Robocop Movie Updates

Crime has a new enemy.

Robocop Movie Updates

Total Updates: 79


  • Mon., Mar. 5, 2012

    from Deadline

    Sony Pictures to Distribute MGM’s ‘Robocop’ Remake

    Sony Pictures is signing on to distribute MGM‘s Robocop, the remake of the 1987 Paul Verhoeven-directed science fiction film that will star Joel Kinnaman in the role originated by Peter Weller.

    • added Sony Pictures as a distributor

    • Sat., Mar. 3, 2012

      from Deadline

      TOLDJA! MGM Sets Joel Kinnaman For 'Robocop'

      MGM has closed its deal with Joel Kinnaman to play the title role in Robocop, the remake that is being directed by Jose Padilha, helmer of two action packed Elite Squad films.

      • changed the status of Joel Kinnaman to Current

      • Fri., Feb. 24, 2012

        from The Hollywood Reporter

        Kinnaman Circling 'Robocop' Remake

        Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman has been offered the lead of MGM’s remake of Robocop, the 1987 sci-fi action movie about a cyborg policeman.

        • added Joel Kinnaman (In Talks) to the credits

        • Thu., Feb. 2, 2012

          from The Hollywood Reporter

          Schenk Working on 'RoboCop' Script for MGM

          MGM has hired Gran Torino screenwriter Nick Schenk to work on the screenplay for RoboCop. Jose Padilha is attached to direct the action sci-fi reboot.

          • added Nick Schenk to the credits

          • Sun., Sep. 25, 2011

            from indieWIRE

            José Padilha Downplays Michael Fassbender Talk, Explains How He’ll Rebuild '...

            Meanwhile, online reports have repeated news that Padilha reportedly wants actor Michael Fassbender as his star. But Padilha insists that talk is very premature, no one has even been approached for the title role, and that Fassbender’s name only came up as one in a larger discussion of actors he liked—and pushed for that ans...

            • changed the production status to Pre-Production

            • Fri., Mar. 11, 2011

              from Variety

              Zetumer to Pen 'Robocop' Reboot

              MGM's tapped Josh Zetumer to pen the reboot of its Robocop franchise. The Lion signed Brazilian director Jose Padilha last week to helm Robocop as MGM begins to emerge as a player in market in wake of emerging from its pre-packaged bankruptcy late last year with a $500 million cash infusion.

              • changed the status of Jose Padilha to Current
                • added Josh Zetumer to the credits

                • Tue., Mar. 1, 2011

                  from The Hollywood Reporter

                  'Elite Squad' Director to Helm 'Robocop' Remake

                  Jose Padilha, the Brazilian director behind the gritty South American Elite Squad movies, is in talks to direct Robocop, the film project which is the reconstituted MGM’s top priority. The studio was meeting with directors last week -- others on the list included Robert Rodriguez and David Slade – with Padhila emerging a...

                  • set the production budget to $80,000,000
                    • added David Slade (Formerly Rumored) to the credits
                      • added Robert Rodriguez (Formerly Rumored) to the credits

                      • Tue., Mar. 1, 2011

                        from Deadline

                        MGM In Talks With Jose Padilha To Direct 'Robocop' Reboot

                        MGM is negotiating with Brazilian director Jose Padilha to direct Robocop, the remake of the futuristic 1987 film originally helmed by Paul Verhoeven. The original was about a cop who was near death and was drafted to become a powerful cyborg cop, until suppressed memories of his past life come back to haunt him. Peter Weller pl...

                        • added Jose Padilha (In Talks) to the credits

                        • Fri., Feb. 18, 2011

                          from Variety

                          MGM looks ahead with 'Mr. Mom,' 'Idolmaker'

                          The Lion has finally started to really stir, with MGM announcing its first post-bankruptcy co-financing deal Thursday and studio execs telling creative reps that it's moving on a quintet of projects, including remakes of 1980s pics "Mr. Mom" and "The Idolmaker" and long-gestating reboots of "RoboCop"...

                          • changed the production status to Development

                          • Tue., Jul. 27, 2010

                            from ft.com

                            Who killed James Bond?

                            The uncertainty has fed Hollywood’s rampant rumour mill, with the fate of MGM a constant topic of conversation in the Beverly Hills wine bars and lunch spots frequented by film executives and talent agents. Much of the gossip concerns the fate of the stars and directors who have signed deals to work on now-stalled MGM projects...