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Black Hole remake
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by: Dave Davis Dec. 1, 2009

A childhood memory I can clearly recall is sneaking out of the inert STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE to see Disney's THE BLACK HOLE. As a kid obsessed with STAR WARS, it was infinitely more enjoyable than Kirk's tedium, simply because it had laser gunfights and meteors and a red robot with whirling blades.

Somone at Disney also remembers THE BLACK HOLE, but only for being a property in their catalog that hasn't been remade yet. Problem solved!

A "reinvention" of the 1979 sci-fi flick is in the works, coming from Joseph Kosinski and Sean Bailey (director and producer of TRON: LEGACY) and writer Travis Beacham (CLASH OF THE TITANS). Their update will feature more science about black holes, and less Ernest Borgnine.

The original followed the members of deep space exploration vessel Palomino, who encounter a black hole and a huge spacecraft suspended above it -- the long-lost Cygnus. On board the vessel, they discover the mad doctor Hans Reinhardt and an army of robots, and learn the mystery behind the Cygnus and its crew.

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Extra Tidbit: Wonder if the remake's ending will be as loopy?

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korollocke
12:26AM on 12/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This a creepy flick, disneys first pg film ever.
This a creepy flick, disneys first pg film ever.
 
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TBagNUrMom
5:20PM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Reboot No. 10935..???
HWood is hurting again for original material I see. I remember this film as a kid. Pretty entertaining.
HWood is hurting again for original material I see. I remember this film as a kid. Pretty entertaining.
 
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DaForce
12:14PM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I saw this as a kid, and then earlier this year. This was a really, really crappy movie. It should stay dead and buried.
I saw this as a kid, and then earlier this year. This was a really, really crappy movie. It should stay dead and buried.
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emjoi
4:56PM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm in the same boat. I remember loving it way back when it first came out. But rewatching it, it's really clunky.
I'm in the same boat. I remember loving it way back when it first came out. But rewatching it, it's really clunky.
 
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Zinc Chameleon
11:47AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The Black Hole Mall
How about a intergalactic terrorist shopping center? Black Holes are stable; crooks could do business for millions of years.
How about a intergalactic terrorist shopping center? Black Holes are stable; crooks could do business for millions of years.
 
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wolverinerpt
11:21AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
.....and one more thing!
....yeah I would hope they would keep the Kubrickesque ending. Hell it'll probably lead to a sequel though.
....yeah I would hope they would keep the Kubrickesque ending. Hell it'll probably lead to a sequel though.
 
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wolverinerpt
11:20AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sweetness!!!
Given all the remakes right now and me being a sci-fi junky to begin with I say "go for it"! The obvious reason being the SFX can make this awesome and also I'm a sucker for a small band of people who must overcome incredible odds in the deep realms of space. See, like I said....a sucker!
Given all the remakes right now and me being a sci-fi junky to begin with I say "go for it"! The obvious reason being the SFX can make this awesome and also I'm a sucker for a small band of people who must overcome incredible odds in the deep realms of space. See, like I said....a sucker!
 
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diblob
8:16AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yes please!
Vincent and Bob could beat the crap out of R2D2 and C3PO any day of the week! :D
Vincent and Bob could beat the crap out of R2D2 and C3PO any day of the week! :D
 
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ANTI
7:34AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I remember seeing the original and being blown away by seeing the huge meteor coming towards the people running across the walkway and outside the cutesy robots it was one of my favorite movies as a kid.unfortuantly they'll probably put The Rock in a role since he seems to be Disney's bitch as of late.
I remember seeing the original and being blown away by seeing the huge meteor coming towards the people running across the walkway and outside the cutesy robots it was one of my favorite movies as a kid.unfortuantly they'll probably put The Rock in a role since he seems to be Disney's bitch as of late.
 
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BojacRedleif
6:09AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOAH I haven't seen this in years!
I think the last time I saw this, VHS was still the primary medium. This is one of those exceptions where a remake is very welcome. This movie was CRAZY kooky when I saw it as a kid, but it's definitely dated, so a decent modern update is ok by me.
I think the last time I saw this, VHS was still the primary medium. This is one of those exceptions where a remake is very welcome. This movie was CRAZY kooky when I saw it as a kid, but it's definitely dated, so a decent modern update is ok by me.
 
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Hip-Hop Legend
6:04AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOW Condorman. that brings back memories!
I remember this movie being trippy and cool! I hope they keep that same feel! I remember Condorman too! I loved that film, and wished they had made a sequel. A remake of that could be cool as well if done right!
I remember this movie being trippy and cool! I hope they keep that same feel! I remember Condorman too! I loved that film, and wished they had made a sequel. A remake of that could be cool as well if done right!
 
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ReverendRob
5:21AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hmmmmm...a matter of time.
I am not sure about this. I love the original and have it on DVD! It was the only time Disney was ahead of ILM in terms of effects allegedly.



Just wonder how long before they remake Condorman?!
I am not sure about this. I love the original and have it on DVD! It was the only time Disney was ahead of ILM in terms of effects allegedly.



Just wonder how long before they remake Condorman?!
 
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KcMsterpce
4:54AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
whaaaatever
I loooved the series when I was a wee lad. But from mental pictures, it was dated before it even came out. Loved the robots! I doubt a remake'll step on any toes.
I loooved the series when I was a wee lad. But from mental pictures, it was dated before it even came out. Loved the robots! I doubt a remake'll step on any toes.
 
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Ocelot_Snake
3:31AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
meh, never heard of it
meh, never heard of it
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smooveluv
7:13AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
meh, that's cause you're a wee little one
meh, that's cause you're a wee little one
 
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brewsky99
3:21AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
saw this as a kid when it first come out,i remember enjoying it .Haven't seen it again so i might have to check it out again before the remake arrives.
saw this as a kid when it first come out,i remember enjoying it .Haven't seen it again so i might have to check it out again before the remake arrives.
 
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avoidz
2:36AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
A remake would be/could be great, although you could argue Event Horizon already did this. The visual effects of the original are (mostly) still very stylish and creepy. They need to get the ending right this time though!
A remake would be/could be great, although you could argue Event Horizon already did this. The visual effects of the original are (mostly) still very stylish and creepy. They need to get the ending right this time though!
 
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Vanity Ruins
1:42AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I, for one, can't wait for Tron: Legacy.
I, for one, can't wait for Tron: Legacy.
 
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filmguy450
1:28AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As much as I do enjoy the original, it hasn't exactly aged gracefully, and those are the sorts of movies that should be remade, so this is kind of ok by me.
As much as I do enjoy the original, it hasn't exactly aged gracefully, and those are the sorts of movies that should be remade, so this is kind of ok by me.
 
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solidsnake58
1:10AM on 12/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Love this movie
Maximilian Schell, Robert Forester, Anthony Perkins, Roddy MacDowall, Slim Pickens, and Academy Award Winning Actor Ernest Borgnine. You can't catch lightning in a bottle twice, but it'll be interesting to see them try. The ending freaked me the hell out as a kid, but everything before it was awesome!
Maximilian Schell, Robert Forester, Anthony Perkins, Roddy MacDowall, Slim Pickens, and Academy Award Winning Actor Ernest Borgnine. You can't catch lightning in a bottle twice, but it'll be interesting to see them try. The ending freaked me the hell out as a kid, but everything before it was awesome!
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