From ComingSoon.net:
"Columbia Pictures announced today that Men in Black III will be released in 3D on May 25, 2012. Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are returning to produce and Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed the first two installments of the blockbuster franchise, will direct the film from a screenplay written by Etan Cohen, based on the comic book by Lowell Cunningham. Steven Spielberg is set to executive produce.
Deals are set for Will Smith, Sonnenfeld and the producing team to return to the blockbuster franchise with the intent to begin production by this fall and the studio is in advanced negotiations with Tommy Lee Jones to reprise his role as Agent Kay. Josh Brolin is also in talks to star as a young Agent Kay.
Commenting on the announcement, Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution said, 'Sony's summer of 2012 will get off to a red hot start with an incredible new 3D adventure for the Men in Black. We couldn't be more excited that the original filmmaking team responsible for the first two worldwide hits is reuniting for this third installment. We love where the story is taking Agents Jay and Kay and know this new chapter will deliver a fresh fun twist for fans of the franchise while also introducing the Men in Black to a whole new generation of moviegoers.'
The first two Men in Black films, which were released in 1997 and 2002, went on to become two of the most successful films in Columbia Pictures history, taking in more than $1 billion combined worldwide. The first film in the franchise won an Academy Award® for Best Makeup and was nominated for two other Oscars®."
Even Will Smith gets in on the act!!
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Friday, May 7, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
MIB 3D?
From ComingSoon.net:
"Showbiz 411's Roger Friedman reports he talked to director Barry Sonnenfeld, who revealed that Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are returning as agents J and K, respectively, in Sony's Men in Black 3D (yes, in 3D).
It was announced last October that Tropic Thunder writer Etan Cohen had been hired to write the script for the third installment.
The first film in the Men in Black franchise earned $587.8 million worldwide in 1997, and the second took in $441.8 million in 2002."
"Showbiz 411's Roger Friedman reports he talked to director Barry Sonnenfeld, who revealed that Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are returning as agents J and K, respectively, in Sony's Men in Black 3D (yes, in 3D).
It was announced last October that Tropic Thunder writer Etan Cohen had been hired to write the script for the third installment.
The first film in the Men in Black franchise earned $587.8 million worldwide in 1997, and the second took in $441.8 million in 2002."
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Will Smith decides...
From ComingSoon.net:
"Variety says Will Smith is looking at two possible options for his next project - Sony's Men in Black III and 20th Century Fox's The City That Sailed.
The first film in the Men in Black franchise earned $587.8 million worldwide in 1997, and the second took in $441.8 million in 2002.
Smith's production company Overbrook Films developed The City That Sailed and brought it to Fox.
The fantastical drama follows a New York City street magician whose daughter, because of family circumstances, lives in England. In exploring a lighthouse one day, the discovers a room with magic candles and wishes to be reunited with her father, causing the island of Manhattan to break away and drift across the Pond. Andrew Niccol wrote the script."
Ooh. I wish he didn't have to choose between the two of these. I would love to see him do both.
"Variety says Will Smith is looking at two possible options for his next project - Sony's Men in Black III and 20th Century Fox's The City That Sailed.
The first film in the Men in Black franchise earned $587.8 million worldwide in 1997, and the second took in $441.8 million in 2002.
Smith's production company Overbrook Films developed The City That Sailed and brought it to Fox.
The fantastical drama follows a New York City street magician whose daughter, because of family circumstances, lives in England. In exploring a lighthouse one day, the discovers a room with magic candles and wishes to be reunited with her father, causing the island of Manhattan to break away and drift across the Pond. Andrew Niccol wrote the script."
Ooh. I wish he didn't have to choose between the two of these. I would love to see him do both.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Josh Brolin is the next Man IN BLACK?
From ComingSoon.net:
"The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Columbia Pictures is considering bringing on Josh Brolin for Men in Black III.
Who he will play is not known:
'He could play a new single-monikered government agent, with Tommy Lee Jones' Agent K passing the baton to Brolin's character. Or he could play Agent K as a young man. Or something else entirely.'
Will Smith is expected to return for the third installment, written by Etan Cohen, but will Jones? Barry Sonnenfeld may also come back to direct.
Brolin's upcoming projects include Jonah Hex and Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps."
"The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Columbia Pictures is considering bringing on Josh Brolin for Men in Black III.
Who he will play is not known:
'He could play a new single-monikered government agent, with Tommy Lee Jones' Agent K passing the baton to Brolin's character. Or he could play Agent K as a young man. Or something else entirely.'
Will Smith is expected to return for the third installment, written by Etan Cohen, but will Jones? Barry Sonnenfeld may also come back to direct.
Brolin's upcoming projects include Jonah Hex and Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps."
Friday, October 30, 2009
MEN IN BLACK III on the NYPD-in' way
From ComingSoon.net:
"Columbia Pictures has hired Tropic Thunder writer Etan Cohen to pen the script for Men in Black III.
There are no deals yet in place for franchise director Barry Sonnenfeld and stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones to return.
The studio is looking to start filming the third installment in 2010, perhaps as early as the spring.
The first two films combined to earn nearly $1.1 billion worldwide."
Okay, just to be clear, I love both movies. They are the epitome of alien movie comedy!! PLEASE COME BACK, FELLAS!!! THE WORLD NEEDS YOU... TO MAKE THEM LAUGH AGAIN!!!!
Kick back wit' da "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)"
"Columbia Pictures has hired Tropic Thunder writer Etan Cohen to pen the script for Men in Black III.
There are no deals yet in place for franchise director Barry Sonnenfeld and stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones to return.
The studio is looking to start filming the third installment in 2010, perhaps as early as the spring.
The first two films combined to earn nearly $1.1 billion worldwide."
Okay, just to be clear, I love both movies. They are the epitome of alien movie comedy!! PLEASE COME BACK, FELLAS!!! THE WORLD NEEDS YOU... TO MAKE THEM LAUGH AGAIN!!!!
Kick back wit' da "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)"
Thursday, September 10, 2009
HANCOCK 2 will have Will Smith and Charlize Theron
From Slashfilm:
"Not long ago we heard that a sequel to Hancock, the goofy, sometime fun, sometimes just dumb superhero flick starring Will Smith, was almost certainly a go. Questions ed, however, primarily with respect to the cast. Would Will Smith return? What about Charlize Theron? According to director Peter Berg, the answer to both questions is yes.
Speaking to MTV, Berg recently said 'everybody’s going to come back for a sequel.' Not a surprise for Theron, since she’s already said she’d return if everyone else came back for another go-round. ('With those guys? If everybody’s on board? Yeah!' Theron told MTV last year. 'Riding the Will Smith train is a really nice train to ride.') Will Smith’s involvement isn’t exactly a surprise, but if he’s really locked in then expect to hear about this going forward quickly. As one of the only true global superstars, nothing gets a big movie greenlit faster than a -up from Smith.
Not that we know what the movie might be about. Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara are writing, but that’s all we’ve got. Berg once said that there might be another god out there somewhere, which means another high-profile talent to add to the cast.
Spoiler time, if you haven’t seen the first film: we learned that Smith and Theron’s characters were really ages-old gods who become weaker when they’re near each other. Improbably they both ended up in LA, connected by Jason Bateman’s character. So now a third god? The resolution to the original film was a huge, ridiculous cop-out (the notion of Hancock really being an alcoholic human superhero was a lot more interesting) so this angle doesn’t sound appealing at all."
I agree. Make this better.
"Not long ago we heard that a sequel to Hancock, the goofy, sometime fun, sometimes just dumb superhero flick starring Will Smith, was almost certainly a go. Questions ed, however, primarily with respect to the cast. Would Will Smith return? What about Charlize Theron? According to director Peter Berg, the answer to both questions is yes.
Speaking to MTV, Berg recently said 'everybody’s going to come back for a sequel.' Not a surprise for Theron, since she’s already said she’d return if everyone else came back for another go-round. ('With those guys? If everybody’s on board? Yeah!' Theron told MTV last year. 'Riding the Will Smith train is a really nice train to ride.') Will Smith’s involvement isn’t exactly a surprise, but if he’s really locked in then expect to hear about this going forward quickly. As one of the only true global superstars, nothing gets a big movie greenlit faster than a -up from Smith.
Not that we know what the movie might be about. Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara are writing, but that’s all we’ve got. Berg once said that there might be another god out there somewhere, which means another high-profile talent to add to the cast.
Spoiler time, if you haven’t seen the first film: we learned that Smith and Theron’s characters were really ages-old gods who become weaker when they’re near each other. Improbably they both ended up in LA, connected by Jason Bateman’s character. So now a third god? The resolution to the original film was a huge, ridiculous cop-out (the notion of Hancock really being an alcoholic human superhero was a lot more interesting) so this angle doesn’t sound appealing at all."
I agree. Make this better.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
HANCOCK getting a sequel?
From ComingSoon.net:
"SCI FI Wire talked to Hancock director Peter Berg about the possible sequel that would see the return of Will Smith and Charlize Theron. Here's an excerpt, which does contain spoilers:
'At the e
nd of last year's Hancock, it was revealed that Will Smith's superpowered character was actually an immortal god who became vulnerable only when in the presence of his goddess companion (Charlize Theron). Berg confirmed that a sequel would elaborate on the film's mythology.
'There might be another god out there,' Berg said in an exclusive interview last month in Pasadena, Calif. 'Might be another one.'
If two gods render each other mortal, imagine what kind of wrench a third would throw into the mix."
"SCI FI Wire talked to Hancock director Peter Berg about the possible sequel that would see the return of Will Smith and Charlize Theron. Here's an excerpt, which does contain spoilers:
'At the e
nd of last year's Hancock, it was revealed that Will Smith's superpowered character was actually an immortal god who became vulnerable only when in the presence of his goddess companion (Charlize Theron). Berg confirmed that a sequel would elaborate on the film's mythology.'There might be another god out there,' Berg said in an exclusive interview last month in Pasadena, Calif. 'Might be another one.'
If two gods render each other mortal, imagine what kind of wrench a third would throw into the mix."
The only flaw in Hancock was it stopped being funny. It needs more humor, people!!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Will Smith Goes SAILing
From ComingSoon.net:
"I Am Legend director Francis Lawrence and star Will Smith are reteaming for a fantastical drama titled The City That Sailed at 20th Century Fox.
The director is developing the project, which is being produced by Smith's Overbrook production company, with an eye to direct.
Written by Andrew Niccol, the story follows a New York City street magician whose daughter, because of family circumstances, lives in England. In exploring a lighthouse one day, the girl discovers a room with magic candles and wishes to be reunited with her father, causing the island of Manhattan to break away and drift across the Pond.
No deals are made for either Lawrence or Smith. Lawrence is simultaneously developing Water for Elephants at Fox 2000 as well as The World Without Us, also at Fox."
Okay, let me question the magic for a moment (something I don't like doing but just let think it out) - if those candles are so magical, why can't they just teleport him from NYC to England? Because it would be a really short and unimaginative film. Moving on...
Let's just hope they don't forget their I Am Legend prequel. I do like the plot, I can see this all happening - every news station in the world would be going crazy with "global disaster" business.
"I Am Legend director Francis Lawrence and star Will Smith are reteaming for a fantastical drama titled The City That Sailed at 20th Century Fox.
The director is developing the project, which is being produced by Smith's Overbrook production company, with an eye to direct.
Written by Andrew Niccol, the story follows a New York City street magician whose daughter, because of family circumstances, lives in England. In exploring a lighthouse one day, the girl discovers a room with magic candles and wishes to be reunited with her father, causing the island of Manhattan to break away and drift across the Pond.
No deals are made for either Lawrence or Smith. Lawrence is simultaneously developing Water for Elephants at Fox 2000 as well as The World Without Us, also at Fox."
Okay, let me question the magic for a moment (something I don't like doing but just let think it out) - if those candles are so magical, why can't they just teleport him from NYC to England? Because it would be a really short and unimaginative film. Moving on...
Let's just hope they don't forget their I Am Legend prequel. I do like the plot, I can see this all happening - every news station in the world would be going crazy with "global disaster" business.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
News on 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA: CAPTAIN NEMO
Of course, everybody remembers the 1954 Disney film - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea based on Jules Verne's classic novel. I never saw the movie, never read the book (I've heard of passages from Back to the Future Part III). Speaking of Back to the Future Part III, at the beginning of the movie, 1955 Doc Brown is shocked to see 1985 Marty McFly and slips on the hoverboard from 2015 and catches himself on the pipe organ, its haunting noise making Marty seem like a ghost. That pipe organ? - it's from the 1954 20,000 Leagues. It was borrowed from the "Haunted Mansion" and soon returned -- Anyway, back to the news:
In steps Terminator Salvation director McG who asked Disney for permission to direct a remake of the film - (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51745)
This seems cool with me, even his first casting choice sounds neat to me (Will Smith) (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51930).
IESB.net (http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_alphacontent§ion=8&cat=21&task=view&id=6152&Itemid=238) received major story points for a script written for the film and I gotta admit, some of them are pretty bizarre. Let's hope that McG will fix the script and deliver a blockbuster like I'm sure Terminator Salvation will be.
In steps Terminator Salvation director McG who asked Disney for permission to direct a remake of the film - (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51745)
This seems cool with me, even his first casting choice sounds neat to me (Will Smith) (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51930).
IESB.net (http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_alphacontent§ion=8&cat=21&task=view&id=6152&Itemid=238) received major story points for a script written for the film and I gotta admit, some of them are pretty bizarre. Let's hope that McG will fix the script and deliver a blockbuster like I'm sure Terminator Salvation will be.
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