Brock Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Why a Liberace thread, you might ask? Well, I would wonder myself. Well... wait, why the hell am I starting a thread about Liberace? Oh, yes! It's because that long-talked about Liberace biopic starring Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon as one of (his last?) his beaux is finally getting off the ground with director Stephen Soderburgh at the helm. What started out as a theatrical project, however, has now been reconfigured -- and now comfirmed! -- as an HBO film entitled Behind the Candelabra. Matt Damon and Michael Douglas can finally heat up those BeDazzlers: "Behind the Candelabra," their Liberace biopic, has found a home on HBO. The film, which to this point has been traveling under the working title "Liberace," is a look at the famed pianist's relationship with his younger live-in lover at a time when coming out could kill a career. It is scheduled to start shooting next summer under the direction of Steven Soderbergh. "I wanted people to see the other side of Liberace," Jerry Weintraub told Show Tracker. "I knew Liberace when I was kid. He entertained me a lot, we had a lot of good times together. He was a fun guy and a brilliant artist. "He was Elton John and Lady Gaga before they even dreamed of it" Old Hollywood figure Weintraub will produce for HBO, which in March aired "His Way," a documentary about Weintraub. Douglas will don the jeweled capes of Liberace while Damon plays his partner, Scott Thorson. "I’ve wanted to make a film about Liberace for a very long time, and after the amazing experience I had with HBO on 'His Way,' I knew that they were absolutely the right place for this movie," Weintraub said. The project has been gestating since 2009, and its male leads are more than happy to get lip-locking in the portrayal of the flamboyant performer, known for his over-the-top costumes and accessories and, later in life, several business ventures including cookbooks and antique shops. "Candelabra" will get into the darker, off-stage side of Liberace's life. And few introductions will be needed: Damon most recently appeared in the Soderbergh disease thriller "Contagion," while Douglas was cast in his 2000 film "Traffic," which earned four Oscars, including one for best director. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/10/matt-damon-liberace-michael-douglas-behind-the-candelabra-hbo.html Two questions remain: 1. What happened to that competing Liberace movie to star Nicolas Cage that was announced a few years back? 2. Will his HL appearance be portrayed? The high point of his career, surely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Why a Liberace thread, you might ask? Well, I would wonder myself. Well... wait, why the hell am I starting a thread about Liberace? Oh, yes! It's because that long-talked about Liberace biopic starring Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon as one of (his last?) his beaux is finally getting off the ground with director Stephen Soderburgh at the helm. What started out as a theatrical project, however, has now been reconfigured -- and now comfirmed! -- as an HBO film entitled Behind the Candelabra. SOURCE: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/10/matt-damon-liberace-michael-douglas-behind-the-candelabra-hbo.html Two questions remain: 1. What happened to that competing Liberace movie to star Nicolas Cage that was announced a few years back? 2. Will his HL appearance be portrayed? The high point of his career, surely! Kids go see movies, so they figured their audience doesn't even know who he was and no the Here's Lucy show will not be in there i'm sure, they have enough material without that little gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm actually quite anxious to see this project get off the ground, it's an interesting story and the two leads are incredibly gifted actors to be associated with a project like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark bale Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 His most famous guest role was probably not on Here's Lucy, but on the highest rated BATMAN episodes where he played Chandell and his evil manly twin brother "Fingers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 His most famous guest role was probably not on Here's Lucy, but on the highest rated BATMAN episodes where he played Chandell and his evil manly twin brother "Fingers" Now you see, i never knew he appeared on BATMAN, all i knew is he was a King in Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Now you see, i never knew he appeared on BATMAN, all i knew is he was a King Queen in Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Topped me again, you bashstadd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuttyNose Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I have a copy of The Liberace Cookbook! It's mainly recipes for fruits and nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I have a copy of The Liberace Cookbook! It's mainly recipes for fruits and nuts. ..and she's here all week! Try the veal! Goodnight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuttyNose Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I really DO have the cookbook. It was one of those "Holy Grail" kinda things. I have Mike Douglas' and Sophia Loren's...lot of 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I really DO have the cookbook. It was one of those "Holy Grail" kinda things. I have Mike Douglas' and Sophia Loren's...lot of 'em. I'm surprised there isn't a Lucy or I Love Lucy cookbook, they did everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuttyNose Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 There is an "I Love Lucy Cookbook". Been out for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 There is an "I Love Lucy Cookbook". Been out for years! Oh yeah, forgot about that one, recipes from the stars or the show or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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C L A U D E Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Submitted without comment: Sorry to say i guess this is what me and beau look like to average passers by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Has your wardrobe become decidedly flashier? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Has your wardrobe become decidedly flashier? lol No, you're right but i do have a fondness for huge diamond laden rings, as well as the fact that i am looking at a toupee lately, all those jokes about Morty Goldaper have come back to haunt me in a karma sort of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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