John Hughes script stirring up interest

[WyldeMan45]

I, like probably everybody here under 40 was raised on John Hughes films. They where a staple in all of our early lives, and there isn't anybody who entertained me more growing up. He is often overlooked by many when discussion of favorite directors come to mind, but his legacy shouldn't be overlooked. I am interested in this script, and it would be great to see John Hughes work back in theaters.

He passed away in August, but the film legacy of John Hughes may not be over.

The late writer-director -- who was given an Oscar tribute Sunday -- has an unproduced screenplay, "Grisbys Go Broke," floating around the industry ether. Word crept out Friday that Paramount, which has a long history with Hughes, was picking up the script with hope of turning it into a family comedy with Joe Roth ("Alice in Wonderland") producing.

However, the studio told THR that it is not negotiating to purchase the screenplay, which follows a wealthy Chicago family that loses everything and is forced to move to the sticks. But Paramount certainly has no problem with digging back into Hughes material.

Hughes' last feature was Paramount's 2008 Owen Wilson comedy "Drillbit Taylor," which began as a Hughes original but was rewritten by Seth Rogen and Kristofor Brown (Hughes' story credit appeared under the pseudonym Edmond Dantes).

The writer-director may have walked away from Hollywood in 1994, but he never lost his desire to write. After his death, family members found reams of unpublished and unproduced material.

Hughes also worked with Fox, Universal and Disney, but many of his 1980s classics were developed at Paramount, including "She's Having a Baby," "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," "Some Kind of Wonderful," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Pretty in Pink." (His "Home Alone" trilogy at Fox grossed more than $800 million worldwide.)

It seems as if the studio, despite "Drillbit's" disappointing run, would jump at the chance to take part in another Hughes creation. Paramount -- or someone else -- might still go for "Broke."

[recS-12]

Very Interesting. I hope someone somewhere can use his unpublished material, stay true to his ideas and give us more classics.

[WyldeMan45]

Originally Posted by recS-12

Very Interesting. I hope someone somewhere can use his unpublished material, stay true to his ideas and give us more classics.

I think Emilio should do it, bring everything full circle. He's proven he's a good director.

[Idioteque...]

Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

I think Emilio should do it, bring everything full circle. He's proven he's a good director.

Lol no.

[WyldeMan45]

Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Lol no.

Well now that's what I call a good rebuttal. How about offering up who you think would be better. And what's wrong with Emilio's work?

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

Well now that's what I call a good rebuttal. How about offering up who you think would be better. And what's wrong with Emilio's work?

(Do you really WANT to sit through "Men at Work", "Wisdom" and "Bobby" to answer that question?
No, I take that back--He's perfect for directing a John Hughes script.)

[Galactus]

Originally Posted by EricJ

(Do you really WANT to sit through "Men at Work", "Wisdom" and "Bobby" to answer that question?
No, I take that back--He's perfect for directing a John Hughes script.)

WTF? Take that back too

[Show spoiler]

[WyldeMan45]

Originally Posted by EricJ

(Do you really WANT to sit through "Men at Work", "Wisdom" and "Bobby" to answer that question?
No, I take that back--He's perfect for directing a John Hughes script.)

Make fun of Jesus all you want, but leave Men at Work alone!

[tommyboy81]

Sorry Men at Work was a piece of Comedic Art.