Robocop

'RoboCop' reboots the classic sci-fi flick, seeing city cop Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) brutally injured, only to be revived as a half-human, half-robot cyborg. Now in 2028 Detroit, where a controversy over robots wages, RoboCop has to deal with a whole-new bevy of issues while using his newfound abilities to right wrongs.

  • Release Date: February 7, 2014
  • Director: José Padilha
  • Written By: Nick Schenk, Joshua Zetumer & James Vanderbilt

 

‘RoboCop’ Set Pics: “God Hates Robots” Group Takes Action
‘RoboCop’ Set Pics: “God Hates Robots” Group Takes Action
‘RoboCop’ Set Pics: “God Hates Robots” Group Takes Action
With a premiere date currently set for August 9, 2013 and a star-studded cast, including Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Keaton, the 'RoboCop' remake, helmed by Jose Padilha, is already well on its way. Production began back in mid-September and we've already seen what Joel Kinnaman will look like once he's all RoboCop-ed up. So, how would you like to see even more shots of our hero in action? Read
RoboCop in Real Life? Crime Fighting Robots Coming to New Jersey
RoboCop in Real Life? Crime Fighting Robots Coming to New Jersey
RoboCop in Real Life? Crime Fighting Robots Coming to New Jersey
Your childhood fantasy (or fear?) of seeing an officer of the law who is part man/part machine may be coming true soon, thanks to Researchers at Florida International University's Discovery Lab and a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves. These folks are working to build "telepresence robots," which would patrol the streets while being controlled by disabled police officers and military v
‘RoboCop’ Remake Releases Official Plot, Starts Production This Week
‘RoboCop’ Remake Releases Official Plot, Starts Production This Week
‘RoboCop’ Remake Releases Official Plot, Starts Production This Week
The time has finally come for the 'RoboCop' remake to step into high gear and get started on production already. Though 'House' star Hugh Laurie dropped out of the villain role a while back, the film still has an all-star cast, which includes Michael Keaton, Michael K. Williams, Gary Oldman and Samuel L. Jackson, to name a few. Now, the project is taking the next steps as it goes into production a
‘Robocop’ Remake Adds Michael Keaton
‘Robocop’ Remake Adds Michael Keaton
‘Robocop’ Remake Adds Michael Keaton
There must have been something of a scramble to replace Hugh Laurie when he dropped out of the 'Robocop' remake. Even though word about the script and the making of it have suggested that the film isn't going to be great, they've just made a great choice in casting: They're replacing Laurie with Michael Keaton.
‘RoboCop’ Remake Loses Its Villain as Hugh Laurie Drops Out
‘RoboCop’ Remake Loses Its Villain as Hugh Laurie Drops Out
‘RoboCop’ Remake Loses Its Villain as Hugh Laurie Drops Out
The 'RoboCop' remake has a pretty impressive cast. Led by 'The Killing' star Joel Kinnaman, the cast also includes Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Jackie Earle Haley, Jay Baruchel and Abbie Cornish. But one thing it doesn't have is a villain. 'House' star Hugh Laurie, who had signed on to star as the film's bad guy, has unexpectedly dropped out of the project.
‘RoboCop’ Reboot Details: He’s a Transformer Now?
‘RoboCop’ Reboot Details: He’s a Transformer Now?
‘RoboCop’ Reboot Details: He’s a Transformer Now?
So far, the ‘RoboCop’ reboot earned most if its headlines by surrounding lead actor Joel Kinnaman (‘The Killing) with an eye-popping ensemble. Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson and the always brilliant Michael K. Williams have signed on for the production, which is about to start filming in Toronto in September. But Sunday night, the love parade being thrown for ‘RoboCop’ ran into its first public po
‘RoboCop’ Adding Michael K. Williams to Already Impressive Ensemble
‘RoboCop’ Adding Michael K. Williams to Already Impressive Ensemble
‘RoboCop’ Adding Michael K. Williams to Already Impressive Ensemble
If movies are “won” in the casting department, then Jose Padilha’s planned ‘RoboCop’ reboot currently has a 50-point lead on its competition. The director already has completed a number of inspired hires for his 2013 tentpole thriller, surrounding his lead actor, Joel Kinnaman (‘The Killing’) with supporting talents like Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman and Hugh Laurie. Today, another stellar actor

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