Spielberg Delays Start Of 'Chicago 7' Due To Uncertainty Over A SAG Strike

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Spielberg delays Chicago 7
Published 2/23/2008 at Filmstalker
... had caused Spielberg to drop the idea of making the film. Well not so, I really don't think that Spielberg would do that after reading one internet story. Then they carried the idea that perhaps it was because Lincoln's 200th birthday is on February 12th 2009 – except it's not really because he's dead, the anniversary of his birth most definitely is though. However, that aside it doesn't appear to be the reason either. Deadline Hollywood Daily seem to have the most plausible response, saying that considering how excited ...

Steven Spielberg Delays The Trial of the Chicago 7?
Published 2/23/2008 by Kevin Powers at FirstShowing.net
... reports yesterday that the latest innuendo indicates Spielberg will, in fact, be walking away from the project - a fact confirmed by two sources. Shortly after that piece appeared, Nikki Finke stated on Deadline Hollywood that the director is actually just pushing the start date given the possibility of an actors strike and that he's still very much interested and involved. However, disbanding a production and poised leads is no small decision and doesn't guarantee those actors will be available down the line. ...

Spielberg Delays ‘Chicago 7′
Published 2/25/2008 by Dave Parrack at At The Movies - Film News and Reviews
... Shooting was set to begin at the end of March or early April, but now has no date, and according to Deadline Hollywood Daily, one won’t be set until the Screen Actors Guild and AMPTP agree on a deal. ...