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Steve Carr to Direct Short Circuit Remake

Source:Variety
October 27, 2009


Dimension Films has signed Steve Carr (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) to direct Short Circuit, the remake of the 1986 sci-fi film, reports Variety.

Written by Dan Milano ("Robot Chicken"), the redo brings the iconic Johnny 5 into the 21st century. Built by the military to be a highly sophisticated weapon, Johnny 5 develops a conscience and personality after being hit by lightning. He befriends a lonely boy and his fractured family.

David Foster and Ryan E. Heppe of David Foster Productions will produce with John Hyde of Rehab Entertainment. Jason Taragan, who partners with Carr in Rumpus Entertainment, will be executive producer.

COMMENTS (24)

Posted by:
True
October 27, 2009
Johnny 5 is alive!....again!
Posted by:
Stanley
October 27, 2009
Only if they bring back Steve Guttenberg!
Posted by:
clarkpaco
October 27, 2009
AHH yess, Steve Guttenberg. Box Office Gold!
Posted by:
GuanoLad
October 27, 2009
This seems to be an unnecessary remake. There's nothing wrong with the original; it's still a funny movie.
Posted by:
joe asylo
October 27, 2009
tell that to the one that made part2
Posted by:
Ian
October 27, 2009
The original is very much a product of its time, what exactly is the point of updating it?

Absolutely pointless remake. I hate that the remake obsession is creeping out of the horror genre into everything now
Posted by:
J Master
October 27, 2009
The only way this will work is if it has little to do with the original other than the basic premise. Too close to the original and, like Day the Earth Stood Still, it will just be seen as a poor shadow.
Posted by:
Helicon
October 27, 2009
GuanoLad said:

"This seems to be an unnecessary remake. There's nothing wrong with the original."

There's nothing wrong with most of the movies that are getting the remake treatment. Overall it's getting quite pathetic and shows how shallow Hollywood has become.
Posted by:
Mike
October 27, 2009
No disassemble!!!
Posted by:
Bogie
October 27, 2009
STOP THE REMAKES! why do they pay writers if they just take old crap and throw in a few updated references.

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