UPDATE: A Cloverfield monster action figure, for ages 4 and up (say what?!) can be found at HasbroToyShop.com (no picture yet); it ships by the end of September, 2008. Source: ComingSoon.net
With Cloverfield making big bank, it’s almost certain there will be a sequel. The box office numbers are monstrous (pun-intended…sorry), hitting $46 million in North America. No one is talking yet, but in the next couple of days, expect a deal to be reached on a sequel, unless Bad Robot decides it’s a one-off. And make it original, not “from another camera, same night.” Let’s see something fresh and new. See Vic’s article for his thoughts on a part two.
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) have cut a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP); can a deal with the striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) be close behind? They’ve been striking for almost three months, and many in Hollywood and around the globe have been out of work. Plus, if the strike goes on, will they really shut down the Oscars?
I’m starting to wonder if a backlash from the public against the writers may happen if the Oscars are cancelled, or put on like the dismal Golden Globes (a press conference, that’s all). You see how this could get political? I really hope the DGA deal gets the WGA and AMPTP back to the table to resolve it amicably, and all sides are happy. Source: The Hollywood Reporter.
After the jump, check out the official Star Trek movie website!
The official Paramount Pictures Star Trek movie website opened, and it’s looking a little sparse. I figured the goose bump-inducing teaser trailer seen before Cloverfield would have gone online officially by today (Monday January 21, 2008). Studios will wait until after the trailer premieres before a big movie’s opening weekend, to get more people in the theatre, then put it online that Sunday night or Monday morning. But the Star Trek teaser isn’t online yet.
As soon as the trailer goes online officially, you can count on Screen Rant to bring it to you, along with new updates.
UPDATE! No sooner do I hit publish, then the trailer goes online officially! Well, that’s Murphy’s Law for you. Check it out here!
Lastly, are three actors up for the role of Duke in Stephen Sommer’s G.I. Joe movie? Looks that way, with Chris Evans (Human Torch in the Fantastic Four movies), Matthew Fox (Lost, great choice), and Channing Tatum (a relatively young newcomer), are all vying for the role.
Personally, I think they need to go older vs. younger. A 28 year old Duke seems too young, so Fox has my vote. But how about this? Bruce Willis as Duke–I’d go see that film in a heartbeat! Source: Latino Review; hat tip to Scott M.!
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Heath does it look good?
action figures. Dee da dee dee.
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This is great news for those that didn’t like the film. Now they can get an Cloverfield action figure and trash a Train set or perhaps Barbies place. Maybe Ken can be the camera man.
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I was going to a party for an action figure party once. I would have loved this…..
No picture yet. I’ve only seen one photo online so far (I’m sure there are others) of the monster. Probably a cell phone photo from the end of the movie.
If you ebay Cloverfield mouse pad, there’s a picture of what looks a lot like the monster, but not 100%.
heath
Hey Heath ,I’m glad JJ didn’t get Burger King or Mc Dees doing a Coverfield promotion.
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Wee,, Cloverfield happy meals! Just seems so wrong.
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Heath, I’m also waiting for the Official Cloverfield handheld digi-cam indorsed by JJ Abhrams and signed by Hud. Maybe in a limited edtion?
You can buy one of the Panasonic HVX200 cameras used to shoot the movie:
http://cgi.ebay.com/PANASONIC-HVX-200-CAMERA-USED-ON-THE-MOVIE-CLOVERFIELD_W0QQitemZ130190870984QQihZ003QQcategoryZ107937QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
heath
I was just kidding Heath. I can’t believe there’s allready a Cloverfield handheld on sale. That’s halarious and its Japanese too.
Gghheeeeeessssshhh
I have it on good authority that the Oscars will happen.
And the WGA strike will be over by the time of the show…
Let’s hope my contacts are correct.
I’m not so sure I want a monster action figure. It might scare my dog or something. I do however want one of those cuddly things the monster was pooping out.
Saw Cloverfield Saturday, was the INTENSE!!! Movie is a surreal experience and very extreme. Hope the monster movies to another city or get a back ground story on the beast and mini beasties.