Ok…what? I’m fairly certain there was ALREADY a JAWS 3-D flick, but with the added popularity of AVATAR in 3-D, among many others, it seems that UNIVERSAL has decided to jump on the bandwagon. In a way, if done correctly (for example, if JAMES CAMERON did it), this could be interesting. Right now, this seems to be a rumor, but here’s the beef from Cinema Blend:
A source of ours over at Universal Pictures says the studio is strongly considering a remake of the summer blockbuster in hopes of dazzling younger audiences with new special effects. Their claim is that people now expect more, visually, from their film-going experience. So, Hollywood studios are inclined to take some of their tried and true franchise names like Jaws and bring them into the 3D world.
Our insider says Tracy Morgan was at one point being considered for the part of Matt Hooper, previously played by Richard Dreyfuss. While it’s uncertain whether that’s still the plan, it does indicate that they seem to be taking a more comedic direction with the part.
This is just a rumor, from a source we’ve spoken with, but never used before. We’re working on some sort of official confirmation. In the meantime file this under gossip which, let’s face it, isn’t hard to believe. Universal already busted out a few laughable Jaws sequels in the 80’s. They even tried their hand at a 3-D version of the shark with 1983’s Jaws 3-D. It only makes sense to come back to the idea now that they have the technology to do it right.
Wait, WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?! TRACY FUCKING MORGAN?!?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!111!1!!!!1! Ah fuck, you remember all that I said about the potential awesomeness? Yeah, out the fucking window. It also makes me think this HAS to be a rumor. PLEASE let it be a rumor if they’re looking at that kind of casting.
The trailer for the upcoming WOLFMAN remake has hit the web. Check it out, along with a few new pics, below! The film is set for release in early 2010 and stars Benecio del Toro and Anthony Hopkins among others. Click on the Pic below to see more pics over at Shock Till You Drop.
Here are some details from the upcoming LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake DVD. I didn’t get a chance to see this one in theaters, but I hear it’s actually a pretty damn decent flick, so I’ll check it out when it hits DVD and let ya’ll know what I think.
Universal is prepping both unrated and theatrical cuts of the film which will be available separately (on DVD) or together (on Blu-Ray). The unrated cut clocks in at 1 hour and 54 minutes, four minutes longer than the theatrical print. Special features will include deleted scenes and A Look Inside featurette. Those with Blu-Ray capabilities will get a digital copy of the unrated version, BD-Live and “My Scenes Sharing” features.
As soon as some DVD art shows up on the intarwebz, you’ll see it here!
Dubbed the “Screwhead Edition,” an Army of Darkness Blu-Ray will be coming to us soon now that rights for the film have reverted back to Universal. This from Shock Till You Drop:
Now that the rights for Army of Darkness have reverted back to Universal (from Anchor Bay Entertainment), its home video division has announced a Blu-Ray “Screwhead Edition” for May 19th. Special features will include the alternate ending, deleted scenes, The Men Behind the Army featurette, extra footage, theatrical trailer and audio commentary with director Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and Ivan Raimi. Exclusive to Blu-Ray: My Scenes, BD-Live and the ability to access production photos during the movie experience.
Another reason for me to look towards finally getting a Blu-Ray player. I just have this…issue with Blu-Ray discs, the quality of the image onscreen. Sometimes it looks like crystal clear film, absolutely stunning, and then, at times, it looks as though a high definition soap opera of sorts. It’s weird how the image switches back and forth and absolutely ruins the viewing experience for me. I’m not sure if it’s like this with older films, as I’ve only seen newer films in Blu-Ray. We’ll see. Wave of the Future and all that.
