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Modern Family's Jason Winer To Direct Arthur Remake

Submitted by phletch on Tue, 2010-03-02 11:45
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For me Modern Family is the best new show on television that does not feature Steven Seagal.  There have been a few absolutely killer episodes, and the man responsible for much of the awesome is Jason Winer, who directs and serves as executive producer on the show.  Well it turns out Mr Winer's work on television has helped him get a big film job.  Usually I'd be excited as hell about that but it turns out the job in question is none other than the planned Arthur remake starring Russell Brand, which I already dressed in a pair of Bad Idea Jeans.

Jason Winer, a key figure behind the ABC freshman hit "Modern Family," is set to direct "Arthur," Warner Bros.' remake of the 1981 comedy that sees Russell Brand stepping into the role originated by Dudley Moore.

Larry Brezner is producing with Kevin McCormick and Chris Bender.

The original movie centered on a boozy playboy who is set to inherit a fortune if he marries an heiress his family thinks will make something out of him. However, he falls in love with a working-class woman and turns to his valet for help when his family makes him choose between money and love.

Peter Baynham has written the screenplay for the remake, which is being overseen by Sarah Schechter for the studio.  [via thr]

This news certainly doesn't make the Arthur remake feel like it has changed wardrobe, they just seem to be a nicer model now.  Or on a nicer model?  I'm not sure.  Either way we'll keep you updated. 

Nightmare On Elm Street Trailer #2

Submitted by phletch on Thu, 2010-02-25 10:53
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Release Date: 
Apr 30 2010
Director: 
Samuel Bayer
Cast: 
Jackie Earle Haley
Cast: 
Rooney Mara
Cast: 
Kyle Gallner
Cast: 
Katie Cassidy
Synopsis: 
A re-imagining of the horror icon Freddy Krueger, a serial-killer who wields a glove with four blades embedded in the fingers and kills people in their dreams, resulting in their real death in reality.

I'm willing to give this a chance simply based on the fact that Bayer directed the Smells Like Teen Spirit video and that the same person who played Kelly Leak will be massacring teenagers in their sleep.  A lot of people have complaints about the remake factor here but would those people really be excited about Nightmare On Elm Street 10 or whatever it would have to be?  I have a hard time believing that. 

Live-Action Simpsons Intro From Estonia

Submitted by phletch on Wed, 2010-01-06 15:12
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I always thought Estonia was a fake place made up by people with lazy imaginations, but apparently it is real enough to have its very own tv channel.  The people of Estonia also appear to be pretty big fans of The Simpsons as they have re-enacted the show's famous intro with actual people.  People doing things that happen in Estonia, like riding around on those fake horse sticks that stopped being cool in the 1800's.  Maybe this is the decade that the 1800's make their comeback.  [via]

Clash Of The Titans

Submitted by phletch on Wed, 2009-11-11 10:59
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You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialise correctly. Either way not very awesome. You should get that looked at.
Release Date: 
Mar 26 2010
Director: 
Louis Leterrier
Cast: 
Sam Worthington
Cast: 
Liam Neeson
Cast: 
Ralph Fiennes
Cast: 
Gemma Arterton
Synopsis: 
In 'Clash of the Titans,' the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny.

I was a mythology dork back in my youth so I was pretty into the original Clash of the Titans.  When I was looking into the inevitable remake I discovered that the writing team was also partly responsible for The Tuxedo starring Jackie Chan and former Kids Incorporated star Jennifer Love Hewitt.  The arrival of the first teaser trailer yesterday had me all geeked out with effects, swords, Medusa, monsters and then it happened.

Titans ................. will .................. clash!

I fear for the future of this movie if someone is letting the first public footage be accompanied by that painful wordplay. 

Kelly Leak Is Scaring More Kids, First New Freddy Pics

Submitted by phletch on Wed, 2009-07-22 10:49
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I will admit Kelly Leak was a little intimidating when I was a youngster. What with his cigarette smoking, flowing mane, motorcycle riding, sleeveless shirt wearing awesomeness, it was hard to feel safe around the man. Little did I know he would grow up to get burned to death by his hometown, and subsequently haunt kid's dreams and slice out their innards with his knife fingers. You never really know how kids are going to turn out. Look at me, I'm a classic example. In high school I was voted most likely to date online, and as it turns out I never go on dates. Isn't that right ma? Meatloaf!

Anyhoo, here is the first official picture of Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Kreuger from the upcoming Nightmare On Elm Street reboot, which is being directed by music video specialist Samuel Bayer. Producer Brad Fuller tweeted earlier today that another photo of Freddy will be posted this afternoon. I'll update with that when I can. Looks pretty damn creepy, scary, and awesome to me, what are your thoughts of the new Freddy?

Damn Yankees Remake Casts Jim Carrey, Jake Gyllenhaal

Submitted by phletch on Fri, 2009-02-27 12:05
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I think this picture sums up my feelings on this news story pretty well, just bear with me. I am pretty sure we are a Weekend at Bernie's and Spaceballs remake away from remaking everything. That being said, how would you like some more Hairspray-esque musicals with bad casting?

New Line Cinema is playing ball with Jim Carrey and Jake Gyllenhaal on "Damn Yankees," attaching both actors to star in a contemporized film transfer of the classic musical.

Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel are set to write the script.

The musical is being produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the duo behind New Line's musical "Hairspray"; a sequel to that film is in the works.

The idea is for Jim Carrey to take on the role of the devil, and Gyllenhaal to take on that of the main character, Joe Boyd. For those that haven't seen the movie it's your typical cliched sell your soul to the devil and then deal with the consequences. In this specific case he's trading in his line drive hitting for home runs. Part of why this is so outdated and such a bad idea is that everyone knows if you want to stop hitting line drives and start hitting home runs you just do steroids. Hopefully someone smart will point this out and the movie won't be made.

Variety article

Slap Shot Clearly Needs To Be Remade

Submitted by phletch on Tue, 2009-02-03 10:32
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To calm any nerves people might have about the new Slap Shot remake (Yes, they are doing that one too), I will now let you in on who will be responsible. Let's just say you will be happy if your two favorite movies are 21 and Fun With Dick and Jane.

Universal Pictures is ready to drop the puck on its "Slap Shot" remake, setting Dean Parisot to direct the redo of the 1977 hockey comedy classic.

Peter Steinfeld ("21") is penning the script; Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall will produce.

When Steinfeld took the writing job and spoke about it last summer, Internet pundits were critical of the notion of updating a favorite sports film. Yet such nostalgic resistance certainly did not hurt "The Longest Yard, remake, a global hit that grossed far more than the original.

Parisot last helmed a remake of another comedy "Fun With Dick and Jane."

Oh, so we are using The Longest Yard remake starring Ice Cube and Adam Sandler as the gold standard? Do they even know Adam Sandler can sell his feces on the internet and make 30 million opening weekend? Believe me, I would know, I have an extremely aromatic collection.

And just for those that are interested, Parisot also directed the lovely Home Fries starring Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson. Steinfelds other calling cards include the gut-busting Analyze That and the I don't even have a joke for it worth telling Be Cool.

Variety article

Clyde Barrow Would Never Date Hillary Duff

Submitted by phletch on Tue, 2009-01-27 10:28
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In a way this story is almost as disturbing as the Jackie Chan starring, Will Smith producing, little Will Smith LaRussoing Karate Kid remake. Hillary Duff and some dude I've never seen or heard of are going to star in a remake of a movie that was nominated for 10 oscars, who's director and star is one of the all time legends, and who's stars are all living as far as I know. Call me crazy but this just seems rude.

Hilary Duff and Kevin Zegers will star in indie feature "The Story of Bonnie and Clyde," produced by Cypress Moon Studios.

Tonya S. Holly will direct the film from her own script, which is a new adaptation of the story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow rather than a remake of the 1967 classic film starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. Holly began working on the project after reading old newspaper articles about the gangster pair in an abandoned house on her family's property.

I have seen this reported several places stressing the "it's not a remake angle". To those people I politely say, you aren't going to make anything better that Warren Beatty that stars Hillary Duff. Please for the love of god stop.

Variety article

First Karate Kid, Now Arthur, I Apologize for Hollywood

Submitted by phletch on Thu, 2008-12-04 11:33
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Dear Readers,
I have failed you. As the most successful website to ever combine the words super, hella, and awesome in a URL, I have failed to reach the levels of Hollywood Insidery that I thought I would. It is with great sadness that I am forced to report to you, less than a month after the report on the tragic remake of The Karate Kid, that comedian Russel Brand is developing a remake of the Dudley Moore classic Arthur. Clearly it goes without saying that this is one of the worst ideas of all time. Dudley Moore is/was/will always be Arthur, which is why he managed to get that movie nominated for like five oscars, including a nomination for himself. Russell Brand definitely ain't no Dudley Moore. No way he can play me some Beethoven! I hate this story:

Brand is meeting with scribes to write the screenplay, which will be produced by MBST's Larry Brezner, whose credits range from "Good Morning, Vietnam" to HBO's recent "Little Britain USA."

The original movie followed a boozy playboy rascal who is set to inherit a fortune if he marries an heiress his family thinks will make something out of him. However, he falls in love with a working-class woman and turns to his valet for help when his family makes him choose between money and love.

Moore was nominated for an Oscar as was Steve Gordon, the film's writer-director. John Gielgud, who played the valet, won the best supporting actor Oscar, and the movie's theme song, "The Best That You Can Do," won for original song.

I think someone should start an anti-remake campaign, or at the very least a studio should take an anti-remake stance. This is getting out of control.

On a brighter note here is Dudley doing his thing with Goldie Hawn from the film Foul Play. Amazing scene.

"Do you have any binoculars?
"What's that? Binoculars? You into that too? Me as well, I read about it in Penthouse."

Awesome

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