--Paramount is actively working on plans for a "Paranormal Activity" sequel. While a sequel would clearly lose the surprise factor that's made the Oren Peli-directed horror film such a success, folks behind the film insist that they can "come up with the right creative and marketing approach." (THR)
--On the flip side, studio heads at Sony are hoping that Peter Jackson and Neill Blomkamp are up for a "District 9" sequel, but the producer-director pair is allegedly holding off until they "figure out what the story is and organize their respective schedules." Sony's hopes are hardly surprising as "District 9" has officially crossed the $200 million threshold, a fantastic result based on the movie's $30 million budget. (Deadline Hollywood Daily) Read more...
Fans of "Lost" are understandably pining for the final season to begin — and even then, they're going to have an extra wait to endure — but recent words from co-creator Damon Lindelof should pacify some curiosity for the time being.
Lindelof engaged in a lengthy interview with USA Today, revealing as many season six details as possible without spoiling the show's future. Interestingly enough, the "Lost" showrunner revealed that the final season's mood could best be matched by the song "Visions of Johanna" by Bob Dylan.
"I have that song on my iPod, and when I hear it I think about the show," said Lindelof. "There are certain lyrical phrases in that song that are very well-suited to 'Lost.'"
As a "Lost" fanatic myself, I decided to take Lindelof's advice and pore over the lyrics of "Visions of Johanna" for any hidden meaning. Here are some of the possible connections I found based on my own theories — check them out and then let me know some of your ideas. Read more...
It's bad enough that fans of "Lost" have had to wait since May (and continue to wait until January) for the show's final season to begin, particularly considering that the previous season ended with one of the most startling cliffhangers to date.
But just like John Locke, whose faith is constantly tested by the Island's mysterious ways, "Lost" fans are about to test the limits of their own patience.
According to Arts at Harvard, executive producer and co-showrunner Carlton Cuse recently revealed that "Lost" will still return in January as planned, but the show's final season will be interrupted by the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. The series' remaining episodes will resume following the Olympics' conclusion in February. Read more...
With "Predators" being produced by Robert Rodriguez and his Troublemaker Studios, it stands to reason that the film will shoot in Rodriguez's Texas-based studio. But what's a "Predator" movie without lush landscapes and dangerous jungles? Rodriguez seems to understand that necessity, which is why he's booking a trip to Hawaii.
According to Tim Ryan's Reel Hawaii, "Predators" is hoping to film in Hawaii for 18 days starting in October. And do you know what other beloved franchise is filmed in Hawaii? None other than "Lost," ABC's hit television series that concludes with the upcoming sixth season. That's right -- the Predators are coming to the Island! Read more...
We’ve all got our hopes and dreams, our non-negotiable demands and long-shot prayers for how the final season of “Lost” will shake out, what we’ll eventually learn for certain and what will be left hanging forever: which lovelorn castaways will end up together, where did the Smoke Monster come from and what exactly is the deal with Hurley’s cursed numbers?
Fans aren’t the only ones with specific ideas about how the show should/must/cannot wrap up. The Losties themselves have some thoughts too. That’s what MTV's Rick Marshall learned at San Diego Comic-Con when he chatted with Josh Holloway, who’s played an often shirtless Sawyer since 2004 and who knows exactly how he wants his character arc to conclude.
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FROM SPLASH PAGE: With all of the attention heaped on "Iron Man 2," "Thor," "The First Avenger: Captain America" and Marvel's superhero team-up film "The Avengers," it's easy to forget about some of the other characters in the Marvel Universe rumored to have big-screen projects in the works. When we spoke to "Lost" actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje during a press event at Comic-Con he told MTV News that he's been talking to Marvel about bringing one of those lesser-known characters to the screen -- specifically, the African warrior-king known as The Black Panther.
Continue reading at EXCLUSIVE: 'Lost' Actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje In Talks For 'Black Panther' Lead
By Michael Avila (Note: "Lost" spoilers below)
What the heck is the Man in Black’s name?
We still don’t know the answer to that burning question from “Lost’s” mindblowing finale to Season 5, or to any of the other 1,275 questions we have about the show. But “Lost” fans did learn a few juicy nuggets about the show’s upcoming final season during a raucous panel Saturday at Comic-Con.
Among the details executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof revealed to an at-capacity crowd in Hall H:
Elizabeth Mitchell, who’s starring in the fall debut “Flash Forward,” will be back for Season 6. In what capacity or time period, they wouldn’t say. Read more...
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Season Five of “Lost” went out with a bang (or lack thereof) last night, leaving many fans wondering where they’re going to get their fix of Jack, Kate, Sawyer, Locke and the rest of the mysterious island’s inhabitants between now and the 2010 season. With a cast and filmmakers that have never shied away from projects close to comics fans’ hearts (and in the case of Brian K. Vaughan, began their careers in comics), the series has carved out a niche for itself in the geek scene that will be sorely missed in the months until its sixth (and final) season kicks off.
But fear not, folks. Here’s a breakdown of some other places you can find your favorite people from the island in and around the world of comics-related fare, from starring roles to blink-and-you-miss-it cameos.
Continue reading Want More 'Lost' After The Season Finale? Here Are Comics-Friendly Places You Can Find The Cast!
As "Star Trek" makes its case for the new J.J. Abrams age of the franchise this weekend, he and fellow "Lost" creator Damon Lindelof continue to have early discussions about Stephen King's cult series of books "The Dark Tower." Lindelof confirmed Abrams' assertion that "Lost" is priority number one at the moment, but said the project would require at least as much care as Zack Snyder's adaptation of "Watchmen."
"Having seen Zack go through what he went through on 'Watchmen' in terms of saying of where can I digress from the material I just get headaches thinking about changing anything," Lindelof told MTV News. "It was the defining literary tale of my young adulthood into adulthood." Read more...
Just as there are whispers in the jungles of "Lost," there have likewise been whispers in Hollywood that J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof -- two of the masterminds behind the ABC television series -- have been working on an adaptation of Stephen King's classic novel series "The Dark Tower." Now, those whispers are getting louder and clearer.
"Damon Lindelof and I talked to Mr. King," Abrams told IGN while promoting the upcoming "Star Trek" film. "We got the rights for ['Dark Tower'] as a film. Damon is obviously still on 'Lost' and we've been working on 'Star Trek' together. As soon as 'Lost' is done, hopefully we'll begin tackling that." Read more...
