The Verge reports that “Time Bandits,” the classic fantasy adventure film, is getting a new streaming release on Apple TV+. The series is set to premiere in JULY 2024, offering a fresh take on the beloved story, potentially introducing it to a new generation of viewers while rekindling nostalgia for longtime fans.
42 Replies to “The Verge reports that “Time Bandits,” the classic fantasy adventure film, is getting a new streaming release on Apple TV+. The series is set to premiere in JULY 2024, offering a fresh take on the beloved story, potentially introducing it to a new generation of viewers while rekindling nostalgia for longtime fans.”
Still not enough for me to get Apple TV. Hope it does well though
“The streamer just announced that Time Bandits, an adaptation of the 1981 Terry Gilliam film of the same name, will premiere on July 24th. “
Thai s not 20th may!!
It really is a brilliantly evil business model streaming services have created: remember “cut the cord, no more cable”, now you pay monthly no matter how bad the shows are to maybe watch one or two shows and then again to another streaming service to watch another and before you know it, you are paying more than cable was to watch remakes of stuff you used to watch on cable.
“55 species of parrot! Nipples for men! Slugs! He created slugs, they can’t think they can’t speak they can’t operate machinery! Are we not in the hands of a lunatic!”
I’m open minded about this. But they best not ruin evil as he is one of my favourite ever characters, played by the brilliant David Warner. Who sadly died a few years ago. I met him at a trek convention about 11 years ago he was a lovely man, and I spoke at length with him about time bandits, he loved working on that film and with Terry gilliam, he said it was such an imaginative film. He was gutted when I told him I forgot to bring my copy of the map for him to sign
Napoleon will be mad as he likes little people hitting each other. That will be a 👎from him. Also will they no longer be In charge of trees and shrubs for someone’s agenda?
Could be good. It won’t be Gilliams but no problem with shows based on original properties. I just hope it does its own thing rather than try to recreate the movie directly like that awful hitchhikers guide to the galaxy film did.
Apparently dwarf actors are being forced out so as not to offend dwarves. I think the biggest insult is that they’re being replaced with Will Ferrell! 🤣
If they’re calling the pic pictured “Time Bandits”, I feel a lawsuit coming! Lol Now, if they titled it what it’s SUPPOSED to be (according to the pic) that would be awesome!
I thought my childhood was pretty good, apparently I was wrong and all memories have to be re-booted…another destroyed classic, thanks Hollywood. Are you all so hopped up on Ozempic and vape juice that you can’t create an original thought for a show or movie?
Nothing about that teaser photo says “Time Bandits” to me. Just another classic IP being milked for nostalgia money. Sure, I hope I’m pleasantly surprised, but nothing coming out of modern entertainment gives me any reason to hold out any hope.
Still not enough for me to get Apple TV. Hope it does well though
“The streamer just announced that Time Bandits, an adaptation of the 1981 Terry Gilliam film of the same name, will premiere on July 24th. “
Thai s not 20th may!!
There was absolutely nothing wrong with the 1981 classic!!!
They gotta have the Supreme Being be terrifying and I’m all good 🤣
Why am I not surprised & annoyed…
…Let’s just remake the Godfather while we’re at it?
It really is a brilliantly evil business model streaming services have created: remember “cut the cord, no more cable”, now you pay monthly no matter how bad the shows are to maybe watch one or two shows and then again to another streaming service to watch another and before you know it, you are paying more than cable was to watch remakes of stuff you used to watch on cable.
There is already a movie about time bandits and I bet its better than this
Did anyone notify Terry Gilliam?
He was opposed to a remake unless it featured little people like the original
Where are the Little People?
Scifi Imaginarium might want to fix your post. It was announced on May 20th and will premiere on July 24th.
Mum! Dad! Don’t touch it, it’s pure evil!!!!
Never thought I’d see this pop up again. Just watched the movie last week.
What a classic movie. Be interesting to see if it does it justice.
I hope they gave some little people jobs and didn’t just shrink regular sized actors down.
I do hope it’s good. ‘Time Bandits’ is a true classic.
Is it the film or is it based on the film?
I hope those in the photo are the “historical heroes” the boy encountered while with the Imps.
Guess I miss out. I don’t do apple TV, besides that…why would I want to watch a show where bigots hired Daikini instead of Dwarves 😡
From the image, you can see it’s all wrong.
“Here lies originality. Sacrificed to the Streaming Gods in the search for content.”
I guess they didn’t ask themselves if they should…
This was an iconic film. It doesn’t need a re-make, especially if the re-make is drowning in DEI.
Oh come on man I thought this one would be safe.
“55 species of parrot! Nipples for men! Slugs! He created slugs, they can’t think they can’t speak they can’t operate machinery! Are we not in the hands of a lunatic!”
I’m open minded about this. But they best not ruin evil as he is one of my favourite ever characters, played by the brilliant David Warner. Who sadly died a few years ago. I met him at a trek convention about 11 years ago he was a lovely man, and I spoke at length with him about time bandits, he loved working on that film and with Terry gilliam, he said it was such an imaginative film. He was gutted when I told him I forgot to bring my copy of the map for him to sign
Shane that such an epic movie will be known to a new generation as “apple’s time bandits”. This disturbs me
If there isn’t a giant wearing a boat as a hat, I’m out😁
“Fresh take” equals “no thanks”.
Napoleon will be mad as he likes little people hitting each other. That will be a 👎from him. Also will they no longer be In charge of trees and shrubs for someone’s agenda?
Yeah ’cause that worked so well for Willow.
Gawd, the TV/Movie industry ran out of new ideas years ago. Stop recycling and do new stuff.
Looks like Will Farrel on the right
So diverse and brave and edgy with no actual little people. All the check boxes complete for an absolute stellar AAA+ production.
/endsarcasm
Let’s not give little people a job . Good job guys
David Rappaport’s comedy timing made the original film. I hope this works but the original had some gem chemistry.
Glad it’s being remade. The original has so much wasted potential.
Could be good. It won’t be Gilliams but no problem with shows based on original properties. I just hope it does its own thing rather than try to recreate the movie directly like that awful hitchhikers guide to the galaxy film did.
Oh look. They just moved all the DEI hires from the failed Snow White and the 7 full sized diversity actors (except Dwarves) movie.
Apparently dwarf actors are being forced out so as not to offend dwarves. I think the biggest insult is that they’re being replaced with Will Ferrell! 🤣
I wonder how the modern world will portray the original humour.
If they’re calling the pic pictured “Time Bandits”, I feel a lawsuit coming! Lol Now, if they titled it what it’s SUPPOSED to be (according to the pic) that would be awesome!
I thought my childhood was pretty good, apparently I was wrong and all memories have to be re-booted…another destroyed classic, thanks Hollywood. Are you all so hopped up on Ozempic and vape juice that you can’t create an original thought for a show or movie?
Nothing about that teaser photo says “Time Bandits” to me. Just another classic IP being milked for nostalgia money. Sure, I hope I’m pleasantly surprised, but nothing coming out of modern entertainment gives me any reason to hold out any hope.