Director chad stahelski says the new highlander movie could. Courtesy of square enix the word final in final fantasy is very oxymoronic from a series perspective. Jan 18, 2019 director chad stahelski john wick trilogy provides an update on the highlander reboot and says that it could end up being a movie or tv series. Cult fantasy film highlander and has been around for a long time and with that comes a bunch of rewatches but there are some details you may miss. The muchawaited reboot of the fantasy, action thriller highlander is finally happening as ryan condals script for the cultclassic remake has been approved by lionsgate, with preproduction to start later this year. Jan 31, 2017 director chad stahelski says the new highlander movie could become a trilogy posted by phil on jan 31, 2017 in action, all, film, news, scifi, thriller 2 comments chad stahelski john wick has signed on to direct the long in development highlander remakereboot for lionsgate. The grudge is another horrifying hollywood remake highlander. I do like the original movie, but i am also happy to see a new version of it. Director juan carlos fresnadillo later signed on to direct the remake. Hinx in spectre is filling a kurganshaped hole in the fastdeveloping highlander reboot. John wick trilogy director chad stahelski hopes to get his highlander reboot off the ground.
The highlander reboot moves forward after new screenwriter hands in script. A remake of fantasy thriller highlander with plans to expand on the original pic. June 14, 2017 jeff goldblum returns for jurassic world 2. New update movies 2017 2018 full movie online free. Dave bautista drax in guardians of the galaxy and mr. If nothing else it could help banish the memory of the terrible sequels the first film had. I just watched it again and i think that it has aged well apart from the graphics that doesnt seem as impressive as it was when it first came out, regardless, this is the movie. Highlander reboot will sean connery and christopher. The original movie revolves around immortal connor macleod, from his youth in the fields of. The 1986 cult classic highlander is one of the most fondly remembered films from that glorious decade. In an entertainment industry age in which the 1980s are habitually mined for reboot fodder. Highlander remake could start a trilogy, says director collider. Director chad stahelski john wick trilogy provides an update on the highlander reboot and says that it could end up being a movie or tv. The highlander reboot finally has a script and lionsgate is moving forward with the movie, as preproduction is set to begin in october.
Reviewed in the united states on december 22, 2017. The film chronicles the climax of an agesold battle among immortal warriors, depicted through interwoven past and presentday storylines. It is most definitely a case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Highlander is a beloved film with a dedicated fan base and so its going to be a thin line to tread to get the remake right to please old fans and create new ones but ive made a list of dos and donts for getting, in my opinion, the best film possible. Highlander remake page 21 the superherohype forums. The film follows duncan macleod and a group of fellow immortals seeking the source of immortality. Juan carlos fresnadillo, justin lin and cedric nicolastroyan were originally going to direct the film. The highlander reboot is going ahead and director chad stahelski has. The highlander is committed to the pursuit of truth, the free exchange of information and ideas and maintaining a fair and independent student voice. Movieweb highlander remake script is done, targets 2019 release date. Nov 22, 2016 lionsgate is moving ahead on its highlander reboot with john wick director chad stahelski on board. Now a screenplay has been completed and 2019 is being slated for a premiere in theaters. Highlander reboot christopher lamberts connor macleod will.
The highlander reboot will be like john wick with swords. Summits highlander reboot will be directed by vfx artist cedric nicolastroyan snow white and the huntsman, with filming slated to get started in 2014. The project has been in development since 2009, when summit entertain. Highlander remake videos watch highlander remake movies, videos, trailers, clips, cast interviews and more at ign. Winters war has been attached to make highlander for two and a half years now. May 15, 2019 in an entertainment industry age in which the 1980s are habitually mined for reboot fodder, one of that prolific decades most expansive multimedia properties, highlander, has somehow remained. Highlander reboot earmarks 2019 release, contains sequel. Highlander is a film and television series that began with a 1986 fantasy film starring. The new highlander movie currently also has iron man scribes art marcum and matt holloway working on the script. Director gives fans best news ever about connor macleod the highlander reboot is going ahead and director chad stahelski has fantastic news for fans about christopher. Dave bautista is the kurgan in highlander reboot movies. With a brilliant soundtrack curated by rock band queen and a television spinoff to boot, the only surprising element of this project has been the delay seeing the remake take upwards of 32 years to come to fruition. A major issue with the original highlander movie series is that the first film was designed as a standalone.
Nov 20, 2018 the new fly remake had director attached in 2017. As we work our way up to the remake set to be helmed by john wick codirector chad stahelski. Highlander movie reboot may become a tv show instead. Feb 09, 2017 planned highlander reboot to feature a lot more immortals. It is a triumphant example of the art of cinema, and watching it reminds us all of why we like going to the movies in the first place. Summit and lionsgate have been trying to get a highlander remake off the ground for years now, cycling through a series of attached filmmakers and stars, but the latest incarnation might be the. Highlander reboot director chad stahelski has spoken exclusively with.
The director says hes still involved in the reboot, which sticks. Highlander reboot director chad stahelski thinks his planned movie could morph into a tv show, allowing more time to explore the mythology. The planned reboot of the highlander movie has edged a bit further forward, and looks like it might. I think theres more here than i can fit in one movie.
Director chad stahelski john wick trilogy provides an update on the highlander reboot and says that it could end up being a movie or tv series. While by no means perfect, it features fun performances, a cool story concept, stylish direction, a dose of 80s cheese and a great soundtrack by queen. Director chad stahelski on his vision for the franchises feature film reboot. John wick director chad stahelski has signed on to direct the reboot of hollywood reporter, 112216. On may 20, 2008, the hollywood reporter announced that summit entertainment was planning a remake of the original 1986 film.
The source is the fifth installment of the highlander film series, which premiered on the sci fi channel on september 15, 2007. Highlander reboot in the works, set for 2019 release youtube studiocanaluk. Christopher lambert talks to digital spy about a possible remake of classic fantasy film, highlander and whether he would be a part of it. Christopher lambert, sean connery, mario van peebles, adrian paul, thekla reuten, russell mulcahy, andy morahan.
Posted in r movies by ubennett1984 121 points and 86 comments. The first highlander film, which starred christopher lambert as scottish swordsman connor macleod, was not a hit at the u. This is hollywood the movie will make some kind of money. John wick director still hopes to reboot highlander. With news of a rumoured highlander remake, we spoke with the star of the original christopher lambert to get his take on the project. Rebooting a film with a tagline there can be only one positively invites the world to chortle when a fresh take on the. A remake of fantasy thriller highlander with plans to expand on the original pics premise of immortals battling each. The highlander exists to serve its readership, comprised of the community at and around university of california, riverside and the inland empire as a whole. Im not terribly excited by just how rampant the current remake trend is becoming, but flash gordon is definitely a pretty.
Highlander is a 1986 fantasy actionadventure film directed by russell mulcahy and based on a story by gregory widen. Director chad stahelski says the new highlander movie. This weeks ketchup bottle brings us news on remakes of flash gordon and highlander and more shakespeare for. These kind of conventions and experiences take months of planning and its always. Summit acquired the highlander remake rights in 2008 from davispanzer prods. Nowhere is it more obvious that highlander is immortal than in hollywood. Highlander reboot update from director chad stahelski. The newest bit of news for the remake of highlander is that there is a new director on the project.
Very happy i got the collection as i love the highlander, but damn, someone should really remake these movies with todays technology and do better with the sequels except for endgame, which was really good but it wasnt the extended edition. Apr 22, 2020 the highlander movie reboot is moving towards a 2019 release date, now that lionsgate is satisfied with the latest script draft. I still very much want to go in and do highlander, he told ew. The highlander exists to serve its readership, comprised of the community at and around university of california, riverside and the inland empire as a. Planned highlander reboot to feature a lot more immortals.
Highlander reboot director offers development update. If i can crack the code of trying to string out the. Highlander remake script is done, targets 2019 release date. The eventual highlander remake will combine stories from. Highlander movie reboot director chad stahelski talks about bringing back the series original, iconic character connor macleod. Highlander is certainly a classic film that will continue to be cherished and watched as the world of movie making continues to grow and change. It stars christopher lambert, sean connery, clancy brown, and roxanne hart. Highlander remake this movie right season 4 episode 6. Jun 11, 20 christopher lambert talks to digital spy about a possible remake of classic fantasy film, highlander and whether he would be a part of it. Juan carlos fresnadillo has exited summits reboot of the film, which still has ryan reynolds poised to play the title character. This is one of the movies that has been called a cult classic that truly deserves that title. Planned highlander reboot to feature more immortals.
May 21, 2008 this is hollywood the movie will make some kind of money. The source is a great disappointment, especially to a fan of the movies and the tv series. Dos and donts for the highlander reboot out of lives. Mar 02, 2018 highlander remake script is done, targets 2019 release date. Highlander remake script is done, targets 2019 release date still fighting the good fight. The highlander reboot has been in the works since 2008 when lionsgateowned label summit acquired the rights hollywood reporter, 112216.
Matt edwards feb 17, 2017 the director of john wick 2 on fight scenes, keanu reeves, the highlander remake, jason statham and john wick 3. An immortal scottish swordsman faces off with other immortal warriors in order to obtain a coveted ability. Everything you need to know about highlander movie. As we work our way up to the longgestating remake set to be helmed by john wick codirector chad. Chad stahelski john wick has signed on to direct the long in development highlander remake reboot for lionsgate. In an entertainment industry age in which the 1980s are habitually mined for reboot fodder, one of that prolific decades most expansive multimedia properties, highlander, has. Even if its inspired by highlander, dont make another highlander. Highlander movie reboot moving ahead with new script from rampage writer. I would rather we just see a new movie or new concept that hasnt been done before. Flash gordon, highlander remakes announced plus new projects for gwyneth paltrow and. John wick director still wants to do his highlander reboot. The series is a fantasy science fiction actionadventure television series featuring duncan macleod adrian paul of the scottish clan macleod, as the eponymous highlander.
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