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‘RoboCop’ To Take Place In 2028

by Shawn Madden

There are definitely quite a few movies that I am looking forward to next year and one on the top of my list is Jose Padhila’s remake of RoboCop. In a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune, recent cast addition Aimee Garcia (Dexter)  revealed a little bit about the plot of the film.

“Almost all my scenes are with Gary Oldman. It’s a dream come true. I play Kim. She’s a scientist and her and Gary Oldman help bring Robocop to life. … She has a Ph.D from MIT and is at the forefront of robotic chemistry and physics. This takes place in 2028. She’s a prodigy handpicked by Gary Oldman’s character to work on this first of its kind experiment.

I’ve watched more tech talks than I ever have in my life. I’ve learned so much about the brain. The technical things this girl has to say, I want to make sure I understand what each and everything is. She might be a little bit of a punk too.”

I actually like what I have been hearing about them replacing the team from the original with Gary Oldman and Garcia’s character. It feels like they are going to be the reason behind Alex Murphy holding on to some of his humanity.

In a crime-ridden city, a fatally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg with submerged memories haunting him.

 RoboCop returns to serve and protect August 9, 2013.

Details On Jay Baruchel’s Role In ‘Robocop’ Emerge As He Nears A Deal

by Shawn Madden

Jay Baruchel (She’s Out Of My League, Goon) is nearing a deal to join the cast of Robocop. He is one of the last major players to join the upcoming remake of the 1987 sci-fi flick. The film begins shooting this September with Joel Kinnaman, Hugh Laurie, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Abbie Cornish and Jackie Earle Haley already in the cast.

Baruchel will play the head of marketing for Omnicorp, the company that is building the police cyborg. While best known for his roles in comedic movies it is definitely not his first non-comedic role. So far this film is off to a really good start.

Source: THR

UPDATE: OmniCorp Viral Video Gives You First Look At New ED-209 & Robocop

by Shawn Madden

Jose Padilha’s remake of ‘Robocop’ has been putting together an impressive cast so far that has been hyping people up on this film. Now with shooting set to start in two months it appears we are getting our first bit of viral campaigning for the movie. Click the image below to visit the OmniCorp site. Many of the features will deny you access but there is a video giving you a sneak peek at the new Robocop design.

UDPATE: Added some images from the site as well as an embedded version of the video.

“SAFETY. CONVICTION. LEADERSHIP.
For a half-century, these words have set the framework upon which OmniCorp has aimed to build a brighter world.

We don’t do passive technology. At OmniCorp, our solutions generate a beacon of safety that we shine upon on the dangers of the day. No matter the obstacle – political, cultural, philosophical – we pursue our convictions around the globe to secure peace of mind at home. And when this requires bold new direction, we never allow doubt to shrink our duty. When your quality of life is in the balance, our leadership team will tip the scales.

Our products have elevated your lives. Our people have inspired your future. Our passion will always be at your side.”

‘Robocop’ is set to hit theaters August 2013.

Source: OmniCorp

 

Hugh Laurie Joining The Cast Of ‘Robocop’ As The Villain?

by Shawn Madden

You don’t understand how excited I am for this movie. And the cast? It just keeps getting better and better with each announcement. With only a few months until the film begins filming TheHollywoodReporter is reporting that Hugh Laurie (‘House’) will be joining the cast as the villain of the film. Laurie will play the evil and ultra-rich CEO of Omnicorp, the company that makes Robocop.

So…let me get this right. We have Joel Kinnaman (‘The Killing’), Gary Oldman (‘The Dark Knight’), Samuel L. Jackson (Too many movies to name), Abbie Cornish (‘Sucker Punch’), Hugh Laurie with rumors of Edward Norton and Sean Penn…and you’re still not excited?

With an impressive cast this is one reboot that i’m on the edge of my seat waiting to see.

Dead or alive…’Robocop’ is set to hit theaters August 9, 2013.