To be screened in 2009 "The Pacific" 10 part mini serias by the Band of Brothers makers, taken from the late Robert Leckie'a book A helmet for my Pillow and the late Eugene B Sledge's book With the Old Breed.
It tells the story of 3 marines during their fight against the Japanese in the Pacific during WWII.

Sounds like something to keenly await for ;-D I wonder if Tom Hanks will have anything to do with this? If so, then you KNOW it will be tastefully done.

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It is another one by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, according to reports is has a budget of $150 million and is being filmed in Australia.

I,ve heard of it but htey aren't so much news.

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Should be interesting, I hope they keep the movie making standard as high as with the original Band of Brothers. There´s just so many rip-offs after a successful movie but I´d believe if just Spielberg-Hanks stay with the team no reason to worry.

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09 is to far away to wait for this series if the effit that went into band of brothers . goes into the pacific series where in for some mighty good
watching best krieg

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That would be great! I'm already looking forward to it!! Thanks for the heads up!

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If its by the guys who made Band of Brothers its bound to be good. I'll keep an eye out for it. Thanks!!

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I'm looking forward to this. Having recently read Sledge's book, I simply can't wait to see how the series turns out! Excellent!

I read E. B. Sledge's book too a few weeks ago, and I am really looking forward to "The Pacific" it won't get here fast enough.

I am so excited about this one for many reason, and knowing that we have Hanks and Spielberg behind the wheel ensures we will be getting another classic that is brilliantly pieced together.

Here are some update links I was able to find:
Tom Hanks talks about THE PACIFIC – Collider Exclusive

HBO Sails for 'The Pacific' - Hanks, Spielberg producing 'Band of Brothers' companion - Zap2it

HBO: Films - News **Scroll down a bit to find some info on The Pacific

If it is the same format and being created by the same people behind Band of Brothers that it will almost defiantly be amazing. It's been reported that it has 200,000,000$ budget. Historically sound, good minds, and all the resources it needs.

I'm looking forward to it.

brilliant stuff.lee.

Look lie a good-un. The fact it's taking so long means (with Steve & Hank at the wheel) that it should be damn good.

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I loved Band of Brothers, just the way the story was done, really getting to know these men and feeling as if you were there experiencing their struggle and pain. I am really looking forward to another installment. Thanks for the heads up!

I thought Band of Brothers was fantastic. If Pacific is done with the same intensity and accuracy, it should be outstanding.

Dick Winters lives about an hour and half from my home and Harry Welsh was from my hometown, so Band of Brothers has always had a special signifigance to me. Anxious to see Pacific.

Thanks for the heads up!

"The Pacific" (2009) - Full cast and crew

It does look and sound absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see the final picture!!!!

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