Author Topic: Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary Concert (2010): Available NOW! (Read 24138 times)

rafgar · « **Reply #30 on:** Jun 21, 2011 at 08:22 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jun 21, 2011 at 09:45 AM

I was always under the impression that Ampil and Almedilla both understudied 'Fantine' ahead of her, but Salonga was the first Pinay to actually be cast as the main Fantine in a major Western production. Am I mistaken? I think I remember Ampil was announced as main Fantine on the West End after Salonga was announced to take over the role in the limited run Broadway revival.

In any case, good for them... all three of them.

Joanna actually first played Fantine in the West End production in 2003 up to 2005. She again took on the role in 2007.

techdude · « **Reply #31 on:** Jun 21, 2011 at 08:59 PM »

Watching the 25th Anniv encore a nth time, I could say the original cast from 1985/6 can still more than hold their own, Wilkinson sounded better here than on the 10th (although it's one song, so maybe he doesn't have to reserve his vocal cords), and I was thinking they could have even reused Michael Ball for Marius, if they had wanted, since while age-inappropriate, this is concert not a play...

Personally, I like Lea's vocal peformance as Eponine (10th) more than as Fantine (25th), although as Fantine, she seems to have the best acting of the characters in the play (25th). Vocal-wise, her performance as Fantine is great, but they are so many great vocals (Alfie Boe, Karimloo, even-stoned faced Norm Lewis) that it would be hard to justify saying Lea's is the best vocalist on the 25th.

Of course, the worst vocalist is easy...

Nick Jonas is there to sell tickets (for the simulcat on movie theatres? Since the O2 will sell out with or without him) or DVD? It's not just his out-of-place vocals, he has no chemistry with Cosette, unlike in the 10th, where you can see what Marius and Cosette see in each other at first sight...

Magnavision: Are you reading this thread, this DVD's thread is the liveliest it has been in some time. Maybe it would be wise to released the 2-discs 10th Anniversary, it's BBC-Warner, so it's under your umbrella.

Personally, The 10th Anniv DVD I owned the flipper from VCi (fullscreen), so I am biased in urging Magnavision to release the 2-disc version from 2008.

streetsmart · « **Reply #32 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 04:42 AM »

Quote from: techdude on Jun 21, 2011 at 08:59 PM

Magnavision: Are you reading this thread, this DVD's thread is the liveliest it has been in some time. Maybe it would be wise to released the 2-discs 10th Anniversary, it's BBC-Warner, so it's under your umbrella.

Personally, The 10th Anniv DVD I owned the flipper from VCi (fullscreen), so I am biased in urging Magnavision to release the 2-disc version from 2008.

+1

I'd buy that in a second.

BusyChild · « **Reply #33 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 06:25 AM »

Quote from: techdude on Jun 21, 2011 at 08:59 PM

Magnavision: Are you reading this thread, this DVD's thread is the liveliest it has been in some time. Maybe it would be wise to released the 2-discs 10th Anniversary, it's BBC-Warner, so it's under your umbrella.

Yeah.... We want the bluray version and in 5.1 audio... hehe!!! Please?

techdude · « **Reply #34 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 07:58 AM »

Quote from: BusyChild on Jun 22, 2011 at 06:25 AM

Yeah.... We want the bluray version and in 5.1 audio... hehe!!! Please?

Not anytime soon, the 10th is not available in Bluray and 5.1 anywhere...

But they should release the Bluray of the 25th ASAP...

BusyChild · « **Reply #35 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 08:27 AM »

Quote from: techdude on Jun 22, 2011 at 07:58 AM

But they should release the Bluray of the 25th ASAP...

Yah, it's not available sa Astrovision that I went to. (sigh) Maybe someone is selling the bluray version here, let me know... hehe... thanks!

jas · « **Reply #36 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM »

Quote from: techdude on Jun 21, 2011 at 08:59 PM

Magnavision: Are you reading this thread, this DVD's thread is the liveliest it has been in some time. Maybe it would be wise to released the 2-discs 10th Anniversary, it's BBC-Warner, so it's under your umbrella.

I remember there was some sort of major blunder regarding the release of a Les Miserables DVD years before. A Superbit DVD was released locally, but it's the concert only in packaging. The actual content of the DVD disc was the Liam Neeson / Geoffrey Rush movie & not the musical concert. Not sure if this issue was ever resolved & corrected.

BusyChild · « **Reply #37 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 12:17 PM »

For those who read the credits of LES MISERABLES' 25th Anniversary Concert, you would have noticed that a large note read something to the effect of "Coming Soon to a theater near you: LES MISERABLES - THE MOTION PICTURE."

Hugh Jackman In Talks To Be In 'Les Miserables' Film

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/hugh-jackman-in-talks-to-be-in-les-miserables-film-13908

Tom Hooper may have his lead actor in Hugh Jackman if negotiations go according to plan. The actor is in the middle of talks to star in the big screen version of the stage musical "Les Miserables" with Hooper ("The King's Speech") in the director's chair. William Nicholson penned the script for the adaptation based off the novel written by Victor Hugo.

If Jackman signs up for the project, he'll be taking on the role of Jean Valjean, a man who steals bread to feed his sister and spends the ensuing years in prison (or trying to escape it) while also becoming the guardian of a young woman named Cosette, all against the backdrop of the French Revolution. This would be the first time we would all be able to see the full extent of the Tony-award winner's talent on the big screen if all goes according to plan.

There's a fifty-fifty chance that Jackman may sign onto the production, mainly due to the stall on Twentieth Century Fox's "The Wolverine." However, there's been some recent and surprising developments over that production which could lure the actor away from this production. No word on when Hooper and company are planning to film "Les Miserables."

civic_10 · « **Reply #38 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 02:42 AM »

so they will have another remake of the Film? I believe there was already a film before which starred "Liam Neeson and Uma Thurman".....

jas · « **Reply #39 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 04:32 AM »

^ I think the new movie will be a musical based mainly on the stage play. The one with Liam Neeson was based on the same Victor Hugo source novel, but not on the musical.

magnavision · « **Reply #40 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 02:19 PM »

Yes we're definitely monitoring the thread. We're really happy we're getting a lot of feedback for the 25th Anniversary release.

So far, we're looking into releasing the 10th Anniversary Concert again, we're just checking with our label. If and when, we'll definitely release this.

BusyChild · « **Reply #41 on:** Jun 23, 2011 at 02:21 PM »

Quote from: magnavision on Jun 23, 2011 at 02:19 PM

So far, we're looking into releasing the 10th Anniversary Concert again, we're just checking with our label. If and when, we'll definitely release this.

Yehey!!!!

Thanks, magnavision!

techdude · « **Reply #42 on:** Jun 24, 2011 at 08:45 AM »

Quote from: magnavision on Jun 23, 2011 at 02:19 PM

So far, we're looking into releasing the 10th Anniversary Concert again, we're just checking with our label. If and when, we'll definitely release this.

day one purchase for me. Hopefully, the first re-release version will be 2-discs, the lower priced one disc can come later.

BusyChild · « **Reply #43 on:** Jun 24, 2011 at 09:39 AM »

We have to admit that one of the selling points of the 10th Anniv Concert is LEA SALONGA as Eponine. And I think she'll also be releasing a live audio CD concert at Café Carlyle this August, so timing is just right. Hopefull magnavision will release the 10th Anniv Concert soon, and yes, in 2-discs version.

jbluzb · « **Reply #44 on:** Jul 01, 2011 at 11:14 AM »

is this a good buy?

BusyChild · « **Reply #45 on:** Jul 01, 2011 at 11:30 AM »

Quote from: jbluzb on Jul 01, 2011 at 11:14 AM

is this a good buy?

If you're a Les Mis fan, yes.

uvax · « **Reply #46 on:** Jul 01, 2011 at 11:34 AM »

Where did you guys get your copy? I tried asking at Astrovision Shang and they haven't heard anything about this DVD.

jas · « **Reply #47 on:** Jul 01, 2011 at 11:47 AM »

Saw copies at Eastwood Mall (at the video stalls right infront of Fully Booked).

BusyChild · « **Reply #48 on:** Jul 01, 2011 at 12:54 PM »

Quote from: uvax on Jul 01, 2011 at 11:34 AM

Where did you guys get your copy? I tried asking at Astrovision Shang and they haven't heard anything about this DVD.

When I tried to look for this DVD sa SM North Astrovision, the saleslady was not familiar with the Les Miserables concert. So I had to say pa, "Yung concert na kasama si Lea Salonga"... then she goes, "aaaah... oo meron kami nun."

Hehehe...

techdude · « **Reply #49 on:** Jul 02, 2011 at 10:00 AM »

Quote from: jbluzb on Jul 01, 2011 at 11:14 AM

is this a good buy?

Quote from: BusyChild on Jul 01, 2011 at 11:30 AM

If you're a Les Mis fan, yes.

As your as you like theatre, or musicals in general, the DVD is a great buy, but of course as BusyChild said, if you are a Les Mis fan, there's just too much extra gravy to miss out on...

jbluzb · « **Reply #50 on:** Jul 07, 2011 at 06:47 PM »

I bought a copy at amazon.uk, the bluray copy almost equivalent price as the DVD here in the philippines. This include shipping. Total cost: P846++

jbluzb · « **Reply #51 on:** Jul 23, 2011 at 10:27 PM »

just got it last july 21, it was totally worth it!

BusyChild · « **Reply #52 on:** Jul 26, 2011 at 12:41 PM »

Wow!

Gusto ko rin ng Bluray copy... hehehe...

jbluzb · « **Reply #53 on:** Jul 29, 2011 at 07:55 AM »

with high replayability, you will not regret this. I paid around 800 pesos only including shipping; just add 100 pesos to the local Les miserables copy

techdude · « **Reply #54 on:** Aug 03, 2011 at 11:24 PM »

@Magnavision:

Any update on the 10th Anniversary DVD?

FrancisS · « **Reply #55 on:** Aug 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM »

just got my 10th anniversary Les Mis DVD. I ordered it from oreoshake.

BusyChild · « **Reply #56 on:** Aug 23, 2011 at 01:40 PM »

Quote from: FrancisS on Aug 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

just got my 10th anniversary Les Mis DVD. I ordered it from oreoshake.

Sir, how much were you able to get it? Thanks.

FrancisS · « **Reply #57 on:** Aug 23, 2011 at 04:33 PM »

around $25 USD including shipping here to Makati.

mrkcee · « **Reply #58 on:** Sep 18, 2011 at 02:24 PM »

Watched the DVD (borrowed) and then eventually ordered the BD from Amazon UK. It was epic!! Hope they release a BD version of the 10th anniversary concert

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #59 on:** Sep 19, 2011 at 08:33 PM »

how much would the 25th anniv BD cost here, im thinking of selling mine.