Westworld and Other Remakes from Warner Bros.
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Posted on: 2011-01-20 11:42 in Comic and Hero-Villain Culture
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And funnily enough, at one time Schwarzenegger had signed on to play Brynner's role in a remake. Perhaps now that he's looking for movie work again, he'll dust off that project.|
Originally Posted by SuperOz
Interesting note about the Terminator; Arnold did indeed base his performance on Yul Brynner in Westworld in that manner, though he did teach himself to shoot a gun without blinking because that's what John Wayne did...go figure....
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Originally Posted by Wayfarer
I could see Will Smith in the Richard Benjamin role in Westworld.
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Beeeeeep.|
Originally Posted by The_Dude73
I just died a little inside.
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Clear!
K-zap!
Beeeeeep.
Clear!
K-zap!
Buh-deep, buh-deep.
::: whew :::
Not that you're stabilized, I quite agree. The whole point of Richard Benjamin is that he wasn't an action hero, just a regular guy caught in extraordinary circumstances. I'd cast Steve Carrell.
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Interesting choice and I'd enjoy seeing Clint do that role.
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Originally Posted by Wayfarer
Edit: Giving it a little thought, there's really only one choice to play the Gunslinger. He'd need a little CGI massaging to de-age him for the role but really the only actor to step into Yul Brynner's shoes is Clint Eastwood. |
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Too bad Clint's said that "Gran Torino" is his last acting role. He'll keep writing and directing, but no more acting. |
Originally Posted by Nericus
Interesting choice and I'd enjoy seeing Clint do that role.
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Scarily enough, I could see Steve Carelle (sp?) in the role.
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Originally Posted by Wayfarer
I could see Will Smith in the Richard Benjamin role in Westworld.
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It's 106 miles to Grandville, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing faceless helmets
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Avoiding any Disney animations, It was 1984: Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.|
Originally Posted by Nericus
Well I think it's been awhile since there was a Tarzan movie, and who knows who owns the rights to that now.
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It won a crapton™ of nominations, It was (and is still) a damn good film. Its the definitive live-action Tarzan film in my opinion, the story and the cast were bloody brilliant, If you haven't seen it do yourself a favour and watch it!.
[EDIT]: In fact... thanks for the reminder, just picked a 2004-mastered brand-new copy of this 1984 film up at Amazon.co.uk for a mere £3.07. Bargain.
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Or even Seth Rogen but knowing Hollywood, Will Ferrel is more likely.
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Originally Posted by Jet_Boy
Scarily enough, I could see Steve Carelle (sp?) in the role.
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"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." -- Dinobot
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There was also the 1998 live-action bomb Tarzan and the Lost City.|
Originally Posted by Mothers_Love
Avoiding any Disney animations, It was 1984: Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.
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At any rate, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra director Stephen Sommers is apparently still attached to direct this reboot/remake.
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Yes, I saw the Casper Van Dien film listed over at IMDB, but to be honest I consider my toilet-mat to be more of a potential box-office draw than Casper Van Dien films.... so i did the right thing and ignored it. |
Originally Posted by TrueGentleman
There was also the 1998 live-action bomb Tarzan and the Lost City.
At any rate, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra director Stephen Sommers is apparently still attached to direct this reboot/remake. |
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The script for it wasn't that bad and did capture something of the feel of the Tarzan novels...|
Originally Posted by Mothers_Love
Yes, I saw the Casper Van Dien film listed over at IMDB, but to be honest I consider my toilet-mat to be more of a potential box-office draw than Casper Van Dien films.... so i did the right thing and ignored it.
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...yeah, it wasn't a good movie.
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Dream Park is one book I can and do read over and over again. The thought of it being made into a movie is terrifying (how many ways can they screw it up) and thrilling (but if it was done properly...whee!).
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Originally Posted by Jet_Boy
Hmmm...
Westworld: Although I'd much rather see Larry Niven's "Dream Park" on the big screen, it's old enough that an updated remake would be a nice thing, as long as they leave Crichton's story alone. No "virtual reality" crap. No 3d gimmick. Just robots running amok with unlikely heroes worked then, it'll work now. One recommendation... keep Yul Brenner as Gunslinger, through the magic of CGI. |
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And I'm afraid that either of those guys would turn it into some ridiculous parody, unfortunatly.|
Originally Posted by Wayfarer
Or even Seth Rogen but knowing Hollywood, Will Ferrel is more likely.
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How about Michael Weatherly?
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He comes across as too polished. One of the things I really liked about Richard Benjamin is that he just seemed kind of geeky and out of place in the Wild West setting.|
Originally Posted by Jet_Boy
And I'm afraid that either of those guys would turn it into some ridiculous parody, unfortunatly.
How about Michael Weatherly? |
On the Tarzan front, I'm probably being influenced by the fact that it was my introduction to the character and I grew up watching it on television but I've always been partial to the 1966 TV series starring Ron Ely. I think they did well updating the character to the then modern time period without making him the bad joke that so many later Tarzan movies and shows did. I wouldn't mind seeing something along those lines.
"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." -- Dinobot
[QUOTE=Wayfarer;3440636]Because if you were to design a robot to play the ultimate villain in someone's high priced Wild West fantasy vacation you'd be sure to give him a British accent.
Er...correct me if I'm wrong, but the Gunslinger never actually spoke did he? And, even if he did, didn't Yul have an accent? O.O
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The Gunslinger had a few lines. And yes, Yul had an accent but it wasn't a British accent.
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Originally Posted by redtornado
Er...correct me if I'm wrong, but the Gunslinger never actually spoke did he? And, even if he did, didn't Yul have an accent? O.O
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"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." -- Dinobot
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Josh Brolin can play his dad's part.
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Originally Posted by Wayfarer
The Gunslinger had a few lines. And yes, Yul had an accent but it wasn't a British accent.
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The Westworld remake should be great. Nothing could possibly go worng.
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...unless of course Mandu spell-checks the film's marketing. |
Originally Posted by Mandu
The Westworld remake should be great. Nothing could possibly go worng.
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