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CONSTANTINE helmer to shoot Protosevich's I AM LEGEND'
Hey folks, Harry here... Did some research on this tidbit. Now, Mark Protosevich's I AM LEGEND script has been... kind of a thing of legend in its own right. I'd say for the better part of the last 8 years i've been tracking its development and progress around Hollywood. Arnold was attached forever, then with Ridley Scott, then rumors of Cameron, then there was Will Smith and Michael Bay, dozens of others in-between. There was a period where the script was developed so far away from Mark's original - that it was set to be a disaster of epic proportions, and then it got back on track with slight permutations of his original draft. The only problem with Mark's original script was how his ending was forced to be different from the actual Matheson ending - which is kinda the whole point of the damn thing - but then - Mark always wanted to stick to Matheson's ending too. Sigh. Well - recently I'd heard rumors that Ridley Scott was fishing again around these waters - but ultimately hung up his fishing gear to move on to other waters. This time, it looks like Warners is in serious talks with Francis Lawrence, based upon how high they are on his CONSTANTINE movie. Now, I hear Francis isn't signed yet, but that it's more or less just a formality at this point. All parties want this to work out. I just hope that Francis keeps Protosevich on the project - if that's at all possible, given he's off working on POSEIDEN ADVENTURE for Wolfgang Petersen.
Hey big guy,
I haven't seen anything on this, so I wanted to let the cat out of the bag.
Sophomore Director Francis Lawrence (Constantine (2005) is going to
helm "I Am Legend".
-Sausage King
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What is the point in that? With Wolfgang Petersen? Why oh why Hollywood? Give me a job! If you are prepared to throw away millions, throw some my way!
Oh, and first (I think)
And Vincent Price's Last Man on Earth will always be the greatest I Am Legend adaptation. -
I used to love that book, I don't mind Mark's first draft, but the ending IS a little, I don't know..... studio... Hey wasn't Kurt Russell attached to star in this a while back? now THAT would have been good... especially after his "Soldier" days when he was in peak physical condition.. Warner Bros.... for the love of god... Don't get Arnie... I beg you. He hasn't the acting chops to pull it off. my two cents... *BAMF*
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Nov 09, 2004 6:12:48 AM CST
They already make a sequel and a remake of the poseidons adventu
by judge doom
The remake was called TITANIC.
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If you aren't going to keep Mathesons ending, why bother making the movie? Without the same ending as the book the movie might as well not be called 'I AM LEGEND'.
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Nov 09, 2004 8:09:33 AM CST
if he wanted to use the original ending, why doesn't he just use
by mr_ant
And that scene with the dogs trotting off into the sunset is fucking shit too.
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He sure did a bang-up job remaking Planet of the Apes . . . why not put him on this one, too . . . followed by a remake of Soylent Green? Damn you, Hollywood! Damn you all to hell!
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"Last Man On Earth" and "The Omega Man" both stand on their own merrits. Why don't they just shoot Matheson's book as is?
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As far as actors go please no Will Smith or Mark Walhberg!
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Nov 09, 2004 10:29:44 AM CST
I wish there could be a Charlie Kaufman version of this script.
by fluffyunbound
Anyone can do the apocalyptic stuff, but you need someone like Charlie to do the part that takes place in Neville's head. You know, the part that actually makes this story great. You know, the part they always want to throw away by changing the ending.
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Would be the PERFECT actor for that role.
Remember, kiddies, he wasn't a 20 something survivor, he was in his 50's! Of course, Hollywood doesn't like movies staring 50 year olds. -
I have been hearing about this flick for a year now and the trailer has been out for 6 months. What gives? Oh, and a Michael Bay production of I Am Legend would be terrible no matter who is in it.
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Nov 09, 2004 11:19:28 AM CST
I think they should remake The Towering Inferno with Hulk Hogan
by lord shatner
"You guys keep building these things higher, brother"
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Yeah, you know it was the greatest sequel of all time! Will Smith has become the Anthony Anderson of the A list, he plays the same freaking character in every movie! I could see him injecting some of his stale brand of humor in I am Legend. Richard Matheson is rolling over in his grave! Kurt Russell would be good, hell even George Clooney would be good, I would definately go with an actor at least in his 40's. Please Will Smith go and rape another piece of literature, oh wait, I Robot... I say lets make a musical version of I am Legend! I can already picture the Oscars, and the award for stupidest, most self absorbed film goes to...
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Nov 09, 2004 1:09:27 PM CST
You just know they will change the ending... no way the book's e
by judge briggs
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They should just NOT make it, if they're going to change the ending of the book. Make another Omega Man or Last Man On Earth and let it be different. It would be absolutely retarded to change the ending and still call it I Am Legend. I read a script for this years ago where the vampires were all tribal and primitive and it ends on a boat with Neville and some kids/survivors sailing away. It was fucking awful. Is that this script Harry's talking about? I sure fucking hope not. I got it from script-o-rama.com if anyone's interested...
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Nov 09, 2004 1:41:07 PM CST
Isn't this guy already signed with fox to Direct a genre project
by guerillatokyo
I could've sworn it was already reported here months ago, and by someone more reliable than the "Sausage King".
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Jesus Fuck, does that studio actually fucking exist?
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Nov 09, 2004 2:13:15 PM CST
Poseidon Adventure??? Please tell me it's a joke???? I guess wha
by the founder
Why in the name of all that's HOLY is Hollywood remaking that of all movies?? The oringinal was good, but i just don't see where they can improve upon it except in the FX dept. It's a freaking water film, so this this puppy is going to cost easily between 150-200 million. Hollywood loves to waste money, why can't we get some shyt that hsn't been on the big screen before like the AUTHORITY? What's next a remake of Airport 77
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No doubt about it. Wincott is perfect. If not him, then I'd settle for any haggard guy over the age of 35. I will be PISSED if this stars Will Smith. Technically, the lead should probably not be black because he is described in the book as a big "anglo saxon" pretty clearly, and Neville is not Will Smith because Neville would never get jiggy wit it. He just wouldn't. He's not a witty guy. He's a silent, brooding, lonely son of a bitch.
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Wow, this script is still kicking around? I thought the recent spate of zombie survival horror movies would have saturated the market for this type of entertainment.
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With Jason Lee as Yorrick. Word.
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I wouldn't bother looking here for any news on Pendragon Pictures or Tim Hines. Harry had been posting info on Pendragon, mostly about Chrome, but lately all info on or references to Mr. Hines and PP have disappeared. Either Harry got some specific info about Hines that didn't sit well with him or he just gave up covering them until they actually get something released, which may or may not ever happen; Chrome has been "coming soon" for nearly three years now.
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"Necroscope has now been optioned for a movie. The option has been paid, the check has been cashed. We met with two very important gentlemen in Phoenix at WFC. More on this as it develops. When we know you will know."
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I re-read I AM LEGEND. I've now come to the conclusion that this is one of those books that simply cannot be translated onto the big screen. Not only is the ending NOT the kind of ending that studios want but there is no way that the anguish, tension and torment neville feels could be expressed on film; it'd be a bit creepy for a bit but after a while it'd become stale. Nope, it's a story that needs to be read to be enjoyed although i might have said that one time about Stir of Echoes; theres an idea: if you're going to do it give it to David Koepp. As someone who did sterling work adapting Stir of Echoes he might appreciate Mathesons work enough to pull it off.
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Nov 09, 2004 9:19:13 PM CST
What's the deal with POSEIDEN ADVENTURE? There's actually TWO v
by big dumb ape
I don't get it...if you go to IMBD, they have TWO remakes of the Poseiden Adventure listed. One is a Wolfgang Petersen film that it says is being scripted by Mark Protosevich, while the other is a TV miniseries version starring people like Steve Guttenberg, Rutger Hauer and assorted other B-actors (which you'd expect for a TV miniseries production). So are there going to be TWO remakes in one year? A big screen AND a small screen version? How the hell does that come about???
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At least that's the name on the script I have. Did he ever write his own version of "I am Legend" or did he try his hand at a rewrite, or is it some fanwank jerkin me off by changing the auther's name on an internet screenplay? Well, whoever wrote the version I have read did a pretty good job, IMHO. Too many music-montages of Neville welding together vehicles or setting traps, though. The ending I read had a final showdown in a deserted desert town in an abandoned grocery store. Neville then comes across an airfield with some kid introducing himself. The End. Come to think of it, a lot of the script I read had the trademark John Logan style - you know what I'm talking about, riffing on other genre movies, lots of pop culture references, etc. Anyway, thought it was a good script. Maybe a Bruce Willis vehicle.
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That'd rule.
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Its a complete piece of vile shit. Its just an Omega Man re-imagining. Anyone who's read the short story and then had the displeasure of ready this crap knows exactly what I'm talking about. There's a reason why this script has been floating around so long, it stinks. Look around for it, I'm sure you'll find it floating around in the backed up toilet of the internet.
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