[25] Since 2007, Fox considered a remake of Romancing the Stone with the possibility of a "reboot" of a series. Thats when the biting incident came up. : It feeds right into the Amazon. Turner, Douglas and DeVito would later reunite in the unrelated film The War of the Roses. And just to throw another log on the fire, he is reportedly worth about $145 million. : We went back to the location, dove in the water and we found this Rolex watch., I dont know, replied Douglas. : Three decades after they appeared together in Romancing the Stone, Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito, both 71-years-old, are still close friends. But what could have been a promising career in screenwriting was cut short. Stop! ", "He (Douglas) originally intended to have Debra Winger in the role of Joan, but they didn't seem to get along as well as he'd hoped," Turner wrote. : Six months after the events in Romancing the Stone, Joan Wilder's ( Kathleen Turner) and Jack Colton's ( Michael Douglas) romance has grown stale. Jack Colton ", "Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones to co-star in film 'Racing The Monsoon', "The 'Romancing the Stone' remake is now a TV series, but there has been no further word on it since", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Jewel_of_the_Nile&oldid=1127872647, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Peter DePalma as Missionary (as Peter De Palma), Party (No Sheep Is Safe Tonight) The Willesden Dodgers (5:10), This page was last edited on 17 December 2022, at 03:38. [5] Location shooting took place at Villefranche-sur-Mer and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrs, Cannes, France, Ait Benhaddou near Ouarzazate[6] and Meknes, Morocco, among other locations, including Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah. Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com. Douglas recalled that the gator, whose jaw was wired shut by trainers, dove into the bay after attacking him. : Joan Wilder ", "RCA SelectaVision VideoDisc FAQ - Why did RCA abandon further development of the CED system in April 1984? I promise you. The alligator took the guys hand and spun and took him down and under.. A dowdy romantic-adventure writer is hurled into a real-life adventure in the Colombian jungle in order to save her sister, who will be killed if a treasure map is not delivered to her captors. Ian Maisel Expand search. [as she folds the map over itself, it creates an image of a waterfall] To Lupe's Escape. About five to life in the States, a couple of centuries down here. Press J to jump to the feed. Jack Colton No, senor, see we Juan USA TODAY has reached out to Winger's reps for comment. Shortly after, an Arab, Tarak (Paul David Magid), informs Jack about Omar's true intentions and claims that Omar has the "Jewel of the Nile"; just as Tarak finishes his explanations, the Angelina explodes from a bomb set by one of Omar's men. Its not the tone of Romancing. Its more the tone of War of the Roses., Its no secret that the studio was very negative when executives saw the first cut of the film, Douglas said. She bit me in the arm. I watched it and Jewel of the Nile all the time on VHS. : : Jack Colton What are you doing? Winger said she was ultimately dismayed bythe film, and feltthe storydid not appropriately honor the original, real-life players. : (Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images). In those days, there was a tremendous amount of separation between television acting and film acting. ", CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner on the set of "Romancing the Stone," which was directed by Robert Zemeckis. There were alligators, mud and plenty of back-and-forth with the studio not to mention a tragedy after it opened. [seeing something on the map] Michael Douglas claimed that Debra Winger was set to star alongside him in "Romancing the Stone," but she lost the role after a bizarre incident. According to the actor, he and Winger met. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Michael Douglas says he's never been in psychotherapy, and he doesn't engage in self-analysis. That nice man who pulled a gun on you? The worst thing happened, said Douglas. Market data provided by Factset. Romancing The Stone combined a fun adventure with the potent chemistry between Turner and Douglas, and while the studio expected little from it, it turned out to be a surprise hit. So they're ransoming your sister for this El Corazon. : Where you going? Her voice has got its recognition as she has used her voice in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Monster House. Joan Wilder Right. Oh, was that the first moment when I saved your ass? : Then you know how they all end. Michael Douglas He was 39, now 78 years old. as Ralph. What the hell do they want? Where is it? Zobacz wybrane przez nas produkty dla hasa romancing the home decor": unikatowe, personalizowane i rcznie robione przedmioty z naszych sklepw. 2:14. While The Jewel of the Nile grossed almost as much as its predecessor, the film was much less successful critically and effectively killed the franchise. Drinking? Joan flies to Colombia to rescue her in an adventure that introduces her to the love of her life, Jack T. Colton (Michael Douglas). Joan Wilder : Don't we? What about my sister? The most 80s pic of my childhood, maybe of anybody's. 127. Winger said she thought Davis "did OK," noting that "I certainly dont begrudge any of them." The film follows a New York City . Came down here in a coffee boat, about a year and a half ago. Jack Colton : What, the one without the bridge? He was due to undergo eight weeks of radiation . "[9], Colin Greenland reviewed The Jewel of the Nile for White Dwarf #77, and stated that "The Jewel of the Nile is the sequel to Romancing the Stone, another adventure fantasy with just the right pinch of preposterousness. Danny DeVito He was 39, now 78 years old. Zolo screams in agony as Jack, Joan, Elaine and Iran and Raph watch in shock and horror]. Joan Wilder : : Yes, Michael Douglas was born into Hollywood royalty. Released in March 1984, Romancing the Stone was a box office hit with $115 million worldwide. "[21], Then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan viewed this film at Camp David in January 1986. Romancing the Stone: The Golden Ages of British Sculpture ep.1. They might believe you, but just one thing: don't mention my name. Joan Wilder At a book signing engagement, Joan meets Omar Khalifa (Spiros Focs), a charming Arab ruler who wants Joan to write his biography. A fire breaks out, engulfing Omar's stage. OK. OK. Let's got for it. If you've found a photo, or a photo essay, of people from the past looking fantastic, here's the place to share it. : One of his earliest hits, "Romancing the Stone," was a . [7][8][4], At the time, both Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas only made the sequel because they were contractually obligated to do so, although Douglas was much more invested in the film as its producer. : Cartagena? Jack Colton [defensively] : Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. Jungle. Winger, who had trained withthe Chicago Cubs for three months for the role, said the actors did not train long enough to look convincing playing baseballon screen except for Lori Petty and Davis who"did OK,"she admits. Whoo! So, when they start to open their mouth, you step on their head. The song performed by Billy Ocean, "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going", became a major international hit, reaching #1 in the UK and #2 in the US. : Great popcorn movie! Joan Wilder But Romancing the Stone was also a bear to make on location in the jungles around Veracruz and Hidalgo in Mexico where the production was beset with rain, mud and creepy crawlies. Joan Wilder : The film was later passed '12' uncut in the UK in 2001. So, we're sitting right in the middle of it. Hi. Like Romancing the Stone, the opening scene takes place in one of Joan's novels. 30. r/OldSchoolCool. 'Basic Instinct,' 30 years later: Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas recall 'great memories' and 'a little controversy'. With El Corazon in your pocket. [coolly] This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, [to Joan] Juan Jack Colton [13], The use of a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon mockup was a key element of the main characters' escaping from a fortified town. All right. : I knew it would happen. The Smallfoot actor, 73, revealed the two were filming their 1984 movie Romancing the Stone when Douglas, 73, was . I remember Danny Devito was hilarious in this flick. "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going", performed by Billy Ocean, and "The Jewel of the Nile", performed by Precious Wilson, play during the film and in the end credits respectively. : : : I even read one of your books. It was really a boys club, but they let me in because Im a tomboy., That willingness to get muddy came in handy when Turner had to do a scene that involved walking through a marshy area filled with gators. It was very, very tough, said Zemeckis. Who told you this bus was going to Cartagena? It's beautiful. It was a night sequence and we moved the lights over to where it was. It was Temple that came out in 1984. Jack Colton : [Note 1] Al-Julhara tells Joan that Omar plans to declare himself ruler of all of the Arab world at a ceremony in the city of Kadir. Hi. With Rob Lowe" podcastin an episode released Thursday,sharing that Winger bit him on the arm after having dinner and "knocking back some tequilas" with him and directorRobert Zemeckis. Michael Douglas is revealing that Debra Winger was set to star in "Romancing the Stone," but in a way, she bit her chances goodbye. Jack Colton Joan Wilder : I thought you were donating a kidney or something. : Everyone watches El Corazon through the air in an impressive arch. [22], Talk of a third film, again starring Douglas, Turner and DeVito, never got beyond a draft. Thank you! Company Credits Jack Colton Jack Colton : We were on our own., The studios top choice to play Joan was Debra Winger. Yeah. You know you just got to get out there - all by yourself - nobody else around. : Joan Wilder : What we didnt know was the wire had gotten loose and gotten off., The two trainers took a boat over to where the gator was and got into the water. Put the goods in the bag. Ralph But they told me this bus Jack Colton What the hell are you doing? Winger was the studios top choice to star in the film as Joan Wilder, a romance novelist who falls in love with a bird hunter (Douglas) while on an adventure in the Colombian jungle. [Zolo motions to one of cronies, who hits Jack in the groin. Seriously, I'd really like to know. The Jewel of the Nile sends its characters off on a new adventure in a fictional African desert, in an effort to find the fabled "Jewel of the Nile". that movie was absolutely amazing, when you were going to the theater for a night out, in 1984. : Joan Wilder Moderators remove posts from feeds for a variety of reasons, including keeping communities safe, civil, and true to their purpose. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "I dont know, man, Im thinking, This could be rough. She seems interested, and I go back, and shes broken the skin!". What do you want? Release Dates Filming & Production I promise you we'll do that. [a crocodile emerges and bites Zolo's hand]. : This river is the main water supply for many villages. Jack Colton Joan Wilder I'm not a fan of romantic comedies, but this is one exception to that. I don't care. Filming in North Africa was dogged with problems from unbearable 120-degree-Fahrenheit heat to problems with the local crew but the most troubling concern was that the director showed that he was not up to the task of helming an action film. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Just tell them everything. : While we were down in Mexico shooting, we found out later he was spewing all this vitriol about how were out of control and this director doesnt know what hes doing., The Cocoon producers, Zemeckis said, were hearing all of this stuff constantly coming out of Mexico. Me, in 1996, Durban, South Africa, getting ready to watch the first ever WWE (then "WWF") live tour to South Africa. [falling down a mudslide] : What did you do, wake up this morning and say, "Today, I'm going to ruin a man's life"? : Ralph, using a giant crane, helps Jack reach Joan in the nick of time; he kicks Omar over the side and down into the flames, killing him. Michael Douglas claimed that Debra Winger was set to star alongside him in "Romancing the Stone," but she lost the role after a bizarre incident. Madonna, coming off her role as Breathless Mahoney in 1990's"Dick Tracy," signed on as center fielder Mae Mordabito in the story of the first female professional baseball league. Quit steering. : Free shipping for many products! Jack Colton Juan : : I knew I couldn't depend on you! We got him to the hospital in time. Jack Colton Joan Wilder We use cookies to improve your experience on Flicks, analyse traffic, and measure ads. We went back and shot that stuff and it helped her character a lot.. : You got the map! Can you tell me where the nearest town is? So, that's what I want. Juan Awesome adventure-comedy with romantic undertones. Of course. AAAAAAAAUUUUGGGGHHHHHHHHH! 01 Mar 2023 16:20:37 [26] By 2011, the remake was re-worked as a television series.[27]. : Jack Colton : Joan Wilder I'm what? Ava DuVernay, Toby Emmerich, Michael Douglas to Speak at Produced By Conference, 'The Kominsky Method': Kathleen Turner Set to Reunite With Michael Douglas in Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE). [taking out a remote control and pressing a button, a bridge raises and the jeep jumps over the river]. The Jewel of the Nile is a 1985 American action-adventure romantic comedy film directed by Lewis Teague and produced by Michael Douglas, who also starred in the lead role, and reunites with co-stars Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito all reprising their roles. Yeah, all the rooms have baths. It's not that he's naive, it's that he's lived his life by a combination of instinct, ferocious. : I've never been anybody's best time. : But the heart of what? I haven't done anything lately! [8] During filming in Morocco, Douglas and Turner, flying in an executive jet aircraft, had a near-accident when their aircraft wing struck the runway in a heavy landing. To get a 'PG' rating in the UK, a scene near the end where the villain gets his hand bitten off by a crocodile was removed. This review of Romancing the Stone (1984) was written by Jeff B on 05 August 2011. [Jack and Joan find the stone in a cave] We couldnt get a direct answer whether she was committed or not and we had concerns after being down [to Mexico} with Bob on locations and seeing how difficult it was going to be. After one massive night scene that was hours in setup, and cast and crew in place, it was only then that someone noticed that there was no film in the cameras. Jack Colton Joan Wilder Joan Wilder? Jack Colton All I care about is my sister, and that map is her life. Joan Wilder or redistributed. And yes, his first big break came when Kirk Douglas acquired and gifted the film rights to Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest to his then twenty-something son, who really hadn't done much with his life up to that point. Jack Colton : as Jack T. Colton. Joan Wilder Turner won the Best Actress Golden Globe in 1985. [23] The project languished until 1997, when Douglas as tentative producer, announced he was no longer interested.