Member AlbertV Posted October 27, 2011 Member Share Posted October 27, 2011 Dark Horizons has announced that the French parkour/martial arts action thriller DISTRICT B13 is being remade as BRICK MANSIONS. David Belle, who starred in the original, will reprise his role, this time speaking English while it has been announced that Paul Walker will take the role originated by Cyril Raffaelli, a detective assigned to the ghetto known as Brick Mansions. Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen are writing the remake and one of Besson's proteges (most likely either Olivier Megaton or Pierre Morel) will be directing it. Walker will be doing this film before FAST SIX, the next Fast and Furious film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member TibetanWhiteCrane Posted October 27, 2011 Member Share Posted October 27, 2011 Huuuuuuuuuuurl......... in case you're wondering..... that's the sound of me vomiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted October 27, 2011 Member Share Posted October 27, 2011 Of course they can't top the original and in all likelihood will be lucky if the movie is just decent. I honestly can't see the point in remaking a fantastic movie like District 13. You know it's not going to have the same adrenaline filled action, hell they couldn't even manage that for the sequel. For the Hollywood production... I know there are people that just won't watch movies unless they are in English but it's far better to encourage people to try and watch the original. I wish Luc Besson would stop remaking his movies or those he produces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Amazing Psycho Per Posted October 27, 2011 Member Share Posted October 27, 2011 Paul Walker replacing Cyril Raffaelli Seriously, does he even know how to throw a punch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted October 27, 2011 Member Share Posted October 27, 2011 Paul Walker replacing Cyril Raffaelli Seriously, does he even know how to throw a punch? Dear God it's going to be worse than I thought. And I really should've read the first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted February 14, 2013 Author Member Share Posted February 14, 2013 Dark Horizons posted an update: Relativity Media will be financing BRICK MANSIONS. Paul Walker and David Belle are still attached to the film with Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen writing and Camille Delamarre will be directing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted February 14, 2013 Member Share Posted February 14, 2013 So instead of parkour and MA, we get parkour and gun ballet. Thank goodness for the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted February 14, 2013 Member Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm just hoping Paul Walker trains hard in Parkour so he's actually convincing. I also pray to the Hollywood gods that this isn't filled with shaky cam shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted February 14, 2013 Member Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm just hoping Paul Walker trains hard in Parkour so he's actually convincing. I also pray to the Hollywood gods that this isn't filled with shaky cam shots. if Hollywood won't let someone renowned for their stunts as Jackie Chan do what he's known for, why would they risk letting Paul Walker do anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted February 14, 2013 Member Share Posted February 14, 2013 if Hollywood won't let someone renowned for their stunts as Jackie Chan do what he's known for, why would they risk letting Paul Walker do anything? Well I'm assuming Walker will be in a role that requires him to do some Parkour at some point. Granted, stunt men might be brought in to double him but, for the simpler stuff, I'd like him to actually put in the work. As a side note, does anyone feel as though Stephen Amell (from "Arrow') could be a new, far better Paul Walker? He's displayed some serious flare for hand to hand combat as Green Arrow and looks like he has the physique to be cut out for grueling physical roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted February 14, 2013 Member Share Posted February 14, 2013 As a side note, does anyone feel as though Stephen Amell (from "Arrow') could be a new, far better Paul Walker? He's displayed some serious flare for hand to hand combat as Green Arrow and looks like he has the physique to be cut out for grueling physical roles. Ooh, ooh! Me, me! I do! I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member trueth Posted February 15, 2013 Member Share Posted February 15, 2013 Well I'm assuming Walker will be in a role that requires him to do some Parkour at some point. Granted, stunt men might be brought in to double him but, for the simpler stuff, I'd like him to actually put in the work. As a side note, does anyone feel as though Stephen Amell (from "Arrow') could be a new, far better Paul Walker? He's displayed some serious flare for hand to hand combat as Green Arrow and looks like he has the physique to be cut out for grueling physical roles. I agree but he's so good on ARROW that I want him to be able to continue with the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted February 15, 2013 Author Member Share Posted February 15, 2013 I agree but he's so good on ARROW that I want him to be able to continue with the show. Well, you'll be happy to know that ARROW got renewed for a season 2!!! If Walker somehow won't be able to do the film, they can always get Amell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted November 8, 2013 Author Member Share Posted November 8, 2013 First photo of Paul Walker in BRICK MANSIONS...and The RZA is also in the film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted November 8, 2013 Member Share Posted November 8, 2013 First photo of Paul Walker in BRICK MANSIONS...and The RZA is also in the film Paul Walker can take one photo and he can use it for all his past, current and upcoming movies. I'm a T-shirt and jeans guy myself, but if I was a movie star, I'd try to mix it up a bit. Not much of a Parkour guy. I can only take as much of what was shown at the beginning of Casino Royale. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted November 8, 2013 Member Share Posted November 8, 2013 First photo of Paul Walker in BRICK MANSIONS...and The RZA is also in the film Did you just hear that? It was the sound of my interest waning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Keung Posted November 8, 2013 Member Share Posted November 8, 2013 I lost all interest when the word "remake" was mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted November 9, 2013 Member Share Posted November 9, 2013 I'm just lost for words, really I just don't know what to say anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member andy338 Posted November 9, 2013 Member Share Posted November 9, 2013 A remake just seems pointless, if David Belle is on board then why not just get Cyril Raffaelli too and make a third District 13 movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted November 9, 2013 Member Share Posted November 9, 2013 the sad thing is this will probably do better box office than both district 13 movies combinedgot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted November 9, 2013 Member Share Posted November 9, 2013 A remake just seems pointless, if David Belle is on board then why not just get Cyril Raffaelli too and make a third District 13 movie? Because Fast and Furious stars sell more tickets. That's the executives talkin, not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted November 15, 2013 Author Member Share Posted November 15, 2013 The RZA is playing the villain of the film, the gang boss who has the warhead. Catalina Denis plays David Belle's girlfriend (not sister as in the original) who is kidnapped by RZA's character. Shooting commenced in May (didn't even know) and is now in post-production. Here were some on-set pics David Belle, Gouchy Boy (who's playing K2) and Paul Walker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Gwai LO Posted December 1, 2013 Member Share Posted December 1, 2013 Is the film finished? I heard today Paul walker just passed.. Sad to know this was the last film he made.. I am defiantly looking forward to it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted December 1, 2013 Member Share Posted December 1, 2013 Is the film finished? I heard today Paul walker just passed.. Sad to know this was the last film he made.. I am defiantly looking forward to it now http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25173331 The seventh instalment began filming in September but has not been completed. It had been scheduled for release in July. Walker has also filmed Hurricane Katrina drama Hours, which is due to be released on 13 December. Another forthcoming film is Brick Mansions, a remake of the French action film District B13, for film studio Relativity. Fast 7 will be last movie by the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted December 1, 2013 Author Member Share Posted December 1, 2013 Is the film finished? I heard today Paul walker just passed.. Sad to know this was the last film he made.. I am defiantly looking forward to it now Yes, they had filmed Brick Mansions in the spring. It is now in post-production..will not be surprised if Besson and crew dedicate the film in Walker's memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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