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Star Wars Liberation (2015)
After the success of his 2012 remake of the original Star Wars, J. J. Abrams was given much greater creative freedom with the sequel by George Lucas, on the condition he wrapped up the story in the second film due to the fact George was getting too old. George would not be all that happy with the final result though. Also, no colon, like the Star Trek remakes.
Only Yesterday
A western adaptation of Only Yesterday, focusing on Tara Oakley, a workaholic living in Los Angeles, visiting her relatives in the Midwest, while reminiscing on her life at ten.
The Ultimate Space-Set Sci-Fi Adventure
Space: the final frontier for cashgrabs and inspiring over-the-top parasocial nerdery! Since 1966/1977 (pick your poison), Hollywood studios have been pumping out these things, to iffy success among the general public, and strange adulation among online communities (but let's be real here, mostly Redditors). So, 15-year-old reality haters, clench your cheeks for an adventure that definitely won't condemn you to permanent virginity!
Star Wars (2012)
Remember when Mike Stoklasa suggested that J. J. Abrams would be a good director for Star Wars in a Half in the Bag? And then walked it back in the ROS Half in the Bag? Well, what if George Lucas liked the idea so much, he decided not to sell Star Wars, and asked J. J. to make a new Star Wars movie in 2012?
The Spider
A Dark Knight Trilogy style version of the Spider-Man mythos.
The Ultimate High Fantasy Epic
Who doesn't love classic high fantasy?! Races cloned from Tolkien (god forbid fantasy writers fantasize), not a person-of-color in sight, classic misogyny, what a dream! So, clench your cheeks 15-year-old reality-haters, for the adventure of a lifetime (that definitely isn't derivative of a million other things, shut up, shut up, shut up).
The Curious Case Benjamin Button (1988)
What if the 1980s comedy version of the Curious Case of Benjamin Button was actually made, starring Martin Short and directed by Frank Oz?
Zathura
A contemporary video game adaptation of "Zathura", stylized as an "Until Dawn" style interactive drama. Focusing on young adults at a house party playing the game, and the resulting consequences. The players are James and Tim.
Princess Mononoke (2015)
A western remake of Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, in 2015.
The Shadow Club (1997)
An adaptation of Neal Shusterman's 1988 novel of the same name. However, rather than a club of second-bests, the Shadow Club is a group of outcast high-school students who plot elaborate revenges on the most popular kids in school, skirting the law and entering a world of adult danger and taboo in the process.
Flash Gordon (2025)
An adaptation of Flash Gordon in 2025, adapted for modern times.
The Rock (2025)
A remake of Michael Bay's The Rock, 29 years later.
The Heir (2021-2028)
A biographical television series about the life of Ted Kennedy, in the style of The Crown. Season 1 (2021): Before 1963 Season 2 (2022): 1963-1969 Season 3 (2024): 1970-1980 Season 4 (2025): 1980-1992 Season 5 (2027): 1993-2001 Season 6 (2028): 2001-2009
Almost Famous (2025)
A remake of Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous, set in 1998 and focusing on a young journalist named William Miller following an upcoming rap rock band called Meltdown.
The Wolf Brigade
A western remake of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade in 2024.
The Mrs. Clause
On Christmas Eve, Megan and Kiera are awakened that night by a noise on the roof. While investigating, Megan startles Mrs. Claus, who falls off the roof and dies. Her body vanishes, leaving behind a red suit and business card stating that if anything were to happen to her, someone should put on the suit and the reindeer will know what to do. Megan and Kiera find Santa’s sleigh and reindeer on the roof. At Kiera's request, Megan reluctantly dons the suit and spends the rest of the night delivering gifts before the reindeer take them to the North Pole. They discover that Megan is subject to a legal technicality known as "the Mrs. Clause," and has accepted all of the late Santa's duties and responsibilities. The head elf, Annette, gives Megan 11 months to get her affairs in order before reporting back to the North Pole on Thanksgiving. Overwhelmed, Megan changes into pajamas provided to her and falls asleep. Over the next year, Megan undergoes a drastic change; she gains a massive amount of weight and develops an increased fondness for sweets, particularly milk and cookies. Her hair rapidly turns white in spite of attempts to dye it. During a pitch meeting, Megan is angered at a proposal to make a teen soap opera about Mrs. Claus. Megan also begins to recount 'naughty' and 'nice' children by name when she sees them.
Splashes (1999)
An American remake of a Paul Verhoeven classic Spetters.
The Last American Virgin (2002)
A remake of the 1982 comedy.
Great Lakes Avengers
Basically, the Avengers but completely useless. The Hollywood Studio producing this film forgot that part however, and gave a massively oversized budget.
What About Bob? (2015)
Bob Wiley, a mentally unstable patient, follows his egotistical psychotherapist, Dr. Leo Marvin, on vacation. When Bob befriends the members of Leo's family, the patient's problems push the doctor over the edge.