Dimension Films has tapped Dan Milano to script “Short Circuit,” the remake of the 1986 pic. The original was about an armed robot that acquired a personality after a lightning strike, and sought the ...

Although not as well known as some other ’80s sci-fi comedies like Back to the Future, the 1986 film Short Circuit has nevertheless remained a beloved cult classic for years. The movie centers around ...

On "Conan" Monday, Aziz Ansari talked about the time he learned that "Short Circuit" star Fisher Stevens was, in fact, not of Indian descent.

Wrongheaded in conception, eye-rolling in execution, “Chappie” is a childish blend of the cute robot goofiness of “Short Circuit” and the bloody-minded mayhem of “RoboCop.” It never finds its sweet ...