Category Archives: Reboot-Itis

DreamWorks Plans Remake Of Hitchcock’s “Rebecca.”

Posted on February 10, 2012 by jlmicek

ComingSoon reports that DreamWorks has plans to bring author Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 classic back to theaters. Steven Knight has signed to adapt the book, which first came to theaters via Alfred Hitchcock in 1940. According to ComingSoon: “The book … Continue reading →

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Is A “Death Wish” Remake In The Works?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jlmicek

Sure looks that way. /Film reports that filmmaker Joe Carnahan will write and direct a reboot of Charles Bronson’s hyperviolent 1974 classic. In what may be the world’s longest Tweet, Carnahan gave his fans the skinny: “Guys. I’m doing ‘Death … Continue reading →

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New “American Reunion” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jlmicek

Via TotalFilm: Here’s the latest trailer for the long-awaited (by someone) reunion of the cast of the original 1999 raunch comedy, which spawned one in-the-theaters sequel and a seemingly endless run of direct-to-DVD reboots and rebrandings: American Reunion Trailer, posted … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Four Reboot In The Works.

Posted on January 15, 2012 by jlmicek

“Chronicle” director Josh Trank is apparently being eyed by Fox to help relaunch Marvel’s original superteam, according to Daily Blam. Citing reports in Variety, the website reports that Trank “has had several meetings regarding the project, but with his debut … Continue reading →

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First Look: Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer in “Dark Shadows.”

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jlmicek

Courtesy of the folks at Best-Horror-Movies, here’s your first look at Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer in Tim Burton’s reboot of the 1960s Gothic horror soap “Dark Shadows.” Depp stars as the vampire Barnabas Collins. Pfeiffer stars as Elizabeth Collins … Continue reading →

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New “Wrath of the Titans” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Bet You Didn’t Know … … that you wanted a sequel to 2010’s plodding reboot of the 1981 Desmond Davis-directed sword-and-sandals epic. Well you’re getting one whether you want it or not. As proof, here’s the trailer: Wrath of the … Continue reading →

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Prometheus Trailer Arrives Online.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

The new Ridley Scott film arrives June 2012. It’s very teaser-y, but Holy Cats. This one looks like a keeper. Prometheus Trailer Arrives, posted with vodpod

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“Titanic” Gets A 3D Makeover.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Remember the schmaltz. Remember Billy Zane (Anyone, anyone?). Remember how shockingly awful and terrifying it was to watch thousands of people perish in the icy depths? James Cameron does. It got him an Oscar and stuff.  And now he’s re-releasing … Continue reading →

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New “Hobbit” Trailer Posted.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

The Preciousessss … It took some doing, but director Peter Jackson is finally bringing JRR Tolkien’s classic “The Hobbit” to the big screen. Here’s the skinny, via English film site HeyUGuys: “Several familiar faces return to Hobbiton and beyond with … Continue reading →

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What “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Can Teach Hollywood About Remakes.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing in The Guardian this morning, film critic Phil Hoad says Hollywood should take note of the new David Fincher-directed remake of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” With the film industry set to finish the year about $1 billion … Continue reading →

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