The 1985 ‘Clue’ was a financial flop when it came out, but later found a cult following. Featuring an all-star cast that includes performances from Tim Curry and Christopher Lloyd, Rian Johnson even cited the film as an inspiration for his hit murder mystery film ‘Knives Out.’ Therefore, it’s all too predictable that a studio… Continue reading ‘The Muppets’ Director James Bobin in Talks to Helm ‘Clue’ Remake
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Albert Hughes (‘The Book of Eli,’ ‘Alpha’) to Helm ‘The Fugitive’ Remake
Deadline reports that ‘Alpha’ director and ‘The Book of Eli’ co-director Albert Hughes has been tapped by Warner Bros. Pictures to helm a remake of ‘The Fugitive.’ Brian Tucker (‘Broken City’) will write the script, while Erik Feige will produce the film. ‘The Fugitive’ was originally an acclaimed television series that premiered in 1963, which… Continue reading Albert Hughes (‘The Book of Eli,’ ‘Alpha’) to Helm ‘The Fugitive’ Remake
Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Taps Jonah Hauer-King to Play Prince Eric
‘The Little Mermaid,’ another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings, finally has its Prince Eric! Relative newcomer Jonah Hauer-King (‘Howards End,’ ‘A Dog’s Way Home’) will play the film’s love interest. Halle Bailey, one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, is playing the titular character, Ariel. Jacob Tremblay (‘Room,’ ‘Wonder’), plays Ariel’s companion Flounder,… Continue reading Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Taps Jonah Hauer-King to Play Prince Eric
‘Beauty and the Beast’s Bill Condon to Write & Direct Disney’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ Remake Titled ‘Marley’
‘A Christmas Carol’ is one of the great classics of literature. It is a timeless tale, and will never stop being retold. The latest version of the Charles Dickens classic will take the form of a musical with Bill Condon. Condon, who directed the live action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ movie for the Mouse House,… Continue reading ‘Beauty and the Beast’s Bill Condon to Write & Direct Disney’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ Remake Titled ‘Marley’
Robert Zemeckis (‘Back to the Future,’ ‘Forrest Gump’) in Talks to Direct Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Remake
Director Robert Zemeckis may be wishing upon a star in the near future! Variety reports that the acclaimed ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit?’ filmmaker is in early negotiations to helm Disney’s live-action remake of its animated classic ‘Pinocchio.’ Previously, ‘Paddington’ director Paul King was attached to the project, but stepped down from the… Continue reading Robert Zemeckis (‘Back to the Future,’ ‘Forrest Gump’) in Talks to Direct Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Remake
Emma Stone’s ‘Cruella’ Has Paul Walter Hauser in Talks to Join Cast
‘Cruella,’ another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings, now has Paul Walter Hauser in talks to play Horace. He is one of Cruella’s henchmen, and the partner of Jasper, who may be played by an African American actor. Hauser will be reuniting with director Craig Gillespie (‘Lars and the Real Girl,’ ‘The Finest Hours’) on this… Continue reading Emma Stone’s ‘Cruella’ Has Paul Walter Hauser in Talks to Join Cast
Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Has Harry Styles in Talks to Play Prince Eric
‘The Little Mermaid,’ another one of Disney’s live-action reimaginings, has Harry Styles in talks to play the love interest Prince Eric. Styles made his feature film acting debut in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk.’ Halle Bailey, one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle, is playing the titular character, Ariel. Jacob Tremblay (‘Room,’ ‘Wonder’), plays Ariel’s… Continue reading Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Has Harry Styles in Talks to Play Prince Eric