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Tom Cruise Attaches Himself to Theoretical ‘Magnificent Seven’ Remake Just to Make You Mad
22 May 2012 4:00 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
There’s no shortage of complaining about Hollywood’s over-reliance on remakes in the film blogging world, but that’s probably because there’s no shortage of new remakes being proposed either. And this latest one, it just feels like somebody’s messing with us. Variety reports that MGM is dipping into their back catalogue and pulling out The Magnificent Seven as a new starring vehicle for Tom Cruise. The Magnificent Seven was a 1960 cowboy film directed by John Sturges that starred names like Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, James Coburn, and Charles Bronson, and the fact that it’s being remade by MGM is especially egregious for several reasons. The most obvious of which is that the original Magnificent Seven was already a remake of sorts, as it took the plot of Akira Kurosawa’s classic 1954 film Seven Samurai and transplanted it into a Western setting. But that’s not the real reason this plan is so »
- Nathan Adams
Tom Cruise to Star in Magnificent Seven
22 May 2012 2:31 PM, PDT | National Ledger | See recent National Ledger news »
Tom Cruise is attached to the 'Magnificent Seven' remake. The 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' actor is said to have been interested in the project - a remake of the 1960 movie - for some time, though it is unlikely to go into production for some time. Studio MGM are currently looking for a writer for the movie, which also does not have a director attached as yet. The original 'Magnificent Seven' movie - which was itself a remake of 1954's 'Seven Samurai' - starred Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and Horst Buchholz as a group of American gunmen hired to protect a small Mexican village from a group of savage bandits. It spawned three sequels and was later remade as a TV series which ran from 1998 to 2000. Tom can next be seen in musical 'Rock of Ages' and then in thriller 'One Shot'. »
Tom Cruise Attached to 'Magnificent Seven' Remake
22 May 2012 11:17 AM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
Chances are if you were born after the mid-'80s and you're not a film geek, you're probably not familiar with John Sturges' Western drama The Magnificent Seven. The 1960 film starred some of the biggest names of the day including Steven McQueen, Charles Bronson, Yul Brynner, James Coburn and Eli Wallach. If you don't recognize any of those names, surely (hopefully) you recognize Elmer Bernstein's iconic score. The film itself is a remake of Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa's acclaimed The Seven Samurai, itself marked for a possible remake. Fast forward 50-plus years now and MGM has announced that Tom Cruise is attached to star in a remake of Sturges' film. Granted, this remake doesn't have a director or script, so it will be a while...
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Chuck Norris and Charles Bronson Blu-ray Titles Don't Care About Extras
22 May 2012 10:57 AM, PDT | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
Fox and MGM are delivering a swarm of Chuck Norris and Charles Bronson action titles on Blu-ray beginning early next month. If the press release I received this morning it to be believed, the only reason Norris titles are coming to Blu-ray is because the man himself requested them.
On June 5, Chuck will battle and conquer a variety of baddies in Delta Force, Missing in Action and Missing in Action II. You'll have to swing by a Walmart store or Walmart.com to pick these up as they are exclusive to that retail chain.
The next wave of Norris action titles arrives on July 17 with Lone Wolf McQuade and Code of Silence. These are not store exclusive and should be widely available.
Charles Bronson gets in on the action on August 14 with the release of Death Wish II, Death Wish III and Death Wish IV. The original Death Wish is »
Tom Cruise to Star in The Magnificent Seven Remake
22 May 2012 6:55 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
It would appear that Hollywood has essentially run out of movies to remake, because now they're starting to remake the remakes as well. This week MGM has announced that they are setting up a new version of The Magnificent Seven, the 1960 Western directed by John Sturges, which itself was a loose remake of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. This will join a long list of remakes already in development at MGM including Carrie, Robocop, Poltergeist and Wargames, not to mention their Red Dawn remake, which was already completed but has been sitting on a shelf for a couple of years now. While there is no writer or director attached as of yet, they do have a big star on board for the film in the form of Mr. Tom Cruise. Something tells me that will not help endear this project to fans of the original film. According to Variety, the »
- Sean
Tom Cruise to headline The Magnificent Seven remake
22 May 2012 4:59 AM, PDT | www.themoviebit.com | See recent TheMovieBit news »
Given Hollywoods current fascination with remaking old movies (Strawdogs, the upcoming Total Recall, and the recently announced Carrie and Death Wish) it was only a matter of time that they would attempt to remake a remake. Based on Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven transplanted the action from feudal Japan to the Wild West. and followed a group of gunmen hired to protect a small Mexican village from bandits. Released in 1960, it starred Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Eli Wallach. Now a remake is development at MGM, with Tom Cruise in line for the lead role. Apparently the project is something Cruise has been interested in doing for a long time, but it is a long way due to the amount of movies on the actor's plate at the moment, including Oblivion, All You Need Is Kill, and a planned reboot of the Van Helsing franchise. »
- noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
Cruiser For Magnificent Remake?
22 May 2012 4:00 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
The Magnificent Seven is the latest classic to be dragged ungraciously through the remake rumour mill, with MGM reportedly set to give the 1960 film a 21st Century makeover. Whilst cinemagoers may grumble – it seems as if Hollywood is unable to come up with original ways to scratch its own arse, let alone make a movie – let’s not count this one out just yet.
MGM have a few big-nae remakes currently on the slate, some of which could prove very interesting: with talented director José Padilha and breakout-star-of-the-moment Chloe Moretz attached to Robocop and Carrie respectively, the studio has at least the decency to try and make something of these projects (unlike a certain director/producer who seems intent of defecating over every horror property available, then using a few dollar bills from his millions to wipe his arse with – mentioning no names, Michael Bay, you rotten shit).
This time around, »
- Tom Fordy
Tom Cruise set for Magnificent Seven remake
22 May 2012 4:00 AM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
MGM studio takes advantage of its extensive back catalogue to resurrect classic 1960 western, with updates of Robocop and Carrie also on the cards
Tom Cruise is in line to star in a remake of the classic 1960 western The Magnificent Seven, according to a Variety report.
The new version is in the early stages of development at studio MGM, which is taking advantage of its extensive back catalogue to reassert itself following several years of financial travails. The studio will also deliver new versions of the Paul Verhoeven sci-fi romp Robocop and the classic Stephen King horror Carrie, both of which go into production later this year.
The Magnificent Seven was itself a remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1954 Japanese tale Seven Samurai. John Sturges's film featured an impressive ensemble cast of Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and Horst Buchholz. It centred on a »
- Ben Child
Tom Cruise Gunning For "Magnificent Seven" Remake
22 May 2012 3:37 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
Tom Cruise is planning to develop and star in a remake of the 1960 Western classic The Magnificent Seven. Information is sketchy because the project is only in the embryonic stages. There have been various attempts to remake the film in the past, but none have borne fruit. The original film was a surprise hit and was itself a remake of Kurosawa's classic Seven Samurai. Although the film is remembered as an all-star vehicle today, at the time only Yul Brynner and Eli Wallach were considered big names. The film helped promote the young up-and-comers in the cast to major stardom including Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Robert Vaughn. Horst Bucholz became a star in Europe and the guy whose name nobody can remember, Brad Dexter, went on to become a successful movie producer. The film, directed by John Sturges, is also remembered for its classic theme song by Elmer Bernstein. »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
The Magnificent Seven Remake in the Works, with Tom Cruise
22 May 2012 1:56 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
MGM will begin shooting "RoboCop" and "Carrie" remakes later this year. And now comes word that the studio is also planning to remake John Sturges' 1960 Western "The Magnificent Seven," with Tom Cruise attached to star. "The Magnificent Seven," itself a remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic "Seven Samurai," starred Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and Horst Buchholz as a group of American gunmen hired to protect a small Mexican village from a group of savage bandits led by Calvera (Eli Wallach). The 1960 film was followed by three sequels, and "The Magnificent Seven" was remade as a CBS series in 1998-2000. The project has yet to sign a director, but the search for a writer has started. »
Tom Cruise Attached to a Remake of The Magnificent Seven
21 May 2012 7:29 PM, PDT | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
Some studios buy original scripts, others develop scripts from pitches, and some studios actually go through the bother of developing films from idea to production, nursing it along the way to make sure it gets everything it needs. You know, all that hard stuff. MGM, on the other hand, would rather just remake the crap out of everything they own the rights to. With remakes of “Robocop”, “Carrie”, “Red Dawn”, “Poltergeist”, “War Games”, and “Death Wish” already on the way (or done and waiting to be release — Hello, “Red Dawn”!), the studio is now aiming their six-shooters at a remake of the Western “The Magnificent Seven”, with none other than Tom Cruise attached to star. In the Yul Brynner role, we presume. The 1960 original was directed by John Sturges, and starred Brynner as a gunfighter who recruits six other gunslingers in the Wild West to help defend a Mexican town from bandits. »
- Nix
Tom Cruise Will Be One of 'The Magnificent Seven'
21 May 2012 5:42 PM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
It looks like Tom Cruise wants to be a gunslinger.
The "Mission: Impossible" star is loading his six-shooter and riding into the sunset of the remake of "The Magnificent Seven," according to Variety.
The original "The Magnificent Seven" (1960) took the basic premise of Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" and reworked it as a western, in which a group of mercenaries are hired by the citizens of a Mexican village to protect them from bandits. The film definitely had "true grit" — and star power galore, provided by an amazing cast that includes Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and James Coburn.
A remake of "The Magnificent Seven" has been mulled over by several different studios over the years but has never quite come together despite the A-list ensemble such a film could command. This current incarnation is being set up at MGM, with Cruise set »
- Bryan Enk
Tom Cruise Eyes The Magnificent Seven Remake
21 May 2012 5:30 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Tom Cruise is attached to MGM Studios' remake of The Magnificent Seven. The actor has been interested in the project for quite some time, but don't expect it to hit theaters anytime soon.
The studio does not have a director in place yet, although insiders claim they are quietly searching for a screenwriter. The remake is still many years away from happening, but the actor's involvement may attract filmmakers or other cast members to the project.
The Magnificent Seven, which was directed by John Sturges, was a Western remake of Akira Kurosawa's seminal classic Seven Samurai. The story centered on seven gunmen (Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, James Coburn, Brad Dexter, and Horst Buchholz), who are hired by Mexican villagers to protect their land from the villainous Calvera (Eli Wallach).
It spawned the sequels Return of the Magnificent Seven in 1966, Guns of the Magnificent Seven in 1969, and The Magnificent Seven Ride! »
- MovieWeb
Tom Cruise Joins The Magnificent Seven Remake
21 May 2012 4:30 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
MGM has got a few remakes in the works such as RoboCop and Carrie, we can now add another remake to that list. The studio is looking to remake the awesome 1960's classic western, The Magnificent Seven with Tom Cruise set to star.
The studio is currently on the hunt for a writer and director, and the film wont go into production anytime soon. It's eventually going to happen, but it doesn't seem like there's any rush to get it into production. After All Cruise is crazy busy with a bunch of other movies he's attached to.
The Magnificent Seven is one of my favorite western films of all time. It's hard to imagine or get excited about a remake though. Of course I'll end up seeing it though because I watch everything. It will be interesting to see who they end up bringing on to direct the movie, but »
- Venkman
Tom Cruise To Star In ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Remake
21 May 2012 4:24 PM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
A remake of a remake; John Sturges gave Akira Kurosawa‘s classic masterpiece The Seven Samurai the western treatment with The Magnificent Seven and now Hollywood is going back to the well again. Variety is reporting that MGM will begin development of an update to the film that brought together Steve McQueen, Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Charles Bronson and more.
And the studio already has a major star attached with Tom Cruise. While they are currently looking for writers, and although Cruise is passionate about making the film, I could easily see this attachment drop during the long road to production. Still, if they take it the right direction and get seven actors of highly quality to take on a genre that’s seen rejuvenation with films like True Grit, I’d be interested.
For those unfamiliar, the 1960 version followed seven rough-and-tumble gunslingers who were tasked with protecting a Mexican village from incoming terror. »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
Tom Cruise saddles up for The Magnificent Seven remake
21 May 2012 2:31 PM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
How many projects is Tom Cruise going to lineup? Another good question is-- how many remakes does MGM want to pursue? As many as they want. Cruise is attached to the remake of 1960s The Magnificent Seven. You know, it's a few parts Seven Samurai with cowboys and a dash of Steve McQueen. The seven, which consisted of McQueen, Yul Brynner, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and Horst Buchholz all saddled up, "to protect a small Mexican village from a group of »
- Niki Stephens
Tom Cruise to Ride with The Magnificent Seven
21 May 2012 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Tom Cruise is planning to headline a big screen remake of John Sturges' The Magnifcent Seven , Variety reports. The 1960 film, itself a loose remake of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai starred Charles Bronson, Yul Brynner, Horst Bucholz, James Colburn, Brad Dexter, Steve McQueen and Robert Vaughn as seven gunfighters-for-hire tasked with protecting a small Mexican village. It spawned three sequels, 1966's Return of the Magnificent Seven , 1969's Guns of the Magnificent Seven , and 1972's The Magnifcent Seven Ride Again , as well as a television series, simply called "The Magnificent Seven," that ran two seasons beginning in 1998. Cruise most recently starred in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and can soon be seen back on the big screen in Adam Shankman's »
5 Things You Might Not Know About John Milius' 'Conan The Barbarian'
14 May 2012 8:20 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
These days, after "Lord of the Rings" and "Game Of Thrones," fantasy isn't just big business, but a genre that's spawned critically acclaimed awards favorites, and picked up Oscars and Emmys by the handful. As such, it's easy to forget that prior to the 1980s, the genre barely existed on screen, with animated takes on Tolkein's works the only really significant blip on the radar. But in 1977, "Star Wars," a film that owed as much to high fantasy as to science-fiction, became the biggest hit in history, and that opened the door to all kinds of new fantasy worlds.
The 1980s would see many, many examples of the genre, from "Labyrinth" and "Legend" to "Krull" and "Ladyhawke," but the film that started it all -- and was probably the finest of that decade's wave in the genre, was 1982's "Conan The Barbarian." Written and directed by gonzo, gun-loving genius John Milius »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Tsr Exclusive: ‘God Bless America’ interview with actor Joel Murray
10 May 2012 7:00 PM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
With origins in Chicago’s Second City Theater, appearances in films like One Crazy Summer and The Artist, and TV shows like “Dharma & Greg,” “Mad Men” and “Shameless,” actor Joel Murray has seen many different aspects of Hollywood. A self-professed character actor, the hardworking Murray (brother of Bill) now has a lead role in God Bless America, a film written and directed by his long-term pal Bobcat Goldthwait.
In Goldthwait’s latest film, Murray plays a divorced father named Frank who decides he has had enough of bratty reality TV stars, jackass political commentators, people who talk during movies, etc. With the help of a young girl named Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr), Frank decides to kill some people in hopes of making our world a nicer place.
I sat down with Joel Murray to discuss working in the film, the status of his part in Pixar’s Monsters University, and »
- Nick Allen
UTA Signs Elmore Leonard
8 May 2012 1:03 PM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Exclusive: United Talent Agency has signed prolific crime writer Elmore Leonard, who has retained a major Hollywood agency for the first time in his 60-year career. UTA will rep Leonard in film, TV, digital and allied rights. Leonard, who continues with literary agent Andrew Wylie, is eager to see more of his books adapted for the screen. He has written 45 Westerns and crime novels, and 40 short stories. His enthusiasm is understandable. Leonard’s 2002 short story Fire In The Hole was the basis for the superb FX series Justified, which stars Timothy Olyphant as deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens. Leonard told me in May 2010 that he’d sworn off writing screenplays in 1993 (his past scripts include the Charles Bronson film Mr. Majestyk) because he got tired of trying to please movie executives half as smart as he is about storytelling. But Justified provided a big spark, he is an active voice for series creator Graham Yost, »
- MIKE FLEMING
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