remake, anyone?
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — The Invisible Man
aiyhsa1986 — 21 years ago(July 28, 2004 03:08 AM)
I haven't seen the film of the Invisible Man, but I love the book, and I think it would be great if an updated version of the film was made, as long as they kept true to the original story. I know "Hollow Man" is based off it, but does anyone else here think they should make an updated version of the original? I mean, effects are much better now than they were when the original was made, so a new version would be so cool!
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tomlazer — 21 years ago(September 26, 2004 03:59 PM)
Hello There Invisible Man Fan.
I in fact have recently signed a deal with Media Arts International and the BBC to remake Invisible Man. WGA 1016755 I kept close to the original script.
trivia: Did you know that griffin was an albino? Part of this unique story is that he was persecuted for being different. His depression made him in fact want to be less visible to discerning eyes and taunting bullies.
He actually died of a broken heart compounded by a severe cold, fever, strychnine poisoning, a bullet wound, and bleaching his blood. Quite a lot to carry for a weakened scientist.
I hope you like the newest version of I. Man. Media arts International of North England is also buying Hammer Films which includes a 700 + film catalog.
They will own the original Dracula etc.
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notdempsey — 21 years ago(October 26, 2004 11:35 AM)
I'm not going to tell a professional how to make his movie, but I will say this: Please do not skimp out on casting the Invisble Man. Just because you don't see him for 99% of the film dosen't mean it shouldn't be any old actor. I mean, Claude Rains added so much to the original with just his body movements and his incredible voice.
The ideal choice would be Andy Serkis because he probably has more expierence playing "digital" charcters than anyone else in the world. He also can create a great voice for the character. -
bnally62191 — 18 years ago(June 25, 2007 06:54 PM)
Are you Thomas Lee Howell or are you quoting something you heard because in another bulletin you put >>>> "Kevin Conner is also negotiating with MAI and Thomas Lee Howell about a mini series of the Invisible Man."
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JimmyZappa — 11 years ago(November 21, 2014 03:53 PM)
Interesting considering I work for a company that has the rights to the name "H.G. Wells' Invisible Man" for TV adaptations worldwide.
It's been a little over a decade since you made that post, I guess we can assume your version is in development hell?
Stuff like this reminds me of "Movie Poop Shoot.com" from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. -
tomlazer — 21 years ago(October 23, 2004 10:56 AM)
Yes, I stated a few weeks ago that a remake of the Invisible Man as a movie and a TV mini series are in the production stages at this time. This film is a direct adaptation to the novel. The 1933 movie and subsequent remakes were far from the original story. This interpretation tells the tale the way Wells meant it to be told. Thomas Lee Howell is the screenwriter known for his Scifi novel series Hegira. The producer will be Lithuania Films and Media Arts International. Now if this message is not deleted as the last one was perhaps Wells Fans and Invisible man fans will know that there is a new greater version being produced for release in 2005.
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spidyfan77 — 21 years ago(October 23, 2004 09:33 PM)
It seems like every time someone tries to do a horror movie "the way it was meant to be told" the end result is crap like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The main problem is that the original movies are so embedded in our collective consciousness that anything else doesn't jibe.
And to be honest, I read the book of Invisible Man in middle school.the movie is better. Heh.
As far as special effects go, what exactly can you do to make it better? The guy will still be essentially invisible and people will have to act like he's attacking them. -
tomlazer — 21 years ago(October 26, 2004 03:02 PM)
Thanks for the concern. Actually there was so much left out of the original movie it barely resembled an H.G. Wells story.
The fact that Jack Griffin was an albino. His father committed suicide after Griffin stole money that wasn't his. Thomas Marvel is an important character completely overlooked. H. G. Wells was a genius and sticking close to his novel pays him the respect due to an author of his status and calibre. For this exact reason we would never dilute or weaken a potentially blockbuster plot. Invisible Man will be produced the correct way. I also has 104 screenplays to my credit, 200 songs, 29 shorts and so on. I didn't just decide one day to be a screenwriter. It has taken years of hard work studying formatting, sentence structure, character development etc. And writing writing, writing. My scifi series Hegira has eight screenplays ala Star Wars style and a TV series with 19 one hour episodes. Invisible Man is also formatted as a mini series for BBC TV. -
devv1988 — 18 years ago(August 17, 2007 04:23 PM)
To Mr. Howell,
I have the utmost respect for what you've said here. Wells is easily one of my favorite authors, because he was a brilliant man well beyond his time. I am going into film school as of this fall, and have always dreamed of making Wells the way it was meant to be made: truthful to its original genius. Here's to making something worthy of Wells. -
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tomlazer — 13 years ago(March 17, 2013 08:52 AM)
Eric Fulcher stars as Jack Griffin 'The Invisible Man' in Dark Star productions independent film. Co starring Edward Sacco, Lyle DeRose, Candace Maxwell, Blake Huber. Now filming in Denver and Akron Colorado.
