RoboCop (2014, Padilha) S: Kinnaman, Oldman, Jackson, Cornish
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What was the Robocop 2 Frank Miller script like?
But nothing - NOTHING - will top the original.
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Originally Posted by UAIOE
What was the Robocop 2 Frank Miller script like?
In 1988, after the success of The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller was contacted by producer Jon Davison about writing a sequel to the Davison-produced box-office smash RoboCop, directed by Paul Verhoeven. Miller enthusiastically accepted the offer, eager to make an impression in Hollywood the way he had in comics the past decade. Miller’s screenplay was regarded as an ample follow-up to the original; filled with dark humor, socio-political commentary, and graphic violence.
However, the realities of the Hollywood studio system soon became apparent to Miller. Although he enjoyed being handsomely paid for his contributions, he lamented the fact that he was bombarded by notes from studio execs telling him that his script was “unfilmable.” His script was drastically re-written into what became RoboCop 2.
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Synopsis
Frank Miller’s long-unseen follow-up to the 1987 blockbuster film finally sees the light of day. The machine that was born as Alex Murphy continues his war against the criminals of Old Detroit. But his human soul still haunts him with a sympathetic conscience and memories of his past life.
When his creators and benefactors at the Omni Consumer Products (OCP) corporation get wind of this, they deem RoboCop obsolete. Now our hero and his resilient partner, Officer Anne Lewis, are pitted not only against the scum of the streets, but the new OCP model that shows no mercy.
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Above is the 9 issue comic adaption of the original script. I picked up the trade a while back, and it was a wild read.
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Originally Posted by UAIOE
That looks really interesting.
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Darren Aronofsky to direct???!!!
And its a sequel, not a remake.
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/12913
And its a sequel, not a remake.
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/12913
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Sequel is a better idea, but they need to get the time line straight. Robocop was set slightly in the future. It cant be 20 years later and 'present day'
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Originally Posted by Matthew Ackerly
Darren Aronofsky to direct???!!!
And its a sequel, not a remake.
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/12913
And its a sequel, not a remake.
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/12913
And it's set in, L.A., not Detroit !?
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Originally Posted by Matthew Ackerly
Darren Aronofsky to direct???!!!
And its a sequel, not a remake.
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/12913
And its a sequel, not a remake.
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/12913
THIS NEWS IS MIND-BLOWING.
I pray that this is for real.
I just called half of the people in my address book.
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Well, I'm more open to the idea of a sequel than a remake. This makes me feel a little more at ease. Give it a subtitle and it's good as gold... assuming Aronofsky is on board. After Robocop 3 there's only room for improvement.
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Source: MGM
July 24, 2008
"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) has signed Darren Aronofsky to direct and David Self to write a new installment for its "RoboCop" franchise. Aronofsky, the director of The Fountain, and Self, the writer of Road to Perdition, make a formidable creative team, fast tracking the RoboCop motion picture and spotlighting it as one of the most anticipated new films for 2010.
The announcement was made today by Mary Parent, Chairman, Worldwide Motion Picture Group, MGM.
In making the announcement Parent said: "Darren is undeniably one of the most talented, original and visceral film makers, and David is one of the greatest writers in Hollywood. All of us at MGM couldn't be more excited."
Phoenix Pictures' Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Brad Fischer and David Thwaites will produce "RoboCop." Cale Boyter, Executive Vice President Production at MGM will oversee the project for the studio.
Phoenix Pictures' Chairman and CEO Mike Medavoy said: "After making the first 'RoboCop' at Orion more than 20 years ago, I'm thrilled to be helping to return this character to the screen with our partners at MGM and through the eyes of Darren Aronofsky and David Self."
Phoenix co-presidents Brad Fischer and David Thwaites added: "With a filmmaker of Darren Aronofsky's vision and imagination and a writer of David Self's caliber, we are poised to bring to the screen an entertaining and provocative film, which will now be under the creative guidance of two of the best storytellers working in our industry today."
The original RoboCop, which premiered in 1987, was "part man, part machine and all cop." The film's storyline focused on the future of law enforcement as a terminally wounded cop returns to the police force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. The original film was nominated for two Academy Awards -- Best Film Editing and Best Sound."
Very cool news. The talent they have so far is great and just what this film needs.
July 24, 2008
"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) has signed Darren Aronofsky to direct and David Self to write a new installment for its "RoboCop" franchise. Aronofsky, the director of The Fountain, and Self, the writer of Road to Perdition, make a formidable creative team, fast tracking the RoboCop motion picture and spotlighting it as one of the most anticipated new films for 2010.
The announcement was made today by Mary Parent, Chairman, Worldwide Motion Picture Group, MGM.
In making the announcement Parent said: "Darren is undeniably one of the most talented, original and visceral film makers, and David is one of the greatest writers in Hollywood. All of us at MGM couldn't be more excited."
Phoenix Pictures' Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Brad Fischer and David Thwaites will produce "RoboCop." Cale Boyter, Executive Vice President Production at MGM will oversee the project for the studio.
Phoenix Pictures' Chairman and CEO Mike Medavoy said: "After making the first 'RoboCop' at Orion more than 20 years ago, I'm thrilled to be helping to return this character to the screen with our partners at MGM and through the eyes of Darren Aronofsky and David Self."
Phoenix co-presidents Brad Fischer and David Thwaites added: "With a filmmaker of Darren Aronofsky's vision and imagination and a writer of David Self's caliber, we are poised to bring to the screen an entertaining and provocative film, which will now be under the creative guidance of two of the best storytellers working in our industry today."
The original RoboCop, which premiered in 1987, was "part man, part machine and all cop." The film's storyline focused on the future of law enforcement as a terminally wounded cop returns to the police force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. The original film was nominated for two Academy Awards -- Best Film Editing and Best Sound."
Very cool news. The talent they have so far is great and just what this film needs.
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Aronofsky huh? Can't wait to see Rachel Weisz as Robocop's new partner...
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Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
Aronofsky huh? Can't wait to see Rachel Weisz as Robocop's new partner...
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I wonder if this movie is going to be R, or given the PG-13 treatment.
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It sucks Peter Weller pretty much disowned the role.
I wonder if they'll call this RoboCop 4?
Anything to get the bad taste of RC3 out of my mouth. Yuck.
Wasn't that the movie that bankrupt Orion?
I wonder if they'll call this RoboCop 4?
Anything to get the bad taste of RC3 out of my mouth. Yuck.
Wasn't that the movie that bankrupt Orion?
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Anything to get the bad taste of RC3 out of my mouth. Yuck.
Wasn't that the movie that bankrupt Orion?
Wasn't that the movie that bankrupt Orion?
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Found this all over the web: http://www.joblo.com/robocop-goes-r
"RoboCop will be likely gunning for a hard R rating."
"RoboCop will be likely gunning for a hard R rating."