Justin Lin to Tackle Terminator?

Source: ComingSoon

February 15, 2011

Universal may have machinations on the future of the Terminator franchise, Deadline is reporting. The site suggests that, with Arnold Schwarzenegger having completed his run in politics, the studio may be interested in acquiring the rights (presumably with him attached) for a development under Justin Lin and his Fast Five writer Chris Morgan.

With the franchise rights currently held by Pacificor, a studio-less hedge fund, there are a lot of balls in the air to be placed before anyone can make another Terminator film happen and there are also a number of routes that could be taken with regard to sequelizing or rebooting previous franchise entries. The original, released in 1984, spawned three theatrical sequels as well as a live-action television series.

No matter what, though, the rights likely won't stay un-utilized for long, so check back for updates as they become available.

Megan Ellison Wins Terminator Rights in Auction

Source: ComingSoon

May 13, 2011

Deadline is reporting that Megan Ellison's Annapurna Productions has won an auction for the rights to make at least two more "Terminator" movies, with Justin Lin (Fast Five) directing and Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to the franchise. The site says:

"The deal came down to Ellison's Annapurna Films and Lionsgate, which seemed to have had the project sewn up until she came forward with a dramatic bid. The auction at the time was for a guarantee for at least half of the $29.5 million paid by hedge fund Pacificor to pull the franchise out of bankruptcy."

The deal reportedly closed late Thursday and now Ellison will have to find a distributor for the film. Ellison is also financing Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal's Osama bin Laden movie and John Hillcoat's Wettest County in the World.

James Cameron Says Next Terminator Should Focus on the T-800

Source: ComingSoon

April 17, 2012

MTV got a chance to ask James Cameron (Avatar, Titanic) about the rumors that he had met up with Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss the next Terminator film.

While he won't be involved with the project, Cameron did confirm he advised Schwarzenegger last fall on the direction the story should take. Cameron, who directed the first two "Terminator" films, said the focus should be on the T-800.

"I was trying to be as encouraging as possible. Frankly, at that time, I thought it needed to be more about him," Cameron said. "I told him he should not do it until it's focused on his character or he shouldn't do it. I think there are some great stories that can be told about that character that haven't even been thought of yet."

You can check out the interview segment here. Do you think Schwarzenegger will follow Cameron's advise? What do you think the next film should be about?

Producer David Ellison Joins the Next Terminator Film

by SuperHeroHype

December 03, 2012

Things have been relatively quite with regard to another Terminator film ever since Megan Ellison and her Annapurna Productions won the rights to the franchise in an auction earlier this year. Today, however, a new film gains some forward momentum as Deadline reports that Ellison has brought in her brother, David Ellison, and his Skydance Films to help develop the property.

Skydance Films, known for their partnership with Paramount Pictures, have been involved with projects like Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and the upcoming Jack Reacher, Star Trek Into Darkness and G.I. Joe: Retaliation.

At this stage, a new Terminator film is without a writer or director but, in addition to both Ellisons producing, Dana Goldber, Ted Schipper and Paul Schwake are attached to executive produce.

Kalogridis and Lussier to Write the New Terminator Movie

by SuperHeroHype

January 17, 2013

Patrick Lussier and Laeta Kalogridis are teaming up to script the next installment of The Terminator franchise, reports Deadline.

Lussier directed Drive Angry and My Bloody Valentine 3D and Kalogridis penned Shutter Island and did some script work on James Cameron's Avatar.

The new film is being spearheaded by Skydance Productions and Annapurna Pictures.

Lussier and Kalogridis were previously rebooting The Rifleman for television with a pilot to be directed by Chris Columbus. There has been no word on that in a while.

If Arnold is going to be involved, maybe they can make it about the guy who was designing the skin to go on the t-800's. It's been awhile since i've seen the first one, but I don't remember them saying that the terminator WASN'T based on an actual human. It would be a complete joke if they actually try to have Gov Schwarzenegger actually be a terminator, though.