I agree... nooooooo! Leave it alone! Leave us safe with our memories! Don't destroy Gunsmoke as was done with so many classic shows!
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| Author: | CAP [ Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:24 pm ] |
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Ryan Reynolds has the role of Green Lantern Now why in the world would they remake "The Big Valley"? There was only one Barbara Stanwyck (and Lee Majors, Peter Breck or Richard Long). 'Big Valley' film rolls out Daughter of the '60s series co-creator set to produce By Jay A. Fernandez July 13, 2009, 07:09 PM ET Kate Edelman Johnson is planning a return to "The Big Valley." The producer is spinning a feature film out of the 1960s TV show co-created by her father, producer Louis F. Edelman, and writer A.I. Bezzerides. The Western series, which ran on ABC from 1965-69, starred Barbara Stanwyck as the matriarch of a ranching clan in the 1870s San Joaquin Valley. Lee Majors, Richard Long and Linda Evans were among the regulars. Daniel Adams ("The Golden Boys") has written the screenplay and will direct. Johnson and Adams' Panther Entertainment will produce, with an April start date planned for principal photography in Michigan and New Mexico. Brian and Ethan Gilmore of Capitoline Global Finance, Anthony Gudas of Tax Credit Finance and Scot Butcher are financing. Edelman produced such films as "White Heat" (1949) and "You Were Never Lovelier" (1942) as well as such TV series as "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" and "The Danny Thomas Show." Bezzerides wrote the 1955 film "Kiss Me Deadly" and the novel that inspired "They Drive By Night" (1940). Adams is in postproduction on "The Lightkeepers," which he co-wrote and directed, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Blythe Danner. 'Big Valley' film rolls out Daughter of the '60s series co-creator set to produce By Jay A. Fernandez July 13, 2009, 07:09 PM ET Kate Edelman Johnson is planning a return to "The Big Valley." The producer is spinning a feature film out of the 1960s TV show co-created by her father, producer Louis F. Edelman, and writer A.I. Bezzerides. The Western series, which ran on ABC from 1965-69, starred Barbara Stanwyck as the matriarch of a ranching clan in the 1870s San Joaquin Valley. Lee Majors, Richard Long and Linda Evans were among the regulars. Daniel Adams ("The Golden Boys") has written the screenplay and will direct. Johnson and Adams' Panther Entertainment will produce, with an April start date planned for principal photography in Michigan and New Mexico. Brian and Ethan Gilmore of Capitoline Global Finance, Anthony Gudas of Tax Credit Finance and Scot Butcher are financing. Edelman produced such films as "White Heat" (1949) and "You Were Never Lovelier" (1942) as well as such TV series as "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" and "The Danny Thomas Show." Bezzerides wrote the 1955 film "Kiss Me Deadly" and the novel that inspired "They Drive By Night" (1940). Adams is in postproduction on "The Lightkeepers," which he co-wrote and directed, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Blythe Danner. |
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| Author: | CAP [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:52 pm ] |
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OH NO!..... NBC rewinds 'Rockford' Network taps Shore for new take on '70s show By CYNTHIA LITTLETON 'Rockford Files' NBC plans a new take on ’70s skein 'The Rockford Files.' David Shore Shore More Articles: 'Dance,' 'Talent' continue to top ratings Web, TV projects are equal at ITVFest Emmys cut awards from telecast Noxon, Olmstead set Grady Twins slate Nickelodeon unveils new logo Planet Green lineup includes Begley Most Viewed: Donnie Wahlberg(7708 views) District 9(4292 views) Charlize Theron ready for 'Arabia'(3099 views) Reality guru Kathy Wetherell dies(2740 views) Bryce Dallas Howard joins 'Twilight'(1847 views) Starz adds 'Fly' to original slate(1289 views) Jim Rockford is looking for a comeback. NBC, Universal Media Studios and Steve Carell's Carousel Television have tapped "House" creator-exec producer David Shore to shepherd a redo of the classic 1974-80 gumshoe drama that starred James Garner and put Stephen J. Cannell on the map as a writer-producer. Garner's Emmy-winning portrayal of the ex-con private eye who lived in a trailer in Malibu (and usually worked as hard to get his clients to pay up as he did on solving cases) turned Jim Rockford into one of the most indelible characters of the smallscreen. Shore said as a fan of the show himself, he's well aware of how high the bar is set for the remake. "It's one of the shows that made me want to become a writer," Shore said. "I had no interest in adapting any old stuff, but this was the one exception." Shore's just starting to think about an approach to bring "The Rockford Files" into the present day, but he intends to stick with the basic foundation of a private eye in L.A. just trying to make a living. "What makes 'Rockford' timeless is that he's vulnerable, he's flawed. He's used to hustling and getting hustled," Shore said. "Sometimes he's a hero and sometimes he runs away." The idea for a "Rockford" revival came from Carousel, which inquired about the rights to the Universal TV property after Carousel cut a production pact with Universal Media Studios in January. Laura Lancaster, NBC/UMS' exec veep of drama, knew that Shore was a big "Rockford" buff, and the match was easily made. "The minute I heard this I said, 'Let's get it on for midseason' ... but we're going to take our time and get it right," said Angela Bromstad, prexy of primetime entertainment for NBC Entertainment and UMS. "We know that David has the right sensibility as a writer to take on this kind of big character." The original "Rockford" was co-created by Cannell and Roy Huggins, a prolific and influential TV scribe who created "Maverick," the offbeat Western that made Garner a star in the late '50s, and "The Fugitive," among other shows. "Rockford," which earned the Emmy for drama series in 1978, was a training ground for a number of future biz heavyweights, including scribes David Chase, Juanita Bartlett, Chas. Floyd Johnson and thesps Dennis Dugan and Tom Selleck. Show's strong supporting cast included Noah Beery Jr., Stuart Margolin, Joe Santos and Gretchen Corbett. |
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| Author: | CAP [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:01 am ] |
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! GRRRRR!!!!! I can't even imagine who they would choose for Matt Dillon. There is no one out there who is 6'7" (James Arness had one inch on Clint Walker's 6'6" frame) and rugged looking (rather than handsome). Seth Rogen's and Will Farrell's need not apply. CBS Films will light up 'Gunsmoke' By Steven Zeitchik and Borys Kit Guns CBS Films is headed back to Dodge. The movie unit is developing a feature reboot of “Gunsmoke” and has hired “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” writer Gregory Poirier to pen the screenplay. Craig Baumgarten, who has produced such pics as journalist drama “Shattered Glass” and martial arts tale “Never Back Down,” will produce the new take. The action-adventure will re-imagine Marshal Matt Dillon, the hero of the classic Western, for modern audiences. The story will be set in the same American West as the original but will feature a contemporary look and modern action twists. Poirier is said to be close to completing a first draft of the script. “Gunsmoke,” which holds the title of the longest-running primetime scripted drama (it had been the longest-running primetime series until “The Simpsons” eclipsed it this year), revolves around a number of characters in Dodge City, Kan., at the time of westward expansion. It focuses principally on three characters: Dillon, the crimefighting leader of Dodge; town physician Galen “Doc” Adams; and Miss Kitty Russell, owner the Long Branch Saloon. The show’s plot lines revolve around dramatic, sometimes gritty, events and a fair share of outlaws and desperadoes. Originally conceived and aired by Norman MacDonnell and John Meston as a CBS radio serial starring William Conrad as Dillon, “Gunsmoke” morphed into a CBS television series in 1955, with James Arness as the marshal. It received a boost from John Wayne, who was at the peak of his popularity and helped promote it. The series held the top spot in the Nielsen ratings for a number of years in the late 1950s and early ’60s and concluded its run in 1975, with much of the cast remaining on board throughout the 20-season run. The WME-repped Poirier is no stranger to action pics or frontier tales: He’s the scribe behind the upcoming Jackie Chan action comedy ‘The Spy Next Door” as well as Disney’s update of the stranded-family saga “Swiss Family Robinson.” The move marks one of the first attempts by CBS Films to plumb its vast television library for titles that merit a big-screen reboot. The Amy Baer-led division is set to release a number of pics during the next 12 months, including the medical drama “Crowley,” the Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy “The Back-Up Plan” and the high school fairy tale “Beas |
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| Author: | California gal [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:57 am ] |
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I agree... nooooooo! Leave it alone! Leave us safe with our memories! Don't destroy Gunsmoke as was done with so many classic shows!
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| Author: | SunKrux [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:19 pm ] |
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I keep telling people that sadly Hollyweird is AFRAID to take chances now so they "remake/reinvision" old stuff to make it "new". Sometimes it works and some times it doesn't. It's sad cause I'm willing to bet there are a LOT of great ORIGINAL ideas out there that will probably never see the light of day.
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| Author: | CAP [ Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:52 pm ] |
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NBC has decided to "remake" Prime Suspect for the American Audience. I think they should leave it well enough alone 
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| Author: | Veronica77 [ Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:22 pm ] |
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And it's not only happening in the USA. There's a Swedish detective series called Wallander, that the Brits have made into an English version for the Brittish public!!! |
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| Author: | CAP [ Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:00 pm ] |
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Veronica77 wrote: And it's not only happening in the USA. There's a Swedish detective series called Wallander, that the Brits have made into an English version for the Brittish public!!! Veronica, have seen Wallander with Kenneth (on DVD). They did film it, at least, in Sweden.  Of the actors who could play DCI Jane Tennison, I have a favorite, Mary McDonnell. Though, it will be hard for me to see anyone else, other than Helen Mirran as "Gov". |
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| Author: | CAP [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:16 pm ] |
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The same people who re-imaged "Tron" are going to do the same to "Black Hole" |
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| Author: | CAP [ Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:40 am ] |
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*sigh* ..... and they will air on NBC. Shame. -- "Prime Suspect," from UMS and ITV, centers on a courageous female detective who investigates complex mysteries in a politically explosive big city. Steinberg and Erwin Stoff are executive producing. -- The new "Rockford Files," from UMS and Steve Carell's Carousel Prods., centers on Jim Rockford, a roguish private eye who tackles the dangerous, quirky and unpredictable cases that no other detective wants to handle. Shore and Carell are exec producing. |
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| Author: | CAP [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:02 pm ] |
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I posted before about a possible remake.... *sigh*.... the possibility has been greenlighted: The Hollywood Reporter, reported this morning: CBS books 'em: 'Hawaii Five-O' greenlighted "Hawaii Five-O" is a go. CBS has greenlighted an updated version of the classic cop series from hot feature scribes Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci and "CSI: NY" executive producer Peter Lenkov. The project, from CBS Studios, scored a sizable commitment when it landed at CBS in October. It is described as an updated take on the original series that is centered on an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police headed by Steve McGarrett and answerable only to the governor. The classic procedural, created by Leonard Freeman, ran on CBS from 1968-80 and became famous for its opening music and for its staple "Book 'em, Danno" closing line. Kurtzman and Orci co-wrote the story for the pilot with Lenkov, who penned the script under their supervision. All three are executive producing. CBS and CBS Studios, which has the rights to "Hawaii Five-O," first took a stab at developing a contemporary take last season with "Criminal Minds" executive producer/showrunner Ed Bernero. Kurtzman and Orci, co-creators/exec producers of Fox's sophomore drama "Fringe," know a thing or two about reinvigorating TV series: They recently penned the J.J. Abrams-directed blockbuster "Star Trek." Their feature writing credits also include the two "Transformers" movies and "Mission: Impossible III." Lenkov serves as exec producer/co-showrunner on CBS/CBS Studios crime drama "CSI: NY" alongside Pam Veasey. |
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| Author: | California gal [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:11 pm ] |
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I have a feeling it'll be "Hawaii 5-O" in name only--and possibly the series location. <sigh> But we can hope... |
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| Author: | sheenabeena123 [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:29 pm ] |
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Oooooh boy... http://scifiwire.com/2010/01/fox-develo ... chwood.php |
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| Author: | California gal [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:34 pm ] |
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sheenabeena123 wrote: I never watched either Dr. Who or Torchwood, but I'm laughing out loud at the article and most of the comments. Wonder if the ears of TPTB at Fox are burning. I hesitated to watch Human Target Sunday purely because it's on Fox, and I'm still nervous about it. Their history for sustaining even good series NOT good. |
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| Author: | SunKrux [ Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:16 pm ] |
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California gal wrote: sheenabeena123 wrote: I never watched either Dr. Who or Torchwood, but I'm laughing out loud at the article and most of the comments. Wonder if the ears of TPTB at Fox are burning. I hesitated to watch Human Target Sunday purely because it's on Fox, and I'm still nervous about it. Their history for sustaining even good series NOT good. The thought of "rebooting" Doctor Who for US markets makes me mad. There is nothing wrong with Doctor Who the way it is, period. As for Torchwood....it would not be the same, even IF RTD, Julie Gardner and John Barrowman are involved because in the US the language and content of the show as it is now would NOT be allowed. It is a very, let me stress VERY adult show. When Children of Earth aired on BBC America, they blurred out John's butt-crack. You heard me, his butt-crack. So if the FCC here in the US has to do that...there is no way that RTD, Julie or any of the other writers for the show currently could write any of the scripts they wrote for the show as it aired in the UK. US viewers who "rule the ratings" would have heart-attacks about the show if it aired as it is in the UK. I'm so sick of the US production companies thinking "OMG that UK show is such a big hit, even here that we MUST OWN IT and make it American" mentality. Makes me sick. No wonder there are so many foreginers who hate the US. We (collective we, excluding some of us though) Americans are so arrogant to think that we can make a show better by simply Americanizing it. When will we learn that we are NOT the only country in the world that can (and does) make good television? :rolleyes: No I won't be watching either incarnations (if they actually make it to air) of two shows I love simply because I honestly believe that they can not be improved by being Americanized. *insert tantrum smiley here* |
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