Last summer’s Wanted was one of those fun, adrenaline-fueled action films that totally deserves a sequel. Well, good news is you’re getting that sequel…but the guy writing it is the same dude behind, um, Pooh’s Heddalump Movie, The Jungle Book 2, The Lion King 1 1/2, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning and Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure. His name is Evan Spiliotopoulos and he definitely knows how to write a direct-to-DVD kids film … but does he know what he’s doing when it comes to high-octane summer fare?
Hopefully he does, and obviously Universal saw enough in him to hire the guy to write this sequel, which comic creator Mark Millar said will include some stuff from his first book that wasn’t featured in the original movie, but not too much. It’ll probably borrow a couple of parts before spinning out into an original story. Could be cool. [via The Hollywood Reporter]
What do you think: Does Wanted need a sequel?
Matthew McConaughey Delivers an Exchange Student
With his Ghosts of Girlfriends Past slowly inching its way toward theaters, Matthew McConaughey continues to make deals for more films (even though most of the ones he makes are – how do you say…not very good). The Hollywood Reporter tells us that McConaughey and his J.K. Livin production company are developing a new comedy called Exchange Student, about two college freshman – one from outside the U.S. and one from inside – who ship out in opposite directions and go on to have two completely different experiences, good and bad.
As it stands, and unless some 17 Again magic finds its way to McConaughey’s bedroom, the actor will not be playing one of the lead roles. That said he is eying a part for himself as one of the nonleads…preferably one who gets to hang out on a beach and surf a lot (or so we hear). Both McConaughey and his production company are also developing a dysfunctional family dramedy called Jonah and the Whale, which from what we know is not a sequel to the dysfunctional family dramedy Squid and the Whale.
Video of the Week: Disney Borrows Their Own Animation
Have you ever watched an animated Disney film and thought, "Gee, why does this all seem so darn familiar?" Well, that might be because back in the 70s, Disney was reusing some of their animation to cut costs and save money. Check out the video here, which shows exact re-creations of scenes from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Robin Hood and more.
