Florence Ballard - movie or not - is sure to remain an endearing legend for generations to come.
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Florence Ballard - movie or not - is sure to remain an endearing legend for generations to come.
And that's where the problems begin. In order for the full story to be told, there's gonna be a lot of work into making the film work and that would include the right to use music from the Motown days and then Flo's solo work. So in three years if this film don't come out, don't act surprised as to why.
It seems as if people want some kind of "truth" to be told about Diana and Berry and Flo and they are salavating over what could be. Thats all I've been reading, Diana this, Berry that. No mention of the other group member...Mary Wilson. You know they say be careful of what you wish for. I wonder how these people will feel if Mary is not portrayed in a good light. Diana was a selfish group member who wanted the spotlight to herself. Thats the worse thing in the world in some minds. But is it really that serious? I mean really. What if they deal with how Flo felt Mary was two faced? Surely they will show how mary sided with Berry and Diana to get Flo out of the group. Surely they will show how Mary went behind her friends back and taught the routines to Cindy. Then there is Flo, how will she be portrayed?
Marv2 predicted that Dreamgirls would finish Diana Ross, Marvie then went on to predict, with the help of his "vast" youtube fan base, Peter Benjaminson's "The Lost Supreme" would be a best seller and would finish Diana Ross. Neither finished or affected Miss Ross. LMFAO
Now Marv is salivating at the thought of this "rumored" Faith Evans -Flo Ballard biopic finishing Diana Ross, even though there is no movie studio or production company behind the "alleged" Evans movie.
Marv is the wannabe Jeanne Dixon of SDF even though none of his predictions ever come out in his favor. I predict this movie will get made and released when Marv's "hush hush" Motown 50th Anniversary Network TV Special airs on primetime TV.
Jonc;
LMAOF
You should have been a Preacher !!!
Regarding Mary teaching Cindy Birdsong routines, I think Mary did what the boss ordered. Cholly Atkins also taught Cindy Birdsong "routines" and I know he loved Flo.
Cindy Birdsong has said that she had the hardest time getting Mary Wilson to warm up to her, but that she understood because she was being brought in to replace Mary's best friend.
You know I've noticed whenever someone talks about the Supremes, it's never about the group's legacy. It was always about some type of drama. It's excused as "passion" over here but I find it quite revolting. Didn't Diana or Flo themselves say the Supremes weren't as close as Mary's book indicated? We didn't live their lives but yet I almost feel like some here are like 60 or something to have such "visual memory" of some backstabbing by Diana and the Supremes. Much like, oh what's his name, that author who claimed he was Flo's best friend and David's adopted son? lol no seriously I know who it is, I don't want to be reminded LMAO
Like y'all said, this is supposed to be about Flo and the others are not that involved right. Well except Mary of course. ;)
Flo's story is very powerful and I am sure their are many who do not want it made to a movie. I cannot see Mary, Duanea, or Berry = liking this one bit. Although I am sure they will make politically correct statements if it does get made. Motowners always save face.
Given that you claimed to be extremely close to Florence Ballard in your book "All That Glittered" have you been contacted to either advise or be in the Faith Evans/Flo movie TopDiva? If I recall correctly the author mentioned you scores of times in his biogrpahy although he called you Tony Tucker instead of Viscountess Turner.
If and when this movie is done - it will be a hit because of the amount of controversy it will generate - prior to it's opening. I am sure we all hope for the best film possible - given the urban legends that surround all of The Supremes.
im dioing good marv my mans frank is in illliniois visiting hwis childrine so i got some spare time i love how y oure staiding up for mary wislon here shes the supreme surpeme and i love you and i love mayr very much. is cj a memember heere he needs to be here hes god pepeole and he stnads up for may wilson.
Faith Evans is getting a lot of buzz about this film, but will a bigger name than Faith Evans go after this part - with that maybe a real STAR can get it done.
Who else could play Flo?
Hey wasn't that movie called-fried green tomatoes??
Rosie Perez looks like Flo, but I have not seen her in years.
Mary J Blige as - Diana Ross
Kelly Rowland as - Mary Wilson
Faith Evans as - Flo Ballard
Leon - as Tommy Chapman
Danny Devito as Berry Gordy - [[ I was casting by height) LOL
Let us stay on track and respect the memory and spirit of Flo Ballard.
I believe you will find that this movie will have some SUPREMES hits in it - but remember the bulk of the movie is about Florence Ballard - and most likely and hopefully will show her life after the Supremes -
This film already has it's script - which include many things about Flo from All That Glittered - by Tony Turner - filming will start in Jan 2011.
Finally Flo will have her say! Her daughters are backing the movie and it.s script in full.
I honestly and truthfully HOPE the movie does gets made but for filming to start in January 2011 and without any of the logicstics outline for the production is simply wishful thinking I believe at this point. Perhaps with all the hype those connected with the film are hoping that with all the BUZZ that someone will take an interest.
Faith Evans has stated that filming will start in January 2011 in Atlanta, ok I will wait and see what transpires from now until then. There has to be more people in this movie besides Faith Evans but, everywhere I have turned I can't seem to get an answer. Heck Flo had a truckload of Brothers and sisters so I wonder if it will focus any on them or her mother which she held dear to her. Perhaps Maxine will have more details about it ...lol. At any rate January is right around the corner so I will wait until it gets closer to then to see if we hear more or if it will just fizzle out.
Tony....erhh....TopDiva, what makes you think you know everything about this project? If you knew then you surely would have posted something on these boards long before I even mentioned it and now all of sudden you know that the script is revised, it's based on Tony Turner's fictional fable and you know who and who hasn't been cast? No 20 year college student would know such a thing. Quit telling lies and stop wearing a broken masquerade.