Category Archives: Sequel-Itis

Is “Chronicle” Director Josh Trask in Line To Direct “X-Men” Sequel?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Already mentioned as a possibility to helm a reboot of the “Fantastic Four,” reports are surfacing that the suits at Fox are eyeing up “Chronicle” director Josh Trask for the sequel to last year’s “X-Men: First Class.” ComicBookMovie has a … Continue reading →

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More “Dark Knight” Spoilers: A Popular Villain Returns.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jlmicek

This one comes via ComicBookMovie … don’t say you weren’t warned. OK … 1 2 3 Ra’s Al Ghul hisownself, Liam Neeson, will appear in the final installment of Christopher Nolan’s Bat-Saga. Just don’t ask him what happens: “I can … Continue reading →

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Idris Elba Will Return For “Thor 2”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jlmicek

… but you won’t be seeing the Englishman in “The Avengers,” he tells TotalFilm: “A couple of tidbits of casting news concerning Thor 2 for you today, with Idris Elba confirming that he will reprise his role as Heimdall, the … Continue reading →

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New “Wrath of the Titans” Images.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a few shots of actor Channing Tatum in the upcoming “Wrath of the Titans,” the sequel’s to the rebooted “Clash of the Titans.” And here’s a synopsis: “A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus (Worthington) … Continue reading →

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New “American Reunion” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jlmicek

Via TotalFilm: Here’s the latest trailer for the long-awaited (by someone) reunion of the cast of the original 1999 raunch comedy, which spawned one in-the-theaters sequel and a seemingly endless run of direct-to-DVD reboots and rebrandings: American Reunion Trailer, posted … Continue reading →

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Report: “Ghost Rider” Creator Loses Legal Fight With Marvel.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jlmicek

A court fight that had threatened to delay the release of the new “Ghost Rider” sequel has been resolved, The Guardian reports this morning: “Comic book writer Gary Friedrich attempted to sue Marvel, claiming copyright over the character, which he … Continue reading →

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New “Underworld: Awakening” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jlmicek

The day after we got a look at some new promo shots of “Underworld: Awakening,” here’s a new trailer for the Kate Beckinsale-starring film. New “Underworld Trailer” , posted with vodpod “Underworld: Awakening” opens Jan. 20.

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New “Wrath of the Titans” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Bet You Didn’t Know … … that you wanted a sequel to 2010’s plodding reboot of the 1981 Desmond Davis-directed sword-and-sandals epic. Well you’re getting one whether you want it or not. As proof, here’s the trailer: Wrath of the … Continue reading →

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Daniel Craig: “I Love Playing Bond. It’s Fantastic.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

With news that his bosses want at MGM him for five more “James Bond” films, Brit actor Daniel Craig is sending out some encouraging signs about playing the immortal secret agent as production gears up for “Skyfall,” the Sam Mendes-directed … Continue reading →

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New “Hobbit” Trailer Posted.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

The Preciousessss … It took some doing, but director Peter Jackson is finally bringing JRR Tolkien’s classic “The Hobbit” to the big screen. Here’s the skinny, via English film site HeyUGuys: “Several familiar faces return to Hobbiton and beyond with … Continue reading →

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