COMBAT! Movie

On March 11, 1996, producer Steve Rubin announced:

Cross your fingers everyone: "Combat" is coming to the big screen. The ink isn't dry on the contracts yet, but it looks like Bruce Willis is going to play Sergeant Saunders in "Combat" for Paramount Pictures. Co-producer Steve Rubin optioned the rights recently from ABC and Paramount has purchased them. Bill Wisher ("Terminator 2") has written the first draft of the script and Walter Hill ("48 Hours") is being touted as the director.

We've not heard much lately about the project. Since Steve Rubin cancelled his account at AOL, we've not had any updates. As far we know, no filming has begun and they are still seeking a director and a final script. Paramount is still interested in filming the project and Bruce Willis still wants to play Saunders.

SEPTEMBER, 1998:

Steve Rubin was a guest speaker at RECON '98. He reiterated Paramount's interest in the project, especially after the success of Saving Private Ryan. But the project remains in development, with no schedule to start shooting.

FEBRUARY, 1998:

Steve Rubin says that Paramount still has the Combat! project in development. Cross fingers that the film Saving Private Ryan is a success. If so, then Paramount will certainly want to rush into production this other WWII vehicle they have under option.

OCTOBER, 2000:

Steve says that the movie is a no go, but instead Paramount is interested in a new Combat! television series  -- everything changes!