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James Cameron is Working on Another Sci-Fi Action Movie?
9 December 2009 1:03 PM, PST
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Yes, I know, there are only 9 days left until James Cameron's Avatar finally hits theaters, so this may be part of the big hype machine, but there could be some truth to it. Late last night, Production Weekly posted a rather interesting Twitter stating simply: "James Cameron is developing a Shane Salerno-scripted sci-fi action script for Fox, described as an 'event' film set in the future." Salerno previously wrote Armageddon, Shaft, and Avp: Requiem and has a lot of other scripts floating around. Could this really be Cameron's next project? Or is it just another project that he's setting up following Avatar? What else does he have lined up?
We're probably going to be hearing a lot about what Cameron's planning "next" after Avatar over the next few months. Of course there's the inevitable Avatar sequel, which we may or may not see depending on what happens on December 18th.
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- Alex Billington
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James Cameron Prepping His Next Epic at Fox with Salerno?
9 December 2009 9:50 AM, PST
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The Twitter feed for Production Weekly has become a hot bed of mini movie updates over the past year and most often times I ignore it quite simply because taking the time to turn a 140 character or less production note into a full post is a waste of time, but last night an interesting detail was announced that can be expanded upon.
The update said James Cameron is developing a Shane Salerno-scripted sci-fi action script for Fox, described as an "event" film set in the future. This, of course, has people scratching their heads wondering what it could be. Well, the only way to figure that out is to see what Shane Salerno has been up to, which leads us to this year-old story.
Back in September 2008, The Hollywood Reporter said Fox has picked up Doomsday Protocol in a seven figure deal, an original spec by Shane Salerno. Plot
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James Cameron Developing Futuristic Sci-Fi Action Film
9 December 2009 8:30 AM, PST
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Production Weekly is reporting that "James Cameron is developing a Shane Salerno-scripted sci-fi action script for Fox, described as an 'event' film set in the future." No other details are available, but most people think the project might be Doomsday Protocol, a film which was announced last year.
James Cameron wasn't mentioned in the initial The Hollywood Reporter announcement, which included the following plot details:
"Plot details are being kept under wraps, but it is known to be an epic science fiction adventure in the vein of The Seven Samurai involving a group of aliens and humans with various abilities who are brought together to save Earth."
In June 2009, it was mentioned in Variety that Salerno was developing a project for Cameron, but no one connected the dots. Shane Salerno, whose credits include Avpr: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem, Ghost Rider, Shaft and Armageddon, crafted the screenplay on spec,
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- Peter Sciretta
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Nimrod Antal Confirmed for Predators
2 July 2009 2:49 AM, PDT
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Previously rumored by the folks at Latino Review to be the frontrunner, Robert Rodriguez has now confirmed to Ain’t it Cool that Nimrod Antal (Vacancy) will direct Predators. Neil Marshall (Doomsday) had also been rumored to be up for the job.
While confirming the news to AICN, Rodriguez also offered up some story details for the reboot. The filmmaker, who’s producing and writing the screenplay, says Predators will involve “a very intense group of people stranded on a Predator planet discovering unspeakable horrors”.
The first Predator hit the screen in 1987 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, and Kevin Peter Hall. The story followed an elite team on a mission to rescue hostages from a guerrilla group in Central America. It was directed by John McTiernan (Die Hard).
A sequel starring Danny Glover opened in 1990 followed by the mash-up flicks Alien vs. Predator and AvP: Requiem several years later.
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Predators Director Officially Confirmed
2 July 2009 1:29 AM, PDT
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For weeks now speculation over who will be directing the next chapter in the Predator franchise has been a hot-button issue for horror fans. Finally with one mighty blow the guessing game has been laid to rest.
Tonight AICN caught up with producer Robert Rodriguez to get the official scoopage about what's going on with Predators, why he didn't direct, and if not him who will be the director?
The answer to that last bit? The Latino Review predicted Nimrod Antal (Vacancy). Seem like an odd choice? I don't think so. Truth be told I thought Vacancy was a competent and very stylized little thriller (that is until the crappy ending). At the very least we know that Antal can shoot in the dark without causing the audience to strain their eyes to see what was going on, something the horribly inept Strause brothers couldn't do with Avp: Requiem. Here's
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Shane Salerno's 'License to Steal' Pitch Lands at Paramount
28 June 2009 3:55 PM, PDT
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Paramount, under its new leadership, paid seven figures upfront to acquire an action-comedy pitch called License to Steal (via Variety). The project is "loosely" based on a Salon.com article (read it here) about the high-end repossession business, in which agents travel all the world to reclaim "play toys" including private jets and speedboats. Shane Salerno (Armageddon, Shaft, Avp: Requiem) will write the screenplay. Star Trek writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci will be producing, but not writing, License to Steal. The two most recently produced the comedy The Proposal as well as Eagle Eye late last year. Sound interesting?
"We're thrilled to be working with Shane, a wildly inventive and talented creator. His passion was clear the minute he started telling his story. He has crafted a smart, lighthearted action movie that's fun and topical, with a ton of unexpected plot twists," Kurtzman and Orci said of Salerno and
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- Alex Billington
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Are Predators After Neil Marshall?
11 June 2009 11:00 PM, PDT
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The folks over at Bloody Disgusting have posted a rumor that says Neil Marshall, director of Dog Soldiers, Descent and Doomsday, is in talks to helm Fox’s Predator reboot, Predators.
Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios is producing the project and up until now it was believed that Rodriguez would also direct the film. That may still be the case, seeing as this is just a rumor, but Bd says the scoop is coming from a “100% reliable source”. They also stress that Marshall isn’t signed on, just in talks.
The first Predator hit the screen in 1987 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, and Kevin Peter Hall. The story followed an elite team on a mission to rescue hostages from a guerrilla group in Central America. It was directed by John McTiernan (Die Hard).
A sequel starring Danny Glover opened in 1990 followed by the mash-up flicks Alien vs.
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Is Fox Rebooting 'Alien' Next?
28 May 2009 9:45 AM, PDT
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In Hollywood, no one can hear you think. With a remake / reboot of Predator on its way, 20th Century Fox may now be setting its sights on Alien. (That "popping" sound you just heard emanates from the burst blood vessels of a million fans.) An anonymous source told Bloody Disgusting that Fox is developing a remake of Ridley Scott's 1979 classic. Another source says that the studio "is possibly working on an origins story, as opposed to a straight-up remake."
Considering how both the Alien and Predator franchises have been devalued, thanks to the low quality of Avp: Alien vs. Predator and Avp: Requiem, as well as Fox's recent, poor track record with action movies, my expectations are below zero. With Robert Rodriguez on board as producer and a July 2010 release date set, a new Predator is coming whether we want it or not. As a strictly business decision, it
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Robert Rodriguez to Direct Predators!
23 April 2009 9:53 PM, PDT
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Rumored to be happening earlier in the year, director Robert Rodriguez has now confirmed that he’s developing a reboot of the Predator franchise titled Predators. Rodriguez will direct the flick for his Troublemaker Studios.
The first Predator hit the screen in 1987 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, and Kevin Peter Hall. The story followed an elite team on a mission to rescue hostages from a guerrilla group in Central America. John McTiernan (Die Hard) directed.
A sequel starring Danny Glover opened in 1990 followed by the mash-up flicks Alien vs. Predator and AvP: Requiem several years later. While the original only featured one Predator, the reboot will up the number of the ass-kicking species.
According to the folks over at IESB, Rodriguez made the announcement yesterday during the seining of Hb 873, the long-awaited reform of the Texas film incentive program. At the same event Rodriguez also confirmed his upcoming slate,
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- James Cook
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