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seventies_sitcoms · 07-29-2005, 02:09 PM

Did anybody ever hear about a Good Times motion picture that was supposed to be made a few years ago? I think Vivica Fox was supposed to play Florida. You used to be able to find info on the net and even on imdb.com, but all of the information is gone. Maybe it was just a rumor.

Brian Damage · 07-29-2005, 10:50 PM

"Good Times" TV Series to Become "Good Times" the Movie
From Rebecca Murray,

Classic 70s Comedy Gets Ready for the Big Screen
It seems every other TV series from the 1970s that might even remotely be suitable fodder for a movie has already been done, or there's a project currently in the works. Now one more series has been snatched up - "Good Times."
Creative Production Group won a battle for the film rights to "Good Times," a Norman Lear sitcom that ran from 1974 through 1979. The series starred Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, and made a star of the ultra-skinny Jimmie Walker.

There's no word yet on the cast or when production may start. CPG's Rodney Omanoff and Graham Kaye will produce the film.

SOURCE: Variety

Trishalla · 07-29-2005, 11:06 PM

there is an article of the Variety Website about it

Trishalla · 07-29-2005, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

"Good Times" TV Series to Become "Good Times" the Movie
From Rebecca Murray,

Classic 70s Comedy Gets Ready for the Big Screen
It seems every other TV series from the 1970s that might even remotely be suitable fodder for a movie has already been done, or there's a project currently in the works. Now one more series has been snatched up - "Good Times."
Creative Production Group won a battle for the film rights to "Good Times," a Norman Lear sitcom that ran from 1974 through 1979. The series starred Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, and made a star of the ultra-skinny Jimmie Walker.

There's no word yet on the cast or when production may start. CPG's Rodney Omanoff and Graham Kaye will produce the film.

SOURCE: Variety

Eric Monte will be the exec producer Mike Evan as far as I know won't be to much involved but I hope that will change

Also Wesley Snipes, Babyface, and the Wayans try to get the rights but could not
I trying to find out more

Dean Winchester · 07-29-2005, 11:40 PM

who else wants to bet they'll try and get Latifah for the part of Florida?

Trishalla · 07-29-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffySlayer79

who else wants to bet they'll try and get Latifah for the part of Florida?

Some How I can't see her saying

"Dam Dam Dam"

it wouldn't work for her

if they want this to be good there going to have to dig deep
and not got with the usuals or the flavors of the month of the current time

I really hope they don't screw this up

I would really hate to have picket the movie

seventies_sitcoms · 07-30-2005, 01:51 AM

They should know by now that making movies out of sitcoms are a bad idea! How many people went to see The Honeymooners? Even Bewitched didn't do as well as expected.

Brian Damage · 07-30-2005, 12:21 PM

It depends how they approach the movie. It has to be cast right.

Trishalla · 07-30-2005, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

It depends how they approach the movie. It has to be cast right.

thats what I'm talking about

you can't have halle berry as florida

Or Beyonce as thelma

you have to have the right people

Dean Winchester · 07-30-2005, 05:53 PM

if she was still living, Nell Carter would've been a good choice for Florida, she would've been about the same age that Esther was at the time too.

He might be too old and established but Danny Glover could do James.

Brian Damage · 07-30-2005, 06:03 PM

I heard Loretta Devine was a front runner to land the role of Florida. I am pretty sure that was just a rumor.

Trishalla · 07-30-2005, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I heard Loretta Devine was a front runner to land the role of Florida. I am pretty sure that was just a rumor.

she would be a good choice for the mother on good times

lol

but for real

I could be happy with her

alienkattuk · 07-31-2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seventies_sitcoms

They should know by now that making movies out of sitcoms are a bad idea! How many people went to see The Honeymooners? Even Bewitched didn't do as well as expected.

quite true.

A black Honeymooners didn't felt right. As much I like Cedric, he was wrong for the part.

I tends to stay away from those movies.

For sure, I won't see Dukes Of Hazzard movie.

The Original is the best!

There was some pretty good movies based on tv shows.

I like The Addams Family movies and The Brady Bunch movies.

the thing about those movies that the producers didn't change a thing.

seventies_sitcoms · 07-31-2005, 12:01 PM

Is this Good Times movie supposed to more drama or more like a comedy, or both like the TV show? I don't know if they will make this movie ultra-depressing or if it will have humor. You never know what Hollywood will try to pull.

I suppose J.J. will be a wannabe rap star, Thelma will look like she belongs in Destiny's Child, and Michael will probably be going around torching the homes of the white and rich. They will probably do something stupid like having a small part for people like Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey.

Brian Damage · 07-31-2005, 12:04 PM

Nothing has been decided about the premise of the movie.

07-29-2005, 02:09 PM	#1
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	The aborted Good Times motion picture Did anybody ever hear about a Good Times motion picture that was supposed to be made a few years ago? I think Vivica Fox was supposed to play Florida. You used to be able to find info on the net and even on imdb.com, but all of the information is gone. Maybe it was just a rumor.

07-29-2005, 11:06 PM	#3
Trishalla Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 06, 2004 Posts: 185	there is an article of the Variety Website about it
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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I heard Loretta Devine was a front runner to land the role of Florida. I am pretty sure that was just a rumor. Attached Images

07-29-2005, 10:50 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	"Good Times" TV Series to Become "Good Times" the Movie From Rebecca Murray, Classic 70s Comedy Gets Ready for the Big Screen It seems every other TV series from the 1970s that might even remotely be suitable fodder for a movie has already been done, or there's a project currently in the works. Now one more series has been snatched up - "Good Times." Creative Production Group won a battle for the film rights to "Good Times," a Norman Lear sitcom that ran from 1974 through 1979. The series starred Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, and made a star of the ultra-skinny Jimmie Walker. There's no word yet on the cast or when production may start. CPG's Rodney Omanoff and Graham Kaye will produce the film. SOURCE: Variety

07-29-2005, 11:40 PM	#5
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	who else wants to bet they'll try and get Latifah for the part of Florida?

07-30-2005, 01:51 AM	#7
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	They should know by now that making movies out of sitcoms are a bad idea! How many people went to see The Honeymooners? Even Bewitched didn't do as well as expected.

07-30-2005, 12:21 PM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	It depends how they approach the movie. It has to be cast right.

07-30-2005, 05:53 PM	#10
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	if she was still living, Nell Carter would've been a good choice for Florida, she would've been about the same age that Esther was at the time too. He might be too old and established but Danny Glover could do James.

07-31-2005, 12:01 PM	#14
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	Is this Good Times movie supposed to more drama or more like a comedy, or both like the TV show? I don't know if they will make this movie ultra-depressing or if it will have humor. You never know what Hollywood will try to pull. I suppose J.J. will be a wannabe rap star, Thelma will look like she belongs in Destiny's Child, and Michael will probably be going around torching the homes of the white and rich. They will probably do something stupid like having a small part for people like Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey.

07-31-2005, 12:04 PM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Nothing has been decided about the premise of the movie.