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I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
Quote : | "MTV readies 'Rocky Horror' redux Network to remake 1975 cult classic
By DANIEL FRANKEL
MTV's set to remake cult tuner 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' which has grossed $140 million domestically since its 1975 release. MTV is doing the time warp on a remake of 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Lou Adler, exec producer of the original film, is partnering with BermanBraun and Fox Television Studios on the new rendition.
Two-hour remake will use the original screenplay by Jim Sharman and Richard O'Brien but may also include music not featured in the original.
Helmer and casting decisions have yet to be announced.
Fox is sin discussions with BSkyB and Sky Movies to co-finance and distribute the telepic abroad.
Timetable for the start of production hasn't been established yet but the partners aim to move forward quickly once the final elements are in place.
"I'd like to see it shown a year from this coming Halloween, but that's up to MTV," Adler said.
BermanBraun principal Gail Berman will exec produce the project along with partner Lloyd Braun. Berman has been attached to a "Rocky Horror" remake dating back to her tenure as Fox programming chief (Daily Variety, July 1, 2002).
The original "Rocky Horror," starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Meatloaf, has grossed $140 million in domestic box office over the years, primarily from the wallets of youthful audience members who have shown up for midnight screenings over the past three decades. " |
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989391.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
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Kurtis636 All American 14984 Posts user info edit post |
That's one movie you almost couldn't make worse.
I'm a little surprised it's only grossed 140 million domestically in 33 years. 7/28/2008 9:08:09 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148420 Posts user info edit post |
only MTV could make Rocky Horror worse than it already is 7/28/2008 9:08:52 PM |
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Quote : | "I'm a little surprised it's only grossed 140 million domestically in 33 years." |
actually, me too 7/28/2008 9:10:17 PM |
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Fuck this noise. 7/28/2008 10:30:51 PM |