The world lost a talented and beloved man when John Hughes passed away suddenly in August of 2009. But it looks like he left a gift behind in the form of a finished script. This is very good news! Details, via JAM!: Hughes quit Hollywood in 1994, but is said to have left behind boxes of notebooks and computer files containing film ideas and screenplays after his death last year. Now The Breakfast Club director's lost script is set to go into production posthumously, with movie chiefs looking for a writer/director to update the screenplay and begin filming, according to Slashfilm.com.]
I assume this is proceeding with the blessing of his wife and family. I also assume that they deem the material up to par, as the last thing they'd want is anything that would tarnish Hughes' stellar reputation. Though nothing beats having John alive, it's a wonderful surprise to learn that there's one more laugh coming. In related news, it's said that John will be receiving a special tribute at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony. Details, via Inside Movies:
[John Hughes will be honored at this year's Academy Awards, according to Deadline Hollywood. Keeping with the revamped Oscars theme, the Hughes tribute will be removed from the traditional montage set to melancholy music in favor of a more dynamic tribute.
"The Oscars are planning a separate and special tribute to the writer-director-producer, complete with film and cast members," writes Nikki Finke, who went on to note that Oscar hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin both worked with Hughes, in 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' and 'She's Having A Baby,' respectively.]
Nothing less than he deserves. I can't wait to see what the producers have in store. The Oscars are taking place Sunday, March 7th. I can't wait - if there's one reason to drink champagne all day, this is certainly it!
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