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[weliveandbreathewords]

new suckerpunch trailer

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=30242

to be fair, that looks freggin epic.

[funthing29]

Why? Oh why?

Warner Bros. Prepping 'Bodyguard' Remake

There have been rumblings about a potential remake of the 1992 smash hit The Bodyguard for some time but now Warner Bros. has made it official according to Deadline. Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer (whose script Family Getaway made the 2010 Black List) are currently reworking the script based on Lawrence Kasdan‘s screenplay. The duo will update the story the new millennium in which an Iraq vet (a retired Secret Service member in the 1992 original) must protect a world famous singer from a stalker in a world in which the lives of stars are more accessible through technology and social media.

The original film, which set the box office ablaze, broke billboard records with it’s soundtrack and broke down interracial love barriers spent nearly 20 years in limbo before Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner brought it to life. (fun fact: Diana Ross and Steve McQueen were originally intended to star in the picture in the late 70′s) There is no word yet on who will star in the remake but there is really only one reasonable choice for the lead; Beyoncé. There is currently no other female performer that could pull of the much needed commercial appeal that Houston had back in 1992. This could be a problem, however, since Warner Bros. has been prepping Beyoncé for their remake of A Star Is Born under Clint Eastwood‘s direction. It’ll be interesting to see if these two projects eventually merge or if the studio just releases two strikingly similar movies.

The most important aspect to get right on this update, however, is the soundtrack (whether they intend to reuse the songs from the original or write new songs for the film has yet to be determined). Despite being a money making hit in it’s own right, the film was dwarfed by Houston’s record breaking soundtrack. Fueled by the powerhouse cover of the Dolly Parton classic I Will Always Love You, the soundtrack sold over 40 million copies and is still the highest selling soundtrack of all time (in addition to being the top selling album by a female solo artist). Those are some enormous platform shoes to fill. Houston was at the top of her game (as you can see from the video below) and it will be nearly impossible for anyone to hold a candle.

http://thefilmstage.com/2011/02/23/warn ... rd-remake/

[June]

Did anyone see Bill Nighy ... Rattlesnake Jake (voice), on the television this morning?

Very unusual for an Animated film as the actors got together and acted out their character's parts in the studio (unlike the usual sole performances, which are only brought together by the animators)
You can really appreciate their acting abilities, Bill as a Rattlesnake was amazing and how Johnny Depp kept a straight face with Bill hissing at him I don't know....all very funny and I can't wait to see the full film.

[June]

Why? Oh why?

Warner Bros. Prepping 'Bodyguard' Remake

There have been rumblings about a potential remake of the 1992 smash hit The Bodyguard for some time but now Warner Bros. has made it official according to Deadline. Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer (whose script Family Getaway made the 2010 Black List) are currently reworking the script based on Lawrence Kasdan‘s screenplay. The duo will update the story the new millennium in which an Iraq vet (a retired Secret Service member in the 1992 original) must protect a world famous singer from a stalker in a world in which the lives of stars are more accessible through technology and social media.

The original film, which set the box office ablaze, broke billboard records with it’s soundtrack and broke down interracial love barriers spent nearly 20 years in limbo before Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner brought it to life. (fun fact: Diana Ross and Steve McQueen were originally intended to star in the picture in the late 70′s) There is no word yet on who will star in the remake but there is really only one reasonable choice for the lead; Beyoncé. There is currently no other female performer that could pull of the much needed commercial appeal that Houston had back in 1992. This could be a problem, however, since Warner Bros. has been prepping Beyoncé for their remake of A Star Is Born under Clint Eastwood‘s direction. It’ll be interesting to see if these two projects eventually merge or if the studio just releases two strikingly similar movies.

The most important aspect to get right on this update, however, is the soundtrack (whether they intend to reuse the songs from the original or write new songs for the film has yet to be determined). Despite being a money making hit in it’s own right, the film was dwarfed by Houston’s record breaking soundtrack. Fueled by the powerhouse cover of the Dolly Parton classic I Will Always Love You, the soundtrack sold over 40 million copies and is still the highest selling soundtrack of all time (in addition to being the top selling album by a female solo artist). Those are some enormous platform shoes to fill. Houston was at the top of her game (as you can see from the video below) and it will be nearly impossible for anyone to hold a candle.

http://thefilmstage.com/2011/02/23/warn ... rd-remake/

Exactly..Why? Oh why?

[weliveandbreathewords]

I did ^-^
I loved their acting back stage!
especially bill nighy, he was full on acting like a snake!
can understand why he was such a good choice for davey jones in PotC
definitely one of the best british actors :)

[June]

I did ^-^
I loved their acting back stage!
especially bill nighy, he was full on acting like a snake!
can understand why he was such a good choice for davey jones in PotC
definitely one of the best british actors :)

I totally agree with you, yes he is. He played his part well in Chalet Girl too, come to think of it I can't remember seeing him in a film where his acting was anything other than first class.

[TheBoySeggy]

Why? Oh why?

Exactly..Why? Oh why?

I'll tell you why, I've said it before & I firmly believe it. The originality has gone out of the entertainment industry - whether it's movies, music or TV. Re-doing somebody else's work is so much easier than actually being creative.

How many TV shows from the eighties have been redone in the last 12 months? V, Hawaii Five-0 & Knight Rider come to mind (although the 1st two aren't that bad)
How many songs from the 70's/80's have been covered recently by talentless individuals seeking their 5 minutes of fame?
How many films have been rebooted endlessly?

Entertainment has gone lazy.

Rant over, I guess I should get back to my day job.

[weliveandbreathewords]

Theyve also taken into making films from books, which again, saves then writing most of the script :/
feeding off someone elses hard work!

[TheDude]

Why? Oh why?
Warner Bros. Prepping 'Bodyguard' Remake

Dolly Parton will be rubbing her hands then... I hope they go for it, just so Clint can drop out of A Star is Born remake, and do something else..

[andrews]

Well I wonder what don_datta will make of this? (as I shake my head in despair).

Sacha Baron Cohen is Freddie Mercury in the Story of Queen.

With his obnoxious, raunchy and always hilarious antics in films like Brüno, Borat, and Talladega Nights, actor Sacha Baron Cohen has had a strong presence in the comedy world. Even his turn in Tim Burton's dark musical Sweeney Todd has a comedic touch to it. Now Cohen is taking the plunge into quite a serious role as Deadline reports the actor has signed on to play Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of one of rock and roll's greatest bands: Queen. The band responsible for hits like Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You and Killer Queen will have their musical exploits chronicled in a feature film from Frost/Nixon writer Peter Morgan.