Budget-conscious Hollywood in grip of remake fever – Reuters
Published on: 13th May, 2009
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The impressive opening of "Fast & Furious" during the weekend not only proves there's gas in that franchise, it also gives fuel to Hollywood's obsession with movies based on, well, other movies.
