Movie news: Restorations, pirates, etc.

Anyone who's ever enjoyed a good art-house revival tends to feel a slight flutter of arousal at the word "restoration." Warner Bros. will bring that treatment to films with a bit more mainstream appeal, announcing it plans to restore such films as Blade Runner, Bonnie And Clyde, and Cool Hand Luke for digital re-releases. Also included: The Dirty Harry movies Magnum Force and Sudden Impact. (Reuters)

Johnny Depp says he might want to do the whole pirate thing one more time. (Associated Press)

Mike Myers will star in a new film version of The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, based on James Thurber's short story. Hey, anything that isn't Shrek, Mike. (Variety)

 
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