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.