Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
Gosh, Tracey, it's been so long since I read them (70's) They're all a jumble...I can't even remember the titles of the othe two books...I know in the secong book, they defeated Colossus, only to have to ring him back to life in the last to defeat estraterrestial visitor in the last book... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I read that they were going to base the movie on the series of books, it really grabbed me. I never read the series. astro, can you tell me what the other books covered. Tracey Astromancer wrote: I hope that they stick closer to the book version because what is done there was a whole lot more realistic than what the movie implied...Like for instance, what you said about the incident where Colossus had the military officers killed for 'treason'; he actually left the bodies out for a week to ensure that they were dead as he didn't quite understand the concept of death as well as not trusting those who carry out the excecution. There was another incident where he had one of the scientists who conspired to destroy him shot, decpitated and immmersed in a tak of water for several hours to ensure he was dead as well as satiate his curiosity about death...If they spent as much time on the psychology of the computer, I think it would come off more chilling than what we saw in the TV movie... [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:KeithBJohnson%40comcast.net wrote: one of my fav scifi movies from back in the day. I remember when Dr. Forbin asks Colossus for permission to use the bathroom or have women over without being monitored by Colossus' cameras, and the computer responsds no. Or how he has several military guys who'd plotted his overthrow executed by their own men, the bodies to be left untouched for a week as an abject lesson. It was *really* scary when Colossus merged with its Russian counterpart. And that ending, when they fitted him with a voice, and he says In time you and your children will come to love me, even as God. Wow! I hope Howard brings a deft touch and doesn't bury the theme in a bunch of overblown action and adventure. This isn't a film that needs to be a blockbuster, in my opinion. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Letâs just saying you know more than you think, but weâre not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
Like I said; there was more attention paid to how the computer thought compared to the way hmans thought...he constantly did experiments involving human behavior so it could learn to manipulate us...some of the stuff was cold-blooded... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I loved that movie too. Tell me more about the Trilogy. What about the trilogy changed your mind about the movie Tracey Astromancer wrote: Hey, I LOVED that movie...until I read the trilogy Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:truthseeker_013%40yahoo.com wrote: I would say WHY?, but I'm getting tired of repeating myself. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links There is no reason Good can't triumph over Evil, if only angels will get organized along the lines of the Mafia. -Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without A Country - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Letâs just saying you know more than you think, but weâre not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
Well, you're right...we can only hope... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wow, I never knew that. Now I'm really intrigued as to what Howard will use as the source material. Modern movies in the scifi realm are unfortunately in the main leaving intelligent writing and true suspense behind. But Howard is an older director and intelligent, so one can hope. I'm just not in the mood for this to be yet another FX/explosion-filled affair. -- Original message -- From: Astromancer I hope that they stick closer to the book version because what is done there was a whole lot more realistic than what the movie implied...Like for instance, what you said about the incident where Colossus had the military officers killed for 'treason'; he actually left the bodies out for a week to ensure that they were dead as he didn't quite understand the concept of death as well as not trusting those who carry out the excecution. There was another incident where he had one of the scientists who conspired to destroy him shot, decpitated and immmersed in a tak of water for several hours to ensure he was dead as well as satiate his curiosity about death...If they spent as much time on the psychology of the computer, I think it would come off more chilling than what we saw in the TV movie... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: one of my fav scifi movies from back in the day. I remember when Dr. Forbin asks Colossus for permission to use the bathroom or have women over without being monitored by Colossus' cameras, and the computer responsds no. Or how he has several military guys who'd plotted his overthrow executed by their own men, the bodies to be left untouched for a week as an abject lesson. It was *really* scary when Colossus merged with its Russian counterpart. And that ending, when they fitted him with a voice, and he says In time you and your children will come to love me, even as God. Wow! I hope Howard brings a deft touch and doesn't bury the theme in a bunch of overblown action and adventure. This isn't a film that needs to be a blockbuster, in my opinion. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
What you say about the trilogy, and Colossus coming back, reminds me of a series by scifi writer Jack Chalker, Rings of the Master. Ever read it? It takes place centuries in the future, in which the galaxy is ruled by a master computer. A group of diverse humans undertakes the mission of shutting down the computer, which can be done by finding five rings which are actually electronic circuits, then taking those rings to the computer's original control interface. The computer has grown to the point where it's literally expanded itself throughout the galaxy, but its core program--dating back to its initial programming--provides for an override sequence. The computer can't destroy the code, nor destroy the rings, but it does take license by hiding the rings and the location of its master control panel. A pretty good series, full of Chalker's signature strangeness of dealing with humans as basical biochemical machines, and his penchant for playing round with sexual identity and s uch. -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, you're right...we can only hope... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wow, I never knew that. Now I'm really intrigued as to what Howard will use as the source material. Modern movies in the scifi realm are unfortunately in the main leaving intelligent writing and true suspense behind. But Howard is an older director and intelligent, so one can hope. I'm just not in the mood for this to be yet another FX/explosion-filled affair. -- Original message -- From: Astromancer I hope that they stick closer to the book version because what is done there was a whole lot more realistic than what the movie implied...Like for instance, what you said about the incident where Colossus had the military officers killed for 'treason'; he actually left the bodies out for a week to ensure that they were dead as he didn't quite understand the concept of death as well as not trusting those who carry out the excecution. There was another incident where he had one of the scientists who conspired to destroy him shot, decpitated and immmersed in a tak of water for several hours to ensure he was dead as well as satiate his curiosity about death...If they spent as much time on the psychology of the computer, I think it would come off more chilling than what we saw in the TV movie... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: one of my fav scifi movies from back in the day. I remember when Dr. Forbin asks Colossus for permission to use the bathroom or have women over without being monitored by Colossus' cameras, and the computer responsds no. Or how he has several military guys who'd plotted his overthrow executed by their own men, the bodies to be left untouched for a week as an abject lesson. It was *really* scary when Colossus merged with its Russian counterpart. And that ending, when they fitted him with a voice, and he says In time you and your children will come to love me, even as God. Wow! I hope Howard brings a deft touch and doesn't bury the theme in a bunch of overblown action and adventure. This isn't a film that needs to be a blockbuster, in my opinion. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your
[scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
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Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
I would say WHY?, but I'm getting tired of repeating myself. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links There is no reason Good can't triumph over Evil, if only angels will get organized along the lines of the Mafia. -Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without A Country - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
one of my fav scifi movies from back in the day. I remember when Dr. Forbin asks Colossus for permission to use the bathroom or have women over without being monitored by Colossus' cameras, and the computer responsds no. Or how he has several military guys who'd plotted his overthrow executed by their own men, the bodies to be left untouched for a week as an abject lesson. It was *really* scary when Colossus merged with its Russian counterpart. And that ending, when they fitted him with a voice, and he says In time you and your children will come to love me, even as God. Wow! I hope Howard brings a deft touch and doesn't bury the theme in a bunch of overblown action and adventure. This isn't a film that needs to be a blockbuster, in my opinion. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
I hope that they stick closer to the book version because what is done there was a whole lot more realistic than what the movie implied...Like for instance, what you said about the incident where Colossus had the military officers killed for 'treason'; he actually left the bodies out for a week to ensure that they were dead as he didn't quite understand the concept of death as well as not trusting those who carry out the excecution. There was another incident where he had one of the scientists who conspired to destroy him shot, decpitated and immmersed in a tak of water for several hours to ensure he was dead as well as satiate his curiosity about death...If they spent as much time on the psychology of the computer, I think it would come off more chilling than what we saw in the TV movie... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: one of my fav scifi movies from back in the day. I remember when Dr. Forbin asks Colossus for permission to use the bathroom or have women over without being monitored by Colossus' cameras, and the computer responsds no. Or how he has several military guys who'd plotted his overthrow executed by their own men, the bodies to be left untouched for a week as an abject lesson. It was *really* scary when Colossus merged with its Russian counterpart. And that ending, when they fitted him with a voice, and he says In time you and your children will come to love me, even as God. Wow! I hope Howard brings a deft touch and doesn't bury the theme in a bunch of overblown action and adventure. This isn't a film that needs to be a blockbuster, in my opinion. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
Hey, I LOVED that movie...until I read the trilogy Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would say WHY?, but I'm getting tired of repeating myself. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links There is no reason Good can't triumph over Evil, if only angels will get organized along the lines of the Mafia. -Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without A Country - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
When I read that they were going to base the movie on the series of books, it really grabbed me. I never read the series. astro, can you tell me what the other books covered. Tracey Astromancer wrote: I hope that they stick closer to the book version because what is done there was a whole lot more realistic than what the movie implied...Like for instance, what you said about the incident where Colossus had the military officers killed for 'treason'; he actually left the bodies out for a week to ensure that they were dead as he didn't quite understand the concept of death as well as not trusting those who carry out the excecution. There was another incident where he had one of the scientists who conspired to destroy him shot, decpitated and immmersed in a tak of water for several hours to ensure he was dead as well as satiate his curiosity about death...If they spent as much time on the psychology of the computer, I think it would come off more chilling than what we saw in the TV movie... [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:KeithBJohnson%40comcast.net wrote: one of my fav scifi movies from back in the day. I remember when Dr. Forbin asks Colossus for permission to use the bathroom or have women over without being monitored by Colossus' cameras, and the computer responsds no. Or how he has several military guys who'd plotted his overthrow executed by their own men, the bodies to be left untouched for a week as an abject lesson. It was *really* scary when Colossus merged with its Russian counterpart. And that ending, when they fitted him with a voice, and he says In time you and your children will come to love me, even as God. Wow! I hope Howard brings a deft touch and doesn't bury the theme in a bunch of overblown action and adventure. This isn't a film that needs to be a blockbuster, in my opinion. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Let’s just saying you know more than you think, but we’re not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [scifinoir2] Universal Remaking Colossus : The Forbin Project
I loved that movie too. Tell me more about the Trilogy. What about the trilogy changed your mind about the movie Tracey Astromancer wrote: Hey, I LOVED that movie...until I read the trilogy Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:truthseeker_013%40yahoo.com wrote: I would say WHY?, but I'm getting tired of repeating myself. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links There is no reason Good can't triumph over Evil, if only angels will get organized along the lines of the Mafia. -Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without A Country - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Let’s just saying you know more than you think, but we’re not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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wow, I never knew that. Now I'm really intrigued as to what Howard will use as the source material. Modern movies in the scifi realm are unfortunately in the main leaving intelligent writing and true suspense behind. But Howard is an older director and intelligent, so one can hope. I'm just not in the mood for this to be yet another FX/explosion-filled affair. -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hope that they stick closer to the book version because what is done there was a whole lot more realistic than what the movie implied...Like for instance, what you said about the incident where Colossus had the military officers killed for 'treason'; he actually left the bodies out for a week to ensure that they were dead as he didn't quite understand the concept of death as well as not trusting those who carry out the excecution. There was another incident where he had one of the scientists who conspired to destroy him shot, decpitated and immmersed in a tak of water for several hours to ensure he was dead as well as satiate his curiosity about death...If they spent as much time on the psychology of the computer, I think it would come off more chilling than what we saw in the TV movie... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: one of my fav scifi movies from back in the day. I remember when Dr. Forbin asks Colossus for permission to use the bathroom or have women over without being monitored by Colossus' cameras, and the computer responsds no. Or how he has several military guys who'd plotted his overthrow executed by their own men, the bodies to be left untouched for a week as an abject lesson. It was *really* scary when Colossus merged with its Russian counterpart. And that ending, when they fitted him with a voice, and he says In time you and your children will come to love me, even as God. Wow! I hope Howard brings a deft touch and doesn't bury the theme in a bunch of overblown action and adventure. This isn't a film that needs to be a blockbuster, in my opinion. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Universal Remaking Colossus Universal and Imagine Entertainment will remake the 1970 SF drama Colossus: The Forbin Project, about a computer that takes over the world, as a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard, Variety reported. Brian Grazer will produce. Jason Rothenberg has been set to write the screenplay for the remake, which will be called simply Colossus. Based on a book by D.F. Jones, the original film was a forerunner of movies such as The Terminator, introducing the idea of a government-built computer that becomes sentient. Rothenberg will use the original's premise as a springboard and will incorporate two subsequent Colossus novels written by Jones to create a broader story. Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM. Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Lets just saying you know more than you think, but were not going to help you figure it out. - The Side Street Chonicles by C.W. Badie - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
