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Sequels, The Movies We Love To Hate

I originally published this article on my other column, the Indianapolis Movie Examiner ; But since the content is relevant, I thought I'd share it here as well. Whether it is a sequel, prequel, reboot or a remake, movie…

First 'Curse Of Chucky' Stills Are Here

Well, well, well!  We finally have our first official look at Chucky in the upcoming sequel Curse of Chucky .  And I must admit, I'm digging his new look.  I was growing tired of the stitched look; It worked for Bride , but …

Evan Goldberg's 'This Is The End' Sequel Ideas

This is the End writer-director Evan Goldberg was recently asked about the possibility of a sequel, even though the (SPOILER ALERT!) film does not lend itself to a sequel. Here's Goldberg's response: If you ask me,…

Cameron Diaz Joins 'Annie', Sandra Bullock Walks

Sandra Bullock has passed on the role of Miss Hannigan in the upcoming Will Smith and Jay Z-produced remake of Annie .  In steps Cameron Diaz to fill the void. I’ve learned that Sony’s Columbia Pictures just concluded the ne…

'Knight Rider' Movie Grabs Comedy Scribe

A feature film adaptation of the hit '80s TV show Knight Rider is inching closer and closer.  Brad Copeland has been hired to pen the screenplay for the project.  And although the two TV incarnations of the show took a mor…

'Taken 3' Is A Go, Liam Neeson Gets Paid

Did you like Taken ?   Taken 2 ?  Well Taken 3 is on the way.  Oh, and Liam Neeson is getting a pretty fat paycheck for his participation -- $20M. Get ready for a third installment of Taken, the franchise launched by EuropaC…

Kind Of Epic Show: Man Of Steel: Part 1

Happy Fathers Day! Today we bring You a special interview with Jeffrey Brown the creator of "Vader and Son" and " Vaders Little Girl" As Well as the first half of our Man of Steel Review.

'Independence Day 2' Coming July 2015

Consider this your official confirmation that the movie is happening -- Independence Day 2  has a set release date of July 3, 2015.  No word on whether Will Smith will return, but director Rolan Emmerich will be back in the di…

MGM Partners With Fox 2000 For 'Poltergeist' Reboot

The Sam Raimi-produced Poltergeist reboot will be financed by MGM and Fox 2000. MGM is partnering with Fox 2000 to co-finance and distribute the horror film Poltergeist. The redo of the 1982 classic will be marketed and di…

Mary Jane Will NOT Be In 'Amazing Spider-Man 2'

This comes as shock, considering The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is nearly complete.  But it appears that Shailene Woodley's Mary Jane will not be in the sequel.  And according to some whispers, it's not necessarily because t…

New Promo Art For 'Jurassic Park 4' Revealed

At Licensing Expo 2013 in Las Vegas there is a giant banner hanging for Jurassic Park 4 , with a release year of 2015 slapped on it.  This is actually good news since the film was recently delayed .  We've also learned tha…

'Prometheus 2' Taps Jack Paglen To Pen Screenplay

Things are beginning to roll for Prometheus 2  -- screenwriter Jack Paglen has been hired to write the script for the much-anticipated sequel. Just days after the one-year anniversary of Ridley Scott's "Prometheus,&…

'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' Pushed Back To August 2014

Now this is a bummer.  The highly anticipated sequel Sin City: A Dame to Kill For has been pushed from October 4, 2013 to August 22, 2014.  There hasn't been any official explanation for the move, but one can only assume t…

'Buffy' Writer To Tackle 'Tomb Raider' Reboot

Marti Noxon, best know for her work on the hit TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer , has been tapped to pen the screenplay for the Tomb Raider  reboot for MGM. The original series starred Angeline Jolie in the title role -- n…

Graphic Novel Review: Mark Siegel’s 'Sailor Twain'

Sequel Buzz is in the business of reporting on sequels be they direct, prequels, page to screen or any other kind of adaptation. File this story under the spiritual sequels. A haunting tale that could have been ripped straight o…

The Last Voyage Of Ray Harryhausen

At Sequel Buzz we don't often cover sequels that are five decades in the making. And no that isn't a joke at the expense of the longsuffering post production team on Sinbad The Fifth Voyage, its the context for this …

'Friday The 13th' Sequel Could Be Right Around The Corner

According to Derek Mears, the man who played Jason Voorhees in the 2009 Friday the 13th redo, seems confident that a sequel will see the light of day sooner rather than later -- he's even okay with it if he's not a par…

Paramount To Acquire 'Terminator' Distribution Rights

Paramount is looking to gain the distribution rights to the   Terminator franchise.  What does this mean?  It means that we may finally be getting a Terminator 5 .  Although, I truly hope it doesn't follow Terminator Salva…

'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' Poster Is Here

The poster for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug  has it the net.  If the poster isn't enough, the trailer hits before Man of Steel  -- but will probably be available online just before. The Hobbit: The Desolation of S…

Buzz'd: Christina Ricci To Play Lizzie Borden

I've been waiting for this for a long time.  Everyone knows the legend.  Everyone's heard the story.  Now, everyone will SEE it!  Christina Ricci will be playing the infamous Lizzie Borden in a Lifetime movie, chronicl…

Jason Blum Talks 'The Town That Dreaded Sundown' Reboot

Jason Blum, who has been producing some quality horror movies as of late ( Paranormal Activity , Sinister , The Purge ), opened up a little about an exciting remake that he and Ryan Murphy are producing   -- The Town That Drea…

A Clip From 'Hatchet III' Surfaces

Here's an exclusive clip from Hatchet III to wet your whistle while we wait for release (via STYD ). Hatchet III continues the tale of Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder). As a search and recovery team heads into the haunte…

Penelope Cruz To Become Oldest Bond Girl In 'Bond 24'

Penelope Cruz has just become the oldest Bond girl at the age of 40, ousting Honor Blackman who was 39 when she played Pussy Galore in 1962's Goldfinger , for Bond 24 . A source close to the production of the £100 millio…

Zach Lipovsky To Direct 'Leprechaun' Reboot

Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett's On the Lot winner Zach Lipovsky has been chosen to direct Leprechaun , a reboot of the 1993 cult classic of the same name starring Warwick Davis and Jennifer Aniston.  This time around, …

Michael Green To Rewrite 'Blade Runner 2' Screenplay

Screenwriter Michael Green is in talks to rewrite the Blade Runner 2  screenplay, according to a press release from the studio.  The first draft was penned by original writer Hampton Fancher. LOS ANGELES, CA, MAY 31, 2013, 3…

'Hatchet' Trilogy As One Film, Adam Green Teases

This news is a few days old now, but it's still worth sharing, nonetheless.   Hatchet creator Adam Green intends to release the trilogy as one big epic film.  But before you get too excited, this could still be a couple (f…

'Expendables 3' Wants Chan, Snipes, Cage And Jovovich

Things are getting exciting.  Jackie Chan, Wesley Snipes, Nicolas Cage and Milla Jovovich are all in "advanced negotiations" to join The Expendables 3 . Production of the action movie is due to begin in August an…

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