THE ROCKFORD FILES to be made for the big screen - Vince Vaughn to produce & star
04-18-12, 03:36 PM
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THE ROCKFORD FILES to be made for the big screen - Vince Vaughn to produce & star
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1432182.html
Vaughn is a pretty good choice for Jim Rockford. Certainly better than Dermot Mulroney. As long as they don't go too far into goofy comedy like with Starsky & Hutch.
April is apparently Vince Vaughn Month. Less than a week after signing on for the comedy "The Internship" with his "Wedding Crashers" co-star Owen Wilson, Vaughn is producing a big-screen take on "The Rockford Files." Per Deadline.com, the project is being written with Vaughn in mind to star.
Created by Stephen J. Cannell, "The Rockford Files" aired on NBC from 1974 to 1980 and focused on a chatty detective (James Garner) who used his vocal dexterity to talk his way out of many tight situations. NBC tried to resurrect the series last year with Dermot Mulroney taking over for Garner. Unfortunately, that pilot, produced by Steve Carell, was apparently awful; Vulture reported last year that the show was "more rehash than reinvention," and plans to bring the show to televisions were scrapped.
Universal (which like NBC is owned by General Electric), is hoping Vaughn's take will work. The script for the new "Rockford Files" will come from David Levien and Brian Koppelman, and could lead to further adventures should the film hit. After all, Koppelman has some sequel experience; he scripted "Ocean's 13" and is working on "National Treasure 3."
Vaughn will next be seen in "Neighborhood Watch," out this July.
Created by Stephen J. Cannell, "The Rockford Files" aired on NBC from 1974 to 1980 and focused on a chatty detective (James Garner) who used his vocal dexterity to talk his way out of many tight situations. NBC tried to resurrect the series last year with Dermot Mulroney taking over for Garner. Unfortunately, that pilot, produced by Steve Carell, was apparently awful; Vulture reported last year that the show was "more rehash than reinvention," and plans to bring the show to televisions were scrapped.
Universal (which like NBC is owned by General Electric), is hoping Vaughn's take will work. The script for the new "Rockford Files" will come from David Levien and Brian Koppelman, and could lead to further adventures should the film hit. After all, Koppelman has some sequel experience; he scripted "Ocean's 13" and is working on "National Treasure 3."
Vaughn will next be seen in "Neighborhood Watch," out this July.
04-18-12, 03:41 PM
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At least this will kick start Universal to release a complete series set.
04-18-12, 03:51 PM
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Re: THE ROCKFORD FILES to be made for the big screen - Vince Vaughn to produce & star
I heard Vince Vaughn thought Rockford Files was cool, but there were some things he'd change if it was up to him. So he's thinking about his masterpiece, watching Rockford Files, and calling Paul to see if he can score some weed.
04-18-12, 04:04 PM
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Re: THE ROCKFORD FILES to be made for the big screen - Vince Vaughn to produce & star
Oughta be fun. 
04-19-12, 10:17 AM
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Re: THE ROCKFORD FILES to be made for the big screen - Vince Vaughn to produce & star
Never saw the Rockford files. Always wanted to though. Love James Garner.
04-19-12, 12:41 PM
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04-19-12, 12:50 PM
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It is a good thing for me because my dad borrowed my DVD's of the series and won't give them back! 
