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Sopranos Movie Rumors Surface… Ehh?
March 8, 2008
Source: CHUD
by Kevin Powers
Rarely would one trust the word of a strip club owner. Unless that owner is Nick D'Urso of the Satin Dolls club in New Jersey, also know in fiction as the Bada Bing. You know, from the landmark series The Sopranos? D'Urso was recently quoted by the Times-Herald Record (via CHUD) as saying, "I got an inside tip that they're going to do a movie." D'Urso is so confident in this tip that he's shelving plans to renovate the venue in order to maintain the appearance of the lead character's (Tony Soprano) home away from home. Take it for what you will.
If this turns out to be true, I wouldn't be surprised. While CHUD attributes the inclination for most to believe in a big-screen version as still-whetted appetites stemming from the abrupt series finale, I'd like to think there are other less ravenous variables at play.
Rather, I readily think of what's going on with Sex and the City. Immediately following the series finale, rumors started to abound about a follow-up movie. Speculation upon speculation and denial upon denial ultimately arrives at where we are today: awaiting the May release of the film. Will such a thing happen with another HBO hit? Maybe. If the success of these franchises is any such indicator, then get ready for some big-screen wackin'.
D'Urso also mentions: "I'm not going to reveal my sources, but we got a call from somebody (working) on the script." While Sopranos creator David Chase has always been a bit cryptic about his intentions (or lack thereof) to make a movie, he did state back in 2007 that "If something appeared that really made a good 'Sopranos' movie and you could invest in it and everybody else wanted to do it, I would do it. But I think we've kind of said it and done it." (NJ.com) Michael Imperioli who played Tony's nephew, Christopher, recently echoed that sentiment. "I think we're done. I think we had our day, unless David Chase comes up with something great." (ContactMusic.com)
That does sound a bit bleak. Adding to this, HBO has apparently denied the rumor (naturally). D'Urso's renovation plans have been postponed ’til the summer. I guess this is now our measuring stick, so we'll see what happens.
What do the Sopranos fans think - would it be great to see the show revived in a movie?
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Reader Feedback - 10 Comments »
1
I think the success or failure of the Sex and the City movie will ultimately determine whether this gets made. I havent watched The Sopranos so I cannot say whether a movie is welcome or necessary.
Keith on Mar 8, 2008
2
Hi Keith,
just a word of advice: Watch the Sopranos. you don't know what you're missing.
Conrad on Mar 8, 2008
3
and just what if they do make a Soprano's movie??? hasnt the organized crime family routine been literally done to death??? just another example of the lack of creativity in Hollywood today…I'll pass on this one…
cornholio_by_the_sea on Mar 8, 2008
4
I hear you Conrad, thanks for the advice. Im trying to figure out how Id fit 10 seasons of a show into my schedule…
Keith on Mar 8, 2008
5
A Sopranos movie??? Get the f*ck outta here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spider on Mar 8, 2008
6
There was talk of a prequel. Chase was absolutely obsessed with having the "good ole' days" discussed in the show. He previously expressed interest in exploring that path, sort of. I think it'll be a prequel that shows' Tony's father and Uncle Junior with a young Paulie Walnuts going nuts back in the day.
To be honest, I'd rather not have a prequel. I wouldn't mind seeing a movie that takes place in the middle of the series, a storyline that we didn't get to see in the show. Remember the Russian that Paulie and Christopher lost in the Pine Barrens? (sorry for the spoilers for those who hasn't seen this amazing show, and if you haven't then shame on you) It would be neat to see how the rest of that played out. We never saw the Russian or any mention of his boss (who considered the Russian lost in the Pine Barrens as a brother). It was a story simply left to our imagination as to how it played out.
Of course… we could always get a REAL ending to the Sopranos through a movie.
Chris on Mar 9, 2008
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I would love to see a Sopranos movie. I still feel cheated from the ending of the series and i dont feel that i am alone in that statement. I think they should start it off where the left it, I bet people would go see it just to see what happens in the dinner. Sopranos the movie is a must!
pFox on Mar 9, 2008
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I hope they make a sopranos movie with a creater like david chase i think it will be there with casino and good fellas
Charlie on Mar 12, 2008
9
I would also love to see a sopranos movie! However, i do have a dilemma with a movie..Dont get me wrong i love the sopranos im a huge fan and it has been my life since episode 1 season 1. If there is a movie, there is going to be an ending. As Tony once said in season 6 pt. 2 there is only 2 ways for a life in the mafia to end…Death or prison, and i for one dont want to see either of those 2 endings. Yea the last episode did kind of leave everyone hanging, and you didnt really get alot of closure, but atleast you know life went on for all the characters, and nothing seriously bad happened (except bobby, and sil). Having said that if there is a movie that will come out i will be one of the first ones in line, but you gotta think..there will be a permenant end on the big screen..
Chris on Mar 12, 2008
10
If there was a movie I am sure it would "insist upon itself".
Sblaze on Apr 14, 2008