Author: Rob Hunter

Just last month Scott Derrickson’s remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still actually made the box-office stand still and grossed a mere $80 million. That’s fantastic bank for a small film about a quirky, pregnant teenager or an Indian teenager winning millions on a game show, but for a high profile sci-fi remake with big name stars it only barely covers the production costs.

This isn’t necessarily new news, but it does move recent rumors into the realm of official announcement. Universal has hired Ronald Moore to write the big-budget “remake/re-imagining/prequel” of John Carpenter’s The Thing.

Waltz With Bashir opens on an animated, rain-soaked street to the sounds of growling. What follows is a real-life documentary and quest for answers.

Joe Carnahan is taking the helm for Fox’s A-Team. We promise not to say anything about pitying the fool.

Remember all of those times you get pissed about casting in a semi-remake? Now is another one of those times.

Love Star Wars? Love The Shining and Alien? Are you literate? Then get excited.

Kevin Munroe is taking on writing and directing duties for the undead wrestler, and the main role sounds perfect for Mickey Rourke.

If a third Charlie’s Angels absolutely has to happen, do you care who plays the fourth angel?

Three stupid British girls vacationing in Spain hook up with four pricks and head out into the Mediterranean on a borrowed yacht. Will the premise deliver a strong blow to the back of the head or just leave you unsatisfied?