posty Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/hea...ig-screen-95215 Warner Bros. is looking to bring investigating reporter Fletch back to the big screen. The studio has pre-emptively picked up the movie rights to the Gregory McDonald mystery novels featuring the character for an adaptation to be produced by Anonymous Content’s Steve Golin and Michael Sugar as well as David List, the manager of McDonald’s estate. No writer or director is board, but Warners and the producers are aiming for a reimagining, not a remake, and hope to make an smart action comedy that plays out on a bigger canvas than the previous movies. The 11 mystery books, the first of which was published in 1974, center on a reporter named I.M. Fletcher who juggles writing exposes while avoiding headaches caused by his two ex-wives. (Kinda like the Borys Kit story.) The book and its first sequel is the only time a novel has won back-to-back Edgar Allan Poe Awards, the prize handed out by the Mystery Writers of America. The books were memorably adapted into a Chevy Chase vehicle in 1985, with the comedy quotient amped, followed by a sequel in 1989. Harvey Weinstein, via Miramax then TWC, tried for more than a decade to launch a Fletch franchise, attaching Kevin Smith to direct and produce an adaptation of McDonald’s Fletch Won. While that version never got off the ground, it attracted names such as Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Joshua Jackson and others into its orbit, a testament to the strength of the character McDonald created. Jesse Ehrman will oversee Fletch for Warners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I can see it now, Fletch 3-D, starring Will Ferrell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 :vomit: Most remakes should never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 blashphemy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 :vomit: Most remakes should never happen. blashphemy +1,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 :vomit: Most remakes should never happen. blashphemy +1,000 Trifecta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 blashphemy I said the same thing about Batman (and in particular the Joker) before the latest incarnation (and in particular The Dark Knight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2v Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 They've been talking about another Fletch for several years. Kevin Smith had the rights for a while, I believe. I'll believe it when I see it. I have the same feelings towards a Fletch redux that I would imagine many had regarding a new version of True Grit; let's hope they re-do it just as well as the Cohen brothers did. 2V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Part of what has made Fletch so endearing to us is the performance of Chevy Chase. While there are many extremely talented comedic actors, I'm not sure there is one out there that can do him justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Fletch: You fellas wanna read me my rights? Detective #2: You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to have your face kicked in by me. You have the right to have your balls stomped by him. Fletch: I'll waive my rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricrelish Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Part of what has made Fletch so endearing to us is the performance of Chevy Chase. While there are many extremely talented comedic actors, I'm not sure there is one out there that can do him justice. The movie is not being made for your generation. You're not the target audience. Edited February 3, 2011 by electricrelish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 The movie is not being made for your generation. You're not the target audience. You're right..I don't go to movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 The movie is not being made for your generation. You're not the target audience. You're right..I don't go to movies. I hear they are working on Cocoon 3. At least you have that going for you Taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Fletch Quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 blashphemy +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 +1 Start bracing yourselves. It is only a matter of time before some studio takes a shot at Animal House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Start bracing yourselves. It is only a matter of time before some studio takes a shot at Animal House. I saw my first set of on screen boobies in that movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) I saw my first set of on screen boobies in that movie The frat house they used for that film is located on the UofO campus and is a landmark. Still looks the same as the movie, or at least it did when I went back to my hometown 4 years ago. ETA: My first set of on screen boobies was Benny Hill. I remember sneaking out of bed and flipping on the tube in hopes of catching a pair. More often than not, I was rewarded. Edited February 3, 2011 by tazinib1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Set? Isn't a set THREE Edited February 3, 2011 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 The frat house they used for that film is located on the UofO campus and is a landmark. Still looks the same as the movie, or at least it did when I went back to my hometown 4 years ago. ETA: My first set of on screen boobies was Benny Hill. I remember sneaking out of bed and flipping on the tube in hopes of catching a pair. More often than not, I was rewarded. i guess benny would have to be mine also as my dad watch that an monty python all the time on the local PBS channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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