Tony Scott On “Young Americans”
AP, September 26:
Turns out that Tony Scott, the big-screen director and producer whose credits stretch from “Top Gun” to “Crimson Tide” to “Man on Fire,” sweats the small stuff…
…although the episode ( he was directing ) displays more cinematic sweep than is usual for “Numb3rs,” he wasn’t trying to overhaul the show, which he produces with his also famous filmmaker-brother, Ridley Scott (”Gladiator”).
“Just tweak it, give it a little more pace, a little more momentum,” he explained. He also brought in a movie colleague, Val Kilmer, to guest star in a small but pivotal role.
For the English-born Scott, shifting between movies, TV and commercials (he’s directed BMW spots that are mini-action films) is satisfying.
“I like changing the pace of my life, changing my discipline. It gives me ideas for how to see the world differently,” he said.
Diversifying also makes sense economically, he acknowledged.
“If a TV shot hits and you get into syndication, which we’re chasing and are close to, that’s when you start to make the real money,” Scott said. Shows try to amass about 100 episodes, or about four seasons’ worth, before going into the rerun marketplace.
Television also has proved a creative adventure for him. Often working with his brother, he’s produced projects including the movie “RKO 281,” about the making of “Citizen Kane,” and the Winston Churchill drama “The Gathering Storm.” A sequel, “Churchill at War” is in production.
“I see it as a great arena that I want to be involved with more,” he said. His voice rising with enthusiasm, he mentions “Young Americans,” a reality show about soldiers in Iraq that he’s producing. Pat Dollard, a Hollywood agent who visited Iraq as an independent filmmaker and whose Web site outlines his support for the war, is director and producer.
“When I say reality show, that’s a terrible word in this day and age,” Scott said. “But it’s the ultimate one because it’s about troops in the trenches. It’s charming, it’s touching, it’s everything. Most of all, it’s emotional.”
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September 27th, 2007 at 12:27 amCan’t wait Pat! It will be very successful!
September 27th, 2007 at 1:02 amany timetable on its’ release?
September 27th, 2007 at 2:14 amgood to see an objective assessment of “young americans” I like that scott refrains from judging the right or wrongness of the war,but rather sees the documentary for what it is: reality!
September 27th, 2007 at 3:26 am
September 27th, 2007 at 3:36 amhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri4LbL96tLQ
Planet of the Arabs…great!
September 27th, 2007 at 5:35 amRidley Scott rocks. If his brother is as good as Ridley Scott, then this project will be a HUGE success. About fucking time that someone put out a flick that tells the truth about Iraq and the war for a change. I’m tired of the traitors and their bullshit.
September 27th, 2007 at 6:06 amI wish you lots of success on this Pat, you gave up alot to go and bring America the real story over there.
September 27th, 2007 at 6:26 amWell obviously I over generalized my comment about the Hollywood clan type and respectfully withdraw that post…Here, I can only hope for your success Pat, which I’ve supported since I’ve been here
September 27th, 2007 at 6:27 amI can’t wait. I am so happy finally something positive for our troops!!!!!!!!!! Great Job PAT!!!!
September 27th, 2007 at 6:42 amHa. So AP is starting to shift it’s negative “Bush’s war” mentality to dealing with it as a serious conflict starting with reporting of the other position of the war in Iraq.
September 27th, 2007 at 7:00 amSimilar to the top Dem candidates position change of “maybe we shouldn’t pull out right away” as one of them might soon be the CIC (hurts to write that) and can’t have a loss in Iraq tagged to their Presidency.
Coincidence? Yeah, right…
Regardless, kudos Pat.
Pat -
I can not thank you enough. Thank you so much for holding up through the tough times in supporting the troops and their mission. We are winning this war and I can say your views and your site has helped a LOT of Americans understand that and change their views of the entire situation over there and here.
Every person I have talked to in regards to the Iraq war, that has seen it or our troops in a bad light, I send to your site. Their minds are changed and the tone is also changed.
Kudos and GREAT job!
Thank you!
September 27th, 2007 at 7:28 amGood Luck Pat !!
September 27th, 2007 at 8:16 amCan only hope this is a huge success for you and for the the men & women you honestly support ..Everyone who reads your site I know is looking forward to it
Best of Luck & Keep Up the Great Work !!
September 27th, 2007 at 9:02 amGood luck Pat…make sure to ask the New York Times for their discount rates for your promo.
September 27th, 2007 at 9:08 amThank you for your support Pat. I look forward to being able to see the truths that myself and all my brethren know presented to the general population. Still, I am saddened that it has come to the point where we must praise a man just for telling the truth.
September 27th, 2007 at 9:11 amCould he re title it ‘Days of Thunder Run’?
The PR run will be interesting. Keep us linked please, I will enjoy watching the biases exposed.
Can you get time on Oprah or Ellen?
September 27th, 2007 at 10:18 am“Young Americans” … The left’s gonna hate it … I can’t fucking wait!!!!
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If it’s a new take on the 1971 movie I am hoping the ending makes a little more sense … It’s right up there with “2001: ASO” on the “duuhhhhhh—” movie endings for me.
September 27th, 2007 at 4:21 pmIt is very sad that the reality and the truth
about our brave and dedicated troops has been
unseen in mainstream media.
Congrats Pat!
You know we are all very anxious
to see your film.
The outcry, the hate, the finger pointing, the headbanging of the leftist idiots unhinged in America is going to be deafening!
September 27th, 2007 at 8:52 pmNice teaser Pat…………… We hope to see it soon!!
September 27th, 2007 at 9:35 pm