Category Archives: Prequels and Sequels

Francis Lawrence is ‘Catching Fire’ as ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel Director

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Joe Gillis

If you can forgive us the headline long enough for us to tell you the news, we would appreciate it. The search for a director to take on the Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire after Gary Ross decided to walk … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Reboot of ‘The Mummy’ is Coming

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Universal has announced that it is looking to bring The Mummy franchise back from the dead once again. The studio is planning on a reboot of the already rebooted series, which like a lot of Hollywood is a safe move. … Continue reading →

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Gary Ross Not a Lock to Return for ‘The Hunger Games’ Sequel ‘Catching Fire’

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The Hunger Games is a certified mega success. It made a metric ton of bank at the box office and feels like it is only just beginning it’s reign in the limelight. So it seemed like a forgone conclusion that director Gary Ross would continue … Continue reading →

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‘Twins’ Sequel to Co-star Eddie Murphy as Schwarzenegger & DeVito’s Triplet

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

April Fools??? Unfortunately for all you Twins fans, it looks like this is no joke. The sequel to the 1988 comedy film Twins, aptly named Triplets, is set to add a third brother to the mix and it looks like … Continue reading →

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Will Ferrell Officially Announces ‘Anchorman 2’ on ‘Conan’

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Good news for all you Anchorman fans. Will Ferrell made the official announcement on Conan O’Brien’s TBS talk show last night that there will be an Anchorman 2. Dressed in full Ron Burgundy get up, Ferrell did an in-character flute … Continue reading →

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Kamala Films Aquires ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ Film Rights

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Kamala Films has acquired film rights to the big screen adaptation of Lone Wolf and Cub. Kazuo Koike’s 1970s Japanese manga comic has been adapted into six films, four plays, a television series, and is widely recognized as an important … Continue reading →

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Fresnadillo’s ‘Bioshock’ Film On Hold Again, But ‘Highlander’ Moving Forward

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

In disappointing news for all the Bioshock fans out there, it looks like the film adaptation of the popular video game series is once again on the shelf. The film has run into many difficulties since day one securing the … Continue reading →

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The Untitled Jack Ryan Reboot Needs To Find a New Director

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Chris Pine rode a pretty big wave in the wake of Star Trek. He has great on screen presence, looks like a leading man and can even be pretty funny. So he started to pile up some more potential franchises … Continue reading →

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