Updated ‘Three Stooges’ Film Finally Happening (Article Includes It’s Own Update)

It has been threatened for years and years, and MGM is hoping to gain the rights to the ‘Three Stooges’ from Warner Bros. so that they can make move forward with the updated film. The Farrelly Brothers wrote the most recent screenplay, and they are attached to direct it.

“The Three Stooges are a timeless staple of comedy,” said Mary Parent, chairman of MGM’s worldwide motion picture group. “And when we heard what the Farrellys had in mind, we knew it was time for Larry, Moe and Curly to return to the big screen.”

The screenplay the Farrelly’s have come up with, which sounds somewhat interesting, is made up of four 20-minute shorts. Â  However, I’m sure there will be a running story throughout the entire picture.

MGM has targeted November 20, 2009, for a pre-Thanksgiving release.

Just for the record, this is a terrible idea. Â  Just the thought of someone emulating Moe, Larry and Curly gives me d’chills. Â  However, if anyone can make it work, I’d have to hand it to the Farrelly’s to give it its best go.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Update:

This news was made official just this week, but the first site to actually break the news was Market Saw, a blog devoted to 3D movies. Â  Why would a site devoted to 3D movies be talking about a ‘Three Stooges’ movie, you might ask. Â  Well, according to their source (and the news they announced way back in March), the ‘Three Stooge’s film will be shot in 3D.

To check out that article, and to see what other information Market Saw had on a ‘Three Stooges’ film, click here. Â  Warning, some of the information they have in the article could be considered SPOILERS, but you have to highlight the text to read it.

Source: Market Saw