More graphic violence, blood, and boobs will be returning to the big screen in the near future. After this weekend’s stronger than expected opening of Piranha 3D, the studio behind the film, Dimension Films, is looking to make a sequel. Critically and financially speaking, Piranha 3D was a success, bringing in $10.1 million over the [...]
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Universal Looking to Reboot American Pie
According to the L.A Times Universal is interested in an American Pie 4, with the original cast. The last American Pie movie to be released in theaters was titled American Wedding and was released in August of 2003. Since then there have been four straight to DVD releases which did not feature any of the [...]
Ghostbusters 3 to Shoot in 2010 for 2011 Release
There has been much speculation as to when we will get to see a third Ghostbusters movie. We have been reporting several times this year that the Ghostbusters team has been talking about returning to the big screen for a third film. We are now hearing via multiple news outlets that Harlod Ramis is planning [...]
Boondock Saints 2 to Expand Nationwide
Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day, the sequel to the cult classic Boondock Saints, will expand its theater count this weekend as the popularity of the film has created a high demand. The film opened in just four markets this past weekend which included Los Angeles, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Sony Pictures now plans [...]
Sequel News: Peter Berg Talks Hancock 2
Will Smith could be returning as superhero Hancock in a sequel directed by Peter Berg. The first Hancock arrived in theaters the summer of 2008 and made over $200 million domestically. Berg was recently interviewed by SciFiWire where he said the following about the possible sequel: “They like to fast-track it, but Will’s busy, I’m [...]
Will There Really Be Another Mortal Kombat Movie?
Before I report anything I just want to say this is another terrible choice to reboot. Mortal Kombat was a popular video game back in the 90′s, the first movie was enjoyable enough for fans, but the second movie was garbage (from what I hear at least, I have no interest in watching it), so [...]
Transformers 2 Adds Another $28M With Thursday Gross
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is continuing it’s box office domination as the film took in another $28.6 million on Thursday. After two days of release the blockbuster sequel has already made $89.2 million. We still have three more days left for its opening weekend numbers and at the pace it is going I would [...]
Mission: Impossible 4 Shooting for 2011 Release
The Mission: Impossible franchise is set to return in 2011 reports Variety. Tom Cruise will be returning as super spy Ethan Hunt in a fourth film based on the popular television series. Paramount is pushing for a 2011 release date which will fit nicely in their year of high profile sequels which will include Star [...]
Wolverine Heading Back for Seconds
In case fans were not left content with X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Hugh Jackman and his company Seed Productions are developing a second installment. Seed Productions worked on the the first film, and considering the $85 million opening weekend, 20th Century Fox is looking to add to the franchise. Although many fans were turned off by [...]
New Full Length Trailer for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
This Memorial Day weekend, Ben Stiller’s sequel, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian will be released. The movie is the follow up to his box office hit from 2006. This movie will most likely be another huge success for Stiller, who is joined in the sequel by Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, and Hank [...]
Robert Zemeckis Developing a Sequel to Roger Rabbit?
MTV News is reporting that director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Beowulf) is interested in developing a sequel to his 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The 20 year old movie made over $300 million in it’s box office run and has become a classic movie for the ages. Who Framed Roger Rabbit starred Bob Hoskins [...]
First Image of Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s H2
By Jeff Olson April 12, 2009 Source: Myspace Rob Zombie has released a new picture of Michael Myers in the new Halloween sequel titled H2. Zombie previously directed the remake of the first Halloween in 2007, and now the former rocker turned director is making a sequel. This photo is courtesy of Rob Zombie’s Myspace [...]
Gore Verbinski Will Not Direct 4th Pirates Movie
By Jeff Olson April 8, 2009 Source: Variety After directing three very popular Pirates of the Caribbean movies, director Gore Verbinski has confirmed he will not be returning for a fourth film. Variety is reporting that Verbinksi has instead opted to direct a video game adaptation of Bioshock. The Pirates movies have grossed a whopping [...]
Warner Brothers Already Planning ‘Hangover’ Sequel
By Jeff Olson April 6, 2009 Source: Variety The Hangover is the newest comedy from the director who brought us Old School. The trailer looks hilarious and apparently Warner Brothers thinks it may have a big hit on their hands. The film is not due to hit theaters until June 5th, but the studio is [...]
Paramount Ready for Star Trek Sequel – Already?
By Jeff Olson March 30, 2009 Source: Variety Variety is reporting that Paramount Pictures is already looking into a sequel for Star Trek. The J.J Abrams sci-fi epic doesn’t even hit theaters until May 8th, but the studio is interested in continuing the franchise once again. J.J Abrams is on board to produce, however it [...]
David Cronenberg Interested in Sequel to Eastern Promises?
By Jeff Olson March 30, 2009 Source: MTV Director David Cronenberg is looking into directing a sequel to his 2007 film Eastern Promises. The film starred Viggo Mortensen as a Russian gangster named Nikolai. Mortensen’s performance was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar. Cronenberg tells MTV that, “We are moving forward with it,” and that, [...]
Can We Expect a Sequel to Liam Neeson’s Taken?
By Jeff Olson March 12, 2009 Source: LA Times One of the first big hits of the year may already have a sequel in the works. Taken, starring Liam Neeson, opened January 30th, and since then has grossed $119 million. That is a huge sum of money for a film which nobody saw coming. The [...]
