• [NEWS] "The Burbs" trailer (TV series remake of movie)

    From Your Name@YourName@YourISP.com to rec.arts.tv, rec.arts.movies.past-films on Sat Jan 10 15:54:03 2026
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    The 'Burbs Trailer Previews Keke Palmer's TV Show Remake
    of Tom Hanks Movie
    --------------------------------------------------------
    A new trailer for The 'Burbs has been released.

    The 'Burbs was originally a 1989 comedy movie directed by
    Joe Dante that stars Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson, Bruce Dern
    as Mark Rumsfeld, Carrie Fisher as Carol Peterson, and
    Corey Feldman as Ricky Butler. It revolves around a man
    (Hanks) who convinces himself that his new neighbors are
    hiding some kind of dark secret.

    In September 2024, it was announced that The 'Burbs is
    being turned into a TV show for Peacock. Coming from
    creator Celeste Hughey, the show will premiere on the
    streaming service next month.

    Check out the trailer for 'The Burbs below:

    Trailer (2mins 33secs)
    <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS-w5BqRB-I>

    You can also check out the poster, which homages the
    poster for the original movie, below:

    <https://www.comingsoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-09-at-10.52.28-AM.png>


    What happens in The 'Burbs trailer?
    The trailer for the new The 'Burbs show is set in modern-day
    suburbia and "follows a young couple who have reluctantly
    relocated to the husband's childhood home," per the official
    synopsis. "Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves
    in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac
    to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of
    their quiet little neighborhood."

    In addition to Keke Palmer, who also serves as an executive
    producer, the cast of the series includes Jack Whitehall,
    Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, and Kapil Talwalkar.a

    Rachel Shukert is the writer and an executive producer, while
    other executive producers include Seth MacFarlane, Erica
    Huggins, and Aimee Carlson for Fuzzy Door, Brian Grazer,
    Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus for Imagine Entertainment,
    and Nzingha Stewart, who is also the director. Dana Olse is a
    co-executive producer.

    'The Burbs will premiere on Peacock on Sunday, February 8,
    2026. There will be eight episodes in total. The 1989 movie,
    meanwhile, is available to rent or purchase on services such
    as Prime Video, Apple TV, and more.



    <https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/2082211-the-burbs-trailer-previews-keke-palmer-tv-show-remake-tom-hanks-movie>





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  • From Ed Stasiak@user1263@newsgrouper.org.invalid to rec.arts.tv on Sat Jan 10 06:52:11 2026
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    Your Name

    The 'Burbs Trailer Previews Keke Palmer's TV Show Remake
    of Tom Hanks Movie

    The 'Burbs was originally a 1989 comedy movie directed by
    Joe Dante that stars Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson, Bruce Dern
    as Mark Rumsfeld, Carrie Fisher as Carol Peterson, and
    Corey Feldman as Ricky Butler.

    And Wendy Schaal.

    "Hey, Mrs. Rumsfield, no tan lines. Looks nice."

    https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOTU5ODYyOWQtOWJhNC00MGFiLWEzNWUtODVjYzRkZDNhNzU3XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_.jpg

    The trailer for the new The 'Burbs show is set in modern-day
    suburbia and "follows a young couple who have reluctantly
    relocated to the husband's childhood home," per the official
    synopsis. "Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves
    in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac
    to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of
    their quiet little neighborhood."

    So they're remaking a comedy into a thriller/horror tv show?
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  • From Your Name@YourName@YourISP.com to rec.arts.tv on Sat Jan 10 20:14:07 2026
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    On 2026-01-10 06:52:11 +0000, Ed Stasiak said:


    Your Name

    The 'Burbs Trailer Previews Keke Palmer's TV Show Remake
    of Tom Hanks Movie

    The 'Burbs was originally a 1989 comedy movie directed by
    Joe Dante that stars Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson, Bruce Dern
    as Mark Rumsfeld, Carrie Fisher as Carol Peterson, and
    Corey Feldman as Ricky Butler.

    And Wendy Schaal.

    "Hey, Mrs. Rumsfield, no tan lines. Looks nice."

    https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOTU5ODYyOWQtOWJhNC00MGFiLWEzNWUtODVjYzRkZDNhNzU3XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_.jpg


    The trailer for the new The 'Burbs show is set in modern-day
    suburbia and "follows a young couple who have reluctantly
    relocated to the husband's childhood home," per the official
    synopsis. "Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves
    in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac
    to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of
    their quiet little neighborhood."

    So they're remaking a comedy into a thriller/horror tv show?

    The original movie is listed as a "[light] dark comedy" or "black
    comedy" or "comedy horror". IMDB (for what that's worth) also lists it
    under "mystery" and "thriller".


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  • From Ubiquitous@weberm@polaris.net to rec.arts.tv,rec.arts.movies.past-films on Sat Jan 10 16:13:00 2026
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    In article <10jsf0b$2sdlo$1@dont-email.me>, YourName@YourISP.com wrote:

    The 'Burbs Trailer Previews Keke Palmer's TV Show Remake
    of Tom Hanks Movie
    --------------------------------------------------------
    A new trailer for The 'Burbs has been released.

    The 'Burbs was originally a 1989 comedy movie directed by
    Joe Dante that stars Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson, Bruce Dern
    as Mark Rumsfeld, Carrie Fisher as Carol Peterson, and
    Corey Feldman as Ricky Butler. It revolves around a man
    (Hanks) who convinces himself that his new neighbors are
    hiding some kind of dark secret.

    Sorry, but how the hell does base a TV show on that?
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