Big teaser image of new film, even it not start filming yet! I am glad it is in Shane Black's hands.
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Back in November, screenwriter Fred Dekker revealed on his Facebook page that he had finished the script for 20th Century Fox's highly-anticipated Predator sequel, which he had co-written with Shane Black, who is set to direct. We haven't had any updates on the long-awaited project since then, but earlier today, the official Facebook and Twitter accounts for the movie revealed a new poster, which comes with the tagline "You'll never see him coming." The poster also teases that the new title may be The Predator, but that hasn't been confirmed by the studio. Last week, Fred Dekker also posted a cryptic update on his Facebook page, which you can read below. "I cannot say where I was this morning, or what I saw, or what we talked about. But if you are a PREDATOR fan? One word: YES." Does this all mean that The Predator has started production? It's possible, but also unlikely, since no cast members have been announced at this time. Of course, the studio could have been keeping all casting and plot details under wraps until officially announcing that production has gotten under way, but, then again, we don't have anything official from the studio yet. Shane Black did confirm back in June 2014 that this project is in fact a sequel, and not a reboot as originally rumored, but we still don't have any updates about what the story will be about. The original Predator hit theaters in 1987, which actually featured Shane Black in his acting debut as Hawkins. Predator 2 followed in 1990, starring Danny Glover, but the creature didn't surface on the big screen again until Alien Vs. Predator in 2004, followed by 2007's Aliens Vs. Predator - Requiem. The last installment in the franchise was Predators in 2010. What isn't clear at this point is how this Predator sequel will address the stories told in the previous films. Since this is a sequel, and not a reboot, it's possible that Predator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers, Predator 2's Danny Glover and the surviving characters in Predators could conceivably return for this project. But since no cast members have been announced yet, we'll just have to wait and see who comes on board. With the release of this new poster, it seems clear that the project is finally moving forward, although 20th Century Fox hasn't issued a release date at this time. While we wait for more details on The Predator, take a look at the new poster below, and chime in with your thoughts about this long-awaited project. Do you think Shane Black and Fred Dekker can restore this franchise's former glory? Or do you think it's yet another sequel that doesn't necessarily need to happen?
Dekker is a terrible director but a good writer, while Shane Black makes films for your inner 12 year old.
I'll risk jinxing it by saying it can't be worse than Predators or AvP2.
Quote from: Ollamh Iompróidh on 16 February, 2016, 12:04:35 PM
I'll risk jinxing it by saying it can't be worse than Predators or AvP2.
You're sweet.
It COULD be worse than AVPR (i'll defend Predators though) but I doub't it, a good lighting techy would automatically make it a better movie.
Arnie will be in it. 'cos he likes a payday and past glory.
Carl Weathers didn't survive the first movie. Well, maybe he did, but our last sight of him - arm blown off and being gutted on the Predator's wrist blades - would suggest otherwise.
Quote from: GordonR on 16 February, 2016, 02:13:09 PM
Carl Weathers didn't survive the first movie. Well, maybe he did, but our last sight of him - arm blown off and being gutted on the Predator's wrist blades - would suggest otherwise.
Sounds like the perfect excuse for his twin brother to wreak green-blooded revenge on the Predator race in this sequel.
Tentatively excited about this.
The Predator, along with Giger's Alien, are such great creations - and the piss poor films of late haven't diminished that, really.
Don't let us down, Mr Black!
I love Shane Black, I'm sure it'll be fine and we'll all get the perfect Predator threequel that's been so long denied us.
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Remove this post mods it's me wavering hands again.
Hollywood reboots the past because it's cheaper than doing something new. I have low expectations but there is some talent on this project so perhaps it won't be too dreadful.
Never had a problem with the sequel as it's become a trademark thing that the alien would always choose a different prey. Maybe if the related films that came afterwards followed that same theme, and stuck to the same formula. That might have made up for Vs, One & Two, and Predators.
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 21 February, 2016, 11:01:58 AM
Hollywood reboots the past because it's cheaper than doing something new.
Not really cheaper but lazier by relying on past glories and established, recognisable titles.
It's just commerce - they own the property, so why not see a return on it?
I've come around to remakes ever since they remade Star Wars last year as a female superhero film and everyone said it was the greatest thing ever. It doesn't seem worth the effort anymore to argue.
Just go with the flow, and smile through gritted teeth as the 'you're one ugly mother...' line is reused.
Again.
Shane Blacks Predator a Horror Comedy. Don't know if that'll please Predator Fans or not.
http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/the-predator/45067/the-predator-news
At this point I imagine Predator fans have resolved themselves to taking what they're given and shutting the fuck up.
Read Olmos' comments and also Tom Jane's and I didn't really take them to mean that it's a comedy, just that Shane Black's humor is in there and the dialogue is pretty zingy. Wouldn't expect anything less with him in charge, but doubt it'll be an all-out comedy.
Quote from: IAMTHESYSTEM on 23 November, 2017, 02:34:16 PM
Shane Blacks Predator a Horror Comedy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDMp3Q_gZoU
New poster and trailer. I was VERY wary at first, but this is actually starting to look pretty great. I still suspect this film is going to be a lot weirder and more irreverent than the marketing is suggesting though.
https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2018/06/26/the-predator-trailer-new (https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2018/06/26/the-predator-trailer-new)
Oh good, the Super Predators from Predators - the best thing about Predators - are back. Fantastic.
They have Super Predators now... when did regular Predators become not good enough?
I agree, although it's something that started in the last film, Predators. [spoiler]Thankfully, in that film, the classic predator does put up a good fight before being wiped out by the other more powerful version.[/spoiler]
I wouldn't mind so much if the new ones in this film turn out to be the females of the species, though. That could be an interesting twist.
Quote from: Mardroid on 10 July, 2018, 10:44:19 AM
I wouldn't mind so much if the new ones in this film turn out to be the females of the species, though. That could be an interesting twist.
It looks kinda feminine in the latest imagery.
I too have hopes for this. The teaser left me a bit "meh", but the first trailer was sufficiently exciting that I turned it off half-way through to avoid spoilerage.
Quote from: Professor Bear on 16 February, 2016, 12:04:35 PM
I'll risk jinxing it by saying it can't be worse than Predators or AvP2.
Oh no he didn'
Barely managed to get through it this evening.
Sloppy and disappointing.
Shame that. Not perfect (especially the very ending) but I thought there was a lot of fun in amongst the messiness. I didn't even have to look too hard to find it.
Yeah we really enjoyed it, not perfect as you say but got a lot of laughs out of us and some badass moments and thrills. Loved the group chemistry and banter. Will need to see how it holds up on a second watch, but I've happily ordered the 4K blu-ray based on the cinema experience.
Plus, the zavvi steelbook is one not-ugly motherhonker -
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There were isolated moment's to enjoy of course, but it just didn't work for me.
Throw in some weak comedy, poor FX, an annoying kid and a nonsensical plot (the 'altruistic' Predator kills more humans than the combined body count of all previous films) and you're on to a loser, but the big sin for me was the window toss of what came before (from the decent movies and comics).
Won't be back for more, if it ever materializes.
Rian Johnson: "And that, my friends, is how you f*ck up a franchise".
Shane Black: "Holdo my beer".
Quote from: Link Prime on 21 November, 2018, 11:04:16 PM
Rian Johnson: "And that, my friends, is how you f*ck up a franchise".
Shane Black: "Holdo my beer".
Oddly enough I'm a big fan of The Last Jedi too, so different strokes I guess!
Ouch.
A very painful watch, considering I'd very high hopes with the writer-director involved.
Terrible dialogue, scenes falling badly flat and rubbish CGI all combined to leave me struggling to watch to the end.
I'm sure there will be a bloody excellent article / documentary somewhere down the line that tries to answer the question of what went so badly wrong.
You lot are harsh. I just put this on my Christmas list.
The bulk of it is/was on Youtube. T'was shite.
That ending. ::)
More laughable was the alternative endings. One featured Ripley coming back through time to battle the Predator. T'other one substituted Ripley for Newt.
Yes, really.
Quote from: Spikes on 01 January, 2019, 06:08:16 PM
The bulk of it is/was on Youtube. T'was shite.
That ending. ::)
More laughable was the alternative endings. One featured Ripley coming back through time to battle the Predator. T'other one substituted Ripley for Newt.
Yes, really.
What the actual...
Sounds horrendous.
An absolute pile of steaming do-do. I'm truly mystified as to how films this bad get through being scripted, cast, filmed and post production without anyone realising what an utter cack doughnut they've created.
I kinda liked it.
Quote from: Spikes on 01 January, 2019, 06:08:16 PM
The bulk of it is/was on Youtube. T'was shite.
That ending. ::)
More laughable was the alternative endings. One featured Ripley coming back through time to battle the Predator. T'other one substituted Ripley for Newt.
Yes, really.
I miss the days when there was a divide between fan films and real films.
Yeah sorry but the reveal that the "Predator killer" was an incubating Alien is a far better end note than that Iron Man shit. It also sounds like the similarity to Ellen Ripley is little more than an Easter Egg that was taken literally.
Quote from: radiator on 22 January, 2019, 11:37:04 PM
Quote from: Spikes on 01 January, 2019, 06:08:16 PM
The bulk of it is/was on Youtube. T'was shite.
That ending. ::)
More laughable was the alternative endings. One featured Ripley coming back through time to battle the Predator. T'other one substituted Ripley for Newt.
Yes, really.
I miss the days when there was a divide between fan films and real films.
:lol:
Some of the fan fiction is much better than what the studio's produce.