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DiCaprio Developing New TWILIGHT ZONE Movie??

first time being first by Admiral Akwelches	Jul 25th, 2008 12:38:00 AM
i hope they raise burgess meredith for a cameo
Yawn by CHEWBLACCA	Jul 25th, 2008 12:38:29 AM
That's right.
not sure what to think about this by Kneprock	Jul 25th, 2008 12:38:31 AM
I barely remember the movie accept that Vic Morrow died shooting it
Eh, I don't know by Aeghast	Jul 25th, 2008 12:38:39 AM
Could work, why not. He should produce shorter documentaries, though
Twent-two minute episodes. . . . by TiVo1138	Jul 25th, 2008 12:40:11 AM
Might not translate into a hundred-minute movie. Might be good though.
Wanna see something really scary? by hobsnobber	Jul 25th, 2008 12:40:41 AM
Check out "Will The Real Martian Please Stand Up?" It's got that older actor with the googly eyes, whatever his name is.
by hobsnobber	Jul 25th, 2008 12:41:25 AM

anything to keep him away from that Fleming biopic by Prossor	Jul 25th, 2008 12:45:03 AM

Oops. What I meant to say was by hobsnobber	Jul 25th, 2008 12:46:23 AM
Part of the appeal of Twilight Zone for me is that far more interesting horror/fantasy/sci-fi stories are told in less time than ninety percent of the shit that supposedly fits into those genres. One episode made into a full-length feature? Fuck it, I'll give it a shot, but only if we get Ole Googly Eyes to cameo.
what? by Horror Freak	Jul 25th, 2008 12:47:41 AM
what fucking episode might it be? i'm a little depressed by the dicaprio name attached to it, but still excited... and as a note, there were a heavy handful of episodes that were 48-53 minutes long... keep that in mind
I hope DiCaprio isn't starring in it... by hiperaktiv	Jul 25th, 2008 12:50:15 AM
dont want to see him get chopped in half by a helicopter or anything. We've already lost one fine young actor this year, dont want another.
Longer than 22 minutes? by Gislef_crow	Jul 25th, 2008 01:02:40 AM
The googly-eyed actor was Jack Elan. The hour-long episodes of TZ have almost never worked, back in the B&W fourth season. Not sure why they think longer ones were. Maybe they'll turn The Obsolete Man into an action adventure Michael Bey thriller.
I Actually Have A Damn Good Idea For A New Series by Media Messiah	Jul 25th, 2008 01:08:03 AM
I've wanted to do a new Twilght Zone series, and or, movie, for a while now!!! The many Twilight Zone remake series and the movie, all absent of Mr. Rod Serling, have each been an uninspired embarrassing mess. They are not smart, and tarnish the original series, its memory, and the brillance of my greatest writing hero, Rod Serling. So, what is my idea??? I'd be glad to pitch it if given a pitch meeting...it is a very interesting take on the Twilight Zone...one that will make you smile!!!
HEY! M. Night Shyamalan by Series7	Jul 25th, 2008 01:23:58 AM
You better get on this, so finally you can make a movie that at least makes sense as to why its a twilight zone rip off.
Thanks Chocolate Reign!!! by Media Messiah	Jul 25th, 2008 01:31:59 AM
Thanks for your post. I'll certainly look into the contest...it would be a great way to vet and discovering new talent that may not have the connections to enter the Hollywood sphere of influence through traditional means. Thanks again...and have a good and safe flight buddy!!!
Albert Brooks = Genius by Rev. Slappy	Jul 25th, 2008 01:37:18 AM

Is Kick the Can in the TZ movie the worst thing Spielberg has do by Rev. Slappy	Jul 25th, 2008 01:38:07 AM
I think it's worse than WotW.
The first "Twilight Zone" movie is underrated by darthvedder81	Jul 25th, 2008 01:45:12 AM
Spielberg and Landis came up a tad short but Dante and Millers segments are both really terrific--and the Albert Brooks opening is just classic. I'm not sure an "anthology" movie would work these days since in didn't really work for anyone in 1983 either.
How long til somebody makes a bad Vic Morrow joke? by Rev. Slappy	Jul 25th, 2008 01:47:11 AM
Waiting...
JACK ELAN... by johnnyrandom	Jul 25th, 2008 01:55:22 AM
...googely-goo!
Pleeeeease do "Nigtmare at 20,000 feet" !!!!!!! by Mike_D	Jul 25th, 2008 02:41:11 AM
that would be kick ass.
Dont forget Richard Kellys films.. by Redfive!	Jul 25th, 2008 02:42:10 AM
Donnie Darko,Southland and even an actual episode from the 80s The Box are strait up Twilight Zone films.Darko being the prime example...thats strait out of the Zone.
Rev.Slappy - no, that would be "HOOK" by BenBraddock	Jul 25th, 2008 02:42:43 AM
I'd rather drink cold puke strained through Hitler's sweaty y-fronts than have to sit through that again.
not bad, but..... by JudasCow	Jul 25th, 2008 03:31:49 AM
what happened to DiCaprio producing Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle? Or did i dream this was happening?
"Mike D with the master plan!" by _SnakePlissken_	Jul 25th, 2008 03:43:19 AM
Fucken oath, that would be the micky
Twilight Zone looks great on HD-DVD by iamnicksaicnsn	Jul 25th, 2008 04:32:55 AM
YEah, it doesn't "exist" anymore, but fuck it! Fuckin thing sucks! Actually it doesn't, which is why I'm talking about it, it really is good. Looks fucking beautiful.
TiVo1138 by TheNorthlander	Jul 25th, 2008 06:13:09 AM
a lot of the episodes of the original series were one hour long.
THERE'S SOMETHING ON THE WING: The Movie by ciroslive	Jul 25th, 2008 07:21:18 AM
94 minutes of the guy who plays Kirk in the new Trek movie screaming about something on the wing. With cameo by Leonard Nimoy but not Shatner...
Gislef_crow by hobsnobber	Jul 25th, 2008 07:25:19 AM
I thank you, sir. Every time I see Mr. Élan pop up unexpectedly, I get a warm, fuzzy feeling, almost like it's Christmastime. It could be the Scotch, though. I can never tell
prettybaby by Stuntcock Mike	Jul 25th, 2008 08:36:46 AM
beat it
One suggestion - NO helicopters by Klytus_I.m_Bored	Jul 25th, 2008 09:20:48 AM
Unless they're CG.
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whens dicaprio gonna make the johnny eck by JackieGleasonUFO	Jul 25th, 2008 09:50:13 AM
movie. must i wait forever?
IT'S A COOKBOOK...!!! by Nasty In The Pasty	Jul 25th, 2008 10:01:43 AM

Elam by Parallaxmjm	Jul 25th, 2008 10:12:34 AM
It was Jack Elam, not Elan, just for accuracy. I don't know how well just one episode as a movie would play, especially when you already know the major twists and turns that you can expect based on the original episode. But a feature of "To Serve Man" might be pretty interesting when I think about it.
BLACK AND WHITE!!! Like shindlers list! by General Crom	Jul 25th, 2008 10:52:40 AM
perhaps some color sprinkled throughout. Open narration by John Hurt! You unlock this door with the key of imagination.Beyond it lies another dimension.A dimension of sound.A dimension of sight.A dimension of mind.You are journeying through a wondrous land of both things and ideas.Your next stop.. The Twilight Zone. Playing my mint twilight pinball right now with custom padded button leather side panels.6 grand if you want it.
re:Jack Elam by hobsnobber	Jul 25th, 2008 10:53:17 AM
Jack "Googly Goggles" Elam it is. Thanks Parallaxmjm I know a few people with "blue eyes" (one blew east, one blew west), and I always feel like I'm playing eye-tag when I'm speaking with them. I suppose the only way to pull off a feature-length Twilight Zone consisting of one storyline is to take several episodes and interlace them so that the individual stories wouldn't be able to stand out on their own. Any thoughts?
here's your ideas by General Crom	Jul 25th, 2008 10:59:21 AM
this thing is about another dimension that is intruding on our reality and involving a group of intertwining characters.It must be black and white-it must have robby the robot update attack sequence-it must have aliens that eat people-it must have weird face people that think you are the weird one.A doll attack sequence.A clock that fucks shit up.Now go for it screenplay douches!
perhaps the clock is the key to wrapping by General Crom	Jul 25th, 2008 11:21:04 AM
all this shit together- I'm available right now-contact me through harry-I'll write this for you -I'm in the industry some 14 years now-I do effects and previz- I'll make this thing for you Leo.
alright shit-I love the zone and I want to make this. by General Crom	Jul 25th, 2008 11:36:29 AM
I'm in the bay-I can be down there in a heartbeat-I need some contact info.I can pitch in 2 weeks.Just let me know if you're serious There is no one human more qualified to help you make this movie- Ask anyone and they'll tell you.I am the ultimate idea man.I've seeded dozens of major productions-directors have used my previz shot for shot for some of the biggest movies ever made-you just happen to catch me finishing moving and between projects.If I don't hear from you-I'll just have to come down to LA and bust your door-I'm making this thing-I won't take no for an answer.
no ed wood jokes? by General Crom	Jul 25th, 2008 12:47:02 PM
I like to cross dress like rod Serling etc..
Brooks a genius? by Darth Macchio	Jul 25th, 2008 01:21:19 PM
Ever see 'Defending your life"? Mel Brooks may very well be a genius...hell for Young Fraknenstein alone he's worthy...but Albert Brooks? Here and there funny sure but Albert Brooks? Back in the day, yes...but now? Really?
Dicrapio... by wyvern	Jul 25th, 2008 01:48:11 PM
Wasn't he either starring in or producing a live action Akira?
Albert Brooks... by NiceGuyEddie19	Jul 25th, 2008 01:50:20 PM
More of a yutz than a genius, I'd say.
I LOVE Twilight Zone and HATE DiCaprio... by TheGhostWhoLurks	Jul 25th, 2008 02:17:30 PM
An actor of minimal talent and appeal. Anything he's involved with (including Titanic) is pretty much guaranteed to be simple-minded pablum... everything The Twilight Zone WASN'T. I'll pass and watch the real Zone for free on late night TV.
Albert Brooks IS a genius by Hercules	Jul 25th, 2008 03:06:26 PM
smarten up!
I know Brook's earlier work is well respected but... by Darth Macchio	Jul 25th, 2008 03:45:53 PM
...anything he's been in (or worked on) lately has been complete ass. Forgive my ignorance but wasn't he primarily a writer/stand-up-act back in the day? If he is a genius, it is due to his early work with SNL back in its heyday. But lately? Genius? You sure? "Defending your life" actually made me angry and apparently, he's the "genius" behind the movie in almost every respect (wrote, directed, acted, etc). And 'The Muse'? Are you fuckin kidding? You can't possibly be inferring his "genius" from that horrid piece of shit are you? Even his voice was somewhat annoying in Finding Nemo altho that is an excellent and beautifully animated film all around (Rush as the seagull is simply brilliant casting). Again, echos of past genius do not equate to continual permanent genius unless said past genius is truly untouchably brilliant. I'd argue that Brook's early SNL work is damn close but not enough to give him a free pass to genius-land forever. You have to up the ante in the genius game and, in my opinion, I've not seen microbe one from Brooks lately. "Finding comedy in the Muslim world?" (or whatever the hell its called) Really? Shit, it might be good but it sounded like a damn 'Ishtar' remake so I just couldn't be bothered. Early SNL genius? Of course; no question. "The Muse", "Defending your life" genius? Well, then I suppose we'll agree to disagree on what "genius" actually means.
Yep, take my advice and stay away from helicopters. by The Eskimo	Jul 25th, 2008 03:59:22 PM
Sincerely, Stevie Ray Vaughn
Movies no good by Gislef_crow	Jul 25th, 2008 04:25:55 PM
Right, Elam. The problem is, you could make a movie out of a TZ episode. Problem is, you'd have to choose from the mediocre to lousy episodes that nobody really remembers or cares about. The best and most interesting ones are the 22 minutes ones where Serling knew how to get in, tell his story, and get out again. Episodes like The Invaders, Time Enough at Last, Eye of the Beholder, Passage for Trumpet, Game for Pool, It's A Good Life, The After Hours, Shadow Play, Death's Head Revisited, The Obsolete Man. And the reason they're memorable is because they're short, and get the job done. Turning a good TZ episode into a full-length movie makes as much sense as turning War & Peace into a 22-minute skit.
Oops my bad. by Gislef_crow	Jul 25th, 2008 04:40:15 PM
One exception. Yes, you could make a movie-length version of The Odyssey of Flight 33. Heck, make a miniseries. Then call it "The Langoliers."
If it hasn't been filmed before, it can't be any good. by No Respectable Gentleman	Jul 25th, 2008 05:31:39 PM
The unspoken philosophy of modern Hollywood
Back To My Pitch: This Is About Serling Not Brooks by Media Messiah	Jul 25th, 2008 05:51:57 PM
Guys take a chance, what is 5 minutes wasted on one pitch? If you don't like my pitch, simply give me the boot, but if you like it...we have something??? Stranger things have happened in the Twilight Zone, but you never know unless you take a chance on new talent.
Twilight Zonettes by bswise	Jul 25th, 2008 06:58:48 PM
Agghh!! I'm in an Alien Zoo! Agghh!! I'm really dead! Aghh!! You're actually in Hell! Agghh!! It was actually Earth all along! Agghh!! Tiny little aliens are attacking!! Agghh!! I'm the last man in the world, and I dropped my frickin' glasses!! Agghh!! We're actually all just little toys! Agghh!! I'm just in a military experient! Agghh!! Cold war paranoia has destroyed us! Agghh!! I can hear what everyone's thinking and it sucks! Agggh!! I've been hung and this has just been the last two seconds of my life! Agghh!! The darkness of our own hatred is swallowing us! Agghh!! There's something on the wing, you believe me, don't you!? Agghh!! That fcked-up kid can do whatever he wants with his mind! Agghh! I've been pardoned but they won't let me take the hot robot chick they sent to my asteroid back with me! Noo-Nee-Noo-Nee-Noo-Nee-Noo-N ee-Noo-Nee...*
A Note To Leo Dicaprio by ChocolateJesusMan	Jul 25th, 2008 07:04:24 PM
If youre gonna produce this movie,stay away from stunts involving helicopters...heh
"The Howling Man" by dkfuel	Jul 25th, 2008 11:55:59 PM
This is one of the best original episodes in my opinion. It SCREAMS of a feature length re-do. Dicaprio, are you reading????
Time to retire, my little bastard. by YouAreAllMyBastardChildren	Jul 26th, 2008 01:43:48 AM
Drive your little Prius somewhere far out into the wilderness and build yourself an opulent "green" shack and leave the film world for good. Thanks, Leo!
I'm Telling You, I've Cracked The Story!!! by Media Messiah	Jul 27th, 2008 01:47:28 AM
I have had it for years, but no where to go with it. Leo give me a shot!!!

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