RoboCop and Outer Limits Making 21st Century Comebacks: the Hobbit too!
Such good news as this must surely have those wild children of the 80’s rocking out to some air guitar as I write. MGM Studios, the studio that brings us the Stargate Universe, is reviving classics; the 80’s RoboCop and 90’s The Outer Limits.
In a news release announcing the appointment of Mary Parent as chairperson of the worldwide motion picture group, the studio announced that they would be making feature-film installments in the two universes.
"MGM is planning an exciting fall and winter release schedule," the news release, dated March 13, said.
"In partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, MGM will bring new installments of two of its tentpole franchises--the new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace and Steve Martin in Pink Panther 2. MGM will also release United Artists' international thriller Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise, on Oct. 3. With the appointment of Parent, MGM will enter its new phase of evolution by focusing on its major movie franchises highlighted by James Bond and Pink Panther sequels, The Hobbit, Thomas Crown Affair 2, The Outer Limits, RoboCop, Death Wish and Fame, among others."
Almost buried in the news is that the Hobbit has come to MGM. From what I can gather MGM would have been working in conjunction with New Line, but with the reintegration of New Line back in to its parent company WB, I’m not sure who is working with who. Either way, with another Thomas Crown movie and RoboCop coming, I’m happy!