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Started by The Burgomaster, December 10, 2003, 02:24:15 PM

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kriegerg69

#15
December 18, 2003, 12:05:16 AM

FORBIDDEN PLANET was essentially a remake of Shakespeare's play THE TEMPEST (which I'm sure was done as a film sometime in the past before FP).

WEST SIDE STORY was also a Shakespeare remake....of ROMEO AND JULIET.




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Susan

#16
December 18, 2003, 09:02:12 AM
They're going to remake Willy Wonka (like that needs to be done)
I wonder what genre they'll place it in - i doubt if it will remain a musical. Anyone know the scoop on this?

I bet remaking mary poppins is next

The Burgomaster

#17
December 18, 2003, 01:22:07 PM
Susan:

Wasn't Michael Jackson supposed to play Willy Wonka?  I think his chances of getting the part are pretty slim now . . .

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onionhead

#18
December 20, 2003, 04:17:21 AM
Regarding the Seven Samurai, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Disney's Bug's Life.

Some people like cupcakes better--I for one care less for them

Susan

#19
December 20, 2003, 11:49:42 AM
>>Wasn't Michael Jackson supposed to play Willy Wonka? I think his chances of getting the part are pretty slim now .<<

The idea of him on the boat singing .....

"NOT A SPECK OF LIGHT IS SHOWING
SO THE DANGER MUST BE GROWING
ARE THE FIRES OF HELL A GLOWING?
IS THE GRISLY REAPER MOWING?
YES! THE DANGER MUST BE GROWING
FOR THE ROWERS KEEP ON ROWING
AND THEY'RE CERTAINLY NOT SHOWING
ANY SIGNS THAT THEY ARE SLOWING!
"

Chills my friend, chills

Why do they have to remake it? I know some people worship Tim Burton and Depp is in the lead now but i'd rather see a parody...something like...
Willy Wonka and the...sweatshop factory

yeah - that's the ticket!



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ulthar

#20
December 20, 2003, 09:44:10 PM
"The Dirty Dozen" (war epic./adventure) remade as "Mankillers" (really, really bad cops and robbers type adventure).

The genre may not have switched much, but the quality sure did.

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BoyScoutKevin

#21
December 21, 2003, 01:52:56 PM
"Mary Poppins" is being remade. Not so much remade, as being brought to another format. "Mary Poppins: the Musical," based on the Disney film is opening on the London (U.K.) stage sometime next year.But, back to our topic. I just saw a Muppet version of "It's a Wonderful Life" w/ Kermit in the Jimmy Stewart role. Actually, I think there are only two Christmas films or variations, thereof: "A Christmas Carol" and "It's a Wonderful Life."

Timothy, the talking duck

#22
December 21, 2003, 08:52:13 PM
Hitchcock's Rear Window (incredible suspense) remade in Christopher Reeves' rear Window (just plan awful movie)
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