BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I just saw a blurb about the Pete's Dragon remake being given a release date of 8/12/16 and I realized I didn't even know they were remaking this! Digging back, here's some info from a few months ago... Robert Redford In A Pete's Dragon Remake? Here Are The SpecificsBy Mike Reyes 3 months ago3 Comments For about a year or so, Disney was in negotiations with Ain't Them Bodies Saints director David Lowery to take charge of the modern update to their 1977 deep cut classic, Pete's Dragon. That story ended with Lowery taking the post, and a movie in need of a cast. Well much like their lucky strike in terms of picking a director, Disney's luck might extend a little further, as Robert Redford has begun talking about participating in a pivotal role.The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop that Redford is in "early talks" to play, "a local who tells tall tales involving dragons that no one believes." Judging by that description, as well as the general layout of the original Pete's Dragon cast, it's to be assumed that Robert Redford would be playing the updated version of Lampie – the lighthouse keeper originated by Mickey Rooney in the original film.How this project landed in Redford's lap isn't that much of a mystery, considering he landed an even more incredible role in Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Considering the fact that the Hollywood legend probably had multiple pictures built into his deal, and his character's fate in the superhero sequel didn't really leave much room for a return, this looks like part of the deal that Redford signed on for.As for the story to the new Pete's Dragon, the updated version looks to take place in a logging community that's being taken over by greedy corporate interests, instead of a lighthouse town being swindled by a sham of a physician. Considering a similar environment being featured in Ain't Them Bodies Saints, it's no surprise that David Lowery's visual style would be a perfect match to what this film is trying to accomplish. However, his hiring is far from a slam dunk, as Disney attempted a similar gamble with hiring Craig Gillespie for their summer sports flop, Million Dollar Arm.Pete's Dragon is a perfect example of a film that makes for a perfect remake. The original is well known enough to draw an older crowd, but it's obscure enough that it's a blank slate for reinterpretation. You're not going to see as many Pete's Dragon purists flaming the comments section below as you would in any Marvel Civil War scoop you'll see us run. So long as there's a kid, a dragon, and maybe a couple songs; Disney can do whatever they want. And what they want is to keep younger generations familiar with Robert Redford and his acting chops, which will do wonders for his back catalog when those kids get a little older. (Sneakers should be required viewing for any 10-year-old.)Pete's Dragon looks to start shooting this fall in New Zealand, and is currently not scheduled for a release window. More than likely, this could take the November 2016 slot reserved for an unnamed Disney animation film. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Robert-Redford-Pete-Dragon-Remake-Here-Specifics-67757.html Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 This sounds nuts. I am not sure how many people even know about Pete's Dragon anymore. I've shared here before that I never saw it, but finally bought a copy since Dr. Terminus' wagon is at the Fort, and since there's a giant dragon in the Main Street Electrical Parade. I found the movie to be really long, and a tad on the boring side. My girls wouldn't even watch the whole thing. Robert Redford as Lampie? Wow. TCD Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Pete's Dragon is one of my favorite Disney movies! Loved Mickey Rooney in it. Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Pete's Dragon is one of my favorite Disney movies! Loved Andy Rooney in it. Mickey. Andy is the 60 Minutes guy. TCD Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Mickey. Andy is the 60 Minutes guy. TCD You're right. I fixed it. Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I know nothing about it. Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 No thanks.In saying that however, I am sure we will see it at some point. The kids will want to see it. Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'm not sure how I got on the list, but I get emails from an official Disney site called the Disney Insider. Yesterday, I got an email with this link confirming some of the details about the Pete's Dragon remake: http://blogs.disney.com/insider/2015/02/10/production-begins-on-reimagined-petes-dragon-in-new-zealand/?cmp=emc%7Cinsider%7Cnatural%7Cdisney-insider%7C2015-02-10%7Cinsider%7Cbox3 And, here's a blog post from yesterday as well: http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/408367-disneys-remake-of-petes-dragon-begins-principal-photography It sounds like the only thing this remake will have with the original is Pete and the Dragon. I don't think Dr. Terminus is going to make the cut. TCD Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Bear…Rob 42 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I was hoping that Disney would avoid the "remake" fad that hollyweird is currently shoveling out. Why remake this? Make something NEW!I liked petes dragon as a kid but I'm sure if I watched it now it would be painful. Link to post Share on other sites
TurkeyPants...Nicole 92 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Pete's Dragon was one of those movies I watched on repeat when I was little. Why are they going to ruin it?! Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Another reason to watch Sunday night's Disneyland 60th special - a sneak preview! Quote The New Pete’s Dragon Poster Will Make You Believe in Magic Posted 14 hours ago FacebookTwitterGoogle+TumblrPinterest This morning Walt Disney Studios released an awesome motion poster–the first that we’ve seen–for Pete’s Dragon. The new live-action reimagining of the beloved classic stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, and Oakes Fegley. If the poster is any indication, we’re expecting high levels of magic, whimsy, and heart: They’ve also announced that we’ll get a first look at the film this Sunday night during ABC’s Disneyland 60th special (tune in at 8|7c). Pete’s Dragon opens in theaters August 12. http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2016/02/19/the-new-petes-dragon-poster-will-make-you-believe-in-magic/ Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 So, who has seen the new Pete's Dragon movie? The TCD gang saw it last week, but I forgot to post about it. I liked it much more than I thought I would. It's a nice, solid, family movie. Good story, beautiful scenery, decent acting and pacing. And best of all, nothing offensive. It currently has an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which means the critics say it's good. Spoiler Alert: Dr. Terminus didn't make it into this version. Take the family and go! TCD Link to post Share on other sites
wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 40 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I was not thinking of going to see this version as it didn't look promising, in my opinion. But maybe I will see it now. Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 6 minutes ago, wdwpoohbear...Jennifer said: I was not thinking of going to see this version as it didn't look promising, in my opinion. But maybe I will see it now. It's a totally different story than the original. But, I thought it was cute. Like how Disney movies used to be. It's not the best movie they've ever made by a long shot, but it's nice to see a movie that a whole family can enjoy together. That's a rarity these days. TCD Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Grandkids were over the past weekend, and I dug out the DVD of the original one. Got about 1/2 way thru and we had to go out. Link to post Share on other sites
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