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Remake Rundown
A rundown of some of the remakes that will be making their way back on to the small and/or big screen in the near future. With the success of shows like “The Bionic Woman” and movies like “Halloween”, more remakes are on the horizon.
A look at the newest old subject matter on the big and small screens.
Since the return of “The Bionic Woman” to the television lineup had such a successful premier for NBC, you might be wondering what other blasts from the past will be making a comeback. Here’s a rundown on what’s on the horizon.
Knight Rider
From NBC. In the new series, Doug Liman will take on the role played in the “80s by David Hasselhoff. Look for a morphing “Kitt” as early as next fall.
Speed Racer
From the Wachowski Brothers, of “Matrix” fame. This live action big screen adaptation is slated for a May 2008 release, with Emile Hirsch taking on the title role.
Get Smart!
Warner Brothers will be releasing this action/comedy in June of 2008. Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway will play Maxwell Smart and “Agent 99.’ With Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson.
Elvira
Yep, the FOX reality network is currently airing a “reality” show where contestants compete to be the next “Mistress of the Night.”
Friday the 13th
Due in part to the success of the recent “Halloween” remake, Jason will be back in a re-boot of the original franchise with an updated storyline. Newline Cinemas and Platinum Dunes have retained Damian Shannon and Mark Swift (the same ones who penned “Jason vs. Freddy”) for the screenplay. Look for an early summer 2008 release.
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Time will tell if any of these actually make it, but thanks for the heads up. Personally, I don’t think anyone could outdo Don Adams as Maxwell Smart, but that’s just my own opinion. Good article.
I love ‘Get Smart’ and ‘the Hoff’, time will tell if anyone else can play these parts and get away with it.
I have to agree with the ladies, Joe…dunno if anyone can replace Don Adams as Maxwell Smart…