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waichingliu81 · 12-17-2007, 04:59 PM

By WENN world entertainment news - Monday, December 17 01:20 pm

John Travolta has been dropped from the new Dallas movie, despite having been attached to the project for more than two years.

Travolta - who had been cast as oil tycoon villain J.R. Ewing in the film adaptation of the 1980s TV soap - was "let go about two weeks ago", according to U.S. reports.

A source tells the New York Post's gossip column PageSix, "John was given a nice seven-figure 'gift' to go away quietly. He also got five family members roles in the movie, and they aren't going to be in it now, either."

And while a friend of Travolta has confirmed the star's non-involvement, he disputes rumours the Grease star was "paid off" to leave the project.

The pal says, "He is not doing the movie. They've gone in a different direction than was originally intended. I don't know about any 'gift,' and I don't think the family member thing is correct."

Travolta is not the only star to have been allegedly dropped from the project. The first major upheaval occurred last year when Shirley MacLaine, who was to play Miss Ellie, Luke Wilson (Bobby Ewing) and Jennifer Lopez (Sue Ellen) were dropped from the cast. Meg Ryan and Matthew McConaughey's names were then brought up, but neither was signed.

Director Robert Luketic was also rumoured to have been let go in favour of Bend It Like Beckham filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, and the budget was downsized from an original GBP32.5 million to "something way less," according to sources.

A spokesperson for 20th Century Fox declined to comment.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/wenn/200712...c60bd6d_1.html

Dean Winchester · 12-17-2007, 05:01 PM

he was the only thing that sounded decent about that movie

waichingliu81 · 12-17-2007, 05:12 PM

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he was the only thing that sounded decent about that movie

looks like this remake is going to flop in the box office. i've never been a fan of the show myself though

catlover79 · 12-17-2007, 05:35 PM

Poor Irene's going to be heartbroken...

friendsfan77 · 12-17-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Poor Irene's going to be heartbroken...

not about J-Lo being dropped tho

waichingliu81 · 12-17-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by friendsfan77

not about J-Lo being dropped tho

catlover79 · 12-17-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by friendsfan77

not about J-Lo being dropped tho

No, just about John Travolta being dropped.

Janice · 12-17-2007, 10:26 PM

Wonder what the deal is there. He'd make a great J.R. I think they should give Ray Liotta's agent a call, even George Clooney.

MrCleveland · 12-17-2007, 10:34 PM

No wonder the writers are on strike. Making remakes, sequels, and direct-to-video crap really makes them seem to be dull.

Mr. Television · 12-17-2007, 11:31 PM

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Nothing Ewing: Dallas Movie Drops Travolta

John Travolta by Jeff Vespa/WireImage.comAttached to the big-screen adaptation of Dallas for more than two years, John Travolta has been released from the role of J.R Ewing and "given a nice seven-figure 'gift' to go away quietly," a source tells Page Six. A pal of the former Vinnie Barbarino confirms the news, saying the film's producers "have gone in a different direction than was originally intended."

What sort of different direction? Originally envisioned as a dramedy, the talk is that Dallas will now be a "comedic, behind-the-scenes" "show-within-a-show" a la Bewitched, and that Ben Stiller has been offered J.R.'s 10-gallon hat. Wow, there is just so much wrong with that previous sentence.

This movie went from bad to worst. I never thought Travolta was the right choice ( I wanted Bruce Willis) but Travolta is 100 times better than Stiller. This movie is going to be a joke.

hno:

Ireneparalegal · 12-17-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Poor Irene's going to be heartbroken...

You and so many others know me too well.

John would have been a great J.R.

However, my understanding is that John wanted the movie to stick to how the actual show was. The producers of this movie are taking it elsewhere and it is infuriating the DALLAS fans (like me). I say, LEAVE IT ALONE!!!! DON'T BOTHER MAKING THE DAMN MOVIE.

Mr. Television · 12-17-2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

You and so many others know me too well.

John would have been a great J.R.

However, my understanding is that John wanted the movie to stick to how the actual show was. The producers of this movie are taking it elsewhere and it is infuriating the DALLAS fans (like me). I say, LEAVE IT ALONE!!!! DON'T BOTHER MAKING THE DAMN MOVIE.

They're going to try to make it like that Bewitched movie now....a show within a show.

hno:

catlover79 · 12-17-2007, 11:41 PM

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They're going to try to make it like that Bewitched movie now....a show within a show.

hno:

The Bewitched movie was a MAJOR disappointment. Keep those behind-the-scenes things for those crappy TV movies.

Ireneparalegal · 12-17-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

They're going to try to make it like that Bewitched movie now....a show within a show.

hno:

God, that is so stupid. Can't those people see how horrible remakes have been lately? I guess they think that us DALLAS fans love the show so much, we'd see any movie abt it. Which is totally wrong. There is no DALLAS fan that I know of or have spoken to, who wants to see this movie made.

Mr. Television · 12-17-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

The Bewitched movie was a MAJOR disappointment. Keep those behind-the-scenes things for those crappy TV movies.

I didn't even watch the Bewitched movie...same with the Dukes of Hazzard. They're just using the names of classic tv shows to get the fans to show up but they don't care if they make a good movie or not. Just recently they announced they're going to make a politically corect version of the A-Team.

12-17-2007, 04:59 PM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Travolta dropped from Dallas movie By WENN world entertainment news - Monday, December 17 01:20 pm John Travolta has been dropped from the new Dallas movie, despite having been attached to the project for more than two years. Travolta - who had been cast as oil tycoon villain J.R. Ewing in the film adaptation of the 1980s TV soap - was "let go about two weeks ago", according to U.S. reports. A source tells the New York Post's gossip column PageSix, "John was given a nice seven-figure 'gift' to go away quietly. He also got five family members roles in the movie, and they aren't going to be in it now, either." And while a friend of Travolta has confirmed the star's non-involvement, he disputes rumours the Grease star was "paid off" to leave the project. The pal says, "He is not doing the movie. They've gone in a different direction than was originally intended. I don't know about any 'gift,' and I don't think the family member thing is correct." Travolta is not the only star to have been allegedly dropped from the project. The first major upheaval occurred last year when Shirley MacLaine, who was to play Miss Ellie, Luke Wilson (Bobby Ewing) and Jennifer Lopez (Sue Ellen) were dropped from the cast. Meg Ryan and Matthew McConaughey's names were then brought up, but neither was signed. Director Robert Luketic was also rumoured to have been let go in favour of Bend It Like Beckham filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, and the budget was downsized from an original GBP32.5 million to "something way less," according to sources. A spokesperson for 20th Century Fox declined to comment. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/wenn/200712...c60bd6d_1.html

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MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,224	No wonder the writers are on strike. Making remakes, sequels, and direct-to-video crap really makes them seem to be dull.
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12-17-2007, 11:31 PM	#10
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...ovie/800029468 Nothing Ewing: Dallas Movie Drops Travolta John Travolta by Jeff Vespa/WireImage.comAttached to the big-screen adaptation of Dallas for more than two years, John Travolta has been released from the role of J.R Ewing and "given a nice seven-figure 'gift' to go away quietly," a source tells Page Six. A pal of the former Vinnie Barbarino confirms the news, saying the film's producers "have gone in a different direction than was originally intended." What sort of different direction? Originally envisioned as a dramedy, the talk is that Dallas will now be a "comedic, behind-the-scenes" "show-within-a-show" a la Bewitched, and that Ben Stiller has been offered J.R.'s 10-gallon hat. Wow, there is just so much wrong with that previous sentence. This movie went from bad to worst. I never thought Travolta was the right choice ( I wanted Bruce Willis) but Travolta is 100 times better than Stiller. This movie is going to be a joke. hno:
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12-17-2007, 05:01 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	he was the only thing that sounded decent about that movie

12-17-2007, 10:26 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Wonder what the deal is there. He'd make a great J.R. I think they should give Ray Liotta's agent a call, even George Clooney.