Robert Zemeckis Isn't Headed For Oz

Remaking a perfect movie? Not the best idea in the world.

When we're talking about a universally beloved movie (one that generations have grown up adoring since the 1940s), that's when you hear genuine groans from both nerds like us and the general public alike when the term "remake" is batted around. And that was just the reaction when news hit the fan of Robert Zemeckis being in talks with Warner Brothers for a Wizard of Oz remake, itself a remake if we're going to get specific.

But if any filmmaker is off-their-rocker enough to take on an Oz remake, it won't be Bob Z. His publicist whole-heartedly confirmed he won't be taking directing duties to Entertainment Weekly. Although a meeting between him and the studios occurred – which was basically what "TOLDJA" (where the item originated) said.

If he rejected Superman like he claims (Get the impression it was the other way around), what would make a Wizard of Oz remake better? He'll instead focus his attention on a project of equal "Ugh, really?" status – the motion-capture Yellow Submarine update at Disney.