Dan Aykroyd gives blessing for Female Blues Brothers movie - Blu-ray Forum

ben6543 · 05-25-2018, 03:19 AM

https://etcanada.com/news/330574/dan...others-reboot/

Dan Aykroyd is putting a new band together, and he’s going A-list all the way.

While in Toronto for National Caesar Day to promote his wildly successful Crystal Head Vodka, the former “Saturday Night Live” star shared who he’d like to see cast in the upcoming, all-female reboot of his hit movie “The Blues Brothers”.

“I like Lupita Nyong’o, and I like Taylor Swift,” the 65-year-old comedian revealed. “She’s got all the chops. She can sing, she can burn down guitar.”

Aykroyd — who co-starred as Elwood Blues alongside John Belushi, who played brother Jake — outlined the premise of the new sequel. “In this movie, these ladies inherit the franchise from Elwood. You know, they get the Bluesmobile. They get to drive the Bluesmobile, they get to fight the Klan and the Nazis — it’s really neat.”

The Canadian comedy legend created the original band with Belushi as part of a musical sketch on “SNL”, which spawned a #1 album (1978’s double-platinum “Briefcase Full of Blues”) and the hit movie. He continues to perform as Elwood Blues alongside Jim Belushi, younger brother of the late “Animal House” star.

Just keep Melissa Mccarthy and Paul Feig away from this

Gamma_Winstead · 05-25-2018, 03:21 AM

Groot · 05-25-2018, 03:22 AM

If Taylor Swift was in a female version of The Blues Brothers I'd probably build a doomsday bomb shelter because the world is ending.

Michael24 · 05-25-2018, 03:27 AM

Because it worked so well for Ghostbusters.

doctorD · 05-25-2018, 03:44 AM

Awe Hell naw!!!!

PipesDonatello · 05-25-2018, 04:00 AM

Gave his blessing? Why do I get the feeling that Aykroyd was begging someone to make this.

DragonOfTheBlackPool · 05-25-2018, 04:11 AM

When I clicked on the thread I was expecting to see Melissa McCarthy's name in the Belushi role. Nothing.....

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shinobipopcorn · 05-25-2018, 04:12 AM

They can't inherit the Bluesmobile, it disintegrated once it reached the assessor's office. I might be the biggest fan of the sequel here (given that I actually enjoy it), but even I don't count that car as legit.

I am all for girl versions of movies, but they need to make sense. This one doesn't. A female 007 could work because 007 is the agent code. Laura can take over for Logan and be a new Wolverine. MiB can be anyone. But the Blues Brothers are Jake and Elwood; BB 2000 barely got by with John Goodman's Mack (who knows how it would have been with Belushi's brother).

Kaiju · 05-25-2018, 04:33 AM

Galactus · 05-25-2018, 04:34 AM

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Rzzzz · 05-25-2018, 04:35 AM

Is nothing sacred in Hollywood ? They not only sell their souls but they would sell their own mothers into the sex trade if they could make a buck....

SarahS · 05-25-2018, 04:35 AM

Because Blues Brothers 2000 was so successful?

Monroville · 05-25-2018, 04:41 AM

Well... you have to be for sale in order to sell out. And Dan Aykroyd is definitely "for sale".

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Originally Posted by Rzzzz

Is nothing sacred in Hollywood ? They not only sell their souls but they would sell their own mothers into the sex trade if they could make a buck....

If you believe all the stories about Bill, Harvey and Bryan.. all they need to do is sell themselves into the sex trade, otherwise known as "business as usual" on the west coast.

phobicsquirrel · 05-25-2018, 05:07 AM

Oh dear another gender swap while trying to get attention with using the same name as a known property. This is getting so tiresome.

Foggy · 05-25-2018, 05:07 AM

But Blues Sisters just doesn't have the same ring to it...

shinobipopcorn · 05-25-2018, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

But Blues Sisters just doesn't have the same ring to it...

Soul Sisters sounds good, but keep that no talent skinny trollop AWAY.

Sawasdee1983 · 05-25-2018, 05:57 AM

Oh no, didn't he learn with the stupid female Ghost busters Movie?

GP Legend · 05-25-2018, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shinobipopcorn

Soul Sisters sounds good, but keep that no talent skinny trollop AWAY.

I was just going to say that Soul Sisters was the first thing I thought of for a female version of Blues Brothers. That's probably what they would call it.

Dr. Pavel · 05-25-2018, 06:26 AM

it'll be rather interesting to see whether they'll be able to make the movie without insulting 70% of the audience via social media and news sites. i want to say they learned from previous mistakes, but that might be a reach with these people.

mrpants · 05-25-2018, 07:54 AM

Here we go again

Honestly think the studios are doing this on purpose, the public are being trolled.

Just like Ghostbusters, I'd watch this, I'd just prefer it if they didn't attach a popular iconic name to it to get it to sell. That must be slightly offensive to women too, right? Like you can't sell an all-female film without using a previous male platform to help them?

05-25-2018, 04:00 AM	#6
PipesDonatello Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:540 Blu-ray collection:988 DVD collection:20 Digital collection:12	Gave his blessing? Why do I get the feeling that Aykroyd was begging someone to make this. Last edited by PipesDonatello; 05-25-2018 at 04:05 AM.

05-25-2018, 03:19 AM	#1
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Dan Aykroyd gives blessing for Female Blues Brothers movie https://etcanada.com/news/330574/dan...others-reboot/ Dan Aykroyd is putting a new band together, and he’s going A-list all the way. While in Toronto for National Caesar Day to promote his wildly successful Crystal Head Vodka, the former “Saturday Night Live” star shared who he’d like to see cast in the upcoming, all-female reboot of his hit movie “The Blues Brothers”. “I like Lupita Nyong’o, and I like Taylor Swift,” the 65-year-old comedian revealed. “She’s got all the chops. She can sing, she can burn down guitar.” Aykroyd — who co-starred as Elwood Blues alongside John Belushi, who played brother Jake — outlined the premise of the new sequel. “In this movie, these ladies inherit the franchise from Elwood. You know, they get the Bluesmobile. They get to drive the Bluesmobile, they get to fight the Klan and the Nazis — it’s really neat.” The Canadian comedy legend created the original band with Belushi as part of a musical sketch on “SNL”, which spawned a #1 album (1978’s double-platinum “Briefcase Full of Blues”) and the hit movie. He continues to perform as Elwood Blues alongside Jim Belushi, younger brother of the late “Animal House” star. Just keep Melissa Mccarthy and Paul Feig away from this Last edited by ben6543; 05-25-2018 at 03:26 AM.

05-25-2018, 03:21 AM	#2
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05-25-2018, 03:22 AM	#3
Groot Banned Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Thanos Cock Trading Score:14	If Taylor Swift was in a female version of The Blues Brothers I'd probably build a doomsday bomb shelter because the world is ending.

05-25-2018, 03:27 AM	#4
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Because it worked so well for Ghostbusters.

05-25-2018, 03:44 AM	#5
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	Awe Hell naw!!!!

05-25-2018, 04:11 AM	#7
DragonOfTheBlackPool Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2012 Trading Score:2	When I clicked on the thread I was expecting to see Melissa McCarthy's name in the Belushi role. Nothing..... [Show spoiler]

05-25-2018, 04:12 AM	#8
shinobipopcorn Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2017 Location:Cow Country Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:438 DVD collection:304 MA collection:266 Digital collection:303 iTunes collection:238 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:6	They can't inherit the Bluesmobile, it disintegrated once it reached the assessor's office. I might be the biggest fan of the sequel here (given that I actually enjoy it), but even I don't count that car as legit. I am all for girl versions of movies, but they need to make sense. This one doesn't. A female 007 could work because 007 is the agent code. Laura can take over for Logan and be a new Wolverine. MiB can be anyone. But the Blues Brothers are Jake and Elwood; BB 2000 barely got by with John Goodman's Mack (who knows how it would have been with Belushi's brother).

05-25-2018, 04:33 AM	#9
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:448 Blu-ray collection:1233 Trading Score:102

05-25-2018, 04:34 AM	#10
Galactus Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Pillars of Creation Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:31	[Show spoiler]

05-25-2018, 04:35 AM	#11
Rzzzz Banned Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Behind enemy lines 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1414 DVD collection:535 Blu-ray reviews: 6	Is nothing sacred in Hollywood ? They not only sell their souls but they would sell their own mothers into the sex trade if they could make a buck....

05-25-2018, 04:35 AM	#12
SarahS Power Member Member since:Aug 2016 Blu-ray collection:7 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:1274 Trading Score:97	Because Blues Brothers 2000 was so successful?

05-25-2018, 05:07 AM	#14
phobicsquirrel Banned Member since:Jan 2011	Oh dear another gender swap while trying to get attention with using the same name as a known property. This is getting so tiresome.

05-25-2018, 05:07 AM	#15
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3591 DVD collection:47	But Blues Sisters just doesn't have the same ring to it...

05-25-2018, 05:57 AM	#17
Sawasdee1983 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Germany 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:3293 DVD collection:652 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Oh no, didn't he learn with the stupid female Ghost busters Movie?

05-25-2018, 06:26 AM	#19
Dr. Pavel Senior Member Member since:Apr 2018	it'll be rather interesting to see whether they'll be able to make the movie without insulting 70% of the audience via social media and news sites. i want to say they learned from previous mistakes, but that might be a reach with these people.

05-25-2018, 07:54 AM	#20
mrpants Special Member Member since:May 2011 Location:UK	Here we go again Honestly think the studios are doing this on purpose, the public are being trolled. Just like Ghostbusters, I'd watch this, I'd just prefer it if they didn't attach a popular iconic name to it to get it to sell. That must be slightly offensive to women too, right? Like you can't sell an all-female film without using a previous male platform to help them?

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