‘Reno: 911!’ getting movie treatment
Yeah, I’m typically complaining about how Hollywood is so lazy and unoriginal these days, that all the movie studios do is remake old movies and produce films based on TV shows because it’s a safe way to cash in.
Well, the Comedy Central hit “Reno: 911!” will be made into a movie, according to the Hollywood Reporter, and I’m fine with it. Why? Because the show’s actually funny and the movie likely won’t include Jessica Simpson and Johnny Knoxville.
“Reno 911!: Miami,” which starts shooting Jan. 23 in Miami and Los Angeles, finds the officers visiting a national police convention in Miami Beach at the height of spring break. When the convention center is bio-attacked, it’s up to Reno’s “finest” to save the day.
OK, I’m not exactly sure how that’s going to translate. Still, I like the idea of it being an “improvisational-based project.” And I love the title.
January 5th, 2006 at 3:30 pm
Not sure how it’ll translate? Here’s a few ideas …
Police Academy
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (Most realistic)
and on and on and on and on. You get the idea.
January 5th, 2006 at 3:34 pm
Nothing beats a good ‘bio attack’ gag, in my book.
January 5th, 2006 at 4:03 pm
The difference between Reno: 911 and Police Academy is that Reno: 911 is funny.
January 5th, 2006 at 4:05 pm
mark, i respectfully diagree with your analysis. reno: 911 is indeed funny, but police academy is also funny. the series did get old, and only the firs4 count as real movies, but it was and is outstanding to watch.