http://tags.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jezebel.com.png http://jezebel.com/tag/remakes http://jezebel.com/tag/remakes The news of a remake of the iconic Upstairs/Downstairs has been met with optimistic trepidation by the original's many fans. Will it be Pride and Prejudice-remake good - or Brideshead Revisited-movie-unwatchable? And will the soundtrack change? [NYP]

]]> http://jezebel.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5379916&view=rss&microfeed=true A remake of the cheesy abysmal 1985 teen comedy Girls Just Want To Have Fun is in the works. Peep Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt in the orig, at left. Note: The trailer — and the title — had little to do with the actual plot. [Variety]

]]> http://jezebel.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5272568&view=rss&microfeed=true Sigh. Not sure whether this is good news or bad news: Fox is working on a remake of Absolutely Fabulous, set in L.A. Yay for more boozy, over-40 best friends; boo to the idea that you could ever replace the original Patsy and Edina. But! Jennifer Saunders is involved with the project, so our fingers are crossed. Could be awesome. [Variety]

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