Filming kicked off today in Toronto on MGM's "Robocop" remake and the first photos of Joel Kinnaman in the new RoboCop suit have emerged online via Coming Soon. Check them out below: Dark Horizons - News … [Read more...]
Owen Replaces Laurie In “Robocop”?
August 24, 2012 by
He was never officially confirmed, but now sources tell Variety's TheInSneider that 'House' actor Hugh Laurie is no longer in talks to play the villain in Jose Padilha's "Robocop" remake at MGM. Laurie was to play the evil and ultra-rich CEO of Omnicorp, the company that makes Robocop. Already one potential replacement candidate has emerged - … [Read more...]
“Robocop” Script Tweets Yield New Details
August 14, 2012 by
Hitfix writer and outright internet legend Drew McWeeny posted up review tweets for the script of Jose Padhila's upcoming "Robocop" remake and the reaction isn't good. Drew did reveal some spoilers - amongst the new facts learned: The original Robocop design is shown to a "focus group of criminals" who laugh at it, prompting a meaner looking … [Read more...]
“Robocop” OmniCorp Viral Ad
July 9, 2012 by
With the "Prometheus" online viral campaign being something of a sensation recently, other genre tentpoles are trying to muscle in on the action. To that effect, the marketing people behind the upcoming "Robocop" reboot used this weekend to launch their first foray into that arena, with Omnicorp.com going online. The site for now gives us a … [Read more...]
Samuel L. Jackson Tackles A “Robocop”
June 8, 2012 by
Samuel L. Jackson has joined the cast of Jose Padilha's remake of "Robocop" at MGM and Sony Pictures says Heat Vision. Joel Kinnaman ("The Killing") stars as cop Alex Murphy who is brought back from the brink of death and turned into a cyborg police officer with the help of Gary Oldman's scientist-creator character. Jackson will play Pat Novak, a … [Read more...]
Joel Kinnaman Confirmed For “Robocop”
March 4, 2012 by
MGM has closed a deal with "The Killing" star Joel Kinnaman to play the title role in Jose Padilha's remake of "Robocop" for Strike Entertainment says Deadline. Josh Zetumer wrote the script for the reboot which is said to drop the darkly comic satire of the original in favour of a grittier and more realistic tone. Eric Newman and Marc Abraham … [Read more...]
Joel Kinnaman Gets A “Robocop”‘ Offer
February 27, 2012 by
With "Arthur & Lancelot" having fallen apart, "Snabba Cash" and "The Killing" (US version) star Joel Kinnaman now has a scheduling hole which MGM is hoping to fill. THR & Jeff Sneider report that Kinnaman has been offered the title role in the MGM remake of “Robocop" which Jose Padilha ("Elite Squad") is helming. A deal is expected to be … [Read more...]
Padhila Talks More About His “Robocop”
November 9, 2011 by
José Padilha has told STYD that his upcoming reboot of the "Robocop" franchise will explore in detail a part of the story that Paul Verhoeven's previous first film only scratched upon - the actual transition from man to machine. "In the first 'RoboCop' when Alex Murphy is shot, gunned down, then you see some hospitals and stuff and then you cut to … [Read more...]
Brief Avatar 2, Zorro, Robocop News
October 12, 2011 by
Avatar 2 Asked how Sigourney Weaver might come back in the sequel despite her mind becoming one with a tree in the first film, James Cameron wouldn't confirm but hinted at how that will be accomplished. "Have you ever heard of nonlinear storytelling? A lot happens on that planet before she shows up, and before Jake shows up to join her. She’s … [Read more...]
Fassbender Wanted For “Robocop” Remake
September 24, 2011 by
Michael Fassbender has emerged as director José Padilha's apparent top choice to play the new version of "RoboCop" for MGM. In an interview with G1 (via Bleeding Cool), Padilha says he and a writer are in Rio de Janeiro and have spent much of this month working on the script. He's now meeting with the studio to talk plans with filming in February … [Read more...]
