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waichingliu81 · 09-23-2009, 09:08 AM

Hollywood Gives 80s Films A Noughties Revival

10 hours 35 mins ago
© Sky News 2009

Hollywood is cashing in on the nostalgia factor, as it remakes another 80s favourite - Fame.

Despite a different cast and slightly updated music, it still has the same dream - and is just one of many old movies being resurrected for the modern day.

Fame's cast members are declaring it is more of a "reinvention rather than a remake".

Naturi Naughton plays Denise, one of the lead characters.

She said: "We had a great director who wanted to create this vision of keeping in step with the original but not being afraid to step outside of what people would expect."

Dirty Dancing was a surprise hit when originally released and it's that success - and profit - that has inspired Hollywood to try to recreate it.

Others are in the pipeline too, including Clash of the Titans, Nightmare on Elm Street and The Karate Kid which will star Jackie Chan and Will Smith's son, Jaden.

Disney is also planning a remake of Flight of the Navigator, with Short Circuit and Robocop are also rumoured to be on their way.

Hollywood Director, Sam Mendes says the surge in remakes is all down to fear.

"I think they're interested in anything that doesn't lose them their jobs.

"The idea of making something that was once a success gives them a sense of safety but it's dangerous."

It doesn't just stop on the big screen either, Knight Rider is already on TV with a new cast and Teen Wolf, Michael J. Fox's cult 80s film, will reappear as a series on MTV.

Sequels are also proving popular with Frost/Nixon star Michael Sheen set to appear in the follow up to Tron.

But Director, Jon Amiel, the man behind 'Creation', says it's a dangerous move because of what it means for the movie industry in the long term.

"My industry is driven by fear at the moment. Instead of passion and commitment, it's more committee and consensus.

"This interest in rebooting franchises is because people feel safer if it's Batman 2 or Spiderman 3. But ultimately, fear is the enemy of creativity."

There's no doubt about it - the 80's are back.. at least on the big screen. Whether you loved the movies of the era or not, get ready - they look set to stay for a while yet.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090923/...e-8a3eada.html

Cactus Jack · 09-23-2009, 09:23 AM

Just dont touch John Hughes movies and BTTF and Im fine

comedyfreak · 09-24-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

Just dont touch John Hughes movies and BTTF and Im fine

I second that!!

browneyes106 · 09-24-2009, 03:57 PM

I also hope that no John Hughes films are remade. But in the past couple of years many high schools around the U.S. have been doing Breakfast Club plays. So I have a feeling that a remake of a Hughes film could happen at some point.

coffield3 · 09-24-2009, 05:55 PM

I say Nay!!

waichingliu81 · 09-24-2009, 06:47 PM

i think that hollywood is running out of ideas- i've never been a major movie fan compared to tv and one of the reasons is because it continues to churn out sequels, year after year. originality is gone- it's all about making money, even if it means rehashing, remaking old movies, tv shows.

Schmoopie · 09-24-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by browneyes106

I also hope that no John Hughes films are remade. But in the past couple of years many high schools around the U.S. have been doing Breakfast Club plays. So I have a feeling that a remake of a Hughes film could happen at some point.

I remember reading about a school in Washigton State (Seattle area) that did a Breakfast Club play.

browneyes106 · 09-24-2009, 10:12 PM

If you type in The Breakfast Club play on YouTube you find some clips of high school performances and some of them are pretty good.

browneyes106 · 09-24-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by waichingliu81

i think that hollywood is running out of ideas- i've never been a major movie fan compared to tv and one of the reasons is because it continues to churn out sequels, year after year. originality is gone- it's all about making money, even if it means rehashing, remaking old movies, tv shows.

I agree with you on those points. But I also think that Hollywood execs aren't giving enough chances to up and coming screenwriters.

Schmoopie · 09-25-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by browneyes106

If you type in The Breakfast Club play on YouTube you find some clips of high school performances and some of them are pretty good.

Thanks, I'll try it!

I don't have a problem with Fame being remade, but they could have titled it Fame 2000 or something like that. I hate when they remake films and give them the same exact name.

I like "You've Got Mail" because it's essentially a remake of "Shop Around The Corner" but it's updated, has a different name and the storyline is a lot different-and yet it's basically the same movie. "Sleepless In Seattle" was thought to be a remake of "Affair to Remember" but it's only based on it. I love "Sleepless In Seattle" but I cannot bring myself to like "Affair to Remember". I've seen it twice now and didn't care for it either time-even if Cary Grant was in it!

waichingliu81 · 09-25-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by browneyes106

I agree with you on those points. But I also think that Hollywood execs aren't giving enough chances to up and coming screenwriters.

i agree. it is sad that in hollywood it is resorting to remakes, sequels to movies when it should be more encouraging and supportive towards future film makers and screenwriters by enabling them to express their creativity and ideas.

what is happening right now is having a negative effect on the movie industry and if this continues in the long or be it short run, then frankly i could see film fans not going to theaters and buying dvds of movies anymore.

waichingliu81 · 09-25-2009, 02:31 PM

i saw the ads for the movie on tv today and there is something about it that reeks of 'disney, high school musical'. perhaps it is to do with that this version is targeted towards a different demographic, in contrast to the 80s version, where it had that cross-appeal. this version of fame is for kids- despite that in the UK, it was rated 15 by the british board of film classification.

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09-23-2009, 09:08 AM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	80s movies get 00s treatment Hollywood Gives 80s Films A Noughties Revival 10 hours 35 mins ago © Sky News 2009 Hollywood is cashing in on the nostalgia factor, as it remakes another 80s favourite - Fame. Despite a different cast and slightly updated music, it still has the same dream - and is just one of many old movies being resurrected for the modern day. Fame's cast members are declaring it is more of a "reinvention rather than a remake". Naturi Naughton plays Denise, one of the lead characters. She said: "We had a great director who wanted to create this vision of keeping in step with the original but not being afraid to step outside of what people would expect." Dirty Dancing was a surprise hit when originally released and it's that success - and profit - that has inspired Hollywood to try to recreate it. Others are in the pipeline too, including Clash of the Titans, Nightmare on Elm Street and The Karate Kid which will star Jackie Chan and Will Smith's son, Jaden. Disney is also planning a remake of Flight of the Navigator, with Short Circuit and Robocop are also rumoured to be on their way. Hollywood Director, Sam Mendes says the surge in remakes is all down to fear. "I think they're interested in anything that doesn't lose them their jobs. "The idea of making something that was once a success gives them a sense of safety but it's dangerous." It doesn't just stop on the big screen either, Knight Rider is already on TV with a new cast and Teen Wolf, Michael J. Fox's cult 80s film, will reappear as a series on MTV. Sequels are also proving popular with Frost/Nixon star Michael Sheen set to appear in the follow up to Tron. But Director, Jon Amiel, the man behind 'Creation', says it's a dangerous move because of what it means for the movie industry in the long term. "My industry is driven by fear at the moment. Instead of passion and commitment, it's more committee and consensus. "This interest in rebooting franchises is because people feel safer if it's Batman 2 or Spiderman 3. But ultimately, fear is the enemy of creativity." There's no doubt about it - the 80's are back.. at least on the big screen. Whether you loved the movies of the era or not, get ready - they look set to stay for a while yet. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090923/...e-8a3eada.html

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browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I also hope that no John Hughes films are remade. But in the past couple of years many high schools around the U.S. have been doing Breakfast Club plays. So I have a feeling that a remake of a Hughes film could happen at some point.

09-24-2009, 06:47 PM	#6
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i think that hollywood is running out of ideas- i've never been a major movie fan compared to tv and one of the reasons is because it continues to churn out sequels, year after year. originality is gone- it's all about making money, even if it means rehashing, remaking old movies, tv shows.

09-24-2009, 10:12 PM	#8
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	If you type in The Breakfast Club play on YouTube you find some clips of high school performances and some of them are pretty good.

09-25-2009, 02:31 PM	#12
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i saw the ads for the movie on tv today and there is something about it that reeks of 'disney, high school musical'. perhaps it is to do with that this version is targeted towards a different demographic, in contrast to the 80s version, where it had that cross-appeal. this version of fame is for kids- despite that in the UK, it was rated 15 by the british board of film classification.