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Unbroken, but Updated...

2/13/2014

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Yesterday, I mentioned that I had lunch with my friend, horror Hall of Fame writer-director Mick Garris (whose father-in-law Louis Zamerini is the subject of the best-selling book and upcoming movie, Unbroken) -- though we were supposed to have gotten together the following day, but something came up at the last minute and he had to switch.

What I left out was the reason he had to cancel.  Indeed, as so often happens in Hollywood, he had something better on his dance card (though to his credit, he moved our lunch up one day).  But in this case, his other plans were fully understandable
.  He had lunch with Louie and the director of the film, Angelina Jolie.  As far as excuses go, that's a good one.

The movie has wrapped production, and now they're in the post-production
.  It's been a great experience all around, and Mick has said that Jolie not only is overwhelmingly passionate about the project (which is how she got the prestigious job), but that she's been a joy, and she and Louie adore each other.

Mick thinks the world of her, too, how well she's handled everything with his 97-year-old father-in-law.  In fact, here's what he said to me in private, without a camera or microphone in sight.  I asked him for permission to post it here, and he said fine.  "
Every time spent with Angie thus far has been fantastic.. To meet her is to love her. She couldn't be more generous or enthusiastic or inclusive. A very special woman."  And added, "We love this amazing woman."

As I mentioned, Mick said that NBC is scheduled to run a featurette on Louie this Sunday, because he was an Olympic runner in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

6 Comments
stacy
2/14/2014 07:04:41 pm

Thank you for your count on Unbroken , Louies & Angelina, cant wait to hear the next installment.

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shazia
2/14/2014 09:01:31 pm

I read this on another site the other day and wanted to say thanks Robert, it gave us Angelina fans the insight of the real freindship & love Angie & young Louis Zamperini have for each other , it seems like they have a great friendhsip going on between them which will carry on well after the movie Unbroken is released.
PS if you have further updates from your friend Mick please do keep sharing.

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Robert Elisberg
2/14/2014 11:55:54 pm

Thanks for the notes. I'll add that Mick is overjoyed by the process, though I hope people understand that what I pass along is between two friends, and we wouldn't remain friends very long if I broke any confidences. (Which, of course, is the way it is with all good friends.) So, there'll be a lack of inside "gossip" here. But what that also means is you'll always get the truth because Mick knows he can speak openly and honestly. The way I'll put it is that from time to time you'll get updated details. For instance, I can say that no one has seen the completed movie because the company only just returned from filming in Australia a few weeks ago, so there is no full movie yet. What I'll reiterate, though, without being more specific, is that you should be sure to watch the Olympic coverage Sunday night

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shazia
2/16/2014 08:26:04 pm

Thank you Robert for youre reply much appreciated, I respect your friendship and confidences you have with Mick, LOL i wasnt after any Gossip only Facts, like you said what we will get from yourself is the Truth instead of the media made ficttion which unfortunaltly followes everything Angelina does. I've seen the new footage photos of Unbroken and well what can I say its awsome just seeing them gives us the depth and accrucy Angelina has managed to capture of Unbroken.

Rob58
2/14/2014 10:00:43 pm

Hey Robert, we need more info on Unbroken if LZ & Mick have seen it? if so, whats their reaction? to it ..considering you are a friend of Micks ..we need inside gossip LOL.

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shazia
2/16/2014 08:28:14 pm

@Robert Elisberg

ank you Robert for youre reply much appreciated, I respect your friendship and confidences you have with Mick, LOL i wasnt after any Gossip only Facts, like you said what we will get from yourself is the Truth instead of the media made ficttion which unfortunaltly followes everything Angelina does. I've seen the new footage photos of Unbroken and well what can I say its awsome just seeing them gives us the depth and accrucy Angelina has managed to capture of Unbroken. I bet Louis is Well proud of her

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