Hey, movie buffs! How’s it going?
Guess what? We’ve got some super cool news to get you excited. But first, let’s set the stage.
Spotlight on Robert Zemeckis
Our main star in this news piece is none other than Robert Zemeckis, the genius guy behind some of your favorite time-travel flicks. Name sound familiar? It should! He’s the dude who gave us ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Forrest Gump’.
This time, his creative gears are churning again for his latest film, ‘Here’. It’s looking pretty fantastic if you ask me.
Reunion on the Big Screen
The best part about ‘Here’? It’s the big-screen reunion of Zemeckis with mega-actor Tom Hanks and screenwriter Eric Roth. These star collaborators gave us the iconic ‘Forrest Gump’. Can you imagine what other magic they might conjure with ‘Here’?
The movie is all set to hit the screen (and hopefully our hearts) at the upcoming AFI Film Festival. Exciting, right?
The Current Film Industry
But wait, there’s more. Zemeckis recently gave an interview to Marc Maron on his WTF Podcast. Imagine everyone’s surprise when he reveals he’s unclear about his future plans. Why, you ask?
The answer is simple. He feels there’s a creative slowdown blanketing the film industry. No one seems in a rush to start new film projects. Everyone’s a bit at a loss about what kind of film should be made next. What a bummer!
Zemeckis has spent countless years creating unique stories and films for audiences who were always eager for something fresh and original. Currently, he feels the industry isn’t as welcoming to that kind of storytelling.
Hard truth? He genuinely believes that the films he’s most proud of wouldn’t even get made in today’s less receptive climate to originality. Even creating ‘Here’ seemed like a minor miracle to him, given that greenlighting fresh content doesn’t come easily these days.
The Era of IP Blockbusters
So, what’s changed? Well, we’re now living in the era of Intellectual Property blockbusters. Original films that smash the box office are hard to come by. It’s not been an easy sail for Zemeckis in this changing tide.
In the past two decades, the director has faced mixed fortunes in his attempts to produce original content. Some of his ventures like ‘Flight’ and ‘The Walk’ hit the mark, while others like ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘The Witches’ fell short.
What’s in Store for Zemeckis?
The future for Zemeckis is uncertain. Will he manage to raise the funds for his next venture? Only time will tell. For now, we have ‘Here’ to look forward to – a film made with an impressive budget of $80 million. It’s set to land in theaters on November 1. So, don’t forget to mark that date!
That’s all for now, folks! Stay glued to this space for more juicy news from the world of cinema. Until next time, movie lovers!Check the full story on https://projectcasting.com/blog/news/reunion-on-screen-tom-hanks-and-robert-zemeckis-collaborate-on-here