Movies/series you think will be remade/rebooted

[Xero]

Not that you WANT to see remade/rebooted, but ones you could easily see happening in the next 5 years or so. And talk about how they should be and/or if they will fail or succeed.

[Jon Kano]

I said years ago that Total Recall would be a good film to be remade and I stand by that. Few weeks ago I read they are planning one now.

Just think with a decent director and writer, and with enough money behind it, they could really make a good sci-fi/action film, which is a genre that needs a title other than Star Trek to lead the way. I think the Mars sets could look awesome, and with today's CGI, just seems like it could be one insane movie to remake.

Dunno about the lead casting though - I def do not think Sam Worthington would be a good choice, since he seems to be the next action star.

[JimmyMess]

I'll put my little spin on this in a couple of sections:

1.) In the next 5 years (that I think will happen):

RoboCop - Should attempt that serious tone like the original, but ultimately I don't see it going well.
Escape from New York - Depending on who they get (Gerry Butler would have been phenomenal, when it was first thought of a couple of years ago) it has the potential to be a blockbuster if they can leave out bubblegum tactics.
The Great Escape - A disaster waiting to happen, but I think Hollywood will try to do it anyways
Bonnie and Clyde - I can see this move happening because of the plethura of young talented actors (Shia Labeouf, Ellen Page, etc.) And I can see it doing very well as long as they try to not pretend to be Warren Beaty.

- I know there are some in devlopment that I can't think of, and at the moment its hard because it seems like almost every old TV show or movie is greenlit for a remake today.

2.) In the next 5 years (that I WANT)

The Dirty Dozen - I can see a remake of this, with the right cast, being a smash action/comedy hit, much like the original. They can update the story to either fit todays situation, or leave it a WWII period piece. There are so many characters, each unique that you can find some sort of star to portray.
Example:
- the Franco character, the "leader" of sorts I see an Adam Sandler type (ala Longest Yard)
- Jim Brown's character - maybe a Terry Crews or The Rock.
- Lee Marvin's character - Tommy Lee Jones (I know he's old, but with the right makeup, they can liven him up)
Death Wish - Sly Stallone was looking to remake this movie, and I think it can, but maybe not with Rambo in the title role. He tried this already with Get Carter and it wasn't the best effort. I'd like to see it happen though with someone of equal calibre

I can keep going. However, a lot of people will compare this to the Expendables of this year. That is about as close as we'll get to a Dirty Dozen without actually using the same concept.

[thedamndest]

This thread is a remake of my thread from maybe a year ago.

[Jon Kano]

Anyone other than Kurt Russell as Snake Plisskin makes me feel uneasy.

[Furious Beardsley]

I thought I read that they are planning on doing RoboCop? But from what I remember, it won't take place in Detroit and is going to be set in LA.

[thedamndest]

Here's an observation/question: A lot of these 80's staples that are being remade obviously rely somewhat on nostalgia and the popularity of the source material. If you were to come up with an 80's-esque concept today, would it get over on its own? Or would you end up with an assortment of Vin Diesel movies?

[Lock Jaw]

Reboot

[parkmania]

The Dirty Dozen - I can see a remake of this, with the right cast, being a smash action/comedy hit, much like the original. They can update the story to either fit todays situation, or leave it a WWII period piece. There are so many characters, each unique that you can find some sort of star to portray.
Example:
- the Franco character, the "leader" of sorts I see an Adam Sandler type (ala Longest Yard)
- Jim Brown's character - maybe a Terry Crews or The Rock.
- Lee Marvin's character - Tommy Lee Jones (I know he's old, but with the right makeup, they can liven him up)


I'd rather see R. Lee Ermey in Marvin's role. Let's face it, he's as typecast as they get and this is a tailor-made role.

[Mr. Pierre]

Something tells me that the Shining will be re-made.

[The Jayman]

Something tells me that the Shining will be re-made.

didn't that already happen in 1997. I think Steven Weber was in it

[JimmyMess]

didn't that already happen in 1997. I think Steven Weber was in it

Yeah it was something like a two-part special. It was pretty awful. Especially because he redeemed himself at the end.

[Jeritron]

The Shining doesn't count as a remake because it's based on a book. That's like saying Hamlet or Dracula is being remade. It's not really the same thing.
The same applies for comic book movies too. It's new adaptations of the original source from literature. Batman Begins isn't a remake of Tim Burton's Batman.

They've pretty much remade most of what I think they will by now. I hope they don't go as far as to remake movies like Jaws, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, etc. at this juncture.
I still don't fully trust it though.

[Jeritron]

I think the studios just like to reboot because it may be easier. I honestly think that the average person doesn't know/care if it's a reboot or a sequel.
They'll just go see the brand name.

The Thing and Scream are both coming out with new installments this spring and they're a prequel and sequel respectively. What they've done is just not put a number on the title card. Scream is called Scre4m but you can barely tell, and The Thing prequel is just called The Thing.
I am sure they will make just as much money as if they had rebooted, and they avoid actually restarting the franchise and pissing people off.

[Kalyx triaD]

Breakfast Club. People were against this.

Blade is due for a reboot.

Would like to see a modern take on Swan's Crossing.

An American produced Power Rangers. Doesn't have to be a reboot per se, and the Asian directors could even stay. I think a less campy, more mature approach with an western superhero edge would be awesome. Yeah I guess that would be a reboot.

Robocop, without the caricature robotic movements. The leftist undertones may not be as 'PC' these days, though.

Speaking of leftist undertones; Captain Planet. Surprised they didn't jump on this already.

[Jon Kano]

There will come a time when certain cartoons will be the new source for movie projects.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's about now I think.

[Jon Kano]

Really, what examples?

I thought they were doing a Thundercats movie? heard it was going to be completly CGI. That would suck. A LOTR epic style Thundercats I'd fucking love.

Pirates of Dark Water also.

[Kalyx triaD]

Transformers, GI Joe, Voltron's in the pipeline, Smurf's coming up, Thundercats moving along slowly, and perhaps some others.

[Jon Kano]

Wasn't GI Joe a comic first?

Oh yeah heard about Smurfs. Hope that is good. Fucking hate Katy Perry's voice though.

[Kalyx triaD]

GI Joe was a toyline turned cartoon, I think. Comic came later.

You hope Smurfs is good?

[McLegend]

Not exactly on topic, but close enough

There will be a sequel to A Few Good Men. Bank on it.

[Jeritron]

I can't see why Blade is due for a reboot at all. I enjoyed the first two, but the franchise is from this past decade.
I also don't really see Blade going in a direction that is so superior to where it already is. Their depiction of vampires is really as much as I expect.
I'd rather just see more sequels with Wesley Snipes. They still never did Morbius or anything overseas.

[Jeritron]

I don't see what about Robocop's undertones wouldn't be PC anymore. It's not like those who are opposed to subversive material have ever really been able to pick up on it. It was always pretty tame and humorous anyways.
Robocop is more "blasphemous" in it's depiction of a mechanical, American Jesus Christ figure, but anyone who would care about that is too stupid to pick up on it.

[Kalyx triaD]

I promise conservative fuckwits would bitch about how Robocop is anti-corporation and even anti-American. I see it clear as day.

[Droford]

Gone with the Wind

[Jeritron]

I promise conservative fuckwits would bitch about how Robocop is anti-corporation and even anti-American. I see it clear as day.

Only if they heard it through the grapevine from their liberal friends

[parkmania]

GI Joe was a toyline turned cartoon, I think. Comic came later.

Considering that GI Joe has been around since 1964, yes, the cartoon came much later.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Network - George Clooney wanted to remake this a few years ago but it never happened. Even if Clooney isn't involved, I could definitely see someone trying this again.
Stand By Me
The Warriors
Gilligan's Island

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Ok, it looks like Gilligan's Island is already being remade. Scratch that.

[Rammsteinmad]

Seriously, I think an easier thread would have been 'what films WON'T be remade/rebooted'.

[D Mac]

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/robocop-feat.jpg

[Vastardikai]

Robocop 3 is a travesty against God, but this scene is AWESOME!

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[Jeritron]

There are like 6 actors from Seinfeld in Robocop 3, not counting Jeff Garlin from Curb Your Enthusiasm.
I noticed this last time I saw it. I wonder if Larry David secretly cast the movie

[Jon Kano]

I said years ago that Total Recall would be a good film to be remade and I stand by that. Few weeks ago I read they are planning one now.

Just think with a decent director and writer, and with enough money behind it, they could really make a good sci-fi/action film, which is a genre that needs a title other than Star Trek to lead the way. I think the Mars sets could look awesome, and with today's CGI, just seems like it could be one insane movie to remake.

Dunno about the lead casting though - I def do not think Sam Worthington would be a good choice, since he seems to be the next action star.

Colin Farrell Tops List for ‘Total Recall’ Remake
Published by Jeff Leins on October 21, 2010
Colin Farrell, Tom Hardy, and Michael Fassbender are reportedly vying for the lead in Columbia Pictures’ remake of Total Recall. Len Wiseman (Live Free or Die Hard) is directing the return to Mars.
The Hollywood Reporter says no offers have been made, but Farrell tops the shortlist of stars to play Douglas Quaid, a man haunted by a recurring dream of journeying to Mars. Arnold Schwarzenegger popularized the role in the 1990 original. Wiseman’s take would be a “contemporary” re-imagining of the Philip K. Dick story “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.” Kurt Wimmer (Salt, Law Abiding Citizen) unfortunately wrote the new adaptation.
Farrell, who recently wrapped shooting on DreamWorks’ 3D Fright Night remake, is gearing up to work this January with Eric Bana on By Virtue Fall, the directorial debut of Sheldon Turner. It may be a tight squeeze if Columbia sticks to a March 2011 start date.
Hardy is also reportedly in the mix, but the planned start date certainly conflicts with Christopher Nolan’s third Batman movie scheduled to begin the following month. Hardy is playing an unknown villain in the comic book sequel. Though Hardy’s other tentpole project, Mad Max: Fury Road, has been pushed to early 2012.
Which leaves the increasingly popular Michael Fassbender, who is currently playing Magneto in X-Men: First Class and may be lining up a part in Peter Jackson’s two-part Hobbit movies. Middle Earth definitely trumps Mars.
With those sorts of scheduling conflicts and no offers out just yet, this looks more like a studio/director wishlist than a trio of viable candidates. While ultimately Fassbender would be the best choice of the three, it’s likely we will see a few other mid-30s names thrown about in the next month.

[Jeritron]

Don't you wish it would be Tom Hardy since he's so sexy, Kano?

[Jon Kano]

Don't know if I would want to see either of the three as the lead tbh.

[Jeritron]

I'd rather just watch Total Recall with Arnie. I don't have much interest in a remake, even if it's just an alternate adaptation to the Philip K. Dick story.
If it's to be a totally different take on the short story, why not just call it something else?

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Yeah it was something like a two-part special. It was pretty awful. Especially because he redeemed himself at the end.

Never read the book then?

[Jon Kano]

I'd rather just watch Total Recall with Arnie. I don't have much interest in a remake, even if it's just an alternate adaptation to the Philip K. Dick story.
If it's to be a totally different take on the short story, why not just call it something else?

Guess because it's still Hollywood, fan base appeal and it's a cool name lol.

I'm totally into a remake. Think it's an awesome story, and the way they could make it look, sound and feel today interests me.

I kinda like Kurt Wimmer also, I don't know why they refer to him 'unfortunately' writing the script, his stuff is pretty good.

[JimmyMess]

Never read the book then?


Well yeah, but Jack Nicholson > Books

Plus, the TV movie was brutal, probably why it was a made-for-TV movie.

[D Mac]

Just found out about the Fright Night remake. Hope Colin Farrell does good as Dandridge, because Chris Sarandon was excellent in that role. The perfect vampire.

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[Swiss Ultimate]

I predict the new Spiderman Series will fail and have to be rebooted starring an older Tobey Maguire.

[JimmyMess]

I predict the new Spiderman Series will fail and have to be rebooted starring an older Tobey Maguire.

"... and featuring Tobey Maguire as Uncle Ben"

[Swiss Ultimate]

"... and featuring Tobey Maguire as Uncle Ben"

http://listentoleon.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/uncleben.jpg

[ClockShot]

U.S. is gonna take their shot at "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". David Fincher is gonna direct. Daniel Craig, Chris Plummer, and Stellan Skarsgard are on board with some unknown girl in the title role.

Seen the first two Sweden produced and they were incredible, with the 3rd due out this friday.

[D Mac]

I was thinking about watching that through Netflix.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

The Never Ending Story: That would probably be a series that they would ruin the crap out of for the all mighty box office for kiddie movies.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: I heard this was happening, but I haven't heard anything recently about it.

Revenge of the Nerds: Thank god that reboot got killed for now. You think anybody else will try to put sort of an "American Pie" late 90'-2000's teen sex comedy spin on it?

Fistful of Dollars and The good the bad and the ugly. With High Noon coming out soon these seem like they are due for yet another retelling/rebbot.

Flintstone/Jetsons cartoon movie? Great crossover cartoon movie somebody has to ruin that memory for me.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Surprised a live action Jetsons hasn't happened yet.

[Jeritron]

I think remaking a western is ridiculously stupid. It's a genre that can offer up a million original stories, even if they're similar. It's the nature of the genre.
It's also a genre that doesn't (or at least shouldn't) have any special effects or big budget filmmaking, so there is almost no creative benefit from remaking a western unless the original sucked and they want to breath new life into the story.

Remaking a classic like Good The Bad and The Ugly is nothing more than milking the name, since there is no reason to update it. 80% of what makes it good is the way it's presented by Sergio Leone's directing, and the screen presence of the cast.
Anyone who tries remaking it is an idiot.

[Jeritron]

I was wondering recently if westerns would see a revival. Red Dead Redemption seemed to introduce a lot of young people into the awesomeness of westerns who didn't know how great they were. If True Grit is a huge hit this holiday season it could help revive the genre. I also think a Quentin Tarantino western is long overdue and would attract a lot of new fans.
On the other hand, I think westerns may be seen as too slow or boring, or old-fashioned to a lot of the average moviegoers with ADD and hard-ons for CGI and loud battle scenes.

[dronepool]

How about Mad Max?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I think Westerns are forever ingrained in cinema kind of like Shakespeare. So while they may never have a technical revival, the elements will always be a part of movies. I dunno though, there was a bit of a revival in 2007 when 3:10 to Yuma and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford came out, but it tapered off. We'll most likely just see more adapted Westerns like No Country For Old Men and Serenity. Because people still love the elements of Westerns. How could you not?

True Grit should be great though.

[mitch_h]

I'm optomistic that we'll see a western revival. Tarantino is definetly due for a Western and on top of True Grit we have Todd Field doing an adaptation of Blood Meridian :drool:.

[Jon Kano]

Rumors that Red Dead Redemption could be made into a feature film, Brad Pitt as Marsden, google it.

[Jeritron]

My westerns should be made into feature films

[Jeritron]

I think Westerns are forever ingrained in cinema kind of like Shakespeare. So while they may never have a technical revival, the elements will always be a part of movies. I dunno though, there was a bit of a revival in 2007 when 3:10 to Yuma and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford came out, but it tapered off. We'll most likely just see more adapted Westerns like No Country For Old Men and Serenity. Because people still love the elements of Westerns. How could you not?

True Grit should be great though.


This is absolutely true. Tarantino and the Coens have been making westerns for years, but I have long been looking forward to them making westerns proper (actually set in the west). They are the modern directors I most associate with that style.
Tarantino's "southern" concept sounds interesting.

I know True Grit is an adaptation, but the Coens had also been working on an original western project for a while. I'm not sure if those elements will be incorporated into True Grit or if it's still a seperate project. The only details they had revealed are that it would include American Indian characters and be very graphic in depictions of scalpings and death by fire-ants.

[D Mac]

For once, I'll have to agree with Supreme.

[Savio]

Jackass is remade everyday

[Swiss Ultimate]

The Never Ending Story: That would probably be a series that they would ruin the crap out of for the all mighty box office for kiddie movies.


Made a TV series out of this.