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  American Remake of Park Chan-wook’s ‘Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance’ Underway

  An American remake of Park Chan-wook’s dark, tragic ‘Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance’ is in the works. Could Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ have breathed new life into the project?

  by Andrew Crump | 5 days ago20 Comments

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  Teaser Poster & Early Reactions for Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ Remake

  The first teaser poster for Spike Lee’s remake of ‘Oldboy’ has been revealed – along with early reactions from a test screening of the film.

  by Andrew Crump | 40 days ago36 Comments

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  5 Big Questions for Movie Geeks in 2013

  The new year brings new movie debates and discussions. We present ‘The 5 Big Questions for Movie Geeks in 2013.’

  by Kofi Outlaw | 125 days ago80 Comments

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  2013 Movies: The 10 Riskiest Box Office Bets

  We take a look at 10 films being released in 2013 that we think have the biggest hills to climb to become both financial and critical successes.

  by Paul Young | 137 days ago77 Comments

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  ‘Oldboy’ Star Josh Brolin Says Spike Lee was Fantastic, Film ‘Came Together’

  Josh Brolin (Gangster Squad) talks about the experience making Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ and what the controversial director brought to the table.

  by Tiffany Rose | 137 days ago9 Comments

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  2012 Movie Recap & Most Anticipated of 2013 – SR Underground Ep. 73

  We discuss our favorite movies of 2012 as well as tease our most anticipated films of 2013. Plus offer our thoughts on the ‘Evil Dead’ red band trailer and new ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ rumors.

  by Ben Kendrick | 139 days ago56 Comments

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  Screen Rant’s 25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2013

  What films are we excited about covering and viewing this year? Read on for our 25 most anticipated movies of 2013.

  by Rob Keyes | 142 days ago147 Comments

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  Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ Remake Gets a Release Date

  FilmDistrict has scheduled a Fall 2013 release date for Spike Lee’s controversial ‘Oldboy’ remake, starring Josh Brolin, Sharlto Copley, and Elizabeth Olsen.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 219 days ago16 Comments

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  Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’ To Be Distributed By FilmDistrict

  FilmDistrict has picked up the U.S. distribution rights to Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’, a remake/re-interpretation of ‘Oldboy’ starring Josh Brolin, Sharlto Copeley, Elizabeth Olsen, and Samuel L. Jackson.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 261 days ago14 Comments

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  James Ransone Replaces Nate Parker in Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’

  The cast for Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’ continues to grow, as Nate Parker (Red Tails) is now in talks for a supporting role.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 263 days ago8 Comments

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  Samuel L. Jackson Signs Up for Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’

  Samuel L. Jackson is reuniting with director Spike Lee for his ‘Old Boy’ remake, starring Josh Brolin, Sharlto Copley, and Elizabeth Olsen.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 279 days ago10 Comments

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  Spike Lee Promises ‘Old Boy’ Will Feature a Diverse Cast

  Spike Lee has spoken out about the casting controversy over his ‘Old Boy’ remake, which calls for predominately caucasian actors.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 293 days ago16 Comments

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  Josh Brolin Talks ‘Oldboy’ Remake Compared to Korean Version

  Josh Brolin address the concerns and looming questions hanging over his lead role in Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ remake – including whether or not it includes iconic scenes from the Korean version.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 387 days ago15 Comments

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  Sharlto Copley Confirmed as ‘Old Boy’ Villain & ‘Open Grave’ Lead

  ‘District 9′ star Sharlto Copley is the villain tormenting Josh Brolin’s character in Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’ remake. The actor will also play a man who can’t remember if he’s a killer or not, in the thriller ‘Open Grave’.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 389 days ago7 Comments

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  ‘Old Boy’ Villain Role Goes to Sharlto Copley [Updated]

  Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’ adds to its impressive cast by snagging ‘District 9′ star Sharlto Copley for the role of a twisted billionaire who imprisons a man (Josh Brolin) for 15 years without explanation.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 409 days ago3 Comments

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  Elizabeth Olsen Won’t Reveal ‘Old Boy’ Ending

  Rising star Elizabeth Olsen (Silent House) tries to avoid the questions hardcore fans are asking about the ending of Spike Lee’s upcoming take on ‘Old Boy’.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 447 days ago9 Comments

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  Elizabeth Olsen Offered Role in Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’

  Elizabeth Olsen (Silent House) is the latest up-and-coming actress to be offered the female lead role in Spike Lee’s Americanized ‘Oldboy’ remake.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 452 days ago7 Comments

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  ‘Lone Ranger’ & ‘Oldboy’ Casting Updates

  James Frain (True Blood) has signed on for Disney’s ‘Lone Ranger’ and Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) has been offered the female lead in Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 526 days ago1 Comment

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  Clive Owen Offered ‘Oldboy’ Villain Role [Updated]

  A new report states that actor Clive Owen has been offered the villain role in Spike Lee’s upcoming reinterpretation of ‘Oldboy’.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 526 days ago6 Comments

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  ‘Oldboy’ Producer Talks Remake Plot; Promises Darker Ending

  Producer Roy Lee discusses the production timeline for Spike Lee’s Americanized ‘Oldboy’ remake, which he says will have an ending just as dark (if not more so) than its predecessor.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 545 days ago9 Comments

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  Colin Firth Confirms He’s Up To Play ‘Oldboy’ Villain [UPDATED]

  While Oscar-winner Colin Firth says that he has in fact been approached to play the antagonist in Spike Lee’s ‘Olboy’, nothing is settled (either way) just yet.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 550 days ago2 Comments

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  Rooney Mara Rumored To Star In Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ [Updated]

  ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ starlet Rooney Mara is reportedly one of the top choices for the female lead in director Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ remake.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 605 days ago14 Comments

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  Josh Brolin Is Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’

  Oscar-nominee Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men) is starring in Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’, an Americanized take on Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed comic book-turned-film.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 636 days ago18 Comments

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  Christian Bale Eying ‘Oldboy’, ‘Noah’, ‘A Star Is Born’, & More

  It seems that Christian Bale is circling Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ and other projects for his ‘Dark Knight Rises’ followup. However, Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’ isn’t one of them.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 641 days ago16 Comments

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  Details On Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’: A ‘Departed’ Style Remake

  Director Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ remake will not only ‘Americanize’ the story (a la ‘The Departed’), it will be based on both the original comic book and 2003 film adaptation.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 684 days ago12 Comments

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  Spike Lee Directing ‘Oldboy’

  Spike Lee will direct the ‘Oldboy’ remake. Let the debates begin.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 685 days ago29 Comments

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  Spike Lee In Talks To Helm ‘Oldboy’ Remake [Update]

  Director Spike Lee is reportedly negotiating to direct a remake of Park Chan-wook’s 2003 cult-classic vengeance thriller, ‘Oldboy’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 690 days ago25 Comments

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  Spielberg, Vaughn & Boyle on Shortlist To Direct ‘Oldboy’ Remake

  The ‘Oldboy’ remake reportedly isn’t dead as previously thought with Steven Spielberg, Matthew Vaughn and Danny Boyle supposedly on the director shortlist.

  by Ross Miller | 929 days ago20 Comments

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  Warner Bros. Remaking ‘Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance’

  Fans of Asian cinema will probably remember hearing the news awhile back that Chan-wook Park’s Korean masterpiece, Oldboy, was getting a remake, with Steven Spielberg…

  by Ross Miller | 1235 days ago9 Comments

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  Steven Spielberg & Will Smith ‘Oldboy’ Remake Dead!

  I think just about every fan of Park Chan-wook’s 2003 Korean masterpiece, Oldboy, can breathe a lot easier now and for the foreseeable future. Back…

  by Ross Miller | 1293 days ago24 Comments

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  SR Pick [Video]: Milo Ventimiglia Reenacts ‘Oldboy’ Fight Scene

  One of the most popular Asian films of the last few years is Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy, the middle part of his Vengeance Trilogy (the first…

  by Ross Miller | 1390 days ago7 Comments

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  ‘Oldboy’ Remake Status: Sadly Back On Track

  Here at Screen Rant we haven’t covered much of the American dreaded remake of the Korean masterpiece Oldboy, which has Steven Spielberg and Will Smith…

  by Ross Miller | 1425 days ago21 Comments

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  Mid-Week Movie News Wrap Up – Jan. 29, 2009

  It’s that time again – you know when you catch up on film news that you might have missed. This week: Neil Marshall is a…

  by Niall Browne | 1578 days ago10 Comments

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  Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: November 30, 2008

  Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. This weekend the news wrap up features: What hit the top of the box office; Oldboy gets a scriptwriter;…

  by Niall Browne | 1638 days ago15 Comments

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  Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: November 9, 2008

  It’s Sunday so that can only mean one thing – The Weekend Movie News Wrap Up! This week: John Landis robs with graves with Burke…

  by Niall Browne | 1659 days ago5 Comments