The Latest News on Robocop
July 30, 2008
RoboCop Producer Promises R-Rated "Reimagining"
Hoping to scuttle recent rumors to the contrary, producer Mike Medavoy tells MTV that Darren Aronofsky's upcoming RoboCop will be a "reimagining," not a sequel, and that it'll "likely" be rated R. More...
July 25, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Anchorman 2, Dracula: Year Zero, Twilight Zone and Much More
In this week's Weekly Ketchup we've got the latest on plenty of remakes and sequels coming your way. Plus, check back Monday for an extra special edition of the Ketchup, in which we'll give you all the hot news out of Comic-Con. More...
July 25, 2008
Aronofsky Confirmed for New RoboCop
MGM ended weeks of speculation yesterday, issuing a statement confirming that Darren Aronofsky will direct the studio's upcoming RoboCop feature. David Self has signed on to write the script. More...
July 17, 2008
RoboCop Remake Actually a Sequel?
It looks like Darren Aronofsky is still circling that RoboCop remake...and according to the film's official tagline, it's actually a sequel. More...
July 09, 2008
Red Dawn, RoboCop Remakes in Motion
MGM has hired Carl Ellsworth to write its Red Dawn remake, and Dan Bradley to direct -- and the studio is talking to Darren Aronofsky ("among others") about helming its RoboCop update. More...
May 20, 2008
MGM Sees Another Red Dawn Rising
MGM's planned remake of RoboCop is still on track -- and oh, by the way, they're also gearing up to remake John Milius' 1984 teen-guerrillas-meet-invading-Commies opus, Red Dawn. More...
April 28, 2008
Robocop Screenwriter Wouldn't Mind Directing Remake
Ed Neumeier, the original Robocop screenwriter, has declared himself willing and available to write and direct MGM's pending remake. More...
March 18, 2008
Add RoboCop to the List of Remakes
We know the word is used increasingly often with regards to remakes, but in this case, "reboot" is wholly appropriate. More...
December 12, 2007
Jack Black On Playing Robocop for Be Kind Rewind
Jack Black plays a video store clerk remaking classic movies after he accidentally erases the whole store in Be Kind Rewind. One of the most elaborate home-made replacement movies is the '80s sci-fi classic Robocop. More...
August 21, 2007
RT on DVD: The Lives of Others, RoboCop 20th Anniversary, and More Out Today
It's Tuesday, and you know what that means. New DVD releases! This week we have 2007's Best Foreign Oscar winner The Lives of Others, a Serenity Collector's Edition, and other safe bets. Read on to see what's hot (and what's not) in stores this week. More...
June 20, 2007
The Bugs Are Back in "Starship Troopers 3"
Well, they're calling it "Starship Troopers: Marauder," and you'll never guess who's coming back... More...
April 30, 2007
Directed By...Sir Paul Verhoeven?
Paul Verhoeven, the Dutch director who brought us such films as "Basic Instinct," "Starship Troopers," and "Showgirls," has reportedly been knighted in his native Netherlands. More...
April 05, 2007
Warner Bros. Will Bring DC's "Metal Men" to the Screen
Ever heard of a comic book called "Metal Men"? Came out around 1962? From DC Comics? Nah, me neither, but it looks like someone over at Warner Bros. remembers these guys... More...
November 30, 2006
Johnny Rico Returns in "Starship Troopers 3"
Yep, you read that right: Casper Van Dien, the star of the original "Starship Troopers," will be returning to head up "Starship Troopers 3," which will be directed by series writer Edward Neumeier. More...
November 28, 2006
Jack Black and Michel Gondry Remake "King Kong," "Robocop," and More '80s Classics
In his upcoming movie, "Be Kind Rewind," Jack Black gets to remake all of our '80s favorites. He plays a video store clerk who accidentally erases all the tapes, and has to replace all the videos by filming them himself. More...
July 23, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: "Iron Man" Villain, Armor Design, and Plot Details
...Talking about the feel of the armor, Favreau stated, "There is a sort of Robocop-like quality this character could have; I like the weight and mass and power," adding that this Iron Man would never be about martial arts "Power Rangers" moves, and instead all about heavy... More...
May 02, 2006
Gondry and Jack Black Promise to "Rewind"
Director Michel Gondry and professional goofball Jack Black will soon be collaborating on a rather bizarre-sounding high-concept comedy called "Be Kind Rewind," the plot of which should excite all the movie geeks out there... More...
