I know you guys are probably getting sick of these updates, but well... tough shit.
Today it was announced that Marcus Nispel, the director of the most recent 2003 Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake, will direct the upcoming Friday the 13th sequel.
Here's the breaking story from Hollywood Reporter, in its entirety:
Marcus Nispel is in final negotiations to direct the revamp of "Friday the 13th" for New Line and Paramount/MTV. Platinum Dunes is producing.
Damian Shannon and Mark Swift wrote the script for the redo, which aims to bring back horror icon Jason, the unstoppable hockey mask-wearing killer.
While Jason made only a brief appearance in the final frames of the first movie in 1980 and didn't even don his famous mask until the third movie, the new movie will focus on Jason -- who will wear the mask and kill -- and keep the famous setting of Crystal Lake.
Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller of Platinum Dunes are producing.
A winter start date is being planned.
"Friday" reunites Nispel with Platinum Dunes, for whom he directed 2003's remake of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." The director, who began his career in music videos, also helmed "Pathfinder" and USA's telefilm "Frankenstein."
He is repped by CAA and attorney David Weber.
What do I have to say about all this, you ask? Oh wait, you didn't ask? Yeah. Well, I'm pretty excited about it. There's lots of hate going around about this guy, like HERE for example, but I'll just be excited to see Voorhees back on the big screen again. Just like that recent (rough as hell) Halloween remake... at least it was fun to see Myers back in action!!
If you guys hear more news, keep me posted.
Violently, happily yours,
-McClane
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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2 Comments:
i think the guy'll do a good job. did he direct both of the new chainsaw movies or just the first one? they were both good but that second one i really liked, tho it unraveled a bit at the end. Are we on for sunday still? we're thinking 6 or 7 so whatevers best for you. some chick at applebees intro'd herself saying how excited she was to see it. it was a bit unnerving. just a strange feeling i guess. oh shit you've gotta check out sicko, it is really good! cya---t
it's been almost a week!
give me a new dose of tirade!
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