Johnny 5 Is Indeed Alive – Thanks To Steve Carr
TWENTY long months ago, our original online home (Original Sharp Says) was still just a tiny blog, chatting film to the few dozen readers we had – and there were whispers on the horizon of a remake of one of my favourite childhood films – Short Circuit.
Now with a new home, and an ever growing readership, it’s my pleasure to say (in the cheesiest way possible) that Johnny 5 is alive!
Variety reports that “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” director Steve Carr will helm Dimension Films’ remake of the popular 80’s Steve Guttenberg vehicle Short Circuit. “Robot Chicken” writer/actor Dan Milano is penning the script and David Foster, Ryan E. Heppe (David Foster Productions) and John Hyde (Rehab Entertainment) will produce!
Short Circuit brought the iconic and lovable robot – “Johnny 5″ to life back in 1986. Built by the U.S. military as a deadly weapon, Johnny 5 develops self-awareness during a freak accident and befriends a young boy and his family.
Of course the film gave birth to the aforementioned (and much over-used) catchphrase and legions of young fans but of course that begs the question – should it be remade at all?
Either way it’s academic, as I’d expect the film to go into production some time in the New Year.
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