I’ve been waiting for the Forbidden Planet remake to finally git here! At first, we heard that J. Michael Straczynksi (JMS) had written a script, but then some “wonderful” folk leaked the details of the script, ticking off JMS. And rightfully so. Hence, he scrapped the first version we had heard about and rewrote it.
Then we’ve been waiting.
And waiting some more.
And waiting even longer.
The latest tidbit about the Forbidden Planet movie remake comes from Movies Online, where during an interview for the sci fi movie Splice, they asked Joel Silver about the remake project.
His response was that they’re focused on Forbidden Planet and they’re looking at how to make it.
I’m enthused by his answer, but not excited. I can look at how to buy a Lamborghini from the dealer down the street… doesn’t mean I will or can though.
It was Joel Silver’s intervention that brought Splice to the big screen. Even though it’s not performing as well as the other comedy movies that opened with it, I’m glad it was given a national release. I really enjoyed the story it had to tell and it wasn’t peppered with gore, excessive action, or violence. It’s a well done movie. (Cinema Static on Brusimm‘s Splice Movie Review)
If you’re interested, Joel Silver also talks about Sherlock Holmes 2 and The Apparition in the Movies Online interview.
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After seeing The day the earth stood still” remake …….
Two words!!!!!!!
PLEASE DONT
I hear you on that, but I have faith in JMS! If anyone can pull this off, I think he can. Now, if it will ever happen, that’s another thing because I’ve been following all the FORBIDDEN PLANET news for the last few years. So we’ll see.
I Have A great ideas for the movie, But this idea will not destroy the originally of the movie.
My idea is a part two or three future discovers of the crew of the ship and earth. I need help with my ideas for the movie FORBIDDEN PLANET
The titles name is THE JOURNEY
I cann’t give you the story line because we didn’t do any paper work to
protect ourselves or with those you know that can help with this mega
movie money making project. Plus I have ideas on many more movie
projects and music productions. can you help me are do you you know
any good God Blessd person that want to work with new film ideas and music entertainment.
Thw waiting is over, it’s about time FORBIDDEN PLANET is come out soon
at a theater near me I Thank You the productors and the tem of works
who make this dream happen. Maybe all of you would like to help me
to make FORBIDDEN PLANET Part: 1,or2 & 3 (Title: THE JOURNEY)
more Title names can be added.
I’m sorry for the type o’s it’s late for me. first type o’s my name, team,blessed connect me less make this money making movies.
And get the win the movie awards
Forbidden Planet remake PLEASE DON’T remember the disaster of The Day The Earth Stood Still. When will hollwood understand DON’T F*** WITH A CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
This sounds awful. They are going to do what most directors always do with remakes. They ignore what made the original great, and tweak it to make it their own. The result is that the new movie hardly resembles the original at all. They add more explosions, and special effects while at the same time dumbing down the plot for the Transformers crowd. Please, just rename the movie and forget about remakes. Leave the classic alone.
How about a 200,000 year prequil? The final day of the Krell. That would have some action. Talk about special effects and set possibilities . . . wow.
I don’t want to ever resembles any original movie,
It’s like playing with Star Wars I think is a no,no.
Hands off the movie just will not be the same.
This new name The Search of the Krell on other Planets
yes the Krell was on the original Forbinnen Planet but I thank
they found away to travel to and from.
If any one like to help or work on a joint project on this, welcome it.
Also if I can help with your project or projects email me let me know,
less do this. envite me to the Film Opening and After Party VIP.
Thaink You. All I wish you well.
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This Great piece of Cinema has already been made! Just release it once more to theatres. spend that cash on advertising, and get the younger crowd to go see a REAL motion picture. Sometimes less is more. If it gets remade, you KNOW what is going to happen.
I’m tired of the naysayers trying to prevent remakes and prequels. It’s true that the original FP was a classic if not the greatest SF film ever.
It’s just that the original movie left so many questions unanswered. John’s suggestion of a 200,000 year prequil is an excellent idea. The study of ancient civilizations is always interesting and this made more-so by being an extremely advanced ancient civilization.
It doesn’t have to be a remake as much as a synopsis with a sequel.
Another book that should be made into a movie is ’43,000 Years Later’ . . . a story of a civilization that visits Earth long after its demise and tries to piece together the history that led to its Armageddon.
Harley,
I think part of the issue is how many remakes are coming out and so few original movies… It’s obviously a marketing gamble as studios look to recap some money from past hits. But yes, if a remake is done right, they’re awesome. I totally agree with you there.
-Bruce