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Steve Carr To Direct 'Short Circuit' Remake
Steve Carr To Direct 'Short Circuit' Remake
When I first began writing at Cinematical , I was certain I would remember every single news story that I had written, and would be able to call up every single project at a moment's notice. I think that ability lasted six months. So when there's news about the Short Circuit remake, I have to ...
PAUL BLART Director Steve Carr Creates a SHORT CIRCUIT
PAUL BLART Director Steve Carr Creates a SHORT CIRCUIT
collider.com — While I’m nostalgic for the “Short Circuit” movies, that nostalgia doesn’t extend to getting bent out of shape over a remake of “Short Circuit” nor can my outrage be summoned by the news that “Paul Blart: ... (more) PAUL BLART Director Steve Carr Creates a SHORT CIRCUIT
Steve Carr directing Short Circuit reboot
Steve Carr directing Short Circuit reboot
totalfilm.com — The 21st century reboot of '80s cult favourite Short Circuit has been rumbling along for a while now, but it finally has a director: Steve Carr. Carr's last job was Paul Blart: Mall Cop and while it made a lot of money, it wasn't particularly A) funny or b) good. So we can't say this raises ... (more) Steve Carr directing Short Circuit reboot
Johnny 5 Is Indeed Alive – Thanks To Steve Carr
Johnny 5 Is Indeed Alive – Thanks To Steve Carr
filmshaft.com — TWENTY long months ago, our original online home (Original Sharp Says) was still just a tiny blog, chatting film to the few dozen readers we had – and there were whispers on the horizon of a remake of one of my favourite childhood films – Short Circuit . Now with a new ... (more) Johnny 5 Is Indeed Alive – Thanks To Steve Carr
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SHORT CIRCUIT remake gets a director
gordonandthewhale.com — ... CIRCUIT remake is actually a reboot that brings us a Johnny 5 “built by the military to be a highly sophisticated weapon.” Sticking to the original story, he ends up being hit by lightning, leading to his forming his own conscience and personality. Instead of kicking it with a new school Ally Sheedy, however, Johnny 5 “befriends a lonely boy and his fractured family.” This plotline might sound familiar to anyone who has ever seen a film for lonely kids – Cinematical rightly points out that it smacks of IRON GIANT. Despite that, the script is still ...

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