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Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
'Barbarella' back in action
'Royale' writers to revive character By MICHAEL FLEMING Jane Fonda was the original 'Barbarella' in 1968. Producers Dino and Martha De Laurentiis have completed a rights deal that will allow them to reinvent "Barbarella," and the producers have set "Casino Royale" scribes Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to pen the script. The original 1968 Roger Vadim-directed fantasy was produced by De Laurentiis, who wrote the check to secure Purvis and Wade. De Laurentiis recently completed a film rights acquisition deal with Julien Forest, the son of Jean-Claude Forest, author of the French comicbook series on which the film was based. Deal, made with Hollywood Comics principal Jean-Marc Lofficier and French agent Laurie Roy, calls for the reissue of the first two Barbarella books in concert with the feature, along with the publication of material that previously hadn't been translated into English. "Barbarella is the ultimate science-fiction adventure heroine: smart, strong funny and sexy," De Laurentiis said. "I'm excited to reintroduce Barbarella to a new generation of moviegoers." In the original film, Jane Fonda played the title character as a kittenish sexpot. That movie comes off as camp and dated by today's standards. In the remake, the scribes will make Barbarella a free, modern gal who survives in a futuristic world through her intelligence, fighting skills and sexuality. De Laurentiis sparked to Purvis and Wade because of the way they used Ian Fleming's early Bond novel "Casino Royale" as the basis for their script but updated it into a Daniel Craig vehicle that reinvigorated the franchise. The "Casino Royale" writers just turned in their draft for the 22nd installment of the Bond franchise and will make "Barbarella" their next project. De Laurentiis has set no timetable on when he'll seek a studio for "Barbarella." On "Hannibal Rising," he waited until the film was done before securing a distribution deal with the Weinstein Co. It's likely he will seek a studio partner once he has a completed script and a star. |
But will there be boobies? ;)
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I'm there. Get Charlize Theron.
Or, but this is only if nudity is 100%, Jessica Biel or Scarlett Johannsen. |
I wonder if Duran Duran will be in this version.
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No boobies in zero G = No sale!
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I hope the artistic integrity of the original isn't compromised.
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
I wonder if Durand Durand will be in this version.
http://barbarella.mon-oueb.com/machi...machine-01.jpg Please. Please tell me. Now. |
Yeah, I can see it now...people not familiar with the original movie saying "Hey, they named the character after the band".
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You know, I hadn't thought of that, TomOpus. That is gonna be funny (at first). Jessica Biel or Charlize Theron would be great. How is Anna Falchi looking these days?
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Just read that Kate Beckinsale is one of the names being mentioned for the remake. Probably nothing more than a rumor, but if true :drool:
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In youth-obsessed Hollywood, I doubt they'll cast someone over 30 years of age for this. They'll want at least the possibility of a sequel or two if it happens to take off.
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what does 'YART' mean?
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Originally Posted by scott1598
what does 'YART' mean?
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Originally Posted by Drexl
Yet Another Remake (or reimagining, rehash, whatever) Thread
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According to Variety, Robert Rodriguez will be in the director's chair for this (!):
Robert Rodriguez will helm the "Barbarella" redo for a 2008 Universal release. The "Planet Terror" helmer is working with scribes Neal Purvis and Robert Wade on the remake of the 1968 film starring Jane Fonda as a futuristic mercenary. That version was produced by Dino De Laurentiis, who is producing the remake with Martha De Laurentiis. Barbarella first appeared seven years earlier in a French comicbook written and illustrated by Jean-Claude Forest. De Laurentiis recently completed an acquisition deal with his son Julien (Daily Variety, April 12). "I love this iconic character and all that she represents, and I'm truly excited by the challenge of inviting a new audience into her universe," Rodriguez said. Dino De Laurentiis hinted at the flavor of the remake: "In our vision, the future is female, and I can't wait to introduce 'Barbarella' to a new generation of moviegoers," he said. Purvis and Wade co-wrote "Casino Royale" and recently finished scripting the next installment in the Bond franchise, "Bond 22." |
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Had to look her up. The only thing she's been in that I've seen is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and I don't remember her in that. I'm guessing she was one of the Manson Family. :shrug:
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Keep the opening credits just like the original or no sale.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
The original version is shit. It’s hardly the “classic” that some make it out to be.
Rodriguez is actually a decent choice for this type of cheese and Sweeney is a good replacement for Jane Fonda. |
re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
(Post 14176339)
The original version is shit. It’s hardly the “classic” that some make it out to be.
Rodriguez is actually a decent choice for this type of cheese and Sweeney is a good replacement for Jane Fonda. |
re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Rodriguez isn’t involved anymore.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by dex14
(Post 14176345)
Rodriguez isn’t involved anymore.
* Spoiler:
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by goldenjcj
(Post 14176353)
well, shit. I read that headline 10 minutes ago*! With the speed that directors have been dropping out of projects lately, i’m not surprised that it happened within those few minutes!
* Spoiler:
Spoiler:
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by TomOpus
(Post 14176358)
Spoiler:
It just keeps getting worse! |
re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
(Post 14176359)
:lol:
It just keeps getting worse! |
re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by TomOpus
(Post 14176361)
I've done the same thing not realizing when an old thread gets bumped.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Well, crap. I didn't notice the dates either and assumed Rodriguez decided to tackle this after Alita: Battle Angel only broke even or underperformed (sources differ) at the box office.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by RocShemp
(Post 14176335)
Had to look her up. The only thing she's been in that I've seen is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and I don't remember her in that. I'm guessing she was one of the Manson Family. :shrug:
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by RocShemp
(Post 14176335)
Had to look her up. The only thing she's been in that I've seen is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and I don't remember her in that. I'm guessing she was one of the Manson Family. :shrug:
She's a young actress, who looks like this, stars on one of TV's buzziest shows, and was nominated for two Emmys this year. She's good for at least two leading roles in studio movies before being cast onto the Megan Fox Memorial Dump Heap. |
re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
I originally saw her in Everything Sucks! and she was also in The Handmaid's Tale.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by Draven
(Post 14176493)
She's a main character in the first season of The White Lotus (that's how I know her) and Euphoria is in the new Madame Web movie too. She's a new "it girl". Also got some prominence when she posted pics of her family in MAGA hats and Blue Lives Matter shirts.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Check out The Voyeurs she shows some nice skin on there.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
I have never watched Euphoria but can see she does possess a couple of important factors that will help her with the role.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by csant
(Post 14176614)
Check out The Voyeurs she shows some nice skin on there.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by Finisher
(Post 14176762)
That movie is like a low rent Rear Window. But she shows everything off. Her tits are kind of amazing.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Didn't Sienfield commit sexual assualt to cop that feel?
-wink- |
re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
^ That was Elaine.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
^And it was an accident. She tripped, and fell into her.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Jerry never got to see or touch them.
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re: Barbarella (D: Edgar Wright) S: Sydney Sweeney
Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
(Post 14177121)
Jerry never got to see or touch them.
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