Sequel Bits: ‘Toy Story 4’, ‘Monsters University’, ‘Mama 2’, ‘Kick-Ass 2’, ‘The Last Exorcism Part II’, ‘Fast & Furious 6’, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’
Don’t believe everything you hear on the Internet — thatToy Story 4rumor, for one, is simply not true. Also after the jump:
That doesn’t rule out the possibility of the studio making another follow-up at some point, of course, but now is not that time. The studio has so many other projects on their plate already that a newToy Storyby 2015 simply isn’t feasible. [HitFix]
We know roughly howMonsters UniversityandMonsters Inc.are linked — the new prequel explains how the old movie’s Sulley and Mike came to be pals — but that seems to be about as detailed as Pixar is willing to get right now.
Asked whether there was any overlap between the two films, directorDan Scanlonresponded, “Well I don’t want to say that, I think you should wait and see. I will say that it’s teeing up to the original film nicely.”
One possibility is thatMary Gibbs, who voiced Boo, could return in some form. But Scanlon wouldn’t confirm that, either, saying only “There’s lots of fun cameos here and there, so… yeah, keep an eye out.“Monsters UniversitydebutsJune 21. [Stitch Kingdom]
Mamaproved a solid hit, grossing almost six times its $15 million production budget. So of course Universal is looking into the possibility of a sequel. “We think there’s potential for aMamafranchise,” studio execDavid Kossesaid.
However, directorAndres Muschiettiseems to feel differently. In an earlierinterview, he stated his lack of interest in a sequel.
We sort of wore out the subject matter…I never thought this could continue. Sequels are always tricky. I know how studios think but I don’t see ‘Mama’ as something you’re able to exploit because you’re screwing with the original. I’m really hoping to jump into some other movies right now.
My feeling is that Universal will move forward without Muschietti if they need to. No concrete decisions have been made, though, and Kosse says talks about anotherMamaare still in the early stages. [Screen Daily]
Jeff Wadlowand his team are putting the final touches onKick-Ass 2. A tipster indicated that the comic book sequel has gone in for reshoots in Toronto, after wrapping principal photography in Toronto and London last year. The film premieresJune 28. [On Location Vacations]
Most of the posters released forThe Last Exorcism Part IIhave been straight out of the standard horror movie marketing playbook, so it’s refreshing to see artistRich Knepprathtaking a more unusual approach in the latest one.
The Last Exorcism Part IIopensMarch 1. [MTV]Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto got the firstFast & Furious 6teaser poster, and now the second features his BFF Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) staring off into the distance.Fast & Furious 6hits theatersMay 24.J.J. Abramsbeing who he is, he’s still not revealing too much aboutStar Trek Into Darkness. But he did talk a bit about two of the sequel’s new elements in a recent interview. While Klingons failed to make the cut in the 2009 film, he hinted that they’d appear prominently in this one. “Their role in this is definitely that of adversary, and you’ll see how that’ll play out,” he teased.
The sequel also introduces (or re-introduces, for longtime Trek fans) the character of Carol Marcus, played byAlice Eve. While we’ll have to wait and see just how she fits in, Abrams stresses that she has a key role that goes above and beyond that of a mere love interest for Kirk (Chris Pine).
[Kirk] meets her fairly early on and again she plays a science officer, she’s someone who is a part of the adventure. I think Chris is right, because it’s very much an action adventure movie and once that gets going it’s a very difficult thing to park the story. So it’s very difficult to do a romantic interlude. Her role is important, she wouldn’t be in the movie otherwise.
Star Trek Into DarknesslandsMay 17. [MTV]
And while we’re on the subject ofStar Trek Into Darkness, we also have a new featurette that teases some of the heart-pounding action in store.
Abrams has been enthusiastic about the film’s use of 3D, but it’s tough to think of a better sell than the oneZoe Saldanaoffers: “This is the kind of film that 3D is made for.” [Screen Rant]
