Labyrinth, the 1986 fantasy film which starred David Bowie, is to receive the reboot treatment.
Nicole Perlman, co-writer of the hugely successful Guardians of the Galaxy, has come on board to write the script for movie giant Sony's TriStar studio.
Cult favourite Labyrinth was the last film directed by Muppets creator Jim Henson. It told the story of a teenager (Jennifer Connelly) who had to navigate a fantastical maze to save her younger brother, who had been kidnapped by a goblin king, played by Bowie. The music icon recorded five songs for the film.
The original film was written by Monty Python member Terry Jones and was executive produced by George Lucas. Most of the characters were puppets created by the effects company Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
There has been a lot of negative reaction to the news on Twitter, with some fans expressing their despair at the idea of a reboot, as the original was "perfect", while another fan described it as "near-sacrilege". Fans have also expressed their distaste at the project moving forward so soon after Bowie's death on January 10.
Despite Labyrinth's legion of fans nowadays, it was a box-office disappointment at its time of release, but later received a new lease of life on home video.
It is not known if the new take is a re-imagining of the story or a sequel.
I can't begin to imagine how you make a good Labyrinth reboot in 2016.
— Joe Cunningham (@JoeCunningham14) January 23, 2016
A Labyrinth reboot in the works? NOOOOOOOO There is only one goblin King #BowieForever
— Melanie Usher (@mjgal) January 23, 2016
You guys. I'm not okay with this #Labyrinth reboot.
— Morgan Hoffman (@morganhoffman) January 23, 2016
WE DO NOT EVER NEED A LABYRINTH REBOOT. ESPECIALLY NOT NOW. THE ORIGINAL WAS PERFECT. https://t.co/ACiHNmBYH6
— Ellen Rose (@icklenellierose) January 23, 2016
.@hensoncompany Who is the Labyrinth reboot meant for? Fans of the original view it as near-sacrilege, and certainly don't want it.
— Wally Wackiman (@WallyWackiman) January 23, 2016
You know that news about a Labyrinth reboot/remake... How about NO?
— Marieke (@Mriek_today) January 23, 2016
@KujoChase but if it's not broke don't try to fix it? Especially with this Labyrinth reboot! Please don't ruin it for the sake of Bowie.
— Amy Awesome (@AmyAwes0me) January 23, 2016
