This week marks the 30th Anniversary of Back to the Future, which seems like a perfect time to wonder if Hollywood has any plans on remaking it. Ask Robert Zemeckis, and the answer is a flat out “no”. We groan about remakes, but your childhood isn’t sacred, and there’s a fine line between a remake that’s worth your time and attention and one that’s just out for your money. We also dig into PTA’s weird new job writing Robert Downey Jr.’s Pinocchio script, as well as look at some anticipated fall trailers.
[powerpress]Top Stories:
- Paul Thomas Anderson to write Robert Downey Jr.’s Pinocchio
- Official trailer released for Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs film
- Rocky spinoff Creed, with Michael B. Jordan, gets a trailer
- Secret in Their Eyes, American remake of Oscar winner, gets a trailer
- New Projects: The Birds remake and Monopoly
Main Story: Robert Zemeckis says Back to the Future remake will happen over his dead body
WTF of the Week:
- Paul Rudd ‘farts’ during Ant-Man interview
- Fans of the band Creed petition to change the name of upcoming Rocky spinoff
