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Old 06-08-2008, 01:54 PM   #1
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Default Eric Bana making a movie about his 1974 Cobra Coupe

Here's a news story that I thought was interesting

Eric Bana to make directorial debut

Australian actor Eric Bana is set to make his directorial debut in a comedy about his love affair with a 1974 Ford.

Starring Bana as himself, the film, called Love The Beast, is about his 25-year-long infatuation a Falcon Coupe.

To be released early next year, it has been shot for the last two years and is currently in post production.

Bana has remained quiet about the movie until now, but decided to announce it after it turned into something bigger than expected.

"It has been both fun and incredibly exhausting at the same time and has enabled me to combine two of the things that I love - cars and filmmaking," the Hollywood star said in a statement.

"It started out as a simple project, but events along the way conspired to turn it into something I could never have envisioned."

Distributor Madman Entertainment said the movie had strong comedy elements.

"In an unexpectedly emotional journey, Eric explores the importance of friends, hobbies, and what it means to live life to the fullest," she said.

"Along the way Eric seeks counsel and guidance from household names such as (US talk show host) Dr Phil and (Top Gear host) Jeremy Clarkson."

Produced by Melbourne based comedy Patikalar Productions, it is shot in the Tasmanian wilderness, New York and London.

Bana's most recent acting role was in The Other Boleyn Girl and he is set to appear in Star Trek next year.

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Old 06-08-2008, 02:13 PM   #2
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better have sexy sounds of the car roaring... thatd be enough for 1.5hrs entertainment
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Old 06-08-2008, 02:15 PM   #3
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I saw a 302 Coupe yesterday... boy did they have a low roofline in their day! Compared to the Maxda6 parked next to it, the Ford's roofline was about 15cm lower!

Now, back on topic...
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Old 06-08-2008, 02:54 PM   #5
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http://www.theage.com.au:80/articles...702092807.html

Very exciting, can't wait for this to be released.
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is it a cobra or his orange coupe he races in targa?
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Old 06-08-2008, 03:18 PM   #8
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^^^^^ Yummy
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this looks like a must have even befor iv seen it : was speeking to a guy last week whos involved with movies n knows Eric , was saying hes a top bloke n right in to his coupes
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Would be good to see it's premiere at a drive-in so we could all rock up in our coupes.
Food for thought?
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Old 06-08-2008, 03:59 PM   #12
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Will they show him crashing it in a rally?
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Old 06-08-2008, 07:45 PM   #16
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yep that movie will be going straight to the pool room. cant wait...
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Old 06-08-2008, 07:48 PM   #17
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Bring it on, the Coupe is beautifull, well it was before he stacked it at Targa.
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I'm sure he has/will restore it to it's former glory..
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I'm sure he has/will restore it to it's former glory..
Just a shame as it had only just come out of a huge re-build before the rally, but yes im sure it's back to it's best now.
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Please merge the threads.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11229847
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+1. Actually I don't think any Ford fan wouldn't watch it.
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Should be good if Bana is involved. Defiantely a Drive in thing!



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Um, a 1974 Cobra Coupe???
I don't think so.
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Would be good to see it's premiere at a drive-in so we could all rock up in our coupes.
Food for thought?
Great call!!! I wonder who we could approach?? Will bounce this one off the committee.
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Will have to look out for this one, love movies his in.
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Will they show him crashing it in a rally?
Maybe that's where the 'Tasmanian wilderness' comes in! That bush on the side of the road can get quite wild!
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Should be good if Bana is involved. Defiantely a Drive in thing!

Definitely !

Coupes at the drive in, big bucket seats that recline like a bed and enough legroom to stretch, I'll fall asleep
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+1 if he has his Poida mullet on.
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Old 07-08-2008, 02:48 AM   #30
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this looks like a must have even befor iv seen it : was speeking to a guy last week whos involved with movies n knows Eric , was saying hes a top bloke n right in to his coupes
You blokes should coax him to join the coupe club, He should have replaced the bent one by now.
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