Spielberg to shoot Abraham Lincoln biopic

Posted on May 13, 2008
Filed Under Directors, News

Ladies and gentlemen, sometimes I have the pleasure to bring you big movie news and today is one of those days. Just the mentioning of Steven Spielberg in the title should get you on your toes… Of course, Steven is a very hot subject right now because of the upcoming fourth Indy movie and I’m sure you are all as excited as I am. But, there is more goodies coming our way… Dark Horizons reports that director Steven Spielberg will finally begin filming “Lincoln“, his long-anticipated Abraham Lincoln biopic in early 2009.

The “Indiana Jones” director’s next project is the first of three CG motion capture movies based on the acclaimed and hugely popular “Tintin” graphic novel series by Herge. Spielberg says that production on “Tintin” won’t be delayed by the upcoming actors strike since it’s being done using motion capture animation.

It’s expected the director will shoot “Tintin” during the early Fall, and whilst that project is in post production he will begin production on “Lincoln”. Both would then be on course for a late 2009 release.

Does this guy never sleep? Don’t push yourself to hard Steven – we would like to enjoy your movie making skills another 20 years or so…

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