Tom Hooper to Direct Movie Version of Musical Cats, God Help Us

Tom Hooper, the prolific director of humorless Oscar-bait including Les Miserables, will direct a movie version of the musical Cats. And I’ll just say if I have to sit through a dirtied-up Anne Hathaway scream-belting “Memory” I swear to God I will burn the theater down.
The Singular Awfulness of Fuller House
I watched the entire first season of Netflix’s Fuller House in a state of utter astonishment. And now, after the fact, I think it has altered me for life. This is what tripping on ayahuasca must be like.
CBS Officially Orders Pilot of ‘Diverse’ Nancy Drew Reboot
Since giving a pilot order to the new Nancy Drew-themed television series, CBS has released more details about its premise, reports Variety. Simply titled, Drew, the show will turn the iconic girl detective into a 30-something who “investigates and solves crimes using her uncanny observational skills, all while…
Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? Remake Will Be a 'Very Non Lifetime Movie'
During a Television Critics Association panel for the new Hulu series 11.22.63., James Franco spoke about his upcoming remake of the Lifetime original movie classic, Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?. The original 1996 film starred Tori Spelling as college student who brings her new boyfriend home to meet her mom, only…
The Crow Remake is Still On, Even Though Shit Keeps Happening to Stop It
Many, many moons ago, a remake of The Crow was reported to be underway. The original 1994 goth movie starred Brandon Lee — Bruce Lee’s son, who faced an eerie, untimely death when he was accidentally killed on set by a defective prop gun. The remake has been postponed under much less tragic, but still almost eerily…
Ocean’s Eleven Is Getting Remade With an All-Female Cast
Looks like what George Clooney said about male movie roles easily being switched to female is putting some things into action. An all-female remake of his 2001 hit, Ocean’s Eleven, has been confirmed with Clooney’s pal, Sandra Bullock, as the lead.
Controversy Over New Ghostbusters Film 'Bummed Out' Kristen Wiig
Ever since the Ghostbusters remake was first announced, the film has faced criticism and controversy from fans of the original who are appalled that four talented women have dared to portray the paranormal investigating quartet.
My Best Friend's Wedding Is Being Remade Into a Series for ABC
ABC’s newest series is not necessarily a reboot, but it is definitely from the past, a past some of us (not me) are trying to forget. The network has pulled from the Julia Roberts film canon to come up with a new half-hour show, which will act as a sequel to My Best Friend’s Wedding. What in the name of Rupert Everett…
A Gay Version of Hart to Hart Is a Reboot That Actually Sounds Cool
Well look at what we’ve got here, a reboot that actually sounds interesting: NBC is planning to remake 1980s mystery series Hart to Hart, but with a gay couple! The original show, which aired from 1979 to 1984, starred Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, a glamorous couple who traveled the…
Ronda Rousey Is Taking Over for Patrick Swayze in the Road House Remake
Road House, the 1989 cinematic masterpiece that gave us poetic dialogue like “Pain don’t hurt” and “I used to fuck guys like you in prison,” is being remade because—well, what isn’t? Stepping into the starring role (originally shaped by Patrick Swayze) is UFC fighter and breakout star of the Entourage movie, Ronda…
A Xena Reboot Is Coming, But Probably Without Lucy Lawless
The reboot factory is rolling out yet another old television favorite: Xena: The Warrior Princess. Unfortunately, we probably won’t be able to see Lucy Lawless reprise her role as the former warlord-turned-hero. “I really couldn’t live that life,” Lawless said during the Television Critics Association’s semi-annual…
'Kindergarten Cop' Is the Latest Victim of Remake Hell
Every time I hear about a movie remake, I find the nearest inanimate object and hurl it across the room. I need to stop doing that because no matter what, those remakes keep coming out like diarrhea and I’m just putting more dents in my walls. The latest film to be coming out of the Hollywood reboot factory is …
Chris Hemsworth Added to 'Ghostbusters' Reboot as Receptionist
It’s been awhile since we’ve heard anything new about the highly-anticipated, all-female Ghostbusters reboot. Thankfully, Paul Feig has decided to throw us a bone. The director revealed the film’s newest cast member on Twitter, and it is Chris Hemsworth. The Australian actor, best known for his role as Thor in the…
Let’s Analyze This Trailer for the Point Break Remake
Well, one of those pesky remakes we all love to complain about has been farted out into the universe. It’s none other than Point Break, the classic 1991 film starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. My monocle is ready and waiting to examine this trailer. I also have a small shot of Jameson in arm’s reach in case I…
Rocky Horror Picture Show Is Next In Line For the Remake Treatment
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and surprise, surprise—it’s getting a remake. Fox plans to recreate the 1975 cult classic in the form of a two-hour television special. Rocky Horror has a pretty passionate fan base, one that has held countless midnight movie screenings famous…
