Remake News: Short Circuit

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Family, Science Fiction, Comedy, Upcoming Releases

The minute I saw the trailer for Wall•E, I knew it was just a matter of time before someone toyed with the idea of revamping Short Circuit.  (Steve Guttenberg‘s recent stint on Dancing with the Stars only strengthened my theory.)  Now that bad idea is finally coming true: Johnny 5 will once again be coming alive.

Dimension Films has just announced that it has purchased the rights to remake the cheesy ‘80s film.  The movie, which starred Ally Sheedy and Guttenberg, featured a military-built robot that eventually adapts human qualities.  Families will supposedly crave more robot fare after this summer’s Pixar release, which is why Bob Weinstein has greenlighted the update.

S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock, the same two behind the 1986 film and its sequel, will also be charged with writing the modern-day version.  In the meantime, look for Wall•E to hit theaters on June 27.

Read More | Variety

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Weinstein Co. Settles With Writers Guild

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Weinstein Company, Drama, Horror, Thrillers, Corporate Shakeups, Filmmaking

As expected, the agreement reached last week between United Artists and the Writers Guild of America has paved the way for other deals.  The Weinstein Company, headed by brothers Bob and Harvey Weinstein, just finalized their own contract with the union late Friday.  (Like the UA arrangement , this settlement does not apply to distributor MGM.)

Titles recently connected to the indie company include The Great Debaters, The Mist and Awake.

Read More | Reuters

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