JackFetch Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Disney is readying another launch of sci-fi adventure movie "Flight of the Navigator." Brad Copeland is writing the remake, which is being produced by Mandeville partners David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. The 1986 original told the story of a 12-year-old boy who is abducted by an alien spacecraft in 1978 and reappears eight years later, still the same age and with no memory of what happened. NASA scientists discover a connection between the boy and a downed spacecraft and try to exploit the boy, who ultimately escapes with the ship and attempts to reunite with his family. The movie grossed only $17 million when it was released but was later rediscovered on VHS, becoming a cult hit. John Hyde, who executive produced the first one, steps into the same role for the new version. Mandeville's senior vp Albert Page will help oversee development and exec produce. Kristin Burr is overseeing for Disney. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/conten...985e79ab55c8b4a Dear Lord yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Its too soon for a flight of the navigator remake! It won't even BE FOTN without that classic Randal Kleiser influence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hmm.... could be cool, but do we need a remake? Is there really anything that can be gained from a modernization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hmm.... could be cool, but do we need a remake? Is there really anything that can be gained from a modernization. Better effects and a Disneyland ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 ...Disneyland ride. O_O YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Two of Sundance 2012's breakout stars are preparing for another adventure, as the "Safety Not Guaranteed" team of Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly have been hired to rewrite Disney's "Flight of the Navigator" remake, which will be developed with as a potential directing vehicle for Trevorrow. Directed by Randal Kleiser, the original 1986 sci-fi pic followed a 12 year-old boy who goes missing and reappears eight years later having not aged a day. At the same time, an alien spacecraft crashes nearby, which may explain the boy's disappearance. Joey Cramer starred in the original alongside Veronica Cartwright and Sarah Jessica Parker, while Paul Reubens provided the voice of the flying saucer's pilot. Brad Copeland ("Arrested Development") was hired to pen the first draft of the remake in May 2009. David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman are producing the remake through their Mandeville banner, which has a first-look deal at the Mouse House. "'Flight of the Navigator' wasn't a seminal movie of my childhood but I remember liking it and the original meant a lot to Colin as a kid, so it's really his baby. It'll be good to have some balance so it's not two fanboys writing the movie," Connolly told Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118062737?refCatId=13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Bah. Does Hollywood have to ruin all of my childhood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Since the ship was Pee Wee Herman because it learned from tv, who would be the voice in today's world? I vote for Cartman or every Family Guy character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Jon Stewart or Bill O'Reilly. Or both. The ship could debate itself and have mood swings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPower Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Simon Cowell, just for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Realistically, it'd be Charlie Sheen. Or the Gangnam style guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 In my head Flight of the Navigator was always more significant than ET in the children-meet-aliens genre. I always preferred it as a kid. I only need one thing- Henson company designed aliens living in the compartments of the ship. I'll be happy then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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