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The Orphanage Remake Caught in Limbo

The Orphanage Remake Caught in Limbo

There has been talk about a remake of the hit Spanish horror film The Orphanage for some time. And despite threats of actually making the thing, it appears as if the production has stalled.

By Neil Miller on November 20, 2009 | Comments

Because You Asked For It: A Dirty Dancing Remake

Because You Asked For It: A Dirty Dancing Remake

In an attempt to show the world that remakes will be the downfall of cinema as art, the folks at Lionsgate appear to be working on yet another useless rehash — a remake of the 1987 romance classic Dirty Dancing.

By Neil Miller on August 19, 2009 | Comments

Johnny 5 Getting the ‘Robot Chicken’ Treatment

Johnny 5 Getting the ‘Robot Chicken’ Treatment

The remake of Short Circuit has found itself a writer from a popular television show that can’t even manage to write 30 minutes of material a week.

By Josh Radde on June 4, 2009 | Comments

Reject Radio – Episode 3: A Bridge Too Far

Reject Radio – Episode 3: A Bridge Too Far

We’re launching a fresh, new podcast that encapsulates the Reject spirit next Sunday. But we’re giving you a very special first listen before the big debut. Gird your loins and head on inside. You can thank us later.

By FSR Staff on June 1, 2009 | Comments

Darren Lynn Bousman to Deliver Twisted ‘Mother’s Day’

Darren Lynn Bousman to Deliver Twisted ‘Mother’s Day’

As if you needed an excuse to dust off that VHS copy of Troma’s Mother’s Day this weekend, we’re getting word that a remake is brewing, and the mind behind Repo! is directing.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 8, 2009 | Comments

Miramax Should ‘Tell No One’ About Their Latest Remake

Miramax Should ‘Tell No One’ About Their Latest Remake

Despite the obvious negativity conveyed in perhaps the worst headline of all time (see above), I actually don’t feel one way or the other about Miramax busting out an English-language version of Tell No One. As long as there are French subtitles.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 30, 2009 | Comments

A ‘Drop Dead Fred’ Remake Starring Russell Brand?  Meh, Okay

A ‘Drop Dead Fred’ Remake Starring Russell Brand? Meh, Okay

As if you really wanted another remake story to get up in arms about, Universal is planning on Brand-ing a new Drop Dead Fred. Get it? Brand-ing? Me neither.

By Rob Hunter on April 28, 2009 | Comments

Neeson and Fiennes Become Godlike for ‘Clash of the Titans’

Neeson and Fiennes Become Godlike for ‘Clash of the Titans’

I see what you did there…taking a movie that shouldn’t be remade and casting some awesome actors in it. Now I’m conflicted.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 8, 2009 | Comments

‘Clash of the Titans’ Picks Up Bond Alums Arterton and Mikkelsen

‘Clash of the Titans’ Picks Up Bond Alums Arterton and Mikkelsen

Arterton, Mikkelsen and Davalos are all strapping on their togas for Leterrier’s remake of the classic stop-motion film. Plus, you’ll never guess who won’t be appearing in it.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 1, 2009 | Comments

By The Way: Coen Brothers Remaking ‘True Grit’

By The Way: Coen Brothers Remaking ‘True Grit’

If anyone could do it, it’s the Coen Brothers. But who could possible fill John Wayne’s shoes as the iconic Rooster Cogburn?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 16, 2009 | Comments

‘Taken’ Sequel, Americanized ‘District B13′ In the Works

‘Taken’ Sequel, Americanized ‘District B13′ In the Works

Screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen and Luc Besson have designs on another Taken and a new version of District B13. Today’s forecast calls for ass kicking with a slight chance of parkour.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 12, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: Is the Apatow Gang Too Young To Do ‘Ghostbusters’?

Discuss: Is the Apatow Gang Too Young To Do ‘Ghostbusters’?

Questioning whether they should remake it or not doesn’t matter anymore. It’s happening. Now we have to figure out if Apatow’s normal casting methods will work for these characters.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 3, 2009 | Comments

New ‘Fame’ Pics Display Drastic Difference Between Crew and Performers

New ‘Fame’ Pics Display Drastic Difference Between Crew and Performers

We’ve got seven new production images from Fame that are surprisingly good. Our culture might just be ripe for this sort of remake.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 24, 2009 | Comments

Catfights and Clyde: And Other Remake Related Issues

Catfights and Clyde: And Other Remake Related Issues

Celebrity catfights would normally promote a movie, but not even a smackdown between Hilary Duff and Faye Dunaway can induce me to see the remake of Bonnie and Clyde

By Maggie Van Ostrand on February 5, 2009 | Comments

Robert Rodriguez Producing Predator Re-Up

Robert Rodriguez Producing Predator Re-Up

Trouble Maker Studios is heading up a reboot, and there might be more than one predator hunting us. Figure that one out.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 29, 2009 | Comments

Shouting Match:  Are Horror Remakes Good or Evil?

Shouting Match: Are Horror Remakes Good or Evil?

We’ll take any excuse to strap on our verbal boxing gloves and clock each other with false logic and opinions, so it was no surprise that when the subject of horror remakes came up, we got into a Shouting Match. Ding Ding.

By FSR Staff on January 17, 2009 | Comments

‘Nightmare On Elm Street’ Remake Starts Filming Next Year

‘Nightmare On Elm Street’ Remake Starts Filming Next Year

Platinum Dunes’ remake machine can’t be kept down for long. After acknowledging that their plans for a Near Dark reboot have been scrapped due to it’s remarkable similarity to Twilight, the production company has green-lit a start date for their re-imagining of A Nightmare On Elm Street.

By Rob Hunter on December 12, 2008 | Comments

Rays Liotta and Winstone are on Board for ‘13 Tzameti’ Remake

Rays Liotta and Winstone are on Board for ‘13 Tzameti’ Remake

Gela Bubliani has brought two bad asses on board for the remake of his 2005 thriller 13 Tzameti. Will they be able to make us forget that 50 Cent is also in it?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 5, 2008 | Comments

Must Watch: 7 Minutes of The Day The Earth Stood Still

Must Watch: 7 Minutes of The Day The Earth Stood Still

Last night Fox broadcasted a 7-minute clip from the upcoming sci-fi remake The Day the Earth Stood Still. Some of the footage was also released at Comic-Con this year and as part of the first trailer, but much of it is brand new.

By Neil Miller on September 15, 2008 | Comments

Remake of John Carpenter’s The Thing is Actually… a Prequel?

Remake of John Carpenter’s The Thing is Actually… a Prequel?

It’s been common and unfortunate knowledge for a few years that a remake of John Carpenter’s classic, The Thing, was in development somewhere in Hollywood. Since that initial announcement there’s been nothing new to report. Until now.

By Rob Hunter on September 15, 2008 | Comments