Hey folks, Harry here... I've been getting emails all day today with links to the following blurb that appeared on IMDB.Com in regards to the current situation between Quentin Tarantino, KILL BILL, Uma Thurman and Miramax. Here's what they printed...
Tarantino Feuding With Miramax
Quentin Tarantino and Miramax are feuding over the studio's decision to put the
director's latest film, Kill Bill on hold after the film's star, Uma Thurman,
said that because of her pregnancy, she could not meet the planned production
schedule, reports in the U.K. said over the weekend. Tarantino, who reportedly
wrote the role especially for Thurman, was said to be seeking a replacement when
the studio informed him that it was opposed to any cast changes and wanted the
production delayed until after Thurman gives birth.
Upon immediately reading 'UK reports' I decided to contact Quentin Tarantino's publicist to see what was the up and up on KILL BILL. It turns out that there really can't be an arguement or dispute between Quentin and Miramax about KILL BILL yet, because KILL BILL isn't technically at MIRAMAX yet. Quentin has a first look deal with Miramax, but Miramax hasn't completed Quentin's deal for KILL BILL yet, so since the project isn't even set up at Miramax yet, how can there be Studio Objection to casting on a film that they are not yet involved in.
I might be talking with Quentin in the next couple of days about this and the next Tarantino Film Festival here in Austin, but for now his publicist says that Quentin is very very very very very anxious to start shooting on KILL BILL. Does this mean recasting? I don't know. Does it mean a quick rewrite to tailor the part for another actress? And will doing that push the shoot due to the physical training necessary for the role? These answers are not yet known, but stay tuned... we're one the case. And God willing, Quentin will be shooting his next film in a matter of a few short months...
