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MikeLutton · 03-12-2013, 02:39 PM

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...d-times-427584

Columbia Pictures is looking to bring a version of 1970s TV hit Good Times to the big screen, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The CBS series ran from 1974 to 1979 and starred Jimmie Walker, Esther Rolle and a young Janet Jackson. Walker was known for a number of catchphrases including his trademark "Dy-no-mite!"
Scott Rudin and Eli Bush are producing the Good Times film, while Phil Johnston is onboard to write.
The studio, which scored with a film remake of 1970s hit TV series Charlie's Angels, has been trying to mount big-screen versions of other titles it owns from the era, including I Dream of Jeannie and Fantasy Island.
Email: Tatiana.Siegel@THR.com, Twitter: @TatianaSiegel27

prestige · 03-12-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...d-times-427584

Columbia Pictures is looking to bring a version of 1970s TV hit Good Times to the big screen, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The CBS series ran from 1974 to 1979 and starred Jimmie Walker, Esther Rolle and a young Janet Jackson. Walker was known for a number of catchphrases including his trademark "Dy-no-mite!"
Scott Rudin and Eli Bush are producing the Good Times film, while Phil Johnston is onboard to write.
The studio, which scored with a film remake of 1970s hit TV series Charlie's Angels, has been trying to mount big-screen versions of other titles it owns from the era, including I Dream of Jeannie and Fantasy Island.
Email: Tatiana.Siegel@THR.com, Twitter: @TatianaSiegel27

Great, I hope they bring all the main characters, The Evans Family, Ned The Wino, Bookman, Penny, Keith, all the MAIN characters as regulars...

Neutronman67 · 03-12-2013, 11:04 PM

Wow that sounds great to have the original people who did this show in the 70's only problem is they would all be in their 50's 60's 70's and 80's now in this generation, they should update this show JJ Michael and Thelma are all grown up now with kids and grandkids it would make a decent tv show.

Zoneboy · 03-12-2013, 11:30 PM

If any of the original cast members are signed for this they'll probably be minor or cameo roles. Question is, who would you cast in the roles?

My choices:

James Evans - Reginald VelJohnson
Florida Evans - CCH Pounder
JJ Evans - Jaleel White
Thelma Evans - Lark Voorhies
Michael Evans - Jaden Smith
Nathan Bookman - Forrest Whitaker
Willona Woods - S. Epatha Merkerson
Ned the Wino - Morgan Freeman

MikeLutton · 03-13-2013, 12:20 AM

hope they get a good cast this is what i want to see better not screw it up.hope john amos can be James evans and get some good casting this going be good

Zoneboy · 03-13-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

hope they get a good cast this is what i want to see better not screw it up.hope john amos can be James evans and get some good casting this going be good

John Amos is almost 74, he's too old to play James Evans.

prestige · 03-13-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

John Amos is almost 74, he's too old to play James Evans.

I think they need just regular people playing the role, NOT FAMOUS ACTORS,,,,,NOOOOOOOOOOOO, JUST GET REGULAR PEOPLE

prestige · 03-13-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

If any of the original cast members are signed for this they'll probably be minor or cameo roles. Question is, who would you cast in the roles?

My choices:

James Evans - Reginald VelJohnson
Florida Evans - CCH Pounder
JJ Evans - Jaleel White
Thelma Evans - Lark Voorhies
Michael Evans - Jaden Smith
Nathan Bookman - Forrest Whitaker
Willona Woods - S. Epatha Merkerson
Ned the Wino - Morgan Freeman

People say I look like Thelma, I would love to play her role

Neutronman67 · 03-13-2013, 04:34 PM

Yes that is right the only people who should make cameos on the new movie is Jimmy Walker,Ralph Carter,Ja'net DuBois and they should do it now while they are still alive and before they get really old cause they are up their in age,They would have to find Regular Black People who look exactly like the characters from GT not only that but they have to be good actors, cause if the acting is bad the film is going to bomb big time.

TVFactFan · 03-13-2013, 06:55 PM

Trying to understand the reasoning behind this movie

*ROGER* · 03-13-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by prestige

I think they need just regular people playing the role, NOT FAMOUS ACTORS,,,,,NOOOOOOOOOOOO, JUST GET REGULAR PEOPLE

Like the Brady Bunch movie. That was a good movie and there were no widely known actors except for Shelley Long.

prestige · 03-13-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Trying to understand the reasoning behind this movie

Maybe after JJ book DYNOMITE, some director saw the potential to make money....

TVFactFan · 03-13-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by prestige

Maybe after JJ book DYNOMITE, some director saw the potential to make money....

Well since it's a TV movie it's not too bad

prestige · 03-13-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Well since it's a TV movie it's not too bad

I want to know what the movie will be about, I am sure NOT LIVING IN THE PROJECTS

MikeLutton · 03-14-2013, 01:06 AM

im sure the regular cast members make cameos i hope i hear dynomite one more time

from Jimme Walker

03-12-2013, 02:39 PM	#1
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	Good Times Being Made as a Movie http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...d-times-427584 Columbia Pictures is looking to bring a version of 1970s TV hit Good Times to the big screen, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The CBS series ran from 1974 to 1979 and starred Jimmie Walker, Esther Rolle and a young Janet Jackson. Walker was known for a number of catchphrases including his trademark "Dy-no-mite!" Scott Rudin and Eli Bush are producing the Good Times film, while Phil Johnston is onboard to write. The studio, which scored with a film remake of 1970s hit TV series Charlie's Angels, has been trying to mount big-screen versions of other titles it owns from the era, including I Dream of Jeannie and Fantasy Island. Email: Tatiana.Siegel@THR.com, Twitter: @TatianaSiegel27
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03-12-2013, 11:04 PM	#3
Neutronman67 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2013 Location: Sarasota Posts: 2,538	Wow that sounds great to have the original people who did this show in the 70's only problem is they would all be in their 50's 60's 70's and 80's now in this generation, they should update this show JJ Michael and Thelma are all grown up now with kids and grandkids it would make a decent tv show.

03-13-2013, 12:20 AM	#5
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	hope they get a good cast this is what i want to see better not screw it up.hope john amos can be James evans and get some good casting this going be good

03-13-2013, 04:34 PM	#9
Neutronman67 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2013 Location: Sarasota Posts: 2,538	Yes that is right the only people who should make cameos on the new movie is Jimmy Walker,Ralph Carter,Ja'net DuBois and they should do it now while they are still alive and before they get really old cause they are up their in age,They would have to find Regular Black People who look exactly like the characters from GT not only that but they have to be good actors, cause if the acting is bad the film is going to bomb big time.

03-13-2013, 06:55 PM	#10
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,099	Trying to understand the reasoning behind this movie

03-14-2013, 01:06 AM	#15
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	im sure the regular cast members make cameos i hope i hear dynomite one more time from Jimme Walker