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John Singleton To Direct 'A-Team' Movie 
Published Friday, March 21, 2008 11:00 AM
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By Tai Saint Louis

A release date and director for the new theatrical adaptation of The A-Team have both been confirmed, AllHipHop.com has learned.

 

The new movie, due out June 12, 2009 will be directed by John Singleton, who has directed movies like Boyz n The Hood, Four Brothers, Baby Boy, Shaft and others.

 

The storyline of the popular 1980s TV series will be slightly updated to reflect the times. One definite change will be the backgrounds of the lead characters.

 

According to reports, writers Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have revamped the plot, transforming Hannibal, B.A. Baracus, Faceman, and Murdock from Vietnam Vets to veterans of the first Gulf War.

 

No casting announcements have been made, though rapper Ice Cube, who starred in Boyz n The Hood, has stated that he would be interested in taking Mr. T's legendary role, if Singleton was on board.

 

The A-Team debuted NBC in 1983, and remains a fan favorite, known for it's exaggerated use of violence and easily resolved plot lines.

 

Created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell, the show followed the adventures of four ex-Army Special Forces working as mercenaries for hire, while running from the military for a "crime they didn't commit."


Comments

 

Boss Up said:

finally a black director who is back to put out a quality movie
March 21, 2008 10:20 AM
 

Cypha Da Weapon said:

I wont see it unless my cuzin bring da bootleg over!
March 21, 2008 10:21 AM
 

Cypha Da Weapon said:

I'm all for bringin' da 80's back but this is ridiculous!
March 21, 2008 10:22 AM
 

Tommy K. said:

I might scope it out.
March 21, 2008 11:16 AM
 

Eight Mile Road Music News » John Singleton To Direct ‘A-Team’ Movie said:

March 21, 2008 11:22 AM
 

The Parkway Kid said:

DMV STAND UP!!....LISTEN TO THE MUSIC AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!..peace and love
March 21, 2008 11:26 AM
 

KST2G said:

I gotta disagree wit you Cypha, I'm TIRED of them trying to 80's back. And it ain't ok 'cause that's they made me at!! lol
March 21, 2008 11:28 AM
 

JRucker said:

thats whats up
March 21, 2008 11:45 AM
 

IManage said:

Has he directed an action movie before?

This will be a good look for John.  White America, watch out.  There is a black director other than Spike on the  loose.  

Hope it turns out good.  A-Team was that shit.
March 21, 2008 11:50 AM
 

big1on said:

A-team use to be my favorite. Don't know about that now.
March 21, 2008 12:10 PM
 

BLUNTBLAZER said:

BACK IN THA DAY THA A-TEAM WAS THA SHIT I HAD THA LUNCH BOX 2

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March 21, 2008 12:24 PM
 

SaluateYaGeneral said:

TOO BAD ITS NOT A-TEAM ALBUM FT HITCH AND RANSOM!!!!

JERSEY UNITE!!!!!

LETS DEAD ALL THE BEEF!!!

JOE BUDDEN, HITCH, AND RANSOM!!!

March 21, 2008 12:29 PM
 

Asher "Black Bomb" Sommer said:

Can't nobody beat the Original.
Why not get all original Actors.
It worked for Rocky already.
Better than cheesy remakes,
like Miami Vice. What's next.
21 Jump Street starring 50cent
and K-Fed. C'mon....
March 21, 2008 12:53 PM
 

therealest1 said:

A-Team was the shit! I own all 5 seasons of it on DVD. Great 80s show! But c'mon, this is an absolute insult. Those Hollywood Jews and crackers are really shit outta ideas to make all these adaptations of throwback T.V. shows. They always cast current era actors and actresses who never fit the look or steelo of the original characters on the original show. They just throw in whoever is popular at the time and try to sell the movie to the current demographic. Its just the modern way for those dirty Hollywood Jews and whiteys to come up on some dollars just like how they used to do when slavery was active. But since the slave trade is defunct, now they use these crappy movies to get a quick buck and unfortunately our stupid ass society will support this crap by going to see it. I mean John Singleton is a horrible director, his ass needs to be lynched for doing all those bad movies. Who's Hollywood Honkys' or Jews' dick is he sucking to get all these opportunities to make his crap? His ONLY great movie was Boyz N The Hood! Anything after that just plain sucked fat dick. I mean Higher Learning sucked, so much overacting, and he put his then girlfriend, that public pussy hoe with a big old forehead, giraffe neck, can't act for shit bitch, Tyra Banks in it to sell it. Stop with all these adaptations. These Hollywood Honkeys and Jews need to watch that South Park episode and learn from it to stop with all the remakes.
March 21, 2008 12:58 PM
 

therealest1 said:

On no, Black Bomb! Please don't give these corny Honkywood producers another crappy idea since they have none! They might just be reading this since they're so desperate for ideas. It might become a reality. K-Fart in a movie would be a disgrace to society. I mean they're going to try to make adaptations of virtually every T.V. show that existed, that's sad!
March 21, 2008 1:11 PM
 

Akaneon1 said:

Oh man whats with the racism? I can understand 'watch out white america' but all this other stuff man.

John Singleton is an awesome director who has made some great movies... the Shaft update with Samuel L. was beyond good. It was incredible.

But I hope they bring back Mr. T in some form. I pity the fool who doesn't like Mr. T.
March 21, 2008 1:17 PM
 

Daily Recap - 3/21/08 at SNICKA.com said:

March 21, 2008 4:07 PM
 

YDONTU said:

I PITTY Singleton if if don't bring back the man scared to fly--MR T.
March 22, 2008 12:19 AM
 

daz156 said:

how the hell they gonna release for JUNE 12TH ???? that is like 10-11 weeks away lol they don't even know who is starring in it yet !!!!!!!!!!! i think DEC 12th is more realistic, otherwise it will be shit cos aint no way you makin a quality film in that time frame....
March 25, 2008 9:21 AM
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