‘Watchmen’ director Nicole Kassell to remake ‘The Wizard of Oz’

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Sofia Vergara threw it all the way back to the 80s on Wednesday as she shared a clip of herself filmed during her days living in Barranquilla, Colombia.MORE: Sofia Vergara, 49, showcases incredible figure - and fans are freaking outThe actress, 49, can be seen sunbathing by a pool alongside her friends whilst showing off her incredible figure in a black bikini. In the video, Sofia is also sporting a fringe and dark brown hair and has a big smile on her face - and fans were left shocked at how gorgeous she looked back then and how little she has changed since.WATCH: Sofia Vergara stuns in video taken during her teenage years"Perfect," wrote one, whilst another asked: "Were you ever not absolutely stunning?" A third added: "I bet you never imagined at that time that you'd be where you are now.

Few things attract the attention of Hollywood more than the smell of a remake/reboot. The latest in a never-ending stream of remake announcements is the news that “Watchmen” and “The Woodsman” director, Nicole Kassell has been tapped to helm a remake of “The Wizard of Oz.” READ MORE: ‘The Three Musketeers’: Eva Green, Vincent Cassel And Vicky Krieps To Star In Two-Part Feature Film Adaptation Or rather, a new adaptation of L.

A new adaptation of the classic children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is heading to the big screen, Fox News can confirm. L.

according to a Deadline report. The film from New Line will be directed by Nicole Kassell of HBO’s popular “Watchmen.” Here’s an idea for her: Drive down to Ace Hardware, buy a jackhammer and rip up the Yellow Brick Road so nobody can ever access it again.

The Woodsman director Nicole Kassell is set to helm the movie adaptation of L. Frank Baum's kids novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for New Line.

Get ready for a whole new take on the world of Oz.

A Wizard of Oz remake is in the works!

Also Read: 'Black Adam': Quintessa Swindell to Play Cyclone in Dwayne Johnson Superhero Movie“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was published in 1900 and became an instant hit, inspiring thirteen additional “Oz” books. Considered “America’s greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale” by the Library of Congress, it has been adapted several times to different media including the classic 1939 musical film “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterHold on to your ruby red slippers and repave the yellow brick road: A “Wizard of Oz” remake is in the works at New Line Cinema.Nicole Kassell (“Watchmen”) is directing the film, an adaptation of L.

EXCLUSIVE: Watchmen director Nicole Kassell has been set to direct New Line’s feature adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved American children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Temple Hill partners Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey are producing with Marc Platt. Isaac Klausner will be executive producer.