Lawsuit settled: possible movie in works. (again) - Hogan's Heroes (1965) Discussion

[–] MetFanMac 11 years ago

I'm not sure I want to see a movie 40+ years after the show ended. Most movies based on old TV shows blow (see Space, Lost in).

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[–] bluefellow 11 years ago

I'm quite sure that I don't want to see a Hogan's Heroes movie. The series and those actors had a unique charm that can never be re-created. Why even try?

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[–] met76 11 years ago

Why even try?

...money?

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[–] amyghost 11 years ago

//Why even try?
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...money?//

That, and the fact that Hollywood seems to now be fully populated by people whom, if one of them ever had an original idea, would have to watch it die from the enforced solitude.

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[–] BertramWilberforceWooster 11 years ago

That's not always the case:

Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and Naked Gun come immediately to mind.

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[–] Asap17 11 years ago

A bad Hogan's Heroes movie is still better than no Hogan's Heroes movie at all. If it sucks it sucks. It doesn't change the fact that the show was great.

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[–] Asap17 11 years ago

If you're concerned about it sucking, wait for the reviews, and if they're bad, don't watch them. The fact that the show was great, and the concept was so unique alone makes the movie interesting. A terrible movie would only ruin the show for people who are weak and petty enough to let it ruin it for them.

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[–] PillowRock 11 years ago

A terrible movie would only ruin the show for people who are weak and petty enough to let it ruin it for them.

Well, no.

A bad movie ruins the show for younger people (potential new viewers) who decide that it's not worth checking out the show because in their mind that title and premise is associated with a cr@pfest of a movie. Sorta like what has happened to the original Rollerball after the horrific remake.

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[–] flyerzzrul 8 years ago

If it sucks it sucks. It doesn't change the fact that the show was great.

Exactly! Get Smart was my favorite show and I was psyched for The Nude Bomb. It wasn't very good, but it didn't make the series any less great

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[–] greendahlias 8 years ago

I feel the same way about the Dick van Dyke reunion show. It was very average but was glad to see what those characters had been up to in the ensuing years.

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[–] joe_538 10 years ago

Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and Naked Gun come immediately to mind.

The Fugitive is another shining example. Maverick, The Brady Bunch Movie, The A-Team, and The Addams Family were good too. The important thing is that they keep the fans in mind and don't alienate them with all the "change for the sake of change" that can mess up a movie adaption. (Leave it to Beaver, Lost in Space, Wild Wild West...)

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[–] coex23 11 years ago

ONLY if Vin Diesel is Klink and there are countless Red Bull product placements throughout the R rated film! Otherwise, why bother?

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[–] caseyrook 11 years ago

I nominate my hometown hero John Goodman to play the part of Schultz.

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[–] irishm 11 years ago

Although I'd certainly be skeptical of any HH movie being any good, since it couldn't even have (m)any cameos by original cast members as there are so few still living, I could see Goodman as Schultz. Just for fun, I once cast a theoretical movie version in my own mind. I can't remember who I wanted for any part except Newkirk... I think British actor Danny Dyer would do a great job (and I say that as someone who loved Richard Dawson in the part).

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[–] caseyrook 11 years ago

How about Craig Ferguson as Newkirk?

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[–] irishm 11 years ago

Hmmm... that's not a bad idea. Ferguson might be a little old to play a corporal, but I bet he'd do a fine job!

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[–] andychase63 11 years ago

And how about Robert Knepper as Major Hochstader?

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[–] robertpatasnik 11 years ago

why not, most movies stink today anyway and one more thing I'll see it only if that bum Will Ferrell is NOT in it.he ruin Bewitched movie.

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[–] trollomatic 8 years ago

>>>why not, most movies stink today anyway and one more thing I'll see it only if that bum Will Ferrell is NOT in it.he ruin Bewitched movie.

And he also completely ruined the Land of the Lost movie.

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[–] shadowman1115824 11 years ago

The original script was set in Vietnam, perhaps they should dust off that idea.

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[–] joe_538 10 years ago

It was set in a regular prison. The network didn't like the idea of "Robin Hood" convicts sneaking in and out.

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[–] Prof_Lostiswitz 11 years ago

Imdb says Bernard Fein died in 1980 - his contribution should be quite interesting.

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[–] turtleturk 10 years ago

I just saw Monuments Men. I really enjoyed it. If they could pull off a new Hogan's Heroes with that kind of feel, I would be happy with it. As a matter of fact, it probably would've been a new way to go with getting the crew that remade Ocean's 13 together again. Probably wouldn't work now, since Clooney and Damon just did Monuments Men. Nice idea though.

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[–] rmontro 10 years ago

I thought there was already a movie based on this, called Stalag 17.

Just kidding, btw, before anyone corrects me.

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[–] Fletcherj119 10 years ago

Stalag 17 was released in 1953.

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[–] amyghost 10 years ago

I think Montro was making a joke .

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[–] Fletcherj119 10 years ago

I can't tell sometimes on these things.

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[–] woodpusher 9 years ago

The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063805/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Leon Askin.

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