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Pavan · 10-10-2002, 09:43 PM

Hollywood Does 'Dallas' Remake

NEW YORK (Variety) - Villainous oilman J.R. Ewing is about to get shot again.

Regency Enterprises, a production company based at Twentieth Century Fox, is striking a seven figure deal to turn the primetime soap opera "Dallas" into a feature film.

"I like the idea of doing it for the 21st century, with a new cast," series creator Dave Jacobs told Daily Variety.

"We've got a new take on it. It's a much bigger canvas today and it belongs up on the big screen. Before people would have been interested in who is screwing each other. Now it's the national crimes that are affecting everyone. The conflict is still about family conflicts, but the stakes are higher now. That's the thing that excites me about it."

"So few of the great TV titles actually have a good enough story to work as a stand alone movie," added Michael Costigan, a former Sony Pictures executive who will produce with Jacobs. "I believe 'Dallas' is the jewel in the crown."

At Sony, Costigan oversaw production on "Charlie's Angels," the successful adaptation of the TV series of the same name. Costigan quit last year to form his own production shingle.

No writer is yet attached to the "Dallas" remake.

"Dallas," which ran on CBS from 1978 to 1992, was ranked either first or second for five straight years in the early 1980s. The famous "Who Shot J.R.?" episode garnered one of the highest ratings for a series in history of TV. The show, which is still running in syndication in many countries, has revenues of more than $1.3 billion.

Jacobs, who also created "Knot's Landing," added that, despite its new themes and storyline, the picture will retain the spirit of the original "Dallas."

"Dallas" revolved around the machinations of the wealthy. It starred Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing. "Dallas" the film will be populated by the characters who turned the series into a hit: Bobby and Pam, Jock and Miss Ellie, Lucy and Ray, Sue Ellen and Cliff Barnes and, of course, the devilish J.R. Ewing. It will be set at Southfork Ranch, as well.

TVJunkie101 · 10-11-2002, 09:00 AM

This should be very interesting to see. Can't wait!

Screenwriter · 08-28-2004, 02:37 AM

Larry Hagman said that he would like to see Bruce Willis take the roll of J.R. Ewing. However, I disagree.

Julianna Moore could pull off Pamela!

isiahthomas · 11-15-2004, 12:13 PM

I heard that Tommy Lee Jones was gonna play JR Ewing.

Screenwriter · 11-15-2004, 04:01 PM

I can halfway actually see TLJ play J.R. but, um, no. How about Brad Pitt?

I'm still rooting for Julianna Moore for Pamela.

isiahthomas · 11-16-2004, 11:38 AM

LOL@you think Brad Pitt would make a good JR Ewing hahahahahahahahahahahaha. That ain't happening.

Screenwriter · 01-05-2005, 11:35 AM

George Clooney? NAH. I don't know. Brad Pitt was a throw out.

I hear they're going to, instead of using Oil, use Wind Energy.

Ewing Energy.

jayman75 · 03-24-2005, 11:55 AM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...sure_dallas_dc

More information about the movie...

James"Thunder"Early · 03-24-2005, 12:01 PM

Leave this show alone. I don't think anybody can copy the original actors.

Screenwriter · 03-24-2005, 02:51 PM

The screenwriter writing the screenplay sounds like a dedicated fan.

Pitooey · 03-24-2005, 03:06 PM

I could see Michael douglas in the role of JR.

Janice · 03-29-2005, 05:41 PM

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlf...dallas%20movie

ZETA-JONES TIPPED TO STAR IN DALLAS MOVIE

CATHERINE ZETA-JONES has been tipped to star in the big-screen version of classic TV show DALLAS - but producers are refusing to confirm BRAD PITT as her co-star.

The OSCAR-winning beauty will play wholesome PAMELA EWING in the Texan oil drama, which originally ran for 13 years from 1978.

Her OCEAN'S TWELVE co-star Pitt is also expected to join her on the movie, which begins filming later this year (05).

Screenwriter ROBERT HARLING says, "The story starts with Bobby and Pam meeting and getting married.

"It is reinventing the Ewing family as if they exist in 2006 when the movie comes out.

"We want to make a big, all-star, flashy, go-for-it version of the TV series."

TJL · 03-29-2005, 05:47 PM

I hate to sound like an ugly American, but can we do just one movie without a British actress playing an American?

Screenwriter · 03-29-2005, 07:09 PM

You racist.
Let Terri Schiavo live? I'm sorry. Was reading of the signatures. What if it's God's Will to take Schiavo? What if he's saying, "come on, Schiavo!"

Anyway, to get back on topic. This sounds interesting. I was thinking Julianne Moore could play Pam.

TJL · 03-29-2005, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screenwriter

You racist.

Yeah, I'm going to Hell.

10-10-2002, 09:43 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Dallas hits the Big Screen Hollywood Does 'Dallas' Remake NEW YORK (Variety) - Villainous oilman J.R. Ewing is about to get shot again. Regency Enterprises, a production company based at Twentieth Century Fox, is striking a seven figure deal to turn the primetime soap opera "Dallas" into a feature film. "I like the idea of doing it for the 21st century, with a new cast," series creator Dave Jacobs told Daily Variety. "We've got a new take on it. It's a much bigger canvas today and it belongs up on the big screen. Before people would have been interested in who is screwing each other. Now it's the national crimes that are affecting everyone. The conflict is still about family conflicts, but the stakes are higher now. That's the thing that excites me about it." "So few of the great TV titles actually have a good enough story to work as a stand alone movie," added Michael Costigan, a former Sony Pictures executive who will produce with Jacobs. "I believe 'Dallas' is the jewel in the crown." At Sony, Costigan oversaw production on "Charlie's Angels," the successful adaptation of the TV series of the same name. Costigan quit last year to form his own production shingle. No writer is yet attached to the "Dallas" remake. "Dallas," which ran on CBS from 1978 to 1992, was ranked either first or second for five straight years in the early 1980s. The famous "Who Shot J.R.?" episode garnered one of the highest ratings for a series in history of TV. The show, which is still running in syndication in many countries, has revenues of more than $1.3 billion. Jacobs, who also created "Knot's Landing," added that, despite its new themes and storyline, the picture will retain the spirit of the original "Dallas." "Dallas" revolved around the machinations of the wealthy. It starred Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing. "Dallas" the film will be populated by the characters who turned the series into a hit: Bobby and Pam, Jock and Miss Ellie, Lucy and Ray, Sue Ellen and Cliff Barnes and, of course, the devilish J.R. Ewing. It will be set at Southfork Ranch, as well.
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03-24-2005, 12:01 PM	#9
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11-15-2004, 12:13 PM	#4
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I heard that Tommy Lee Jones was gonna play JR Ewing.

11-15-2004, 04:01 PM	#5
Screenwriter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2002 Posts: 760	I can halfway actually see TLJ play J.R. but, um, no. How about Brad Pitt? I'm still rooting for Julianna Moore for Pamela.

11-16-2004, 11:38 AM	#6
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	LOL@you think Brad Pitt would make a good JR Ewing hahahahahahahahahahahaha. That ain't happening.

01-05-2005, 11:35 AM	#7
Screenwriter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2002 Posts: 760	George Clooney? NAH. I don't know. Brad Pitt was a throw out. I hear they're going to, instead of using Oil, use Wind Energy. Ewing Energy.

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03-29-2005, 05:41 PM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlf...dallas%20movie ZETA-JONES TIPPED TO STAR IN DALLAS MOVIE CATHERINE ZETA-JONES has been tipped to star in the big-screen version of classic TV show DALLAS - but producers are refusing to confirm BRAD PITT as her co-star. The OSCAR-winning beauty will play wholesome PAMELA EWING in the Texan oil drama, which originally ran for 13 years from 1978. Her OCEAN'S TWELVE co-star Pitt is also expected to join her on the movie, which begins filming later this year (05). Screenwriter ROBERT HARLING says, "The story starts with Bobby and Pam meeting and getting married. "It is reinventing the Ewing family as if they exist in 2006 when the movie comes out. "We want to make a big, all-star, flashy, go-for-it version of the TV series."

03-29-2005, 05:47 PM	#13
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03-29-2005, 07:09 PM	#14
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