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EMPIRE, RAIDERS, And JEDI's Kasdan Tackles Another Kind Of Mythology!! He's On The CLASH OF THE TITANS Remake Now!!

first by dauphin534	Apr 16th, 2007 09:57:11 AM
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Sounds interesting... by andyjc	Apr 16th, 2007 09:58:03 AM
Not that I really think Clash of the Titans needs a remake, but I'd be interested to see what Lawrence Kasdan does with it. I've always liked his writing.
I'm actually behind this by I Dunno	Apr 16th, 2007 09:59:10 AM
I hate remakes like poison but I'd be interested to see an updated version of this. Cue all the Harryhausen fanboys demanding they use stop motion instead of CGI.
Xbox Live Film Festival = $100K prize! by aceattorney	Apr 16th, 2007 09:59:33 AM
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that felt good. by dauphin534	Apr 16th, 2007 10:00:54 AM
i wanna groan and say not another remake, but i am intrigued. i like kasdan, although i'm still scratching my head and trying to figure out what the hell everyone was smoking when they kept that scooby doo line in dreamcatchers. or how they made that whole movie for that matter.
Disco Zeus! by el_SANTOS	Apr 16th, 2007 10:04:00 AM
Look at the Lawrence Olivier shot in the first trailer embedded.
Clash of the Titans... by Howard the Duck	Apr 16th, 2007 10:04:43 AM
Was cool as hell. Especially the early 80's PG rating, nudity and all. Not sure if it warrants a remake, however.
Now THIS is a remake which makes sense by Mullah Omar	Apr 16th, 2007 10:06:07 AM
I love the original film, but it's not flawless, and I think it could be improved upon in many respects. I'd even be up for a trilogy, either fleshing out "Clash" as a truly epic story, or as the first part in a trio of mythological stories. I'm looking forward to reading more about this project.
BUBO GOTTA EAT by Pound Sand	Apr 16th, 2007 10:09:24 AM
I think altering with the Harryhausen canon is always fraught with peril, but I like the idea of remaking this. So much good material to work with, and who doesn't love a good creature movie. Kraken, Medusa, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon..., all good. Hopefully, they don't go all hard R / 300 on this, either. I loved the 81 version as a kid. The mythology stories are fascinating stuff, and hopefully the CGI sweetens the pot, rather than distracts from it. Can't wait, such a huge fan.
ESB... ROTJ... Grand Canyon by Chilli815	Apr 16th, 2007 10:14:45 AM
When Kasdan is on, he is fricking on. Grand Canyon is a really excellent character study, and if he can find a common ground between that and ROTJ, I sense something truly awesome is about to come up.
Adrian Grenier as PERSEUS! Entourage!!! by Squashua	Apr 16th, 2007 10:15:42 AM
I'm telling you. He's freaking Perseus 2008!
1981 by ObiWanCon	Apr 16th, 2007 10:17:43 AM
That's from 1981 it looks like it's from 1971.
Alright, FINE! I'll be the one to say it. by Genghis Von Doom	Apr 16th, 2007 10:18:51 AM
This is retarded. Sure it sounds good now. So did "Hey, let's remake King Kong since now we can do it with CG!" And Kong ended up having a few good things thanks to Jackson. I'm sure Clash will have a few good things thanks to Kasdan. But this remake is going to be as inferior and unnecessary as ALL he others. Is it so hard to give the green light to original material?!? I feel sorry for kids growing up in this dark age of cinema.
They HAVE to use stop motion, NOT CGI!!! by CarmillaVonDoom	Apr 16th, 2007 10:18:59 AM
;^) Don't care what/how they make it; I'll be there regardless.
Lude? sword joke... by jimmy rabbitte	Apr 16th, 2007 10:20:30 AM
maybe they can include some newd chicks in this remake while they're at it.
Saw this.. by Redfive!	Apr 16th, 2007 10:22:38 AM
At the drive in back in 81,man those were the days. I just hope they keep the Medusa look and not change her becuase the full replica of her at comic con last year was amazing and look up to date.
No Harryhausen = No Sale by IAmLegolas	Apr 16th, 2007 10:23:00 AM
Harryhausen Gotta Eat!!!
NO!!!! by Napolean Solo	Apr 16th, 2007 10:25:41 AM
Why remake Clash Of The Titans when there are THOUSANDS of other stories from Greek Mythology BEGGING to be brought to life. Why? If anything, remake Jason And The Argonauts, but even then, there are thousands of other stories waiting to be told.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.... by PwnedByStallone	Apr 16th, 2007 10:29:43 AM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... ..................
Grenier? Are you kidding? by Pooter the Clown	Apr 16th, 2007 10:30:48 AM
Perseus fucks guys who look like that.
they're going to make it look like 300, right? by Prof. Pop-Cult	Apr 16th, 2007 10:30:57 AM
I loved 300 but I'm dreading the copycats that are sure to come...
THIS YEAR'S LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE - GODDESS OF THE SUN! by Err	Apr 16th, 2007 10:31:49 AM
Please...don't remake this. Let the camp of the original live forever.
Napolean... by MC Vamp	Apr 16th, 2007 10:34:28 AM
Because the name "Clash of the Titans" represents an established old film that a suit can wrap his little mind around. Also because the target 13-25 age range is not familiar with the exploits of Deucalion, Theseus, and Bellerophon because they never, ever read. Most of the common unwashed get their Greek "history" lessons from such dignified sources as 300 and GOD OF WAR.
Lude??? by RenoReno	Apr 16th, 2007 10:36:44 AM
It is spelled "lewd", I believe.
Perseus Gonna Eat Lightning, Crap Thunder by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Apr 16th, 2007 10:37:19 AM
I was eleven when the original came out, and for me it was one of the best movie experiences of the year. I had always loved mythology, and this story was one of my favorites. This was one of the last great stop motion animation movies before it was killed off by CGI, not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Medusa as a serpent centaur scared the hell out of me. Bubo the mechanical owl however was the Jar Jar Binks of his time. I was too young to appreciate who Maggie Smith and Lawrence Olivier (sp?)were. I'd loved to see a remaked as long as the story takes priority over effects. They should do three versions, and release them simultaneously. A Perseus and the gorgon story, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Belaraphon (sp?) and the Chimera. Too bad ole Mick won't be around to train any of the heroes.
Will it be as good a Mumford? by jabbathegriffin	Apr 16th, 2007 10:38:29 AM
Seriously, where has LK been all these years?
RELEASE THE KRAKEN! by JustinSane	Apr 16th, 2007 10:40:55 AM
I love me some Clash of the Titans (my most vivid moviegoing memory as a kid was going to see it with Cheech & Chong's Nice Dreams at the drive-in). I even got to tell Ray Harryhausen how much the movie has impacted my life, and upon his hearing of my watching it at the drive-in, he responded "You should see it in a GOOD theater!" Hell yes - where's the re-release?! I don't mind a remake as long as they don't totally screw it up...
Madusa on the rag, lol, i miss ROME by greekopa	Apr 16th, 2007 10:44:33 AM
great show
The Medusa fight will look amazing with shaking camera! by JackPumpkinhead	Apr 16th, 2007 10:46:19 AM
Can't wait to hear the nu-metal soundtrack and see the childhood of Zeus. And there MUST be speed cuts and zooms. Because obviously, as some moron vomited out in another talkback today, "The original was slow - they just updated the pacing for today's audiences"
Right on, JackPumpkinhead. by Genghis Von Doom	Apr 16th, 2007 11:00:52 AM
Shame on Kasdan for being part of this travesty.
Wonderful. by The Artist FKA Vesuvio	Apr 16th, 2007 11:03:25 AM
After all, no one here wants to see a God of War movie right? Actually, to see the same movie again is proven to be better than seeing a new movie.
This Movie Could Actually USE a Remake by jdesmondi	Apr 16th, 2007 11:07:32 AM
I love Harryhausen just as much as every other film geek out there, but jeez...the 1981 film BLEW! Zero atmosphere, banal acting,slow pace...you name it. Worst of all was Ray's shitty effects, which could not hold a candle to the stuff he did on Jason and the Argonauts and the Sinbad flicks. Bring that remake ON!
Kasdan's writing will bring much needed depth by KillaKane	Apr 16th, 2007 11:16:00 AM
And hopefully a well researched scenario based on the classic Greek myths and Legends that inspired Harryhausen's potboiler. As for the handling of the sfx, I just hope there's plenty of riffing on Harryhausen's established sequences (notabley Medusa's lair). Looking for ward to this, has great potential if handled the right way.
PERSEUS SHOT FIRST!!!! by Err	Apr 16th, 2007 11:21:34 AM
Damn the remastering of this film.
I DO NOT support this. by Kneel Before XOD	Apr 16th, 2007 11:22:58 AM
What a bad idea. NO Harryhausen, NO good. Just the thought of a CGI Kraken sends shivers down my spine.
sounds sweet by lofe101	Apr 16th, 2007 11:26:54 AM
i have to say this is one movie that actualy makes sense to remake. on the other hand i would rather see someone make God of War into a movie. if done right it would be so bad ass. the blades of chaos have to be the sweetest weapons ever.
Love it. He's great, and I love this movie. by modlight	Apr 16th, 2007 11:27:41 AM
IT sorely could use a remake though.
Get rid of the Mecha-Owl... by Kid Z	Apr 16th, 2007 11:34:07 AM
...And let's see have the kraken look like a kraken (a giant cephalopod from hell!). In fact, let's just do a hellacious-looking sea dragon and ditch the kraken. Krakens are Norse mythology, not Greek! Thankfully, Kasden's writing it so the dialogue won't be all grunts and battle cries (Must... make... coffee! Arrrrraarrrgh!) And please: I'll live with CG, but NO SLO-MO!
Mechanical owl to be played by Jarjar Binks by ArcadianDS	Apr 16th, 2007 11:40:52 AM
Yousa HOOOOO!
Sounds good. Please get rid of toy kid friendly owl. by Knobules	Apr 16th, 2007 11:40:57 AM
It would be nice if Ray H could be involved in some form but thats just wishful thinking. And Palmer sister is a loudouth. doh. sorry.
Why a remake?? by skimn	Apr 16th, 2007 11:41:08 AM
Sure the original doesn't hold up like some of Harryhausen's classics, specially with that nod to R2D2, Bubo the metal owl you want to strangle. But with the success of 300, why not make an actual good video game adaptation for a change with God Of War? With the advances in CGI that would kick major ass.
One thing you Fanboys and Geeks forgot..... by IG76	Apr 16th, 2007 11:45:09 AM
.....They better CGI Burgess Meredith and have him in this or they can suck my balls.
LETS GO SABRES!!!!!! by lofe101	Apr 16th, 2007 11:47:37 AM
Lets Go!!!!
"What would Perseus Do?" by Jonah Echo	Apr 16th, 2007 11:55:41 AM
This is sort of off-topic but the news of a COTT remake(more of a non-idea, even if the final product ends up being great, and it very well could)reminded of a movie mentioned on here a year ago, and which has basically vanished from the public eye altogether. It was called THE SASQUATCH DUMPLING GANG and I managed to catch it at the Maryland Film Festival last year and found it to be quite funny and entertaining, although owing a bit too much to Napoleon Dynamite.In that film, the main characters seemed to live in a world melded together of 1982 and 2006. Their fave film was COTT, and used the "WWPD?" as a tagline for life. It was a cute and amusing film, and Im wondering what happened to it. It was slated back then for release in the fall. As for the remakes, how long until a "The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao" remake with Eddie Murphy?
Lemming you silly man... by Napolean Solo	Apr 16th, 2007 11:56:10 AM
I never said it was 'real' Greek Mythology, I clearly referenced it as a BETTER film to remake, as opposed to Clash. Oh, and by the way, Clash Of The Titans wasn't 'real' Greek Mythology either. It was a mish-mash of characters and beasts from different stories.
Kasdans work "spotty"? by ripper t. jones	Apr 16th, 2007 11:56:16 AM
Yeah, I wish my work was that "spotty".
MC Vamp... by Napolean Solo	Apr 16th, 2007 11:59:26 AM
Well stated... interstingly enough, I would rather alive action God Of War than a remake of Clash.
More watered down mythology. Great. by oisin5199	Apr 16th, 2007 12:00:22 PM
I loved me some titan clashing when I was a kid, but the tone of that film certainly wouldn't hold up today. I also wish they did more stuff closer to the actual stories. Titans was a mish-mash of various heroes and stories for popcorn effect. Of course, if I had my way we'd be seeing the much more interesting, colorful and surreal Celtic stories on the screen. Maybe something from the Mabinogian, or hell, even adapt one of Morgan Llewellyn's mythical/historical fiction novels, like Lion of Ireland, Red Branch, Bard, or Finn MacCool.
I agree with MC Vamp by jae683	Apr 16th, 2007 12:01:24 PM
Kids these days have no concept of anything beyond their own little world. And we wonder why this country is going to hell-in-a-hand-bag. Oh ... yeah, please stop the remakes. I'm sure the cgi will look cool in its own way (and it'll make the Ritalin addles kiddies clap their hands), but come on, this is classic Harryhausen.
napoleon by oisin5199	Apr 16th, 2007 12:02:03 PM
funny, I was writing the same term - 'mish-mash' while you were posting. I guess it's an accurate description.
Great minds think alike... by Napolean Solo	Apr 16th, 2007 12:05:05 PM
Or fools seldom differ. I prefer the 'great minds' one, don't you? :-)
Straight up, FUCK YOU hollywood! by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz	Apr 16th, 2007 12:06:22 PM
There is no goddamn need to remake this film. It's a classic! And as far as CGI, FUCK CGI! Call me old, call me a fool but nothing and mean nothing beats the old stop motion stuff. I love it. It really made it look fantasy and cool in those Sinbad films and of course Clash of The Titans. This is a total disgrace to a piece of classic cinema that does not need to be remade. What they should is a special edition DVD already and do a re-release in select movie houses. But I guess they will wait until this garbage remake is made and then put out the Special Edition DVD.
I remember the Titans by Ingeld	Apr 16th, 2007 12:07:28 PM
Man I hated the movie when it came out. The only time I applauded when the stupid mechanical owl got hit--only for him to appear in the next scene with a crutch under his wing! It was a pathetic mixture of bad acting and bad writing--pretty boy Harry Hambone and the Penguin, come on. Caliban from Shakespeare's Tempest, the Kraken from Norse myth? Sir Laurence Olivier phoned this one in after he saw how much money Sir Alec Guinness was making on Star Wars. The Harryhausen effects were fine, and as someone else pointed out, not as good as his other stuff. Someone else is right also when they said this is just some suits attempt to cash in on 300 with a recognizable name. They are not going to get my money to see this.
Hillary Clinton as Medusa!!! by Green Arrow	Apr 16th, 2007 12:07:49 PM
You know it's true.
re: Green Arrow by Ingeld	Apr 16th, 2007 12:11:05 PM
I agree. Hillary could be the face that launched a thousands ships--in order to flee that is.
Anyone watch Veronica Mars? by 5thBusiness	Apr 16th, 2007 12:15:40 PM
Harry Hamlin played a washed-up megastar/rapist/murderer. Whenever they show a clip of one of his old movies it's almost always "Clash of the Titans", which is pretty much the perfect use for it. I, too, saw it at the drive in as a little kid, and loved it (had the lunchbox) but it is a pretty awful flick. At this point, it's pretty worthless to complain about the remake fever going on, as nothing will change it anytime soon.
MADNESS? THIS....IS....GREECE! by Err	Apr 16th, 2007 12:16:04 PM
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH H!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hillary as Medusa by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Apr 16th, 2007 12:17:09 PM
You mean that wasn't her in the original?
Okay, fine... by Childe Roland	Apr 16th, 2007 12:21:23 PM
...use the name. But don't remake the movie. As has been pointed out, it was kind of a bastardization of Greek myth. I'm not saying they should do exact translations of the classic myths (because, honestly, some of them would be frightfully boring), but at least match up the right heroes witht he right monsters.
Awesome news by Bobo_Vision	Apr 16th, 2007 12:22:39 PM
This movie has the potential for absolute greatness. I loved it as a kid, and it still holds up, though some of the effects and acting don't. In the right hands, like Kasdan, this could really work.
Clash!!!! AAHH-AAHHHHHH..... by Dasher	Apr 16th, 2007 12:23:34 PM
A film that deserves to be remade (although I enjoyed the original).
Condoleezza Rice as Medusa by Bruno Diaz	Apr 16th, 2007 12:25:40 PM
Barack Obama as Perseus.
As 11-year-old movie goer by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Apr 16th, 2007 12:30:46 PM
I was in awe of the lovely derierres of Perseus' mom, and Andromeda.
As 11-year-old movie goer by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Apr 16th, 2007 12:30:49 PM
I was in awe of the lovely derierres of Perseus' mom, and Andromeda.
Will Kemp as Perseus by Anna Valerious	Apr 16th, 2007 12:31:01 PM
Now that would get me to see this film. As for the original, I like Dame Maggie Smith. Yay.
HEY MERRICK TELL URSULA ANDRESS... by Deus Vult	Apr 16th, 2007 12:33:20 PM
that I charge fitty cents for moustache rides. she can set it up with me directly at infitior@gmail.com whenever she's ready. and even if she's not in the remake I'll still see it. by the way, hamlin bones lisa renna (sp?) (proofreading is for suckers) which isn't all that bad really. Merrick let lisa know I've got a two-for-one sale on moustache rides when Ursula is ready.
Have the cast of The Big Chill play the Greek pantheon by Margot_Tenenbaum	Apr 16th, 2007 12:42:26 PM
William Hurt as Zeus, Jeff Goldblum as Hermes, Glenn Close as Hera, Meg Tilly as Artemis, Mary Beth Hurt as Hestia, Kevin Kline as Dionysus. But really, Clash of the Titans was Ray Harryhausen's retirement project - a summation of his entire career. I think it's in poor taste to remake it while he's still around.
I like Harry H. too but... by ewokstew	Apr 16th, 2007 12:42:52 PM
implying that this will be a disasater because it may utilize CGI instead of stop-motion is a bit silly. I don't see any reason for it beyond the cool nostalgia factor and that it was simply the available tool to do that sort of thing at the time. I'm not a huge CGI advocate by any measure, but personally, either way would be fine by me. Good stop motion or good CGI, just ultimately tell an engagaing story, that's what matters.
Whoever is resonsible for the art direction of 300... by cerebulon	Apr 16th, 2007 12:47:46 PM
Should remake Class of the Titans. That is all.
SHIA LABEOUF AS PERSEUS!!!! by Err	Apr 16th, 2007 12:56:31 PM
His SNL hosting duties earned him the spot.
Excellent! Kasadn rocks though I'd rather see him do by Proman1984	Apr 16th, 2007 01:09:19 PM
Something original. And is he still going to do that movie with Tom Hanks, "Risk Pool"?
Hamlin's voice on God Of War 2 as Perseus by dead youngling	Apr 16th, 2007 01:26:30 PM
great game btw
i'm for it, but it WILL NOT be better than the original by dead youngling	Apr 16th, 2007 01:30:19 PM
my author friend, Mr. Teachout shows the Medusa scene to his students every year--they make fun of the two-headed wolf part, saying the effects are stupid and old. But when the music hits and Medusa comes out--that classroom is silent--they're scared to death! it's awesome to see! go harryhausen!
OH MERRICK ON SECOND THOUGHT... by Deus Vult	Apr 16th, 2007 01:48:25 PM
I just realized ursula is like 70 years old. her moustache ride is gonna run her well over $500. not $.50.00 mind you. keep in mind I'm not completely ruling it out, just changing the terms of the deal. and she should pray I don't alter it further...
Say "No" to Kraken! by KarmicRelief	Apr 16th, 2007 01:49:42 PM
I say bring the remake on. One of the first movies that made me want to read the novelization. As far as the stop-motion, I found it distracting even as a kid. Especially the parts with Calibos.
Ewok: Yub-Yub, Chub-Cha.. by Baron Karza	Apr 16th, 2007 01:58:18 PM
Yub Yub!
Yes, but...... by Smokin Doc Cottle	Apr 16th, 2007 02:00:04 PM
will there be titty?
Anchorite.... by Smokin Doc Cottle	Apr 16th, 2007 02:03:32 PM
Don't forget "Big Chill" Kasdan, either!
you know, I don't wanna sound queer or nothin... by geoff is a palooka	Apr 16th, 2007 02:11:33 PM
but I think unicorns are kick ass!
Unicorns only good for ONE THING- scratching my taint! by Dorothys Taint Again	Apr 16th, 2007 02:13:17 PM
with their horn! Kasdan, get this film right!!
Frank Vincent as Calibos! by EdRyder	Apr 16th, 2007 02:13:39 PM
thats it
Anchor and smokin doc by skimn	Apr 16th, 2007 02:28:53 PM
lets not forget his best, Body Heat!!!
Grammaton Cleric Binks.... by GrandMuffTarkin	Apr 16th, 2007 02:36:40 PM
Freakin riot, dude. Calibos, do ya have to wear that stinkin' sweatshirt? You know what it brings, it brings flies.
Wanted: Talkbacker to commit to all "-INO " iterations by Pound Sand	Apr 16th, 2007 02:37:04 PM
..., Must Love Dogs.
Too Soon!! by MarkoOhNo	Apr 16th, 2007 02:54:36 PM
You can't top those stop-motion animatronic claymation effects! Why even try?? And I mean c'mon... has there ever been a decent actor on the big screen since Harry Hamilin? lol Seriously though, this couldn't be anything but at least good. I like the original, but it's so outdated. Give it a little better everything and it could be great.
Should be called..... by Dr Gregory House	Apr 16th, 2007 02:59:30 PM
...Clash of the Sleep Meds.....zzzzzzzzzz
I'm more of a Stegosaurus lover, Pound Sand by finky089	Apr 16th, 2007 03:36:05 PM
Thus I stick only to "TINO" and movies that involve dinosaur sex.
Oh man by blacklodgebob	Apr 16th, 2007 03:41:45 PM
I hope this really pans out. This would be amazing....
This is a good idea, the film needs a remake. by brokentusk	Apr 16th, 2007 03:43:10 PM
The success of 300 (a film with both historical and fantastic elements) obviously pushed Warner Bros. to get this into production. The original CLASH OF THE TITANS is in need of a remake - I mean, I for one have been waiting to see a Greek mythological film done on a large scale using modern day effects. TROY would have been 99% better if they had included mythological elements in the story (and if they had excluded 88% of the film - Sean Bean's Odysseus counts as 11%). I say this film should get made and then they should adapt THE ODYSSEY. Bring it!
Fuck Titans! Give me my God Of War Movie! by J-Dizzle	Apr 16th, 2007 03:46:04 PM
Blades of Chaos baby!
Will they still have: by cerebulon	Apr 16th, 2007 03:49:01 PM
"In my mind's eye, I see, three circles joined in priceless, graceful harmony. Two full as the moon, one hollow as a crown. Two from the sea, five fathoms down. One from the earth, deep under the ground. The whole, a mark of high renown. Tell me, what can it be?" Yes, I know it from memory.
Fair enough, finky, but that COFTINO blunder was sad by Pound Sand	Apr 16th, 2007 04:06:11 PM
And no offense meant, BSB, because I dig the cut of your shit too! It may be time to declare a MCMLXXVII type expert for -INO posting if this keeps up. Hell, I just saw a POPINO ! in the Michael Bay Prince of Persia tb, so I guess it's anybody's game now. See you in the next TINO TB.
Remake of titans=flames on zeus's jeri curl. by knifeandfork	Apr 16th, 2007 04:16:24 PM
You know this to be true.
This remake's fine with me by TimBenzedrine	Apr 16th, 2007 04:19:40 PM
Clash is Harryhausens weakest film, it would be nice to see them try again. Bring Ray in as a consultant and stick in one stop-motion character as an "homage" to the man and I'll be fine with that.
Damn you Michael Bay by MCMLXXVI	Apr 16th, 2007 04:46:27 PM
Damn you Michael Bay
Clash remake makes sense (in a Hollywood way) by BillyPilgrim	Apr 16th, 2007 05:27:40 PM
It's a fun movie that I first saw when I was 11. But get real. Its not full blown classic like 'On The Waterfront'. Its not an untouchable movie. With the CGI work seen on recent movies, 300 the current popular example, this could be a wonderful piece of work. For now I will look forward to the effort.
TBers, your balls just called from Kasdan's mouth... by MechaTruffautMk2	Apr 16th, 2007 05:36:28 PM
...they miss you. I can't believe you guys think this is a good idea. The original is fucking aces and the effects still hold up today unless you're an asshole. A new Greek mythology film with tastefully done CGI would be great, but why remake Clash? Just for the name? Isn't there plenty of other mythic material out there? Why not a chunk of Ovid's Metamorphoses? Maybe the classical House of Atreus trilogy? SHIA LE BOOF AS ORESTES! There's no point in remaking this and I hope it never gets off the ground. Kasdan is nothing to throw an orgy over, anyway; if the directors he worked for have proven their since proven their inability to sucessfully work any longer in the sci-fi/fantasy genre, what makes you think Kasdan still has the same chops he showed in Raiders and Empire?
Bubo Mother F****er!!! by Dr Lisa Cuddy	Apr 16th, 2007 05:41:02 PM
I'm all for Ron Perlman as Calibos.
Excuse the repeated text... by MechaTruffautMk2	Apr 16th, 2007 05:42:08 PM
...I've got finals burn-out.
Kasdan should write Indy 4 by wadi77	Apr 16th, 2007 05:59:13 PM
Empire & Raiders are my favorite movies of all time.
Yeah but ... by jae683	Apr 16th, 2007 06:26:14 PM
How are they going to replace Judi Bowker, as Andromada. I remember having a little crush on her when I first saw this.
Don't ruin it... by Philvis	Apr 16th, 2007 06:28:11 PM
I better see some stop motion creatures, Harry Hamlin reprising his role,a resurrected Olivier, and a hot Ursula Andress for starters...
Should have seen this one comming... by DoctorWho?	Apr 16th, 2007 06:32:47 PM
...but didn't. Can somebody just write a new story in the same mold?...an original idea in the same mythological genre?? Because slapping the BRAND NAME on a new film helps everything from marketing, demo, box office to dvd sales. That's fine. My childhood is not being raped...it's just such a different era now where we follow films from their inception to completion... contract negotiations, budgets etc. Oh how I fondly remember the days of walking into a dark theatre not knowing much of anything about Tron, Clash Of The Titans, Alien etc. It was like those movies just dropped out of the sky. Now we can log on and see what Peter Jackson had for breakfast before today's shoot, or LOOK!...see that non descript concrete warehouse over there?...that's where they'll be filming scenes for The Transformers...Whoa!!I'll send you the link!! So be it. It's just that Clash doesn't need to be remade...they got it right the first time.
why a remake of Clash of the Titans? by datachasm	Apr 16th, 2007 06:55:23 PM
there are a 1,000,000 possible stories that could be done with the Greek Mythos... so why retread this one? why not try something new? why not remake, if you are creatively bankrupt, Sinbad? i would much rather walk out of a theatre, having seen a original work, and thinking that this movie is better than Clash of the Titans, and how lucky the youth are to have this one, than walking out saying this part was better than the original, and that part was better than the remake. so EfNY, now Clash, whats next up on the low rent producer's hit list?
As long as it's a new story by alienindisguise	Apr 16th, 2007 06:57:00 PM
with the same title, it could be badass...I say go dark, but not too dark ala the God of War games
Make SINBAD and ARGONAUTS movies, you idiots!!!! by Drath	Apr 16th, 2007 07:32:51 PM
For fuck's sake, we're YEARS behind on a new Sinbad movie (not counting the underrated but still flawed animated Dreamworks effort). And by all means, somebody who played Dr. Who must be cast in a role so he can steal all his scenes. Harryhausen won't be with us forever, give him work!!!! And Argonauts is way behind. The original didn't even tell the whole story, and jeez even a crappy Hallmark Mini Series was able to be more fun that most movies by retelling it--MAKE THESE MOVIES!!!!
Don't you totally kill this guy in God of War 2? by 'Cholera's Ghost	Apr 16th, 2007 08:10:02 PM
BTW GoW wouldn't make a good movie. Why would it? Sure it's pretty graphics, but I found the story pretty cliche. It is entertaining only as interactive monster-slaying.
Go ahead... by Logan_1973	Apr 16th, 2007 08:34:15 PM
Ruin another classic with a shit remake.
This a great idea by Laserbrain	Apr 16th, 2007 08:40:10 PM
Clash of the Titans is a dodgy film to be sure but it's structure is actually fairly solid and the perils that Perseus has to face are awesome. This could be a fantastic movie if handled right.
Kratos>Perseus by iwontwin	Apr 16th, 2007 09:09:17 PM
Kratos is a brilliant character.
I love this movie. If they do remake it, it really by superninja	Apr 16th, 2007 11:25:10 PM
needs to keep the right balance of fantasy and stay away from the stupid "realism" crap.
Remake is fine by Pascal	Apr 16th, 2007 11:26:33 PM
I'm in absolute love with Jason and the Argonauts, but Clash of the Titans never did much for me. Mechanical owl sidekick? The hell?
Don't get some WB turd to play Perseus. by superninja	Apr 16th, 2007 11:27:25 PM
Get a man, please.
Hey, I agree they could definitely do another mythology by superninja	Apr 16th, 2007 11:30:58 PM
story. How about some Norse or Celtic mythology, eh? I just want more fantasy film but it's pointless if they're not any good.
brokentusk, I agree Troy needed mythology by superninja	Apr 16th, 2007 11:33:04 PM
and -Brad Pitt, -Orlando Bloom, -Diane Kruger.
Just as long as they keep Stephen Sommers away by Doc_Strange	Apr 17th, 2007 12:41:39 AM
This might actually be a good remake. Just got a copy of the original on DVD. They seriously need to remaster the transfer cuz it looks like crap.
The remake also needs to include tits and ass by Doc_Strange	Apr 17th, 2007 12:52:30 AM
After watching said DVD, I was surprised to find a bit of casual nudity, though tasteful. They should definitely keep that in and it wont make for an R rating. Want proof? Look at the full frontal in Titanic.
Why not just make a greek mythology movie? by RedwingsHoolihan	Apr 17th, 2007 01:13:21 AM
Call it something else. Leave Clash of the Titans alone.
The Orginal was good enough, Why a remake? by The Founder	Apr 17th, 2007 03:29:50 AM
We don't really need a reamke of this flick, especially not before a couple of remakes of Sinbad or jason and the Argonaughts.
Clash of the Titans was universally reviled by Sepulchrave	Apr 17th, 2007 06:24:58 AM
...when it first appeared. But I remember loving it; it had so many monsters (that scared the living crap out of me, even as critics mocked Harryhausen's old-school techniques) my little bisexual hormones couldn't figure out whether I wanted to screw boring-but-sexy Harry Hamlin or boring -but-sexy Judi Bowker (Vicky from Black Beauty). I do think that they should make the Kraken more monstrous; the Creature from the Aegean Lagoon was pretty lame.
Kirsten Dunst = Stinky Flapper by Motoko Kusanagi	Apr 17th, 2007 08:36:17 AM
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Again I ask by Smokin Doc Cottle	Apr 17th, 2007 09:28:18 AM
Will there be titty? Or a little bush?
GrandMuffTarkin by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Apr 17th, 2007 09:30:39 AM
You know it. Before the net and VCRs (Okay I'm really dating myself) this was the best a pre-pubescent could get without going into his Daddy's stash.
pah, every time a childhood favourite gets remade by Lost Prophet	Apr 17th, 2007 09:36:30 AM
god kills a puppy. You know it to be true.
If Kirsten Dunst... by DocPazuzu	Apr 17th, 2007 10:09:00 AM
...isn't cast as Bubo the magic R2-D2 owl, it will be a huge flop.
Will Kasdan still have that old magic? by tylermo	Apr 17th, 2007 10:09:26 AM
I agree with those that have pointed out that Kasdan may, or may not be up to his old game. I'm not basing that on anything I know about him now, it's just reality. Every dog has his day, and after an impressive string of screen writing hits(ESB,ROTJ,Raiders, etc), he might hit rock bottom. On the other hand, I think he can do it justice, if it needs to be redone anyway. And, I totally agree that Lucas should have given him a call. Tylermo
Novelizations and False Memory Syndrome by The_Deathticle	Apr 17th, 2007 12:00:32 PM
Did anyone else used to read the novelizations of movies even before seeing them in the theater? When I was a kid I did that with "Clash" and "The Last Starfighter." I love me some "Clash of the Titans" to this day, and picked it up on DVD when it was released. Strangely, I had remembered a specific shot from the Medusa scene that wasn't in the movie. I have a very clear memory of Medusa taking out one of her arrows and drawing the sharp edge of the arrowhead across the top of her forearm in order to coat it with her poisonous blood. However, that shot is not in the movie. I can't imagine that it was edited out, so I have to believe that it must have been in the novelization and I'm simply remembering visuals that my childhood imagination cooked up when reading the book. The movie DOES show the arrows smoking as they whiz through the air. The crazy thing is that I can see it so clearly. The dark blood oozing out of the slice on her arm. The sizzle and smoke as it coats the arrowhead. Does anyone else have any memory of anything like this, either from the book or the movie?
Cholera's Ghost by J-Dizzle	Apr 17th, 2007 06:37:41 PM
You really thought the GoW story was cliche? I always thought it was pretty epic. I guess its a matter of taste.

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