It’s official, studio executives have once again been
scraping that barrel. I try and be optimistic when it comes to “re-imagining”
certain productions but It, Pet Semetery and Gremlins? Stop right there.
Unfortunately the rumours, as I hear it, are true. It was
originally picked up to be remade in 2009 before the project came to a halt and
fell silent for a few years. In comparison to the two-part television
adaptation (1990) of Stephen King’s classic novel, which shot Tim Curry to fame
and has forever been held as a classic, David Kajganich is writing the script
for a single, feature-length film. Reports are he is aiming for an R rating and
hoping to produce a far darker and more accurate portrayal of the novel. Warner
Bros have managed to get Cary Fukunaga on board to co-write and direct and Roy Lee, David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith to produce. No casting
announcements have been made and they are still very much in pre-production so
it the film won’t be hitting our screens any time soon.
In keeping with King’s oeuvre, the 1989 cult classic Pet Semetery has also been picked up for remake. Rumour has it Paramount Pictures have
selected a script written by Matthew Greenberg and have chosen Alexandre Aja to
direct. Apparently shooting will begin next year.
Last but not least, it has been officially announced that
the 1980s classic, Gremlins, has been picked up for a remake by Warner Bros. No
director has been announced yet but producers are once again Seth Grahame-Smith
and David Katzenberg.
I think the below image says it all...
Casting news now, as two new actresses have joined an
already impressive collection of talent for American Horror Story: Coven.
Following a tweet from Ryan Murphy, it has been confirmed that Angela Basset (Oscar
nominee and Golden Globe winner) and Patti LuPone (winner of Emmy Award and
multiple Tony Awards) will be making appearances this season. Details of their
characters have not been released and plot outlines still remain unknown –
although it has been hinted that this season is of a more romantic, glamorous
affair set in multiple cities and time periods. Interesting... What is for sure,
however, is that a strong female presence will not be lacking.
In the final bit of news in today’s round up, comes the
first official trailer for NBC’s Dracula. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the
iconic figure (named Alexander Grayson), NBC is bringing the classic tale to
our screens soon. This version is set in the 19th century and Meyers’
incarnation is an American entrepreneur who brings modern science,
particularly electricity, to a Victorian London society. His trip is not all
about targets and sales quotas though, as his true hope is to take revenge on
those who have cursed him with immortality. All is going to plan until he meets
a woman who he believes is a reincarnation of his dead wife. You can catch the
trailer below...
Debates will no doubt surface over the representation of
Dracula and the shows comparison to the novel or previous adaptations. However
you can’t argue that the production here looks like a particularly lavish and
stylish affair, with plenty of flashbacks, fencing, slow motion and sex to
boot. It’s no Hannibal though...
Speaking of which, NBC is still undecided on the fate of
Hannibal so please, everybody watch – it is truly fantastic.
That’s it for now but I will keep you updated with any
further developments!
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