Spielberg and Cruise to do WAR OF THE WORLDS

[Khephra]

Mars will invade Earth once again, but this time it will be documented by Steven Spielberg. The INDIANA JONES director will helm a new remake of H.G. Wells classic science fiction invasion story THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, with it looking very likely that Tom Cruise will star in the film.

Cruise's production company had first started working on a revised WAR movie two years ago. With Spielberg now onboard as director, the project will become a joint DreamWorks/Paramount co-production. Cruise and longtime business partner Paula Wagner will produce the movie, with Spielberg and DreamWorks execs Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald also likely to have a role.

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[ClintonTyree]

1. Are they running out of new ideas?

Another remake, where's the originality in Hollywood? The original WOW captured the moment of the Martian Invasion craze. I just don't think a remake at this time will have the same affect on audiences.
And Tom Cruise? Puleeeeeze! I rather have my fingernails pulled out with rusty pliers than see him butcher another movie.
Just one old curmudgeon's opinion, but I think this is going to be a stinker, however with Spielberg's name on it there's a chance it may float. They won't get my $10.00 though.

[KissMyAsscroft]

2. Well, theres the Scientology link...

Maybe Xenu is gonna make an appearance...

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[hippiechick]

3. Cruise ? C'mon ...

Hire WILLEM DAFOE, Dammit !!!!

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[Zolok]

4. Ridiculous...

Two weird semi literate nullities team up again to do a sci fi movie?
Good grief I'd almost welcome the martians at this point.
If anyone was gonna do a remake of War of the Worlds it should be done a 19th century period piece...set in England (as is the novel) and star some like Anthony Hopkins as the narrator.
Think of it as "Merchant Ivory" type movie but with tripod machines and heat rays...
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