The stand remake?

[Mistressoftheundead]

:bat:Hello How is everyone? I hope you are having some pleasant holidays... Hello Ms Mod and all the Mods on here and everyone else... I Was Wondering If anyone Knew if they were going to Remake The Stand and when do u think it will be in Pre- Production... ?

Thanks
Happy Holidays Everyone

[Moderator]

There aren't any plans for a remake that I'm aware of.

[M2H]

I hope they don't remake it.

[aeroplane]

Bad idea, considering it would probably have a smaller budget than the original (at least when considering inflation) and it would probably have a weaker cast. Plus I have the feeling it would also be shorter than the six hours in length from the first television movie.

[Baslim]

I strongly believe that with today's technology that the stand could be done more justice than the miniseries. I read the book and the miniseries is just awful. It is even worse than the debacle movie of Hubbard’s battle field earth. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a movie format either, however I don’t know how good the actors would be if that was the case.

[Mynxie]

A remake would be awesome - however as pointed out previously the right budget and right cast is essential. Also we have to consider how much would be hacked off - personally, i think that a remake would be a great idea but my fave would be the original mini-series. Thats just my opinion though ........... :smile2:

[Silhouette86]

This would be a hard decision. The mini-series had some high points and some low points. Like in other Stephen King movies, I've noticed that they mixed two characters into one. It might be a cool idea to make a remake. Who knows, it might actually be made better. Nobody would know till they saw it. As for an actual decision,right now, I'm stuck in the 50-50 area. Just not sure.

[ChronoSerge]

I actually kind of liked the mini series. In terms of the writing, I don't think they could do it much better. If they did a completely faithful adaption, it would be like 20 hours long :). I also thought that most of the casting was excellent. I don't really think there should be a remake unless it can be done as good or better than the old mini series, which means it would have to be a mini series again.

[JohnDalglish]

[QUOTE=ChronoSerge;391244]I If they did a completely faithful adaption, it would be like 20 hours long :). I also thought that most of the casting was excellent.
QUOTE]

Hi,

And this would be a bad thing how exactly?

And two little words, Molly and Ringwald.

Long days and pleasant nights

[CareBear]

I hope they remake it someday. This version has too many flaws.

[Jeremiah Graves]

I would LOVE a remake.

I didn't think the mini-series was awful, but I certainly don't think it holds up real well. The poor production values and rushed feel didn't do the book justice.

I thought some of the casting and acting were pretty bad as well. Molly Ringwald, really?! Ruby Dee reminded me of Tracy Morgan in drag the entire movie. Rob Lowe as Nick Andros? It just didn't work for me at all.

I think a remake of The Stand would be better done as a series, much like the treatment The Walking Dead is getting over on AMC. If someone like HBO could get behind it with a real budget, you could land some solid actors and make an amazing series.

[Seb Shaw]

I probably shouldn't admit this ehre of all places in the forum, but I am yet to read the epic that is The Stand.. therefore I haven't seen the TV seris either (It is on my list promie! :) )

But here is an idea, I'm believe that The Stand and The DT seris (which I also have not read yet... don't throw the tomatoes just yet please :P ) -- as with most of SK's books. And seeing as the DT seris is due for a mini seris AND movies in three years time (fingers crossed) -- here is my idea. Remake The Stand into a mini seris (again) and the characters that are in the DT story line that appear in The Stand should also be played by the actors who play them in the forthcoming DT seris and movie

Basically if that seems to confusing (it confused me) for all of you that know that Marvel are remaking all their movies e.g. The Incredible Hulk. So they can make the Avengers film, characters from different films at some point appear in different Mavel films e.g. Hulk is mentioned in Iron Man etc

or is that too much of an insaine idea?

Maybe do it that way, but.... make The Stand into 3 or 4 two and a half hour movies..... arrhhh so many ideas! :D

[fljoe0]

I think The Stand would make a great HBO 1 hour show like Carnivale. They could do the entire book in an 11 or 12 episode first season and then if it was real popular and HBO wanted to continue it, SK could pick up where the book ended and write a season 2.

[jenniegeo]

Just read on EW site that studios are in talks about a silver screen version of The Stand! I believe this could be done very well if taken seriously. JMO I didn't enjoy the miniseries very much ( say sorry) and would be thrilled to see nadine a lttle more scary-crazy and a little less over the top nuts. Anyone else excited? P.s. no offense to the actress most of the acting was less than subtle. Forgive me but the stand was my favorite as a highschoool freshman and probably I would be upset w/any adaptation!

[Number6]

:bat:Hello How is everyone? I hope you are having some pleasant holidays... Hello Ms Mod and all the Mods on here and everyone else... I Was Wondering If anyone Knew if they were going to Remake The Stand and when do u think it will be in Pre- Production... ?

Thanks
Happy Holidays Everyone

I am not sure but last night before I turned in I saw on IMDB that Warner and CBS want to turn The Stand into a theatric film. I squealed like a little girl when I saw this news. My only hope is that they will make it more than one film so they can get the wonderful story telling and characters in it.

[other]

bang!

http://www.avclub.com/articles/stephen-kings-the-stand-to-become-molly-ringwaldle,51155/

[Checkman]

Well here is a link to another article about the possibility of a re-make of The Stand. It's dated Jan 31, 2011.

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/articlenews.php?id=17912

I'm of the opinion that if they do make The Stand into a movie it needs to be a trilogy. The story is just to big for a two or even a three hour movie. Personally I think a ten or twelve part mini-series on HBO would be the way to go, but I don't have any clout with HBO or Hollywood. :sad:

If this re-make thing really happens I vote for Frank Darabont to direct it. Not sure about a writer yet. It is a good time for Apocalyptic movies. Like the thirty year stretch from the mid-1950's (WWIII) to the mid 1980's (Enviromental,Economic,WW III) many are feeling dark and gloomy about the future again (Enviromental, Economic, War, Disease, 2012). :eek2:

But The Stand is an iconic work. It will be a challenge for Hollywood not to screw it up. Perhaps the British should give it a shot. :laugh:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

I wonder if they'll feel the need to update The Stand, as stuff like cell phones and the internet etc would considerably change it, or whether they'll be content to do it as a period piece from the 20th century?

Long days and pleasant nights

[CCAL]

Read the Stand many times & saw it on tv too. It was good. What technologies could improve it? And just because it could be done--should it be redone ??Why would one remake a successful series just because they CAN? Makes no sense to me. Make another one of something else! Theres so many worthy stories out there, that remaking a successful one is throwing money out the window or like shooting your own foot...no point, no benefit, and could be harmful or at least painful! ouch.:dunno:

[king family fan]

It will be interesting to see what changes occur in this.

[Checkman]

Read the Stand many times & saw it on tv too. It was good. What technologies could improve it? And just because it could be done--should it be redone ??Why would one remake a successful series just because they CAN? Makes no sense to me. Make another one of something else! Theres so many worthy stories out there, that remaking a successful one is throwing money out the window or like shooting your own foot...no point, no benefit, and could be harmful or at least painful! ouch.:dunno:

Normally I would agree with you. But this time I have to confess to being one of the many fans who feel that The Stand could have been done better. The 94 mini-series isn't horrible. I disagree with those folks. In 94 it seemed pretty good to me actually. But in 2011 I have to agree that it's getting pretty creaky. A re-make could be interesting. Time will tell if it happens.

[CoolhandLocke]

Wow big news weeks for 2 big Stephen King books. I personally did not like the old tv version, it wasn't horrible but it was horribly cheesy imo. I'm excited they are re-making this but i'd like to see it left a "period" piece, just my two cents...

[Tinahorve]

I hope a remake doesn't happen. The casting of that was great and it was a great mini-series.

[Checkman]

On another website a poster recommended Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) or Alfonso Cuaron (Children Of Men) as possible directors. Those are two interesting choices and I think they could do good work with the subject matter. And since we are on the subject of Latin film directors I also nominate Alejandro Amenabar (The Others).

These three directors are from other nations (Fresnadillo - Spain, Cuaron - Mexico, Amenabar - Chile). The Stand takes place entirely in the United States (well the remains of the U.S.) and the characters are all American citizens. A director from another country might bring an interesting perspective to an American story. These three have made their mark doing stories set in England and they were effective films. Perhaps one of them would like to try the U.S.?

Just an idea and I think an interesting one. Of course I would because this is my post.:wink2:

[CoolhandLocke]

Hmmm i would definitely like to see Alfonso Cuaron's take on it, Children of Men was excellent. As for the last series i liked Gary Sinise and a few of the other characters cast but overall i didn't agree with alot of the choices & thought it did look extremely cheezy. With the comics out now and newer technology i don't think they will drop the ball on this one. Just thought it was funny that one studio was like "We're making the epic Dark Tower"...and the other was like oh yeah "We're gonna redo the epic book The Stand" lol. Two of Kings more famous works being done (and redone) even though they are different i hope they don't come out around the same time.

[thedarkman89]

it should be THREE films

Part I: The flu and all the devistation it caused
Part II: THis film's job would be to establish are confliciting forces m other abigail and R.F. we know more obut them their ambations and diffrences as their respective forces gather
culminating in the final showdown in Part III

[Moderator]

Here are Steve's thoughts (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/02/03/stephen-king-10-things-i-know-about-the-remake-of-the-stand/) on the proposed remake. :smile2:

I did ask him if he would be involved at all in the production and he told me that he will not.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Thankee big-biig, Ms Mod.

A touch of the 'dead skin sculpture'!

So no Molly Ringwald then *sigh* LOL

Long days and pleasant nights

[PatInTheHat]

Wow man, like all this Molly Ringwald negativity lately, has really kinda bummed me out:down:...and I say she's got the acting chops to pull off one terribly twisted & quite queasy, Nadine Cross:wink2:,
Oh come on, it's gotta be freakin' ya out a little bit just now thinkin' about it:laugh:...well ain't it:eyebrow:?
See, we're already half way there:cool2:!

[CCAL]

Well I suppose that settles that question. I hope they respect the hard work SK dedicated to it.Maybe he will like it better too. This is a good reason someone like ME isnt the boss! ha.I liked the book though dang it. (I liked the movie too-but I preferred the book).Will I watch it? o yeah. How else will I know!

[CoolhandLocke]

Stephen's take on it was awesome lol. Really liked the Molly Ringwald & the Popeye's chicken parts, that killed me. Totally agree about Gary Sinise & the Heavy Metal soundtrack. I will say i did see both versions of the Shining and while i still like Kubrick's better to me Garris's version was one of the better things I've seen that he's done next to Valerie on the Stairs and Desperation. I would still like the Stand to be re-made if it get's the proper screen time whether it's a trilogy (which i doubt) or a long arsed mini-series. Would loooove to hear what Stephen thinks about the Pet Sematary remake, most of the people I've talked to on the net and in person don't want that one touched lol..

[CaptainBaccarat]

9. They need to write in a lot of heavy-metal for the soundtrack.

Let's start with Anthrax Among The Living.......how 'bout that?

[Brian]

IMO, this is an ideal property to update. As I think it was shot on video, there is no wide-screen HD version of the content. This makes the project seem "smaller" in a subconscious way. If there was full 1080p cinematography, the whole series would seem more up to date.- Minus the acid washed jeans.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Pee Ess -

GOTTA agree with Sai King about Gary Sinise.

Long days and pleasant nights

[blunthead]

Here are Steve's thoughts (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/02/03/stephen-king-10-things-i-know-about-the-remake-of-the-stand/) on the proposed remake. :smile2:

I did ask him if he would be involved at all in the production and he told me that he will not.

Now I gotta check out the slaw at Popeye's and say Stephen King sent me!

[Alexandrian]

There is a remake in the works but its not in pre-production yet. The interesting this about it is the director. Hopefully WB will pick up The Dark Tower after they remake The Stand.... Haven’t these movies studios learned anything from adapting literary franchises to film (Example: the Twilight and HP series).

http://movies.ign.com/articles/118/1187341p1.html

[Baz]

Ben Affleck is directing... with such classics as Gone Baby Gone(never heard of it) Gimmie Shelter(no) an The Town under his belt, The Stand isnt gonna be a problem for Affleck :barf: id prefer it in the hands of a upcoming director not an over privileged actor cuttin his teeth :ghostface:

[J.T. Adams]

I would just miss some fo the original actors too darned much.

Other than that, would love to see it.

[CareBear]

The only Ben Affleck direction I've seen is Gone Baby Gone, and it was pretty darn good. Don't forget, he directed two actors to oscar nods.

[melindaville]

The only actor in the original who I will really miss is Gary Sinise. I thought many of the roles were badly miscast, such as Frannie, Joe/Leo, Lucy Swan, and particularly Harold and Nadine. The actor who played Harold Lauder was horrible I thought. I loved seeing SK in the miniseries though!

[baggy]

Gary Sinise was definitely the best casting.

[ladymindful]

I liked the mini series too. People make fun of it and the actor who played Flagg was dreadful but there were many redeeming moments.

[King fan from trinidad]

This book could be made into 3 different movies! I'm hoping if they do remake it it would be a big screen movie and not a made for TV one. The stand deserves that!

[Moostache]

This book could be made into 3 different movies! I'm hoping if they do remake it it would be a big screen movie and not a made for TV one. The stand deserves that!

I am new here, so pardon the bad form if this has already been brought up many times previously - I think "The Stand" could be made into 3 full-length (2.5 - 3 hour) films much like "The Lord of the Rings". (The novel is already written in three books anyway...)

The Stand Film one - Captain Trips
The Stand Film two - The Walking Dude
The Stand Film three - The Circle Closes

[TheHardcase]

Are we talking about another miniseries or a feature film? Film producers would be hard pressed to get the depth of the story on the screen in 2-3 hours. That would tip the scales in favor or a miniseries. But the small screen would lack the grittiness that gave The Stand its impact. Personally, I'd like to see a series of top quality feature films, released over a period of a few years.

Hey, it worked for The Lord of the Rings. Why not The Stand? :dunno:

[goldie01]

I'd be happy to see a re-make. The mini-series I did not like that much. Well , actually, I did not like it at all. Had I seen the movies first I probably would not have sat down to read the book - for me they were that bad. Anyway Gary Sinise would be a good choice for the re-make.

[Kurtman518]

I have mixed feelings on a remake. While the original miniseries was by no means perfect, I think it did a lot of things well. I would really miss Gary Sinise, Bill Fagerbakke, Miguel Ferrer, Ray Walston, and some of the other actors. I also really like the soundtrack for the miniseries, I find that it sets the tone really well in a number of scenes.

I'll admit that I saw the miniseries when it was originally aired in 1994 before I ever read the book, so that may be why I enjoy it more than many people who read the book first. I was 13 at the time and I was just starting to get into Stephen King, and this miniseries is what enticed me to read the book (which I love). Considering that it was a miniseries on ABC, I think they did the best they could when you factor in budget and what they will allow you to show on network TV.

With that said, there were some characters that were miscast that I would like to see someone else portray (i.e. Molly Ringwald and Corin Nemec). The "special effects" were very hokey and made it hard to take some scenes seriously, so I would like to see those redone with modern technology.

I think the only way to do the story justice would either be by splitting it into three 2-3 hour movies, or by making an 8-12 part miniseries on HBO or another cable channel (like Game of Thrones). In my perfect world, a remake would take the best parts of the original miniseries (esp. Gary Sinise) but upgrade the areas where it fell short. I do not feel that they should incorporate modern things like cell phones, etc; but rather be true to the source material and have it take place in the early '80s.

[ghost19]

I say we give Molly Ringwald full production rights and let her adapt the screenplay.What say you, SKMB?

[Black Flagg]

Well now that this is getting closer than ever to actually happening, here's my casting choices for now...

Stu Redman - Timothy Olyphant
Larry Underwood - Justin Timberlake
Nick Andros - Emile Hirsch
Fran Goldsmith - Natalie Portman
Harold Lauder - Jonah Hill
Nadine Cross - Rooney Mara
Glen Bateman - Donald Sutherland
Tom Cullen - Kristian Nairn
Lloyd Henreid - Walton Goggins
Ralph Brentner -
Trashcan Man - Jeremy Davies
Randall Flagg - Michael Fassbender

[Evil Queen]

Well, I finally saw this movie a couple of weeks ago, on VHS tapes, I borrowed it from a family member. I remember I read The Stand years ago, could've been back in '94 & I absolutely loved it! Then some years later I heard there was a movie based on the book, & I refused to watch it, because I knew they could never get all that awesomeness of the book into a movie? Just the thought of that was insulting! & I read somewhere(not this site) that the movie was not even that good. But I decided to put away my prejudices & just watch it. I have to admit, I actually liked it! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, very entertaining. Of course, the movie can never compare to the book, but I think they did a pretty good job. Stu & Larry were gorgeous! & Randall Flagg was an interesting character, kind of handsome in a odd sorta way....So now that I've seen the movie, I can't imagine a remake. I like this movie, & am not hoping for a remake.
PS: There was an interview w/the cast & Mr. King after the movie, & can you imagine my dismay at knowing that they filmed in Las Vegas & I live so close to there & didn't even know about it?? There went my big chance to see Mr. King!...I'm always late to the party!! :)

[AdamShadowz]

I actually watched The Stand before i read it which isnt something i usually do and i gotta say that it isnt so bad that way round.

You get to enjoy the parts in the book you knew nothing about afterwards and having the music with proper visualisations of destruction and death add to the enjoyment of the story, and the King himself starring is a great bonus like the uncut.

I think a remake would be a great idea to show the world once again that not only is it vulnerable and dangerous but that we secretly enjoy it that way. It would also draw in new fans of a generation that just doesnt know anything about the stand and the people that make it. Then those who also love to read will have a chance to delve deeper into what happened to the societys that were left in ruins....... all those years ago.

[gizmo]

Thank you Warner Bros I have been waiting for this!! Ben Affleck is an amazing director. I've watched all his films and I am extremely excited about his role in this film.
Please get a script going soon and please make it a trilogy!

[Ruby 87]

Me too^^ Lol who do you think should play TrashCan Man?

[Tim D.]

I personally would love to see a remake of The Stand. I remember being so excited about The Stand mini-series when it originally aired and I loved it then. I got the dvd of it and watched it again not too long ago and I must say it just does not hold up well. Watching it now I feel that most of the parts are mis-cast and most of them do some quite terrible over acting. I agree with SK however that no one could top Gary Sinise as Stu Redman. I disagree however with his statement that Jake Gyllenhall would be an adequate replacement. The Stand was a very expensive tv production in it's day but looks a little cheap by today's standards. As a theatrical film it would have to be a multi-part film, lengthy parts at that, so perhaps they could have Peter Jackson direct it as he knows quite a bit about stretching novels into multi-part epics. A better bet might be to do it on HBO as a giant season long story. They've done a nice job with Game of Thrones and have spared no expense. So, yeah, I hope they remake it.

[gizmo]

I have heard Andy Serkins' name suggested I have no idea, this character would have to be the trickiest to cast.

[jamesob5]

Let's recast The Stand here: http://www.fillthepart.com/Movies/thestand

[Mynxie]

I cant wait for this however im concerned over casting choices and whether it would be make into a 3 part movie - you cant cut much more out of it otherwise you start seeing big holes in the story !