There are a number of good South Korean films about the war (Taeguki, The Frontline, etc) but theres been no major Hollywood production on Korea, or any other Western production on it since maybe the 60s M*A*S*H doesnt really count, as that was actually about Vietnam but used Korea as a backdrop. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. The Mighty Eighth - HBO Series Ellie Sallingboe, the owner of Vega-built B-17G, Sallie B will not be pleased when she hears this. We just say you cant rush quality and we will see it when it is just right. Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force. Anyone know what happened to 'The Mighty Eighth'? I came across a novel on Amazon that is by far the best story about the 8th Ive read. the same people who made Band of Brothers and The Pacific are now making one in the skies with B-17Gs! It is absolutely remarkable the consistent detail presentation of his observations as a 16 year old boy. In other words, these airmen were tethered to and a part of the plane itself, all ten individuals inside becoming one machine. The crew in the unpressurized planes wore oxygen masks above 10,000 feet. Not only that, but this footage youve seen isnt even confirmed to come from the show. Director David Jakubovic Writer Anthony Buzzetti Stars Ryon Thomas Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. It is absolutely amazing what these men accomplished. Not only were we on the brink of WW3 but how many people realize that the US went to war against Chinese troops head on in what was virtually full scale conventional war? It was our tanks that beat the Germans in North Africa, it was our troops that did the heavy lifting on DDay and the drive to Berlin. So Im glad you were barely able to hang in there in a situation of your own creation! I recently visited the airfield and met a wonderful gentleman who was a boy living on a farm located at the end of the main runway at the time of the war. Though it is a commanding title it is a rather vague one. "Engine 4 is on fire! and our It would amazing to see. There are at least four main characters that have their stories woven together and are followed throughout the entire series. How he was able to stay sane after coming home is nothing short of amazing. I am really fortunate to still have my Dad with me. They bombed at around 28,000 feet and theyd pass out without oxygen. The production company is currently involved with the LEWIS & CLARK miniseries. The Mighty Eighth VR, and B-17 Flying Fortress 3: The Bloody 100th. Without REAL Aircraft THIS MOVIE IS NOTHING I Repeat NOTHING..! If you remember the two prior films in this WWII epic they took different approaches in telling their story. One of the episodes that Orloff is working on will feature the Schweinfurt-Regensburg mission of August 17th, 1943. Well, I hope the series is better than this garbage. This is the best news Ive read in some time. I have recently been working on some research for some Eighth Air Force veterans and their families, and the topic of the new Tom Hanks miniseries about the Mighty Eighth has come up a lot. they were bad. 178.62.0.153 He served onboard a B-17 in the 301st Bombardment Group, 352nd Squadron, which was part of the Eight before being transferred to the Twelfth. Raquetman, is your English reply written in code or something?Ill not re-quote it for you as its only above.and you wrote it.What on earth was your reply about??? I personally would love a series based on naval affairs, but the cost of such a production. The Mighty Eighth When I was in England in Jluy 2013, the skinny was that Hanks/Speilberg were coming in the next weekend to tour Bassingborn(Tower) to finalize before filming. Happened all the time. He went on to tell me that filming would likely start beginning of next yr(2014) and wrap up in 2015, with possible release dates at the end of 2015/beginning of 2015(so were a little behind that schedule, because Hanks went on to make Sully and also his wife was battling cancer). Ive seen Band of Brothers and the Pacific twice. this teaser is over two years old!! My Father was in The Eighth Army Air Force and was a Ball Turret gunner in Two B17s, FiFI and The House of Lords . Deadly Me-109s and FW-190s are zooming and booming spitting bullets that rip through the wings and the fuselage of your Flying Fortress. Listen ASSHOLE You Drew First Blood Im Gonna Give Ya The Last Word BECAUSE Thats The Kinda GUY I Am, You Can Have At It, Punks Like Like YOU Are A DIME A Dozen, Silverbacks Like Me And YOUR Father Have Earned The RIGHT To Speak Our Mind. It was the base for the First Fighter Group, including the 71st Fighter Squadron and the 94th Fighter Squadron with its P-38 Lightnings. I;m looking forward to seeing this series. Before going on my trip, I visited with a crew mate from his flight wing. ???????? Now with the name changed to THE MIGHTY EIGHTH there is no mistake who is getting honored here with a film. So the altitude is a factor. The 17 is everything it was meant to be and I am sure fear was rampant during combat. Will we be able to access on computer and/or TV, etc? We know you were waiting for it: The Mighty Eighth is returning. In VR back to the Pacific fingers crossed! The two are touring key sites in Lincolnshire which are linked to the USAAF on Friday, February 24th. The Germans would have the same problem as we did, how and where to invade. I believe it references a project he is doing about Guantanamo, and is not related to MOTA. In a letter to residents the production team said it would "hide signs of modern life" and keep disruption to a minimum. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NS43PMU, Im excited. The main hangar is basically intact as is the bisecting runways which are fairly visible although grass covered. So what happened to HBO's 3rd WW2 Mini-Series "The Mighty Eighth" I got it into the Library of Congress. Harry arrived in June of 1943 and stayed all the way until the end of hostilities in May of 1945, flying a total of 32 missions himself, but also serving as Group Navigator. Masters of the Air, which follows the US Eighth Air Force unit, is being filmed in Hemel Hempstead's Old Town. The 15th and 8th Air Forces really paid a high price for our victory. The Pacific struggled from being too scattered. TV-14 | 05.21.20 | 01:28:47 | CC. Hes definitely on for the Masters of the Air project as well though. Its laughable that the Brits wouldve defeated the Germans in WWII without either US or Russian help. In 1942, so many American aviators were welcomed to Lincolnshire that it was dubbed the Friendly Invasion.. Quite a bit written about him in the book Double Strike by Edward Joblonski. Its largely been neglected by the media and Hollywood in favour of TV series and movies about WW2 and Vietnam. All photos and videos are property of their respective artists and/or HBO. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The Old Town has previously been the setting for Ricky Gervais' After Life, Endeavour and Grantchester. WWII was the worst cataclysm in human history, but the ultimate . Ecstatic about this. Earle, Mate.Did you not see my posting from 18 days previously?The Mighty Eighth has F-all to do with the Hanks-Spielberg mini series Masters of the Air.The drivel written on here is nothing but pure speculation and guesswork by people that bsically know F-all, but think theyre a cut above the rest or a bit special?Unfortunately they are a bit special, as its all in their own minds how special they think they are!I suppose their mums thought they were a bit special too?I know what im talking about as time will tell.I have been told and not by anyone on here, that the trailer you have seen is merely a concept proving trailer, not a trailer of the film.From a Heavy Bomber fan based in England. Was stationed stateside at Wright Patterson till he sent a telegram to Hap Arnold asking to be able to fight. Just swearing at people, still dont realize your commenting on pre-trailer footage that is not even identified as coming from the studio producing the next show. Also understand that there are multitudes of heroic stories to be told, but only a select few will get to screen. I dearly want to see the Korean War brought to life. Holy smokes! This is a great update and more in-depth information than Ive heard in a long while. Dont believe the series is done. When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1. Pearl Harbour on the other hand is just ridiculous from beginning to end. Have seen BoB like 10 times. You cant tell the story of the 8th w/o featuring Black Thursday!!! What scenes will be shot in the UK have not been determined. Super excited to see this! Right, Kassel was one of the Big Week targets. Miller reports that this newest WWII miniseries from HBO will focus on the camaraderie and the bonding inside the bombers just the same as it did with Band of Brothers. The Dutch had a war or two themself before the US even excited. Even the most deluded amongst you know The Yanks did not win the war and no we wouldnt be speaking German if it werent for you. I am not sure when the name change happened and why we missed it but, The project, from Playtone Productions, was quickly given the name Masters of the Air because it was announced early that the source material for the project was a non-fiction account of the same name by Donald Miller. Use the area above the purchase buttons on this page to write your review. All rights reserved. BAND OF BROTHERS was not about the U. S. Army in general, but of a specific unit and of the intense service that one unit gave for the cause. Trying to tell the entire story of the Eighth Air Force is just not possible in ten episodes, but telling just a couple of veterans stories in great detail and depth can do justice to what the entire Eighth went through during the war. A lot of people think Korea was a police action akin to a peacekeeping mission or something akin to Grenada, and not the bloody war it really was. He and his friend George Ott (92nd BG) who he met at Stalag Luft 3 would visit about all the humorous things that happened at the POW camp. This is a brilliant opportunity for all involved, including the public. I mean, as well as with the rest of the Allies, this is the story of Americas sons GREAT triumph over the enemy! Watch Band of Brothers and The Pacific if you havent already. Either way I will be seeing this as well. Just think for a moment, however, how monumental a project this is. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Performance & security by Cloudflare. My father also piloted 30 missions in 1943-44 for the 303rd Hells Angels Molesworth 360 squadron. Coming from the creators of BoB and TP, it would surely relight Americas interest in Korea and bring a newfound respect to the vets of Korea, I really hope they do it, and soon, before all the Korea vets (a lot of whom served in WWII or Vietnam also) pass away. Johns job was not to write a script, but rather he was asked to write a 300-page bible, featuring central themes, main characters, and storylines. As a current grad student for ww2 history this is a passion. I dont watch South Africa productions (because I cant understand them) and I dont watch American (hollywood) produced media and complain that it is american biased. Yes, Im PBI myself . The series will be much more grounded in the actual realities of WWII and will try to avoid being too much of just a celebration of America and/or triumphalism. Yes, not many people are aware of just how big of a war Korea really was. commander would also be a major character. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. At least we had term limits, and let one president die being a hero. Hiring a couple of historians should fit their budget imo. If you remember the two prior films in this WWII epic they took different approaches in telling their story. The quoted tweet by Orloff actually refers to another project he is working on about the Guantanamo base. Play Your Part Drop those bombs on the right spot, guide your crew through day, or dark, moonless nights, keep your airplane in touch with the rest of the squadron and HQ as you monitor the radio . That game is more of an action game than a flight sim. You act like you know it all and have all the facts about this entire enterprise as you keep lecturing us in a condescending manner. You may be interested in this short feature in a local newspaper here in the UK https://www.dissmercury.co.uk/news/revealed-how-superstar-tom-hanks-visited-museum-near-diss-in-secret-as-his-toy-story-character-woody-1-4920149. any idea of a date when it will be released? Becauise the symptoms are all there.Mood and behavior symptomsSad or depressed moodAnger, irritability, aggressionAnxietyMood swingsDecreased alertness, trouble concentratingWithdrawal from family and friends. PMS? Im really excited to see this after having read Masters of the Air and after having heard all of my grandfathers accounts growing up. So glad people are keeping this post alive with interesting comments. Buck was shot down on the Oct 8, 43 Bremen raid. Since I get asked about it a lot as well, I thought it would be helpful to put all my notes together in a more organized format and post it here. For Christs Sake YOU Dont NEED STARS (Actors) To Make This MOVIE! Your IP: Some reference to The Briddish positive this time would be refreshing. I drove over there, but they were having drills that weekend and couldnt get access. It was titledas the Masters of the Air but has now been changed to The Mighty Eighth as they were affectionately called because as their incredible and distinguished service and reputation spread across the whole of Europe and in newsreels home and abroad. The mighty 8th operates in Europe with p-38 escorts. We all know Band of Brothers was a huge hit, but that Pacific was not so much. They are working hard now to be prepared to capitalize on the interest that the series will generate. I wish we was still here to see it, but I guess I just wish he was still here. The Mighty Eighth VR - PC | gamepressure.com The scenes of combat and POW life are extraordinary. FUCK YOU Your Indicative Of The CGI Pieces Of Shit That Ive Alluded To. ), but lets you understand the personal experience in some small way. Ever. 2023 Valve Corporation. What is even more incredible he noted my fathers airplane details returning from a mission with a shell hole in the tail stabilizer . Plot The action in The Mighty Eighth is set during World War II. @2023 - All Rights Reserved. Bomber. The museum's current structure was built in 1951. Well written article and thank you for the updates Dan. in only 3 years 200,000+ UN/SK troops died with about 600k wounded. Hoping this lives up to expectations [ala; Band of Brothers]. I mean really none.The pitch clip is pretty good stuff, for a pitch clip.But barely passing for mid 90s work when compared to what we regularly do today.Im sure youre a good guy, and you probably know about something.But you sure dont know anything about making movies. and our Or at least on par with Band of Brothers. 146 US troops were awarded the Medal of Honor in Korea. If Hitler was smart he wouldve let the Japs rot after Pearl Harbor, because even then the American public was not in the mood for a war in Europe. Its gonna be good and worth waiting for! Youre definitely special. The reality is, Apple TV+ had already secured the streaming rights to Speilbergs reboot of his 1980s Amazing Stories series, and that along with Apples surplus of cash gave them an upper hand on getting Masters of the Air to switch to Apple. Note: Robert Rosenthal died on April 20, 2007. My father was a pilot (Decatur Deb) with 28 missions. YOU Dont NEED STARS (Actors) To Make This MOVIE! He said Hanks & Spielberg are going to be here next weekend to discuss/scout locations for the filming of their next 10 part series(MOA). You glance out the window to see flames licking the wing. Note: Gale Cleven passed away on November 17, 2006. It echos today generations later, in the local populations who live in and around the bases and the physical remnants that remain. Love band of brothers and the pacific. Wether you think they could make a movie like this one in under a year is your opinion. If youre saying it just to appease the hollywood crowd, then thats Ok. BAND OF BROTHERS was not about the U. S. Army in general, but of a specific unit and of the intense service that one unit gave for the cause. Its called Hawser by JHardy Carroll. There is no official word that this will be the last miniseries of a WWII trilogy for Hanks and Spielberg, but there is also no indication of any future projects. ???? http://www.tulsaworld.com/archives/ada-veteran-flew-famed-memphis-belle-proudly/article_07d45363-b54e-5f68-a502-1a9cb8aa19f2.html. lol Okay, so the cost of such an endeavor (today, considering insurance) is not doable for a TV show. CBS, NBC. Of those 47 only 11 are airworthy, the balance being on display, in storage, or restoration projects in various states of completion. I hope this is not from the serie, the effects are bad, memphis belle is better than this. Ok so there are 15 b-17s left one burned down a couple years ago. Like many of us I lost family in one of the B-17s that never returned. I grew up with my uncles sharing only with me unpolished stories of their WW II experiences Yes they were part of the Greatest Generation. : ( 8 5 comments Best Add a Comment Advanced_Apartment_1 8 mo. Unfortunately we have nothing new to share on this project. The museum's first building was actually dedicated to the plane on October 25th, 1924. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Super excited about the project, and it sounds like you have some good intelthe part about the specific episode focusing on the POV of the interior of the plane sounds amazing. The supposed release at that time was end of 2015/now. I even did a stint as a paratrooper in the Foreign Legion (in the anti-aircraft platoon!) Playtone Productions has the LEWIS AND CLARK production in the works at this time. The 1990 film, Memphis Belle, shot scenes for the movie about the final mission of the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, shot scenes at RAF Binbrook. Thanks for posting the info. Ive been reading about the Air War over Europe since I was kid (a long time ago) They have a A LOT to work with here. Masters of the Air will be the third time Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team up to create a WWII miniseries but will be the first time the series will not be aired on HBO. Id like to take a second to say that Dad still has nightmares and seldom sleeps at night more than a couple hours at a time.He was the tail-gunner on the original combat crew aboard the 5 Grand which flew 35 missions in 44.Dad was drafted right out of high school and had the choice of infantry or air corp.I guess he figured a warm cot and fresh food was better than crawling in the mud.After seeing 14 guys from his Quonset hut go down on his 3rd mission he became more aware that in battle no body is safe.Damn,by the time they got back after delivering their bombload,their lockers were emptied and their were new crews laying in their beds.I am 62 years old and dont consider myself soft from having an easy life.But in my opinion,these guys were really special.I realize that technology is lightyears ahead of those times.But I dont think that todays military has whatever it was, that made these WW2 men tick.Hell ,My old man is 91 still wakes at 5:30 am, works 2 days a week at a grocery,(because he wants to)sings in his barbershop quartet,is active in the church,just got back from an 8th Air Force reunion in New Orleans,and since his girlfriend died a few years back hes looking for a new one.LOL I have to tell you,if needed, he would be more than willing to don his uniform and do it all over again.I love my Dad. He watched for his older brother, my dads plane to return from missions. I consider Band of Brothers a masterpiece. THE MIGHTY EIGHTH was written by Kurt Johnstad (300, 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE, ACT OF VALOR) and is produced by David Hoberman (THE FIGHTER, THE PROPOSAL), Todd Lieberman (THE FIGHTER, THE PROPOSAL) and Greg & Colin Strause, with director Rick Jacobson (BITCH SLAP, Starz Spartacus: War of the Damned) taking the helm.
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