'Robocop', 'Spider-Man 4' Taking Forever To Hit Theaters
I hope you weren't too excited about Spider-Man 4 or Darren Aronofsky's Robocop remake, because it doesn't sound like either of those are happening any time soon. According to Variety, director Sam Raimi and studio heads are still at odds with the newest Spider-Man script: Raimi is fighting to make Vulture the primary proantagonist (whups!); the studio, rightfully thinking that kids might not buy as many action figures of a winged bald man, wants to cram Black Cat in there too for a s.e.x.y. subplot.
Moviehole, meanwhile, reports Robocop has been put on hold due to another studio versus director dispute: MGM chair Mary Parent want the film to be shot in 3D; Aronofsky isn't having it.
Why can't all these directors and studios just get along so we can get on with making the overstuffed sequels and unnecessary remakes that allow me to not have to digest any original thoughts? If they don't hurry up, I'm going to have to give in and see a movie that doesn't have easily recognizable characters. Wait, never mind, Karate Kid with is coming soon enough. Take your time, guys. I'll just be here basking in Will Smith Jr. jump kicks.