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Don Coscarelli, creator of the "Phantasm" films, told Sci-Fi Wire how he wound up in final talks with New Line Cinema to oversee a fifth Tall Man tale. "About a year ago it became apparent that there was renewed interest by the studios in the cult-classic horror franchises from the late '70s and early '80s. I was subsequently solicited by a number of executives about Phantasm."
He went on to reveal that "The general take these execs had was to do a generic remake and cast it with young actor-types from the WB network. This did not appeal to me. But I did give it some thought and came upon an approach which I thought might work for the 'mall audiences' these executives covet, and at the same time also appeal to our hardcore, longtime 'phans'."
New Line exec Jeff Katz has been crucial in the remake's launch it seems - "[Katz] 'got' the concept and was rabid in his enthusiasm to bring us into the studio, he was also keenly aware that Angus Scrimm [the Tall Man, the films' creepy and lethal grave robber,] and Reggie Bannister [Reggie] would be crucial to the success of any further Phantasms. When I asked Angus if he was ready to pull on the tall boots and continue his invasion of the planet, he said, 'Tell them I'm not ready to hang up the old balls yet'."
Coscarelli also confirmed he won't be directing this Phantasm, just producing. Meanwhile, last night Reggie Bannister had a chat room session over at Phantasm's End and he delivered some interesting points. Amongst them he mentioned New Line are keen to bring in Bruce Campbell at some point, whilst Michael Baldwin has a good chance at making a cameo.
He also confirmed that this is a relaunch rather then a remake. Bannister saidin the beginning it will be similar to the original "Phantasm" but halfway through just goes off into a completely different direction. Finally, Bloody Digusting reports that New Line has also acquired the original "Phantasm: theme music and will look to give it an orchestral treatment. As expected, the spheres will be receiving a major upgrade.
Thanks to 'Relax, Lee Over & Enjoy It', 'John', 'Brad'
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Oh, there are so many ways in which this makes my heart sing. "It's not a remake, it's a relaunch..." "...I'm not ready to hang up the old balls yet"
Oh Angus, how I love the way you gave me nightmares as a child.
Don Coscarelli, creator of the "Phantasm" films, told Sci-Fi Wire how he wound up in final talks with New Line Cinema to oversee a fifth Tall Man tale. "About a year ago it became apparent that there was renewed interest by the studios in the cult-classic horror franchises from the late '70s and early '80s. I was subsequently solicited by a number of executives about Phantasm."
He went on to reveal that "The general take these execs had was to do a generic remake and cast it with young actor-types from the WB network. This did not appeal to me. But I did give it some thought and came upon an approach which I thought might work for the 'mall audiences' these executives covet, and at the same time also appeal to our hardcore, longtime 'phans'."
New Line exec Jeff Katz has been crucial in the remake's launch it seems - "[Katz] 'got' the concept and was rabid in his enthusiasm to bring us into the studio, he was also keenly aware that Angus Scrimm [the Tall Man, the films' creepy and lethal grave robber,] and Reggie Bannister [Reggie] would be crucial to the success of any further Phantasms. When I asked Angus if he was ready to pull on the tall boots and continue his invasion of the planet, he said, 'Tell them I'm not ready to hang up the old balls yet'."
Coscarelli also confirmed he won't be directing this Phantasm, just producing. Meanwhile, last night Reggie Bannister had a chat room session over at Phantasm's End and he delivered some interesting points. Amongst them he mentioned New Line are keen to bring in Bruce Campbell at some point, whilst Michael Baldwin has a good chance at making a cameo.
He also confirmed that this is a relaunch rather then a remake. Bannister saidin the beginning it will be similar to the original "Phantasm" but halfway through just goes off into a completely different direction. Finally, Bloody Digusting reports that New Line has also acquired the original "Phantasm: theme music and will look to give it an orchestral treatment. As expected, the spheres will be receiving a major upgrade.
Thanks to 'Relax, Lee Over & Enjoy It', 'John', 'Brad'
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Oh, there are so many ways in which this makes my heart sing. "It's not a remake, it's a relaunch..." "...I'm not ready to hang up the old balls yet"
Oh Angus, how I love the way you gave me nightmares as a child.