Steven Spielberg’s Dreamworks production company has obviously been struggling of late due to the bottom falling out of the global credit markets and their rocky relationship with Paramount. It appears the first casualty of Dreamworks/Paramount fight will be Spielberg’s passion project “Lincoln,” which was rumored to begin shooting in weeks, would chronicle the 16th president and had Liam Neeson in line to play the role of Abraham Lincoln.
“This past weekend, [Spielberg’s] been waiting for executives at Paramount—the studio he ditched last year—to decide whether to make the film and hire him to direct it.”
But According to Slate‘s update Paramount passed on the project this morning.
“Update: A knowledgeable source told me on Wednesday that Paramount has passed on Lincoln.”
If Paramount owns it and has passed, we presume they’ll shelve the project for years to come. Maybe even out of spite. The Dreamworks/Paramount split, wasn’t exactly amicable.
Am I the only one who thinks Paramount sucks?
They have to be the most spiteful studio in Hollywood, seriously.
First Fincher and now this. Paramount better pray that Star Trek does well this summer, if not who knows what films they’ll be putting out in the future.
Maybe Brad Grey has to learn the saying, “it’s not personal, it’s business.”
But i’ve actually read that if Paramount passes on this that Disney will do it. Paramount doesn’t own the right to the story, Dreamworks does. They just have a “first-look” like deal.
Do you know something I don’t?
How do you pass on a historical epic starring international action star Liam Neeson?
Lets see. Historical period piece about one of the greatest presidents in history. Helmed by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Starring one of the best actors around.
Yeah, I’d pass on that one, too.
Maybe Spielberg should ask Obama for some help with his Lincoln movie.
nice blog buddy. have you heard about the new alliance of Spielberg with indian tycoon and business conglomerate, Anil Ambani. it seems that Spielberg will also be directing some of his movies. you can read the article at http://dreamworks-reliance-big-entertainment.blogspot.com/2009/09/spielberg-to-direct-film-for-anil.html