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RoboCop Remake Confirmed - First Marketing Banner!
June 10, 2008
by Alex Billington
What a day! First we find out that Jon Favreau might not direct Iron Man 2 and now we find out that the RoboCop remake is confirmed! Actually, this isn't as bad as that earlier news, but it's still a bit painful. The rumors of a RoboCop remake first began in March, when MGM said that RoboCop was a franchise that they wanted to bring back. Considering RoboCop's screenwriter Ed Neumeier is completely clueless, it's likely MGM is getting this moving without the involvement of anyone from the original three films. And with that introduction, take a look at this banner from the floor of the Licensing International Expo 2008.
Thanks to SuperHeroHype for forwarding us to Ray's Gallery from the Licensing International Expo 2008 currently taking place in New York City. There are also a few other photos of G.I. Joe displays.
Since that announcement in March, no other details have been released by MGM. However, it's obvious that they're putting this on track for 2010. This remake actually reminds me quite a bit of the Terminator reboot that McG is currently shooting down in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was an awesome series back in the day and I think this remake could be a fun modernized rehash. There's nothing wrong with remakes if they can make them entertaining and exciting and it's obvious MGM wants to license this and turn it into an even bigger franchise. We'll be sure to update you once we hear more.
Update: A fan in attendance at the expo asked the MGM rep about RoboCop. He was told that it was going to be rated R and would "blow everyone away." He said they've offered it to some great directors, but didn't reveal any names. We'll update you once we hear more!
Are fans of the original films looking forward to seeing RoboCop return in 2010?
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Reader Feedback - 38 Comments »
1
from this promo it looks like the franchise is still stuck in the '80s.
Mike on Jun 10, 2008
2
argh!
I'll put £5 on this being a PG-13 're-make' which doesn't feature any of the things that made the original as awesome as it was..
Best thing that can happen is the new CGI ED-209 go's crazy and uses lethal force on the studio execs.
chrisUK on Jun 10, 2008
3
i agree with Mike 100 percent, not really a fan of the originals and don't care to much here.
Curtis on Jun 10, 2008
4
Why does the banner look even more retro than the original?
jason_md2020 on Jun 10, 2008
6
Mike, that was my first thought.
Alfredo on Jun 10, 2008
7
FUCK MAN, STOP FUCKING RUNING OVER LOVED MOVIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REAL6 on Jun 10, 2008
8
I don't know man. As long as they keep it in the R-rated, gory, sci-fi realm and shy away from anything Robocop 3… they should be okay.
j_money on Jun 10, 2008
9
Right with you J#8… that was exactly my point… nie carnage in first two… third is something I would let my 8 yr old watch and still be pissed that he was not even grossed out at all.
Dusty on Jun 10, 2008
10
i've always hated Robocop..not gonna see this incarnation either.
Garrett.king on Jun 10, 2008
11
I've loved the original RoboCop since the late 1980s (RoboCop 2 in 1990) was violent and nasty, but otherwise a weak sequel). RoboCop 3… Uh, I didn't bother…
That promo banner, however, looks like absolute shit. Look at that crapout typeface, for chrissake!
avoidz on Jun 10, 2008
12
considering there's no word on the creative team, which will make or break the project, who gives a crap?
I mean… through Paul McGuigan on it and I'm all over it.
Andrew Wickliffe on Jun 10, 2008
13
Fans of the original RoboCop might give a crap.
avoidz on Jun 10, 2008
14
This just seems to unlikely to be realistic…it is either an elaborate hoax (which given the low quality banner might be true) or it will be scrapped.
The only hope is if Frank Miller writes this..
Or maybe they want a crappy series to ruin with a Terminator versus Robocop movie?
Kyle A. K. on Jun 10, 2008
15
Awe man, terrible banner, just terrible. There aint nothing good about it.
Tirrell on Jun 10, 2008
17
lol yeah this looks way too retro - they should be embracing the modern world as we know it today and then enter robocop! It would work perfectly.
nha on Jun 11, 2008
18
It's a sad day and It's official, there is no more originality left in the world - Comic Book Films, Video Game Films & Remakes until the end of the world - Why god why?!… Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo……!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
personx on Jun 11, 2008
19
@personx: It sure does feel like that, doesn't it 
avoidz on Jun 11, 2008
20
I predict a mario brothers rehash next…why haven't we seen an Archie movie? God the possibilities are endless, and horrifying.
Kyle A. K. on Jun 11, 2008
21
Has Hollywood run out of ideas? Why do they keep re-making stuff?
Accidental Sexiness on Jun 11, 2008
22
Is this a photo of the poster cos theres a frickin guys head in the helmet.
nha on Jun 11, 2008
23
This can't be a ligit poster. You can also see an ordinary house window reflected in the helmet. This is hopefully something fan-made?
Scott on Jun 11, 2008
24
I heard a rumor that Mathew McConneheghy (sp?) is gonna play RoboCop!!!
Just kidding. RoboCop shouldn't suck THAT bad.
jason_md2020 on Jun 11, 2008
25
If Matthew McConaughey was RoboCop, how would they write it so he walks around half the movie with his shirt off?
avoidz on Jun 11, 2008
26
Im sorry but this looks like ASS. How can you redo Robocop? Granted the sequels were bogus compared to the original, but come on, the original is still awesome.
Come on Hollywood, stop leeching off of past success already. Why did the writers come back if this is all they can give us?
Breach on Jun 12, 2008
27
I understand the first draft script has Robocop leading a combined DEA/HS/IRS no-knock raid on the EFF based on tip-offs they grow SHA-1 and MD5 hash.
website design on Jun 12, 2008
28
Jesus. This looks like a fan made video game advertisement. If this is what to expect of a new Robocop movie I will lose faith and give up watching movies all together. Who knows, Maybe they will make his suit rubber AND metal with little nipples and alot of muscular features. A**holes. I am sure they will screw this one up and Robocop truly will be "dead".
Silence on Jun 12, 2008
29
I heard from the director of the original, that the young execs at the studio wanted to have Robocop fight Predator. I'm not kidding. He laughed and scoffed at the idea and so should we. After that, I'm sure they'll have tag teams fighting it out with Predators, Aliens, Terminators and Robocops in films titled PREDALIENTERMINACOPS parts 4,5,6,7 & 8. Problem is the kids will probably see all of them. DAMN KIDS!
Art Nam on Jun 21, 2008
30
F***!
LEAVE ROBOCOP ALONE!
No more remakes!
No more PG-13!
Biscuit on Jul 10, 2008
31
mgm must have some crappy designers to whip up some that underwhelming ..
KillorBekilled on Jul 10, 2008
32
why would anyone want frank miller to write this he wrote the third one and it blew
mike on Jul 13, 2008
33
What kind of teaser poster is that???!!! Is people gone nuts??!!! Looks like they use cheap water color to paint the poster…. My god!! Some many sick ppl these days!!!
steven on Jul 17, 2008
34
I loved the series as a kid….I won't judge till I see a trailor. Why is everyone so negetive all the time? Its true that hollywood is leaching off the past but still I think i'd get a kick out of watching this fill. I thought speed racer would suck and it didn't so whats the big deal?
Chris123 on Jul 19, 2008
35
As long as Sony/MGM will deliver a R-rated remake with top-notch CGI and action and a good director able to make the movie a success then it will be a success.
Alex Proyas that directed the sci-fi classic Dark City and I,Robot could be their best bet.
Joerg on Jul 25, 2008
36
wow looks awesome. i cant wait. i hope weller has a cameo hah he MUST. why all the bad comments guys? a robot cop, gore, stupid story. i cant wait. the first and second were so ridiculous this is going to be amazing 
high hopes. but thats what they said about "a momentary lapse of reason" album =/
geebee on Jul 31, 2008
37
Stop ruining great movies you money grabbing pricks!
Cockhear on Aug 8, 2008
38
In the interest of inflation considering its been about 20 years since the original…
"I'll buy that for $4 dollars!!!"
J To the O to the E-S-P-H on Aug 17, 2008