Let’s face it: we live in a politically correct society where speeding, drinking, smoking and many other things are seen as anti-social. So when a rumor surfaces that General Motors -of all corporations- is talking about funding a remake of The Cannonball Run (well, sans the smoking probably), it comes as a bit of a surprise.
For those of you too young to remember, the 1981 original’s storyline involved an illegal cross-country race, with no law left unbroken. Nevertheless, NY Magazine reported today that GM is in talks with producer Al Ruddy (The Godfather, Million Dollar Baby) about participating in the project in a big way.
But shortly after the story made headlines, GM spokesperson Tom Henderson posted a tweet denying any involvement: "I'm a GM spokesman. This is baseless speculation/rumor. GM wouldn't condone a project portraying reckless/drunken driving."
So there you have it; while a new Canonball may be in the works, General Motors doesn't want anything to do with a project that tolerates reckless driving (unless of course it's about saving the earth from a horde of Decepticons…)
4 Comments:
Typical vehicle for GM to drum up some much needed publicity, Guv-ment bailout $$$ notwithstanding.
What a shame, when I heard the news,I was rooting for GM for the first time in my life. Now it is back to not giving a damn. I mean it is a great opportunity for product placement, and lot of sleazy and crazy fun, that is what movie is supposed to be about, isn't it? Just look at franchises like Transporter, and Fast and Furious. But then again, may be they shouldn't make remakes of a classic film like that, just look at Footloose, what a disaster!!
I'll buy a ticket if Brock Yates does a cameo at the wheel of a Chevy Spark.
I doubt they will make the (Ford) Cobra or the Ferrari Daytona the stars of the show.
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