Back in February of last year it was reported that Jack Nicholson was circling Paramount Pictures’ planned remake of the hit German comedy Toni Erdmann, which would have marked the screen icon’s first role since 2010’s How Do You Know. Well, according to Deadline, Nicholson has now decided to pass on the project and is no longer attached, although the film has found itself a … Continue reading ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake: Jack Nicholson Exits!!
Since NBC announced they were planning a live presentation of Aaron Sorkin’s classic play back in November 2014, I’ve been eager to find out who they would cast in the lead roles. While the play debuted in 1989 to acclaim and helped propel Sorkin to screenwriter stardom, the version that most people remember is the Oscar-nominated 1992 film starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi … Continue reading Alec Baldwin to Take on Jack Nicholson’s Role in ‘A Few Good Men’ Live!!
We could hardly believe it either when news arrived earlier this year that a remake of the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated “Toni Erdmann” was in the works. We were even more surprised that it would star Jack Nicholson and Kristen Wiig. Well, the bombshells don’t end there. The Tracking Board is reporting that “Girls” duo Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner are in talks to write the film. … Continue reading Lena Dunham To Co-Write ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake Starring Jack Nicholson & Kristen Wiig!!
Ridley Scott‘s current directorial effort Alien: Covenant rolls out May 19th, but what’s the Oscar-nominated director got planned for the near future? Well there’s the announced TV series The Hot Zone that focuses on the Ebola epidemic, the adaptation of Don Winslow‘s bestseller The Cartel, and of course there’s always another Alien picture waiting in the wings. But it sounds like his next big-screen venture will be something else … Continue reading Ridley Scott Wants Natalie Portman for His Next Picture, A High-Profile Kidnapping Drama!!!
It’s been about seven years since screen acting legend Jack Nicholson lent his talents to a film, but the actor has finally found a project to lure him out of his semi-retirement: a remake of the hit German comedy Toni Erdmann. The film centers on an eccentric father (played by Peter Simonischek in the original), who surprises his workaholic daughter (Sandra Hüller) with an extended visit and … Continue reading Jack Nicholson Returning to Acting for ‘Toni Erdmann’ Remake; Kristen Wiig to Co-Star!!
Remakes are considered bad by most people, well my own take is fairly neutral. No! I am not talking about remakes in the sense an older released version being modernized & released again just for the sake of a cash grab. I am talking about the films which cross over the language barrier usually into Hollywood or out of the English speaking industry. I recently … Continue reading Hollywood Keeps Remaking Foreign films and I support the Idea – Let me tell you why!
