One of the many reasons "Prometheus" was eagerly anticipated by so many was the director's track record in the sci-fi genre. Ridley Scott had only made two science fiction pictures before this year's blockbuster, and both are considered classics (and arguably his best two films). The first was 1979's "Alien," the direct inspiration for "Prometheus." And the second? 1982's "Blade Runner," the noirish mystery adaptation of Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep," which has been one of the most talked about and influential science fiction films of all time, particularly in terms of its grim look at Los Angeles in 2019.
The film, which follows Harrison Ford's "blade runner" Deckard as he's tasked with tracking down four murderous "replicants" (life-like robots) who've escaped from an off-world colony and are hiding out on Earth, wasn't a success when it first arrived, partly thanks to the tumultuous,...
The film, which follows Harrison Ford's "blade runner" Deckard as he's tasked with tracking down four murderous "replicants" (life-like robots) who've escaped from an off-world colony and are hiding out on Earth, wasn't a success when it first arrived, partly thanks to the tumultuous,...
- 6/25/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
The Saint is due to return to the big screen. Rko Pictures has commissioned Eagle Eye writer Travis Wright to produce a new script based on the long-running franchise, reports Variety. The best known portrayal of the character was by Roger Moore in the 1960s television series. The Saint was also adapted into the 1997 Phillip Noyce-directed movie starring Val Kilmer. The franchise features Simon Templar, a Robin Hood-like figure who punishes corrupt politicians and businessmen. The original TV series aired on ITV between 1962 and 1969. It was followed (more)...
- 1/26/2012
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Remember 1997′s “The Saint” starring Val Kilmer? No? Well, don’t fret, you’re probably not the only one. Not a whole lot of people remember that movie, mostly because, well, it wasn’t all that memorable, was it? Honestly, I can’t even recall what it was about, though I seem to remember Kilmer wore some goofy “disguises” in the film, and Elisabeth Shue was horribly miscast as some kind of super scientist brain. In any case, if you’re one of the handful of people who thought the Kilmer version of “The Saint” should have been better, and is hoping someone will finally get it right (or at least give it another go), here’s good news for you: Rko Pictures is developing a new version of the character, and has signed up screenwriter Travis Wright (“Eagle Eye”) to write them a script. The idea is to re-launch...
- 1/26/2012
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
The last time Simon Templar – Aka The Saint – was seen on cinema screens, the avenging angel was played by Val Kilmer and didn’t exactly spawn a franchise (despite doing decent, if unspectacular business at the box office). Now someone has decided they want to try to bring him back, with Rko Pictures hiring Eagle Eye writer Travis Wright to begin crafting a script.For those who never saw the Kilmer film or the Roger Moore-starring ‘60s TV series, Templar is a sort of charming Robin Hood type, a man who uses unorthodox (and skirting the edge of illegal) methods to take down corrupt politicians, businessmen and other wrong ‘uns. The character originated in writer Leslie Charteris’ book series, which kicked off in 1928 with Enter The Tiger.Rko owns the rights to several of the original Saint films – The Saint In New York arrived in 1938, which led to more than one follow-up.
- 1/25/2012
- EmpireOnline
If we must have a follow-up to the cult sci-fi movie then re-hiring its original director might keep it on the same dark tracks
It used to be the case that only movies that performed well at the box office were lined up for sequel/prequel treatment, a Hollywood trait which had the useful side-effect of saving audiences (so far) from such prospective horrors as The Big Lebowski II, Harold and Maude II and Eraserhead: The Early Years. Then late last year along came Tron Legacy, a follow-up to the much-loved lo-fi 1980s cult classic with oodles of shiny CGI but very little of its predecessor's 8-bit charm.
Unfortunately, the film did pretty well at the box office. Can it be a coincidence that just a few months later, Deadline is reporting that film company Alcon has secured the rights to make prequels, sequels, spin-offs and pretty much everything else...
It used to be the case that only movies that performed well at the box office were lined up for sequel/prequel treatment, a Hollywood trait which had the useful side-effect of saving audiences (so far) from such prospective horrors as The Big Lebowski II, Harold and Maude II and Eraserhead: The Early Years. Then late last year along came Tron Legacy, a follow-up to the much-loved lo-fi 1980s cult classic with oodles of shiny CGI but very little of its predecessor's 8-bit charm.
Unfortunately, the film did pretty well at the box office. Can it be a coincidence that just a few months later, Deadline is reporting that film company Alcon has secured the rights to make prequels, sequels, spin-offs and pretty much everything else...
- 3/4/2011
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
You knew it was gonna happen eventually, right? Warner Brothers-based production company Alcon Entertainment has reportedly acquired the film and television rights "to produce prequels and sequels to the iconic 1982 science-fiction thriller Blade Runner." The Ridley Scott classic is based on Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and influenced virtually every sci-fi film to come after it. A sequel has never been produced, although Ridley Scott was apparently considering it at one point, and Travis Wright (Eagle Eye) also wrote a spec script for one a few years back. Back in 2009, it was also announced that a mysterious web series [1] called Purefold was being set up at Ridley Scott's production company as a possible Blade Runner prequel. So are these new projects connected and will Ridley Scott be involved in any way? In an interview with the L.A. Times [2], Alcon co-founder Andrew Kosove...
- 3/3/2011
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
"Blade Runner" retains one of the most feverishly faithful fan bases of any science fiction property out there, and that's almost 30 full years after the first and only feature film arrived in theaters.
But like the recent resurrection of the "Tron" series, a whole new group of fans are about to discover Ridley Scott's future-set tale.
Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment are in final negotiations to secure film, television and ancillary franchise rights to produce prequels and sequels to "Blade Runner," according to a press release. The deal would prohibit Alcon and WB from directly remaking the Harrison Ford-starring original, but stories that are "based on situations introduced in the original film" would fall within their wheelhouse.
"This is a major acquisition for our company, and a personal favorite film for both of us," Alcon co-founders Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove said in a joint statement. "We recognize...
But like the recent resurrection of the "Tron" series, a whole new group of fans are about to discover Ridley Scott's future-set tale.
Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment are in final negotiations to secure film, television and ancillary franchise rights to produce prequels and sequels to "Blade Runner," according to a press release. The deal would prohibit Alcon and WB from directly remaking the Harrison Ford-starring original, but stories that are "based on situations introduced in the original film" would fall within their wheelhouse.
"This is a major acquisition for our company, and a personal favorite film for both of us," Alcon co-founders Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove said in a joint statement. "We recognize...
- 3/3/2011
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Movies Blog
Photo: Warner Bros. I didn't see Ridley Scott's Blade Runner until 2007. Yup, 25 years after the film had been released and 30 years into my life I finally saw the film many consider to be one of the best, if not the best, science fiction films of all-time. The glorification of Blade Runner was all I had to go on before walking into the theater that year as I sat down to watch the newly minted Final Cut. I was less than impressed, but ill-conceived expectations will do that to a film of this sort.
This isn't an action packed film of the future. It's nothing like Scott's more audience friendly Alien. It's an incredibly cerebral "what if?" based on Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and it wasn't until 2008 or 2009 that I watched it again with a completely different set of eyes. That's when it clicked.
This isn't an action packed film of the future. It's nothing like Scott's more audience friendly Alien. It's an incredibly cerebral "what if?" based on Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and it wasn't until 2008 or 2009 that I watched it again with a completely different set of eyes. That's when it clicked.
- 3/3/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
[1] Warner Bros-based Alcon Entertainment (the financing and production company behind The Blind Side and The Book of Eli) are in final discussions to secure film, television and ancillary franchise rights to produce prequels and sequels to Ridley Scott's iconic 1982 science-fiction film Blade Runner. Not many details are known about the situation, but we have been told the following: Alcon’s franchise rights would be all-inclusive, but exclude rights to remake the original. The Company, however, may produce projects based on situations introduced in the original film. The project would be distributed domestically by Warner Bros. International rights are yet to be determined. So don't expect to see a remake of the original movie. It is also unclear if they have any screenplay or treatments for possible projects. You might recall that Eagle Eye screenwriters Travis Wright and John Glenn were paid to explore a potential secret sequel [2] from 2003-...
- 3/3/2011
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
What a day! The SEC is suing Candwich (sandwich in a can) financier Travis Wright for fraud at the same time that CNN is outraged that Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert had the audacity and 12-year-old-in-1992′s mentality to use Comic Sans in his internet rant against LeBron James. It’s a landmark date in the rich and fetid history of total trash.
I’m having trouble deciding which is the grosser misuse of modern technology — or if either is really that gross, considering I will clearly eat anything and that I only wish my printing was as neat as...
I’m having trouble deciding which is the grosser misuse of modern technology — or if either is really that gross, considering I will clearly eat anything and that I only wish my printing was as neat as...
- 7/9/2010
- by Annie Barrett
- EW.com - PopWatch
Travis Wright has signed on to pen the next screen adaptations of James A. Owen's Imaginarium Geographica book series. The Eagle Eye writer will draft the big screen versions of the first two books in Owen's The Chronicles Of The Imaginarium Geographica - Here, There Be Dragons and The Search For The Red Dragon. A director for the scripts has yet to be announced, though Lord Of The Rings co-producer Rick Porras will (more)...
- 4/13/2010
- by By Shannon McGarvey
- Digital Spy
Dragons in movies are pretty much always cool (unless you’re watching Eragon - in which case, well, don’t). We learnt that a few weeks back with DreamWorks’ soaring How To Train Your Dragon. And, just as Clash Of The Titans and Prince Of Persia have got Hollywood in a tizzy seeking out more swords-and-sandals scripts, dragons are now hot property all over again. We know this because scribe Travis Wright has been hired to scribble cinematic script adaps of Here, There Be Dragons and The Search For The Red Dragon....
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- 4/13/2010
- by Josh Winning
- TotalFilm
Here There Be Dragons? Eagle Eye Screenwriter to Adapt The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica
As much as the /Filmcast crew and I want one, we might not ever get a sequel to How To Train Your Dragon. Although, that movie is proving to have legs at the box office, dropping only 14% in its third weekend of release. I guess that might be enough for Hollywood to think they've figured out the next great thing - people must love Dragons. And as soon as the mainstream crowds get tired of the aliens phase, they'll need something to fill the void. Eagle Eye scribe Travis Wright has been hired to pen an adaptation of Here, There Be Dragons and The Search for the Red Dragon, the first two books in James A. Owen's popular young-adult fantasy book series The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica. The Gotham Group is producing the first two feature adaptations with Rick Porras, co-producer of The Lord of the Rings trilogy...
- 4/13/2010
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
Update: Henry Jenkins has told me via Twitter that he was referring to Purefold and had missed the update that the project was no longer happening. As well as being interesting in all the ways you'd think an interview with Steven Lisberger, creator of Tron, would be interesting, a new video chat conducted by Henry Jenkins has a very surprising twist thrown into the mix too. You can see a video of their chat beyond the break - the first part anyway, while the rest resides at Confessions of an Aca Fan. At the 4:23 mark, Jenkins says the following: I mean, the Scott Brothers are returning to Blade Runner with a new project right now, which is roughly the same vintage. The same vintage as Tron, he's saying, in case you got lost. So, what's this about a new Blade Runner project...? Travis Wright, co-writer of Eagle Eye has...
- 3/27/2010
- by Brendon Connelly
- Slash Film
The Arthurian legend is proving its timeless appeal in Hollywood at present, with several writers and filmmakers gathering at the Round Table.
In the most recent news, it was announced that X-Men and Superman Returns director Bryan Singer is to produce and direct a remake of John Boorman's 1981 classic Excalibur, for Warner Bros.
Writer Warren Ellis has pointed out that the Singer project is nothing to do with his own Arthurian screenplay for Hollywood Gang productions, despite that project also being known as Excalibur.
Ellis wrote on his website to explain the two were not in any way connected and that the Excalibur name was just a 'shorthand' for the planned film, not necessarily its theatrical title.
There are other King Arthur remakes in the pipeline too. John Woo is set to direct Calber, a retelling of the story set in the Wild West and based on a Radical...
In the most recent news, it was announced that X-Men and Superman Returns director Bryan Singer is to produce and direct a remake of John Boorman's 1981 classic Excalibur, for Warner Bros.
Writer Warren Ellis has pointed out that the Singer project is nothing to do with his own Arthurian screenplay for Hollywood Gang productions, despite that project also being known as Excalibur.
Ellis wrote on his website to explain the two were not in any way connected and that the Excalibur name was just a 'shorthand' for the planned film, not necessarily its theatrical title.
There are other King Arthur remakes in the pipeline too. John Woo is set to direct Calber, a retelling of the story set in the Wild West and based on a Radical...
- 8/27/2009
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Cartoon Network is bringing the legend of King Arthur to the 21st century with a live-action movie from Lionsgate president of motion picture production Alli Shearmur.
Written by Travis Wright ("Eagle Eye"), the project, tentatively titled "Reborn," is inspired by the legend of Merlin. It is described as a modern retelling of the King Arthur tale, with archetypal characters from the legend transported to the present.
Former Paramount and Universal production exec Shearmur developed the idea with Wright before she joined Lionsgate in August. The two are executive producing the movie, in development at Cartoon, where it is being overseen by vp Ramsey Naito.
"Reborn" is part of Cartoon's push in the live-action arena. More than half of the 19 new series and movies announced at the network's upfront presentation last month are not animated.
The legend of Merlin in its original sixth century Britain setting is the subject of the BBC drama series "Merlin,...
Written by Travis Wright ("Eagle Eye"), the project, tentatively titled "Reborn," is inspired by the legend of Merlin. It is described as a modern retelling of the King Arthur tale, with archetypal characters from the legend transported to the present.
Former Paramount and Universal production exec Shearmur developed the idea with Wright before she joined Lionsgate in August. The two are executive producing the movie, in development at Cartoon, where it is being overseen by vp Ramsey Naito.
"Reborn" is part of Cartoon's push in the live-action arena. More than half of the 19 new series and movies announced at the network's upfront presentation last month are not animated.
The legend of Merlin in its original sixth century Britain setting is the subject of the BBC drama series "Merlin,...
- 4/15/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From America's Finest News Source: Obama Disappointed Cabinet Failed To Understand His Reference To 'Savage Sword Of Conan' #24 This year, the Bunny’s bringing mango juice: Red Dwarf returns for a two-part Easter weekend special on British digital channel Dave. If talking mice are more to your taste than a talking Cat, you'll be glad to know that the next Narnia film (The Voyage of the Dawn Treader), dropped by Disney, has been picked up by Fox. In the Unnecessary Sequels Department: “Eagle Eye” co-writer Travis Wright is working on a sequel to Blade Runner, even if no one wants to look at it. And speaking of sequels, Angelina Jolie is definitely out of the picture for the “Tomb Raider” reboot; blog rumors tapped Megan Fox to replace her, but she says she doesn't want the role. Earlier this week, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announced their noms...
- 1/31/2009
- by Amy Goldschlager
- Comicmix.com
Action adventure movies work best when you have someone to root for or something to think about. Ideally, the movie offers both otherwise the action is mindless and the time in the theater wasted. Eagle Eye makes you think about the price of privacy as a government entity known as Aria uses every digital piece of data available to manipulate people into help it execute a program design to sever the Executive Branch of the government from the waking world.
The film focuses on the prime players, a slacker named Jerry Shaw (Shia Labeouf) and a thirtysomething paralegal Rachel Holloman (Michelle Monaghan) who are directed by a feminine voice to comply with orders or things would get bad for them. In Jerry’s case, he’s framed by Aria as a potential terrorist in the wake of his Air Force lieutenant twin’s death. For Rachel, her eight year old...
The film focuses on the prime players, a slacker named Jerry Shaw (Shia Labeouf) and a thirtysomething paralegal Rachel Holloman (Michelle Monaghan) who are directed by a feminine voice to comply with orders or things would get bad for them. In Jerry’s case, he’s framed by Aria as a potential terrorist in the wake of his Air Force lieutenant twin’s death. For Rachel, her eight year old...
- 12/31/2008
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Variety reports that Tony Scott (Spy Game) will direct a remake of the 1979 gang drama The Warriors for Paramount and MTV Films. John Glenn and Travis Wright are scripting the updated, which will mesh styles of Hong Kong martial arts and contemporary action movies.
- 9/25/2002
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