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    Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    Some might say that Hollywood ran out of new ideas a while back, but, when it reveals plans to remake 1986 Sci-Fi comedy, Short Circuit, that's when you know it's well and truly out of ideas.
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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    I think the butler did it......


    ...... he did!

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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    I'm not condoning the practice but it's hardly new - writers and directors have been retelling and reimagining stories since the early days of cinema. If you begin to look too closely you'll see the vast majority of stories repeat themselves, in terms of premise or plot, across cinema, television and even gaming; heck, with most things you can spot the influences and trace a lengthy history.

    It's sad that Hollywood aren't prepared to take risks in developing new ideas but I can understand their need to protect an investment and make a healthy return. Too many independant film makers (even ones supported by those who've make their money in Hollywood's system) aren't given the audience they deserve at the box office, left only to make their mark at festivals and a subsequent DVD release.

    Is this Hollywood's fault though? I'd say the wider cinema-going public are largely to blame. Too many aren't willing to part with hard earned cash and gamble a couple of hours on an experimental or wholly original release, and would rather have a more familiar story - something they know.

    I could substantiate the above with hard and fast examples, but as any movie follower will know, they're there in the box office receipts. I pretty much gave up on Hollywood for original material years ago. Like many who are after something new, I look to independant and world cinema offerings instead and only return when I fancy a refill of popcorn, or I just want to switch off for a bit

    Short Circuit? Loved it as a kid (Johnny Five is Alive!) - it was good family entertainment in its day, nothing serious, light-hearted and just a bit of fun.
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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    I can't wait for the announcement they are remaking the goonies.

    Just think, Iain Dowie would be a cracking casting as Sloth

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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    Will we see "Number 5 Versus Terminator" too?



    "Number 5 is alive!"

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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    I'd rather see a sequel to the original films - they're still 2 favourites ... if only just for Number 5

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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    The latest trend in hollywood to me seems to be ripping of Asian films and then pretending theyve come up with a new and exciting idea themselves. The ring, the Grudge, Dark Water, The departed (which is a subpar attempt at remaking Infernal affairs) and now there are plans to remake Akira (as a live action with Dicraprio producing and starring), Battle Royale and lady vengeance.

    Even when they do come up with a half decent Idea, they still cock it up!

    Hollywood studio crony 1:Hmmmm, hey I know lets make a film of William Gibson's Cyberpunk masterpiece Neuromancer!
    Hollywood studio crony 2: Great idea, who should we give it to? Someone with lots of experience who could really do a good job of bringing the book to life?
    Hollywood studio crony 1: Nah, lets give it to that guy that directed Torque and all those Brittney Spears videos.
    Hollywood studio crony 2: Good call!

    End of cynicsim

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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    Quote Originally Posted by Clockwork_Killa View Post
    The departed (which is a subpar attempt at remaking Infernal affairs)
    There was me thinking I was all alone on my opinion of the remake. I watched IA long before the remake was announced, then watched the remake and it just didn't hold up to the original. It was a good film nonetheless but didn't deserve all the praise it received - IA was far more gripping.

    Remaking Akira is simply wrong. I doubt anyone could do justice to that film whilst keeping its scope - I'd imaging it'd be dumbed down with everything that provoked thought and discussion removed.
    My only concern is should I hide my true identity? A costume maybe?

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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    Quote Originally Posted by Clockwork_Killa View Post
    Hollywood studio crony 1:Hmmmm, hey I know lets make a film of William Gibson's Cyberpunk masterpiece Neuromancer!
    Hollywood studio crony 2: Great idea, who should we give it to? Someone with lots of experience who could really do a good job of bringing the book to life?
    Hollywood studio crony 1: Nah, lets give it to that guy that directed Torque and all those Brittney Spears videos.
    Hollywood studio crony 2: Good call!
    This had me in stitches

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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    Bad remake example: Psycho

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    Re: Hollywood officially out of ideas, plans Short Circuit remake

    Good remake example: Ocean's Eleven

    Could easily come up with plenty of good and bad examples but I'm afraid the bad would win.
    My only concern is should I hide my true identity? A costume maybe?

    0iD: Plus weeing in it every now & again does it good
    scaryjim: 10" is just a little large to hold comfortably in one hand, which makes it a lot harder to tap, swipe and generally interact with.

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