Short Circuit...rebooted

[ngkf7]

I almost cried when I read this. This movie is a shining example of 80s excellence. Is anyone else as upset as I am?

http://newsinfilm.com/?p=15906

Robot Chicken Writer to Revive 'Short Circuit'

Dimension Films has hired a new writer to plug away at a remake of 1986’s Short Circuit. Stepping up to the screenwriting table is Dan Milano, creator of the show “Greg the Bunny” and a writer for the Emmy Award-winning series “Robot Chicken.”

The original told the story of Johnny Five, a robot built by the military to be a weapon, but it gained a personality after it was struck by lightning. Johnny Five is alive.

When the reboot was announced in April 2008, the original writers, Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson had been hired to write Johnny Five’s return to the screen. It looks like Bob Weinstein was looking for a different take on the character now. It’s a good replacement with talent, but can it save this idea? According to Variety, Milano will add a “subversive edge” to the movie lacking from previous versions. The plan is to infuse advance in technology into the lovable robot.

Producer David Foster insists Johnny’s signature look will remain true to the original. Last year I remarked “we’ll always have a new robot with a personality, Wall-E.” The similarities are definitely there, but the products couldn’t be more different. Here’s what Foster had to say: “We think of Wall-E as an extended trailer for our film, because it’s the same face.” If only the creativity was the same.

[Mr.White]

Originally Posted by ngkf7

I almost cried when I read this. This movie is a shining example of 80s excellence. Is anyone else as upset as I am?

http://newsinfilm.com/?p=15906

+1 dont mess w/ a classic! Plus they kinda already remade it, it was called Wall-E.

[Chordata]

Is Shia LeBeouf going to be in it?

[Solok]

There is absolutely no need for a reboot, this movie is excellent the way it is.

Agreed, Wall-E can already be considered a remake of Short Circuit.

[Chordata]

"Johnny 5 is Alive....again...."

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by O_V_N

"Johnny 5 is Alive....again...."

This time in Platinum, Gold is soooooo 90's.

[Moefiz]

And it continues....reboots and remakes

[Chordata]

Originally Posted by mikejet

This time in Platinum, Gold is soooooo 90's.

Also, who are we kidding, it'll be "Jose Cinco is alive!!"

[Rob71]

So will this wind up being a 2 hour Robot Chicken skit with live actors instead of action figures? Not feeling a positive vibe from this one.

[thedarkangel1975]

Originally Posted by ngkf7

I almost cried when I read this. This movie is a shining example of 80s excellence. Is anyone else as upset as I am?

http://newsinfilm.com/?p=15906

No. it is a film. Just like many of Sheakspere's plays that have been done countless times by schools,etc it is nothing to get worked up about. Just watch the original and enjoy. If the new trailer looks cool then go see the movie, if it does not just skip the movie and view the original.

A note of interest. The movie Invasion of the body snatchers has been done three times with that title and each have been fantastic. The new movie Invasion is suppose to be like them but I have not seen it yet. Relax and get over a remake, a reboot, or different interpation.