor'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c d e Campbell, Christopher (2007-10-09). "Details About Terry Gilliam's 'The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus'". Cinematical.com. Retrieved 2008-01-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Adam Dawtrey (2008-01-23). "'Parnassus' team faces dilemma". Variety. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c d e "Gilliam, Ledger reteam for film". Variety. 2007-10-31. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Christine Kilpatrick (2008-01-24). "Production Suspended on Heath Ledger's Latest Movie". People. Retrieved 2008-01-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Gordon Smart (2008-01-25). "Johnny to be Heath stand-in". The Sun. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Shawn Adler (2007-11-15). "Ledger A Big Joker When It Comes To New Gilliam Film". MTV. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
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