Abramsproduced wwii zombie flick overlord, has been tapped by fox to both write and direct a new flash gordon movie, according to deadline. How come there is no remake or reboot for flash gordon. Director reveals the real reason there was never a flash. In the 1980 film flash gordon, the lead actor, sam j.
Flash gordon remake on the way from overlord director. Flash gordon went on to headline radio and film serials, television programs both liveaction and animated, and comic books. They battle against the planets evil leader, ming the merciless. Flash gordon, scifi classic and one of the greatest films ever made is. Script is in heard its hardcore but unclear what the status is, given the disney acquisition. Vaughn signed on to direct the film in april 2015, but word on. Taika waititi boards foxs flash gordon animated movie. Flash gordon movie gets overlord director julius avery ryan scott oct 30, 2018 fox has tapped overlord helmer julius avery to helm their longgestating flash gordon reboot, with matthew vaughn set. The announcement sounded somewhat fishy on paper, pegging star trek 3 writing duo j. Flash gordon movie gets overlord director julius avery. This movie is so fun, that it literally enrages me that scifi channel recently took the flash gordon property, and soiled it by converting it into an utterly mundane and cheap tv show, run by bean counters so tightfisted with money that their version of hawkmen dont even have wings they have ragged capes. While waiting for the coming remake, here are 10 pulpy scifi movies to watch if you liked flash gordon flash gordon animated movie in the works. Matthew vaughn in talks to direct flash gordon movie reboot sandy schaefer apr 15, 2015.
The quest to get a new flash gordon movie off the ground and all the way to mongo continues. New flash gordon movie coming from overlords julius avery. It has also appeared on the united kingdom scifi and space in canada. In 2012, universal released flash gordon in a fourfeature dvd set along with battlestar galactica. He then appeared again in the 80s on both big and small screens, followed by another return in 2007. Sam jones starred as flash gordon in the feature film directed by. Stay tuned to cinemablend for more updates on how the flash gordon reboot is developing. Universal hollywood has been trying to make a new flash gordon movie for years and now, an up and. Flash gordon remake halted by guardians of the galaxy. But it turns out that all those rumblings about flash gordons modernday rebirth were accurate, if somewhat obscured, and that the new movie will in fact be going forward after all. That seems to be the issue that director matthew vaughn has run into with his planned remake of the 1980 cult classic flash gordon. Home movies whats going on with flash gordon remake post disneys fox. Director reveals the real reason there was never a flash gordon 2. Semple claims star wars, which was the reason flash gordon was greenlit in the first place, was the main reason this film failed.
Mar 31, 2018 a remake of the 80s scifi classic was inevitable, but can it compare to the unashamed camp of the original. Syfy recently tried their hand at a liveaction flash gordon series, though it wasnt able to make it past the first season. Dec 14, 2012 its been 30 years since the bigscreen flash gordon debuted, and even though it never became a huge hit in the u. Well, folks, the legendary character back at it, set to. Following a crossover miniseries called kings watch where, much like defenders of the earth, flash gordon teamed up with mandrake and the phantom. The reboot comes almost 40 years after the original flash gordon movie was released in 1980, which starred sam j. No remake for this one flash gordon 1980 discussion. Director breck eisner whose movie the crazies will be released in february will be in charge of the project, and hes likely to do for flash gordon what christopher nolan did for the batman movie franchise with batman begins. A collegeeducated athlete who travels unexpectedly to a planet called mongo in the company of fellow adventurer and romantic interest dale arden and dr.
But i remember last hearing about flash gordon with stephen sommers the mummy, mummy returns, van helsing wanting to direct. The problem for taika waititi, who has reportedly been hired to direct a new flash gordon movie for the newly assembled foxdisney studio, is that ming is also the most interesting thing about the. Flash gordon animation, action, adventure announced american football player flash gordon and his beautiful girlfriend dale arden become unwilling passengers onboard dr. Flash gordon is a classic hero, always ready to defend the innocent and fight on their behalf. Sam j jones talked about new flash gordon movie duration. The weirdest things you never knew about the making of. Flash gordon movie gets overlord director julius avery ryan scott oct 30, 2018 fox has tapped overlord helmer julius avery to helm their longgestating flash gordon reboot, with. Thr report that fox have a new take on the classic flash gordon comic strip planned, with star trek 3 writers j. Indiana jones and the last crusade 1989 fightbattle scenes edited duration. Flash gordon 2 is happening, get the details cinemablend. Taika waititi to direct animated flash gordon remake, and.
The flash gordon reboot is back on track cinemablend. Mar 26, 2019 script is in heard its hardcore but unclear what the status is, given the disney acquisition. American football player flash gordon and his beautiful girlfriend dale arden become unwilling passengers onboard dr. Nov 01, 2018 but now it looks as though well finally be returning to the planet mongo, as the upcoming flash gordon reboot film has just found its writerdirector. The ultimate collection was released on bluray plus digital hd, featuring this film and the unrated versions of ted and ted 2. Flash gordon could be making a big screen comeback.
A remake of the 80s scifi classic was inevitable, but can it compare to the unashamed camp of the original. Jul 27, 2011 a new flash gordon film would do well to take that nugget of information and a modernized version of alex raymonds designs to make a modern film flourish. Flash gordon 2011 flash gordon is remembered today if at all not for the original 1930s comic strip or the countless tv shows, animated series, books, serials and the like, but for the 1980 big screen flash gordon movie featuring that song by queen. Twentieth century fox has just picked up the rights to the pulp comic hero, with john davis chronicle producing. About a week ago, news hit the web that camp classic flash gordon the subject of mark wahlbergs and seth macfarlanes fawning adoration in 2012s ted might be getting the remake treatment, with emphasis on the word might. Heroic earthling flash gordon saves the world from the nefarious ming the merciless in this lavish, intentionally campy adaptation of the famous scifi comic strip. Whats going on with flash gordon remake post disneys. Based on novel 16 psychotronic film 16 one word title 15 no opening credits 11 character name as title 10 character name in title 10 based on comic book 9 surprise ending 9 double cross 8 father son relationship 8. Flash gordon, scifi classic and one of the greatest films ever made is coming back to the screen. Oct 17, 2011 indiana jones and the last crusade 1989 fightbattle scenes edited duration. Jones as flash a football player who traveled to a distant planet called mongo as the basis for their movie reboot, the writers.
Flash gordon, ted 2, flash remake news flash gordon star sam j jones talks about the impact of the movie, and of a possible appearance in the sequel to the 2012 hit ted. New flash gordon on its way from overlord director. Flash gordon has been an iconic scifi character since he was created by cartoonist alex raymond in 1934. Read more flash gordon movie enlists thor and mass effect. Jun 27, 2019 the problem for taika waititi, who has reportedly been hired to direct a new flash gordon movie for the newly assembled foxdisney studio, is that ming is also the most interesting thing about the. Whats going on with flash gordon remake post disneys fox. Apr 23, 2014 but it turns out that all those rumblings about flash gordons modernday rebirth were accurate, if somewhat obscured, and that the new movie will in fact be going forward after all. The problem with flash gordon is racism and animation wont. Oct 30, 2018 stay tuned to cinemablend for more updates on how the flash gordon reboot is developing. Julius avery signed to write and direct a flash gordon movie for fox.
Flash gordon remake was delayed due to guardians of the. Flash gordon is finally making his way back to the big screen. In the meantime, you can plan your trips to the movie theater over the next year accordingly by looking. He first appeared on screens back in 1936 in the epic installment science fiction film serial. A year ago, we reported that a flash gordon reboot was in the works, with former star trek 3 scribes j. According to a new announcement, thor scribe mark protosevich has signed on to rework 20th century foxs reboot of flash gordon. The fine folks at studiocanal are releasing the 1980 classic flash gordon on 4k later this year in a fivedisc collectors edition box set. Payne and patrick mckay will work from a treatment by george nolfi to write the. Jun 25, 2019 flash gordon is getting a modern day remake heres hoping the 80s hair stays the same. Flash gordon celebrates 80th birthday with the announcement of a new film version.
Fox has tapped overlord helmer julius avery to helm their longgestating flash gordon reboot, with matthew vaughn set to produce. Although that didnt take, 20th century fox hopes their upcoming movie. Jones playing flash gordon himself, departed from the project before postproduction, leading to many of his lines being dubbed over by another actor. The original flash gordon movie follows the story of renegade scientist dr hans zarkov chaim topol who heads to space to rectify a problem of hot hail and a sudden eclipse, which nasa claims are nothing to fear. May 08, 2020 the fine folks at studiocanal are releasing the 1980 classic flash gordon on 4k later this year in a fivedisc collectors edition box set. Universal hollywood has been trying to make a new flash gordon movie for years and now, an up and coming director has just. Saga of a star world, the last starfighter and dune.
Director mike hodges explains the personality conflict that killed any chance of a sequel. The popular, queenscored space opera is a wellestabli. Sep 22, 2017 that seems to be the issue that director matthew vaughn has run into with his planned remake of the 1980 cult classic flash gordon. I loved sky captain and cant believe that it did so badly at the box office. As much as the campiness of the 1980 film thrilled some of us, that campiness needs to be dialed back in favor of a thrilling action story but still with a bit of humor. A new flash gordon film would do well to take that nugget of information and a modernized version of alex raymonds designs to make a modern film flourish. Flash gordon is getting a modern day remake heres hoping the 80s hair stays the same. The director of overlord will try to make a new flash gordon. Hans zarkovs rocketship, where they arrive on the planet mongo, ruled by the evil emperor ming the merciless.
September 25, 2017 the kingsman director revealed hell only make a flash gordon remake if he finds an original angle to work with. Heroic earthling flash gordon saves the world from the nefarious ming the merciless in this lavish, intentionally campy adaptation of the famous. Movie talk flash gordon remake kerry conran would be an excellent choice. Flash gordon is an americancanadian science fiction television series that debuted on scifi in the united states on august 10, 2007 and continued airing new episodes through february 8, 2008.
Flash gordon first appeared onscreen back in 1936, then again in the 80s on both big and small screens, followed by another return in 2007. Taika waititi to direct animated flash gordon remake, and more movie news paul rudd joins ghosbusters 2020, henry cavill takes on sherlock holmes, netflix secures allstar cast for the prom, and new roles for constance wu and zachary levi. Flash gordon movie in the works at fox exclusive april 22, 2014 5. Flash gordon was famously made into a movie in 1980, starring sam j jones in the lead role and soundtracked by queen. Perhaps it shouldnt surprise you that a remake of flash gordon was on the table at hollywood. But instead of using the campy, beloved 1980 cult classic that starred sam j. Flash gordon 40th anniversary 4k trailer and poster arrive.
Flash gordon movie there is a new flash gordon movie ahead. The series was developed by peter hume, who served as executive producer show. Flash, dale, and zarkov soon team up with the planets resistance movement to overthrow ming and bring peace to mongo. Flash gordon remake halted by guardians of the galaxy collider. Flash gordon is a 1980 britishdutchamerican space opera film based on the king features comic strip of the same name created by alex raymond. Hollywood loves a good remake, even if moviegoers dont always agree. Mar, 2015 flash gordon first appeared onscreen back in 1936, then again in the 80s on both big and small screens, followed by another return in 2007. Eight decades later, the spacefaring hero gets a gift for his 80th birthday in the form of a. But now it looks as though well finally be returning to the planet mongo, as the upcoming flash gordon reboot film has just found its writerdirector. This new version of the space adventure saga flash gordon is based on alex. How guardians of the galaxy impacted flash gordon movie.
Its been 30 years since the bigscreen flash gordon debuted, and even though it never became a huge hit in the u. It is the age of remakesreboots and also the age of comic books super hero movies, so i am wondering how come they didnt do a new flash gordon movie yet. The latest adaptation was a tv series which aired on syfy in the us from 2007. By now, it might seem like every big 80s franchise has gotten the. New flash gordon movie coming from star trek 3 scribes. Flash gordon movie in the works at fox hollywood reporter. George lucas has often said that his original idea for the project that evolved into star wars was to remake the flash gordon movie serials from the 1930s a serial is a movie shown in weekly installments of about 1020 minutes each.