Escape From New York Remake Has John Carpenter's Blessing

Padraig Cotter Dec 4, 2017

John Carpenter Supports All Remakes of His Films 'If They Pay Me'

Michael Kennedy Oct 18, 2017

Legendary horror director John Carpenter says that he supports all remakes of his films, as long as the people behind the remakes pay him.

Kurt Russell Pitched Action Movie Icon Shared Universe in the 80s

Craig Elvy Apr 20, 2017

Shared movie universes might be all the rage now but Kurt Russell claims he was there first, pitching an Action Hero version in the 80s.

15 Actors Who Could Play Snake Plissken In The Escape From New York Remake

Colin McCormick Apr 12, 2017

Escape From New York will reportedly get a Robert Rodriguez-directed remake. Which actor could take over the role of Snake Plissken?

Escape From New York Remake Eyes Robert Rodriguez to Direct

Michael Kennedy Mar 24, 2017

Robert Rodriguez is reportedly the frontrunner to direct 20th Century Fox's remake of the John Carpenter classic, Escape From New York.

Escape From New York Reboot Details Reportedly Revealed

Jasmin Mohamed Dec 1, 2016

Potential new details about the Escape From New York reboot reveal major changes to John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic, but promise the same thrills.

Big Trouble In Little China/Escape From New York #2 Preview

Bob Chipman Oct 25, 2016

Check out these preview pages for the second issue of the Big Trouble In Little China/Escape From New York comic crossover.

John Carpenter & Greg Pak On Big Trouble in Little China/Escape From New York

Bob Chipman Oct 24, 2016

Escape From New York/Big Trouble in Little China director John Carpenter and writer Greg Pak discuss the comic book crossover series.

10 Sci-Fi Movies That Got the Future Really Wrong

Matt DiGiulio Dec 21, 2015

Science fiction movies love setting themselves in the future, but they don't always get it right. But these movies got it really, really wrong.

10 Special Effects Fails in Popular Movies

Molly Freeman Dec 19, 2015

Even big budget films can suffer from bad special effects. Here are the worst of the worst from big budget movies.

12 Best Comics Books Spawned From Movies

Leo Johnson Nov 20, 2015

Comic book movies might be all the rage the last few years, but check out these movies that went on to spawn comic adaptations and sequels.

10 Wrestlers You Didn't Know Appeared in Movies

Andrew Dyce Oct 15, 2015

Few pro wrestlers have managed to find Hollywood fame, but plenty more cameoed in films without fans ever realizing it. Here are our favorites!

Escape From New York Remake: Luther Creator To Pen Script

Conner Schwerdtfeger Oct 12, 2015

Fox has signed Luther writer Neil Cross to pen the upcoming remake of John Carpenter's 1981 classic Escape From New York.

'Escape from New York' Remake Rights Acquired by Fox

Ben Moore Jan 13, 2015

Fox has secured the rights to remake 'Escape from New York' - and apparently John Carpenter will have 'creative influence over the project.'

'Escape from New York' Remake Actor Shortlist Includes Charlie Hunnam?

Molly Freeman Aug 30, 2014

A recent report suggests a new shortlist of actors - including Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy) - that may play Snake Plissken in a team-based remake of ‘Escape from New York.'

Joel Silver Talks 'Escape from New York' Trilogy & 'Batman: Arkham City' Inspiration

Anthony Vieira Feb 9, 2014

Producer Joel Silver (Die Hard, The Matrix) provides an update on the long-in-development remake of 'Escape from New York.'

'Escape from New York' Remake: Tom Hardy & Jason Statham on Shortlist?

Ben Moore Mar 27, 2013

A recent report indicates that Tom Hardy and Jason Statham are on the shortlist to play Snake Plissken in the 'Escape From New York' remake.

'Escape From New York' Reboot Trilogy Coming; Starting With a Prequel

Andrew Dyce Mar 18, 2013

It sounds like the 'Escape From New York' reboot is being set aside in favor of an entire trilogy. A wise move, or still a misguided attempt?

Rumor Patrol: Jeremy Renner to Star in 'Escape From New York' Remake? [Updated]

Roth Cornet Nov 9, 2010

Early reports suggest that Jeremy Renner is in negotiations to take on the iconic role of Snake Plissken - the 'Escape from New York' character once portrayed by Kurt Russell.

Is Timothy Olyphant The New Snake Plissken?

Chris Schrader Jun 24, 2010

Director Breck Eisner wants Timothy Olyphant for the role of Snake Plissken in his Escape From New York remake.