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Why don't zombies eat each other?
1 December 2009 4:05 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Why don't zombies eat each other? The flaws in Berlin's transport system; The adolescence of the lambs
How do zombies know not to eat each other? What would they do if there were no non-zombies left?
Zombies know not to eat each other because they only eat living human flesh. Once infected and full zombification has taken place, the zombie is no longer alive, so its flesh is not palatable to other zombies.
If all the humans were eaten or infected the zombies would not turn on each other, or eat animals – they would roam around looking for more live humans. As they are dead, their flesh would rot due to decomposition and weathering. The zombies would break down and eventually there would be none left.
Sarah Young, Worcester Park, Surrey
The reason that "zombies" do not eat each other is because they are fictional characters played by actors obeying the instructions in the script. »
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: July 12, 2009
12 July 2009 1:06 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
This week:
Bruno is the box office king; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s want You; Hollywood loves Hooker; Jason Statham goes on a Blitz; Zooey Deschanel is Your Highness and Robert DeNiro and Paul Schrader see The Dying of The Light.
Box Office
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno took the top spot over the weekend with a gross of $30 million. It’ll need legs like a supermodel to reach the coveted $100 million mark.
Crossing the century mark this weekend is Ice Age 3-D: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs $28 million this weekend the animated pics total now stands at $120 million. Expect an Ice Age 4.
Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen banked another $24 million giving the Michael Bay action epic a grand total.
After breaking records last year with The Dark Knight, it has been a disappointing summer for Christian Bale. Terminator Salvation underperformed at the start of the summer and »
- Niall Browne
T.J. Hooker Heading to the Big Screen
8 July 2009 2:55 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Variety reports that the 80's TV series T.J. Hooker, which starred William Shatner as a police detective who returns to his old job as a patrol sergeant after his partner is killed, is getting a big-screen adaptation.
The series, which ran for five seasons on two networks as a serious crime drama, will be an action comedy on the big screen and concentrate on Hooker and his relationship with his father (Shatner, perhaps?).
Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King) is in talks to direct, while writing partners Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (Wild Wild West, Tremors) will be in charge of the script. No actors have been cast yet.
With Hooker racing to theaters, is Hardcastle and McCormick far behind? It may even help Magnum P.I. get off the ground.
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William Shatner | Brent Maddock | S.S. Wilson | Chuck Russell | T.J. Hooker »
- Ryan Gowland
Tj Hooker Headed for the Big Screen
6 July 2009 5:30 PM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
"Tj Hooker" is headed for the big screen as an action comedy with series creator Rick Husky producing and Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King, The Mask) is in talks to direct. The writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (Short Circuit, Wild Wild West) will script the story, which focuses on the relationship between the title character and his father. No actors have been cast yet for the feature. The TV series, produced by Aaron Spelling, debuted in 1982 on ABC and ran for five seasons, the last on CBS. William Shatner starred as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant, with Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear, Richard Herd and James Darren as co-stars. "The series was the poster child for cop TV shows in the 1980s with great stunts, so we think there's a fun movie to be made from it," said producer Ryan Heppe. »
'T.J. Hooker' to hit the bigscreen
6 July 2009 1:53 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
"T.J. Hooker" is headed for the bigscreen as an action comedy with David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky producing.According to Variety, Chuck Russell ("The Scorpion King," "The Mask") is in talks to direct. The writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson will write the story, which focuses on the relationship between the title character and his father.No actors have yet been cast.The TV series, produced by Aaron Spelling, debuted in 1982 on ABC and ran for five seasons, the last on CBS. William Shatner starred as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant, with Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear, Richard Herd and James Darren as co-stars.Husky has long retained the feature rights to the project, according to Heppe.In Variety, Heppe »
- Adnan Tezer
T.J. Hooker Assigned to the Big Screen
6 July 2009 1:23 PM, PDT | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
T.J. Hooker is primed to drop his pension and come out of retirement to resume patrol in a larger neighborhood. Variety is reporting David Foster and Ryan Heppe, currently working on another "why?" remake of Short Circuit, have teamed with series creator Rick Husky to produce a big screen version of T.J. Hooker as an "action comedy" centered around the title character and his father. T.J. Hooker ran five seasons and starred William Shatner as the venerable cop, a very blond Heather Locklear unafraid to don short shorts, Adrian Zmed, Richard Herd and James Darren. Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, also working on Short Circuit, are on board to pen the script with Chuck Russell of The Scorpion King fame in negotiations to direct. I put the odds of Shatner placing a phone call to play the "father" character at or around 1 to 1. »
T.J. Hooker gets promoted to the movies
6 July 2009 12:54 PM, PDT | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
If it worked for Star Trek, why not for T.J. Hooker? The man that created the hour-long cop show that was a staple on ABC's line-up in the early 1980s wants to bring the L.A. beat street cop to the big screen, but where the original Hooker was an action-drama the movie is being envisioned as an action-comedy. With a name like "Hooker" that makes sense, donnit?
Rick Husky was the creator of T.J. Hooker and he's attached as a producer on the film along with David Foster and Ryan Heppe. Director Chuck Russell of The Scorpion King and The Mask fame is working out a contract that would see him call action on the set of the film while screenwriters Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (the Tremors series, Wild Wild West) will write the story. Variety found out that Maddock and Wilson's take on the movie Hooker will »
- Patrick Sauriol
Get Ready for "T.J. Hooker" the Movie!
6 July 2009 10:55 AM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
"T.J. Hooker" will get the movie makeover as an action comedy!
The hit TV show from the 80s gets its movie adaptation from producers David Foster, Ryan Heppe, and series creator Rick Husky.
Chuck Russell, the guy who gave us "The Scorpion King" and "The Mask" is negotiating to direct.
The film version will focus on the relationship between our hero, T.J., and his dad. But I don't know how the writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson will make the characters and the plot interesting. The writing duo gave us "Wild Wild West" (I know, not a good sign) and many "Tremors" films (yeah, definitely not a good sign!).
No word yet on the cast, or whether William Shatner, the original Sgt. Thomas J. 'T.J.' Hooker, will make a cameo. What about series originals Adrian Zmed and Heather Locklear?
For now, let's take a look »
- Manny
Time To See A ‘Hooker’
6 July 2009 8:59 AM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
No, were not referring to any forms of prostitution in here but the early 1980’s series T.J. Hooker. Starring William Shatner and Heather Locklear, the popular cop drama is getting itself revamped on the big screen. Director Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King) is being tracked down to take part of the adaptation, joining the creator of the series Rick Husky who will be producing.
Conjuring up the script is scribes Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson who both at the moment are writing up the remake of 1986 movie, Short Circuit. Joined along with David Foster and Ryan Heppe producing, this quartet of people have been attached to the hip all the way to Tremors. No word yet on who is to be casted in any of the roles. »
- Melissa Molina
'T.J. Hooker' to Get the Movie Treatment
6 July 2009 8:03 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
When we rant about remakes and reboots, it's easy to hide in hyperbole. It seems like there are a lot of them, but maybe we're just really sensitive to Hollywood's bouts with unoriginality. But then Peter wrote the piece "Which Remake/Reboot Are You Looking Forward to the Least," and when my eyes hit his list of those announced in only one month, it hit me: No, we're not exaggerating. There's a lot of frakking reboots and remakes out there. And now we've got one more on the way.
Variety reports that T.J. Hooker is going to head to the big screen as an action comedy with Short Circuit scribes Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson writing it, and Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King and The Mask) negotiating for the directorial spot. Producer Ryan Heppe says: "The series was the poster child for cop TV shows in the 1980s with great stunts, »
- Monika Bartyzel
Big Screen ‘T.J. Hooker’ Adaptation in the Works
6 July 2009 7:30 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
According to Variety, the latest tv show to get the big screen treatment will be none other than the William Shatner mid-eighties police drama T.J. Hooker. No, that’s not a typo, I said T.J. Hooker. Is this another sign of the pending apocalypse or further proof that Hollywood has completely run out of original ideas? Perhaps both.
In case you were not a fan of the original series or its star William Shatner, the show centered on Shatner’s character, a no-nonsense police sergeant who, among other things, bossed around the young and beautiful Heather Locklear, the young and hunky Adrian Zmed and occasionally caught some bad guys in the process. Producing the action comedy will be David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky.
According to the article, producer Heppe is gung-ho about the adaptation saying: “The series was the poster child for cop TV shows in the 1980s with great stunts, »
- Chris Ullrich
‘T.J. Hooker’ Coming To The Big Screen
6 July 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
William Shatner’s past performances just keep living, breathing, and remaking themselves. “Star Trek” is now neatly rebooted with J.J. Abrams and Chris Pine. Meanwhile, Shatner’s other sci-fi series “Tek War” has been revived as a comic book. Now Variety reveals that the “Trek” captain’s private dick TV series “T.J. Hooker” is headed to the big screen for its moment of remade glory.
David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky are producing the film, while Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson have the task of writing the script. Chuck Russell (”The Scorpion King”) is in talks to direct. No actors have yet been attached to the project.
“T.J. Hooker” was Shatner’s heralded return to television in the 1980s, and this project undoubtedly got a boost from the resurgence of “Trek” on the big screen. The series followed the beat of plainclothes detective Thomas “T.J.” Hooker, »
- Elisabeth Rappe
T.J. Hooker Movie Headed to the Big Screen
6 July 2009 6:23 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Someone stop the madness! Yet another '80s property is being prepped for the big screen: the William Shatner-fronted cop show T.J. Hooker! According to Variety [1], Chuck Russell (The Blob, Eraser, The Scorpion King) is in talks to direct, with the screenplay being penned by Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (Tremors, Short Circuit, Ghost Dad). Hey wait a minute... maybe I'm interested in this after all. I must admit, I don't remember much about the TV show, which may have been just slightly ahead of my time (it ran from 1982 to 1986). It was produced by Aaron Spelling and in addition to the Shatman it also starred Heather Locklear, Adrian Zmed, James Darren and Richard Herd. Shatner played Thomas "T.J." Hooker, a detective who returned his former position as a beat cop after his partner was killed. The movie will maintain the blend of action and comedy that the series was known for, »
- Sean
Russell to helm 'T.J. Hooker' adaptation
6 July 2009 3:59 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Chuck Russell has signed up to direct an adaptation of William Shatner's '80s cop series T.J. Hooker, reports Variety. Writers S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock will script the project, which will focus on the relationship between the title character and his father. No casting details have been revealed yet. T.J Hooker first aired in 1982 and ran for five series on CBS. Shatner played the lead no-nonsense sergeant Hooker, (more) »
- By Alex Fletcher
Film Adaptation of 'T. J. Hooker' In the Works
6 July 2009 1:58 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Variety is reporting that "T. J. Hooker," the police drama television program famous in the 80s, will be made into big screen movie. While there have been no actors joining the cast of the adaptation just yet, several people have been on board to work on the installment.
The likes of David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky have all been tapped to produce "T.J. Hooker" film. The threesome will be working together with Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, both of whom will pen the script. Chuck Russell, who is best known for directing hit movies "The Mask" and "The Scorpion King," is still in talks to direct. Further details of the project, meanwhile, are kept under wrap.
"T. J. Hooker" TV series was run from March 1982 to May 1986. Its story centered on the relationship between the title character, played by actor William Shatner, and his father. Adrian Zmed, »
- AceShowbiz.com
Watch out: 'T.J. Hooker' comes to big screen
6 July 2009 12:12 AM, PDT | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »
While some television shows from the past are being resurrected and updated for today's TV viewers, others are headed for the big screen. The latest one to make the cut: "T.J. Hooker," the 1980s crime drama series produced by Aaron Spelling.
Variety reports the concept of the series will be repackaged into an action comedy, with Chuck Russell in talks to direct the project. Russell's credits include "The Mask" and "Eraser."
The original series starred William Shatner as Sgt. T.J. Hooker and focused on his adventures with his partner Vince Romano (Adrian Zmed). Heather Locklear co-starred in most of the show's 90 episodes.
Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson ("Wild Wild West") will write the script for the big-screen version, which apparently focuses on the relationship between Hooker and his dad. No actors are in talks yet.
No word yet on when you can plan on getting 'hooked' in theaters. »
- Franck Tabouring
William Shatner's T.J. Hooker is Headed to the Big Screen
5 July 2009 11:50 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
You've got to be kidding me, this is actually being made? Variety announces that the 1980's TV show "T.J. Hooker" that starred William Shatner as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant is headed to the big screen as a feature action comedy. I guess this is what happens in Hollywood when Fox's A-Team movie starts getting buzz. If this wasn't already bad, just wait, it gets worse. Chuck Russell, who last directed The Scorpion King as well as Eraser, The Mask, and The Blob before that, is in talks to direct a script written by Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson. It's not likely that William Shatner will return in any way, so don't get your hopes up. The "T.J. Hooker" TV series first debuted in 1982 on ABC and ran for five seasons, the last on CBS. "The series was the poster child for cop TV shows in the 1980s with great stunts, »
- Alex Billington
"T.J. Hooker" to be adated for the big screen as an action comedy.
5 July 2009 9:59 PM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
TV series "T.J. Hooker" will be adapted for the big screen as an action comedy. Series creator Rick Husky will produce alongside David Foster and Ryan Heppe. "The Scorpion King" and "The Mask" director Chuck Russell is currently in talks to helm. S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock will pen the screenplay. The story follows a veteran plainclothes detective called Thomas 'T.J.' Hooker (played by William Shatner) who, after his partner is murdered, returns to his duties as a patrol sergeant determined to rid the streets of the type of criminals who murdered his partner. »
T.J. Hooker Headed to the Big Screen
5 July 2009 9:54 PM, PDT | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »
T.J. Hooker, the 80s cop series that starred William Shatner and Heather Locklear, is headed to the big screen with Chuck Russell (The Mask, Eraser) in talks to direct the adaptation. Original series creator Rick Husky is on board as a producer. The TV series, produced by Aaron Spelling, debuted in 1982 on ABC and ran for five seasons, the last on CBS. Shatner starred as a of tough-as-nails veteran police officer who rode the beat with his rookie partner. Adrian Zmed, Richard Herd and James Darren also starred. According to the trades, the writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson will pen the screenplay, with the update focusing on the relationship between the title character and his father. Maddock and Wilson’s previous credits include Short Circuit, Ghost Dad, Wild Wild West and the Tremors franchise. They’re also currently developing a remake of Short Circuit. No actors have »
- James Cook
'T.J. Hooker' Coming to Theaters
5 July 2009 9:35 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Swat, Starsky & Hutch and Miami Vice have all jumped from television to the big screen. Now it looks like T.J. Hooker will be the next cop show to get remade into a feature film.
Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, who worked on Wild Wild West, will be scripting T.J. Hooker as an action comedy. Reports from Variety say the screenplay will focus on the relationship between the titular character and his father. No word yet if William Shatner, who portrayed Hooker in the TV show, might have a role.
Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King, The Mask) is in discussions to direct, with David Foster, Ryan Heppe and original series creator Rick Husky producing.
T.J. Hooker ran on ABC from 1982-1985, and on CBS from 1985 to 1987. It was produced by television powerhouse Aaron Spelling and starred William Shatner as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant.
The program also starred Adrian Zmed as Hooker's partner, »
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