'The Wizard of Oz' to Be Remade - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-24-2007, 11:21 PM

Beloved screen classic The Wizard of Oz is to remade by comic book writer Todd McFarlane.

The 1939 classic is to get a gritty makeover in the new version, which will be released to coincide with the original's 70th anniversary.

McFarlane, who created violent comic book series Spawn and has written for Spider-Man in the past, says, "My pitch was 'How do we get the people who went to The Lord of The Rings to embrace Oz.' I want to create an interpretation that has the 2007 wow factor."

A History of Violence screenwriter Josh Olson has been handed the scripting duties.

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Zoneboy · 08-24-2007, 11:26 PM

That's all we need, Another remake of this classic.

Ireneparalegal · 08-24-2007, 11:37 PM

Hey, remember the Wiz??????? Leave classics alone for God's sake!!!!!

Zoneboy · 08-24-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Hey, remember the Wiz??????? Leave classics alone for God's sake!!!!!

Exactly the one I was referring to.

Mikado · 08-25-2007, 01:00 AM

Well, it seemed to work a couple years ago for King Kong....althought *I* refuse to watch it!!!

Same goes for Oz, the 1939 version is good enough for me ...Judy forever!!!!!

ClassicTVGal · 08-25-2007, 01:07 AM

Ugh! I don't even WANT to know what he's going to do to it!

coffield3 · 08-25-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Well, it seemed to work a couple years ago for King Kong....althought *I* refuse to watch it!!!

Same goes for Oz, the 1939 version is good enough for me ...Judy forever!!!!!

Exactly! they are running out of ideas so they are remaking everything! i hope they leave wizard of oz alone!

catlover79 · 08-25-2007, 01:23 AM

Didn't Hollywood learn after the 1978 Motown financed disaster, The Wiz? I have seen The Wiz on stage (a private high school drama presentation) and it was far better than the movie.

Do a web search - Motown spent a fortune to make The Wiz and lost even more when it flopped. Diana Ross was done as a movie star.

Who's going to play Dorothy in this version - Lindsay Lohan? Paris Hilton? God help us all.

Max Whittaker · 08-25-2007, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Who's going to play Dorothy in this version - Lindsay Lohan? Paris Hilton? God help us all.

Lindsay's career is essentially over, I think.

TJL · 08-25-2007, 05:41 AM

Personally I have always loved the idea of doing a new version of The Wizard Of Oz.
Todd McFarlane has been talking about this idea for years, and a few years ago his toy divisin did some action figures based on his totally twisted take on the characters.

But...

The Sci Fi Channel is doing a "re-imaging" of the Wizard Of Oz saga this December called "Tin Man."

Looks to me like they missed the boat.

TheLandfordLunchBox · 08-25-2007, 03:54 PM

Posted By:Ireneparalegal

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Leave classics alone for God's sake!!!!!

I agree well put.

GARFIELDKOOL · 08-25-2007, 05:19 PM

I actually liked "The Wiz" It bombed at the theatres, but I think it became popular as it was rerun over the years.

I do agree, The Wizard Of Oz is one of those classics you can't update, even if they do an up to date white version, it just won't work.

Courtnee · 08-25-2007, 06:01 PM

NO.

Brian · 08-25-2007, 06:09 PM

I'm one of the few people here who like "The Wiz." There are people who will strongly disagree with me on this but I liked it better than "The Wizard of Oz." I've never really gotten into the original, even when I was a kid.

That doesn't mean that "The Wizard of Oz" should be remade. Even though I think the original is overrated (and I do not say it lightly) it is one of those films that is so adored and admired by critics and movie buffs alike (except me) that it is untouchable.

Mr. Television · 08-25-2007, 06:18 PM

Leave the classics alone. First Mr. Deeds and now this.

08-24-2007, 11:21 PM	#1
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	'The Wizard of Oz' to Be Remade Beloved screen classic The Wizard of Oz is to remade by comic book writer Todd McFarlane. The 1939 classic is to get a gritty makeover in the new version, which will be released to coincide with the original's 70th anniversary. McFarlane, who created violent comic book series Spawn and has written for Spider-Man in the past, says, "My pitch was 'How do we get the people who went to The Lord of The Rings to embrace Oz.' I want to create an interpretation that has the 2007 wow factor." A History of Violence screenwriter Josh Olson has been handed the scripting duties. COPYRIGHT 2007 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD.
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08-24-2007, 11:26 PM	#2
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08-25-2007, 05:41 AM	#10
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08-25-2007, 01:07 AM	#6
ClassicTVGal Traveler Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 26, 2004 Posts: 3,457	Ugh! I don't even WANT to know what he's going to do to it!

08-25-2007, 05:19 PM	#12
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I actually liked "The Wiz" It bombed at the theatres, but I think it became popular as it was rerun over the years. I do agree, The Wizard Of Oz is one of those classics you can't update, even if they do an up to date white version, it just won't work.

08-25-2007, 06:01 PM	#13
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08-25-2007, 06:09 PM	#14
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I'm one of the few people here who like "The Wiz." There are people who will strongly disagree with me on this but I liked it better than "The Wizard of Oz." I've never really gotten into the original, even when I was a kid. That doesn't mean that "The Wizard of Oz" should be remade. Even though I think the original is overrated (and I do not say it lightly) it is one of those films that is so adored and admired by critics and movie buffs alike (except me) that it is untouchable.

08-25-2007, 06:18 PM	#15
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