miami vice - it's going to happen (merged)
10-03-04 | 11:25 AM
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miami vice - it's going to happen
i am pretty pumped about this
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Jamie Foxx Confirms Miami Vice Rumors
Source: Latino Review October 2, 2004
Latino Review got a chance to talk to Ray star Jamie Foxx, who confirmed he will be working together soon again with his Ali and Collateral director Michael Mann.
Foxx says that Universal Pictures is moving forward with its big screen adaptation of hit '80s cop drama Miami Vice, which starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Previously it was reported that Mann would write, direct, and produce the film.
Now Foxx adds that he's attached to star as Detective Ricardo Tubbs, played by Michael Thomas in the series. "Yeah man, it's happening," he told the site. He was also asked if Mann was still doing the project and he replied, "hopefully he will."
from comingsoon.net
Jamie Foxx Confirms Miami Vice Rumors
Source: Latino Review October 2, 2004
Latino Review got a chance to talk to Ray star Jamie Foxx, who confirmed he will be working together soon again with his Ali and Collateral director Michael Mann.
Foxx says that Universal Pictures is moving forward with its big screen adaptation of hit '80s cop drama Miami Vice, which starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Previously it was reported that Mann would write, direct, and produce the film.
Now Foxx adds that he's attached to star as Detective Ricardo Tubbs, played by Michael Thomas in the series. "Yeah man, it's happening," he told the site. He was also asked if Mann was still doing the project and he replied, "hopefully he will."
10-03-04 | 11:53 AM
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Cool. If Mann actually directs, it won't turn into a crappy tough-in-cheek campy reunion.
That being said, I never watched a single episode of Miami Vice.
That being said, I never watched a single episode of Miami Vice.
10-03-04 | 08:57 PM
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I think it would be best if it happened in the 21st century and was about a different set of cops. Perhaps a cameo by Don Johnson or Edward James Olmos would be in order, but that would be it.
Basically, take the approach that Shaft '00 did and make it another entry in a series as opposed to a flat out re-make.
Basically, take the approach that Shaft '00 did and make it another entry in a series as opposed to a flat out re-make.
10-03-04 | 10:05 PM
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You know...and I'm being serious here, I knew it was only a matter of time before Mann would do this (even though it's still a little unclear if Mann wants to get involved) - I've always had a feeling he would want Vice on the big screen and that it was only a matter of time (even if I do eat my own words).
I myself am not too sure about this but who the hell knows, It could work.
I myself am not too sure about this but who the hell knows, It could work.
10-05-04 | 09:19 AM
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If they do make this, they need to set it in the 80's. The drug/cop world was different back then. The 80's is what made MV. It is like Scarface, it has to be set in the 80's, or else it seems like just another cop/drug tv series.
10-05-04 | 09:20 AM
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Originally posted by troystiffler
Cool. If Mann actually directs, it won't turn into a crappy tough-in-cheek campy reunion.
That being said, I never watched a single episode of Miami Vice.
Cool. If Mann actually directs, it won't turn into a crappy tough-in-cheek campy reunion.
That being said, I never watched a single episode of Miami Vice.
10-14-04 | 07:08 AM
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http://comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=6768
Universal Pictures is zeroing in on Colin Farrell (Alexander) to star as Det. James "Sonny" Crockett, and the studio is in talks with Jamie Foxx (Ray) to star as Det. Ricardo Tubbs in the big screen adaptation of hit '80s cop drama Miami Vice.
Michael Mann, who executive produced the NBC show, is in negotiations to write, produce, and direct the feature film. Anthony Yarkovich, creator of the TV series, will executive produce the movie.
The original series, which ran from 1984-89, starred Don Johnson as Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Tubbs
this is good news
http://comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=6768
Universal Pictures is zeroing in on Colin Farrell (Alexander) to star as Det. James "Sonny" Crockett, and the studio is in talks with Jamie Foxx (Ray) to star as Det. Ricardo Tubbs in the big screen adaptation of hit '80s cop drama Miami Vice.
Michael Mann, who executive produced the NBC show, is in negotiations to write, produce, and direct the feature film. Anthony Yarkovich, creator of the TV series, will executive produce the movie.
The original series, which ran from 1984-89, starred Don Johnson as Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Tubbs
this is good news
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10-14-04 | 05:26 PM
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Originally posted by Suprmallet
Colin Farrell? I dunno.
Colin Farrell? I dunno.
Last edited by DJ_Spyder; 10-14-04 at 05:34 PM.
Why is Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas not being considered? They were Miami Vice. What's next? A Magnum P.I. movie without Tom Selleck? Oh wait...
02-15-05 | 11:17 AM
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I hope it's updated, the 80s soundtrack and jacket sleeves rolled up to the elbow would be too cheesy.
Farrell was in another adaptation, S.W.A.T., which totally rocked.
Farrell was in another adaptation, S.W.A.T., which totally rocked.