New ideas and original scenarios seem to find in limited quantities at Hollywood and one of the easiest ways to be successful at the box office is to recreate a previously premise developed resonated to the public and that has proven success. But if some fans of productions that will be restored fiercely reject new versions, others are curious to see their favorite movies in new clothing.
10. Oldboy
The outstanding thriller of Chan-Wook Park is from a while in the attention of Hollywood and Mandate Pictures and Vertigo Entertainment Studios called Spike Lee in directorial chair that will remake to release the future year. Director of color has some notable successes to his credit (Inside Man, Malcolm X) and could be the right choice to readjust this terrifying story involving a father, a daughter and a evil antagonist who booked for protagonist a lot of “surprises”.
09. The Birds
Currently, the major recreation of the classic horror of Alfred Hithccock from 1963 has established key elements of production: director (Dennis Iliadis), a famous actress in a leading role (Naomi Watts) and a finished script (with several co-authors ). What still has to go further approval from the studio Universal, which explains why the film’s releases date was moved from 2011 to 2013 and threatens to overcome and this year.
08. RoboCop
Alex Murphy, the police-cyborg of dystopian future described in RoboCop will be interpreted in this new version by Joel Kinnaman (The Killing). According to the director appointed by MGM, Joe Padilha (Elite Squad), the remake will fill the gaps of original version of the story and will focus on the transformation of man Alex Murphy who was to receive, through advanced technology, unmatched advantages in the fight with criminals. The launch of film for whose script will handle Nick Schenk (Gran Torino) will be held on 9 august 2013.
07. Point Break
The movie from 1991 that had in the main roles Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves was directed by Kathyn Bigelow, who then came to win an Oscar (The Hurt Locker). Who will sit at the helm remake has not yet been determined, but it seems that we will soon find this out. Alcon Entertainment film has labeled “urgent” and hopes to find how quickly a name known to occupy the director’s chair to be able to release the film in 2013, as he proposed.
06. Annie
Musical remake of the Oscar-nominated movie from 1982 might have in the lead role Will Smith’s daughter, Willow, and his famous father and also considering participation in distribution. The premise of the film fits like a glove for them because Annie is the story of an orphan child with an unparalleled musical talent, whose talent and charm won the hearts multimillionaire in whose care is entrusted. Smith will be with Jay-Z, co-producer of the film, at the script will work and Emma Thompson.
05. My Fair Lady
Developing a new version of the classic production from 1964 was confirmed on several occasions last year, and one that will come this time lower class facial skin transformed as a result of a kind of social experiment, in perfect representative elites, could be Carey Mulligan. Role excellently played by Audrey Hepburn in the original version, was originally proposed to Keira Knightley. Male plant is desired for Colin Firth, whose participation would outline interesting distribution for this remake. The launch announced year, 2013, but may be too bold for this film that has not even called yet creative team.
04. The Crow
To restore the movie, Relativity Media has judged with Weinstein Company for production rights and finally reached an agreement beneficial to both parties. While some fans would be glad to mean abandoning the project, people from going further with Relativity Media production, which was at the helm F. Javier Gutiérrez announced, who took the reins from his colleague with common origins Juan Carlos Fresnadilo.
03. The Evil Dead
More than 30 years since the release of Sam Raimi’s original film, filmmaker Fede Alvarez agreed to work with a new version. “Novelty” will consist in the fact that this role will be once a young girl, Mia, who, despite her addiction and various substances that soften her existence must face evil powers facing the cottage who choose to relax with friends.
02. Dirty Dancing
A film that explores the tribulations of first love and the power of dance is exciting and Fooloose, having received a remake last year with good results at the box office. It could be the case of Dirty Dancing – however, “who could take the place of Patrick Swayze?”, wonders the movie fans. The new version has on board the director of High School Musical, Kenny Ortega and the principal roles – although not yet made offers – are covered by Justin Timberlake and Emma Stone.
01. A Star Is Born
Clint Eastwood delayed the producing of this remake because of pregnancy of Beyoncé Knowles, artist chosen for the lead role. How it was born in early January, the filmmaker was able to continue work on the musical about young singer (Judy Garland shone in this role from 1954) on her way to fame by a musician in derives, that wants to start in the future year.
