It seems director Rupert Wyatt isn't the only one not coming back for the upcoming "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" sequel "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" at 20th Century Fox. Asked about his role in the follow-up, the first film's leading human star James Franco reveals to MTV News that he doesn't think he'll be back. "I was going to be a … [Read more...]
“Pitch Perfect” Sequel In The Works
December 21, 2012 by
"Pitch Perfect" actor Skylar Astin says Universal is already developing a sequel to this year's college acapella musical comedy which received good reviews and $ 76 million in box-office from a $ 17 million budget. Astin tells Movieweb that "I do have a meeting with a Universal representative next week. And I know that Rebel Wilson had hers last … [Read more...]
Gervais In Talks For “Muppets” Sequel
December 18, 2012 by
Ricky Gervais is in talks to star in the lead role in the upcoming sequel to 2011's "The Muppets" at Disney Pictures. Details on Gervais' character are unknown aside from its leading man status. Ty Burell has already signed on as an Interpol agent. James Bobin directs and co-wrote the script with Nicholas Stoller. David Hoberman and Todd … [Read more...]
HBO Options “Game Change” Sequel
December 17, 2012 by
HBO has optioned the rights to "Double Down: Game Change 2012", the follow-up effort to "Game Change" from authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. This new book will deal with this year's presidential election which saw President Barack Obama defeat GOP challenger Mitt Romney. HBO aired the Jay Roach-directed "Game Change" adaptation earlier … [Read more...]
Jackson Sets “Tintin” Sequel For 2015
December 12, 2012 by
During a recent interview with Belgian media, director Peter Jackson confirmed that he's not waiting until the end of production on "The Hobbit" sequels to get to work on the next "The Adventures of Tintin" movie. With the Steven Spielberg-directed first film, the actual performance capture shoot was quite short - about one month. The … [Read more...]
“Tinker, Tailor” Sequel Still In The Works
December 12, 2012 by
Almost a year after we last heard anything about it, producer Eric Fellner says that the film adaptation of John le Carre's "Smiley's People" is still in the works. The film will serve as the sequel to last year's acclaimed "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." Fellner says: "We are working on another one. [Producer] Tim Bevan is putting it together as … [Read more...]
Tim Burton’s “Wonderland” Gets A Sequel
December 8, 2012 by
Disney Pictures is moving forward on a sequel to Tim Burton's 2010 take on "Alice in Wonderland". Despite many reviews labelling it the worst film of Burton's career, not to mention it being given only a limited theatrical window, Disney made an absolutely astonishing $ 1 billion in worldwide box-office from the $ 150 million-budget film. Today … [Read more...]
“Wreck-It Ralph” Getting A Sequel?
December 7, 2012 by
It's hard to argue with the success of Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph". Not only has it scored some of the best reviews of the year for an animated film, but it has taken in $ 200 million worldwide box-office thus far and still hasn't opened in a LOT of international territories just yet. Now, the film's voice actor John C. Reilly tells Moviehole that … [Read more...]
Mirren, Firth Book “Exotic Marigold” Sequel?
December 3, 2012 by
When it was delayed several months by Fox Searchlight, it was thought John Madden’s "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" didn't have the goods to be an awards contender in 2011. The school of thinking was that it would quietly slip away in its early May slot, trampled by the big studio blockbusters that dominate the period. That didn't happen. … [Read more...]
K-Stew Back For “Huntsman” Sequel?
November 24, 2012 by
It looks like Kristen Stewart rather than director Rupert Sanders is the one coming back for a "Snow White and the Huntsman" sequel. The actress has reportedly signed on to reprise her role as the fairytale character in the follow-up which aims to begin production late next year. The script is apparently already complete. A source says "Rupert … [Read more...]
