Sequel Bits: ‘Blade Runner 2’, ‘Prometheus 2’, ‘Iron Man 3’, ‘Catching Fire’, ‘Grown Ups 2’, ‘Piranha 3DD’, ‘Men In Black 3’
After years away from sci-fi, directorRidley Scottis returning to the genre in a big way this summer withPrometheus, and he aims to stick around for a while. Scott already has hopes of working onPrometheus 2sooner rather than later, and is currently in the middle of developing some kind of sequel toBlade Runner. Also after the jump:
But nothing’s for certain at this point, and we’ll have a much better idea of his plans afterPrometheushitsJune 8. In the meantime, we’ll have to settle for feasting our eyes on some gorgeous concept art and a couple of new stills fromPrometheus, which also ran with theTHRstory.
No wonder Scott seems so eager to dive back into this stunning universe.The storyalso offers more details about the ship and the creatures in the movie, though those who’d rather be surprised may want to steer clear.PrometheusstarsNoomi Rapace,Charlize Theron, andMichael Fassbender.
North Carolinian Marvel fans may want to swing by Wilmington later this month. According toBefore the Trailer, the production ofIron Man 3has just requested permission to shoot at the Cape Fear Club on Chestnut Street on Tuesday, May 29 from 5 AM through 7 PM.
Self-described as “the oldest gentlemen’s club in South in continuous existence” (nota euphemism for “strip club” in this case), the establishment has been around since 1866. Your guess as to what Tony Stark-related shenanigans will be going on there is as good as mine.Iron Man 3opensMay 3, 2013.
Even asIron Man 3sets up shop in North Carolina, however, it looks like another major sequel may be on its way out. Though a good chunk ofThe Hunger Gameswas shot in the state,TheHob.org(viaOn Location Vacations) has picked up sometweetsfrom Asheville news anchorRuss Bowenthat indicate that its sequelCatching Firecould be heading to Atlanta, Georgia.
Looks #catchingfire filming in NC could be very limited. Soundstage used for #hungergames may move out of Charlotte #avlnews #cltnews
Just asking the question. Is NC fighting to keep #catchingfire?
Pre-production for #catchingfire starts in mid-june and looks likely soundstage leaving Charlotte and headed to Atlanta #avlnews #cltnews
The soundstage in question was previously set up at an old factory in Charlotte, and was the site of all of the shooting for the Capitol scenes. With directorFrancis Lawrenceand starsJennifer Lawrence,Liam Hemsworth, andJosh Hutchersonpreparing to start shooting this summer for aNovember 22, 2013release, we’re sure to find out more soon.
For the folks up in Marblehead, MA,Mablehead Patch(viaOn Location Vacations) has some very detailed info on whereGrown Ups 2will be shooting on May 24, 29, and 30, including which streets will be closed on what times.
The report also offers some clues for scenes we can expect to see in the final movie. If you’re curious, among them are a “high school cheerleader car wash scene” and one of “a celebrity picking up their kids at school.” TheDennis Dugan-directedAdam Sandlercomedy sequel is scheduled to openJuly 12, 2013.
Curious about the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into making a masterpiece likePiranha 3DD?TrailerAddicthas posted some b-roll footage from the horror comedy sequel, offering peeks at some new scenes we haven’t yet seen in trailers and clips, as well as fun glimpses of stars likeDavid HasselhoffandGary Buseyat work.
Piranha 3DDhits theatersJune 1.
One of the more reliable pleasures of all theMen in Blackfilms is seeing the crazy alien designs cooked up by makeup and effects artistRick Baker. A new behind-the-scenes featurette titled “Building a Better Alien” shows us just how he does it, giving us a closer look at the range of extraterrestrial life forms we can expect to see inMen in Black 3.
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Directed byBarry Sonnenfeldand starringWill Smith,Tommy Lee Jones, andJosh Brolin,Men in Black 3opensMay 25.
