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Brian Damage · 03-03-2010, 12:26 AM

The seven castaways of "Gilligan's Island" have found a home at Warner Bros. and Atlas Entertainment.
The studio and production company have begun development on a feature film based on the iconic CBS sitcom, which generated solid ratings during its three seasons between 1964 and 1967 and then found something close to eternal life in syndication.

Charles Roven and Richard Suckle are onboard to produce for Atlas, with Brad Copeland penning the screenplay. Original show producer Sherwood Schwartz is aboard to exec produce along with son Lloyd Schwartz.

Logline's being kept under wraps.

The 98 episodes of "Gilligan's Island," starring Bob Denver as the hapless title character, centered on the wacky misadventures of seven castaways on an uncharted and uninhabited island in the Pacific.

Sherwood Schwartz composed "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle," which ran at the top of each segment, as a way for viewers to understand the premise. Co-stars were Alan Hale Jr., Tina Louise, Dawn Wells, Jim Backus, Russell Johnson and Natalie Schafer.

Final episode aired on April 17, 1967, with the castaways still stranded as the skein wasn't renewed for a fourth season.

Jon Berg is overseeing the project for the studio.

No casting's been set. Sherwood Schwartz said in an interview last year that he was interested in Michael Cera playing the lead role.

Roven's credits include "The Dark Knight," "Batman Begins," "The Bank Job," "The International," "Get Smart" and the upcoming "Season of the Witch."

Copeland's currently writing "Flight of the Navigator" for Disney, and his credits include "Wild Hogs" for Disney along with "Monster Squad" and "Yogi Bear" at Warners. Smallscreen credits include Fox's "Arrested Development" and NBC's "My Name Is Earl."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...1&ref=vertfilm

Marvo301 · 03-03-2010, 12:48 AM

Well if they have to turn Gilligan into a movie at least they have his creator Sherwood Schwartz involved. That gives me at least some hope that this movie might turn out okay.

Brian Damage · 03-03-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Well if they have to turn Gilligan into a movie at least they have his creator Sherwood Schwartz involved. That gives me at least some hope that this movie might turn out okay.

Sherwood has stated that he wants Michael Cera as Gilligan and Beyonce Knowles as Ginger.

Marvo301 · 03-03-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Sherwood has stated that he wants Michael Cera as Gilligan and Beyonce Knowles as Ginger.

I think Micheal Cera would make a great Gilligan! And Beyonce may make a pretty good Ginger. I wonder who he might have in mind for the other roles? I could see Kevin James (King of Queens) as the Skipper. I Don't have any ideas for the other roles.

JWood201 · 03-03-2010, 01:03 AM

Ahh, you all beat me to it! I just got the email from Variety and wasted the last half hour trying to decide how I feel about this.

I'm glad Sherwood's involved, but I need him to write it.

Copeland may have Arrested Development and Earl on his resume, but let's not forget WILD HOGS. Sigh.

I've got a fantastic first 10 pages of my GI screenplay on my laptop, Warner Brothers. Come take a look at it - you almost picked me for your writing fellowship last year, that needs to count for something. o.O

I demand a fantastic storm sequence and real monkeys and character development and a "Dawn Wells as Martha Summers" cameo in which she yells at the Coast Guard (or something equally sassy and amazing) and then I'll consider accepting this nonsense.

Brian Damage · 03-03-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JWood201

Ahh, you all beat me to it! I just got the email from Variety and wasted the last half hour trying to decide how I feel about this.

I'm glad Sherwood's involved, but I need him to write it.

Copeland may have Arrested Development and Earl on his resume, but let's not forget WILD HOGS. Sigh.

I've got a fantastic first 10 pages of my GI screenplay on my laptop, Warner Brothers. Come take a look at it - you almost picked me for your writing fellowship last year, that needs to count for something. o.O

I demand a fantastic storm sequence and real monkeys and character development and a "Dawn Wells as Martha Summers" cameo in which she yells at the Coast Guard (or something equally sassy and amazing) and then I'll consider accepting this nonsense.

I am sure the last survivng castaways will cameo, you should really consider sending in your ideas. It can't hurt.

JWood201 · 03-03-2010, 01:08 AM

They'd never read unsolicited stuff because then if something similar happens in the film, I can sue them. And then if they make sure that nothing similar happens, I'll be upset because I have fantastic ideas, haha.

I'm excited about this, but I'm terrified. Stupid Hollywood - why do I want to work there? haha.

Brian Damage · 03-03-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JWood201

They'd never read unsolicited stuff because then if something similar happens in the film, I can sue them. And then if they make sure that nothing similar happens, I'll be upset because I have fantastic ideas, haha.

I'm excited about this, but I'm terrified. Stupid Hollywood - why do I want to work there? haha.

Hollywood despite all its flaws, still spits out the occasional classic. Good Luck with your dream, I am sure you'll be great.

03-03-2010, 12:26 AM	#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	"Arrested Development" & "My Name is Earl" Writer to Write the Script for GI Flick The seven castaways of "Gilligan's Island" have found a home at Warner Bros. and Atlas Entertainment. The studio and production company have begun development on a feature film based on the iconic CBS sitcom, which generated solid ratings during its three seasons between 1964 and 1967 and then found something close to eternal life in syndication. Charles Roven and Richard Suckle are onboard to produce for Atlas, with Brad Copeland penning the screenplay. Original show producer Sherwood Schwartz is aboard to exec produce along with son Lloyd Schwartz. Logline's being kept under wraps. The 98 episodes of "Gilligan's Island," starring Bob Denver as the hapless title character, centered on the wacky misadventures of seven castaways on an uncharted and uninhabited island in the Pacific. Sherwood Schwartz composed "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle," which ran at the top of each segment, as a way for viewers to understand the premise. Co-stars were Alan Hale Jr., Tina Louise, Dawn Wells, Jim Backus, Russell Johnson and Natalie Schafer. Final episode aired on April 17, 1967, with the castaways still stranded as the skein wasn't renewed for a fourth season. Jon Berg is overseeing the project for the studio. No casting's been set. Sherwood Schwartz said in an interview last year that he was interested in Michael Cera playing the lead role. Roven's credits include "The Dark Knight," "Batman Begins," "The Bank Job," "The International," "Get Smart" and the upcoming "Season of the Witch." Copeland's currently writing "Flight of the Navigator" for Disney, and his credits include "Wild Hogs" for Disney along with "Monster Squad" and "Yogi Bear" at Warners. Smallscreen credits include Fox's "Arrested Development" and NBC's "My Name Is Earl." http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...1&ref=vertfilm
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Well if they have to turn Gilligan into a movie at least they have his creator Sherwood Schwartz involved. That gives me at least some hope that this movie might turn out okay.
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03-03-2010, 01:03 AM	#5
JWood201 TV Nerd Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Posts: 798	Ahh, you all beat me to it! I just got the email from Variety and wasted the last half hour trying to decide how I feel about this. I'm glad Sherwood's involved, but I need him to write it. Copeland may have Arrested Development and Earl on his resume, but let's not forget WILD HOGS. Sigh. I've got a fantastic first 10 pages of my GI screenplay on my laptop, Warner Brothers. Come take a look at it - you almost picked me for your writing fellowship last year, that needs to count for something. o.O I demand a fantastic storm sequence and real monkeys and character development and a "Dawn Wells as Martha Summers" cameo in which she yells at the Coast Guard (or something equally sassy and amazing) and then I'll consider accepting this nonsense.

03-03-2010, 01:08 AM	#7
JWood201 TV Nerd Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Posts: 798	They'd never read unsolicited stuff because then if something similar happens in the film, I can sue them. And then if they make sure that nothing similar happens, I'll be upset because I have fantastic ideas, haha. I'm excited about this, but I'm terrified. Stupid Hollywood - why do I want to work there? haha.