Highlander being remade

[jenna26]

Originally Posted by urgeok2

arent there 3 sequels ? :)

Four actually, if you count The Source.....and a television show (which I actually like), but many of us would just love to pretend they don't exist....you know, kind of like how almost everyone involved with Highlander 2: The Quickening just pretends it never happened.....;)

[_____V_____]

Summit Entertainment has tapped Justin Lin to direct and Neal H. Moritz to produce its reboot of “Highlander,” aiming at turning the title into a franchise.

Lin and Moritz teamed on Universal’s “Fast & Furious.” Summit acquired the “Highlander” remake rights from Davis-Panzer Prods. in May, 2008.

“Iron Man” screenwriters Art Marcum and Matt Holloway are penning the script and longtime “Highlander” producer Peter Davis is also producing.

Summit’s plans to expand on the original “Highlander” premise of immortals battling amongst us and hunting each other through the ages. The new pic centers on an immortal Scottish swordsman who must confront a murderously brutal barbarian, who lusts for a fabled prize.

Lin’s helming credits include “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and “Better Luck Tomorrow.” Moritz and his Original Film banner are producing the upcoming “Flash Gordon” and “The Green Hornet.”

[DraculaInDallas]

Originally Posted by urgeok2

i like certain elements of the 1st one ..

i've often said that it's one of the worst edited movies i've ever seen.
the only sequence that works is the 'who wants to live forever' montage (that shows his wife aging as connor remains young.)

the rest of the film is a choppy mess.

i dont think it needs to be remade, it needs to be recut.

a remake is the next best thing - but i cant picture this film without the queen score - especially the forementioned song.

I was a huge fan when this came out 23 or so years ago. I thought the premise was very original....didn't pay much attetion to editing back then...
Definitely agree it needs the Queen score.

[DraculaInDallas]

Originally Posted by newb

Definitely need the Queen score

also Clancy Brown

Agree 100% on both. Clancy Brown made the movie as the Kurgen.

[DraculaInDallas]

Originally Posted by urgeok2

arent there 3 sequels ? :)

4 I believe and they all sucked major balls. Although I could actually tolerate End Game because it had Connor and Duncan in it, but the others blew imo.

[DraculaInDallas]

Originally Posted by Doc Faustus

What? You can't remake Highlander. There can be only one.

LOL.....good one Doc :D

[DraculaInDallas]

Originally Posted by jenna26

Four actually, if you count The Source.....and a television show (which I actually like), but many of us would just love to pretend they don't exist....you know, kind of like how almost everyone involved with Highlander 2: The Quickening just pretends it never happened.....;)

Ughhhh....Highlander 2 was the worst. I too liked the series, I thought Adrian Paul was perfect for the role. Had the look, very athletic. The series had quite a few interesting evil immortals too.

[DraculaInDallas]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

Summit Entertainment has tapped Justin Lin to direct and Neal H. Moritz to produce its reboot of “Highlander,” aiming at turning the title into a franchise.

Lin and Moritz teamed on Universal’s “Fast & Furious.” Summit acquired the “Highlander” remake rights from Davis-Panzer Prods. in May, 2008.

“Iron Man” screenwriters Art Marcum and Matt Holloway are penning the script and longtime “Highlander” producer Peter Davis is also producing.

Summit’s plans to expand on the original “Highlander” premise of immortals battling amongst us and hunting each other through the ages. The new pic centers on an immortal Scottish swordsman who must confront a murderously brutal barbarian, who lusts for a fabled prize.

Lin’s helming credits include “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and “Better Luck Tomorrow.” Moritz and his Original Film banner are producing the upcoming “Flash Gordon” and “The Green Hornet.”

Any early word on who will be starring in this movie? Any suggestions on who should play Connor or the Kurgen?

How about Gerrard Butler or maybe Hugh Jackman as Connor MacLeod...?

[scouse mac]

Originally Posted by DraculaInDallas

Clancy Brown made the movie as the Kurgen.

Difficult to see how they can beat The Kurgen from the original, fav scene by a mile..............

[newb]

Originally Posted by DraculaInDallas

Any early word on who will be starring in this movie? Any suggestions on who should play Connor or the Kurgen?

How about Gerrard Butler or maybe Hugh Jackman as Connor MacLeod...?

Good call on Butler.......most def see him in this.