If the world ends in December 2012, it’s going to end with a lot of happy geeks. The summer of 2012 is shaping up to be the nerd version of the Summer of Love, but probably with a lot less sex. And drugs. And counterculture coolness. But you know what I mean – summer 2012 is going to be a big fucking deal.
The biggest fucking deal? Probably Batman 3, which has now been scheduled for July 20th. That’s a quick turnaround for Christopher Nolan, who is only now finishing up Inception. It’s possible that development on the script is farther along than we all thought it was, or else Nolan is just trying to finish up his Bats trilogy before the apocalypse.
But Batman 3 will be just one of the big swinging dicks that summer. Let’s look at what else is scheduled for 2012:
Battleship on May 25th
Star Trek 2 on June 29th
Spider-Man reboot on July 3rd
The Avengers on July 4th (although don’t be surprised to see that move)
And without dates but likely for summer 2012:
Godzilla
John Carter of Mars
Dune
That’s a hell of a line-up. Like I said, when it all comes to an end on December 12, you’ll be at least satisfied. Maybe they’ll even have the Batman 3 Blu-Ray out by then.
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I keep hoping "Battleship" turns into a really long April Fool's Day joke.
Is Abrams planning to direct Trek 2? Just asking since he also intends to squeeze in that low-budget Spielberg project in 2011 as well.
This sight haz turned two shite
damn: the Spidey reboot AND the Avengers movie almost the same day!
I think Marvel will move Avengers to 2013. It seems pretty risky to shoot a crossover movie before Thor and Cap hit the theaters.
I think it's a brilliant move to shoot THE AVENGERS movie while iron is hot so to speak.
I mean, why wait?
Judging by the Marvel movies thus far, they know that they're guaranteed at least moderate hits with THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA. So, why sit on a sure fire property like THE AVENGERS when they can capitolize on the previous summer's hits? What will delaying it for a year accomplish?
I say go for it.
I doubt Godzilla will make 2012. Expect that one to move. The last american godzilla movie took close to two decades to finally reach the screen.
What the fuck is Battleship doing on that list of 'big swinging dicks'? Does Devin know something the rest of us don't? Is anyone actually looking forward to that movie? Has there been a script and/or footage leaked that indicates it won't be a flaming pile of shit? Because I look at that list and all I can think is: "One of these things is not like the others. One of these things just doesn't belong."
please dont let Batman 3 happen………please please. they will NOT top dark knight, no way.
I'm pretty sure Avengers is on May 4th, not July 4th.
@8 Seeing some of the ideas that have been floating around, Battleship could likely turn into a monster hit, under the radar. Think " Crimson Tide" or " Hunt for Red October" Appeals to all the 30-ups and folks who aren't into capes and tights fare.
@#11: Both of those were Cold War movies weren't they? Battleship had to turn to Alien Invaders to find a context for naval warfare and really has to see some silly concepts to win the audience over.
The first Pirates of the Caribbean proves that a movie based on a consumer product can work. Don't count of lightning striking twice though.
I also saw May 4th for Avengers. Going back to Spider-Man, and going through 2012, Marvel will have had movies out in the first week of May for 8 out of 11 years. This doesn't include X-Men 3, which was a Memorial Day weekend release. I wonder what the first week of May 2013 might bring…
John Carter of Mars is the most Watchmen, 300, Clash of the Titans sounding movie on the list. I wonder what month it'll come out
Godzilla?
I find it weird they have Avengers planned for July 4, but Captain America is scheduled for the end of July.
If Batman 3 comes out in 2012, then it's instantly my Most Awesomely Anticipated Movie of 2012. It's of course because Batman Begins & The Dark Knight each ranked high on past 2000s lists.
Most of these will make my 2012 list. Follow/fan me on Twitter, Facebook, & the world for epic lists.
Rated Awesome To Awful – Summer 2010 list is coming this week!
Some seriously Awesome movies coming up at Summer every year.
I seem to recall an article here on Chud saying that Nolan could never top Batman Begins…
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