Remakes of all things ’80s have reached a fever pitch. The latest on the block is a movie redux of the television show that brought Mr. T to primetime and into homes everywhere: The A-Team.

The ’80s original centered on four Vietnam veterans who were framed for a crime they didn’t commit. They take the show on the road to evade the military police, helping out people along the way as they attempt to clear their names. In the original, Mr. T played B.A. Baracus (”B.A.” for “Bad Attitude”), the A-Team’s mechanic and muscle. George Peppard was Hannibal, the group’s cigar chomping leader who “love it when a plan comes together.” Dwight Schultz was “Howling Mad” Murdoch, the team’s resident loose cannon and Dirk Benedict was Templeton “Faceman” Peck, the group’s prettyboy and master of disguise.

While you gotta pity the fool that steps into Mr. T’s shoes, UFC fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson just may have the mettle, muscle, and humor to bring it to the role of B.A. Baracus. (Anyone doubting Rampage’s sense of humor has to see this past week’s episode of Ultimate Fighter 10.) Rounding out the cast is Liam Neeson as grey-haired Hannibal, Bradley Cooper as Faceman, and Sharlto Copely as Murdoch. Jessica Biel is also part of the cast, although what role she is playing has yet to be confirmed.

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Remake madness is afoot yet again, with Hollywood greenlighting scripts not just for classic horror remakes, but also classic fantasy film remakes. Set for a wide release on March 26, 2010, Clash of the Titans has been given a makeover. The 1981 starred Harry Hamlin (formerly of L.A. Law and now better known as Mr. Lisa Rinna) as the hero Perseus, son of Zeus. The all-star cast included Laurence Olivier as Zeus and a dazzling array of stop-motion monsters by special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen.

Director Louis Leterrier’s remake of Clash of the Titans stars Sam Worthington (Terminator: Salvation’s reluctant human/droid hybrid, Marcus as the hero Perseus and Liam Neeson as Zeus, King of the Gods. A new addition of Hercules as a main player with Ralph Fiennes (no stranger to fantasy films himself as Harry Potter’s arch-nemesis Voldemort) cast in the role of Hades, Lord of the Underworld.

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Astroboy or Atom has been around for many years. He was created in 1952 as a Japanese Manga series and released on television in 1963. The story tells us of a boy robot who can help save the world through his abilities. Much of the robot character is humanized to make him seem like a real boy with special abilities.
Coming out on October 23, 2009 is a 3-D computer animated film based on this hero. Imagi Animation

Studios, the same that worked on TMNT will be providing the look and graphics of Astro Boy. The film has a top cast lending their voices to the characters including Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, and Kristen Bell. The plot will remain close to the original story, while giving us background on the hero. Astro Boy is going to be a newly created robot by Dr. Tenma. The good doctor feels he must replace his son that he lost. The robot unfortunately is unable to live up to the lost boy’s image. He leaves home and joins a rowdy group of kids where he meets Cora.

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Everyone has their own idea of what the Tooth Fairy looks like. Either small and spritely, or tall and stately, a winged, tutu-wearing woman who might look a tad like Glinda the Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz. Others might see the Tooth Fairy as a burly, cross-dressing dude in a pink and purple tutu with sparkly fairy wings. (Hey! It’s the 21st century! Why not!?)

Regardless of how you view the Tooth Fairy she or he traditionally deposits a quarter (or however much a tooth is worth now due to the cost of inflation) beneath the pillow of children who have lost a tooth. The kid puts their tooth under their pillow, and during the night, the Tooth Fairy swaps out the teeth in exchange for cash and prizes. Not a bad deal! (Too bad they don’t do that for adults!)

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The movie Saw has somehow managed to capture the attention of Americans, though some will call it excessively grotesque, others find the Horror flick to be entertaining. Saw has made it to the sixth instalment, which will be released on October 23, 2009.

As some will say the “Game Comes Full Circle” in this new film. Special Agent Strahm is dead and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the victor in the last round. Now Hoffman will have to once again fight the enemy, even though Jigsaw is supposedly dead. Hoffman is forced to set a game in motion when the FBI gets closer. In Saw VI it is said that Jigsaw’s Grand Scheme will finally be revealed.

For anyone looking for costumes this means you have the option of resurrecting Jigsaw costumes in time for Halloween. Jigsaw will be played by Tobin Bell in this sixth film, with Costa Mandylor as Hoffman. Other actors in the film include Betsy Russell, Mark Rolston, Peter Outerbridge, Shawnee Smith, and Samantha Lemole.

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Although it was initially thought that 2009 was going to be the Year of the Wolf. As it turns out, 2009 has been split down the middle, dominated by vampires and zombies making a huge comeback. In spite of all of the mania surrounding the Twilight series of films’ latest, lycanthrope-laden flick, New Moon, the wolves have wisely backed away out of firing range of Sarah Palin’s sniper helicopters and plan to come out of hiding in 2010.

Leading the pack in their onslaught on theatres in 2010, werewolves are poised to strike with a remake of The Wolfman. One of Universal’s most iconic horror films, The Wolfman is the latest in a string of horror movies that are reaching back into the catalog for ideas to splash up onto the silver screen.

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Surely Charles Dickens had no idea how popular his novel A Christmas Carol would turn out to be. It has spawned over five feature films since 1938 to the present. With so many films based on the novel it is easy to find a myriad of different costumes for Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and all the other characters.

The first thing about any of the Christmas Carol costumes is that they are all based on the mid 1800’s. Charles Dickens first published the book in 1843, thus the period costumes. Our first look into A Christmas Carol was offered in 1938 in which Hollywood took a concise and straightforward approach to the Dickens tale. Ebenezer Scrooge was played by Reginal Owen with Marley’s ghost as Leo Carroll. Edward L. Marin directed the film in black and white. The film begins with an introduction into the book describing the character of Ebenezer Scrooge. The Scrooge costume you can adopt from this film will be the formal business suit with a long tail coat, overcoat, cravat, and top hat with cane. It is the costume we first see Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge in before his bedclothes.

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Jonah Hex is a double-whammy in terms of films coming out in 2010. Not only is it a comic book-related film (the Jonah Hex character’s book was relaunched several years ago on DC’s non-superhero, more adult-themed Vertigo line), but it also stars current horror/comic book it-girl, Megan Fox.

The film centers on a post-Civil War, Wild West era disfigured bounty hunter by the name of Jonah Hex. The cult classic comic book title character is portrayed by Josh Brolin in the film. Megan Fox portrays a saloon girl/prostitute who’s quite handy with a gun that aids Hex in his missions.

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A new, two-minute teaser trailer has been revealed for the brand new reboot of the Nightmare on Elm Street horror franchise. The trailer gives a glimpse of Oscar-nominee Jackie Earle Haley slipping into the iconic striped sweater and razor glove of the demonic Freddy Krueger. Most recently, Haley portrayed Rorschach in the film adaptation of Watchmen. Whether he can make the same impact re-interpreting a well-known character remains to be seen. Eager fright fans will be able to see for themselves how this latest in a long line of classic, ’80s horror remakes pans out when the new Nightmare on Elm Street hits theatres on April 30, 2010.

As evidenced by the trailer, you can count on lots of action and lots of explosions, particularly since Michael Bay (Transformers) is a producer. Plus, you get to see a pre-fricassee Freddy as Springfield’s least favorite son/child killer tries to outrun the angry vigilante mob of parents. It makes his post-burn transformation all the more startling.

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Harry Potter fans have something to look forward to, possibly as early Spring 2010. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, new Harry Potter theme park, will find its home at the Universal resort and theme park in Orlando, FL. Orlando and Universal receive thousands of yearly visitors from across the pond, making this a great spot for American, British, and European fans of the Harry Potter books to congregate.

The theme park is a massive undertaking and painstaking details and planning have gone into its production. Of course, Harry Potter’s creator, author J.K. Rowling has given the project her stamp of approval. This sprawling 20-acre park site attempts to recreate some of the Potter-verse’s most memorable locales. Shops and eateries like Olivander’s wand shoppe (where it has been confirmed that visitors can purchase their very own souvenir wands) and Honeyduke’s candy emporium are proposed, as are pub-style restaurants such as The Three Broomsticks which will serve butterbeer and traditional British pub fare to hungry visitors. A replica of Hogwarts Castle is also supposed to be on premises, as well as countless other favorite places from the series.

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