Stephen King's "IT" remake has found a writer

[The Chris]

The director of annabelle is not cut out for directing IMO and should stick to being James Wan's DP. No matter how hard he tried to be on that film he is not Wan.

 

[Octoberist]

For years, that dude has been trying to break into directing. Sure Annabelle became (of his bigger success) but he needs to stop.

 

[Parker Wayne]

Haha, just insane assumptions coming out of nowhere here. He's most known for making 8 episodes of a TV show. Is anything in this statement not correct? I'll agree with you as much as anyone that television is a powerful medium and as far as storytelling goes it probably exceeds film with little argument. But let's not assume that this project is now some lost masterpiece and could've been Kubrick's Napoleon. Game of Thrones has almost unprecedented praise and look where Alan Taylor ended up.

I'm not trashing TV. I'll tell you that I think a few superhero shows are completely murdering most films of its genre. What I'm trashing is the implication that Fukunaga was guaranteed to transition to this film so effortlessly, considering it's the Titanic of Horror novels, and is almost universally praised as a modern classic.

Is it unfortunate he's off the project? Sure. Would it have been an amazing movie? No clue. Is it a huge loss? I'll say no. That's all I'm saying. Get a team of director/writer/cinematographer/composer all very well versed in Horror and I'm a happy guy.

Hey, if he stayed on board, agreed to the studio interference without our knowledge, made a colossally crappy movie and became the new Alan Taylor, you'd all hate him and say, "Go back to TV, movies aren't your medium." Be happy that you still like him instead of turning your back on him in an alternate future for something that wasn't in his control.

Glad I amused you by referencing a ship that is a metaphor for huge, epic, powerful, larger-than-life, etc. I'll rephrase it so you understand:

It's a really big, important piece of work on a cultural level, and happens to be a physically large book.

Or:

BIG BIG BOOK VERY IMPORTANT

I mean... what do you want to know about me?

- King's one of my favorite writers.
- Yes, I've seen True Detective, and as a television show, of course it's impressive and incredible and it's what made me like McConaughey.
- Horror is my favorite genre without question.
- I'm not sure if Fukunaga has the experience to take on such a huge project, or has the capabilities to create a successful product based on something this large. I'm not sure he deserved the keys to the kingdom, in other words. I'm not sure if it's been proven to us that what he could've made would've knocked it out of the park. For all we know, it could've been a massive failure.

If it were 2003, I would've said the EXACT same things about Christopher Nolan (I think I might have), and if I were wrong here, I would've happily admitted it. I just don't have a lot of evidence that screams, "Oh of course! Stephen King's IT!" based on True Detective. Sure, there are creepy things. But that doesn't guarantee a perfect adaptation of this.

Just keep taking my words and having a field day with them.

I'm not saying it's less than what it is. Is it better than a lot of movies? Absolutely. I'm not arguing that. But I'm sorry, if we're saying that movies aren't a completely different ballgame, then this thread has turned into total lunacy.

I'm not stuck in the 90s, man. But I'll share my opinion that television is an inferior medium to film in most cases. Not sure how that can be argued against. :/

Go on, please...

 

[Greens]

Rocketman is insane, this production is down the toilet, **** New Line

 

[Octoberist]

If they're able to get, let's say Scott Cooper, then I'll be okay with it.

 

[Greens]

It doesn't matter who they get because they want the film to adhere to a certain formula.

 

[Marvolo]

So does WB/New Line entirely own exclusive rights to the material?

If not Carry should pitch his version to HBO. Miniseries! That's my ideal adaption now. **** some cookie cutter formula Hollywood studio version.

 

[Rocketman]

Go on, please...

What an insightful opinion.

 

[StarLord]

If they're able to get, let's say Scott Cooper, then I'll be okay with it.

Considering what he's done in the past and with Black Mass looking to be potentially awesome, he'd be wise to stay the hell away from this.

 

[MadVillainy]

Im wondering how much would 2 films cost really. I cant imagine that it would be really expensive so I don't really get why they would balk

especially when they had such a talented director at the helm

Go on, please...

Pee Wee Herman creeps me out as much as Pennywise

 

[DeGenerate10]

I can't imagine a project like this costing much in terms of visual effects. I wonder where the budget problems are coming from?

 

[Serpico Jones]

The director of annabelle is not cut out for directing IMO and should stick to being James Wan's DP. No matter how hard he tried to be on that film he is not Wan.

I'm pretty sure he's the same guy that directed Mortal Kombat Annihilation, one of the worst movies I've ever seen.

 

[Octoberist]

I can't imagine a project like this costing much in terms of visual effects. I wonder where the budget problems are coming from?

WB wants to lower the budget from 30 million for the first film.

 

[MadVillainy]

I can't imagine a project like this costing much in terms of visual effects. I wonder where the budget problems are coming from?

yeah. I mean I don't know about budgets.

It did say that Fukunaga wanted to film in NY, which is pretty expensive. BUt still I cant imagine both films costing over 20 mill.

One thing I also will say is that it's true that I think it will be hard to market a film, even a horror one, starring only kids to adults. The article did say that was a concern too.

I still think they could've made this a success with Fukunaga

WB wants to lower the budget from 30 million for the first film.

30 mill for one movie? Because didn't they want it singular as opposed to 2 parts.?

 

[Octoberist]

I meant, 30 for the first, and 30 for the second I assume.

 

[MadVillainy]

Hmmmm...

As I said, from what I know of the story, I can't imagine it costing more than 30 mill for each.

Im sure more of the problems were creative differences.

 

[Octoberist]

As of right now, it's been indefinitely delayed. Who knows - Cary might come back. It worked for David Lynch.

 

[MadVillainy]

Sucks.

Im not a big fan of horror but this interested me a lot.


Speaking of King, what is up with the Stand?

 

[Octoberist]

I can't see them doing a three part Stand movie that's Rated R. It's ballsy but if 'It' can't be figured out, then an epic like The Stand can't either.

 

[MadVillainy]

I can't see them doing a three part Stand movie that's Rated R. It's ballsy but if 'It' can't be figured out, then an epic like The Stand can't either.

Agreed.

Stephen King properties seem to having a hard time getting off the ground. Stand, IT, and Dark Tower all have stalled. I kinda get Dark Tower. As cool as it sounded it was a bit too ambitious

 

[Doctor Jones]

We have heard nothing about The Stand after it's ridiculous announced four part R rated film series. And the Josh Boone just signed onto Fox for New Mutants. I don't think that The Stand is happening. Weren't they supposed to go into production this summer?

 

[The Chris]

I'm pretty sure he's the same guy that directed Mortal Kombat Annihilation, one of the worst movies I've ever seen.

Yes he is, the biggest reason why he should stick to being Wan's DP on his horror films.

 

[Greens]

The film is not dead. They're looking for a new director.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3346738/stephen-kings-it-isnt-dead-moving-new-york-exclusive/

 

[nite-owl]

Get the guy who did the Point Break remake.

 

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Pennywise Design Sketches

Posted: June 4, 2015, 08:54:24
Section: Film » It

Splice director Vincenzo Natali has just revealed that he had at one point in time pitched his own adaptation of IT. Natali recently joined Twitter and he’s been sharing all sorts of fun behind the scenes images, many of which are from projects that never got off the ground.

Earlier this week, Natali tweeted out some concept art from his IT pitch, giving us a look at four different ideas he had for the character of Pennywise. The design sketches were whipped up by both Natali and artist Amro Attia, and the director is quick to note that the “not so good” drawings were done by him.

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