Tarantino considering prequel, sequel to 'Inglourious Basterds'May 12th, 2009 LONDON - It is yet to hit movie screens but acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino is already considering a prequel as well as a sequel to his forthcoming World War II movie 'Inglourious Basterds'. The director has explained that a sub-plot, which was ditched from the film, could become a separate picture, Contactmusic.com reports.
Mickey Rourke asked to slim down for 'Iron Man' sequelMay 6th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Mickey Rourke is struggling to lose his beefed-up physique from the 2008 Oscar-nominated movie 'The Wrestler' in time to begin filming the new 'Iron Man' sequel in the summer of 2009. Rourke, 56, gained over 13 kg of muscle to play washed-up grappler Randy 'The Ram' Robinson in the movie.
Chris Noth to reprise role in 'Sex and The City' sequelApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Chris Noth has signed on to reprise his role of 'Mr. Big' in Sex and The City sequel.
Third sequel to 'The Da Vinci Code' announcedApril 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Even before his latest novel 'The Lost Symbol' could hit the bookshelves, film bosses of 'The Da Vinci Code' have announced a third instalment in the franchise, based on the latest offering by its author Dan Brown. Contactmusic.com reports, executives at Columbia Pictures, the studio behind the movies, have given a nod to the third sequel of the film even when the book is to release in September this year and the second sequel 'Angels & Demons' still to hit the screens May 15 in the US and India.
Michael Sheen to play blood-sucking vampire in Twilight sequelApril 13th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Michael Sheen will be seen playing the blood-sucking vampire in the much awaited Twilight sequel 'New Moon'. Chris Weitz, the director of the flick, has revealed that Michael has been signed up for the role alongside Rob Pattinson.
Madhavan takes '13 B' director on holiday to create sequelApril 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - Actor R. Madhavan has thought of a unique method to get ideas for making a sequel to his spooky thriller '13 B' - he has decided to take director Vikram Kumar on all all-expenses paid holiday.
Mamma Mia! sequel on the cards?April 12th, 2009 LONDON - Bjorn Ulvaeus, who co-wrote the Abba songs on which Mamma Mia! is based, has become embroiled in an extremely awkward dispute with his fellow producers over whether such a sequel of the musical should be made. At a party at the Café de Paris to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hit West End show that inspired the film, the Swedish musician said he's against a sequel to the film.
Chris Noth still in talks for Sex and The City sequelApril 7th, 2009 LONDON - American actor Chris Noth is in talks to star in the Sex and The City movie sequel. Noth said that he's still "in negotiations" with producers, even though filming on the sequel started last month (Mar09).
'Sex and the City' sequel gets summer dateApril 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The date has been officially set for 'Sex and the City sequel', it is: May 28, 2010. Usmagazine.com has confirmed that the second instalment debuts around the same timeframe as the first flick, which hit theatres May 30, 2008.
William Shatner may do a cameo in next 'Star Trek' instalmentApril 1st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor William Shatner might return as Captain Kirk in the planned 'Star Trek' sequel. The 78-year-old star, who missed out on the latest big-screen version of the cult sci-fi show, is being considered for a cameo role in the sequel, scheduled for release in 2011.
Paramount begins working on Star Trek sequelMarch 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - While Star Trek's latest franchise is yet to hit the theatres, Paramount Pictures have already started working on its sequel. Paramount trio Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof are writing the screenplay.
Sex and the City sequel to be filmed in U.K.March 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - 'Sex and the City' sequel, featuring Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth in the lead role, will reportedly be filmed in Britain. Multifarious important scenes between Sarah Jessica's character Carrie and Chris Noth's character Big will be shot in the U.K., reports the China Daily.
Dakota Fanning confirmed as 'Twilight' sequel cast memberMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Teen actress Dakota Fanning has been confirmed to star alongside Robert Pattinson in the sequel of the romantic-fantasy film 'Twilight'. Rumours were abuzz that the 14-year-old would play the role of Jane, a member of the Italian Volturi vampires.
No sequel to 'The Dark Knight'?January 10th, 2009 LONDON - Charles Roven, the producer of box office smash 'The Dark Knight', has revealed that he is uncertain about plans for a sequel to the film. The Warner Bros.
'The Phantom…' sequel to simultaneously premiere in three citiesDecember 28th, 2008 LONDON - A sequel to acclaimed musical 'The Phantom Of The Opera' by Andrew Lloyd Webber is to make a theatrical history by opening in three cities at the same time next year. The musical based on Gaston Leroux's novel opened 22 years ago with Michael Crawford in the title role and since then has been a record hit.