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Universal Chairman Reveals Status Of Several Upcoming Projects
When in doubt about the validity of sequel, franchise, and/or adaptation rumors, it's best to go straight to the source. And there is no better source than the head of the studio planning such projects. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Universal Pictures chairman Adam Fogelson revealed plans for new sequels, reboots, and franchise continuations, and even announced upcoming adaptations. Running down the list, he confirmed the 'Van Helsing' reboot is moving forward, that 'Fifty Shades of Grey' is a priority that may be released as early as next summer, and that Angelina Jolie would not be directing that particular filmic adaptation. He also mentioned that the studio is very optimistic about the prospect of more Bourne movies, and even hinted at Matt Damon's desire to return. He then mentioned that the success of 'Les Mis' means we will see a big-screen version of 'Wicked' sooner rather than later. Finally, he revealed that discussions had begun on a sequel to this year's comedy 'Identity Thief.'
Where to begin here? To me, it seems that the 'Van Helsing' reboot mention merely means that what seemed like a rather precarious project has not yet been cancelled. Last we heard there, Rupert Sanders was in very early negotiations to direct, something Fogelson doesn't mention, and the new 'Van Helsing' was one of Tom Cruise's dozen upcoming projects. So 'Fifty Shades of Grey' is a priority now? Really? I wasn't aware Universal was in the business of making soft-core porn, but bully for them. I don't mind the 'Wicked' adaptation, but it may seem like white noise depending on how well Disney's 'Oz The Great and Powerful' performs. As to the Bourne movies, it seems either something has changed or Fogelson's memory is a little fuzzy. Matt Damon mentioned in October that he was only interested in returning to he Bourne series if Paul Greengrass returned to direct. So unless Greengrass has also entered discussions, Fogelson is being overly optimistic there. The real facepalm in this lot has to be the 'Identity Thief' sequel talks. It made money, so I understand that motivation, but it was also a lazy, contrived chore full of unlikable characters toward whom the film tried to force our unearned sympathy. What possible new avenues can be forged for those cardboard conveniences? Sadly, nothing Fogelson said instills much confidence in Universal's future. Guess they better hope 'The Fast and the Furious' films never stop making money.
But that's just my two cents, what do you guys think? Do you think they are taking the right tact with these projects? Can they still compete with Marvel? With Warner Brothers? With Sony's Bond franchise?
Source: THR
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Tags: Adam, Bourne, Fifthy Shades of Grey, Fogelson, Identity Thief, Universal, Van Helsing, Wicked, interview, news, More…
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Comment by SpillGamerMike on February 23, 2013 at 2:56am -
Man.... Universal must be hurting if the chairman has get off his fat ass and announce the Wicked and Fifty Shades of Gray adaptation.
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Comment by Obscene Otter on February 22, 2013 at 11:30am -
What Tom said.
I hate that I know Fifty Shades of Grey is going to do well, books like that and Twilight are always written by obese stay at home moms with weird ass fetishes.
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Comment by Tom on February 22, 2013 at 7:54am -
How about projects with original material?
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Comment by Black Snow on February 22, 2013 at 5:02am -
Everyday I'm hustlin'...
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Comment by Arsène Lupin the Third on February 22, 2013 at 4:25am -
Read 50, liked it and want to see how they're gonna do the grey eyes
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Comment by Penny Dreadful on February 22, 2013 at 3:41am -
As a HUGE musical fan I should want the Wicked movie. But I think it's going to be insanely difficult to adapt Wicked to the screen. And if they try ripping off les Mis with the live singing and lots of close ups, it really isn't going to work. Wicked needs to have trained singers and studio recordings, there isn't enough emotion in the songs to warrant live singing to improve the performance or to hide lack of singing talent. Also you have to show the world of Oz which will be difficult. And of course the casting is going to be very controversial. I'll be very impressed if the director gets younger women to play the leads and not cast Menzel or Chenoweth. But majority of the fans will be pissed lol
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Comment by Rhys on February 22, 2013 at 3:36am -
Son of Ajax is correct. Whoever's writing needs to remember they know nothing of what's going on behind the scenes, so stop passing judgments left and right.
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Comment by HudsonsirhesHicks on February 21, 2013 at 10:40pm -
Its obvious to me why Fifty Shades is a priority to Universal. The book is still 'flavor of the month' to many woman, and is still a hot topic. So they want to rush this before it becomes too stale (though to me it always was crappy) ,before the interest is lost.
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Comment by james osi on February 21, 2013 at 9:26pm -
LAME..NOTHING NEW JUST REBOOTS AND BRING BACKS
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Comment by Sabretooth on February 21, 2013 at 5:46pm -
I'd rather see a sequel to the 2004 Van Helsing than a reboot.
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