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Decided to start a thread on the "mysterious" Jim Lichtenstein. We have all seen him accompany Cindy Anthony to all hearings in the case and some have speculated about whether he is engaged in some type of media deal with the Anthonys.
Why is he finding it necessary to travel from Chicago to Orlando to attend every hearing (including status hearings) IN PERSON?
Why is he always seated directly next to Cindy? Is it in order to hear all her mutterings and comments?
Why does it appear he takes absolutely NO notes?
And why does it appear through his twitter that he has a close working relationship with Martha S?
Does he have a working relationship with Marinade Dave as well?
He has stated he is the producer for their Today Show appearances, but there have only been a handful of those, so why all the expense and effort to attend every single hearing, especially since he could easily watch these hearings live via internet for the cost of a cup of coffee. I imagine his expense report is quite lengthy with all the hotel and airfare accommodations from Chicago to Orlando.
And then a very smart friend who is very internet savy discovered this link and it certainly opened up speculation in my eyes...
So to begin...
http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/legal-services-lawyers/13254273-1.html
But a more recent idea, this time coming from Chicago producer Jim Lichtenstein, has captivated the high-profile attorney's attention.
Zellner is on board with plans for actress Jessica Biel to portray her in "Privileged Information," the title for a film Biel is making with Lichtenstein and other co-producers. The lawyer said she has signed a contract with the producers, selling her movie rights to the story of a case that she has long identified as the one that transformed her career.
The concept for a feature-length film that would focus more on the psychological dynamic between client and lawyer -- and the issue of the privileged information she was holding on to -- rather than on gory details of horrific murders is what sold Zellner. "It seemed like something good could come out of the movie," she said. "One is to shed some light on the pressure and dilemma for an attorney of having privileged information, and also to shed light on, really, the psychological profile of a serial killer."
The producers' focus, however, helped her make up her mind to forge ahead. "the focus of the story is, I think, something very interesting about revealing the situations that attorneys are put in, and their ethical obligations," Zellner said. "The producers decided to take that angle on it -- not to make a slasher movie. I think that's a good thing."
Lichtenstein, who had worked for many years at WLS-Channel 7 as an assignment manager, remembers covering the Eyler case. When he came to learn about another twist to the story, that it was rumored that the Eyler accomplice had sent an escaped inmate to kill Zellner, the producer said he knew he had the makings for a movie -- with little need to "pump up" the facts for the big screen. "ere are so many great details just with this one story," Lichtenstein said. "The story is so strong on its own that it'll carry most of the day." The movie project is in the development stage.
Lichtenstein said his team of producers is searching for the right writer to pen a script they could take to the studios. " a perfect world, if things move along swiftly, it's possible we could be shooting a year from now," he said. Lichtenstein, who said he hopes the filming of the movie would take place in Chicago, said production could take about 18 months. The movie, he said, could reach cinemas by 2011
So now I am wondering if Cindy Anthony's "story" could be only a small part of this speculated deal....could Jose be involved as well? What about others who seem to be instigating themselves into this case (to some of our opinions)?
Worth speculating on but will do that in separate posts so this doesn't get too lengthy...
Thoughts? :waitasec:
Why is he finding it necessary to travel from Chicago to Orlando to attend every hearing (including status hearings) IN PERSON?
Why is he always seated directly next to Cindy? Is it in order to hear all her mutterings and comments?
Why does it appear he takes absolutely NO notes?
And why does it appear through his twitter that he has a close working relationship with Martha S?
Does he have a working relationship with Marinade Dave as well?
He has stated he is the producer for their Today Show appearances, but there have only been a handful of those, so why all the expense and effort to attend every single hearing, especially since he could easily watch these hearings live via internet for the cost of a cup of coffee. I imagine his expense report is quite lengthy with all the hotel and airfare accommodations from Chicago to Orlando.
And then a very smart friend who is very internet savy discovered this link and it certainly opened up speculation in my eyes...
So to begin...
http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/legal-services-lawyers/13254273-1.html
But a more recent idea, this time coming from Chicago producer Jim Lichtenstein, has captivated the high-profile attorney's attention.
Zellner is on board with plans for actress Jessica Biel to portray her in "Privileged Information," the title for a film Biel is making with Lichtenstein and other co-producers. The lawyer said she has signed a contract with the producers, selling her movie rights to the story of a case that she has long identified as the one that transformed her career.
The concept for a feature-length film that would focus more on the psychological dynamic between client and lawyer -- and the issue of the privileged information she was holding on to -- rather than on gory details of horrific murders is what sold Zellner. "It seemed like something good could come out of the movie," she said. "One is to shed some light on the pressure and dilemma for an attorney of having privileged information, and also to shed light on, really, the psychological profile of a serial killer."
The producers' focus, however, helped her make up her mind to forge ahead. "the focus of the story is, I think, something very interesting about revealing the situations that attorneys are put in, and their ethical obligations," Zellner said. "The producers decided to take that angle on it -- not to make a slasher movie. I think that's a good thing."
Lichtenstein, who had worked for many years at WLS-Channel 7 as an assignment manager, remembers covering the Eyler case. When he came to learn about another twist to the story, that it was rumored that the Eyler accomplice had sent an escaped inmate to kill Zellner, the producer said he knew he had the makings for a movie -- with little need to "pump up" the facts for the big screen. "ere are so many great details just with this one story," Lichtenstein said. "The story is so strong on its own that it'll carry most of the day." The movie project is in the development stage.
Lichtenstein said his team of producers is searching for the right writer to pen a script they could take to the studios. " a perfect world, if things move along swiftly, it's possible we could be shooting a year from now," he said. Lichtenstein, who said he hopes the filming of the movie would take place in Chicago, said production could take about 18 months. The movie, he said, could reach cinemas by 2011
So now I am wondering if Cindy Anthony's "story" could be only a small part of this speculated deal....could Jose be involved as well? What about others who seem to be instigating themselves into this case (to some of our opinions)?
Worth speculating on but will do that in separate posts so this doesn't get too lengthy...
Thoughts? :waitasec: