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Offline Gman

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To Appomattox
« on: January 15, 2011, 12:18:58 PM »
Anyone else as stoked as me for this HBO series coming for 2012 ish?  The actors chosen are amoung the best in our generation IMO, and Gettysburg and Gods and Generals being my two favorite movies, I cannot WAIT.

Michael C Hall
Wiiliam Peterson
Will Patton
Paul Giamati as Longstreet, my fav
Bill Paxton as Stonewall Jackson, again, awesome
D.B. Sweeny
Noah Whyle
Dwight Yokam
Damian Lewis (Maj Winters from Band Of Brothers fame, again awesome)
Powers Booth
Walton Goggins from The Shield

With over 50 major speaking roles, the cast just continues to improve weekly, I'm spinning around excited for this, and I believe it'll be HBO's biggest success ever, maybe even eclipsing Band of Brothers as the most expensive TV mini series in our history, and rightfully so given the import of the subject matter.


http://www.toappomattox.com/To_Appomattox.html


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Offline Muzzy

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« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2011, 12:22:23 PM »
Looks pretty good so far. It seems like they're covering the whole war.  I'm wondering who they'll get to play Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain if he appears.
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« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2011, 12:36:02 PM »
Don't get to excited just yet. Most of the movies and shows today don't even cover the scale of that tme period, or the accuracy of the time period.
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« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2011, 12:36:18 PM »
WOW, and with the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War coming up.  A few of us are planning to attend a few events each year starting with Bleeding Kansas.  
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2011, 12:42:02 PM »
looks like a great series.

i thought Damien Lewis did an outstanding job playing Maj. Winters in "Band of Brothers", can't wait to see how he does here
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« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2011, 12:47:20 PM »
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Don't get to excited just yet. Most of the movies and shows today don't even cover the scale of that tme period, or the accuracy of the time period.

How would your rate Band of Brothers then?  Considering you, nor your great grandparents were around for the events, how can you criticize them?  

I'm sure in the next 5-10 years when movies about fighting in Afghanistan come out, it won't exactly match up with my nearly 2 years of experience in that country, but it doesn't mean I can't enjoy and appreciate them just the same.

Common, jump on the bandwagon, this is going to be GREAT!

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I'm wondering who they'll get to play Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain if he appears

They'd have to include him, especially considering his role at Little Round Top, winning the CMOH there, and then being present and in command of a large body of forces AT Appomattox.   Also, his command to salute and render honors to the confederates as they passed by will be a big moment in the series I'm sure, likely the final episode.  He gained a lot of respect from the South from this I've read.   I'm wondering who will play him as well, should find out fairly quickly I bet.
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« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2011, 01:15:41 PM »
I honestly think Jeff Daniels captured  Chamberlains character perfectly. He was absolutely superb in the roll. Wouldn't mind seeing him in this production. I think another actor is going to have some big shoes to fill to top his portrayal

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Re: To Appomattox
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2011, 02:31:55 PM »
Quote from: Muzzy on January 15, 2011, 12:22:23 PM
  I'm wondering who they'll get to play Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain if he appears.

R Lee Ermey   :devil
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Re: To Appomattox
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2011, 04:33:49 PM »
Quote from: Gman on January 15, 2011, 12:18:58 PM
Anyone else as stoked as me for this HBO series coming for 2012 ish?  The actors chosen are amoung the best in our generation IMO, and Gettysburg and Gods and Generals being my two favorite movies, I cannot WAIT.

Michael C Hall
Wiiliam Peterson
Will Patton
Paul Giamati as Longstreet, my fav
Bill Paxton as Stonewall Jackson, again, awesome
D.B. Sweeny
Noah Whyle
Dwight Yokam
Damian Lewis (Maj Winters from Band Of Brothers fame, again awesome)
Powers Booth
Walton Goggins from The Shield

With over 50 major speaking roles, the cast just continues to improve weekly, I'm spinning around excited for this, and I believe it'll be HBO's biggest success ever, maybe even eclipsing Band of Brothers as the most expensive TV mini series in our history, and rightfully so given the import of the subject matter.


http://www.toappomattox.com/To_Appomattox.html



i dont really get excited over HBO,Starze shows anymore ever since dennis hopper died. he was one of my favorite actors ever since i saw he movie "speed"  :(
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2011, 07:41:04 PM »

                                         • Paul Giamatti (JOHN ADAMS), James "Pete" Longstreet


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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2011, 07:44:52 PM »
Quote from: Gman on January 15, 2011, 12:47:20 PM
How would your rate Band of Brothers then?  Considering you, nor your great grandparents were around for the events, how can you criticize them?  

I'm sure in the next 5-10 years when movies about fighting in Afghanistan come out, it won't exactly match up with my nearly 2 years of experience in that country, but it doesn't mean I can't enjoy and appreciate them just the same.



Hollywood always messes up historical facts for the sake of keeping a (paying) audience watching.

I wasn't in the sand box, but I was an extra in three civil war movies and I can tell you that they mess everything they touch up.

Jeff Daniels would be the best bet for Chamberlain. If I can find some of my old 35mm pics I will try to scan them in of the Gods and Generals set, got some of C.Thomas Howell and Daniels milling around betwen takes.
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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2011, 07:54:17 AM »
Bill Paxton as Stonewall? Just can't see that. They should get Stephen Lang. He played Jackson VERY WELL in Gods and Generals.
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Re: To Appomattox
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2011, 08:12:24 AM »
Wow, I just developed a MAJOR interest in the American Civil War recently, and this miniseries is announced.

Thats just soo perfect! CANNOT WAIT!

also. LOVED, Gods and Generals (Even though the dialouge was gut wrenching at times) and am wanting to see Gettysburg desperately.

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« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2011, 08:17:59 AM »
Maybe they will let me play Pvt. Pleasant Preston Claytor, 34th Virginia Infintry, Company G
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2011, 08:19:09 AM »
Quote from: oakranger on January 15, 2011, 12:36:18 PM
WOW, and with the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War coming up.  A few of us are planning to attend a few events each year starting with Bleeding Kansas.  
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