Sequel Bits: ‘Bumblebee’, ‘Jurassic World’, ‘John Wick 3’, ‘Mission: Impossible’, ‘Trolls 2’
In this edition of sequel bits:
Travis Knight, director of theTransformersspin-offBumblebee, has offered up some new details about the upcoming blockbuster. Speaking withCollider(viaTFW), Knight said he tried hard to nail down the ’80s vibe of he film, and also added the movie stands on its own, just in case you haven’t seen the otherTransformersfilms:
But wait, there’s moreBumblebeenews! Dario Marianelli, who has composed some great scores for films likeJane EyreandAtonement, has been tapped to compose theBumblebeesoundtrack. PerFilm Music Reporter:
“Dario Marianelli has been tapped to score the upcoming Transformers spinoff Bumblebee. The film is directed by Travis Knight and stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Jason Drucker, Kenneth Choi, Rachel Crow, Pamela Adlon, Stephen Schneider, Ricardo Hoyos, Abby Quinn and Grace Dzienny. The movie is set in 1987 and follows a teenage girl trying to find her place in the world as she discovers Bumblebee refuged in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Christina Hodson (Unforgettable, Shut In) wrote the screenplay. Michael Bay who helmed all the previous Transformers movies (scored by Steve Jablonsky) is producing the project with Knight, Lorenzo di Bonaventura (RED, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) and Stephen Davis (Ouija: Origin of Evil). Marianelli has previously collaborated with Knight on LAIKA’s 2016 feature Kubo and the Two Strings. Bumblebee is set to be released on June 03, 2025 by Paramount Pictures.”
Here’s a newJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomset video. We get to watchChris Prattget dirt make-up applied to his face by make-up artistVivian Baker. It’s a light, charming video, and both Pratt and Baker both seem like very nice people. If you want actual insight into the film, this ain’t it. If you want an amusing video about dirt make-up, watch now!Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomopensJune 22, 2018.
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John Wick Chapter 3now has an official working title:Parabellum. Now, it’s worth noting that this probably won’t be theofficialtitle of the film, just something used on set (as confirmed via this slate courtesy of DOPDan Laustsen). That said, the title gives us a clue of what the film is all about. “Parabellum” is Latin for “prepare for war.” PerWikipedia: “Parabellum—Latin for “prepare for war,” from the phrase, Si vis pacem, para bellum, meaning ‘If you want peace, prepare for war’.” There’s also a World War I machine gun called a Parabellum MG14, which also fits in with the whole John Wick theme.John Wick Chapter 2ended withKeanu Reeves' John Wick on the run after he breaks a big hitman rule. Now,John Wick Chapter 3will see his character hunted as he tries to get the heck out of New York City.John Wick Chapter 3hits theaterMay 17, 2019.
Hey, do you want to know what the opening credits forMission: Impossible – Falloutlook like? Well, here you go. DirectorChristopher McQuarrietook a moment to post the opening title card for the nextMission: Impossiblefilm. It looks…fine. I mean, it’s not nearly as exciting as watchingTom Cruiserisk his life over and over again. I’m very excited for this film overall, and I hope the marketing campaign starts to ramp up in general the closer we get to release – as of now, everything seems too quiet.Mission: Impossible – Fallouthits theatersJuly 27, 2018.
Oh, wow! They’re remakingTroll 2, the terrible movie about people turning into plants! And Sam Rockwell and Chance the Rapper are going to star in it! Oh, wait, no, I’m sorry. My mistake. This is a story aboutTrolls 2, the sequel to the hit (?) DreamWorks animated film.Deadlinereports that the animated sequel has added both Sam Rockwell and Chance the Rapper to its cast. Original stars Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick are returning, and other new cast members includeAnthony Ramos,Karan Soni,Flula Borg, andJamie Dornan.Trolls 2is expected to arrive in spring 2020.
