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Geek Tyrant
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Arnold Schwarzenegger Thinks THE RUNNING MAN Remake Could Actually Be Better Than His 1987 Film — GeekTyrant
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the first to admit his The Running Man adaptation had room for improvement. While promoting FUBAR Season 2 in a new interview with Grae Drake for CBR Presents: DRAW!, the action legend opened up about the 1987 cult sci-fi film and his honest take on the upcoming Edgar Wright remake. Schwarzenegger said of the original film: 'It was great, but it could have been better. I think it would have been great if we would have been better prepared for this movie, if we would have had more money… the visual effects, the technology of visual effects, that they have today, all of those things I wished after the movie came out.' As for the remake, Schwarzenegger seems genuinely hopeful it will take the concept to the next level. 'I love the idea that they're doing a sequel to Running Man, or a remake. I don't know what it's going to be…I think that they have a good chance now with the new Running Man to make it better. And I hope, for their sake and for my sake, I hope that they will be successful.' The original film, directed by Paul Michael Glaser and based loosely on the Stephen King novel written under the Richard Bachman pseudonym, followed Ben Richards (Schwarzenegger), a wrongly convicted man forced to survive a deadly game show for entertainment. The cast included Maria Conchita Alonso, Jesse Ventura, Yaphet Kotto, and Richard Dawson in a truly unhinged performance as the game's host. Now, Edgar Wright is stepping into the arena, bringing his signature style to the remake. Co-written with Michael Bacall, the film stars Glen Powell as Richards, joined by a wild ensemble including Katy O'Brian, Michael Cera, Lee Pace, Josh Brolin, William H. Macy, and Colman Domingo. With today's tech, a bigger budget, and Wright behind the camera, the world The Running Man with its dystopian media, violent spectacle, corporate control feels even more relevant now. The idea that this remake could tap into that with more bite is pretty exciting. The Running Man remake is set to hit theaters on November 7, 2025.
Glasgow Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow cinema welcomes Top Gun star Glen Powell for visit
The 36-year-old, who is known for such films as Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters and Hit Man paid a visit to the Grosvenor on Ashton Lane on Thursday. The Hollywood actor is filming Ghostwriter, the latest feature film from director JJ Abrams in the city. READ NEXT: Glen Powell and stunt double snapped shooting futuristic scene in Glasgow READ NEXT: Glen Powell pictured in Glasgow as filming takes place for Hollywood blockbuster He was previously on location in Glasgow to film his starring role in The Running Man, a new adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. The picture house posted on social media: "We were delighted to welcome a special guest to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre last night - Actor Glen Powell. "Glen is currently in town shooting JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter and couldn't resist a visit to the iconic Grosvenor Picture Theatre it seems! Thanks for joining us."
The Herald Scotland
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow cinema welcomes Top Gun star Glen Powell for visit
Mr Powell is filming Ghostwriter, the latest feature film from director JJ Abrams in the city. He was previously on location in Glasgow to film his starring role in The Running Man, a new adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. The picture house posted on social media: "We were delighted to welcome a special guest to the Grosvenor Picture Theatre last night - Actor Glen Powell. "Glen is currently in town shooting JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter and couldn't resist a visit to the iconic Grosvenor Picture Theatre it seems! Thanks for joining us."
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scots streets transformed for huge blockbuster as A-listers JJ Abrams and Glen Powell spotted
Film crews have taken over several streets in Scotland's biggest cities WHEN HOLLYWOOD CAME TO TOWN WHEN HOLLYWOOD CAME TO TOWN Scots streets transformed for huge blockbuster as A-listers JJ Abrams and Glen Powell spotted Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SOME of Scotland's busiest streets have been transformed in recent days as Hollywood production teams rolled into town. Shooting has been taking place in Glasgow and Edinburgh for blockbuster director J.J. Abrams' new movie, Ghostwriter. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Streets in Glasgow have been locked down for the filming of Ghostwriter Credit: John Kirkby 7 Shooting also took place in Edinburgh earlier this month Credit: Michael Schofield 7 Futuristic signage has been erected outside some businesses Credit: Andrew Barr 7 Hollywood star Glen Powell has returned to Glasgow for filming Credit: James Chapelard 7 The actor has been spotted on set with what appears to be a stunt double Credit: John Kirkby Film crews have taken over several streets in Scotland's biggest cities, while A-list star Glen Powell have been spotted on set. In Glasgow, filming has been ongoing in and around Bothwell Street. A row of shops near the corner with Blythswood Street has been transformed. Futuristic signage has been erected and a false brick wall has been put up on the side of Launch Coffee. Shooting has also been taking place on Newton Street under the Kingston Bridge, between the Broomielaw and Argyle Street. Last week, Star Wars and Star Trek director Abrams was seen on set in Edinburgh. And yesterday, Powell was spotted dressed in a trench coat and scarf with what appeared to be his stunt double. The actor, 36, was in the city last November during the filming of the dystopian thriller The Running Man, which will be released later this year. A futuristic subway carriage or hover bus-type vehicle was seen on set, on the back of a flatbed lorry. British cinematographer James Friend was also busy working alongside dozens of crew members and extras. Hollywood hunk Glen Powell braves Glasgow weather with 'bizarre' warm-up on set of 80s remake In Edinburgh, trucks emblazoned with the Warner Bros logo were seen around the city's streets. Filming spots included Advocate's Close, Borthwick's Close, Fleshmarket Close, Mary King's Close, Old Assembly Close and Parliament Square. Shooting wrapped up in the capital on June 13. Ghostwriter will star Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey and Hollywood royalty Samuel L. Jackson. The script has been kept under wraps but the film is understood to centre around a fantasy author who finds that the mythical world he imagined is real. The upcoming flick is expected to be a mix of retro sci-fi and fantasy. Scotland has become a hotbed for big-budget movie productions in recent years. Avengers, The Batman, James Bond: Skyfall, Prometheus, Under the Skin, and World War Z were all partly filmed in the country. Other renowned films to have been shot in Scotland are The Da Vinci Code, Harry Potter and Outlaw King. We previously told how the Scottish movie and TV industry was on course to generate £1billion a year for the economy. Screen Scotland believes it will hit a 10-figure turnover by the end of 2030/31 and major productions continue to film north of the border. In March, it emerged that the US animation company Halon Entertainment was looking to open a £28million studio in Glasgow. 7 Ghostwriter is directed by blockbuster filmmaker J.J. Abrams Credit: The Times
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell spotted in Glasgow as JJ Abrams blockbuster transforms city
Filming for the latest JJ Abrams film, Ghostwriter, has taken over the streets with Hollywood stars Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega spotted Once again the streets of Scotland have been transformed into a film set for a new Hollywood blockbuster. Filming for the new sci-fi movie Ghostwriter has taken over the streets of Glasgow, with both Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega spotted in the city. Crew, production and film props were seen across the city yesterday (June 17) completely transforming the area into a movie set. Ghostwriter directed by J.J Abrams, known for creating several hit TV series like Lost, and blockbuster films such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Details about the movie remain under wraps, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, film icon Samuel L Jackson is set to play a major role in the new production. It's reported the film, Abram's first since his 2019 Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, is inspired by The Last Starfighter - a 1984 space movie about a video game player who is recruited to join an interstellar battle against alien forces. Several road closures were announced to accommodate the Warner Bros production and will continue to film until June 23, when production will finish filming in Glasgow. The crew previously filmed scenes in Edinburgh. Glasgow is said to be doubling as a futuristic New York for the movie, which will also feature Sex Education actress Emma Mackey. On Tuesday, Top Gun star Powell was spotted in the city centre of Glasgow, on Finnieston Street, beneath the Kingston Bridge. Filming then moved to Douglas Street, where photos taken by Glasgow Live show Powell's stunt double sprinting up the steep incline while chasing a co-star. Various sci-fi style vehicles, with quirky colours and in various shapes and sizes, were also positioned around the city, as well as various different futurist signs and lights scattered around the streets. Powell is no stranger to filming in Scotland, having recently shot Edgar Wright's reboot of the 1987 action movie The Running Man in November last year. The star was seen in various parts of Glasgow, and even spent the evening in The Locale pub in the city centre for the wrap party. The 36 year old was happy to take photos with locals, with the staff of the pub taking to Instagram to thank the cast and crew for the party. They shared a photograph of Powell and a worker on Instagram, alongside the caption: "Massive thanks to the Running Man crew for an amazing wrap party last night!" The Running Man is set to release in November of this year and also stars Josh Brolin, William H. Macy, Michael Cera, and Marvel star Katy O'Brian.
