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Even though last we heard it was still at least a few years away, Disney is making sure their $4 billion buyout of Marvel starts paying back some of that investment sooner rather than later.
To that end, the studio has purchased the distribution rights for "The Avengers" and "Iron Man 3" from Paramount for a relatively bargain price of $115 million. The money will be owed on the release dates for the films, May 4, 2012 for the former and well, no release date yet for the latter. In fact, this is the first time there has been any release news on an "Iron Man 3" since last we heard it was still a few years away from happening, but now its been scheduled with a May 3, 2013 release date.
But when it does happen, don't expect Jon Favreau to return to the director's chair as relations between the director and the comic company have soured considerably.
As for Paramount, they are still on board to release "Thor" and "Captain America" as planned next year and they will also be releasing Favreau's next film, "Cowboys Vs. Aliens." [Deadline]
Get ready for round two of your favorite flyboy movie loaded with homoerotic undertones.Vulture reports that things are definitely moving forward on a proposed "Top Gun 2" following a hint earlier this summer by producer Jerry Bruckheimer that a film was in the works. Paramount has made offers to both Bruckheimer and director Tony Scott to return to producer and direct the film and even more, Tom Cruise is said to be interested in reprising his role as Lt. Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell.So, what has got Paramount all hot and bothered? Screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie has come aboard to update the script, with Cruise agreeing to return in a smaller role but only if Maverick's place in the plot isn't too obvious. So remember those rumors a couple of years ago that he would be a flight instructor? Don't count on it.
Also helping things along with the project is the enthusiasm of Larry Ellison. Wait, who? Oh, he's only the sixth richest person in the world, an avid aviation nerd and film buff (he financed and starred in "Flyboys") and more importantly, the guy recently helped put together $350 million in production bucks for Paramount. He's apparently swinging whatever weight he's got on the studio lot to get this made and oh yeah, the first film being made with his influx of cash? The next "Mission: Impossible."
Obviously, this might never happen. Bruckheimer and Scott could pass and Cruise could easily lose interest. The project has been kicking around for years now and really, it will be up to McQuarrie to make a compelling case for Cruise to return otherwise we don't really see this one getting off the ground.
What do you do when your low-budget horror film goes on to become a $100 million sensation? If you're Paramount, you make a quickie sequel and try and rake in some more cash before audiences get bored.
Starting with a quick reminder that the first time was in theaters less than twelve months ago, the newest spot for "Paranormal Activity 2" looks like it won't try too hard to get screams from the audience. Creepy babies, doors closing by themselves and loud noises should be about all that's needed to get people to drop their $15 tubs of popcorn. Can't say we're too excited for this one but whatever, surely some people are, right?
"Paranormal Activity 2" opens on October 22nd.
But when it does happen, don't expect Jon Favreau to return to the director's chair as relations between the director and the comic company have soured considerably.
