NEWS: Inglourious Basterds Prequel?

One of my most anticipated films coming up this summer, happens to be Quentin Tarantino's new film, Inglourious Basterds. Not only is the cast amazing, spearheaded by Brad Pitt, but it's a Tarantino film, so of course I'm going to look forward to it.

From Resivior Dogs to Death Proof, Tarantino has yet to make a bad film, and his sophomore film, Pulp Fiction, is my favorite film of all time.

However, what had me worried when the film was originally announced was how it would work, and how much this film had changed since he first began to work on it, during the production of Pulp Fiction. That said, when I got my hands on the script, all of my worries were wiped away.

Not only is the films script stunningly well written, but there is ample backstory for each of the characters. Well, that backstory may be set to get it's full telling.

“I have a half-written prequel ready to go if this movie’s a smash,” Tarantino tells the New York Times.

Well, to me, this is great news. I loved all of the characters, particularly Eli Roth's, and there is more than enough story in the lives of each of these people that they could do 8 separate films.

However, Tarantino is famous for talking about projects and then bailing on them, so I will keep you all updated on this project as more news comes out.

Go see something good!

NEWS: Hollywood Sequelpalooza '09...

One of those things that Hollywood has been looking at making a norm, is creating sequels/prequels to franchises that, albeit interesting, dead. Well, not to be outdone, they have come out with some really interesting and mindblowingly ridiculous projects. Here's the list and some breif details.

- Gremlins 3

Third film in the Gremlins series, which if created, will not be directed by series helmer, Joe Dante.

- Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2

This one is the most interesting. Recently, WFRR director Robert Zimeckis, said that “digital tools and performance capture” has him “starting to think about” doing another Roger Rabbit.

- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Mirage Studios is working on a live action adaptation of the classic comic book series

- Drop Dead Fred

Russell Brand is set to star in this remake

- Clueless sequel

Amy Heckerling may, or may not, be currently working on a sequel to the hit '90's film.

- Aliens

Ridley Scott has been considering creating a prequel to Alien

- Predators

Robert Rodriguez is set to produce a prequel/reboot of the Arnold Schwartzenagger film, Predator.

- Wall Street 2

Oliver Stone has just announced that he will be coming back to make a sequel to Wall Street, with Michael Douglas also returning, alongside Shia Lebouf.

What projects interest you?

Go see something good!