7 Remakes for the Cineplex, Part II

Here we go again. I did warn you I had more ideas brewing. Hopefully, these meager concoctions will settle in someone's mind. A night cap with absolute propensity swirling within your mind. I, certainly, hope you enjoy the next seven remake ideas. Hmm...enough to warrant a nice adaptation for your closest cineplex? Oh, well, enough of that. Here are my next 7 remake hopefuls for the cineplex.

Air Wolves featured Ernest Borgnine as Santini, an aging helicopter builder, and Jan Michael Vincent as Stringfellow Hawke, the pilot of Air Wolf. Air Wolf was an advanced helicopter within a secret intelligence agency. It first aired in 1984 and ended in 1986. Now, it is the year 2007. There have been advances in the secret helicopter, this time there are a pack of them, and the world is in need of their assistance. Santini has passed away and Hawke is an alcoholic, but he is the only person around to train the new pilots within the pack of Air Wolves. America loves seeing comeback performances, so this would be a nice welcome home for Jan Michael Vincent. This time he has his hands full with the likes of L.L. Cool J, Ashton Kutcher, Shia LaBeouf, and Reese Witherspoon as his premier pilots. With Wolves like these, there is no telling how large a draw the cineplex could have. This is a series ready for a remake.

The Misfits of Science was a short lived series, first airing in 1985, that featured Courtney Cox Arquette as Gloria DiNallo, a telekinetic teenager. This series was about a group of teenagers with super abilities they used to fight crime. The series was short lived, because the writing was cheesy and the special effects were equally corny. This sets the stage for a chance at a super remake, possibly even worthy of a full length version for the cineplex. Imagine, Hilary Duff as Halitosis Girl and maybe Zac Efron as a telepathic sex symbol. Okay, they are young, but could someone possibly put a script together worthy of blockbuster attention at the Cineplex. At the very least, the MTV generation has something to salivate over.

Calvin and Hobbes would be a great idea, especially since the Simpsons are finally rolling onto the big screen. The popular comic strip was about a boy with a vivid imagination, whose best friend was his stuffed tiger. Their antics together kept the nation rolling with glee. The timing would be perfect for a live action version of this comic strip duo. This could set the stage for another unknown child star to rise, with the comedic assistance of Ray Romano as the voice of Hobbes. This would assure full capacity in the cineplex.

Genghis Khan was portrayed in 1956 by John Wayne in The Conqueror. People have a love affair with history, so this could become a cinematic gem with the right actor. Unfortunately, the one person I had in mind is gone. However, there is no reason to believe we could not get someone to play the role of Genghis Khan. Actually, this could be a role for someone like Jet Li or Adam Beach. Of course, we would have to talk Jet Li out of retirement. Who knows? The mere idea of a motion picture about the greatest warrior the world ever knew, could draw a lot of attention. Pure Cineplex genius!

Baa Baa Black Sheep first aired in 1976 running until 1978. This featured Robert Conrad as Pappy Boyington, the leader of the Black Sheep squadron. The Black Sheep squadron were stationed on an island in the Pacific, during World War II. This was a pretty good series in the seventies, but could be a great motion picture today. With the right script and casting, this could become a blockbuster in any cineplex. As a remake, someone should consider offering the role of Pappy Boyington to George Clooney. Of course, we could enlist the efforts of John Turturro, Vincent Donofrio, and Steve Buscemi to add a little sizzle to the big screen.

B.C. is the long running comic strip created by the late Johnny Hart. It features some of the most refreshing outlooks revolving around society and was often viewed as a public satire. No topic seemed to stay out of Johnny's range, which is why this could be one of the most refreshing and hilarious adaptations to grace the big screen. Many believe this strip really was not set in prehistoric times, but rather in a post-apocolyptic future. I would give serious consideration into casting Ben Stiller, Greg Proops, John Lithgow, and would love to see John Cleese all representing this comic strip. Could be a great way to poke some fun the government. A good adaptation could become the next big comedy in the cineplex.

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is another great idea for a remake. This was originally released in 1966, with the late great Don Knotts as Luther Heggs. A small town typesetter looking for his big break. His opportunity comes when he has to spend the night in a local haunt, the Old Simmons House. This could be the right time to pay a tribute to the great Don Knotts. Who better than Jim Carrey to take on the role of Luther Heggs? He would be the only person I would consider casting for the role. Jim Carrey returning to comedy would surely bring the audiences back to the cineplex.

There are so many possibilities out there, I am only beginning to uncover. Wait until you see my next installment in this series.