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Do You Want an Avatar Sequel?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:30:00 PST

The latest rumored box office tally is putting Avatar in the No. 2 slot as the highest grossing film of all time - only behind James Cameron's other pet project, Titanic (though most of you prefer the latter). With such financial success, I'm guessing that Cameron is easily going to get his wish for a sequel to the film and possibly even a third.

Here's the question: is that a good thing?

Cameron himself has said that any follow-ups won't take nearly as long as the original (whew!) now that the technology has been developed - but sequels are all too often disappointing. Avatar has received so much hype this time around, could a second film possibly live up to the first? On the other hand, one of my complaints about the film was that the story wasn't fleshed out enough, and another entry in the saga would give Cameron the opportunity to develop the characters even further.

What are you feelings on the subject?

Photos courtesy of Fox

Buzz In: Which Movies Could Have Good Sequels?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:30:29 PDT

There's been talk of an Anchorman sequel for some time, and now according to Will Ferrell, they're starting to have more concrete discussions about what this second Anchorman would entail. Many of you said in the past that you'd welcome a sequel about Ron Burgundy, and I think I would, too.

More often than not, news of sequels only causes widespread groaning, since we all know most sequels can't even come close to being as good as the first film. But then there are others - like the possible Zoolander sequel - that are not too hard to imagine. What other movies might lend themselves to fun sequels? I think the eerie Cloverfield easily allows for future movies set in various cities with other menacing threats. And I personally enjoyed Isla Fischer's Becky Bloomwood in Confessions of a Shopaholic so much that I'd love to see her in the same role again. What do you think?

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A Fourth American Pie May Be Coming to Theaters

BuzzSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:30:11 PDT

More sequels, you say? Yes! Instead of continuing the direct-to-DVD American Pies, Universal is apparently planning a fourth American Pie for theatrical release. According to Moviehole, "The success of the direct-to-video spin-off films (American Pie: Band Camp, American Pie: Naked Mile and American Pie: Beta House - all featuring Eugene Levy) has Uni thinking it might be time to return the series to its roots - alas, it’s back to Jim, Michelle, Finch, Stifler. . . and whoever else can be roped back into the fruity follow-up."

Because the Pie films are centered around sex, my guess would be that this fourth one might be about Jim and Michelle's sex life after marriage, and perhaps with a couple little ones around. Would you be interested in a fourth theatrical serving Pie?

Also, fun fact: before she was Betty Draper, Mad Men's January Jones starred in American Wedding. Something tells me she won't be making an appearance in the fourth American Pie movie. . . though that could be funny.

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Tobey Maguire, Sam Raimi Ready For Two Spidey Sequels

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:30:38 PDT

Get ready for Spider-Man to weave his blockbuster web at least two more times. The talk of more Spidey sequels started right after Spider-Man 3's big opening weekend last Summer, and now there's news that Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire are about to commit to two more films.

Though The Dark Knight broke Spider-Man's box office records this Summer, the Hollywood Reporter notes that Spider-Man is still the most profitable movie franchise for Sony, with the first three films combining for a total of $2.5 billion worldwide.

There were some rumors a while back that Maguire might not return for another sequel, though a Sony spokesman said, "Tobey was our only choice and the only person we've discussed the role with." He'll have some time off before getting back into the Spidey suit: The current plan is for the first sequel, written by James Vanderbilt of Zodiac, to start filming in the Fall of 2009. The movies might film back-to-back, Lord of the Rings-style, with Spider-Man 4 hitting theaters in May 2011.

Still up in the air:

Whether Kirsten Dunst will be back as Mary Jane.
Whether any other actors will reprise their roles.
What villains will appear in the next two films.

Most of you weren't exactly thrilled at the prospect of more Spidey, so I'm wondering: What, if anything, would get you back to the theater for a fourth (and fifth) Spider-Man?

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Which Is Better: A Remake or a Sequel?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:30:56 PST

In a recent interview, Natalie Portman pooh-poohed the idea of making movie sequels - in particular she never wants to do a sequel to The Professional. Remakes, on the other hand, appear to be a different thing according to Natalie, as she is currently filming Brothers, a remake of the Danish movie Brødre.

Her point was basically that if a movie is good enough as it is, there's no need to make a sequel. But this doesn't hold true for remakes? Or if it does, then that means the original Brothers wasn't good enough so Portman and the filmmakers have taken it upon themselves to remake it?

What do you think? Are remakes okay, but sequels are bad? Or vice versa? Or are they both acceptable or unacceptable?

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What's the Most Unnecessary Sequel of 2007?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:30:00 PDT

Today I caught the trailer for Step Up 2 the Streets, the sequel to Step Up that will not include Channing Tatum. Also, at a recent movie screening I watched the trailer for the next National Treasure movie.

I'm seriously not convinced that either of these sequels needed to be made, and it got me thinking about all the unnecessary sequels that have spilled onto the movie scene this year.

So tell me: Which do you think is the least necessary sequel to come out this year? You don't have to have seen the movies to vote for one.

Sequels, Part 2

BuzzSugar — Fri, 11 May 2007 04:33:10 PDT

Sigh. I can rant all I want, it looks like sequels are still where it's at these days. There was the recent rumor about a possible Austin Powers 4, then there was news of a Wall Street 2, and now the sequel party rages on:

The Terminator series will continue with Terminator 4 for which they have a script but no director in place. Thankfully, Arnold Schwarzenegger will not be starring because, oh yeah, he has a giant state to pay attention to.
I guess Step Up was interesting enough to warrant a Step Up 2 which goes into production in July. We should be getting closer to the top of the staircase now, right?
Jerry Bruckheimer has adamantly confirmed that this third installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series will be the last! Hallelujah! Wait... what? What's that? A spin-off?! I repeat: Sigh.

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Pirates photo courtesy of Buena Vista Entertainment

See Steve Carell and Keira Knightley's Apocalyptic Movie Poster

BuzzSugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:46:24 PST

Check out the poster for Seeking a Friend For the End of the World - Moviefone
Read about the romance Justin Long is writing and starring in - NextMovie
Is Real Housewives of Miami coming back for another season? - BuddyTV
Get a peek at The Secret Circle's Valentine's episode - Zap2It
The 10 best movies of character actor Luis Guzmán - Rotten Tomatoes
Watch Michael Showalter confirm the Wet Hot American Summer sequel - HuffPostTV
Find out why Paradise Lost has been scrapped - /Film
10 movies that would be great in 3D - GeekSugar

Watch Oscar Nominee Jean Dujardin Audition For Every Villain Role Ever

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:34 PST

Best actor nominee Jean Dujardin has a good chance of winning the Oscar for his performance in The Artist, and this Funny or Die video has a very specific idea for his career trajectory. Two Hollywood types inform Dujardin that many foreign Oscar winners go on to play memorable villains, so the good-natured Dujardin agrees to audition for a bad guy role - in every possible upcoming movie. Watch the ultra-charming star and his French accent try out every clichèd villain threat (and catch all the hilarious titles for sequels that aren't real . . . yet).

Jean Dujardin's Villain Auditions from Jean Dujardin

What Gwyneth Paltrow Gifted Baby Blue Ivy Carter

Allie Merriam — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:43:42 PST

Details on Gwyneth's luxe gift to Blue Ivy Carter - Us Weekly
Johnny Depp's "personal life" pushes back production on his next movie - Lainey Gossip
Naomi Watts will play Princess Diana in a new movie - HuffPost Ent
Find out which celebs tripped on the runway last night - TooFab
Tina Knowles says Blue Ivy Carter is "doing great"! - People
A history of Daniel Radcliffe's post-Potter scandals - The Daily Beast
Is Macauley Culkin OK? - ET
Will you get a Star Wars fix this weekend? - Rotten Tomatoes
Reese Witherspoon really wants more kids - Wonderwall
Donald Trump jumps to Gisele's defense - Lifeline Live
Jennifer Lawrence dishes on The Hunger Games sequels - Zap2It
Chelsea Handler has nothing but love for "down-to-earth" Jennifer Aniston - Celebitchy