I am  bit confused. Two nights ago on the news, they had a story reporting that it had been confirmed that Stephen Spielberg would be in Chicago begining in June to start shooting "The Chicago Seven".  

However, I just pulled up this recent artcle from some film publication:

[i]For a few months now, we've believed that film would be, like Morgen's, about the trial of the "Chicago 7" and would be fittingly titled The Trial of the Chicago 7. First we heard the director was interested in the scrïpt, written by Charlie Wilson's War scribe Aaron Sorkin. Then we got that crazy news that Sacha Baron Cohen would play Abbie Hoffman. Finally we heard more people, specifically Colin Hanks, Jeff Daniels and Philip Seymour Hoffman, were joining the cast. However, now we have word from Collider that Spielberg "has decided to move on and will not be making the movie."Note: It has since come out that the film has been delayed, not completely dumped.



Does anyone have anymore buzz on this?

Hope everyone is finding some fun projects to work on!

Cyndee  

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What is post is strictly rumor, but it is one that is flying around Chicago right now (Feb 26, 2009):

RUMOR --> Spielberg finally decided to "pass" on the project as director, and (gulp!) Ben Stiller will now be directing.

And, the "Pro" version of IMDB does currently show that Stiller is directing.  Only two cast members are listed there right now --

Cast
 James Martin Kelly ... Judge Hoffman (rumored)
 Daniel Morton ... Jerry Rubin
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I can tell you that this page (at imdb Pro) has changed quite often, and that there were previously other actors listed who are now gone, and also that the two roles listed above previously had different names in the right-hand column...

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And, of course, even NON-rumored information can change very quickly in the world of film, as I hope we all will remember.  And, imdb is often full of incorrect information.  OFTEN.

And, local rumors also mention a second studio film about to start up production, with a familiar name listed as production company  - Platinum Dunes   (remember "The Unborn"?)  Also, New Line Cinema...

This project does not require a "Pro" membership, so I shall just provide a horrific little link for your benefit...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179056/

-Bruce

Thanks Bruce for the follow up. I actually had a location manager stop by yesterday to scout for a project she is working on. I asked her what she knew. Her feeling is that Bob Sirat spoke a bit prematurely on the news earlier this week, when he made that announcement. When she called the Illinois Film office, there was no confirmed information with them about such a June scheduled movie. Your information about Spielberg not acutally directing this is also most likely the case.

Let's hope for some exciting projects to find their way to our great city his spring and summer!

Hope life is treating you well!

Cyndee