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War of the Worlds Remake Already Shot Overseas

Posted by timothy on from the honor-the-orson dept.

AlphaJoe writes "In regards to remaking War of the Worlds, Steven Spielberg has apparently been beaten to the punch by an English rival, director Timothy Hines, as being reported by SF Crowsnest. Principal photography has already been completed, and a Spring 2005 release date is anticipated. The English version is staying true to the original story, which was set in the late 1800's, where as Spielburg's version will be drastically modified to a more modern version. Hines feels there will be room for both films to exist, as they will be drastically different in story and scope."

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  1. [note to editors] spelling mistake by defMan · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Spielburg => Spielberg

  2. the name by Tomahawk · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I would imaging, then, we'll be going to see

    "Steven Speilberg's War Of the Worlds"

    T.

  3. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  4. A "drastically different version" has been done... by NotQuiteReal · · Score: 0, Redundant
    I thought it was call "Independence Day".

    1) Aliens invade
    2) Mass panic
    3) A virus saves the day.

    --
    This issue is a bit more complicated than you think.