'80s idols to reunite

Bearcat729 · 06-21-2006, 03:31 PM

Ugh I wish this was a story from the Onion. Why would anyone think this could be a good idea?

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...4?cs=1&s=h&p=0

'80s idols to reunite for 'Coreys'
Feldman, Haim ink dev't deal with RDF USA

By DENISE MARTIN

Former teen heartthrobs Corey Feldman and Corey Haim have teamed with RDF USA ("Wife Swap") on "The Coreys," a hybrid improv comedy that would center on fictional versions of themselves a la "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Show will be one of the first RDF produces Stateside outside the reality genre. Company does big business overseas in a range of genres including scripted drama, comedy and longform, and it's looking to expand its presence in the U.S. Last year, RDF produced sitcom pilot "The Weekend" for CBS.

"The Coreys" picks up with Feldman living the comfortable suburban life with his wife Suzie and son, until circumstances bring his old pal Haim back into the picture. Episodes would follow Haim -- single and the total opposite of Feldman -- as he shakes life up for the Feldmans.

RDF USA exec VP of current/development Greg Goldman said because Feldman and Haim have been friends on and off screen for several years, the chemistry between the two " just pops off the screen."

RDF will begin pitching the project to broadcast and cable networks on Thursday. Goldman says he's counting on the "huge nostalgia factor" to result in compelling TV.

"Everyone feels like we know the Coreys," Goldman said. "They are, for all intents and purposes, brothers. One moment they're having knock-out fights, and the next moments they're hugging as if nothing had happened."

Feldman and Haim met on the set of "The Lost Boys" and appeared in several movies together, including "License to Drive," "Dream a Little Dream" and "Blown Away."

Izulde · 06-21-2006, 03:36 PM

Unless there's lots of hot naked chicks like were common in Corey 80s movies, I ain't watching.

rkmsuf · 06-21-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Unless there's lots of hot naked chicks like were common in Corey 80s movies, I ain't watching.

like you even know who they are

Franklinnoble · 06-21-2006, 03:49 PM

Dude... if Mark Gastineu's ex-wife and daughter can get a reality TV show, anyone can. I stopped expecting TV to be creative right about the time Miami Vice was canceled.

Maple Leafs · 06-21-2006, 03:50 PM

"Allegory."

Izulde · 06-21-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

like you even know who they are

Uh, yeah I know who both Coreys are, fubu. I was alive and well in the 80s.

CamEdwards · 06-21-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

like you even know who they are

Don't forget, Izulde is the world's oldest frat boy.

DeToxRox · 06-21-2006, 04:18 PM

License to Drive is a damn good movie.

Anthony · 06-21-2006, 04:57 PM

i went on my first date to go see License to Drive.

ok, my mom came along too, but let's not be picky. i asked my date if i could kiss her and she said no, i think it was cuz my mom was cockblocking me. still, i was 9 and my date turned 11, that's gotta count for something.

Passacaglia · 06-21-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

i went on my first date to go see License to Drive.

ok, my mom came along too, but let's not be picky. i asked my date if i could kiss her and she said no, i think it was cuz my mom was cockblocking me. still, i was 9 and my date turned 11, that's gotta count for something.

To be fair, we've all turned 11 by now. Except maybe Shorty.

dawgfan · 06-21-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

i went on my first date to go see License to Drive.

ok, my mom came along too, but let's not be picky. i asked my date if i could kiss her and she said no, i think it was cuz my mom was cockblocking me. still, i was 9 and my date turned 11, that's gotta count for something.

Your sister doesn't count.

oliegirl · 06-21-2006, 05:10 PM

I love just about everything about the 80's, but even this sounds like a bad idea to me...

Maple Leafs · 06-21-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

ok, my mom came along too, but let's not be picky. i asked my date if i could kiss her and she said no

Why would you need to ask your date's permission to kiss your own mother?

Draft Dodger · 06-21-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Why would you need to ask your date's permission to kiss your own mother?

prison rules is prison rules

Groundhog · 06-21-2006, 09:34 PM

They can have Screetch as a guest star, and a cameo-appearance from the fat kid from Goonies.

06-21-2006, 03:36 PM	#2
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Unless there's lots of hot naked chicks like were common in Corey 80s movies, I ain't watching. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

06-21-2006, 03:50 PM	#5
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	"Allegory." __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

06-21-2006, 09:34 PM	#15
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	They can have Screetch as a guest star, and a cameo-appearance from the fat kid from Goonies. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-21-2006, 03:49 PM	#4
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Dude... if Mark Gastineu's ex-wife and daughter can get a reality TV show, anyone can. I stopped expecting TV to be creative right about the time Miami Vice was canceled.

06-21-2006, 04:18 PM	#8
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	License to Drive is a damn good movie.

06-21-2006, 04:57 PM	#9
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i went on my first date to go see License to Drive. ok, my mom came along too, but let's not be picky. i asked my date if i could kiss her and she said no, i think it was cuz my mom was cockblocking me. still, i was 9 and my date turned 11, that's gotta count for something.

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