They’re messing with my Film/Book again!!!
According to SciFi Wire, Disney is making yet another attempt to re-imagine “Escape to Witch Mountain.” You’d have thought that the last attempt (the purple monstrosity) would have cured them of this, but no. “Race to Witch Mountain” is described thusly:
“Andy Fickman is on board to direct what is described as an action thriller, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and AnnaSophia Robb. The adaptation, written by Matt Lopez, revolves around a pair of paranormal-powered siblings (Ludwig and Robb) who, with the help of a Las Vegas cab driver (Johnson), go on the run from a diabolical group of men who wish to exploit their abilities. Hinds will play the nefarious leader of the pack.”
Argh! Did they even read the book or are they working from the film again? …And “The Rock” is playing the Mr. O’Day character? Who’s playing Uncle Benet? Vin Diesel?
*grumble*
Sweet Mother Mary and Joseph. That is ABSOLUTELY the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard in my life. They have seriously run out of material. I am not a huge fan of remaking classics…I didn’t watch Lindsay Lohan in the parent trap on principal…but..this is an abomination! THE ROCK AS MR. O’DAY?!?! ARE YOU Fing KIDDING?!? Did anyone else watch the original or was it just us?!?
March 6th, 2008 at 8:13 am
They don’t bother with the books any more. Sigh.
March 9th, 2008 at 11:36 am