The fourth edition of “Doctor’s Rounds” arrives a little later than usual. However, this is due to medical reasons. See, I saw REPO! this week and found myself on a natural high due to how frickin’ great it is. Unfortunately, I foolishly followed this with a viewing of Steven Seagal vs. Vampires in AGAINST THE DARK. The effect of extreme depression that movie inflicted, coming so soon after experiencing utter elation, took it’s toll on my mind and body. Alas, I soon recovered and here we are…
Three go 3D…
In last week’s Doctor’s Rounds I referred to the new trend of making/remaking positively everything in 3D, and this week it shows no signs of slowing down!
Never one to miss an opportunity to make a few dollars, Charles Band has leaped upon the bandwagon and announced his intention to remake his 80’s killer-toy flick, PUPPETMASTER, in 3D. No other details have been released and it may be that this idea falls flat pretty swift… I mean, can killer toys still be scary? Really?
Second in line for the 3D treatment is a sequel to the original Thai film, GIN GWAI (THE EYE). Directing duo, the Pang Brothers, are returning to the franchise they created with this new instalment, currently titled THE CHILD’S EYE. Cue spooky Asian ghosts loitering in drab coloured corridors – most likely staring into the middle distance with malicious intent.
Finally, Lionsgate Home Entertainment have announced that the Special Edition DVD and Blue Ray releases of the recent MY BLOODY VALENTINE remake will actually be available in both 2D and 3D! Four pairs of 3D specs will be provided with the movie, released May 19th, meaning that you and your friends can all enjoy the 3D splatter at home… whilst looking just as stoopid as each other.
RIDDICK to Return...
Imagine if Snake Plissken shaved off his beard and cut off his curly locks before flying into space to fight alien pterodactyls. That would be cool. Well it was cool. And it was called PITCH BLACK. The sequel, CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK will be remembered as a critical and box-office failure but it still had some nice ideas.
Well, in a recent interview with gamespot.com, Vin Diesel hinted that work was already underway on a third outing for anti-hero Riddick. Whilst promoting the release of the video game ASSAULT ON DARK ATHENA, produced by Diesel’s own Tigon Studios, he revealed that David Twohy is in-fact putting the finishing touches on a script as we speak.
Even better news is that the story will involve Riddick’s journey to the Underverse, where war and other nasty things are a constant. Other details include the statement that Twohy is aiming for an R-rated release, with leanings towards horror over sci-fi.
Original Films do RECALL Remake…
Columbia Pictures are reported to have agreed a deal with Original Films production company to develop a remake/reboot/reimagining of the 1990 sci-fi action adventure TOTAL RECALL. Paul Verhoeven directed the original, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Ironside. Now those are some big shoes to fill!
Although the original is clearly a stand-out genre favourite, I’m actually not that offended by the notion of a remake. Hell, as long as they keep the chick with three breasts, I’ll be there on opening night!
In last week’s Doctor’s Rounds I referred to the new trend of making/remaking positively everything in 3D, and this week it shows no signs of slowing down!
Never one to miss an opportunity to make a few dollars, Charles Band has leaped upon the bandwagon and announced his intention to remake his 80’s killer-toy flick, PUPPETMASTER, in 3D. No other details have been released and it may be that this idea falls flat pretty swift… I mean, can killer toys still be scary? Really?
Second in line for the 3D treatment is a sequel to the original Thai film, GIN GWAI (THE EYE). Directing duo, the Pang Brothers, are returning to the franchise they created with this new instalment, currently titled THE CHILD’S EYE. Cue spooky Asian ghosts loitering in drab coloured corridors – most likely staring into the middle distance with malicious intent.
Finally, Lionsgate Home Entertainment have announced that the Special Edition DVD and Blue Ray releases of the recent MY BLOODY VALENTINE remake will actually be available in both 2D and 3D! Four pairs of 3D specs will be provided with the movie, released May 19th, meaning that you and your friends can all enjoy the 3D splatter at home… whilst looking just as stoopid as each other.
RIDDICK to Return...
Imagine if Snake Plissken shaved off his beard and cut off his curly locks before flying into space to fight alien pterodactyls. That would be cool. Well it was cool. And it was called PITCH BLACK. The sequel, CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK will be remembered as a critical and box-office failure but it still had some nice ideas.
Well, in a recent interview with gamespot.com, Vin Diesel hinted that work was already underway on a third outing for anti-hero Riddick. Whilst promoting the release of the video game ASSAULT ON DARK ATHENA, produced by Diesel’s own Tigon Studios, he revealed that David Twohy is in-fact putting the finishing touches on a script as we speak.
Even better news is that the story will involve Riddick’s journey to the Underverse, where war and other nasty things are a constant. Other details include the statement that Twohy is aiming for an R-rated release, with leanings towards horror over sci-fi.
Original Films do RECALL Remake…
Columbia Pictures are reported to have agreed a deal with Original Films production company to develop a remake/reboot/reimagining of the 1990 sci-fi action adventure TOTAL RECALL. Paul Verhoeven directed the original, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Ironside. Now those are some big shoes to fill!
Although the original is clearly a stand-out genre favourite, I’m actually not that offended by the notion of a remake. Hell, as long as they keep the chick with three breasts, I’ll be there on opening night!
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