Everything old is new again! According to Variety, Roland Emmerich will direct a reboot of his 1994 picture Stargate, intended as the first entry in a new trilogy. Emmerich’s frequent collaborator Dean Devlin is also back to produce. Stargate grossed more than $200 million worldwide, but the franchise is probably better known today for its TV spin-offs, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis. Independence Day 2 and […]
Continue readingWill Smith turns down ‘Independence Day 2’ (for real this time)
Will Smith has declined the opportunity to star in Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day sequel, Deadline reports. When the project was first announced, Smith was adamant about not appearing in it. Then, After Earth flopped, and suddenly he was open to the possibility of revisiting his very first hit film. Now, some time has passed, and Smith has decided to […]
Continue readingMichael B. Jordan wanted for Independence Day sequel
Michael B. Jordan, formerly of Friday Night Lights and The Wire, is one of the year’s biggest breakout stars, thanks to his acclaimed performance in the indie hit Fruitvale Station. The studios are now eager to scoop him up, particularly 20th Century Fox. According to The Wrap, Jordan has met with Roland Emmerich for a […]
Continue readingWill Smith might return for Independence Day 2 after all
Following the monumental flopping of his passion project, After Earth, Will Smith is suddenly interested in maybe coming back for that Independence Day sequel. Director Roland Emmerich, speaking to Digital Spy, confirmed that he and Smith will soon meet to discuss the project, despite Smith having previously shunned the prospect of a sequel. Emmerich had […]
Continue readingJeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman returning for Independence Day 2
We knew Independence Day 2 was inevitable but we never knew what form it would take. Well, here’s something of an indication… In an exclusive on Movies.com, director Roland Emmerich has revealed that Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman will appear in the sequel. After Emmerich previously announced Will Smith would not be appearing in the […]
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