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- The Thing
This one’s still in the script stages, where we hope it gets stuck. The original is a flat-out classic, but given how many John Carpenter movies are getting the remake treatment, we suspect it’ll get to the screen in the next three years. - The Birds
The Hitchcock classic is up to be remade, and Casino Royale director Martin Campbell is still believed to be involved. A 2011 release date is mooted, and both Naomi Watts and George Clooney have been linked to the project. No word on a filming start date, though. - Hellraiser
Clive Barker’s classic is coming back to the big screen, this time in the hands of writer/director Pascal Laugier. However, it’s still some way from getting to the screen, given Laugier’s commitment to another project first. 2011 would, therefore, be a good guess for a new Hellraiser project. - Poltergeist
No studio seems as committed to pillaging its back catalogue as MGM is, and Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist is currently on its slate as well. The 1982 original, produced by Spielberg, will be remade by Vadim Perelman. He previously directed House Of Sand And Fog, and the new Poltergeist may make it out for next year. - Oldboy
Steven Spielberg is bringing a new take to Oldboy than the 2003 Korean corker, with Will Smith attached to the project too. Smith has said that the film will be based on the original manga, rather than the film itself. Not strictly a remake, then, but you can bet that the overlap will be noticeable… - Westworld
It’s been an on-off project for so long, that we hope that the late Michael Crichton’s terrific original will be allowed to stand. However, a rampaging robot around a theme park is just the kind of thing Hollywood likes, and the project is still believed to be in the scripting process. - 36
The French original pulled together Daniel Auteuil and Gerard Depardieu, two giants of France’s cinema industry. The American remake, has Martin Campbell attached to it (the same Martin Campbell who is involved with The Birds), and it’s currently being rewritten with the plan being to go into production next year. - Logan’s Run
It’s been caught in development hell for a while, but the planned remake of Logan’s Run is believed to be back on the burner. Joseph Kosinski, who’s currently working on TR2N (or Tron 2, as we prefer to call it), currently has it lined up as his next project, for a 2010/11 release. - Child’s Play
Chucky is coming back to the big screen, potentially with Brad Dourif involved in the project. Seed Of Chucky director and original writer Don Mancini is down to write and direct this remake, which is set for release in 2010. - The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Richard O’Brien is believed to be not best pleased about it, but an option has nonetheless been taken out on a new version of the massive cult musical hit. No more news is available on the project right now, so it’s safe to assume it’s a couple of years away. - Flash Gordon
There’s no start date yet for filming, but Breck Eisner – he of Sahara fame – is down to write and direct. If there’s no room for Brian Blessed, we suggest we organise a worldwide boycott right now… - Rosemary’s Baby
The original: a 70s classic, that still pull its punches now. Directed by Roman Polanski, it’s regarded as one of the best movies of that decade. The remake? It’s being produced by Michael Bay. It’s due out in 2010. - The Jetsons
The animated movie is getting a live action remake, clearly inspired by the stunning pair of Flintstones movies. Ahem. Robert Rodriguez was in talks to be involved in the project, but no formal confirmation has since been forthcoming. Expect it in 2011 at the earliest… - Starfighter
The 1984 cult hit The Last Starfighter could be heading back, with original director Nick Castle at the helm, presumably with a more bountiful budget to play with. It’s still in development, though, with a 2010 release window the earliest we’d get to see it. - Forbidden Planet
The main reason to be interested here is the involvement of Babylon 5’s J Michael Stracyznski. He’s attached to the script for the remake of the 1956 classic, although it doesn’t appear yet that a screenplay has been finalised. Joel Silver is producing, with a 2010 release date planned, but looking unlikely. - Sympathy For Lady Vengeance
Charlize Theron is loosely attached to the planned remake here. Chan-wook Park, the writer/director of the Korean original, is not believed to be involved. Theron is currently linked as producer, but may star when the film gets to the screen, probably in 2010. - Near Dark
Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes company is behind the remake of Kathryn Bigelow’s 1987 vampire flick. Attached to direct is Samuel Bayer, whose CV is filled primarily with musical videos to date. The film seems a little lost in development hell right now, however, and the release date is at best a few years away. - Barbarella
Grindhouse’s Rose McGowan is attached to the lead role in this planned new take on the source material that inspired the Jane Fonda movie of the same name. Robert Rodriguez will be directing, although the film is reportedly having trouble getting its finances together. Don’t expect a release anytime soon… - Red Sonja
Rose McGowan again, although this one’s closer to getting to the screen, giving that the new take on Red Sonja is currently in pre-production. Directing is Douglas Aarniokosoki, who has previously done second unit directing work on Taken, Once Upon A Time In Mexico and Resident Evil Extinction. Presented by Robert Rodriguez (in the words of the poster, anyway), the film will be out in 2010. - Last Tango In Paris
Believe the rumour mill, and Tom Cruise is potentially circling the Marlon Brando classic as fodder for himself and his wife, Katie Holmes. Nothing is in pencil, yet alone ink, but the mere suggestion of it brings us out in the shivers. - Angel Heart
The Robert De Niro/Mickey Rourke horror, originally directed by Alan Parker, has been picked up by the man who used to run New Line Cinema, Michael De Luca. Along with this co-producers, he’s now believed to be in the early stages of putting a new film together based around the book Fallen Angel, which provided the foundation for Parker’s film. It’s a good few years away, though. - The Host
Asian monster movie The Host has been picking up a healthy audience on DVD, but it’s now also getting the American treatment. The film has been snapped up by Gore Verbinski – who remade The Ring – and he will be producing a new version of the film. First time director Fredrik Bond will be wielding the megaphone, and the film is in the very early stages of its production life. - High and Low
Mike Nichols is back behind the camera, for a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s High And Low. The 1963 original was based on the novel King’s Ransom, and the new version has been written by David Mamet. Originally developed by Martin Scorsese, Nichols is likely to get it before the cameras next year. - My Fair Lady
A film that many of us in the land of Geek have a soft spot for, but perhaps not if Keira Knightley, as planned, gets her paws on the role of Eliza Doolittle. Musicals are big business right now, though, and while Knightley isn’t believed as of yet to have committed to the role, the film is likely to go ahead. - Rashomon
Akira Kurasawa again, with this time a new attempt to get his 1950 classic remade, and this time with a little more luck. Funding is in place this time, on a version of the film that will switch the action to modern day America. It’s set for release in 2010, but no director or cast has thus far been announced. - All Of Me
The classic early 80s Steve Martin comedy, where he shared a body with Lily Tomlin, is under the remake microscope, with Adam Shankman – who directed Martin in Bringing Down The House and Cheaper By The Dozen 2 – in line to direct. Shankman has a slate of films in development though (with Hairspray 2 likely to get top priority), so a new All Of Me may end up on the back burner. Queen Latifah has been mentioned as a casting option. - 10
The rights have been picked up to do a new take on the Blake Edwards/Dudley Moore/Bo Derek comedy 10. Edwards is apparently on board as an executive producer, although a new cast and director is yet to be announced. Expect a 2010 release, though, would be our guess. It’s too easy a poster to pass up. - Captain Blood
The Errol Flynn pirate flick of 1935 is inspiring a remake, which is in no way down to the fact that the Pirates of the Caribbean movies made potloads of cash. Phillip Noyce is down to direct, casting has yet to be announced. - Highlander
There will be only one, they said. Bleedin’ liars. The latest entry in the Highlander franchise is a full on remake of the original, presumably with the plan of foisting an army of further sequels on us. Matt Holloway and Art Marcum are writing the new film, and one of the original producers, Peter Davis, should be back to produce this one. It’s believed that cameras will roll in 2009. - Brighton Rock
Graham Greene’s classic Brighton Rock is going back before the cameras thanks to Optimum. 28 Weeks Later scriber Rowan Joffe is scribbling the new script, which he will also direct, moving the story to the 1960s in the process. Production should begin next year
Seriously....wtf happened to creativity?
oh no, reading some of those made me want to vomit...a lot of those are 80s classics that shouldn't be touched...
Also, sequels:
Top Gun 2
300 2
The Simpsons 2
School of Rock 2
Resident Evil 4
Scream 4
High School Musical 4 (omfg please stop this **** already)
Bourne 4
Mission Impossible 4
Wanted 2
Beverly Hills Cop 4
aaaaandddd video games:
EverQuest
Gears of War
Spy Hunter
Halo
Splinter Cell
Mortal Kombat
aaaanddd boardgames:
Battleship
Monopoly
EDIT: OMFG you've gotta be kidding. Add to the board game movies:
Candyland.
seriously f*ck Hollywood...good god
