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New “Barbarella” Slowly Coming Together
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews —
... Now The Hollywood Reporter says there is actual progress–writer Joe Gazzam has been hired to work on a “Barbarella” script. Robert Luketic is set to direct. ...
Barbarella is back. Again.
Total Film News —
... the campiness of the original - gone will be the wackier tone, though the sexiness will apparently stick around. While the film doesn't yet have a home at any studio, producer Dino De Laurentiis is planning to haul the script around Hollywood once it's finished. But the big question remains - who is fit to fill Jane Fonda's spacesuit? And since Luketic worked with her on Monster-In-Law, will she get a cameo? [Source: THR] Who do you see playing the new Barbarella, assuming it ...
Barbarella Remake A Go!
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... in a French graphic magazine written and illustrated by Jean-Claude Forest and was known for her sexual escapades. There also was a musical produced in 2004.
Sources suggest that the rebooted character will lose it’s campy vibe, while retaining the sexuality and seductiveness that immortalised the character in the original. The project is not yet attached to a studio but Dino De Laurentiis plans on shopping the script around once it’s been finalised.
Source: THR
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Daily news dose: John Hughes dead at 59; Robert Luketic to direct new 'Barbarella' film
The Screening Log —
... Robert Luketic is in talks to direct "Barbarella," a new version of Roger Vadim's 1968 sci-fi adventure starring Jane Fonda. Joe Gazzam will write the script, which follows a sexual chick traveling the universe and undertaking different missions. Luketic recently helmed "The Ugly Truth." (THR) ...
Robert Luketic Attached to Yet Another Barbarella Movie
FirstShowing.net —
... Maybe this version of Barbarella might actually happen this time around? THR announces yet another Barbarella movie, this time with ...
New Barbarella moves forward
Filmstalker —
... all in your head when you're thinking about this, was on board to direct. So it does look like this version of the film is moving forward at a fair pace now that there's a scriptwriter on board according to The Hollywood Reporter , and it's Joe Gazzam, who hasn't got a great deal to his name as yet but has written the 21 Jump Street script, which could be a good or bad thing. The story of Barbarella is a strange one. She's a female mercenary who is sent on missions throughout the universe using her sexuality and innocence as weapons for her own ends. In the process we get to ...
That 'Barbarella' Remake Just Won't Die
RopeofSilicon.com —
... News of a remake of the Jane Fonda starring 1968 sci-fi feature Barbarella just won't go away. Today The Hollywood Reporter brings word the film has now fallen into the hands of Robert Luketic, the unimpressive director of 21 and The Ugly Truth. Unknown scripter Joe Gazzam is penning the screenplay. ...
Can There Be A New "Barbarella"?
:: The Playlist :: —
... The Hollywood Reporter released the news that a remake of "Barbarella" is in production. Like, seriously in production with a writer, Joe Gazzam (no discernible credits to date), and a director, Robert Luketic ("Legally Blonde," "Monster-In-Law," "The Ugly Truth"). They report that remake was originally intended as a vehicle for Rose McGowen with Robert Rodriguez attached to direct, but after that went to hell in a hand basket someone decided to go in a new direction and ...
You've Got to Be Kidding - New 'Barbarella' Won't Be Campy
Cinematical —
... them into serious cinema. Who needs a wise-cracking Ash and his boomstick when you can have a stoic and bland hero growl whilst massacring baddies? Why have fuzzy killer tomatoes attack when they can be real tomatoes with an honest blood lust and fangs? Why have car races where you get points for hitting passerby when you can have grown men racing around for their lives and taking it seriously? That last one, we've already gotten in the form of Death Race, and now The Hollywood Reporter reports that Joe Gazzam has been tapped to write the new ...
'Barbarella' Really Headed in the Wrong Direction
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... (Legally Blonde, The Ugly Truth) will direct. See, I don't think Luketic is anywhere near the right choice here. In fact, I think it's a terrible pairing. The Hollywood Reporter contends, however, that Luketic and producer Dino De Laurentiis will keep the sexuality, but "the focus will be on the adventure." ...
BARBARELLA IS SERIOUS BUSINESS
FilmDrunk.com —
... The new take on the iconic character will not be campy, though it will keep the sexuality; there will be seductions, but the focus will be on the adventure. [THR] ...
New Screenwriter Hired For Barbarella
/Film —
... as director of the new Barbarella, with The Hollywood Reporter also naming Joe Gazzam as the screenwriter of the upcoming do-over. When Robert Rodriguez was in charge, the film was set up at Universal but now, producers Dino and Martha De Laurentiis are “between deals” and will look for a new home base once the script is workable. ...
Don't Worry, There Will Be Seductions. [Gratuitous Remakes]
Jezebel —
... sending request [image] The much-discussed remake of iconic Sci-Fi campfest Barbarella is on. "The new take on the iconic character will not be campy, though it will keep the sexuality; there will be seductions, but the focus will be on the adventure." [ ...
Barbarella Remake Snags a Screenwriter
Latino Review —
... on this project is aiming to recreate the 1968 film note for note. The new Barbarella won't be campy, but it will be sexy and full of adventure. Does this mean it will be good or even better? Who knows? But hey, at least we know that the production is definitely going forward now.
And in case you don't remember why you should care about Barbarella here's a little reminder in the form of the 1968 trailer.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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