In August, Fox announced it could bring back one of its classic animated shows -- "King of the Hill."
In August, Fox announced it could bring back one of its classic animated shows -- "King of the Hill."
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Fox brought back one of its most popular series ever, "The X-Files," in January 2016. It's just one of many properties Hollywood has sought to reboot in recent years.
Fox brought back one of its most popular series ever, "The X-Files," in January 2016. It's just one of many properties Hollywood has sought to reboot in recent years.
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The classic sci-fi series "Lost in Space," which ran from 1965 to 1968, is reportedly getting a reboot from Netflix.
The classic sci-fi series "Lost in Space," which ran from 1965 to 1968, is reportedly getting a reboot from Netflix.
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Director Christopher Nolan made a splash with the 2000 film "Memento," which told the story in reverse order about a man with no long-term memory. A remake of the movie was announced on November 16.
Director Christopher Nolan made a splash with the 2000 film "Memento," which told the story in reverse order about a man with no long-term memory. A remake of the movie was announced on November 16.
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Chloe Grace Moretz was cast in Universal's new version of "The Little Mermaid," which may not bear much resemblance to the 1989 animated Disney movie.
Chloe Grace Moretz was cast in Universal's new version of "The Little Mermaid," which may not bear much resemblance to the 1989 animated Disney movie.
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Sony Pictures announced a remake of the 1995 special effects spectacular "Jumanji."
Sony Pictures announced a remake of the 1995 special effects spectacular "Jumanji."
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The action/conspiracy-obsessed series "Prison Break" is the latest series <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2015%2F06%2Fprison-break-limited-series-concept-paul-scheuring-wentworth-miller-fox-1201436784%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">getting a revival </a>at Fox, reuniting Wentworth Miller, left, and Dominic Purcell.
The action/conspiracy-obsessed series "Prison Break" is the latest series getting a revival at Fox, reuniting Wentworth Miller, left, and Dominic Purcell.
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Get ready for another round of rocking church music, as Disney plans to reboot the 1992 hit <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Fnews%2Fsister-act-remake-works-at-799813" target="_blank" target="_blank">"Sister Act."</a>
Get ready for another round of rocking church music, as Disney plans to reboot the 1992 hit "Sister Act."
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The '80s cartoon "Jem and the Holograms" is making the jump to live action and the big screen in October.
The '80s cartoon "Jem and the Holograms" is making the jump to live action and the big screen in October.
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"Heroes" was a massive hit for NBC several years ago (its popularity declining in subsequent seasons), and the network hopes "Heroes Reborn" can replicate that in the fall.
"Heroes" was a massive hit for NBC several years ago (its popularity declining in subsequent seasons), and the network hopes "Heroes Reborn" can replicate that in the fall.
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Netflix revived "Arrested Development" in 2013, years after the show had three seasons on Fox.
Netflix revived "Arrested Development" in 2013, years after the show had three seasons on Fox.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F06%2F02%2Fentertainment%2Fdwayne-johnson-big-trouble-little-china-thr-feat%2F">Dwayne Johnson will reportedly take Kurt Russell's role </a>in a new "Big Trouble in Little China."
Dwayne Johnson will reportedly take Kurt Russell's role in a new "Big Trouble in Little China."
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"The Mummy" was a blockbuster in 1999, and Universal Pictures wants to try it again.
"The Mummy" was a blockbuster in 1999, and Universal Pictures wants to try it again.
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The "Ghostbusters" get a new start in an upcoming movie featuring <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F01%2F27%2Fentertainment%2Ffeat-female-ghostbuster-cast-thr%2F">a group of women who ain't afraid of no ghost</a> (and <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F03%2F09%2Fentertainment%2Fghostbusters-universe-feat%2F">more "Ghostbusters" spinoffs are being planned</a>).
The "Ghostbusters" get a new start in an upcoming movie featuring a group of women who ain't afraid of no ghost (and more "Ghostbusters" spinoffs are being planned).
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"Alien Nation" was a cult movie that became a cult TV series, and plans are in the works for a new movie.
"Alien Nation" was a cult movie that became a cult TV series, and plans are in the works for a new movie.
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The TV adaptation of Stephen King's "It" frightened audiences in 1990, and it's coming to the big screen in two parts.
The TV adaptation of Stephen King's "It" frightened audiences in 1990, and it's coming to the big screen in two parts.
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"Green Lantern" didn't exactly thrill fans in 2011, but Warner Bros. will reboot the character in 2020.
"Green Lantern" didn't exactly thrill fans in 2011, but Warner Bros. will reboot the character in 2020.
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A third version of "Spider-Man" is coming soon from Marvel Studios, this time with a much younger actor in the lead.
A third version of "Spider-Man" is coming soon from Marvel Studios, this time with a much younger actor in the lead.
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Henry Cavill <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickeringmyth.com%2F2015%2F05%2Fnew-images-from-the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">brings "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." to the big screen,</a> based on the 1960s spy TV series, in August.
Henry Cavill brings "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." to the big screen, based on the 1960s spy TV series, in August.
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Ben Affleck will portray the latest Batman in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," set for release in March.
Ben Affleck will portray the latest Batman in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," set for release in March.
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"Point Break" is a cult classic, and<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DncvFAm4kYCo" target="_blank" target="_blank"> the trailer for the upcoming remake</a> drew mixed reviews.
"Point Break" is a cult classic, and the trailer for the upcoming remake drew mixed reviews.
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There's no Jackie Chan or Chris Tucker, but CBS has a "Rush Hour" series in the works for 2016.
There's no Jackie Chan or Chris Tucker, but CBS has a "Rush Hour" series in the works for 2016.
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