Fans of Kiefer Sutherland’s TV Series 24, may have been waiting in vain. Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, who was attached to the project, says the movie version looks unlikely at this stage.
Archive | Reboots
Tom Hardy as Mad Max in MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
For those resistant on seeing a new installment of Mad Max sans Mel Gibson – there are a few – filming on the long-delayed follow-up finally wrapped several weeks ago, with Tom Hardy taking over the role as the eponymous road-warrior.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Set to Return for THE LEGEND OF CONAN Reboot
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s has signed on to reprise the role of Conan in Universal’s upcoming reboot, The Legend of Conan. The studio hopes to have the new flick ready for the summer of 2014. Universal’s writer and producer,Chris Morgan who wrote the screenplay for The Fast and the Furious 6, developed the story for this Conan reboot, and is expected write the script. The story for The Legend of […]
Gory Red Band Trailer for EVIL DEAD Remake
A bloody red-band trailer is finally here for director Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead remake. If you’re a fan of the Sam Raimi original, there’s plenty to like in this trailer which kicks the themes of the horror classic up a notch. What looks really cool is how the Zombie action combines traditional practical effects with current CGI wizardry to take the gore – which made the […]
CARRIE Teaser Trailer Starring Chloë Moretz
The first teaser trailer is here for Kimberly Peirce‘s remake of the Brian DePalma horror masterpiece, Carrie. Adapted from Stephen King’s first published novel, the original starred Sissy Spacek in a star making role, playing the teenage girl with telekinetic powers who after being humiliated at the school prom unleashes a wave of destruction upon her classmates. The final reel in DePalma’s […]
JACK RYAN Reboot Set for 2013 & Possible New Trilogy
Paramount has scheduled their Jack Ryan reboot to hit screens sometime in the fourth quarter of 2013. Star Trek star Chris Pine has been attached to take over the franchise for years, but the relaunching of the series recently gained momentum when Kenneth Branagh came aboard to direct and play the film’s villain. Branagh recently described the concept as “an original story that allows us […]
RED DAWN Remake – First Trailer
The first trailer for the remake of the 1984 action flick Red Dawn has been released. The flick has been stuck in release limbo for almost 3 years, made back in 2009 – so expect to see some younger looking faces of today’s big names such as Thor star Chris Hemsworth, and Hunger Games tribute, Josh Hutcherson. MGM’s financial meltdown was attributed to the […]
Zack Snyder’s MAN OF STEEL Teaser Trailers
Teaser trailers have been released for director Zack Snyder‘s Man of Steel – they’re both the same aside from the voice-overs provided by Supes’ Earth and Krypton Pa’s. The visuals play more like an ad, with very ambiguous ‘slice of life’ style imagery that’s tied into the Man of Steel’s conflicted emotional/moral dilemma – whether or not be a super hero is the message. The visuals are handheld and gritty, and […]
New Clips from TOTAL RECALL
Director Len Wiseman’s remake of Total Recall opens next week, and to generate some more interest Sony has released 5 new clips that showcase the action and effects. What’s interesting is the clips mirror moments from the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, though this is probably intentional to show the difference in tone as well the homages being paid to the original. With the Mars storyline excised, there’s […]
TOTAL RECALL – Hover Cars Featurette
A new featurette has gone online for director Len Wiseman’s Total Recall reboot. Flying Cars have been a mainstay of sci-fi for years – now they make a welcome return to the world of ‘Recall’ thanks to some cool effects which makes them seem all the more believable. This new poster plays up the ‘memories for sale’ aspect of the story which […]
TOTAL RECALL New Full-Length Trailer
A new theatrical trailer has been released for the Total Recall reboot from director Len Wiseman who’s helmed some successful flicks, though his list of films are considerably uneven. His take on the Die Hard franchise was a miscalculated attempt to bolster a sturdy formula with over the top action, and while the new imagery from his Total Recall remake looks impressive – many […]
ALEX CROSS First Trailer Starring Tyler Perry and Matthew Fox
The first trailer for Alex Cross is here starring Tyler Perry in the titular role originated by Morgan Freeman in Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls. Former Lost star Matthew Fox has totally transformed himself, looking ridiculously toned and thin to play the serial killer/sadist, Picasso. For the most part, the flick looks pretty exciting, except the trailer gives away a lot of the plot, so hopefully there’s still some surprises to be had. The film is […]
Joel Kinnaman Talks The ROBOCOP Reboot
There’s plenty of interest in the Robocop remake which begins filming this September and is being helmed by Elite Squad director José Padilha. Joel Kinnaman best known for his work as Detective Holder in AMC’s The Killing, landed the coveted role that was first inhabited by Peter Weller in Paul Verhoeven‘s 1987 sci-fi classic. Gary Oldman recently signed on to star as Norton, the scientist who creates […]
New Trailer for THE BOURNE LEGACY
A new trailer for The Bourne Legacy has been released which makes the film look very cool, despite the fact it’s a sequel to the Bourne Ultimatum minus the likes of Matt Damon. However it seems writer/director Tony Gilroy has found some inventive ways to keep his character fresh in viewers minds, with the story seemingly taking place in a dual […]