80’s or 90’s Remakes/Reboots and Sequels: Which is Most Anticipated? Vote!

Remakes/Reboots and Sequels: Which of these 80’s or 90’s “Blast From the Past” Movies are You Most Excited to See?

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There has been a flurry of rumors and confirmed talk about upcoming films expected to either be released in 2015 or to begin filming sometime during 2015.  Some are said to be remakes/reboots of the original movie or cartoon while others are listed as continuations from the originals. I gathered a group of the remakes/reboots and long awaited sequels that may be hitting the big screen as early as next year. Take the Poll at the bottom to choose which of these is your most anticipated “Blast From the Past” film?

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JURASSIC WORLD

DIRECTOR: Colin Trevorrow.  CAST: Chris Patt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, and David Oyelowo.

The long awaited fourth installment of the Jurassic franchise “JURASSIC WORLD” will be released in 2015 and the actual plot for the upcoming film has yet to be announced at the time of this post. The plot will be added once it is available. The rumor mill though, is in full swing. It has been stated that much of the film takes place on the island of Isla Nublar, which was the island from the first Jurassic Park film.

Rumors also state that Jurassic World (Jurassic Park: 4) will have succeeded in opening the theme park that John Hammond wanted in part 1, which never came to be then. There is also talks of underwater dinosaurs in this film as well as T-Rex possibly being up against a new threat, a dinosaur we’ve never seen in any of the past Jurassic Park films. We will update information on the much anticipated film as they are officially released.

PLOT: (TBA)

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: JUNE 12th, 2015

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR JURASSIC WORLD:

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TERMINATOR: GENISYS

DIRECTOR: Alan Taylor.  CAST: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Jason Clarke, Sandrine Holt, Aaron V. Williamson, Douglas Smith, and Matt Smith.

Mr. “I’ll Be Back” will be keeping his word in 2015 when Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to reprise his huge 80’s role as The Terminator in the first film of the Terminator franchise. According to Paramount two more films will follow Terminator: Genisys which for now are slated for May 19th, 2017 and June 19th, 2018 release dates(subject to change).

Alan Taylor will direct Genisys which will give new life to the characters but will pay homage to the original films of this franchise. The cast includes Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, Emilia Clarke as Sarah Connor, Jai Courtney as Kyle Reese, also Jason Clarke as John Connor, Aaron V. Williamson as T-800, and Sandrine Holt as Detective Cheung, who arrests both Connor and Reese upon their arrival in 2017.

PLOT: (TBA)

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: JULY 1st, 2015

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR TERMINATOR: GENISYS:

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IT by STEPHEN KING

DIRECTOR: Cary Fukunaga.  CAST: (TBA)

The highly anticipated reboot of the novel to movie  “IT” by Stephen King has yet to release much information as far as casting and the plot goes but what has been stated is that they plan to make “IT” into two films. The writers of the upcoming duo-films are Chase Palmer and Cary Fukunaga(director) who will likely follow close to the dark and thrilling storyline of the novel featuring the clown that nightmares are made of Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

Pennywise torments a group of adolescents while bringing their darkest fears to life. Not only does he make their eerie nightmares into reality, he taunts his victims in creepy ways, and to some he brings death. UPDATES: THE FILM HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD.(CANCELLED FOR NOW.)

PLOT: (TBA)

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: (TBA)

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR IT by STEPHEN KING (Theatrical Release):

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MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

DIRECTOR: George Miller.  CAST: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Rosie Huntington, and Zoe Kravitz.

PLOT: “Mad Max: Fury Road” is the fourth film of George Miller’s Road Warrior/Mad Max franchise co-written and directed by Miller. The post-apocalyptic action film is set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life.

Within this world of fire and blood exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order… There’s Max (played by Tom Hardy from “The Dark Knight Rises”), a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos.

And… Furiosa (played by Charlize Theron from “Prometheus”), a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland.-(ComingSoon)

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: MAY 15th, 2015

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR MAD MAX: FURY ROAD:

First Look at MAD MAX: FURY ROAD from Comic-Con:

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JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS

DIRECTOR: Jon M. Chu  CAST: Molly Ringwald, Juliette Lewis, Ryan Guzman, Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Hayley Kiyoko, Aurora Perrineau, Nathan Moore, and Nicholas Braun.

The hit cartoon cult T.V. series from the 1980’s will be released in 2015 as a live-action movie adaptation. Young fresh-faced actresses have been cast as Jem and the Hologram’s band members. Aubrey Peeples is Jerrica(alter-ego “Jem”); Stefanie Scott, Hayley Kiyoko, and Aurora Perrineau as the Holograms. Ryan Guzman will play Rio Pacheco who is the band’s manager and Jem’s love interest. Familiar faces such as Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis have also been given roles in the film.

PLOT: (Will post further updates) In a hyper-linked social media age, an orphaned teenage girl, Jerrica “Jem” Benton, becomes an online recording sensation, and she and her sisters embark on a music-driven scavenger hunt – one that sends them on an adventure across Los Angeles – in an attempt to unlock a final message left by her father.-(IMDb) UPDATED: Artist of the comic, Ross Campbell recently confirmed in an interview with AdvocateSpotlight that the characters Kimber and Stormer will be in a romantic relationship together in the film.

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 23rd, 2015

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS:

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GHOSTBUSTERS 3

DIRECTOR: Paul Feig.  CAST: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon.

Ghostbusters 3 was a rumor for a long time but earlier in 2014 it was confirmed that a reboot would definitely be coming to a theater near you in the near future. What has been officially confirmed is that the Ghostbuster crew will consist of an all female cast! Some of the rumors that have floated around before the cast was announced were that: some of the original cast will return or that Oscar(Sigourney Weaver’s character’s son)will become a Ghostbuster now as an adult.

What has been shared via Twitter from the film’s director @PaulFeig is this: “It’s official. I’m making a new Ghostbusters & writing it with @katiedippold & yes, it will star hilarious women. That’s who I’m gonna call.”

The original director Ivan Reitman was on board to direct this latest installment but he stepped down after the passing of the original Ghostbuster and writer of the film, Harold Ramis who played Egon Spegler. Reitman stayed a part of the film as a producer. Filming is set to being in the summer of 2015 in New York City. UPDATES: Chris Hemsworth has been cast to field the calls for the all female-cast of Ghostbusters as the receptionist.

UPDATES & CAMEO NEWS: Chris Hemsworth has been cast to field the calls for the all female-cast of Ghostbusters as the receptionist. Cameos by the original cast members Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts have been confirmed to happen!

PLOT: Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy play a pair of unheralded authors, Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, who write a book positing that ghosts are real. Flash forward a few years and Erin(Wiig) lands a prestigious teaching position at Columbia U. (Like the original, the story takes place in New York City, even though it’s being shot in Boston.) Which is pretty sweet, until her book resurfaces and she is laughed out of academia. Erin reunites with Abby(McCarthy) and the other two proton pack-packing phantom wranglers, and she gets some sweet revenge when ghosts invade Manhattan and she and her team have to save the world.” – via: BostonHerald

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: (Filming begins 2015 – Releases: JULY 22nd, 2016)

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR GHOSTBUSTERS 3:

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RAMBO 5: LAST BLOOD

DIRECTOR: Sylvester Stallone.  CAST: Sylvester Stallone (Full cast – TBA)

In what is said to be the final film of the Rambo franchise, many fans are hoping for an ending with a big bang. The cast has not been fully confirmed yet but we do know that Sylvester Stallone will not only star in the film but he will also take the helm as director.

Recent Update(January 2014): Sylvester Stallone confirmed that this film will be underway soon and that the name is official. Check back for more updates on the final installment of the Rambo franchise.

PLOT:  Rambo will go  up against a Mexican cartel in his last dangerous mission.

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: (TBA)

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR RAMBO 5 (LAST BLOOD):

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JUMANJI

DIRECTOR: (TBA.  CAST: (TBA).

Columbia Pictures is on board for a Jumanji remake to bring an updated version of the story to a new generation. We can only imagine what cool CGI effects could be used in a remake and what kind of adventurous fun will be involved. The possibilities are endless. All plans are still up in the air especially now after the passing of the late, great Robin Williams. We will keep you posted here with any new updates and confirmed news when it’s available.

PLOT: (TBA)

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: (TBA)

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR JUMANJI:

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POLTERGEIST

DIRECTOR: Gil Keenan.  CAST: Jared Harris, Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kennedi Clements, Saxon Sharbino, Kyle Catlett, and Jane Adams.

The classic horror film is getting a sequel/remake through 20th Century Fox with Gil Keenan as the film’s director. The cast and plot have been confirmed and the film will be made in 3D.  2015’s Poltergeist writer has re-imagined and revamped the tale of a family’s suburban neighborhood home being invaded by terrifying spirits. With a drastic change in special effects available today and knowing that there are more electronics today then when the original film was made, we can safely assume that the spirits may go beyond simply coming through the television.

Jared Harris will play the celebrity ghost hunter and host of a cable TV show called Haunted House Cleaners in the film. The Bowen family will be played by Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Saxon Sharbino, Kyle Catlett, and Kennedi Clements as the youngest daughter of the Bowen family.  Jan Adams has been cast as Dr. Claire Powell.

PLOT: The film follows the classic horror tale of a family’s suburban neighborhood home being invaded by angry and terrifying spirits. When the frightening apparitions become more forceful while terrorizing the family, they escalate their attacks to the point of taking the youngest daughter. The family must unite to try and rescue her.

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: JULY 24th, 2015

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR POLTERGEIST:

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INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE:

DIRECTOR: Roland Emmerich.  CAST: Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, Jessie Usher, Bill Pullman, Vivica A. Fox, Maika Monroe, Joey King, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Judd Hirsch, Brent Spiner, Sela Ward, William Fichtner, and Angelababy.

“Independence Day 2” which will be called “ID Forever Part 1” was announced in 2013 with Roland Emmerich set as the director. The film was given a 2016 release date for the first of a two-part sequel to the blockbuster hit “Independence Day”. The initial plan was to shoot both ID Forever Part 1 “Independence Day 2” and ID Forever Part 2 “Independence Day 3” back to back. The latest change announced officially is the title of “Independence Day Part 2” which is now titled INDEPENDENCE_DAY:_RESURGENCE.

What we can probably look forward to and expect: The story will have a new generation of humans defending mankind against their dangerous alien adversaries in a whole new way with all of the CGI special-effects available today that was not around in the 90’s. UPDATE ON CASTING: First off, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, and Vivica A. Fox are set to reprise their roles. AWESOME! Liam Hemsworth is taking a role as an alien butt-kicker in the upcoming ID2 film. Jessie Usher has also been cast and is being dubbed as “Will Smith 2.0” who will play (Will Smith’s character in the 1996 film)-Steven Hiller’s step-son, who I assume is Vivica A. Fox’s son from the first film. Maika Monroe has been cast as President Whitmore’s daughter which was originally played by Mae Whitman in the ID1 film.

UPDATES & CAMEO NEWS: Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Vivica A. Fox, Judd Hirsch, and Brent Spiner will all return to reprise their roles.

PLOT: 20 years after the events of the first film, a new wave of alien “reinforcements” arrive at our planet in response to a distress signal sent up by the “first wave” of extraterrestrial visitors. As expected, insanity ensues. (via: Bloody Disgusting)

EXPECTED RELEASE DATE: JUNE 24th, 2016 (filming begins in 2015)

THE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE:

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Other potential films that are not listed above and are in different developmental stages are: “ThunderCats” the cartoon made into an actual movie, and “Top Gun 2” which will likely have Tom Cruise reprising his role. More films Reboots/Remakes in the works: “Mortal Kombat”, “Scarface” through Universal, and “Bill and Ted” Reboot with possibly both main stars joining the project.

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Some choices are confirmed and others are still just rumors for now. VOTE which is the most anticipated Reboot, Remake or Continuation of these classic 80’s and 90’s hit movies and cartoons:

Don’t see your choice on the Poll? Don’t worry. Give your selection below in the comments and it will be added to the Poll if it is in fact an actual rumored or confirmed 80’s or 90’s film being remade, rebooted or continued!

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DREAM CASTING! Share your ideas below in the comment area of your dream casting for any of the upcoming remakes and reboots listed above.

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