There have been attempts for years to bring a remake of the 1976 scifi classic logans run back to the big screen with filmmakers like. The new film will the tackle idea of the greater good and people. If not, call it something else and let a female lead it. Nolan is best known as the coauthor with george clayton johnson of logans run a science fiction novel that went on to become a movie, a television series and is about to become a movie again and as single author of its sequels. Yet in the case of logan s run, the overall story and purpose of the original novel had little to do with the actual sex of logan. Further googling hasnt turned up any additional information, i.
Logans run remake update logan 5 and jessica 6 in 3d. For one thing, logans run is not really the sort of intellectual property thats deserving of a monthlong multimedia examination. Condal screenplay, george clayton johnson based on the novel by, simon kinberg, william f. A countdown to the highest rated science fiction movies of the ratings average sources include imdb, rotten tomatoes, radio times film guide, halliwel. The original logans run only a novella by todays bloated standards was written in 1967, a time of considerable social unrest, especially among students, for example. Hold on to your lunch classic sci fi movie fans, it looks as if the 3d movie craze has claimed another.
Simon kinberg to direct logans run remake, which could have. That happens about an hour into the film, but even the first half isnt bad if youre a fan as i am of special effects and cities of the future and ray guns and monorails whizzing overhead. In fact, hollywoods been trying to remake logans run for the last eighteen years, most recently with a script being penned by game designer ken levine. Logan then begins to run, but in the process, realizes that there is much for which to live, and that he is just entering the prime of his life. First published by dial press in 1967, it depicts a dystopic ageist society in which both population and the consumption of resources are maintained in equilibrium by requiring the death of citizens who reach a particular age. At the academy awards, the film won a special academy award for visual effects, tied with the 1976 remake of king kong, indicating logans run made its mark in visual and special effects that few previous science fiction films had the money for. According to deadline, producer joel silver has been trying to remake logans run with warner bros for nearly twenty yearsfollowing the. Living in a city within an enclosed dome, there is little or no work for humans to perform, and inhabitants are free to pursue all of the pleasures of life. Simon kinberg to direct logans run remake, which could. Logan s run is an action adventure scifi that never lets up. Logans run remake gets a new writer in ryan condal colony cocreatorshowrunner condal will pen the script from simon kinbergs treatment. I was bored, cabaret was on which also stars michael york. The director planned to make it closer to the novel than the original film.
While logans run is a property that, like most, doesnt need a remake, it makes more sense to cut out the middle man and go straight to logans run rather than adapting or creating yet another logans runesque scifi property. The remake of the cult classic 1976 movie has long been in development, with xmen. But the project is getting a new writer that might finally result in this movie. The logans run remake has taken a big step forward. Jul 23, 2015 a remake of the dystopian 1976 science fiction film logans run has been in the works for what feels like damn near forever. Nolan went on to write two sequels, logans world 1977 and logans search 1980. Okay, ill admit that logans run february has been kind of weird so far. The logans run remake just took a huge step forward. That new logans run movie is indeed still happening. Colony cocreator ryan condal was previously attached to write the film in 2016, and a few years before that, bioshock creator ken. An idyllic science fiction future has one major drawback. Welcome to the 23rd century, where life is perfect. Bioshock creator ken levine takes on logans run script.
Science fiction classic logans run has long been rumored to be grinding its way through the remake machine, and now theres some fresh intel to be had. Logans run remake taps hunger games writer hollywood. There have been attempts for years to bring a remake of the 1976 scifi classic logans run back to the big screen with filmmakers like bioshock creator ken levine, ryan gosling with his drive. The reboot model of filmmaking is stronger than ever, and it looks like logans run, a 1976 scifi film based on a novel of the same name, is next in line to get a second chance with a modern.
The world of logan s run the novel is one in which the idea of a youthcentric culture exists to the point where growing old is outlawed. The reboot model of filmmaking is stronger than ever, and it looks like logans run, a 1976 scifi film based on a novel of the same name, is next in line to get a second chance with a modern audience. Jul 23, 2015 there have been attempts for years to bring a remake of the 1976 scifi classic logans run back to the big screen with filmmakers like bioshock creator ken levine, ryan gosling with his drive. In november 2015, the production was still without a director. As scifi, it is not even terrible, but rather is fun as far as the concepts go.
In february 2006, logans run was scheduled to begin production. Logans run is an excellent concept and an example of great scifi and one of the reasons i enjoyed it scifi so much growing up. It is impossible to read this book without comparing it to the movie. Carl rinsch the gift has vacated the directors chair on the logan s run remake in order to helm 47 ronin starring keanu reeves in a retelling of the japanese legend. The film was based on 1967 book of the same name, written by. But with last weeks news of the addition of director simon kinberg xmen dark phoenix to a team that includes writer peter craig. Logans run remake will be based on the original novel. Jenny from logans run i wish they would remake this film closer to the books. The latter is a favorite ive probably seen 15 or 20 times since i 1st saw it at the movies.
Sandman concept art from unproduced logans run remake. Logan then begins to run, but in the process, realizes that there is much for which to live, and that he is just entering the. If youve grown weary waiting for the logans run remake because of all the talent that has fallen in and out, heres news that will give the languishing film a jolt. Though vividly presented, there isnt much on the futuristic side i would consider prescient, the writing is uneven, often paced in a streamofconsciousness kind of way, and logan and jessica are reduced to. Mar 03, 2018 the reboot model of filmmaking is stronger than ever, and it looks like logan s run, a 1976 scifi film based on a novel of the same name, is next in line to get a second chance with a modern. Later, he meets jessica 6, a girl also wearing an ankh pendant. Spawned out of the 1960s free love revolution, the novel s dystopian future society in which every citizen is executed once they reach the age of 30 was a criticism of contemporary government and culture.
As i was flipping through channels last night read. This remake version of logans run will feature a woman in the lead role. Mar 02, 2018 warner bros is remaking logan s run written by hunger games writer peter craig and directed by xmen. News logans run reboot gets new writer and director. The book and original 1976 movie centered around logan 5, a sandman. Jenny agutter various scififantasy movies including logans run, an american werewolf in london,the avengers, captain america.
A young man at odds with his society s mandatory death sentence for all those turning 21 plots a daring escape on the eve of his fateful birthday. This book is actually different from the movies version of logan s run. Jessicas run is a true and direct sequel to the classic science fiction novel logans run, said johnsons literary rep, whitt brantley of the wbmt agency. See more ideas about logan s run, logan and logan s run movie. Logans run action, adventure, drama a young man at odds with his societys mandatory death sentence for all those turning 21 plots a daring escape on the eve of his fateful birthday. It s 2274, and on the surface, it all seems to be an idyllic society. Colony cocreator ryan condal was previously attached to write the film in 2016, and a. In fact, on your 21st birthday last day you must report to be put to sleep think soylent green. Warner bros remake of logans run, doctor strange set for phase 3 of the marvel films and terminator 5 joins the packed lineup of. Dark phoenix director simon kinberg with a script by hunger games scribe peter craig. The series starred gregory harrison as the titular character logan 5. Published in 1967, the novel depicts a dystopic ageist future society in which both population and the consumption of resources are maintained in equilibrium by requiring the death of everyone reaching the age of 21. Logan s run is a vast, silly extravaganza that delivers a certain amount of fun, once it stops taking itself seriously.
A logans run reboot is on the way and the project just took a major step closer to arriving in theaters. The screenplay by david zelag goodman is based on the book logan s run by william f. Logans run remake finally moves forward with xmen 7. Logan s run gets bioshock video game writer ken levine jun 18, 20. The prices for this book and the sequels are far too expensive. It was difficult for me to rate this because if you are a logan s run fan i think you should still read the book, which brings me to the next point. Logan s run is a film i can watch any time and it is on quite a lot on channel 5, tcm, film 4 etc it is just that perfect film before star wars but even if think it is one of the best films ever, it is totally flawed and full of tons of crazy potholes and a truly odd ending that still leaves me utterly confused. Though a remake has not yet been produced, talk of a remake has been. Nolan is best known as the coauthor with george clayton johnson of logans run a science fiction novel that went on to become a movie, a television. Jenny from logans run i wish they would remake this film closer. According to the projects lifeclock, its been two and a half years since there was any movement on that logans run remake. Discussions on the books logan s run, logan s world, logan s search and logan s return.
Logans run starring michael york as logan 5 and jenny agutter as jessica logans run depicts a utopian, hedonistic future society that hides a dark secret everyone over the age of 30 is. See more ideas about logans run, logans run movie and logan. Any sellers you decide to purchase from is done at your own risk. It was still in development at the time of george clayton johnsons death on christmas day 2015. Logans run remake lands simon kinberg to direct syfy wire. The logan s run remake has found a new director in simon kinberg, who was previously on board to write and produce. What makes it great is the genuine energy and seriousness put into it. The world of logan s run does not endorse nor is affiliated with anyone on these forums claiming to sell any items or services. Dec 01, 2009 for the past decade there have been news reports cropping up of a remake of the 1976 sciencefiction adventure logan s run, with prominent names like bryan singer and joel silver attached. But, recasting gender like this the latest most asinine thing. Logan s run is a novel by william f nolan and george clayton johnson. A remake of 1976 s logan s run has been in the works for a long time, attracting all sorts of highprofile talent. Whether or not this version gets off the ground and makes it to the theater is anyones guess, but this is is one scifi story that actually deserves a second chance on screen. For a film that is about a dystopian future in which humans are only allowed to live a brief 21 years, it feels like the remake of logans run has been in development for decades.
Logan takes the ankh to the computer, where he is told it is a symbol for a secret group who helps the runners find sanctuary. According to deadline, producerjoel silver has been trying to remake logans run with warner bros for nearly twenty yearsfollowing the cult success of the 1976 film adaptationbut now it seems. Its been sitting on my shelf since then, but i forgot about it. But with last weeks news of the addition of director simon kinberg xmen dark phoenix to a team that includes writer peter craig hunger games mockingjay, the project has taken its first step in years toward reality, and i have feelings. A new sequel for the logans run universe was said to be in development. Over the years numerous directors and stars have been linked to the. The book, on the other hand, is more chaotic and not at all as smooth as the movie. Mar 03, 2018 the logan s run remake has been talked about for years, but it is believed that a deal with warner bros. The creator of game franchise becomes the latest to take a crack at the screenplay for warner bros. Logan s run is a 1976 american science fiction film, directed by michael anderson and starring michael york, jenny agutter, richard jordan, roscoe lee browne, farrah fawcett, and peter ustinov. Although the project has seemingly been dormant recently, deadline reports that a new team is being given a shot at bringing william f.
The lifeclock is the crystal in the palm of every citizens right hand. According to deadline, producer joel silver has been trying to remake logans run with warner bros for nearly twenty yearsfollowing the cult success of the 1976 film adaptationbut now it. Story by gerry conway from the screenplay by david zelag goodman which was based on the novel by george clayton johnson and william f. It is known that the film will be closer to the book than the original cinematic endeavor. Please, no discussions about selling and obtaining illegal, bootlegged product. In actuality, this science fiction book is more controversial in addressing dark topics of our society and the price for wanting to live a long life by breaking all the rules and taking risks to achieve such an impossible goal. Logans run remake getting new treatment from days of. Logans run project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. George clayton johnsons long rumored personal sequel to logans run titled jessicas run. Logans run remake in the works page 3 dvd talk forum. Logan then meets up with jessica 6 jenny agutter, a member of the underground group that helps runners escape to sanctuary. Logans run remake in the works warner bros sets up logans run with hunger games writer peter craig the current political climate has led to a growing popularity of dystopian stories such as black mirror and blade runner 2049 so it seems as good a. Nolan, logan s run is the story of logan, a sandman charged with enforcing death, in order to control overpopulation and the consumption of resources. Furthermore, this is being featured on a website primarily dedicated to comic books, not novels and films.