Ice Cube to play Mr. Kotter in a movie about Welcome Back Kotter

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Ice Cube is not ashamed to admit that when it comes to "Welcome Back, Kotter," the 1970s series that helped launch John Travolta's acting career, there "was no bigger fan than me." And Cube is thrilled about his latest role — as the lead in Hollywood's big-screen adaptation of the sitcom classic.

According to Variety, Ice Cube has signed on to both star in and produce "Welcome Back, Kotter," and the rapper's "very excited to be able to put a new twist on it." The rapper/actor — who executive produces the FX reality series "Black. White." — has inked a deal with Dimension Films, the company that will be releasing "Kotter." Production is expected to begin this fall with Tom Brady ("The Hot Chick," "The Animal") in final negotiations to direct and write the script.
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Words can't even describe how horrible an idea this is.
 
Even saw the lights of the goodyear blimp
And it read Gabe Kotter's a pimp
Drunk as hell but no throwing up
Half way home and my pager still blowing up
Today I didn't even have to use my A.K.
I got to say it was a good day.
 
[quote name='wubb']The guy behind The Hot Chick and The Animal is also on board? Can't miss.[/QUOTE]

Yea, it wasn't bad enough they are going to fuck with the entire show (cmon, Ice Cube has no chance in hell of pulling off the character the way Gabe Kaplan did it), but then you get this shit ass director on board.

I'm almost expecting Rob Schneider to be Horshack or something... no, wait, they will probably cast him as Washington.
 
Oh good, I'll be looking forward to the BARNEY MILLER and STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO remakes soon. Holy Shit, Abe Vegoda can still play FISH! :p

I wonder if they cast a whiney jewish actor as Horshack if the JDL will stage a massive protest :)

Horeshack: "MIIISSSTTAAAAHHH KOTTTAAAAHH! MISTTTAAH KOTTTAAAHHH!"

Mr. Kotter "SHUT THE fuck UP, BITCH!....y'all gonna get yo' LEARN on now, niggas be all ignorant n' shit"

Someone call the Academy.
 
When is Hollywood gonna learn that people hate "urbanization" of classic shows. Case in point - The Honeymooners. And does anyone care about Welcome Back Cotter anymore?
 
Are you kidding? This is the best news possibly ever.

Oh, what, you guys wanted someone who could "do the role justice?" Yeah, as if a fucking "Welcome Back Kotter" movie is going to be good anyway.

GHEEEAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
 
Isn't this going to be 'reimagined' as 'Sup, Kotta?

This is NOT the same man that "messed around, got a triple-double". This is NOT the same guy that was "Steady Mobbin'" past the bootlegger selling T-shirts with "'You Can't Touch This' on the front". This CAN'T be a former member of N.W.A. He was replicated and replaced in the public eye years ago.

Ah, well...this sort of (B.S.) 'color-blind' remake isn't really anything new. The Honeymooners, anyone? (EDIT: I should really try reading the thread first next time) Watch John Travolta do a beyond-horrible 'cheeky' cameo.
 
[quote name='HeadRusch']
I wonder if they cast a whiney jewish actor as Horshack if the JDL will stage a massive protest :)
[/quote]

Ben Stiller immediately came to mind.
 
I think the only way this movie could possibly be salvaged is if it just shows Ice Cube sitting around a tv and watching Welcome Back Kotter.

Yes. For an hour and a half. "Look at dem crazy crackaz. Sheeeet."
 
did anyone else think that the teachers wife in the original tv series was really hott? man i used to be nuts for her as a kid but eh that was then same for the first 2 threes company chicks. oh yeah this movie will fail and of course asthon kutcher will be vinny bobarino , nick cannon will be Freddie "Boom-Boom" Washington ( or maybe that black guy who was on the show what i like about you). , that weird looking guy from road trip will be horshack, and epstein will be played by some random mexican character( id say freddy prince junior but hes too old and not mexican looking enough).........whose a really popular young latino/mexican actor right now? oh yeah maybe that shia lebouef kid could do epstein he used to have curly hair liek his and hes good at being goofy.
 
[quote name='lokizz']did anyone else think that the teachers wife in the original tv series was really hott? man i used to be nuts for her as a kid but eh that was then same for the first 2 threes company chicks. oh yeah this movie will fail and of course asthon kutcher will be vinny bobarino , nick cannon will be Freddie "Boom-Boom" Washington ( or maybe that black guy who was on the show what i like about you). , that weird looking guy from road trip will be horshack, and epstein will be played by some random mexican character( id say freddy prince junior but hes too old and not mexican looking enough).........whose a really popular young latino/mexican actor right now? oh yeah maybe that shia lebouef kid could do epstein he used to have curly hair liek his and hes good at being goofy.[/quote]

Good call on the Horshack character (DJ Qualls):

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I'm pretty sure that the students will be mostly unknowns, as that's cheaper, even Mr. Demi Moore wouldn't lower himself to this, and most of those actors mentioned are too old at this point. Expect one or two very young hip-hop stars and some total no-names to fill out the Sweathog roster.

Also, expect me to not give a shit about anything related to this project from the instant I click "Post Quick Reply" and on.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Words can't even describe how horrible an idea this is.[/quote]
amen. only in america would someone choose Ice Cube to play Mr. Kotter. off the top of my head...friggin Ice Tea would be a better Mr. Kotter. what about that one dude who had a show on the WB? what's his name? the one who travels with the "kings of comedy." he would be the closest, i believe.
 
[quote name='GoofyPenguin']amen. only in america would someone choose Ice Cube to play Mr. Kotter. off the top of my head...friggin Ice Tea would be a better Mr. Kotter. what about that one dude who had a show on the WB? what's his name? the one who travels with the "kings of comedy." he would be the closest, i believe.[/quote]

Bernie Mac?
 
[quote name='GoofyPenguin']amen. only in america would someone choose Ice Cube to play Mr. Kotter. off the top of my head...friggin Ice Tea would be a better Mr. Kotter. what about that one dude who had a show on the WB? what's his name? the one who travels with the "kings of comedy." he would be the closest, i believe.[/QUOTE]

Haha, we already had one "king of comedy" fuck up an old sitcom, we don't need another one doing the same :p
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Haha, we already had one "king of comedy" fuck up an old sitcom, we don't need another one doing the same :p[/quote]


that is interesting cedric did that lame honeymooners remix that went straight to garbage and then bernie mac did the remake to guess whose coming to dinner and steve harvey was in that lame remake of cant buy me love. seems dl hugley was the only one of the 4 to escape shit remake syndrome.
 
Another proud BlackSploiTation flick to join the ranks of classics like BLACKULA, COFFY, SWEET JESUS PREACHER MAN, and THE AVENGING DISCO GODFATHER.
 
if youre gonna redo blacksploitation then dolemite all the way. damn junkies you need to quit thats why brothas in the ghetto cant have shit!!!!
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']Tom Brady is writing and directing?
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I always knew he was making some extra money on the side directing and writing shitty movies.[/quote]

:D That's exactly what I thought when I first read this story.
 
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