Escape from New York (Remake)

[Advanced Dark]

How about Wes Snipes as The Duke. He'd be a formidable opponent for Snake IMO and he's got that kind of personality.

 

[Midnhtsun]

How about Wes Snipes as The Duke. He'd be a formidable opponent for Snake IMO and he's got that kind of personality.

Hmm thats an interesting thought, if they go with a martial arts or more hand to hand combat I could see snipes fitting in. Has he played a bad guy role before, I cant recall if he has?

 

[Majik1387]

Hmm thats an interesting thought, if they go with a martial arts or more hand to hand combat I could see snipes fitting in. Has he played a bad guy role before, I cant recall if he has?

Demolition Man

 

[Advanced Dark]

He was the best part of Demolition Man. What bugged me about that film was the opening scene was so awesome and looked huge in scale...then it turned into a joke. However whenever Snipes was on screen it was great. He was also a baddie in New Jack City right? I know the guy has personal issues...but that's personal stuff and I don't care. As long as he does his job on screen let him in. Though not sure how big he'd look next to Gerard.

 

[ShaneHelms]

How about Wes Snipes as The Duke. He'd be a formidable opponent for Snake IMO and he's got that kind of personality.

Anyone ever noticed he carried the same haircut in Blade? It's just slightly shorter and black.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Almost the same but at the same time alot different. He's too good for this DTV garbage. I want him back on the big screen. In fact I'm gonna create a stir about this. Watch. LOL I just shot him an email about it here:

Name:
Amen Ra Films
Location:
Beverly Hills, California

Phone:
310.246.6510

Email:
Amen Ra Films

...and Len Wiseman's contact info is...

Agent Contact Info
International Creative Management
Phone: (212) 556-5600
Address: 8942 Wilshire Blvd.,
Beverly Hills, CA, 90211, USA
http://www.icmtalent.com/

 

[ShaneHelms]

Yeah, I actually like Snipes. It's a shame to see some of the garbage he's putting out at the moment. But it goes to show he needs money and he could really use a part like this and i would love to see him in this role.

Awesome casting choice Dark.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Thanks. I'm gonna make sure his name is at least in the mix. I'm working on that in myterious ways he he. He has nothing in productoin right now of any significance.

Edit: Ok the name is out there through 2 of my sources that should hopefully get his name in front of Len at least for a moment. LOL. I also did send Amen a e-mail just in case but not sure if that's a legit way of contacting Snipes.

 

[Midnhtsun]

I completely forgot about Demolition man, Yea he did a good job for that movie I can see that character being the same for Escape. Hopefully just not with the same hair cut!

 

[Advanced Dark]

We can only hope.

 

[Bishop2]

I really dig Snipes as an actor. I think he'd have a much better career if he wasn't such an ******* to work with. I think Hollywood had enough of his crap, basically, and that's how he wound up where he is now.

 

[Advanced Dark]

I really dig Snipes as an actor. I think he'd have a much better career if he wasn't such an ******* to work with. I think Hollywood had enough of his crap, basically, and that's how he wound up where he is now.

That's too bad if he's done in the Hollywood but somehow I doubt it. Hey Blade TV is coming back to Spike in October...reruns though.

 

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

That's too bad if he's done in the Hollywood but somehow I doubt it. Hey Blade TV is coming back to Spike in October...reruns though.

snipes should have done that series..hes done nothing worth watching lately.

 

[Advanced Dark]

snipes should have done that series..hes done nothing worth watching lately.

It's not his fault. He wanted to get the film rights from New Line since they were wasting them. It looks like Marvel will get those back soon enough and Snipes ain't going anywhere.

 

[Rezzo]

RUMOR!! The ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Remake Gets A Director Swap!! Who Could Be Worse Than Wiseman?? Oh...Wait...

We have a source named Checkyr.

Checkyr is in frequent contact with AICN, regaling us with stories of behind-the-scenes intricacies and machinations which lead to the product we see on screen. One such contribution can be found HERE.

HOWEVER, Checkyr is unusual as far as sources go. To date, we've yet to verify...or refute...anything he's told us. Which means, despite his numerous messages, he's still (technically) an untested source.

So, I thought we'd post the following...to see what happens. We've never been contacted by anyone telling us Checkyr is full of ****. Will this message break that trend? Or, will Checkyr at last be validated as a trustworthy (and important) conveyor of information? Ohhhh the suspense!

We'll post an update...confirming or debunking the following report...as more information is gleaned.

So, take out a spoon, scoop out a rounded portion of salt, and consider the following:

I thought I'd still take a moment to fill you in on the latest news on a project near and dear to many loyal readers...

Got word this week that Len Wiseman is officially off Escape From New York. And who have the brilliant studio suits set their sights on?

None other than the much maligned Brett Ratner. So yeah, kinda goes from bad to worse. Chris Tucker and Jackie's Chan's involvement as Snake & Pliskin is still pendng...

YEOUCH.

Regular readers may recall that, while I often lament remakes of nearly any kind, I actually liked the script for the ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK remake quite a bit (HERE'S THAT ARTICLE).

In my review of the script, I said I felt it was critically important the project find a solid, gritty director who understood the subtleties of social satire, edgy film making, and raw brutality (the script is intensely visceral).

I evoked a Verhoeven. Talkbackers suggested Tarantino. Ratner...doesn't have the "oomph" required to make this right. For my money, neither did Len Wiseman...but at least his films look reasonably decent. Not sure I could say that for Ratner; his direction feels "point&shoot" and his films "look" as simplified as possible.

It should be noted that Ratner was recently attached to a FRANK SINATRA PROJECT; it's unclear if a Ratnerfied EFNY would roll before Frank, or if said project should be taken as automatic dismissal of his involvement with EFNY.

Again, if we get any news in regarding this..."yeahs" or "nays"...we'll drop in an update.

I hope this doesn´t prove to be true

 

[Bishop2]

Sounds good to me. Ratner has proven to be quite capable at aping another's style (Red Dragon, X-Men 3) and not screwing around with a script. All he has to do is stick to the script they have and copy Carpenter's style as much as possible and everybody wins.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Ratner is a talented director and all things considered did a fine job with X3 as a director. It's not like he had time to do much and he made a very entertainnig movie. That being said...I don't think this movie should be directed by Ratner. I want the tone of EFNY not EFLA. I was fine with Wiseman but I also didn't think he was the perfect choice either. I hope they take their time and find the right director. If given the right budget Jonathan Hensleigh has the mind for this one...he's just been stuck with underfunded films. Oh wait...I know who should direct this:

Guillermo Del Toro

 

[Hunter Rider]

I hope this is false and Wiseman is still on board, Ratner is fine doing Rush hour movies and filming Salma Hayek's body...errrr i mean making stuff like After The Sunset but i didn't like his handling of X3 and don't want him on this.

 

[L0ngsh0t]

Ratner is a talented director and all things considered did a fine job with X3 as a director. It's not like he had time to do much and he made a very entertainnig movie. That being said...I don't think this movie should be directed by Ratner. I want the tone of EFNY not EFLA. I was fine with Wiseman but I also didn't think he was the perfect choice either. I hope they take their time and find the right director. If given the right budget Jonathan Hensleigh has the mind for this one...he's just been stuck with underfunded films. Oh wait...I know who should direct this:

Guillermo Del Toro

I thought Wisemen was up for this movie

I like Ratner but I think Action comedy suits him best, stuff that he can hit at fast speeds

If Ratner had more time for X3 i still don't think it would have been great, thanks in large part to Bryan Singer, and also Ratner's talents don't suit a movie like X3

but he is perfect for the Rush Hours, and Money Talks, but not for Escape from new york or X3

 

[tyler-durden]

this should be a prequel to Escape from New york

 

[Advanced Dark]

Again...it's going to greatly expand on events prior to the original story.

Oh and I must repeat: Guillermo Del Toro damnit!

 

[Majik1387]

Robert Rodriguez would be good to direct this.

 

[tyler-durden]

yeah he would I would respect this film if rodriguez directed it.

 

[Figs]

Robert Rodriguez would be good to direct this.

I have read Rodriguez's book, and I could have sworn he said the original EFNY was one of his inspirations to get into film. That would be pretty cool if he were to direct the remake.

 

[black_dust]

RR would be awesome on this film, i can picture it now Least he would have love for the film and not **** it over