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Wagner, Daniels in "Miss Saigon" Talks
In what would be her first film producing project since leaving the CEO slot at United Artists in 2008, Paula Wagner is mobilizing a screen version of “Miss Saigon” as a directing vehicle for Lee Daniels. Daniels, who has drawn festival acclaim for “Precious: Based on the Novel Push by ...
Exclusive: Lee Daniels Looking To Tackle Miss Saigon
comingsoon.net — Having directed Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire , one of the most buzzed about... movies on the festival circuit this year, the world is clearly Lee Daniels' oyster even before the movie has received its theatrical release and he's ... (more) Exclusive: Lee Daniels Looking To Tackle Miss Saigon
Wagner heads to 'Saigon' with Daniels
Wagner heads to 'Saigon' with Daniels
variety.com — 'Precious' director to helm musical adaptation In what would be her first film producing project since leaving... the CEO slot at United Artists in 2008, Paula Wagner is mobilizing a screen version of "Miss Saigon" as a directing vehicle for Lee Daniels. ... (more) Wagner heads to 'Saigon' with Daniels
Lee Daniels planning Miss Saigon movie
Lee Daniels planning Miss Saigon movie
totalfilm.com — Lee Daniels, who is winning praise for his new film Precious: Based On The Novel Push Bt... Sapphire, is mulling the idea of turning Miss Saigon into a film. While it's still to early to say if he'll commit to it as his next project, it looks like he'll have some major producing support - Paula ... (more) Lee Daniels planning Miss Saigon movie
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Big Screen “Miss Saigon”–With Daniels Directing?
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews — ... Are we in the middle of another mini-golden age of the movie musical? Perhaps yes, but maybe for worse, not better. I say worse not because I think the upcoming “Nine” is going to be a bust or because I’m worried about the planned transfer of “Rock of Ages” from stage to screen. No, I’m thinking about the news today from Variety that “Miss Saigon,” the long-running Broadway musical, may finally be made into a movie. Lee Daniels, indie critical darling this year for his “Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire,” is ...

MD News Desk: One Single Sensation
Movie Dearest — ... (who's current Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire was a fest fave and is gaining strong Oscar buzz), is working on the film adaptation of the Tony winning musical Miss Saigon for producer Cameron Mackintosh. ...

Paula Wagner Producing "Miss Saigon"
Dark Horizons - General Feed — ... Paula Wagner will produce a film adaptation of long-running musical "Miss Saigon" and is developing the project for Lee Daniels ("Precious," "Shadowboxer") to direct reports Variety. ...

'Precious' Director Lee Daniels May Finally Bring 'Miss Saigon' To The Big Screen
MTV Movies Blog — ... Daniels has been linked to the adaptation for awhile, but now Variety is officially reporting that he's the top choice to direct the Vietnam War-set musical. Apparently this is just one of multiple projects he's considering, however. ...

PRECIOUS DIRECTOR LEE DANIELS WANTS TO LOVE YOU LONG TIME, GI
CHUD.com - A Movie Website and SO MUCH MORE. - Articles - News — ... . And one of the people getting big returns from that buzz is director Lee Daniels, who went from zero to hero overnight in Park City, Utah. Daniels is still trying to figure out what to do next, but the biggie in his future looks to be an adaptation of the Broadway musical Miss Saigon . At least according to Variety. Despite my general like of musicals I've never become familiar with Miss Saigon , so we must turn to Wikipedia for our summary: It is a modern adaptation of Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly, and similarly tells the tragic tale of a doomed romance ...

Armchair Daily: News From the World of Movies & TV
Armchair Commentary — ... HEY, WHAT ABOUT 'CATS'?: A film adaptation of Broadway smash Miss Saigon is in the works, to be directed by Lee Daniels (Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire) for a 2011 release. (Variety) --Ellen ...

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getthebigpicture.net 10/21/2009 — On the heels of the positive word of mouth brewing for his upcoming Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire , producer and director Lee Daniels is in line for a major follow-up. Though nothing is official, former United Artists executive Paula Wagner wants Daniels for a big screen ...