Anastasia musical in the works

[edubs31]

Yeah being around 16/17 at the time, and a boy, the movie had little appeal to me also, but there was something more. Unlike everyone else I know at that point, aside from my parents, I seemed to be the only one aware of that fact that Anastasia did NOT survive and that they were creating an exaggerated story from the tale of an imposter claim. I had already learned the basic story of the Romanovs several years early. I read Massie's book, borrowed from my mom, for summer reading heading into 7th grade (I think) and managed to navigate through all of the big words that I didn't understand :-)

Back to Lincoln...I remember you mentioning the O'Reilly book. Did he make a point of using the term "Oval Office" to combat that perception that so much of his time was said to have been spent living in the soldier's home, and working 20 hour days? Anything else surprising or enlightening? I'm generally alright with O'Reilly. If there were more of him and less Beck's and Limbaugh's political discourse would be better.

[blessOTMA]

Disney should have known better, but from the merchandise that was advertised and sold during and after the film's release, you know exactly what Disney was doing. Going for the gold and not for the historical value.

Actually it was Fox who did the cartoon...I thought the same for years...it certainly looks like a Disney film. The DNA stuff was about to come out  then and  that would close the " what if " door for good.  A number  of Imp things came out then before that door closed. Now this cartoon is grandfathered in lol! I often wonder if celebrities even read thier books much less write them.

[Alixz]

edubs - yes he did use the phrase "Oval Office". I sent an email to the address on the jacket, but, of course, got no answer.

I sent links to historical sites and to the White House.gov (not .com) and showed the errror, but no response.

[Rodney_G.]

It's hard to see  this stage  musical version drawing much of an audience from Romanov people such as ourselves; though, then again, it's probably not trying to, and in any case  would soon fold if it had to depend on our 'vast' numbers.

This reminds me of the anecdote about the Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson. who was trailing badly in the race. One enthusiastic supporter gushed, "you'll do great; you have the support of all the intellectuals and educated class  in the country(I paraphrase)" Stevenson r replied, "yes, but I need a majority".

[aleksandr pavlovich]

It's hard to see  this stage  musical version drawing much of an audience from Romanov people such as ourselves; though, then again, it's probably not trying to, and in any case  would soon fold if it had to depend on our 'vast' numbers.

This reminds me of the anecdote about the Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson. who was trailing badly in the race. One enthusiastic supporter gushed, "you'll do great; you have the support of all the intellectuals and educated class  in the country(I paraphrase)" Stevenson r replied, "yes, but I need a majority".

  I agree about your stance on "Anastasia" (proper). Rodney_G.  With the finding of the complete accounting of the bodies, and the quelling of the "Anna Anderson" fiasco, IMO, the Grand Duchess Anastasia N. will never again achieve such misplaced prominence for the very minor character that she actually was.    AP.

[TimM]

Imperial Vampire Zombies of Tsarskoe Selo

Don't give them any ideas, Anne!

[blessOTMA]

Imperial Vampire Zombies of Tsarskoe Selo

Don't give them any ideas, Anne!

lol! Indeed as a writer yourself , you know  part of the joke is, it's an actual danger! 

IMO, the Grand Duchess Anastasia N. will never again achieve such misplaced prominence for the very minor character that she actually was.    AP.

My money is on the Imp =) 

[aleksandr pavlovich]

 [/quote] My money is on the Imp =)  
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   Well, humorously, if I were you, I wouldn't "sell the family farm," as the American quote goes.  It will be telling I think, to re-evaluate the stance in, say 3 years.                                                                                 Best regards as usual,   AP.

[edubs31]

My money is on the Imp =)  
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   Well, humorously, if I were you, I wouldn't "sell the family farm," as the American quote goes.  It will be telling I think, to re-evaluate the stance in, say 3 years.                                                                                 Best regards as usual,   AP.
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The story is no longer about the girl who escaped death, and it's no longer about only Anastasia even. It's about bravery, devotion, human dignity, and the love of a family...and about hate, brutality, confusion and political repression. This is an overused example, but Anne Frank's story isn't exactly disappearing on us with regards to the broader events of the Holocaust and WW2...so why would we think OTMA(A)'s saga is going to get buried under the weight of WW1 and the Russian Revolution?

[TimM]

The story is no longer about the girl who escaped death, and it's no longer about only Anastasia even. It's about bravery, devotion, human dignity, and the love of a family...and about hate, brutality, confusion and political repression. This is an overused example, but Anne Frank's story isn't exactly disappearing on us with regards to the broader events of the Holocaust and WW2...so why would we think OTMA(A)'s saga is going to get buried under the weight of WW1 and the Russian Revolution?

Yeah, just because we know the true fate of NAOTMAA does not diminish their story in any way.

[blessOTMA]

edubs31, I'll be stealing that for when folks ask me, " why paint Romanovs. " So thanks! 

[TimM]

In regards to an earlier discussion we had here about zombies, Asylum, a company that makes movies for the SyFy Channel, made a movie called Abraham Lincoln VS Zombies.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln_vs._Zombies

It aired in Canada yesterday evening, and I actually enjoyed it.  Don't look for historical accuracy, just enjoy it.

[rosieposie]

Just want to add that I actually liked the music from Anastasia and it isn't bad.   For some on here that is what got them interested in the IF.  It's like looking at Pocahontas,  Disney did a good movie based on a true story.   Do you think Pocahontas was this 16/17 year old girl who talked to a talking tree and fell in love with a European guy who she rescued?

No,  Pocahontas was 13 and helped save John Smith.   She in fact went on to marry a settler.    Facts can be used as a basis but in the end it's a movie/a story if you will.