Paramount, Toho, and Bad Robot’s reimagining of ‘Your Name’ now has a director. Marc Webb will deliver the American remake of the 2016 Japanese animated romantic fantasy drama film. Webb’s feature film debut was the romance dramedy ‘500 Days of Summer.’ The aptly named director then went onto to helm both ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ movies, starring… Continue reading Paramount, Toho & Bad Robot’s ‘Your Name’ Remake Taps ‘500 Days of Summer’ Director Marc Webb
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‘Grudge’ Remake Pushed Back 7 Months, Will Now Release January 3, 2020
Screen Gems has pushed back Nicholas Pesce’s ‘Grudge’ remake. Originally planned for June 21, it will now come out January 3, 2020. This is now the second change in release, as the very first date was August 16, 2019. Pesce’s recent film was at Sundance a year ago, his psychological horror comedy ‘Piercing,’ which starred Mia… Continue reading ‘Grudge’ Remake Pushed Back 7 Months, Will Now Release January 3, 2020
Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Adds More to Cast
After auditioning more than 30,000 people from around the world, Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ has found its Maria. They have cast 17-year old New Jersey High School student Rachel Zegler. She will make her film debut opposite Ansel Elgort as Tony. Rounding out the principal Shark roles are Broadway veterans Ariana DeBose as Anita and David Alvarez as Bernardo. Lastly, theater performer Josh Andrés Rivera has… Continue reading Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Adds More to Cast
Was The Karate Kid Remake Worth It? – GXG Diminishing Returns
Hollywood has struck a goldmine by remaking the films of the GenX childhood. But just because you can remake a film, should you? In this first episode of Diminishing Returns, Mo takes a look at the 2010 remake of the 1984 classic, The Karate Kid and asks, was it worth it? The Karate Kid (1984)… Continue reading Was The Karate Kid Remake Worth It? – GXG Diminishing Returns
CHiPs Trailer Released Ahead of new Premiere Date
When a big screen adaptation of the classic 70’s police series “CHiPs” was announced there was not much hype about it. It was scheduled to be released August 11th, but based on the strength of the trailer and other factors, Warner Brothers has decided to move the film up.
American Werewolf in London Remake in the Works and it’s a Family Affair
In 1981, writer and director John Landis (Coming to America, The Blues Brothers) crafted one of the best horror movies of the last thirty years with An American Werewolf in London. The film not only found a way to masterfully combine both horror and comedy, but it was a milestone in special effects thanks to… Continue reading American Werewolf in London Remake in the Works and it’s a Family Affair
Entertainment Weekly’s First Look at Disney’s Live Action Beauty and the Beast
I cannot be more excited about this movie and any news that I can find about it just makes me more excited. Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie from the animation and characters to the infectious music of the incomparable Alan Menken. Entertainment Weekly has released the first official images from the… Continue reading Entertainment Weekly’s First Look at Disney’s Live Action Beauty and the Beast