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The Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign Guestbook

Total: 100 guests
Thursday 01/04/2001 8:54:03pm
Name: Craig Stafford
E-Mail: Clegg76@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Berkshire, England
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Great page, and YES< MICHAEL SHOULD BE IN THE FILM ADAPTATION!!! SORT YOURSELVES OUT WB!!!
Thursday 01/04/2001 7:14:59pm
Name: Donna
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Where are you from?: United Kingdom
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: The powers that be have shown in the past that they do not know what the public really wants. Consider how many films have failed just this year. If anyone other than MICHAEL CRAWFORD is cast as the Phantom in this film, it is destined to be a failure. The fans of this show want MICHAEL CRAWFORD and no one but MICHAEL CRAWFORD will do!
Thursday 01/04/2001 6:29:31pm
Name: Thomas Mahle
E-Mail: jazzt@worldnet.att.net
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Please - you must cast Michael in this role. Don't forget what happened to
Gypsy. And something even more recent - Evita. Many movies have been
failures because of mis-castings. This is Michael's role. You owe it to
all the fans who have seen him and supported the theatre production of this
play to give him this role.

I can tell you this - I know I won't go see it if he is not given the role.
And I would think you would want the fans of Broadway to be purchasing
movie tickets, and all the marketing ventures that go with it.
Thursday 01/04/2001 5:46:20pm
Name: Connie Smith
E-Mail: csmith@esc14.net
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Homepage URL: http://www.esc14.net/cts
Where are you from?: Abilene, TX
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Thursday 01/04/2001 2:39:55pm
Name: Judith Augur
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: East Liverpool, Ohio
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford made the part his own.
Thursday 01/04/2001 10:12:18am
Name: Angela Burger
E-Mail: angela.burger@berna.org
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Berne, Switzerland
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: I have seen phantom in NY, London, Hamburg, Basle, Vienna but if Antonio Banderas plays the title role I (although I'm a movie buff) won't go to see the film!!!!
Wednesday 01/03/2001 11:16:54pm
Name: Alison Lehto
E-Mail: phantom@mint.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Oakland, Maine
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Your web page with Michael and Julie reminded me of that wonderful concert Oct. 16, 2000 in New York! I was there! What a night to remember!
I've written several letters in the past to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and to Warner Brothers. I have to believe that they are intelligent enough to realize that only Michael Crawford can do the role of Erik justice! After all, Michael is the Phantom and no one else can even come close. Looking so forward to Michael being in the movie version of "The Phantom of the Opera." I wished Michael good luck in that role back in 1995 at an autograph signing. It's about time to get this show on the road and break a leg!
Wednesday 01/03/2001 8:20:20pm
Name: Anne Paul
E-Mail: cosmicdancer@enter.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Allentown, PA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It is my loss not to have seen the Broadway production of Phantom with Michael Crawford. My desire to see the show is not strong enough to send me to a movie theater to see it with Antonio Banderas or anyone other than Michael. If he is not cast in the movie, I will make do with the Broadway CD. When will someone have the courage to make a choice for artistry?
Wednesday 01/03/2001 7:17:31pm
Name: Marko
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Where are you from?: The Netherlands
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: A Phantom movie? It could only be excellent when the one and only MICHAEL CRAWFORD plays the leading role. GO MICHAEL GO!!!
Wednesday 01/03/2001 4:45:11pm
Name: Tony
E-Mail: Elo-Solo@webtv.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Houston, TX
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael inspired my voice as a singer. Now, people call me "Phantom" at school. I need to find a copy of this movie, as his acting and voice burn within my chest, so will the hold of the Phantom live inside of me!
Wednesday 01/03/2001 4:09:32pm
Name: Kristie Bryant
E-Mail: kristie_bryant@excite.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I just want to say that Michael Crawford is a legend! I will not see a movie version of the best musical ever without him in it!
Wednesday 01/03/2001 10:20:38am
Name: John K Crossan
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Where are you from?: Dunfermline Fife Scotland
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I would like to see M Crawford play the Phantom in the Screen version.
Tuesday 01/02/2001 9:42:43pm
Name: Nicholas
E-Mail: pooh2pooh87@hotmail.com
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Why Antonio Banderas? Do we want a phantom with an accent? No! We want an award winning professional . We want Michael Crawford! Why even think of that Banderas character ? Maybe he has something over Webber that made him choose him .
Tuesday 01/02/2001 9:42:32pm
Name: Rebecca F. Meyer
E-Mail: AngelofMusic50@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Mulberry Florida
Referred By: Web Ring
Comments:
I am a huge Phantom phan, and from what I have seen and heard, I am deeply disturbed by the fact that Bandaras will play Phantom. I loved him in Evita, but I have heard him sing Phantom, and he cannot sing Phantom. I might get mobbed for this, but I would really like Michael Crawford to play phantom, but I would still be happy if some other phanotm would play the role. Although, Michael would be the dream of a lifetime, anyone but Bandaras who has performed POTO is welcome.
Tuesday 01/02/2001 7:03:40pm
Name: Gloria Meyers
E-Mail: PhantomGlo@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: West Sacramento, CA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Rumors!!!..Rumors!! Banderas as POTO??..Madonna as Christine??..Has the world gone bonkers..especially Andrew Lloyd Webber??..Why redo POTO??..just do the movie as close to the stage production as possible and cast MICHAEL CRAWFORD AS THE PHANTOM!!..ALW had a winner with the stage production and Michael Crawford and he would again!!..Why change anything??..I am still hoping to see movie marquees all over the world.."PHANTOM OF THE OPERA STARRING MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!
Tuesday 01/02/2001 4:50:31pm
Name: Juan Jose Diaz
E-Mail: thephantom@musician.org
Homepage Title: My phantom page
Homepage URL: http://www.thephantom.da.ru
Where are you from?: Mexico
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Well, well, well.
I'm a great phantom fan and I don't be happy with the idea of a movie without Michael.
I'm an actor and I know that he is a theatre actor not a film one. But remember, the theatre actor have a 6th sense, he know when and how be a character.
Thrust me: THE BEST CHOOSE IS MICHAEL CRAWFORD.
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Atte. Juan José
Tuesday 01/02/2001 4:48:57pm
Name: Allysin Johnson
E-Mail: wolff_lover@yahoo.com
Homepage Title: Michael Crawford vs. Antonio Bandarras
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Waukegan, IL
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I think that Michael Crawford should play the Phantom if they do make a big pic of POTO b/c he not only DID play the Phantom before, thus giving him more experience, but he is the right age for playing the Phantom, vs. Antonio's 20 year difference in it all. Also, for those TRUE MC fans, it would be an injustice to consider AB at all!!!
Monday 01/01/2001 10:56:51pm
Name: Sheila
E-Mail: Dsreneau@aol.com
Homepage Title: mypage
Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/blondelexus/html
Where are you from?: charlotte nc
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I read in the news again the other day Antonia Banderas may be the phantom. This would be such a shame. The only person alive to play the phantom would be Michael Crawford. If Lord Webber wants a success with this and a moneymaker he needs to reconsider this. I would never pay money to see phantom unless Michael was the phantom. Phantom Of The Opera is my all time favorite musical and I so hope it is not made with a person so miscast.
Monday 01/01/2001 3:58:10pm
Name: Jennifer Ferrara
E-Mail: stargazer9739710@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: New Jersey
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: MICHAEL IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No one can take his place. We LOVE you Michael!!!
Monday 01/01/2001 12:22:28am
Name: Carol Buck
E-Mail: CBuck23035@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Clearwater, FL
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford IS the Phantom.
Monday 01/01/2001 10:52:26am
Name: steve thiem
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Where are you from?: pa
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: The use of a star from hollywood is useless when you have a man who is no doubt the best phantom ever! Michael Crawford would be an excellent choice for the role. If Warner Bros. wants this to be a great musical film, then the one thing that they absoulutly must have is the Phantom of the Opera-Michael Crawford.
Sunday 12/31/2000 9:31:08pm
Name: William R. Tyson
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Where are you from?: USA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I believe that Michael Crawford should be cast in the movie as was stated, integrity. Also, has there ever been a better Phantom? For once, could Hollywood do something that really has meaning and just not a fancy name to attack money, money, and more money? You are entitled to a profit, but wasn’t it Michael Crawford who made Phantom so big?
Sunday 12/31/2000 8:54:43pm
Name: neil vokes
E-Mail: ndv45@home.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: nj
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: i am with you on this point-after sitting at home for several months, before seeing the actual play,listening to the music-enjoying the revelation that was mr. crawford's voice(i was familiar with his previous movie work,but didn't know he had this in him)when i finally saw him in the play,i was taken away by the emotions he shared with us-i've bought all his albums since then and saw him in concert recently-like you i pray he gets to play the role,but,i'm also well aware of how hollywood does things-yet,remember this-olivier was brilliant as hamlet,but so was burton-lugosi was memorable as dracula,but so was christopher lee-let's not forget all the great actors and actresses who have played iconic roles like these-you ask someone of my generation who the greatest bond was,they say connery-yet,someone twenty years younger might say brosnan-as to a boycott,i can't promise that-i'd still be curious to see if they do a good job with what is a great story-i love films, and the play,too much to pass up another chance to see it performed-sorry-
Sunday 12/31/2000 7:08:53pm
Name: Gecko
E-Mail: vbgecko@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Minnesota
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: In response to my Dec.24 post:

OH THANK GOD !!!!
Sunday 12/31/2000 12:21:20am
Name: Michelle Read
E-Mail: whyt_ash@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: TN
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael did more than inspire me, he turned me to opera. Now, I love it. He has such a beautiful voice. Someone once said that he provokes passion in your soul and its true. Everytime I hear him sing it...envelopes me. His work is truly an inrpiration.
Sunday 12/31/2000 0:39:08am
Name: Katherine Birkett
E-Mail: stuart@birkettbur.freeserve.co.uk
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Boston, United Kingdom
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford has become so synonymous with the Phantom of the Opera, that to cast anyone else but him in the role of the Phantom in the movie would be utterly crazy. I have very recently become a fan of Michael Crawford and passionately believe he should be given the chance to shine in this role again. We have to make Hollywood listen.
Saturday 12/30/2000 4:44:29pm
Name: Katherine Hardesty
E-Mail: katherine_yaeger@seagate.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I agree with you.... Michael is the only one who should play in the
movie version of the Phantom....
Saturday 12/30/2000 3:38:45pm
Name: Marguerite Paetow
E-Mail: Marg594@cs.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Islip Terrace, N.Y.
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I have seen Phantom 4 times, however I
was never lucky enough to see Michael
in the role. I have seen him at Radio
City Music Hall & at Foxwoods. I watch
anything on TV that he is on. I can't
believe that the movie studios would
deny us the joy of seeing Michael as
the Phantom. It has been a dream to
see him in this role, myself & many
fans all over the world! The movie without him would be a sham, I can only hope they will do the right thing.
Saturday 12/30/2000 2:44:10pm
Name: Jennifer McGregor
E-Mail: OneLittleMaid@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Edinburgh
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I can add nothing to what's already been said, except to join my sentiments with the rest of you and cry "Angel of music, why this torment, when will you see reason?" (I'm sure that'll have been used already, but originality has always been over-rated). Come ON, Lord LW!!
Saturday 12/30/2000 12:13:40am
Name: max rodriguez alvarado
E-Mail: shiri3000@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Loja Ecuador South América
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I very inspired with the best phantom what is Mr.Crawford please don't destroy the best masterpiece of music theater with other badly actor
Friday 12/29/2000 10:59:50pm
Name: Bryan Bosch
E-Mail: monkeybutt@kc.rr.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Kansas City, Missouri
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford for years has aspired me to achieve my dreams in Musical Theatre.
Friday 12/29/2000 9:21:20pm
Name: Nichole C. Kraciski
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: When Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the Phantom of the Opera, he took careful consideration of who should play the roles, of which he chose he wife, and very talented actress, Sarah Brightman. In order to keep the originality of the magic of this musical, it should be played by a man who has passion for the role as well as known the character so well, that when he is mentioned, Michael Crawford comes to mind. Please take this into consideration, and know that you will not be disappointing viewers or losing any, but rather opening up a whole new generation’s eyes to the love of the theatre.
Friday 12/29/2000 8:19:25pm
Name: Andrew Owiti
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Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: Michael Crawford is the creator of the role. Michael Crawford has sung it over 1,300 times. Michael Crawford’s voice has both the power and beauty to bring out Erik’s pain, brilliance, anger, suffering, madness, vulnerability, and ultimately his humanity. Michael Crawford’s voice is the one most associated with the role – not a hard sell. Michael Crawford has the stature and presence to inspire awe yet glean genuine sympathy. Michael Crawford is an older man – makes sense because he should be at least a man of Christine’s father’s age, maybe older – a lifetime of suffering which is the core of the Phantom’s character. Michael Crawford is a great actor who is infinitely more credible in the role than Banderas will ever be. Michael Crawford has the best chance to not only win Oscars, but also make this film a classic for the ages. Banderas does not have the VOICE!!! Banderas’ sex appeal will ruin the tragedy of the story. Which is why people keep coming back to it, and it destroys his credibility as a tortured soul whose own mother feared and loathed thanks to his hideous face.
Friday 12/29/2000 10:31:39am
Name: AmberLion
E-Mail: AmberLion13@aol.com
Homepage Title: The Amber Lion
Homepage URL: http://amberlion.ontheinter.net/
Where are you from?: Pennsylvania, USA
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: What can I say that has not already been expressed by others? There is no other choice for this role. I have no interest in seeing this movie if Michael is not cast in this wonderful part.
Friday 12/29/2000 9:26:30am
Name: Ming
E-Mail: ming.ming@operamail.com
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Homepage URL: http://
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I think we all know who deserves the phantom's role, no need to vote anymore, Banderas doesn't have the voice...
just can not compare him with Michael Crawford .NO WAY!!!!
Friday 12/29/2000 9:14:22am
Name: Pix
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Illinois
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Why would Warner Bros. want to surpass such a wonderful actor for a "big Hollywood name" who most likely could not do half of the fabulous performance that Michael Crawford would and could do? If the Phantom of the Opera movie was awful because of a bad performance by a Michael Crawford "wannabe" than it would not make as much money anyway, if that is the Warner Bros. motive. Be realistic and let a true Phantom star take their own place.
Thursday 12/28/2000 3:53:39pm
Name: Margaret Cole
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: England
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: So they want to make another film of The Phantom Of the Opera do they? Well they are going to have a hard time in my opinion. All the previous Phantom films have been pretty awful. Their only hope is to cast Michael Crawford, because he is the only actor who could be expected to bring something of the atomsphere of the stage show to the big screen. I have seen several Phantoms and Michael Crawford is the only one who truly understands this character. Who on earth wants to see another Phantom film. But if it's like the stage show and has Michael Crawford, then it's worth seeing, it's worth spending the money to see it. It's worth buying the video. Come on Hollywood, get wise and give people something worth their while, instead of the usual rubbish you churn out these days.
Thursday 12/28/2000 3:46:23pm
Name: Al Acierno
E-Mail: marca@erols.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Long Island, NY
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: He's the only one for the part. I have seen three different performances of Phantom on Broadway, and MC is still the only one for the part.
Thursday 12/28/2000 11:04:13am
Name: Alice
E-Mail: mink_chew@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Indonesia
Referred By: From a Friend
Comments: no one can take Michael's place as the phantom
Thursday 12/28/2000 10:59:18am
Name: Miriador
E-Mail: Miriador@aol.com
Homepage Title: May these voices be heard!
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: NYC
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I loved this site! Wonderful, wonderful! And I certainly pray the "powers that be" hear our plea to cast Michael Crawford in the film version of the Phantom. He is the voice, the essence of Erik, and it would be a crime to have this film take place without Michael. May WB hear us and make the right choice!
Thursday 12/28/2000 1:04:31am
Name: Lauren
E-Mail: LaurenBee27@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: USA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I'm so depressed over this whole thing
:( It makes me so mad that anyone else would even be considered for the part! Any way, it's late and I should go to bed but I'll say one more thing before I do...MICHAEL CRAWFORD ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday 12/27/2000 11:13:05pm
Name: shayna harris
E-Mail: dansr7@aol.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: scottsdale, Arizona
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I saw Michael Crawford in Phantom years ago, when I was 7 years old. Since then I have seen Phantom 5 more times andbeen an avid fan, both of Mr. Crawford and Phantom. I would hate to once again see one without the other.
Wednesday 12/27/2000 2:00:19pm
Name: Cecilia
E-Mail: cecimingo@hotmail.com
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I hope all these signs make some noise.
Wednesday 12/27/2000 3:42:34am
Name: Michael Crawford Fan #unkown
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Where are you from?: U.S.A
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Comments: Michael Crawford. Those two words are spoken, and shivers run down my spine. He has done so much for the world of music. His performance level will always be on higher than any singer or musician who steps up to the musical plate to challenge him. Night after night, performance after performance, but not phantom after phantom. Michael Crawford will always be THE angel of music... Now if only we could convince WB how disgrateful they are, by dissapointing millions of fans. We can do it if we try, just like the angel of music's voice was heard, because he tried. We CAN do this, don't give up hope, just believe in Michael Crawford, and do what you can to let your voices be heard.
Tuesday 12/26/2000 11:49:11pm
Name: David Thomsen
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
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Tuesday 12/26/2000 6:37:59pm
Name: Sarah
E-Mail: fireocean16@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: reno nevada
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I don't know why warner would do a mean thing like that micheal crawford is a great actor and a wonderfull singer. I don't know much that is going on but hey im only 16 and i enjoy his work very much and he (micheal crawford) takes his work from the heart and soul so please reconsider your views. I think he would do a great job give him a chance. sincerely yours
Sarah R.
Tuesday 12/26/2000 3:10:44pm
Name: Casandra
E-Mail: jediess@ev1.net
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Texas
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I LOVE this page!! It's just the best campaign website I've ever seen. You're all doing great things here!! I adore that article from Bon Appetit! I giggled my head off at how adorable MC is!! (ps, HE DOES LOOK TERRIFIC!)
Tuesday 12/26/2000 8:37:30am
Name: DR Kimball
E-Mail: Batman102750@excite.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: North Carolina { Burlington }
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Its a shame that the movie will never be made it would well !!!! be somthing to have and cherish for anyones video collection but only if Michael Crawford had the role of the Phantom no one else could play that role as well as he has done in the past!!!!! no one but Michael Crawford
Monday 12/25/2000 11:10:49pm
Name: david ball
E-Mail: balldey@home.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: calgary,alberta. canada
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: just wondering, is the phantom of the opera returing to calgary, i hope so we were so inspired when we saw it the last time. if you are not sure could you please direct me in the correct area

regards:
david ball

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Hello David,
We are unaffiliated with The Really Useful Group and do not know the current schedule for the show's tours. However, if you will go to their official web site at www.thephantomoftheopera.com we are certain that help may be found there.
Best wishes and thank you for visiting,
TMCPMC
Monday 12/25/2000 11:08:24pm
Name: Gecko
E-Mail: vbgecko@yahoo.com
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Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Minnesota
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: It's been a while since I've been in here and I am back in here because in this weekends edition of "USA Weekend" (December 22-24, 2000) I read an article that made my jaw hit the floor as soon as I saw it, and I was hoping for a little clarification on this . . . The article is as follows . . .
"WHO's NEWS" By Lorrie Lynch (It's a Q & A article)
Q: Clear something up for me, please: Will Antonio Banderas star in the new POTO movie or not? And why is it taking so long to get it made? -Renay Banko, Bethlehem, Pa.
The sexy Spaniard will be the Phantom, over the objections of stage Phantom MC's fans. Banderas, 40 - whose wife, actress Melanie Griffith, is in well-publicized recovery from addiction to prescription pain and sleeping pills - cinched the part when he sang Phantom songs at ALW's birthday party two years ago. The movie now is a tiny step closer to reality. Lloyd Webber has chosen a director: Shekhar Kapur, who made Elizabeth with Cate Blanchett. At press time, they were looking for a "Stunning girl" to play Christine.

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Dear Gecko,
If you will visit Recent News on our web site, you will find an article dated December 17th, from the London Sunday Express that has much newer information on the Phantom movie. It is our feeling that the USA Weekend piece was based on much older news from months ago, and that perhaps Ms. Lynch did not verify the answer given before going to press.
Thank you for the post and information given,
TMCPMC
Sunday 12/24/2000 5:33:32pm
Name: phantomlover
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Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Just "surfin" in to say Michael Crawford IS the phantom, IS the angel of music, and always will be. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Sunday 12/24/2000 1:53:50pm
Name: Genevieve
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Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Hey, my name's Genevieve, and I'm 15. Let me tell you first off that Antonio Banderas (along with Pierce Brosnan) are my favorite actors. Antonio's been since I saw Evita (back in 1996). That's when I really started to become interested in movies altogether. But I've been an ALW fan even longer, since 1994 when I saw Starlight Express in London. But I guess what I'm trying to say is: I still AGREE with you all on this subject. Actually, it wasn't until I watched Antonio on the 50th B-day Celebration that I heard the whole Phantom song, and immediately I fell in love with it! Even w/ Antonio's singing, which to me is good, since I'm used to listening to the Evita soundtrack so many times. So anyway, I went and downloaded The Phantom of the Opera and of course came up with Michael Crawford's version. Well, I had heard of this movie AND of this campaign before hearing MC's voice, and now I see why you guys are trying so hard! To me, there's nothing wrong with Antonio, but MC's version is so POWERFUL, and so full of emotion. Whenever I listen to his voice in any song, I actually feel the music inside -- it's hard to explain. But the feeling I get when I hear Michael Crawford sing, I don't get with Antonio. So, without making this message too long, I'd just like to say to keep it up, as much of an Antonio fan I am, and I'm an obsessive one! Everyone in my school knows that Antonio's my favorite actor! I even named my dog Zorro after him for crying out loud! And he still is my favorite, but Michael Crawford is my favorite singer, and when I compare the two, I have to say that Mr. Crawford definitely deserves the part of Phantom!!! Even AB fans have to admit it! Antonio has so much other work, he doesn't even need to do this movie. (I don't even think he has time right now!)
So keep it up, TMCPMC, and have a very Merry Christmas! I can't wait because I had practically every MC album on my Christmas list!

Sincerely from an AB &!!! MC phan (I'm probably the only one is this entire world),

-Genevieve-
Sunday 12/24/2000 9:44:00am
Name: Kay Hargie
E-Mail: kayhargie@lordbite.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Belgium
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: If Michael wants to act in the film then let him!At least then we can be sure that it will become a big hit!
Saturday 12/23/2000 9:51:56pm
Name: Tamil
E-Mail: lesmisforever@ilovelesmis.com
Homepage Title: The Musical Shrine
Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/miserablephantom
Where are you from?: Philippines
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: There is ONLY ONE guy in the world who SHOULD play the phantom and that guy is MICHAEL CRAWFORD. He is the BEST, and the ORIGINAL.
Saturday 12/23/2000 5:33:05pm
Name: Nancy Calhoun
E-Mail: njcncn@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: n/a
Homepage URL: http://n/a
Where are you from?: Belhaven, NC
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I read something several years ago that Micheal had already been casts to redo
the Phantom in the movie version. There
was some hangup about the producers of the play didn't want the movie out at the same time the Broadway play was still going. They could make more money that way. Also there was some hang up about Andrew's former wife playing Christine-she didn't want to do it at that time-something about she wanted to do more concerts, and record CD's instead. I have always wanted to see the Phantom of the Opera, but with living where I do and having a elderly mother to look after the chances of me getting to New York to see it is slim to none. I do hope they do something quick. They blew it with Madonna play Evita maybe they are scared to do the samething with the Phantom, which is a much better story than Evita. Well, I do hope this letter will help. If all possible could you keep me informed????
THANK YOU!!!! Bye for now.
A fellow Phantom fan,
Nancy njcncn@hotmail.com
Friday 12/22/2000 5:39:58pm
Name: Phantomlover
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: The United States
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: I just want to say, ever since I played phantom of the opera on my flute in the school band, not even a teenager (still not), in 1999, I began to enjoy it, and in my voice lessons sang phantom of the opera. Then, i listened to the CD, and fell in love with the star of the show's voice. He's outstanding, and my dream has been to meet him all of my life. I only want to meet him, and as soon as there is a concert by him, I'll scream and call the friends of mine who share my idolation of him. I just wanted to thank him, even if he never visits this site, for contributing so much to the world of music. I couldn't live without it or singing. I read one of the guestbooks' entries, and everything is too true that he/she said: that Michael Crawford put so much emotion into each gesture. There will only and always be, one phantom: Michael Crawford. My dream, is too make a living on singing, dancing, and acting, and no matter what, I'm going to try out for every audition that I'm interested in. I want to put emotion into my work, as the phantom did.
Friday 12/22/2000 4:01:32pm
Name: Joe Simard
E-Mail: joseph_simard@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?:
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael only
Friday 12/22/2000 2:22:46pm
Name: Lorraine
E-Mail: lorrab77@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Phoenix, AZ
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Friday 12/22/2000 2:14:26pm
Name: Donna
E-Mail: donnanalley@home.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Phoenix, AZ
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: There is only one true Phantom. Michael Crawford is that man. He gave a character on a page, Soul! He is the one who worked many tireless hours perfecting Erik. The amount of emotion that he puts in one hand jesture, is unsurpassed. You can read his facial expressions and his eyes even through the mask. He totally and completely gives his body, spirit and voice to this role. There can be no other for the movie. I have but one Christmas wish, next to World Peace, and that is Michael Crawford will be cast as the Phantom in the movie.

Donna:)
Friday 12/22/2000 1:50:42am
Name: D Rogers
E-Mail: DRogers916@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Sacramento, California USA
Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Saw Mr. Crawford in this role in LA - words can not describe the experience. Please put him in the movie.
Thursday 12/21/2000 7:33:57pm
Name: Kim Burnett
E-Mail: Goblygoop1@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Tullahoma, TN
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: He is the only one! An angel of music.
Thursday 12/21/2000 1:41:10pm
Name: Leonie Yaffe
E-Mail: IYAF@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: England
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Michael Crawford IS The Phantom. He IS truly the Angel of Music. He IS Eric. He IS the man for the role. His voice is moving and inspiring and hypnotising. Other actors are acting! Michael Crawford MUST be cast as the Phantom in the movie, so that our children and grandchildren can enjoy the Legend.
Thursday 12/21/2000 7:36:28am
Name: David E. Ibáñez Romera
E-Mail: davideir@altavista.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://
Where are you from?: Spain
Referred By: Michael Inspired Me
Comments: Hola: soy un aficionado español al musical, y para mí 'The Phantom...' es el musical por excelencia. No puedo imaginarme a otro intérprete mejor que Michael Crawford, el verdadero Erik. Aunque sea español, y un fan de Antonio Banderas (un gran actor), creo que no sería la elección más acertada para el casting. Un saludo
Thursday 12/21/2000 1:09:14am
Name: Patricia and Roger Olson
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