Short Circuit Movie Updates
Total Updates: 16
- changed the production status to Pre-Production
- added Brian Manis to the credits
- added a synopsis
- An experimental robot develops intelligence and self-awareness after being struck by lightning. With the help of a troubled young boy, the robot tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he's truly alive.
- added David Foster Productions as a production company
- added Matt Lieberman to the credits
- changed the status of Steve Carr to Former
- added Tim Hill to the credits
- changed the film release date from TBA 2010 to TBA 2011
- added Jason Taragan to the credits
- added Steve Carr to the credits
- changed the film release date from TBA to TBA 2010
- added The Weinstein Company as a distributor
- added Dimension Films as a production company
- added Dan Milano to the credits
- changed the production status to Development
- created the movie profile
Sat., Feb. 4, 2012
from Variety
Dimension Taps Scribe for 'Short Circuit'
Dimension Films has tapped Matt Lieberman to write a reimagining of Short Circuit, which will be directed by Tim Hill (Hop).
Thu., Aug. 4, 2011
from Deadline
Director Tim Hill Hops To Dimension's 'Short Circuit' Reboot
Dimension Films is making a deal with Tim Hill to direct its reboot of Short Circuit, the 1986 film about an experimental robot manufactured to be a weapon until a lightning strike fills it with intelligence.
Wed., Mar. 31, 2010
Tue., Oct. 27, 2009
from Variety
Carr to drive 'Short Circuit' remake
Dimension Films has signed Steve Carr to direct "Short Circuit," the remake of the 1986 sci-fi pic.