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Ang Lee and James Schamus turn to 'Taking Woodstock'

Apr 22, 2008, 06:20 PM | by Nicole Sperling

Categories: Movie Biz

Director Ang Lee and his writing/producing partner James Schamus (Brokeback Mountain, Lust, Caution) have chosen their next project. The duo will conquer the true story Taking Woodstock, a comedy based on Elliot Tiber's memoir Taking Woodstock: A True Story of a Riot, A Concert, and a Life.

The tale centers around Tiber's unexpected role in making the 1969 Woodstock festival into the iconic happening of its time. Tiber, an interior designer and part-time manager of his family's Catskills motel, had become the local town's issuer of event permits. When he heard that the planned Woodstock concert had been denied a permit in a nearby hamlet, he offered his own. Soon, half a million people were on their way to Tiber's neighbor's farm in upstate New York.

Schamus is currently writing the screenplay. Back in March, Lee told EW that he was looking to make a movie based on some lighter material. Taking Woodstock seems to fit that bill.


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Eric Killary Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

Hello "foil-children", remember those wrappers? HAHAHA!!! It was a blast, to have been an extra!!! Hey biker tribe!!! I had a really great time!!! Can't wait to see it.

Denniz Stern Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 07:47 AM EST

I have two vintage 1960's Campers on my property. One is Camo's and one is gray. The camo painted one is in ok shape on the outside, inside, not so much. The gray one is parked in a barn and looks great for it's age. These would probably be great props
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Dan Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 10:17 PM EST

I just got the casting call today, I have a costume fitting tomorrow, and I think they are going to film my scene on wed. the 24th. the producers are playing it by ear, the weather has not been coopeoiating, and the trees are already changing color. They'll have to pick up the pace.

Laura Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 04:49 PM EST

A casting call was just posted today. They need 6,000 extras to film the concert scene! Here's the link:
http://wnyt.com/wnytimages/ExtrasNeededForNewAngLeeMovie.pdf

Steve Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 10:43 PM EST

Hey everyone that is interested in extra's. They did hold Casting Calls in the upstate NY region. I myself made the cast which im happy about. Filming is underway

Eddie V Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 08:02 PM EST

Anyone have any contact information? I have a running VW Bus and was wondering if they are still looking for any.

mick Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM EST

any new news on taking woodstock extras hired?


Any news on casting extras for the movie taking woodstock


Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 09:57 AM EST

any news on the movie Taking Woodstock extra hired?

mick scalercio Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 07:31 AM EST

I tried out as an extra in hudson ny any news?, i was there in 69 i live in woodtock, have for the past 32 yrs.

Beans Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 07:31 PM EST

For those that "auditioned" at an open casting....They may not call until just before filmimg. Don't worry. It may be three more weeks.

joan Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 07:36 PM EST

interviewed to be an extra in the movie. haven't heard anything yet. does anyone know if all who have been chosen have been notified yet?

chuck Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 06:53 PM EST

I got a part in this movie, went in auditioning as an extra, but got more than i bargained for, cant wait for the experience.

Elvis Presley Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 05:11 PM EST

Oh yeah, Melanie. Her song,"Lay down"(candles in the rain) is the ONLY choice for the title song. Wish I could play the roll of Mr Tiber.

James Baldwin Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 10:03 PM EST

Sounds like a fun Movie.

Want to help a Woodstock legend? http://LetHerIn.org

Thank you for the read.
Jim Baldwin
Spokane WA


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