Recent Retro Reboots
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo's career nosedives and Ivy's own ambitions take off.
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A janitor becomes a social outcast when a freak accident at a chemical factory turns him into a mutant. However, he soon uses his newfound superhuman strength to battle slimy criminals and a corrupt CEO.
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Following in the footsteps of his bumbling father, Detective Frank Drebin Jr. must solve a murder case to prevent the police department from shutting down.
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In present-day New Orleans, a cursed artifact unleashes a vengeful witch, drawing a young couple into a deadly spiral of possession, temptation, and occult terror.
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Tess and Anna discover that lightning may indeed strike twice as they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge.
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When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. One year later, the past comes back to haunt them as they learn someone knows what they did last summer. Stalked by a mysterious killer, they soon seek help from two survivors of the legendary Southport massacre of 1997.
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When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. With help from some new friends, they must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
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Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
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On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
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After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition -- but his skills alone aren't enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
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Retro Reboot News
In a move sure to excite fans of both superheroes and cult classics alike, Amazon, MGM Studios, and United Artists have announced that Russell Crowe and Henry Cavill, the iconic duo from Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, are reuniting. However, this time, the pair won’t be donning capes or fighting alongside aliens—they’ll be stepping into the shoes of legendary immortals in the upcoming Highlander remake, directed by none other than John Wick mastermind, Chad Stahelski. Variety reports that Crowe will take on the role of mentor to Cavill’s titular immortal hero, guiding him through a centuries-long existence where the only way to truly die is to lose your head in a brutal duel. Read more...
New Insights into Adam Wingard's Approach to Face/Off Reboot In the latest update on the Face/Off reboot, it appears that Adam Wingard, known for You're Next and Godzilla Vs. Kong , is steering the project as a sequel rather than a remake, contrary to earlier information. While the original leads are likely to be recast, Paramount Pictures has entrusted Wingard and his scripting partner Simon Barrett to craft the new narrative. The 1997 action thriller, directed by John Woo and starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, will undergo a fresh interpretation with a completely new cast. Neal Moritz is set to produce, with David Permut serving as executive producer. Read more...
In an exclusive development, Universal Pictures, in collaboration with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's Seven Bucks Productions, is set to relaunch a new installment of the Scorpion King movie series, enlisting Jonathan Herman to craft the screenplay. Johnson and Garcia, along with Seven Bucks' Hiram Garcia, will produce the film. Given Johnson's commitments through 2022, the studio is actively seeking a new actor for the action hero role and a director to guide the project. While Johnson may not have a significant on-screen presence, there's a potential for his cameo appearance, given the importance of the Scorpion King property to both him and the studio. Read more...
The script for MGM's upcoming project, a new installment in the Pink Panther franchise, will be penned by Chris Bremner, co-writer of Bad Boys for Life. Jeff Fowler, the director of Sonic the Hedgehog, and Bremner are joining forces to breathe new life into the iconic Pink Panther series. Rideback, the production banner behind Aladdin and The Two Popes, led by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, is set to produce the project. Additionally, Lawrence Mirisch and Julie Andrews, screen legend and former wife of Blake Edwards (co-writer and director of the original 1963 film and subsequent Panther movies), will also be producing. Read more...
Jordan Peele, renowned for directing "Get Out" and "Us" for Universal, is set to produce a remake of Wes Craven's 1991 horror satire, "The People Under the Stairs." The original film, celebrating its 29th anniversary, followed a young boy and two thieves trapped in a house owned by a peculiar couple known as the Robesons, unleashing disturbing social commentary. Peele, along with Win Rosenfeld under their Monkeypaw Productions banner, will produce the remake. While Peele isn't expected to direct, it remains uncertain if he or Rosenfeld will contribute to the script, as seen in their co-writing of "Candyman" with director Nia DaCosta. Read more...
As of now, Goldberg is not attached to the project. The screenplay will be penned by Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah, known for their work on films such as "Ella Enchanted", "10 Things I Hate About You", "Legally Blonde", "The House Bunny", and "She's the Man." Allison Shearmur, the producer of "Cinderella," will oversee the production. The original 1992 film followed Goldberg's character, a lounge singer seeking refuge in a San Francisco convent, where she assumes the guise of a nun. The remake aims to bring a fresh perspective to this beloved classic. The success of the original film and its sequel, along with a thriving Broadway musical adaptation Read more...
In a rendition of "Heigh-ho, heigh-ho," Disney is poised to welcome filmmaker Marc Webb into the fold as talks are underway for him to direct the studio's forthcoming live-action adaptation of "Snow White." Though the deal remains pending finalization, sources indicate that Webb is the leading choice to take the helm of this anticipated project. Joining forces with Webb, Erin Cressida Wilson, the screenwriter behind "The Girl on the Train," is currently in negotiations to craft the script for "Snow White." This live-action adaptation is set to expand upon the narrative and melodies of the 1938 animated classic. Read more...
Millennium Media has revealed plans to establish its own superhero franchise by financing and producing a fresh Red Sonja movie. Avi Lerner and Joe Gatta from Millennium, citing Wonder Woman's success as a motivating factor, will produce the reboot alongside Mark Canton and Courtney Solomon. The project, as reported by Deadline, is on the fast track, with the next milestone being the recruitment of a writer. Diverging from a direct remake of the 1985 Red Sonja film, the reboot aims to introduce "fresh story ideas and characters." Read more...