SEQUEL-MANIA... what we'll be seeing

I figured I'd create this thread to keep track...

THE DEFINITES:
BATMAN BEGINS- Started production recently, with a cast that included Christian Bale, Katie Holmes, Morgan Freeman, Ken Watanabe, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy, Larry Holden and Gary Oldman. Written by David Goyer and directed by Christopher Nolan. Although it is not considered part of the previous franchise, WB clearly feels they are bulding on the success of the previous four films, all of which grossed over $100 mil.

SPIDER-MAN 2- Sam Raimi directs the followup to the $400 million grossing hit. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris and JK Simons return from the original, while Alfred Molina stars as Doctor Otto Octavius (Octopus) and Dylan Baker is Curt Connors (aka the Lizard).

SHREK 2- The cast returns for the CGI comedy, making room for the likes of Antonio Banderas and John Cleese.

STAR WARS EPISODE III- The transformation from Anakin to Darth vader will be completed in the third prequel of the massive series.

BLADE TRINITY- Wesley Snipes suits up again as the titular Daywalker, possibly for the last time. He's joined by an eclectic cast that includes Ryan Reynolds, Jessica Biel, Kris Kristofferson, Dominic Purcell, Parker Posey, Oswald Patton and Triple H. Written and directed by David Goyer.

BABY GENIUSES 2- Been finished for quite a while, and may head directly to video. Featuring a villanous turn by series producer Jon Voight.

SON OF THE MASK/MASK 2- The ancient mask possesses the child of the latest recipient of it's curse (Jamie Kennedy) leading to toddler mask hijinks.

THE WHOLE TEN YARDS- Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Natasha Henstridge, Amanda Peet and Kevin Pollack all return for the sequel to a film no one really liked in the first place. From Howard Deustch, director of THE REPLACEMENTS.

BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON- Renee Zellweger returns to the sequel to the $70 mil. grosser, as the lovable, roly poly "wanton sex goddess" of England.

THE EXORCIST: BEGINNING- Directed by either Paul Schrader or Renny Harlin, depending on who is asked. A prequel dealing with the events prior to the first EXORCIST film, as either a horrific gore fest or a psychological journey into fear, depending again on whom you ask.

GINGER SNAPS BACK- Prequel to a not-that-popular Canadian lycanthropic puberty tale.

OCEAN'S TWELVE- aka Steven Soderbergh cashes a paycheck. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Eddie Jemison, Elliot Gould, Carl Reiner, Scott Caan, Casey Affleck, Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Vincent Cassel and Billy Bob Thornton star.

ALIENS VS. PREDATOR- A prequel of sorts to the ALIEN series, but a sequel to at least the first PREDATOR, designed to re-launch each series. Paul W.S. Anderson writes and directs, with Sanaa Lantham and Lance Hennriksen leading a b-list cast.

DEUCE BIGELOW: EUROPEAN GIGOLO- Rob Schneider returns in this much talked about script, which takes his character to a school for gigolos, only to find they are being murdered one by one. Most likely will be made soon and quickly to capitalize on the waning memory of the surprisingly successful first film.

THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER- May or may not still have THE CROW name associated with it when it is released, possibly direct to video. Edward Furlong, Dennis Hopper, David Boreanez and Danny Trejo star.

THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK- Both a prequel and sequel to PITCH BLACK, with the anti-hero of the first film poised as a savior for a distant galaxy. Written and directed by David Twohy.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AKAZBAN- Harry faces off against the secrets of prisoned wizard Sirius Black (Gary Oldman). Directed by Alfonso Cuaron.

RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE- Milla Jovovich returns to shoot some zombies up, from direction by Alexander Witt. Mike Epps and Oded Fehr costar.

BE COOL- John Travolta's Chili Palmer character of GET SHORTY opts to break into the music business. Costarring Uma Thurman, the Rock, Vince Vaughn, Andre 3000, Christina Milan, Harvey Keitel, Joe Pesci, Danny DeVito, Cedric the Entertainer and James Gandolfini. Directed by F. Gary Gray.

STARSHIP TROOPERS: HERO OF THE FEDERATION- Quickie straight to video sequel.

AGENT CODY BANKS: DESTINATION LONDON- Frankie Muniz's pint sized secret agent fights and woos again, while Anthony Anderson mugs. Sigh...

AFTER SUNSET- Richard Linklater's controversial sequel to BEFORE SUNRISE, which reunites the characters Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy played in the previous film and in a bit part in WAKING LIFE.

ELEKTRA- Rob Bowman is set to direct this not-quite-sequel to DAREDEVIL with Jennifer Garner in the title role.

SCOOBY DOO TWO: MONSTERS UNLEASHED- More of an emphasis on the creatures this time. Director Raja Gosnell and the cast of vapidities return.

THE BOURNE SUPREMACY- Matt Damon returns as the amnesiac spy, joined by Franka Potente, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles and Karl Urban. Paul Greengrass directs.

con't...

POSSIBLY coming soon...

THE TRANSPORTER 2- Apparently, although there has been no official announcement, Jason Statham has spoke about his eagerness to start on this sequel in the spring.

XXX2: STATE OF THE UNION- There has been no official announcement since star Vin Diesel opted out of this film, so apparently its still set to take place in DC. Ice Cube and Sam Jackson will be directed by Lee Tamahori.

MEET THE FOKKERS- An early year start date is being eyed for the second installment, in which the cast will be joined by Dustin Hoffman and Barbara Striesand as the prospective parents.

THE RING 2- Naomi Watts returns for first time director Noam Munro, which may be either a prequel/sequel or a straightforward continutation of the story of Samara.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3- Joe Carnahan and Tom Cruise have been waiting awhile for a good script, but it looks like they might be able to start soon. Ving Rhames is being courted to return, and Philip Seymour Hoffman may play a villain.

SCARY MOVIE 4- Although the original intention was for the cast of SM3 to immediately launch into a fourth film, plans have been put off, but expect this project to get moving on again under David Zucker, this time riffing off superhero films.

ANACONDAS: BLACK ORCHID- A lot has been made about whether this will ever be released, particularly because Sony questions the decision to move ahead with another installment of the J. Lo/Ice cube snake fest.

THE RETURN OF ZORRO- Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones and director Martin Campbell are all set to reteam for the next installment of the adventures of Don Diego de la Vega.

UNDERWORLD 2- Les Wiseman's werewolf/vampire saga might continue with fall filming, but nothing is certain. Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman will return.

THE MASK OF THE PINK PANTHER- Somehow going from THE FAMOOUS JETT JACKSON to this, Shawn Levy will be directing Steve Martin's latest re-write of the troubled project. Martin, Paul Giamatti, Howard Stern, Beyonce Knowles and Jean Reno all star.

BENJI RETURNS: RAGS TO RICHES- Another ambigus release that may or may not see the light of day.

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE- Currently being prepped for director Mike Newell.

PIRATES OF THE CARRIBBEAN 2- Producers are toiling with the idea to do one or maybe even two more swashbuckling adventures. Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom will return.

NEW POLICE STORY- Jackie Chan will be returning to his homeland to release this new sequel to the popular overseas crime series.

FREDDY VS. JASON 2- Producers are attempting to find a way to fit Ash, lead character of the EVIL DEAD series, into the film.

con't...

possibilities...

KJ2: JACK IS BACK- WB is eager to establish a franchise from KANGAROO JACK, of all things, most likely going straight to video. The next installment of the hopping hip-hopper may find him in Vegas.

SPECIES III- MGM is eager to franchise some of their older films, and this series might get a jolt from such a market. Natasha Henstridge will cameo in the sequel.

MANDERLAY- The second leg of Lars Von Trier's DOGVILLE trilogy will feature Bryce Howard in the role originated by Nicole Kidman.

CUBE ZERO- Details are under wraps for this straight to video prequel to the CUBE films.

VERSUS 2- Ryuhei Kitamura's second blood-splattered vampire/zombie/gangster epic will have to wait, as he may currently be starting work on...

GODZILLA- FINAL WARS- The biggest GODZILLA production in years will find the scaly one celebrating his 50 year anniversay by tackling every monster in the universe. The character will be temporarily retired after this film.

WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S 3- Johnathan Silverman and Andrew McCarthy- NOT BUSY.

TOMB RAIDER 3- The success overseas dictates that TOMB RAIDER 3 would be an excellent decision.

ACE VENTURA: RETURN OF THE PET DETECTIVE- This straight to video film will likely introduce a new pet detective.

DOG SOLDIERS 2: FRESH MEAT- Not sure when or if this would happen, but director Neil Marshall talks of a trilogy.

TERMINATOR 4- With the $400 mil. worldwide success of the third film, an Arnold-less fourth one is being prepped by C2 pictures.

COYOTE UGLY 2- Piper Perabo is looking to reprise her role.

SHANGHAI DAWN- Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson back in the old west for a third go round? Both have hinted about the strong possbility.

THE LECTER VARIATION- Dino di Laurentiis was interested in this, a prequel dealing with the young life of Hannibal Lecter. Early names bandied about include Macauly Culkin and Jude Law.

BULLETPROOF MONK 2- Despite box office failure, there is a strong possbility that a franchise closer to the comics would find a straight to video audience.

HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES: DEVIL'S REJECTS- The family will be back if filming starts shooting soon in preparation for the intended Halloween release, but the script continues to be stalled.

CRUEL INTENTIONS 3- The trilogy comes full circle with this straight to video release.

HULK 2- Avi Arad champions the cause for a followup to the $130 million grossing film, claiming he's looking for a lighter, less psychological take on the character.

MAN BITES DOG: THE BEGINNING- A bizarre idea for a prequel, but talks have indicated that this is set to film soon.

STUART LITTLE 3- A completley CGI sequel, coming straight to DVD soon.

TOY STORY 3- Disney plans on taking full advantage of the Pixar movies they still have the rights to, and will be doing a third film in the saga between Woody and Buzz.

MONEY TALKS 2- Brett Ratner will produce this straight to DVD film.

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SEED OF CHUCKY- Dan Mancini will direct Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly and Billy Boyd in the fifth film in the series, set to shoot in Romania.

SOCIETY 2: BODY MODIFICATION- You wanted a SOCIETY sequel... here it is.

SLEEPAWAY CAMP IV- May or may not lead into a fifth installment of the series, both of which would neglect the second and third movies.

FLETCH WON- Kevin Smith hopes to get started on either this or RANGER DANGER AND THE DANGER RANGERS after THE GREEN HORNET.

DADDY DAY CARE 2: DADDY DAY CAMP- Currently, Eddie Murphy is balancing this offer with...

BEVERLY HILLS COP IV- ...which apparently has a very solid script and original series helmer Martin Brest aboard. Still, he won't be doing...

DR. DOLITTLE 3- Which will go straight to video with a different leading man.

WRONG TURN 2- Response to the original in the theaters was tepid, but the DVD sold modestly, and Stan Winston is enthusiastic about a sequel.

VAN HELSING 2- It's fairly obvious Hugh Jackman has another franchise on his hand here, along with...

X3- Rumors abound as to what it will be about, either Sentinels or further mutantations or even Mr. Sinister. Still, nothing will be clear until Bryan Singer finishes LOGAN'S RUN. Also not to be ignored...

WOLVERINE- Avi Arad and Gale Anne-Hurd have been very enthused about a solo WOLVERINE movie, possibly set in Japan.

STIR OF ECHOES 2- Lions Gate is currently prepping a straight to video sequel.

THE PUNISHER 2- Avi Arad has already spoke of a sequel, and considering the first film's meager budget, a profit and greenlight looks likely.

BOONDOCK SAINTS 2: ALL SAINTS DAY- May or may not ever get off the ground.

JURASSIC PARK IV- Simon West and Joe Johnstone have both been mentioned repeatedly, as well as Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough and Keira Knightley in the cast. A rumored plot features a lethal virus being spread by the dinosaurs.

HALLOWEEN 9- Moussad Akkad said no to the idea of mixing Michael Myers with Pinhead (therefore robbing Pinhead of a choice chance to return to actual relevance), but he has to be happy with the publicity it got for his product. After the suprise success of HALLOWEEN RESURRECTION, a ninth Myers film might be either a prequel, direct sequel or even remake. Names like Bryan Cox and Sean Ashmore have been bandied about.

DEAD RECKONING- George Romero's fourth LIVING DEAD movie is on life support, but strong showings of the next wave of zombie movies, including the DAWN OF THE DEAD remake, SHAUN OF THE DEAD and RESIDENT EVIL, not to mention Romero's next, DIAMOND DEAD, should help matters. Guillermo Del Toro has recently been panhandling for Romero around town.

CADDYSHACK 3- A straight to video offering is in the works, with Brian Doyle Murray, Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase and a host of other b-listers.

RUSH HOUR 3- With constant rumors of Jackie Chan's impending retirement, talk has been of replacing him in this franchise with Chow Yun-Fat.

GLADIATOR 2- Plots are currently being conceived for a second installment of this Roman epic. Djimon Honsou has been in talks to return in a story that may deal with the living son of Maximus.

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN 2- A straight to video sequel has been discussed, in which Peta Wilson would return and filming would be strictly in Australia.

HIGHLANDER: THE SOURCE- The series that won't die may receive a fifth installment featuring new, younger Highlanders.

STREET FIGHTER 2- Jean Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren and Holly Valance are reportedly ready to star.

con't...

PROBABLY NEVER GONNA HAPPEN...

GLAMORAMA- The next adaptaion from Bret Easton Ellis was being targeted by Roger Avary, but the poor box office showings for Ellis' last two films may have killed this one.

EASY RIDER A.D.- There hasn't been any movement on this project in years, and that looks like it will remain dormant. The film was to follow the sons of the first films' leads.

MORTAL KOMBAT 3- MK is sooo passe these days, and no one is anxious to put up the financing for the third film in the series. Christopher Lambert was said to be returning as Rayden.

DAREDEVIL 2- Ben Affleck was recently quoted as saying audiences knew his career was in trouble when he was resurrecting this franchise, and he said he will only do another if buddy Kevin Smith was involved.

SERIOUSLY DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR?- Apparently, there is no script for this (a predicament that didn't stop the first film's makers) and neither Ashton Kutcher nor Seann William Scott are keen on a sequel.

FURY ROAD- Mad Max might be dead. Filming on George Miller's latest Mad Max adventure was postponed indefinetly because of scheduling conflicts involving the war overseas, and Miller and Gibson seem ready to move onto other things.

DIE HARD 4- Bruce Willis is constantly asked about this and each time he cautiously replies, acknowledging that modern day terrorism is difficult to do these days. Nevertheless, it would be hard to convince John McTiernan that another one of these was unnecessary.

THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR 2- Same goes for this film, which would reunite Pierce Brosnan (who just signed on) and Rene Russo. Still, Brosnan has too many projects on his plate for this to be a reasonable choice.

X-FILES 2- A recent blowup of some sorts ended Chris Carter's working relationship with FOX, therefore killing off a sequel.

RAMBO IV/ROCKY VI- Not likely.

MEN IN BLACK III- Sony refuses to get shoehorned into another scenario like with MIBII, when the lion's share of profits when to Barry Sonnenfeld, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, which is why they aren't returning any phone calls they might be making based on cool ideas for MIBIII.

NAKED GUN 4- David Zucker recently mentioned this when discussing SCARY MOVIE 4. Being that Leslie Nielsen's schtick has already worn thin, there's really no demand for this.

SON OF SCHIZOPOLIS- Steven Soderbergh has spoke of this project for years, but he may have gotten it out of his system by making FULL FRONTAL intead.

EVIL DEAD 4- Pure pipedream, even if Ash is in FREDDY VS. JASON 2.

OLD SCHOOL 2- When asked about it, director Todd Phillips claimed he was upset about Dreamworks using Phillips' movies to promote EUROTRIP and said he would never work with them again.

BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2- Martin Lawrence most likely is not fully capable of the endurance needed for another of these films. His career is at a standstill, with or without...

BAD BOYS 3- Although both stars are up for it, Sony was not bowled over by the returns of BB2 and are not going to be looking to do a sequel.

ELM STREET: THE FREDDY MURDERS- A script that's been circulating for a long time now, this prequel re-imagined Freddy Kureger as a predatory pedophile. Most likely, this script has fallen by the wayside in favor of a more financially viable FREDDY VS. JASON 2.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: THE SEQUEL- This was announced a few months ago. It won't happen.

HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2- Ditto.

BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE 2- Apparently, the schedules of Steve Martin, Queen Latifah and Eugene Levy kept this idea from coming to fruition, but according to executives, they were thisclose.

CABIN FEVER 2- As much as Eli Roth would like to replicate the EVIL DEAD formula, he's got so many projects lined up, including THE BOX and the DEATHDREAM remake, so it's likely this won't happen.

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2- All rpincipals have been receptive to the idea, except for Will Smith, who doesn't want anything to do with it.

any that I missed?

well, yeah, aside from that...


Will be updating this thread periodically.

Singer signed on for LOGAN'S RUN today, actually.

and despite the developments at the end of X2, it's not a guarantee the writers will go in the expected direction.

updates:


There are rumblings that M: I 3 might be in search of a new director. A name that popped up is Phil Alden Robinson. This is the second rather left field Robinson rumor in a few months time- he was also linked to an IRON MAN movie.

CHEECH AND CHONG- A new film might be headed our way courtesy of writer-director Larry Charles.

THE EXORCIST: BEGINNING- Renny Harlin was talking it up at the American Film Market. Apparently, his name will be on the movie, and according to him, there are talks of yet ANOTHER EXORCIST movie after this.

THE HOBBIT- Peter Jackson spoke to YAHOO MOVIES and he indicated that if all the rights were to be negotiated, he would be up for THE HOBBIT.

INDIANA JONES IV- In a recent interview, Steven Speilberg is quoted as saying "Of course it will happen."

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX- Despite being a ways off, rumors are that Naomi Watts is being pursued for the role of Delores Umbridge.

Oh, and a movie I forgot, somehow...

updates...


SCHOOL OF ROCK 2-

An excerpt from an interview with Jack Black...

Black: I don't know. I'm just doing what I want to do. It's not like I'm out here promoting cheese. I'm out here promoting something that I really care about, that I'm proud of, that I want a lot of people to see. If it's a commercial success… You know, I don't really put too much weight on the sellout thing. What is sellout?

IGN: Doing a sequel?

Black: Hey, if I've got the time to do it.

IGN: Not to put any pressure one Mike White.

Black: No one's said anything about a sequel, except one of the kids who said, "Hey, maybe we should do a sequel."

Black mentions earlier on in the interview that he’d probably throw in a steamy kiss between him and Joan Cusack into the sequel should there be one.

DAREDEVIL 2: BORN AGAIN- Apparently Ben Affleck is in line for a much darker, more gothic story, one that would involve Matt Murdock's secret identity being exposed and his fights with the Bushwacker. Reports indicate Guillermo Del Toro is interested in the director's chair.

THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS 3- Apparently, Vin Diesel's return to the franchise is contingent on Rob Cohen's involvement as director. Rumors of Paul Walker's departure from the series most likely stem from Diesel's re-ignited interest in it.

DAREDEVIL 2: Consider this rumor debunked by Marvel, who responded to the Del Toro rumors by saying that DAREDEVIL II was indeed "on the back burner" as they concentrate on Rob Bowman's ELEKTRA.

GODZILLA: FINAL WARS- Toho Studios announced that after their next Godzilla release, the massive monster will be taking an unprecedented ten year break. Ryuhei Kitamura will be behind the camera for the latest installment.

THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS 3- Universal has announced a full greenlight to the sequel to THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS and 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, both of which scored over $120 million domestically.

TOMB RAIDER 3- Angelina Jolie recently spoke about the film, feeling that she felt satisfied with the second film and saw no need for further tomb raiding.

for that matter, whatever happened to John Hughes?

CANDYMAN- Apparently, Tony Todd is ready for a fourth part in the film series, and is negotiating with Clive Barker to get a $25 million budget off the ground. Todd has said it will be a stand-alone film set at an all-girls' college. This fourth installment in the series might lead into...

CANDYMAN VS. HELLRAISER- Apparently, Clive Barker is negotiating to make Candyman and Pinhead face off.

FINAL DESTINATION 3D- Tony Todd also reported that New Line was prepping a third installment of the death and dismemberment series, possibly filmed in 3D!

THE RING 2- Although the November 10th start date remains unchanged, THE RING 2 producers and director Noam Murro have parted ways. The studio cites "creative differences" and is looking to quickly hire a replacement for the film, which returns stars Naomi Watts, David Dorfman and screenwriter Ehren Krueger from the first film.
UPDATE: Hideo Nakata, director of the original RINGU is in negotiations to direct THE RING 2. This will be his English-language debut.


AGENT CODY BANKS 3- Anthony Anderson recently spoke about his desire to sign on to the third installment of the kid spy "franchise" although MGM may not agree with him. The second film of the series, DESTINATION LONDON, is being released this weekend on less screens than the original, and MGM is said to have soured on the potential franchise now that kiddie star Frankie Muniz is 19 (!).

GENIUS?

LETHAL WEAPON 5- Richard Donner says he has an idea for the fifth film to finally put the series to rest, however, all is contigent on Mel Gibson being involved.

THE MASK OF THE PINK PANTHER- Although previous reports indicated Paul Giamatti was cast as the character of Dreyfus, apparently the offer was to Hugh Grant instead. He has passed on the role, leaving producers to pursue Kevin Kline in the role.

JINX- The writer, Neal Purvis, has recently come clean on what killed this project, citing the studio's reluctance to foot the bill on an $80 million production, which was to be helmed by Stephen Frears.

STATE PROPERTY II- Damon Dash will direct the sequel to the 2001 original, a mob drama that exploited it's main selling point, the rap group State Property. Beanie Segal will reprise his lead role.

LILO AND STITCH 2- Disney has begun work on a sequel.

PIRATES OF THE CARRIBBEAN 2/3- Johnny Depp recently revealed that he is only signed for one of the two proposed sequels.

FINAL DESTINATION 3D- Confirmed by writer Jeffery Redrick, who penned the second film but won't return for the third.

MISS CONGENIALITY 2- Regina King has been added to the cast as the title character's FBI rival. William Shatner will also be reprising his role from the original.

RUSH HOUR 3- John Rogers has been hired to re-write the script for this, setting it in one location and trimming the expected budget. This might be a sign that they might be looking for a new costar (Chow Yun Fat?) for Chris Tucker, who will get $20 million against 20% of the profit for this and...

MONEY TALKS 2- Charlie Sheen and Brett Ratner are also in (money?) talks to return.

SHREK 3- Alexis Biedel is rumored to be voicing the Swan Princess in the third installment of this animated series.

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST 2- READ THIS

Clever.

somebody doesn't know how to appreciate convenience.

updates

MORTAL KOMBAT 3- Threshold Entertainment has announced that MORTAL KOMBAT 3 will happen, just not at New Line Cinema, home of the first two films. Christopher Lambert and Linden Ashby will return, and Stacey Dash has been penciled in for a role. The potential titles for this include MK: DEADLY ALLIANCE, MK: DEVASTATION and MK: DECEPTION.

CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2- Sam Harper has been hired to draft a script for this sequel, a followup to last year's holiday hit, itself spawned from the original CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN and it's sequel, BELLS ON THEIR TOES.

SEED OF CHUCKY- John Waters and Redman have been added to the cast that already features Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly and Billy Boyd.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III: Ving Rhames has announced that shooting for this project will begin in June.

BEAUTY SHOP- Alicia Silverstone and Djimon Honsou have been added to the cast of this spinoff of the BARBERSHOP, already slated to star Queen Latifah and to be directed by Billie Woodruff.

SPIDER-MAN 2- Rumors persist that Willem Dafoe has shot a cameo in the next SPIDER-MAN picture, possibly in a dream sequence. Also, star Kirsten Dunst has announced that the cast and director Sam Raimi are set to start shooting SPIDER-MAN 3 in the early months of next year.

BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN- Despite abandoning this project in order to shoot TROY, Wolfgang Petersen remains interested in filming the project. Only problem is, he does not want to work with Christian Bale, for some reason, and would prefer to work with Orlando Bloom and Eric Bana, both stars of TROY.

JAMES BOND- Two new bizarro rumors are hitting the net. One involves the potential hiring of Mel Gibson for one film. The other, more likely scenario, involves the producers supposedly being "desperate" to hire Orlando Bloom for the role, citing the desire to bring a new fanbase to the franchise.

TRAINING DAY 2- Rumor has it that Ethan Hawke wants and is being courted for a sequel, one that would pit him in a female officer. Kiefer Sutherland, his TAKING LIVES costar, may be a potential costar.

BOND 21 and THOMAS CROWN 2- For Pierce Brosnan's frustrated comments on both of these franchises, read this interview snippet here

LEGALLY BLONDE 3- MGM has announced that Reese Witherspoon is still atatched as star and producer, and they are interested in beefing up Luke Wilson's role.

JOHNNY ENGLISH 2- Peter Howitt recently announced that work has started on JE2, but he's not sure of his own involvement.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3- Frank Darabont has been hired to pen the script to this film, which may start shooting in summertime with Tm Cruise, Ving Rhames, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Anthony Hopkins.

TREMORS 5- S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock have completed a script for a fifth film of the series, which will rely on the success of the fourth film.

BENJI RETURNS- See the astounding new trailer here

SPIDER MAN 2- The release date has been pushed forward two days in response to overwhemling demand. In a recent USA Today article, Sony spokesmen spoke of the desire to make six SPIDER-MAN films in total.

BATMAN BEGINS- Rutger Hauer and Tom Wilkenson have been added to the cast. Hauer will play the mysterious Earle, a Wayne Enterprize executive and Wilkenson will play crime boss Falcone. Plus, Warner Bros. floated the possibility recently of a sequel to follow in 2008 after the 2005 release of this film.

ELEKTRA- The character of Typhoid Mary has been announced as the villain for this spinoff to be directed by Rob Bowman.

TOY STORY 3- Disney has recently reported that they will indeed seek a theatrical release for the third film in the series.

THE MASK OF THE PINK PANTHER- David Beckham will be added to the cast, playing a professional soccer player.

STAR WARS EPISODE III- Rumored title? THE CREEPING FEAR.

STAR TREK- After ten films, rumors are that Paramount has brought new producers aboard to possibly fashion a trilogy prequel to the series.

THE RING 2- Davleigh Chase will not be returning for the sequel.

BEAUTY SHOP- Names being bandied about for the spinoff include Djimon Honsou, Mena Suvari, Alicia Silverstone, Rene Russo, Jimmy Smits and Antonio Banderas.

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE prequel- R. Lee Ermey recently revealed that he was being sought after for a role in a possible prequel to the 2003 hit remake,

INDIANA JONES 4- Stuart Beattie has been hired to re-write the film.

X-MEN 3- James Bamford and Steve Bacic are rumored to reprise their roles as Beast and Gambit in the sequel.

STREET FIGHTER 2 and ROCKY VI- Dolph Lundgren replied to the rumors, saying he won't be in STREET FIGHTER 2 and claims he hasn't received any offers for ROCKY VI.

KANGAROO JACK 2- Adam Garcia won't reprise his role as the kangaroo in the sequel.

X-FILES 2- David Duchovny recently spoke about the desire to start a second film later this year, with a third cast member of significant stature joining the cast.

EVIL DEAD IV: CONSEQUENCES- A listing appearerd in an AFM mag relating to a company called Awards Pictures, stating that this film may follow Ash as he fights "deadites, demons" the FBI and reality TV." A $71 million budget is listed. Also listed is...

MORE BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA- A $75 million budget is listed for this adventure which was supposedly to involve the return of the Jack burton character.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3- Scarlett Johanssen and Carrie Anne-Moss are rumored to be up for roles.

CASINO ROYALE- Quentin Tarantino spoke recently about filming this adaptation as a straightforward final James Bond film for Pierce Brosnan. He claims that he could get it done for $40 million and is somewhat pessimistic about the odds he'll get the job. Tarantino also spoke of...

KILL BILL 2- Tarantino entertained the notion of both a future story about Nikki, daughter of Coppermouth, and an anime prequel about the life of Bill.

HELLBOY 2- Ron Perlman recently acknowledged that plans are moving ahead for a sequel to the horned hero flick, which brought in $23 million this weekend.

HULK 2- Gale Anne-Hurd has spoke about the sequel, saying that it's moving ahead and they are in search of a writer that can make the character more "heroic."

RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD IV: NECROPOLIS- Director Ellroy Elkayem (EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS) has replaced Tobe Hooper as the director to this film.

BLAIR WITCH 3- Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick have unleashed a nine page outline for a prequel to Lions Gate and are eager to receive a greenlight for a continuation to the previously aborted film series.

XXX: STATE OF THE UNION- Willem Dafoe has just been cast alongside Ice Cube and Samuel L. Jackson in this sequel, featured as the secretary of defense, who may have a few aces up his sleeve.

RAINBOW SIX/WITHOUT REMORSE- Plans are moving ahead to turn both of these Tom Clancy novels- revolving around agent John Clark, a character featured in THE SUM OF ALL FEARS (Liev Schrieber) and CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER (Willem Dafoe)- into films.

BOND 21- Michael Madsen was quoted recently as saying that its likely Pierce Brosnan is done with the Bond franchise. In his place, he claims, will be an "Australian." Well, today, news has been spreading that the Australian may be none other than Heath Ledger.

BEAUTY SHOP- Kevin Bacon has been added to the cast of this spinoff, joining Queen Latifah, Ice Cube, Djimon Honsou, Mena Suvari, Alicia Silverstone and Lil' JJ.

POLICE ACADEMY 8- Bubba Smith let it slip in an interview recently that the cast of the comedy films is interested in a reunion movie that would achieve a theatrical release.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS 2- Apparently this isn't dead after all. Joel Silver has hopped aboard as producer and Gerry Lively will be directing later this year, with a release coming stateside from Warner Bros.

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