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I'm hoping the uniform looks similar to this 



And yes I noticed the '95 Gloves, Eagle & Collar. 

[R]

Sweet Jebus, I hope the HARD R doesn't hurt it at the B.O.

We'll see - if the US distributors lay down $10-20 million then they'd obviously have decided it either wouldn't or that going for this classification might help make it more of a must-see. It'll be interesting seeing what the numbers work out as - I assume someone has figured out the sums on this one with regard to what the distributors are prepared to pay versus what the expected take would be.

I'd just like to say to everyone on the boards that 'normally' I don't care what A movie is rated (Some of my favorite movies being A Clockwork Orange, Robocop, ALIEN) However, There are many of us Dreddhead's in the states (at least the ones I know) Believe the R hurt the B.O. of the previous film. I know it seems R movies are doing relatively well now (The Expendables, Resident Evil Afterlife) But DREDD (as far as I know) doesn't have the STAR power of The Expendables or the Built in Video Game fan base that R-E has here in the states.

[R]

www.variety.com/article/VR1118024155.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

If the UK deal was $7 million then I'd imagine the US one will be quite a bit larger than that, so if they are right they will have essentially covered the budget months before filming starts - a very impressive achievement, one that'd surely guarantee a sequel.

But wouldn't this movie still need to at least make back it's budget at the U.S. B-O before a sequel can be given the go ahead?

the distributors are going to want to make back the big bags of cash they have just spent so there will be a big publicity drive for this so the expectation must be that this is going to easily make it to $100 million

In the U.S. right?
Sweet Jebus, I hope the HARD R doesn't hurt it at the B.O.

www.variety.com/article/VR1118024155.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

If the UK deal was $7 million then I'd imagine the US one will be quite a bit larger than that, so if they are right they will have essentially covered the budget months before filming starts - a very impressive achievement, one that'd surely guarantee a sequel.

But wouldn't this movie still need to at least make back it's budget at the U.S. B-O before a sequel can be given the go ahead?

[New Judge Dredd Film Already Doing Well In Pre-SalesPete Travis' $45 million reboot of Judge Dredd's cinematic second life should be gearing up steadily for a November shoot in South Africa. Already, however, the film's sales agent IM Global are beavering away busily, lining up distribution deals around the world.Just during the ongoing Toronto Film Festival, IM have managed to secure a total of $30 million worth of international deals. That means, from the point of view of the producers, the film is already two thirds of it's way to break-even. Cue spurious rumours of early sequel development being kick-started and other Millar-esque blarney?$30 million is really not bad going at all. Variety note that this is the most successful sales effort in Toronto this year. It would seem that whatever IM are selling the film on – possibly no more than a talent list, synopsis and some artwork – is making this one look like a sure bet for netting customers here, there and everywhere. Though I guess the promise of boosted 3D ticket prices probably didn't hurt, and neither will have the furious online buzz for the film.]

Just thought I'd add this from bleedingcool.com in to the mix.

New Judge Dredd Film Already Doing Well In Pre-Sales

Pete Travis' $45 million reboot of Judge Dredd's cinematic second life should be gearing up steadily for a November shoot in South Africa. Already, however, the film's sales agent IM Global are beavering away busily, lining up distribution deals around the world.

Just during the ongoing Toronto Film Festival, IM have managed to secure a total of $30 million worth of international deals. That means, from the point of view of the producers, the film is already two thirds of it's way to break-even. Cue spurious rumours of early sequel development being kick-started and other Millar-esque blarney?

$30 million is really not bad going at all. Variety note that this is the most successful sales effort in Toronto this year. It would seem that whatever IM are selling the film on – possibly no more than a talent list, synopsis and some artwork – is making this one look like a sure bet for netting customers here, there and everywhere. Though I guess the promise of boosted 3D ticket prices probably didn't hurt, and neither will have the furious online buzz for the film.

Grud let this great news please result in a toy line by HASBRO!
So my question is will this money go towards a increase in the filming budget?

Only if they promise to bring Jar jar back.

Is that sarcasm I hear?

How could you hear?, no one is speaking.

Good point.

So do we discuss the politics of the U.S. & A. too? or is it just Euro politics?

Only if you feel like burning the Quorn Qur'an.

Well they burn Bibles & the American Flag in Islamic countries so all's fair in love & war in my mind.

Of course you may.
PLEASE NO, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NNNNNOOOOOOOOOO.

YAY!!!
I was hoping that would be the case.
I've found that if you limit yourself to just talking politics in you're area/ region/ State or Country, you lack real insight to the affairs of the world.
Like it or not, (and many in my country sadly don't want to) but one bullet shot on the other side of the world effects all of us.

Only if they promise to bring Jar jar back.

Is that sarcasm I hear?

So do we discuss the politics of the U.S. & A. too? or is it just Euro politics?

[HELL NO!]

Not to long ago I would have said HELL NO! (the Prequels were a draining experience with no real Heart or humanity, just fast & blurry CG images that are there to try and distract you from the almost nonexistent plot & zero character development) But after watching the CLONE WARS series (and enjoying it!) I would really like to see the finale 3 ''Episodes'' of the Franchise just as long as George Lucas is nowhere near it's development (except for creator credits)
What do you think the odds are of Lucas giving his keys to the kingdom to a competent group of writers & Directors?

Well it could have been worse they might have used Frank Miller's art for the cover.




filip

SWEET JEBUS!
That's DROKKEN MESSED UP!!!
Keep Miller away from Dredd.

I didn't see ANYTHING this summer.
One of the Best decisions I've ever made.

[KICK-ASS]

No idea who he is but could they not have chosen someone who knows what Dredd looks like. Get Bolland or Dillon to do it if they want an artist who resonates with 'Merican fans. At least they know Dredd.

I believe they picked him because he drew the very popular ''KICK-ASS''
And they (whoever they are) believe this will trick some 'Mericans in to believing this is another K-A Type book. (which is a shame because DREDD stories are far Superior to anything M Miller has every written)

Howdy! From the Lone Star State.