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''Slumdog Millionaire'' was scripted by [[Simon Beaufoy]], who had written the script for ''[[The Full Monty]]'' (1997), which was one of director [[Danny Boyle]]'s favorite British films.<ref name=sunshine>{{cite news | author=Max Evry | coauthors=Ryan Rotten | url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=22029 | title= Exclusive: Danny Boyle on ''Sunshine''! | publisher=ComingSoon.net | date=[[2007-07-16]] | accessdate=2008-01-15 }}</ref> The script is based on the bestselling novel ''[[Q and A]]'' by [[Vikas Swarup]].<ref name=india>{{cite news | author= | title=India shooting | publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] | date=[[2007-03-23]] }}</ref> Though the script's byline about a Hindi kid winning the local version of |
''Slumdog Millionaire'' was scripted by [[Simon Beaufoy]], who had written the script for ''[[The Full Monty]]'' (1997), which was one of director [[Danny Boyle]]'s favorite British films.<ref name=sunshine>{{cite news | author=Max Evry | coauthors=Ryan Rotten | url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=22029 | title= Exclusive: Danny Boyle on ''Sunshine''! | publisher=ComingSoon.net | date=[[2007-07-16]] | accessdate=2008-01-15 }}</ref> The script is based on the bestselling novel ''[[Q and A]]'' by [[Vikas Swarup]].<ref name=india>{{cite news | author= | title=India shooting | publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] | date=[[2007-03-23]] }}</ref> Though the script's byline about a Hindi kid winning the local version of |
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''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]'' did not appeal to Boyle at first, he read the script out of respect for Beaufoy. The director was entranced by the script, particularly the implementation of the extraordinarily difficulty Hindi version of the game show compared to the American and British versions. Boyle also called the script a "love story", since the streetkid who goes on the game show had lost his girlfriend in [[Mumbai]] and finds that the only way to reach her is to appear on the show, which she watches religiously.<ref name=sunshine/> By August 2007, the companies [[Celador|Celador Films]] and [[Film4]] greenlit ''Slumdog Millionaire'', with [[Warner Independent Pictures]] and [[Pathé]] taking up the American and International rights respectively, with Danny Boyle directing and British actor [[Dev Patel]] cast into the lead role as the Indian streetkid.<ref name=variety>{{cite news | author=Adam Dawtrey | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117971102.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=Danny Boyle to direct 'Slumdog' | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-08-30]] | accessdate=2008-01-15 }}</ref> Boyle also entered talks with actor [[Shahrukh Khan]] for the film as the game show host<ref>{{cite news | author=Sandipan Dalal | title=Freeze kiya jaaye? SRK | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | date=[[2007-08-24]] }}</ref>, but [[Anil Kapoor]] took the role instead. The companies are fully financing the production, which began on [[November 5]] [[2007]] in Mumbai. Boyle is working with regular collaborators as well as an Indian crew in the country.<ref name=variety/> The director plans to film partly in Hindi and mostly in English, expressing his love for [[Hinglish]] films as the influence.<ref>{{cite news | author= | title=Oh, Danny Boy -- so you love our Hinglish films? | publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] | date=[[2007-03-24]] }}</ref>The film is being co-directed by Loveleen Tandan who has earlier cast films like "Monsoon Wedding" and "Brick Lane". |
''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]'' did not appeal to Boyle at first, he read the script out of respect for Beaufoy. The director was entranced by the script, particularly the implementation of the extraordinarily difficulty Hindi version of the game show compared to the American and British versions. Boyle also called the script a "love story", since the streetkid who goes on the game show had lost his girlfriend in [[Mumbai]] and finds that the only way to reach her is to appear on the show, which she watches religiously.<ref name=sunshine/> By August 2007, the companies [[Celador|Celador Films]] and [[Film4]] greenlit ''Slumdog Millionaire'', with [[Warner Independent Pictures]] and [[Pathé]] taking up the American and International rights respectively, with Danny Boyle directing and British actor [[Dev Patel]] cast into the lead role as the Indian streetkid.<ref name=variety>{{cite news | author=Adam Dawtrey | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117971102.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=Danny Boyle to direct 'Slumdog' | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-08-30]] | accessdate=2008-01-15 }}</ref> Boyle also entered talks with actor [[Shahrukh Khan]] for the film as the game show host<ref>{{cite news | author=Sandipan Dalal | title=Freeze kiya jaaye? SRK | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | date=[[2007-08-24]] }}</ref>, but [[Anil Kapoor]] took the role instead. The companies are fully financing the production, which began on [[November 5]] [[2007]] in Mumbai. Boyle is working with regular collaborators as well as an Indian crew in the country.<ref name=variety/> The director plans to film partly in Hindi and mostly in English, expressing his love for [[Hinglish]] films as the influence.<ref>{{cite news | author= | title=Oh, Danny Boy -- so you love our Hinglish films? | publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] | date=[[2007-03-24]] }}</ref>The film is being co-directed by Loveleen Tandan who has earlier cast films like "Monsoon Wedding" and "Brick Lane". |
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==Festivals and Awards== |
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The film had its world premiere at the [[Telluride Film Festival]], and received very positive reviews[http://www.cinematical.com/2008/08/31/telluride-review-slumdog-millionaire/]. Boyle announced that he made minor re-edits before its screening at the 33rd [[Toronto International Film Festival]], where it went on to win the [[Cadillac People's Choice]] Award, voted on by festival audiences. It is set to close the [[London Film Festival]] next, on [[October 30]] before its wide release. |
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Revision as of 22:24, 13 September 2008
| Slumdog Millionaire | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Danny Boyle |
| Written by | Simon Beaufoy |
| Produced by | Christian Colson |
| Starring | Dev Patel |
| Cinematography | Anthony Dod Mantle |
| Distributed by | Warner Independent Pictures (USA) Pathé (International Sales) |
Release dates | November 28, 2008 |
| Languages | English, Hinglish |
Slumdog Millionaire is an upcoming film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Simon Beaufoy. The film is based on the bestselling novel Q and A by Vikas Swarup. Production began in Mumbai in November 2007. A release date is on November 28, 2008.
Premise
An illiterate Indian streetkid from Mumbai wins the jackpot on Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Hindi version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?[1] He had gone onto the game show to reach his missing girlfriend, whom he knows watches the show religiously. When he wins the jackpot, he is suspected of cheating.[2]
Cast
- Dev Patel as the Indian streetkid
Production
Slumdog Millionaire was scripted by Simon Beaufoy, who had written the script for The Full Monty (1997), which was one of director Danny Boyle's favorite British films.[2] The script is based on the bestselling novel Q and A by Vikas Swarup.[3] Though the script's byline about a Hindi kid winning the local version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? did not appeal to Boyle at first, he read the script out of respect for Beaufoy. The director was entranced by the script, particularly the implementation of the extraordinarily difficulty Hindi version of the game show compared to the American and British versions. Boyle also called the script a "love story", since the streetkid who goes on the game show had lost his girlfriend in Mumbai and finds that the only way to reach her is to appear on the show, which she watches religiously.[2] By August 2007, the companies Celador Films and Film4 greenlit Slumdog Millionaire, with Warner Independent Pictures and Pathé taking up the American and International rights respectively, with Danny Boyle directing and British actor Dev Patel cast into the lead role as the Indian streetkid.[1] Boyle also entered talks with actor Shahrukh Khan for the film as the game show host[4], but Anil Kapoor took the role instead. The companies are fully financing the production, which began on November 5 2007 in Mumbai. Boyle is working with regular collaborators as well as an Indian crew in the country.[1] The director plans to film partly in Hindi and mostly in English, expressing his love for Hinglish films as the influence.[5]The film is being co-directed by Loveleen Tandan who has earlier cast films like "Monsoon Wedding" and "Brick Lane".
Festivals and Awards
The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, and received very positive reviews[1]. Boyle announced that he made minor re-edits before its screening at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival, where it went on to win the Cadillac People's Choice Award, voted on by festival audiences. It is set to close the London Film Festival next, on October 30 before its wide release.
References
- ^ a b c Adam Dawtrey (2007-08-30). "Danny Boyle to direct 'Slumdog'". Variety. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Max Evry (2007-07-16). "Exclusive: Danny Boyle on Sunshine!". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "India shooting". Hindustan Times. 2007-03-23.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Sandipan Dalal (2007-08-24). "Freeze kiya jaaye? SRK". The Times of India.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Oh, Danny Boy -- so you love our Hinglish films?". Hindustan Times. 2007-03-24.
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