80s film favourites The Blues Brothers and Romancing The Stone are destined for the small screen. According to Variety and Deadline respectively, writers have been hired to produce a script for Romancing The Stone t.v. series (more on that below) and a pilot script has already been completed for The Blues Brothers by John Belushi’s widow, Judy Belushi, former Saturday Night Live writer Anne Beatts along with Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty.
Star and co-creator of The Blues Brothers, Dan Aykroyd has given the project his full backing, having owned the TV rights for the characters along with Judy Belushi for many years. Beginning life as a skit on Saturday Night Live, The Blues Brothers debuted on Us TV in 1978 before spawning a full length feature film in 1980 that was directed by John Landis. Although the film was not a huge commercial success it gained a massive cult...
Star and co-creator of The Blues Brothers, Dan Aykroyd has given the project his full backing, having owned the TV rights for the characters along with Judy Belushi for many years. Beginning life as a skit on Saturday Night Live, The Blues Brothers debuted on Us TV in 1978 before spawning a full length feature film in 1980 that was directed by John Landis. Although the film was not a huge commercial success it gained a massive cult...
- 9/1/2011
- by Chris Wright
- Obsessed with Film
Well, since Bill Murray isn't returning his calls about "Ghostbusters 3," Dan Aykroyd is continuing to go all George Lucas in the second half of his career, and isn't content with shitting on the legacy of one just franchise. Nope, he's gonna now drag "The Blues Brothers" through the mud. If you thought the insipid "Blues Brothers 2000" was as low as Aykroyd and company could go, you're mistaken, as Variety report the two guys on a mission from God are now being pitched for a new primetime TV series. Judy Belushi, Anne Beatts ("Saturday Night Live"), Wayne Catania and…...
- 8/31/2011
- The Playlist
The Blues Brothers got their start on TV, made a big splash on the big screen and now might be dancing back to the boob tube. Variety reports a new take on the classic comedy duo [1] is being shopping around to possibly become a new television series. The show would see Jake and Elwood, famously played by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, just released from jail looking for Elwood's real father. Both parts would obviously be recast and, if the show makes it to series, it would include a new musical number each week. There's more after the jump. Variety's story [2] explains that while Universal owns the movie rights to the characters, Aykroyd and John Belushi's ex-wife Judy, hold the TV rights. They're fully in support of this series. It's being written by Belushi herself, along with former Saturday Night Live writer Anne Beatts, Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty.
- 8/31/2011
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
Dan Aykroyd is developing a new television series based around The Blue Brothers. Originating in a 1978 episode of Saturday Night Live, comic characters Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood Blues (Aykroyd) later appeared in a hit 1980 film. Aykroyd is now working with the late Belushi's widow Judy on a new TV project, according to Variety. He will shortly pitch the potential series to studios and networks, having penned a pilot alongside SNL's Anne Beatts. Kieron Lafferty and Wayne Catania, stars of the official Blues Brothers revival, have also contributed to the script. The new series will focus on Elwood's search for his real father and while casting is yet to be determined, Aykroyd is expected to provide the voice of Jake and Elwood's (more)...
- 8/31/2011
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
While taking a break from speculation surrounding the new Ghostbusters movie, Dan Aykroyd seems to have found another project to keep him busy – The Blues Brothers television series.
Variety reports that if the series is given the go ahead, the plot will revolve around Elwood’s (Aykroyd) journey to find his biological father.
While Aykroyd’s character would feature strongly in the show, the actor has expressed his desire to take a backseat on the small-screen project, and cast new actors in the lead roles.
The pilot has been written by Aykroyd himself and former Saturday Night Live scribes Anne Beatts, Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty.
The 1980 film - starring Aykroyd and the late John Belushi – follows the musical duo, as they try to save the Catholic home in which they were raised.
The film has since gone onto become a cult classic amongst fans, grossing over $100m worldwide.
Stay tuned for any developments…...
Variety reports that if the series is given the go ahead, the plot will revolve around Elwood’s (Aykroyd) journey to find his biological father.
While Aykroyd’s character would feature strongly in the show, the actor has expressed his desire to take a backseat on the small-screen project, and cast new actors in the lead roles.
The pilot has been written by Aykroyd himself and former Saturday Night Live scribes Anne Beatts, Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty.
The 1980 film - starring Aykroyd and the late John Belushi – follows the musical duo, as they try to save the Catholic home in which they were raised.
The film has since gone onto become a cult classic amongst fans, grossing over $100m worldwide.
Stay tuned for any developments…...
- 8/31/2011
- by Nathan.Reecs@lovefilm.com (Nathan Rees)
- LOVEFiLM
The Blues Brothers are making their way to the small screen. Variety reports that a TV show is in the works based on the characters that John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd made famouse. Universal owns the film rights and Aykroyd and Judy Belushi -- John's ex-wife own the TV rights. The new pilot has been penned by Belushi and former "Saturday Night Live" writer Anne Beatts, along with Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty.
The story is said to follow "the pair out of jail and Elwood, who was raised in an orphanage, looking for his real dad." At this time, no other details are known about the project, with casting still undetermined. The project will be exec produced by Beatts, Belushi and Eric Gardner of Panacea Entertainment. Aykroyd is going to lend his voice to the project as Jake and Elwood's parole officer.
Here is what Judy Belushi had...
The story is said to follow "the pair out of jail and Elwood, who was raised in an orphanage, looking for his real dad." At this time, no other details are known about the project, with casting still undetermined. The project will be exec produced by Beatts, Belushi and Eric Gardner of Panacea Entertainment. Aykroyd is going to lend his voice to the project as Jake and Elwood's parole officer.
Here is what Judy Belushi had...
- 8/31/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
While he’s still looking to get the Ghostbusters back on the big screen, it seems Dan Aykroyd also wants to continue one of his other famous co-creations – The Blues Brothers – in some fashion, though this time on the goggle box.Variety reports that Aykroyd, along with John Belushi’s ex-wife Judy, have owned the TV rights to the characters of Jake and Elwood Blues for years, and that they’re now shopping the prospect of a Blues Brothers series around the Us networks. The package so far includes a pilot script written by Aykroyd, former Saturday Night Live scribe Anne Beatts, Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty.The plot will see the musically inclined pair freshly out of jail, with Elwood on the hunt for his real father. While the intention is to find new actors to play the brothers, Aykroyd will be involved as the voice of their parole officer.
- 8/31/2011
- EmpireOnline
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