Category Archives: Reboot-Itis

New “Amazing Spiderman” Viral Video and Wanted Poster Debut.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jlmicek

The buzz builds for the reboot of the Wallcrawler’s adventures. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone star. And the poster: (h/t HeyUGuys)

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“Dark Shadows” Trailer Debuts.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at director Tim Burton’s adaptation of the American 1960s horror soap, which is still well-beloved by fans. My first exposure came during a 1990s reboot starring Ben Cross (“Chariots of Fire“) as the troubled vampire Barnabas … Continue reading →

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Tim Burton Talks “Dark Shadows”: Alive or Dead, All Families Are Pretty Weird.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by jlmicek

TotalFilm has an exclusive sitdown with the director, who’s bringing the 1960s horror soap to the big screen. Johnny Depp and Eva Green star. Here’s a sampling: “What I liked about Shadows is it’s a story about family,” said Burton. … Continue reading →

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Seth McFarlane Says “Flintstones” Reboot Is Back on Track.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jlmicek

Speaking at SXSW, the “Family Guy” guy let spill on the new adventures of Fred, Wilma and the gang. “There’s really not a lot about that show — other than the references to 1960s America, which really come through in … Continue reading →

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New “Robocop” Lead Confirmed.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

I am not quite entirely sure who thought rebooting “Robocop” would be a good idea. Nonetheless, the movie now has a lead actor. Actor Joel Kinnaman, who’s appeared in “Safe House” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” has been … Continue reading →

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Does The World Need A “National Lampoon’s Vacation” Reboot?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jlmicek

Well, whether you want one or not, it looks like you’re getting one. New Line Cinema has signed “Horrible Bosses” screenwriters John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldsmith to direct a resurrected version of the 1980s raunch comedies that provided Chevy … Continue reading →

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New “21 Jump Street” Featurette Hits The Web.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by jlmicek

I understand someone must have been clamoring for this. I just don’t understand why. Nevertheless …

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Jane Levy, Bruce Campbell Talk “Evil Dead: This One’s Not Funny.

Posted on February 18, 2012 by jlmicek

With filming about to get underway in New Zealand on the reboot of the original Sam Raimi-directed canon of zombiepocalypse films, new star Jane Levy and vet Bruce Campbell spent a few minutes talking about what to expect — and … Continue reading →

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Michael Bay To Direct Next Transformers Flick, Will Reboot Franchise.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jlmicek

Oh … hurray. Maybe if we’re really lucky it’ll be in 3D, as well. Via an MTV News interview with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura comes this soul-destroying report: “Michael’s going to direct it and it will be in the summer … Continue reading →

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New Still Of Eva Green and Johnny Depp In “Dark Shadows” Reboot.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jlmicek

Frankly, I’m not sure who’s the more pale: Eva Green or Johnny Depp. The promo still below comes from Tim Burton’s reboot of the 1960s supernatural soap “Dark Shadows.” HeyUGuys reports: “Here’s a new image of Johnny Depp and co-star … Continue reading →

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