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Classic 1992 film The Bodyguard to get a Hollywood remake, but few details so far The Bodyguard, the 1992 movie that launched the acting career of the late Whitney Houston and featured her most famous song, is getting a reboot. Hollywood movie studio Warner Bros. said that a reimagining of the romantic thriller is in development with a script penned by American playwright Matthew Lopez. No details of casting, plot or a potential release date were given but Warner Bros. said that Lawrence Kasdan, the writer and producer of the 1992 film, will co-produce the new version. Houston made her movie debut in The Bodyguard, playing a singer who is protected from an unknown stalker by a former secret service agent. (Reuters) Sylvester Stallone movie memorabilia headed for auction in Beverly Hills From Rocky boxing gloves to Rambo headbands, memorabilia from action movie star Sylvester Stallone’s Hollywood career are going under the hammer in a December auction expected to raise around $1.5 million (¥166 million). Nearly 500 items from Stallone’s personal archives are being sold, including costumes, props, scripts, notebooks and other memorabilia from the actor’s biggest films, including the Rocky and Rambo franchises, Cliffhanger and Demolition Man, Julien’s Auctions said on Sept. 14. Highlights include Stallone’s boxing gloves from Rocky III, which could go for up to $20,000 (¥2.2 million). The auction will be held in Beverly Hills. (Reuters) These articles were provided by The Japan Times Alpha.