At long last, Johnny 5 is returning to the movies.
The team that wrote the original Short Circuit, S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock, have been hired by Dimension Films to write a relaunch of the family adventure story about a robot war machine who came to life when struck by lightning and just wanted to have fun, as evidenced by his desire to change his name from Number 5 to Johnny 5 by the end of the film.
Chances are they'll leave Fisher Stevens' Indian caricature behind this time, but can they get Steve Guttenberg back? Get the Gutt!
Comments (2)
I just watched Short Circuit on Blu-Ray and it was incredible! I love Johnny Five. Short Circuit is one of my favorite movies from my childhood. I heard they are making a sequel or remake or something… Does anybody know anything about this?
Posted by Joe | May 28, 2008 1:57 PM
Posted on May 28, 2008 13:57
I can’t wait for the new Short Circuit. Johnny Five is the best! That Wall-e looks like a cheap rip-off… I also just got a copy of Short Circuit on Blu-Ray. The sound and picture quality is sooo amazing!!! It was like being a kid again and watching it for the first time in theaters.
Posted by Peter | June 16, 2008 1:19 PM
Posted on June 16, 2008 13:19