Ali
Disappointing news for fans of classic ‘80s series “ALF” and video game phenomenon “Five Nights at Freddy’s”, with attempts at launching new screen sagas out of both seemingly floundering.
The “Freddy’s” film will still go ahead – as soon as game creator Scott Cawthon comes up with a script he’s happy with. Likely exasperating news to Blumhouse and Universal, who house the highly-anticipated project, Cawthorn has thrown out the current draft of the script and is restarting.
“I had a script written. Jason [Blum] liked it, and [director] Chris Columbus liked it too, but I tossed it. I had a different idea for it, one that I liked better. I take responsibility for this delay; it’s my fault. [I’m] determined to find the right story”, the cap’n of the “Freddy’s” universe tells Polygon.
“I’m sticking to what I’ve always said… either the right movie gets made or no movie gets made…I hate delaying a project that’s already seen so many delays, but I have to go with my instincts on what I think will be exciting and interesting, and what I think the fanbase will really want to see. If that means that I have to start over ten more times, then that’s what I’m going to do. The good thing is that each attempt gets better and better, in my opinion. So, despite the delays, it’s going in the right direction.”
There’s less hope for the “ALF” reboot, which TV Line says has been neutered due to a lack of interest from networks.
“Cats far and wide can breathe a sigh of relief: I’m hearing the proposed reboot is not moving forward at this time after failing to attract a suitor.”
Warner Bros was developing the reboot.
