Allow me to Liz Lemon this – SHUT IT DOWN.
When I first heard there was going to be a live-action Jem and the Holograms from Jon M. Chu, I was actually pretty excited. I was a huge fan of the group, show, dolls, etc. growing up and I was interested to see what they would come up with, even if the concept did leave something to be desired.
But then original Jem series creator Christy Marx revealed she wasn’t going to be involved with the project, or had even been approached originally (Chu later spoke with her.). She also pointed out there wasn’t a women to be found working on the project.
Hrm.
Now, Collider has talked with Jason Blum, one of the producers on the film, and received a few more details.
“Most of the time, low-budget wide release is scary, but if you have a brand, I think you can do a low-budget wide release movie that isn’t necessarily scary,” Blum said. “So, that’s why we’re doing Jem. It’s our model, it’s just a different genre. It’s Jon M. Chu directing, and he’s awesome.”
He also added they’ll be going for a PG-rated film and, “We start shooting right away. Very soon. In like three weeks.”
Reminder, this film was announced last month. I mean sure, Jem could be done low-budget but between that and what seems to be a rush job, I am not hopeful for the end result.
The team had also asked for fans to give input on costumes and casting of which they say they’ve received thousands. Here’s an update video they posted with a few of them, including straight-up audition tapes. They should maybe consider hiring a few of them.
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