Casting, rumors, hopes, desires and much more are in this huge holiday edition of Sequel Bits. After the jump read about the following:
- Producer Jon Landau clarifies the possibility of Avatar 4 and offers an update on 2 and 3.
- See Chris Pine on the set of Jack Ryan with Kevin Costner and read some thoughts on the tone of Star Trek 2.
- Is the Iron Patriot going to be in Iron Man 3 after all?
- Also, Wang Xueqi joins the Shane Black directed sequel in an intriguing role.
- Screenwriter Alex Garland laid out some thoughts for a possible Dredd 3D sequel.
- Grown Ups 2 built a set for an outdoor, night time go-kart scene to film indoors and during the day.
- Director Jeff Wadlow hints that Jim Carrey has, in fact, been cast in Kick-Ass 2.
- Rick Jaffa, a writer/producer of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, confirms a big franchise staple won’t be in the sequel.
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The best sequel news today is a blast of set photos from the new Mad Max movie that reveal some weapons, vehicles, and bad guys that we haven’t seen before. After the break, you’ll find:
- Prop and mutant creature designs from George Miller’s in-progress Mad Max: Fury Road,
- Info on technology developed for James Cameron’s Avatar sequels,
- International posters for Skyfall and the latest Resident Evil film,
- And a bit of info on the planned sequel to Top Gun, though the future of that film is now in doubt after the passing of Tony Scott.
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One major sequel is about to go into production, another one has been moved, and there are a few other minor notes in this edition of Sequel Bits. After the jump read about:
- Legendary Entertainment has released a logo for The Hangover Part III.
- Actress Lin Shaye said she’d really like to come back for Insidious 2.
- James Cameron‘s Avatar 2 will not be released until 2015, at the earliest
- Talks of Avatar 4 are premature but haven’t been ruled out.
- The Broken Lizard guys say they’ve handed in a script to Super Troopers 2 and it’s likely to happen. Potfest might happen too.
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Posted on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 by Angie Han
James Cameron has never been one to half-ass things. So if he really is only making Avatar movies (uh, plus Battle Angel Alita) from here on out, I suppose it makes sense that he’d dive right in by making three at once. The filmmaker has already indicated that he’s thinking of making three Avatar sequels instead of two as originally planned, and now star Sigourney Weaver has confirmed that not only will there be three more Avatars, they’re planning to shoot them back-to-back-to-back. Read her comments after the jump.
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In the years since the original release of Titanic, James Cameron developed a few different film projects, one of which became Avatar, a few of which (like Battle Angel) were postponed, and a couple that he produced for other directors. He also developed a strong interest in documentary filmmaking, and has chronicled his interest in underwater exploration through a series of films.
Now, the director says that his days of developing other films, whether for himself or another director, are all but over. From now on, Cameron sees himself dedicated only to the Avatar series and his documentary work. Everything else — presumably including Battle Angel, though that project was not mentioned specifically — will be left by the wayside. We’ll see a couple of Avatar sequels, and perhaps even Avatar 4, eventually, but that might be it. Read More »
James Cameron is planning to shoot two sequels to Avatar back-to-back, and in the two and a half years since the release of the first film, we’ve learned a few things about plans for those two new movies. The most important thing is arguably the release date. Fox announced Avatar 2 (which may not be the final title) for December 2014, with the third film to follow in 2015. But as we’re already well into 2012 and we know the sequel doesn’t have a cast or green light, that 2014 date has been seeming less likely.
Indeed, at a Titanic 3D screening early this year, Cameron’s long-time producer Jon Landau said that the first Avatar sequel is likely four years away. Now, in a new interview promoting Titanic 3D, he offers a little more about the Avatar sequel, saying that 2014 doesn’t look likely, but that things are underway. Read More »
Posted on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 by Angie Han
If you were hoping to see more Star Trek: The Original Series stars in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek 2, George Takei says you’re out of luck. If you’ve been waiting to see Emma Thompson step back into her Oscar-nominated role from In the Name of the Father as real-life human rights lawyer Gareth Peirce, on the other hand, things are looking up. After the jump:
- Luke Wilson isn’t sure he’ll be back for Anchorman 2
- … but he wouldn’t mind another Old School
- A new behind-the-scenes video from Skyfall drops
- Producer Jon Landau talks Avatars 2 and 3, briefly
- Emma Thompson will reprise her role as Gareth Peirce
- George Takei says not to expect TOS cameos in Star Trek 2
- Another new Men in Black 3 television spot
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Lots of Star Trek 2 and even a few other films are all part of the latest Sequel Bits. After the jump, read about the following:
- What did J.J. Abrams think of the Star Trek 2 photo leaks and what did Zachary Quinto have to say about the scene?
- Michael Giacchino confirms he’ll be back to score Star Trek 2.
- Even more set photos from the set of the sci-fi sequel.
- Zoe Saldana comments on the status of Avatar 2.
- Director Chris Renaud discusses what we can expect in Despicable Me 2.
- Two new photos of Vin Diesel on the set of Riddick.
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