The Farrelly Brothers Reviving the Three Stooges in 2009 - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 11-04-2008, 02:24 AM

MGM has signed on Peter and Bobby Farrelly, better known as the Farrelly Brothers (of Dumb & Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Shallow Hal, Stuck on You, The Heartbreak Kid), to direct a contemporary re-imagining of The Three Stooges. The Farrellys are big fans and have tried to get a film setup over at Warner Brothers for over five years, but only recently got the greenlight at MGM. The studio has already set a November 20th, 2009 release date for the currently untitled film. The Stooges, made up of Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard, originally appeared in short films during the 1930's and beyond. No writer has been announced for this project yet, as the Farrelly's will only be directing.

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xander · 11-04-2008, 02:26 AM

Man, this is one of those things that just kills me. Some properties just really need to be left well enough alone. What could anyone possibly have to contribute to reimagining/remaking/reviving/whatever The Stooges?

Blu-Ron · 11-04-2008, 02:28 AM

It's official...
HOLLYWOOD IS DEAD!

Moefiz · 11-04-2008, 02:31 AM

The Stooges....is nothing sacred in Hollywood...

Petra_Kalbrain · 11-04-2008, 03:01 AM

If I trust anyone to do the Three Stooges justice, it's the Farrelly brothers.

EricJ · 11-04-2008, 07:55 AM

They were originally set to do a biopic, IIRC, but it's so much easier to do a "reimagining" out of old tribute material than create anything of real content...

(Even so, at least we've still got the Mel Gibson-produced TV movie.)

J_UNTITLED · 11-04-2008, 06:23 PM

What's amusing is that although many here and elsewhere are decrying about all these remakes and retreads of past properties, many of you and others will be checking this out come next November -- proving that there is a market for this trend and hence more will be churned out.

In the end, it all comes down to money as it is a business first and foremost, sadly.

Red Hood · 11-04-2008, 06:57 PM

no! leave stuff alone!

I wish they would release some of that on blu.

alkalinesi · 11-04-2008, 10:50 PM

honestly, im kinda interested to this how this turns out. i mean a modern day stooges is could be ok. plus im a fan of the Farrelly bros and i think they could pull it off.

grip24 · 11-04-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

The Stooges....is nothing sacred in Hollywood...

Look what happened to The Honeymooners remake.....

MAPdead · 11-04-2008, 11:20 PM

Not sure what to think of this.

GORT · 11-04-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

What's amusing is that although many here and elsewhere are decrying about all these remakes and retreads of past properties, many of you and others will be checking this out come next November -- proving that there is a market for this trend and hence more will be churned out.

In the end, it all comes down to money as it is a business first and foremost, sadly.

Speak for yourself I will not see this movie as I will not see the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still or any remake of a classic movie If It's Not Broken Don't Fix It

alkalinesi · 11-05-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GORT

Speak for yourself I will not see this movie as I will not see the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still or any remake of a classic movie If It's Not Broken Don't Fix It

off of the stooges for a minute and on to the day the earth stood still. im happy theyre remaking it. i never seen the original, i will when it hits blu, but the reason i never really had an interest was because it was black and white(right?) and im sure the special effects arent great being from the year it was made. but im 24 so that could be the reason. but im deff checking the new one out.

EricJ · 11-05-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by grip24

Look what happened to The Honeymooners remake.....

Yeah, got turned into a black urban comedy, like just when the Fat Boys made...."Disorderlies". Hmm.

cravnsn · 11-05-2008, 10:35 AM

Someone needs to slap these guys in the face, poke them in the eyes & drop a large wrench on their heads

cravnsn · 11-05-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alkalinesi

off of the stooges for a minute and on to the day the earth stood still. im happy theyre remaking it. i never seen the original, i will when it hits blu, but the reason i never really had an interest was because it was black and white(right?) and im sure the special effects arent great being from the year it was made. but im 24 so that could be the reason. but im deff checking the new one out.

You’re hindering yourself and missing out on some truly great cinema.

Go Blue · 11-05-2008, 02:50 PM

This should be left alone, imo.

P@t_Mtl · 11-05-2008, 03:00 PM

Don't care one way or the other, for me 3 Stooges have always been boring with a capital B, will not bother seeing this movie either

Blu-Ron · 11-05-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GORT

Speak for yourself I will not see this movie as I will not see the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still or any remake of a classic movie If It's Not Broken Don't Fix It

+1

Riff Magnum · 11-05-2008, 03:19 PM

Is Jack Black gonna play Curly?

I honestly don't think anyone can pull off the 3 Stooges, except the 3 Stooges.
Am i wrong, here?

11-04-2008, 02:24 AM	#1
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	The Farrelly Brothers Reviving the Three Stooges in 2009 MGM has signed on Peter and Bobby Farrelly, better known as the Farrelly Brothers (of Dumb & Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Shallow Hal, Stuck on You, The Heartbreak Kid), to direct a contemporary re-imagining of The Three Stooges. The Farrellys are big fans and have tried to get a film setup over at Warner Brothers for over five years, but only recently got the greenlight at MGM. The studio has already set a November 20th, 2009 release date for the currently untitled film. The Stooges, made up of Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard, originally appeared in short films during the 1930's and beyond. No writer has been announced for this project yet, as the Farrelly's will only be directing. Source

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11-04-2008, 02:26 AM	#2
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Man, this is one of those things that just kills me. Some properties just really need to be left well enough alone. What could anyone possibly have to contribute to reimagining/remaking/reviving/whatever The Stooges?

11-04-2008, 02:28 AM	#3
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	It's official... HOLLYWOOD IS DEAD!

11-04-2008, 02:31 AM	#4
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	The Stooges....is nothing sacred in Hollywood...

11-04-2008, 03:01 AM	#5
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	If I trust anyone to do the Three Stooges justice, it's the Farrelly brothers.

11-04-2008, 07:55 AM	#6
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	They were originally set to do a biopic, IIRC, but it's so much easier to do a "reimagining" out of old tribute material than create anything of real content... (Even so, at least we've still got the Mel Gibson-produced TV movie.)

11-04-2008, 06:23 PM	#7
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	What's amusing is that although many here and elsewhere are decrying about all these remakes and retreads of past properties, many of you and others will be checking this out come next November -- proving that there is a market for this trend and hence more will be churned out. In the end, it all comes down to money as it is a business first and foremost, sadly.

11-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#8
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	no! leave stuff alone! I wish they would release some of that on blu.

11-04-2008, 10:50 PM	#9
alkalinesi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:South Jersey Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:20 Trading Score:52	honestly, im kinda interested to this how this turns out. i mean a modern day stooges is could be ok. plus im a fan of the Farrelly bros and i think they could pull it off.

11-04-2008, 11:20 PM	#11
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	Not sure what to think of this.

11-05-2008, 10:35 AM	#15
cravnsn Banned Member since:Aug 2008	Someone needs to slap these guys in the face, poke them in the eyes & drop a large wrench on their heads

11-05-2008, 02:50 PM	#17
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	This should be left alone, imo.

11-05-2008, 03:00 PM	#18
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Don't care one way or the other, for me 3 Stooges have always been boring with a capital B, will not bother seeing this movie either

11-05-2008, 03:19 PM	#20
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Is Jack Black gonna play Curly? I honestly don't think anyone can pull off the 3 Stooges, except the 3 Stooges. Am i wrong, here?

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