ROTTEN TOMATOES: Spielberg to Attack Another Sci-Fi Remake?

Spielberg to Attack Another Sci-Fi Remake?

by Scott Weinberg | August 29, 2005

Variety reports that Universal's remake of "When Worlds Collide," which was previously penciled in as a Stephen Sommers gig, may actually be directed by Mr. Steven Spielberg.

Sommers recently stepped aside from the project so he could direct the high-concept comedy "A Night at the Museum" for Fox, which leaves an opening that very well could be occupied by the master himself. At the very least, Mr. Spielberg looks to be on board as a producer.

Based on the 1951 sci-fi classic by Rudolph Maté, "When Worlds Collide" details what happens when the world is threatened with collision by a stray planetoid. In many ways, "Worlds," which was based on the novel by Edwin Balmer, acted as inspiration for movies like "Deep Impact" and "Armageddon."

Directorially, Mr. Spielberg is currently hard at work helming "Munich," and (fingers crossed) should move on to "Indiana Jones 4" some time early next year.

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DestructionZero writes:
on Aug 29 2005 01:14 AM

indy4indy4indy4indy4indy4indy4indy4indy4indy4indy4!!!!

forget the rest!

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Ashron writes:
on Aug 29 2005 06:32 AM

[b]At least its not Sommers[/b]
Although I don't care if Spielberg does that (although that would be cool) as long as it's anyone other than Stephen Sommers. His movies are really not very good and I wouldn't Worlds to turn into another bad joke filled, bad CGI laden suckfest, ala the two Mummy movies.

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insanemansam5 writes:
on Aug 29 2005 08:42 AM

yawn, spielbergs a master but this sounds like a crapfest seriously how bad does a film have to be for Sommer to not want to direct it.

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It. writes:
on Aug 29 2005 11:34 AM

War of the worlds was amazing! Love it

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Stankton writes:
on Aug 29 2005 11:58 AM

How about he does an original film?

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lovelykeira writes:
on Aug 29 2005 12:18 PM

Stay away Spielberg, as much as your declared the sci-fi king, I don't really care for your sci-fi films and rather prefer your other work. So please just go make Indy 4.

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Zach Houchins writes:
on Aug 29 2005 04:07 PM

If Spielberg is directing I will see it in theaters, otherwise I'm not really interested.

Indy 4!!!!

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Prosper761 writes:
on Aug 29 2005 08:06 PM

In reply to this comment (#825591)
How about ANYONE makes an original film. Remakes and TV sitcom movies are what the Hollywood number crunchers call "Pre-sold." I hope the bubble is broken soon, after this summer's disappointing box-office take. There are millions of writers out there with good, original ideas. What a waste of everyone's time.

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taran72 writes:
on Aug 29 2005 08:39 PM

[b]I echo the sentiment...[/b]
...anyone but Sommers. However, I would too prefer an original movie from Spielberg (my favorite director).

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Ashron writes:
on Aug 30 2005 07:11 AM

Or better yet, if they absolutely have to remake something, why not remake a movie that wasn't done right in the first place, like Starship Troopers.

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Prosper761 writes:
on Aug 30 2005 08:40 AM

In reply to this comment (#825595)
Actually, I think I'd rather see a remake by Sommers rather any movie by Uwe Boll

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Phil"MovieAddict"Shumway writes:
on Aug 30 2005 10:44 AM

Spielberg should step towards a different genre, like how about a romantic comedy starring Tom Cruise and Drew Barry-no-more...Call it, when worlds collide, whoops _puke_

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maddog03 writes:
on Aug 30 2005 11:01 AM

[b]Remakes are OK but...[/b]
...why not remake something more human like The Day the Earth Stood Still or
even The Man Who Fell to Earth.

Can Super "I just made a mess of Star Wars" Egomaniac Georgy Lucas be
far off remaking THX 1138??

I believe Logan's Run is in talks too. Is Bryan Singer still interested in that? Wasn't the Island
essentially a tweaked remake of that?

I'm not sure about Indie 4. If Lucas f#@%!ks with the script I'm not interested.

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pota1967 writes:
on Aug 30 2005 11:23 AM

How can anyone be hopped up for another Indiana Jones movie--Like Star Wars the first one was very good and then it just fell apart.

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mallou jr writes:
on Aug 30 2005 07:32 PM

WAR OF THE WORLDS sucked .this will suck as well ,all ways the hollywood good guy must win. Never the bad guys.

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It. writes:
on Sep 01 2005 07:20 AM

In reply to this comment (#825601)
if it sucked, give your advice to them, or go make a movie, don't spend time here man.
Or just say: "I , myself, think the movie suck"

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masta_chill writes:
on Sep 01 2005 10:21 AM

[b]Harrison Ford's impending doom[/b]
God hurry up make Indy4 already before Ford dies of old age.

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haelohm writes:
on Sep 02 2005 09:25 AM

[b]Go Spielburg![/b]
Spielburg is a great sci-fi director and would do this movie justice. Bring it on...

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nickb1016 writes:
on Sep 02 2005 06:48 PM

[b]Does anyone in hollywood have an original idea?[/b]
it doesnt matter who does it i dont want to see it! im soooo sick of remakes and spinoffs that generally suck!! the only half decent movies have been based on books and true stories like Cinderella Man, Constant Gardner, Sin City,ect. while Herbie, Dukes of Hazzard, Bewitched, Beauty Shop and countless others all suck

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jeanpaul writes:
on Sep 03 2005 06:02 AM

[b]INDIANA JONES 4[/b]
INDIANA JONES AND THE SEARCH FOR A PLOT FOR A VERY OLD, GERIATRIC AND UGLY MAN NAMED HARRISON FORD-- WHO HAS MORE LUCK THAN TALENT. I'm out of here now (before you guys come back at me with the insults...)

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