News > Barbarella Snags Robert Rodriguez

Written by: Josh Karp 

Via: Variety 

Universal Pictures has just signed Desperado/Spy Kids mastermind Robert Rodriguez to direct an upcoming remake of 1968's Barbarella. This futuristic mercernary extravaganza was originally directed by Roger Vadim and featured Jane Fonda as a "bounty hunter from the future" who embarks on numerous space-age exploits, all the while wearing a very, very short skirt. Nice. The remake will be produced by Dino and Martha De Laurentiis. No stars have been named, though you can bet that Jane Fonda's name is currently off the table. The movie, which was originally based on the comic book series of the same name, is based on a message of female empowerment and male satisfaction. Oh, also space travel and lots of lasers. Given the quality leadership, we have high hopes for the film's success.