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 Posted: Tue Dec 20th, 2011 05:33 am
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 When one films something, casting is a big factor.

Get some big box-office names for the epics. Get some actors for lesser films ... and get some good ones who will work for peanuts on the small ones.

"To Appomattox" will be a TV special. Not all that remunerative -- we're not talking billions. And those who do watch it will be hypercritical. A cliff-hanger.

Lets not make judgements until we've watched it. Personally, I've followed the intentions of the author/producer and he sounds sincere.

I do believe he (Becks) is trying to do it right. He cannot afford really big names; just those who want some kind of paycheck until the next big offer. The draws are not lining up to earn scale.

He has lined up technical advisors who I trust. What comes out of the editing is speculation. Somewhere in there, some magic happens. It will be what it will be.