Category Archives: Reboot-Itis

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley joins new “Mad Max” movie.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

I’ve got nothing for this one. TotalFilm reports: “The long-gestating Mad Max sequel/prequel/reboot will be a step down in the glamour stakes for Huntington-Whiteley, who wasn’t exactly stretched playing the trophy girlfriend in Transformers 3, spending most of her time … Continue reading →

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Hugh Laurie joins “Robocop” as villain.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jlmicek

… in which he plays an irascible physician who … wait … no. ComingSoon reports: “Hugh Laurie (“House M.D.”) is in negotiations to play the villain in MGM and Sony’s RoboCop, reports Heat Vision. Laurie will be joining a cast that includes … Continue reading →

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New “Total Recall” posters go viral.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a look at two of the new posters for the “Total Recall” remake starring Colin Farrell. I’m still not convinced the world needs a reboot of the Philip K. Dick short story that got turned into a noisy explosive … Continue reading →

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Report: Samuel L. Jackson joins “Robocop” remake.

Posted on June 7, 2012 by jlmicek

The “Avengers” star will play a TV mogul in the remake of the 1987 film directed by Paul Verhooven. TotalFilm reports: “Jackson is set to play a character named Pat Novak, a charismatic TV mogul who carries a lot of … Continue reading →

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Tom Cruise joins “Magnificent Seven” remake.

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jlmicek

OK: I’m willing to countenance a remake of the classic 1960 John Sturges western that cast Steve McQueen, Yul Brenner, James Coburn, Charles Bronson and others as cowboys protecting a remote town. Heck, it was a remake of the immortal … Continue reading →

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Watch The UK Trailer For “Dark Shadows.”

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jlmicek

Johnny Depp stars as vampire Barnabas Collins in director Tim Burton’s reboot of the 1960s American horror-soap. Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green and Chloe Moretz also star. Here’s a synopsis: In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son … Continue reading →

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New “Total Recall” Image Released.

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jlmicek

Colin Farrell stars in the reboot of the 1990 actioner directed by Paul Verhooven, based on a short-story by Philip K. Dick. Len Wiseman directs the new installment. (h/t ComingSoon)

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“Spiderman” Director Marc Webb On Reboot: “[It’s] been really fun.”

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jlmicek

From ComicBookMovie, via Popcorn Biz, the “Amazing Spiderman” director talks about rebooting the film franchise with new actors and retelling the origin story of Peter Parker, the original angsty teen: “Well, we’re telling the story in a different way and … Continue reading →

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First Look: Colin Farrell In “Total Recall” Reboot.

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jlmicek

If you’re like me and you’re wondering why they’re remaking a fair-to-middling Arnold Schwarzenegger movie from the 1990s, this new teaser image may do little to answer your questions. On the other hand, it’s kind of a cool-looking poster. Life, … Continue reading →

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New Hi-Rez Pix For “Prometheus” Reveal Its Secrets.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by jlmicek

We’ve been hearing more and more lately about Ridley Scott’s much anticipate prequel to his “Alien” franchise. Via HeyUGuys, here’s a first look at the Prometheus ship and planet.

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