The Wizard of Oz remake!

[Beastie]

I read in the paper that there could possibly be The Wizard of Oz remake! starring Dakota Fanning!

Do you think this would be a good idea?

[Tom4784]

I'm against it, 99% of remakes fail miserably and I think it's a crime to remake such a groundbreaking film. They've got Wicked and Son of the Witch, they could make two big films out of them instead of remaking Oz.

[Braden]

wow !

[Marc]

Oh no.... a remake? :(

Let me guess.. is Burton doing it?

[Harry!]

Why do they do remakes all the time, Have there brains turned to mush?

[RtooDee2]

Dakota Fanning gives me the creeps.
Actualy all child actors scare me with the exception of Drew Barrymore.

[Tom4784]

Originally posted by Harry.
Why do they do remakes all the time, Have there brains turned to mush?

It's because it's easy money, It's a lot easier to just remake old successful films then to take a risk on a new property.

[brian3]

I dont think a movie based on a book should be called a remake. It's just another take on the book.

It should also be said that there was a wizard of oz film before the 1930s version we all know.

[katie_x]

It will never compare as this is what we all remember but still for the next generation its a good thing. My son, who is 4, loves the newer Charlie and the chocolate factory (Tim burton was it?) but I think if I played him the older one, even though thats the one I love, he woulsnt find it as engaging. Its just bringing the classics to life for children in the future :bigsmile: