New Live Action "HALO" TV Show Coming!

During the unveiling of the brand new Xbox One console, Microsoft have announced that they along with director Steven Spielberg are planning a brand new live action "HALO" TV show. This is going to be epic!!! Finally something from the "HALO" camp. After the success of last years "HALO: Forward Unto Dawn" mini series, fans have been wanting more and here we get this planned TV show.
The only thing is that it's only getting shown on the Xbox One console, which is being set up as a way to watch TV in the future. They plan to be like Netflix and make their own shows for it.......smart but a bit annoying because not everyone will buy an Xbox One. Hopefully Microsoft will release the new "HALO" show on DVD and Blu-Ray like "Forward Unto Dawn", which was released just there on Monday.

The Park Is Opening Once Again!

Finally Universal have officially announced the release date of the long-awaited "Jurassic Park" sequel. "Jurassic Park 4" has been given a June 13th 2014 release date. It's got a script, written by "Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes" screenwriters Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa, but does not yet have a director. I think Rupert Wyatt would be great for the directors job on this sequel. He did a superb job with rebooting the apes in 2011, so he could do great with this. As always, Steven Spielberg stand in as producer. I really wish he'd just get this over and done with and direct it himself, but I guess he's been there and done that.

So Look Who's Not Directing "Star Wars-Episode 7" Then!

So here's some news on the directors who have been sent out the treatment for the new "Star Wars" film and have said no to directing. 
First, George Lucas's best friend Steven Spielberg has confirmed that he doesn't want to direct the new film because it's not his genre, 

"It is not my genre, I'ts my best friend George's genre."

Second, Quentin Tarantino has commented and confirmed that he's not interested in taking the helm of the new film, 

"It is not my genre, I'ts my best friend George's genre."

Third, Zach Snyder has confirmed too that he doesn't want to direct the new film(s) either, 

 "i just think doing episode 7, 8 and 9 is just a slippery slope." and "would be a lot of effort." 

Fourth, JJ Abrams has given a much more detailed reason on why he doesn't want to direct the new films, 

"Look, Star Wars is one of my favorite movies of all time. I frankly feel that - I almost feel that, in a weird way, the opportunity for whomever it is to direct that movie, it comes with the burden of being that kind of iconic movie and series. I was never a big Star Trek fan growing up, so for me, working on Star Trek didn't have any of that, you know, almost fatal sacrilege, and so, I am looking forward more then anyone to the next iterations of Star Wars, but I believe I will be going as a paying moviegoer!"

And finally the fifth director was Jon Favreau, who again gave a much detailed reason same as Abrams did, 

"I think both J.J. and I come from a generation of people who formed our whole creative persona around what we experienced as kids from watching those films, and I have had the good fortune of working with George (Lucas)and around George, and whether it is doing a voice on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, or being at the Skywalker Ranch mixing Iron Man - so I have been very happy and lucky to just experience the culture that Lucas has created, both in my own life growing up as a kid and professional - whether it was interviewing him at film fetivals on stage, he is just a really wonderful, talented gifted guy who has changed the business so much, so I am just giddy, first and foremost as a fan, to see what happens with it. I think there is a lot of question marks of how they are going to do it, and who they are going to do it with, and what the story is going to be about; but to say that I am not excited about it is definitely an understatement. We'll see."

"Toy Story 3" Writer Pens Scripts For New "Star Wars" Trilogy?

Writer Michael Arndt is reported to have completed 40-50 page treatments for all three of the new trilogy of "Star Wars" films. Deadline confirmed this on their site that this was happening. It's also been reported that the the treatments are heading out to key directors for the films. Names such as Steven Spielberg, JJ Abrams, Brad Bird and Matthew Vaughn have all been mentioned. 
Vaughn may be the closest to getting the job and friend and comic book writer Mark Millar thinks he would be amazing in the role,

"Star Wars has since, of course, announced an Episode 7 and he's been touted as a possible director for that movie. All I can say is that if he does get picked to helm the next Star Wars there would be nobody with more passion or enthusiasm for the project.

"I really don't think there could be a better choice, especially as we've referenced Star Wars pretty much every day in the five years we've known one another."

UPDATE: It's been confirmed that Arndt will indeed be writing the scripts for "episodes 7, 8 & 9".

"Indiana Jones And The Long Retirement" Instead Of Another Film?

While talking about "The Bourne Legacy", producer Frank Marshall was asked about sequels to his 80's classic, "The Goonies", "E.T." and most of all.................an "Indiana Jones 5". This is what he said about the possibilities of an "Indy 5" happening anytime soon,

"I think, for me, [Crystal Skull is] the last hurrah. I know that, yes, we talk about it, but there’s no idea, there’s no MacGuffin."

So this is very bad news indeed for "Indy" fans, me being one of them. I liked the last film, "Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull". It was weird with the aliens, but it was the 50's, Roswell and alien stuff was happening there, so it made sense. I also liked that it left the franchise open for more films, but seeing as there's now no chance in hell really.................FUCK THE FOURTH FILM!!!! THE ENDING TO "THE LAST CRUSADE" WAS A PROPER ENDING TO THE FRANCHISE............NOW IT LOOKS STUPID!!!

Spielberg Confirms "Jurassic Park 4" Is Happening!

Just earlier, while promoting "Tintin", Steven Spielberg confirmed that a fourth "Jurassic Park" film is coming our way within the next 2 to 3 years. He said that a writer has already been hired. All I can say on this is "YAAAAAAAY!!!".
Both himself and "Captain America: The First Avenger" director, Joe Johnson will bring the franchise back to the BIG-screens for the new generation. FANTASTIC!!!

Joe Johnston Talks "Jurassic Park 4" And Boba Fett Spin-Off!

"Captain America: The First Avenger" director, Joe Johnston has been all over the movie news sites right now because of two things, discussing "Jurassic Park IV" and the fact that he wants George Lucas to do a "Star Wars" spin-off film, featuring Boba Fett aka The Bounty Hunter in the title role......ROCK-ON!!!

First I'll start off with "Jurassic Park IV" news. Johnston has let slip some info on the long-awaited fourth "Jurassic Park" film. This is what he's says about his upcoming dinosaur sequel and his plans for a brand-new trilogy,
"We are in discussions about 'Jurassic Park 4.' The most important thing I can tell you is that it starts a new trilogy that will go off in a different direction — a completely different direction that is very exciting, and different from anything we’ve seen. It starts with the history of the first trilogy, but it spins it off in a completely different direction. That’s all I can tell you."
So does he plan for the new trilogy to be prequels, like the second "Star Wars" trilogy? I'm asking this because he says, "It starts with the history of the first trilogy,". That must mean either the fourth film will be a prequel or the whole second trilogy will be.

And now onto the "Star Wars" Bounty Hunter spin-off news! Johnston has mentioned that he wants "Star Wars" God, George Lucas, to make a BIG screen live-action spin-off film of "Star Wars, featuring Boba Fett aka The Bounty Hunter. Would be pretty AWESOME!!!
This is what he said, "I’m trying to get George [Lucas] to make a feature based on Boba Fett.” Give The Fett his own film Lucas. If he doesn't do it, Johnston will beg for the rights to do it himself!!!

Steven Spielberg Directing Next "Transformers"?

Shia LaBeouf has said that Michael Bay may not be returning for a "Transformers IV" after he's completely done with this latest installment. Bay did confirm that he won't be returning too, but things do change. Rob Zombie didn't want for a "Halloween II" and he did.
News is spreading that May is considering returning as producer for a fourth "Transformers", with Steven Spielberg possibly directing it. Spielberg is the exec-producer for the present trilogy. The next "Transformers" may end up being a total reboot, rather than a sequel, seeing as La Beouf has confirmed that he really really ain't coming back for another.

Mutt Williams Says "Indy 5" Isn't Far Away From Filming!

Shia LaBeouf, who played Mutt Williams aka Indy Jr in 2008's "Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull" mentioned, in an interview, that Harrison Ford and himself are set to begin training in the gym for "Indy 5".
This is what LaBeouf said, "I talked to [Harrison Ford]. He said he's staying in the gym, he said he's heard no word, but he does know that [George Lucas] is out there looking for a MacGuffin. He said he's staying in the gym, so it means [the movie is] not so far off. I mean, [George]'s got to let it sit. He's going through his ruminations, which is extensive."
The fifth film was and still is set to be released either next year or 2013, at the latest. 

Indiana Jones And The Bermuda Triangle?

George Lucas and Steven Speilberg have released some small details about the plot of the 5th Indy film, which is to begin filming next year for a possible 2012 release. Most of the film is centred around the Bermuda Triangle.
It's to be Indy's biggest and greatest adventure yet. And sadly, it's to be his last. Lucas and Speilberg have said that they plan to have this film be the conclusion to the whole franchise.
So that means no Mutt Williams spin-off series of films. Shia LaBeouf is planning to return to the role of Indy's son in the film.

"Super 8" Teaser Trailer!

I just watched the leaked teaser trailer of the upcoming 2011 sci-fi movie from "Star Trek" director, JJ Abrams and director and producer, Steven Spielberg. The film is titled, "Super 8". No one knows if it's a prequel to the 2008 film, "Cloverfield". God, I hope not, because "Cloverfield" sucked ass. Hated the fact that it was filmed in cam-corder style. Think it would've been better just to film it with normal cameras.

So far, all we know about the plot is that the film takes place in 1979, when a cargo train is destroyed while carrying something from Area 51. When destroyed, the thing is released into the world. No one knows what the thing is......

Anyway, this teaser trailer for the new movie is kick-ass. Here's the link to the leaked teaser on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TilIi8qYSA0)