Life of Tragic Beach Boy Dennis Wilson Heading to Cinemas

[Emdeeh]

I love Denny -- but BB biopics have a terrible track record, so my expectations are being kept very, very low. That's all I'm going to say, other than I hope the beards are less fakey this time around.

Life of Tragic Beach Boy Dennis Wilson Heading to Cinemas
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/life-of-tragic-beach-boy-dennis-wilson-heading-to-cinemas_1157441

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Miller adds, "The soundtrack will feature Dennis' music from Pacific Ocean Blue as well as previously unreleased Dennis Wilson music and music from the Beach Boys as well.

The part about previously unreleased music is exciting.

[Andrew G. Doe]

I love Denny -- but BB biopics have a terrible track record, so my expectations are being kept very, very low. That's all I'm going to say, other than I hope the beards are less fakey this time around.

Life of Tragic Beach Boy Dennis Wilson Heading to Cinemas
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/life-of-tragic-beach-boy-dennis-wilson-heading-to-cinemas_1157441

Ah. Right. Um.

[Shady]

This could be so good, or sooo bad

[buddhahat]

Excuse my ignorance. Who is the guy in the photo? Is that even a Beach Boy? Would it not have made more sense to use a photo of Dennis?

[adamghost]

It doesn't look too bad.

[Pretty Funky]

Titled 'The Drummer'. Sounds ok!

http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/2010/08/10/dennis-wilson-beach-boys-drums-up-a-posthumous-movie/

[c-man]

Excuse my ignorance. Who is the guy in the photo? Is that even a Beach Boy? Would it not have made more sense to use a photo of Dennis?

That's Christian Love. 

[phirnis]

I usually enjoy this particular kind of movie as long as I keep in mind it's basically a work of fiction. Even thought "Control" was mostly decent although I don't even like the music of Joy Division.

[The Heartical Don]

The track record of the producers augurs quite well, IMHO. Cooperation of the family even better. I have one question: 6 years, can that be called 'shortly'?

[Alex]

How's that Brian biopic coming along??

[The Heartical Don]

How's that Brian biopic coming along??

Eh, you mean that one announced in 1988? With Jeff Bridges as Brian, and William Hurt as dr. Eugene Landy? It seems it's gone the way of Smile...

...as it was planned in the days when Bri was in treatment with Landy, who controlled everything, it seems only a good thing that it's 'still in the can', metaphorically speaking... though I think both are superb actors, Bridges could've made a wonderful Brian...

[Shady]

How's that Brian biopic coming along??

Eh, you mean that one announced in 1988? With Jeff Bridges as Brian, and William Hurt as dr. Eugene Landy? It seems it's gone the way of Smile...

...as it was planned in the days when Bri was in treatment with Landy, who controlled everything, it seems only a good thing that it's 'still in the can', metaphorically speaking... though I think both are superb actors, Bridges could've made a wonderful Brian...

They had another planned around the time Brian was inducted into the UK Music Hall Of Fame.

That's still "In Development"

[Rocker]

Sounds like it has potential. Jon Stebbins and Ed Roach, do you guys know anything more about this?

[Jon Stebbins]

Sounds like it has potential. Jon Stebbins and Ed Roach, do you guys know anything more about this?

As of today I have no involvement with this production team.

[Yorick]

Sounds cool!

[GuyO]

As of today I have no involvement with this production team.

 By your choice, Jon? Did you advise the production team during preparations until now?

[Runaways]

i actually wouldn't be skeptical about this one guys.  these are legit film makers.  i've actually heard of their movie haha.

but, i'm curious who the "name" would be.

CASTING IDEAS COMMENCE!!

he hasn't really done movies like this, but he's a great actor, and since it's the last 6 years of dennis life,  though i suppose he might be too big a name....anyway. aaron eckhart.

[hypehat]

As of today I have no involvement with this production team.

 By your choice, Jon? Did you advise the production team during preparations until now?

I think he means he hasn't been asked at all... at least I hope so. They could use people like Jon.

[Jon Stebbins]

As of today I have no involvement with this production team.

 By your choice, Jon? Did you advise the production team during preparations until now?

I think he means he hasn't been asked at all... at least I hope so. They could use people like Jon.

I haven't been asked. Thanks.

[Manchini]

"The music is another character in the film..."

Always hated it when writers/filmmakers say stuff like this. 

[buddhahat]

i actually wouldn't be skeptical about this one guys.  these are legit film makers.  i've actually heard of their movie haha.

but, i'm curious who the "name" would be.

CASTING IDEAS COMMENCE!!

he hasn't really done movies like this, but he's a great actor, and since it's the last 6 years of dennis life,  though i suppose he might be too big a name....anyway. aaron eckhart.

He would be a good choice. So good looking, even I can see it , and I'm a BLOKE!

[GuyO]

As of today I have no involvement with this production team.

 By your choice, Jon? Did you advise the production team during preparations until now?

I think he means he hasn't been asked at all... at least I hope so. They could use people like Jon.

My mistake. Thanks for correcting me.

[Dove Nested Towers]

i actually wouldn't be skeptical about this one guys.  these are legit film makers.  i've actually heard of their movie haha.

but, i'm curious who the "name" would be.

CASTING IDEAS COMMENCE!!

he hasn't really done movies like this, but he's a great actor, and since it's the last 6 years of dennis life,  though i suppose he might be too big a name....anyway. aaron eckhart.

Very good call on Eckhart! I hope someone with clout and taste is able to advise them on the selection of unreleased D.W. and B.B. music to include. The access that the filmmakers have apparently been given to this material is rather exciting.

[Andrew G. Doe]

I'm reading what the rest of you are, and I'm thinking... "train wreck". Just feels bad. Think it's the phrase "family involvement", which usually translates as "whitewash". Which, of course, would make the whole thing pointless.