Oct 24 2008Columbus in Talks for 'Ripley's': Believe It!
Chris Columbus is in talks to take over Ripley's Believe it or Not, a Paramount project with Jim Carrey set for the lead. From Variety:
After being unplugged months before a 2007 production start in China with Tim Burton at the helm, "Ripley’s Believe It or Not!" is getting a complete overhaul, based on a concept that Columbus pitched. Both Paramount and Carrey sparked to it, and the China-based storyline will be scrapped.Once Columbus’ deal is closed, the studio will hire a writer to draft the project, which remains a Par priority: The studio is aiming for a 2011 release and is hoping the pic spawns a franchise. Columbus, who most recently wrapped "I Love You, Beth Cooper," is next expected to direct "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief," based on the Rick Riordan book.
Well, this project just took a bite of shit sandwich. A Tim Burton Ripley's Believe It or Not meant a decent probability of some twisted freaks, horrible mutants, and a cameo by Johnny Depp as conjoined twins. A Columbus Ripley's Believe It or Not reeks of broad family fun and a trailer that says, "this Christmas, let a half-man fill your heart..." I'd better get to see some freaks, buddy.
Reader Comments
1. Elmo - October 24, 2008 2:00 PM
Chris Columbus?
that dude has his own holiday!!!
2. DrNecropolis - October 24, 2008 2:06 PM
Anything entitled Ripley's Believe it or Not that doesn't have Jack Palance can suck a fat one...wait I'm sorry DOES suck a fat one. That, you can believe
3. Elmo - October 24, 2008 2:19 PM
Planace WHO? they don't need him..
4. Elmo - October 24, 2008 2:23 PM
look how good the Price is Right is now with Drew
5. Snoodle - October 24, 2008 3:55 PM
Hmmm. I dunno. I still think Tim Burton would have been a better fit for directing something like this. Or Guillermo Del Toro :o! He'd make some kick ass oddities...
6. Dan - October 26, 2008 7:05 PM
Spike Jonze was attached to this for a while too.
7. Rebecca - October 29, 2008 1:51 AM
he looks like bret easton ellis.