PART 3: THE REMAKES THAT ALMOST WERE
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00:00 Discussion of an attempted remake from the early 80s, written by
Fred Dekker and intended to be directed by
Steve Miner. The draft I haven't isn't available to read online, but a synopsis and full production history can be found in Steve Ryfle's book
Japan's Favorite Mon-Star.
08:33 Discussion of TriStar's initial stab at the franchise, as written by
Ted Elliott and
Terry Rossio, and intended to be directed by
Jan de Bont. The script is
available to read at Elliott and Rossio's website,
Wordplay, and a full production history can be found in Steve Ryfle's book.