The Predator (reboot)

Thrill

Shane Black to write and direct.

Black will write the treatment for the project, then will hand over scripting duties to Fred Dekker, his university chum with whom he wrote 1987’s Monster Squad. Black will oversee the writing and is also attached to direct.


There's no word on the extent to which the new film will tie into the existing franchise.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=119877

EDIT: New film now described as an "inventive sequel" rather than a reboot.



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Banjaxed82

The original is too much of a cult movie for this to be anything other than ......bleugh.

jacksie66

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Icaras

You can stop it after 7 seconds

DrumSteve

Guarantee the rock will be in this.

This is a film that doesn't need to be made.

Mickeroo

I enjoyed Predators and Shane Black has never put a foot wrong imo so I look forward to this.

Meedah

sugarman wrote: »

Wasnt Predators a reboot

No, they even discussed the events of the first Predator movie.

Duggy747

I'd quicker see a sequel with Arnie in it than a reboot.

jonon9

Duggy747 wrote: »

I'd quicker see a sequel with Arnie in it than a reboot.

A pure "cash in" stop remaking classics?

Galvasean

Would prefer to see them carry on from Predators and explore more of that world than start from scratch again.

Honestly the fact that it's Black and Dekker, (look how well the names go together) means that this could be something rather special. Both seem to understand genre film making in a way that they can both poke fun at and pay respect at the same time and both understand that in this type of film the only thing that really matters is making it fun.

Malmedicine

Anybody else know of someone who has directed and written a reboot/sequel having starred in the original? "Starred" is very loose but he was an actor in it.

I wish he'd revisit Kiss kiss bang bang maybe not the characters per se more the style and feel of it .

Adamantium

This what happens when enough people don't see original sci-fi movies like Edge of Tomorrow. (ok not an original, but a rather obscure adaptation) a Ripping Good Yarn as persuasively and fully possible, that it's far more rewarding as broad entertainment and as an emotional investment than virtually anything else that gets released these days

The drawers of Hollywood are filled with the stillborn remains of thousands of movie scripts, that have yet to be filmed and could be made on the cheap.

That's right they get turned into tv shows (as with the tech now they can be made relatively cheaply) because everybody is so numb to marketing in every aspect, that no film can be made on the cheap and make profit because all revenue is swallowed by having to plash all the cash and scream just as loud as the rival marketer beside you

Predator was once an original idea too, not anymore.

Ipso

I 'd like to see a Predator movie set in the distant past. Pirates of the Carribean: Predator Boogaloo.

Ridley

Predator: Resurrection

If it is a reboot (and not just Another Predator Film), it's hard to see why They'd need to start over. It's not like the series is that continuity-heavy.

B.A._Baracus

Didn't Shane Black's girlfriend have a really big pussy? :pac:

Ipso

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Didn't Shane Black's girlfriend have a really big pussy? :pac:

Why did you say that twice?

B.A._Baracus

Ipso wrote: »

Why did you say that twice?

I didnt.... cause of the echo







... :pac:

pixelburp

A reboot tends to imply all the important mythology will be restarted, usually tweaked in some way. In this instance I can't help but wonder: what mythology? Whilst I love Predator as one of the quintessential action films of the 80s - heck I even love #2 with it's OTT comicbook approach - the Predator isn't that interesting as a creature or concept, nor has a wealth of backstory worth exploring or rebooting. The creature sits alongside the Terminator / Skynet, that they made for fantastic antagonists in their day but there's not a whole lot beneath the surface to keep them that compelling. All that said, Shane Black makes this project appear much more interesting than at first blush.

JohnFalstaff

Malmedicine wrote: »

Anybody else know of someone who has directed and written a reboot/sequel having starred in the original? "Starred" is very loose but he was an actor in it.

Jack Nicholson directed The Two Jakes, which was a sequel to Chinatown - a film he starred in.

Mickeroo

pixelburp wrote: »

A reboot tends to imply all the important mythology will be restarted, usually tweaked in some way. In this instance I can't help but wonder: what mythology? Whilst I love Predator as one of the quintessential action films of the 80s - heck I even love #2 with it's OTT comicbook approach - the Predator isn't that interesting as a creature or concept, nor has a wealth of backstory worth exploring or rebooting. The creature sits alongside the Terminator / Skynet, that they made for fantastic antagonists in their day but there's not a whole lot beneath the surface to keep them that compelling. All that said, Shane Black makes this project appear much more interesting than at first blush.

Plenty of mythology in the comics and that but not really in the films at all yeah. I always found the whole honour system thing interesting and thought it could be explored a bit more.

Anyway, I would rather this be a quasi sequel like Predators was than a straight up reboot, as you said it's not like there's an over arching storyline for them to really build on in the first place.

MisterAnarchy

Mickeroo wrote: »

I enjoyed Predators and Shane Black has never put a foot wrong imo so I look forward to this.

What about Iron Man 3 ,that was a terrible film.

The only Predator film worth watching was the first one,its a masterpiece.
The rest are poor.

Mickeroo

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

What about Iron Man 3 ,that was a terrible film.

I respectfully disagree.

MisterAnarchy

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

What about Iron Man 3 ,that was a terrible film.

The only Predator film worth watching was the first one,its a masterpiece.
The rest are poor.

Iron Man 3 isn't bad, in fact it's rather good even if the whole Pepper Potts stuff is cringe worthy. Black is the kind of film maker who knows his genre cinema and has a knack of being able to poke fun at them while at the same time paying homage to the greats without it ever feeling like a rip off.

I've always enjoyed Predator 2, it's a fun lil film with just the right amount of tongue in cheek. Predators was also a pleasant enough distraction, the set up was great and while the film didn't do a whole lot with it, it was still good fun

MisterAnarchy

Deleted User wrote: »

Iron Man 3 isn't bad, in fact it's rather good even if the whole Pepper Potts stuff is cringe worthy. Black is the kind of film maker who knows his genre cinema and has a knack of being able to poke fun at them while at the same time paying homage to the greats without it ever feeling like a rip off.

I've always enjoyed Predator 2, it's a fun lil film with just the right amount of tongue in cheek. Predators was also a pleasant enough distraction, the set up was great and while the film didn't do a whole lot with it, it was still good fun

I hated Iron Man 3 ,it was childish cartoonish drivel and Downey Jr was hamming it up too much.
The whole panic attack thing was laughable ,trying to be serious yet phoning in his acting performance.

I liked the first Iron Man 3 film ,it had charm but the second and third were very poor films .

Predator 2 wasnt too bad ,it did have some good bit but the casting of Danny Glover at the lead was poor and the second half of the film was very weak.

MisterAnarchy

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

I hated Iron Man 3 ,it was childish cartoonish drivel and Downey Jr was hamming it up too much.
The whole panic attack thing was laughable ,trying to be serious yet phoning in his acting performance.

I liked the first Iron Man 3 film ,it had charm but the second and third were very poor films .

Predator 2 wasnt too bad ,it did have some good bit but the casting of Danny Glover at the lead was poor and the second half of the film was very weak.

I had issues with Iron Man 3 but wouldn't blame Black for them, after all he was pretty much a yes man for Marvel. They were the ones in charge of the film but there were still some nice Black touches. The kid in particular was really well done and felt like one of the kids in The Monster Squad, which is still the best kids film ever made.

Bacchus

Don't see the point of a reboot. Why not just make ANOTHER Predator movie. It's not like there's an overbearing continuity that has to be tip toed around. Naturally the memory of the AvP movies should be wiped out/ignored.

B.A._Baracus

Trying to wrap my head around this reboot idea. I mean, the predator 'universe' is so vast. If they wanted to set it in America in say 1725, they could (Predators have been coming to earth for hundreds of years as revealed at the end of predator 2) They can also set the story on any world. Thanks the Predators (2010)

So going by what they have set up so far... they can set a Predator movie on any world. In any time. They can tell ANY story they want. So why the reboot?

Unless.... they want to change the design and nature of the predator. Which would be so stupid. But that would be a "reboot" - PSSSSH Hollywood!

Mickeroo

It does say that no details have been released regarding how much it will tie in with other films so it might not be a complete "reboot" at all.

krudler

It's Shane Black so it'll be a Predator movie set at Christmas. And I'm fine with this notion :pac:

rockbeast

Ipso wrote: »

I 'd like to see a Predator movie set in the distant past. Pirates of the Carribean: Predator Boogaloo.

Why not? - it's a far better concept

Predator Vs Spartan Warriors.

Predator Vs Roman Legionnaires

Predator Vs Cuchulainn !

Predator Vs Pirates

Predator Vs Germans/Allies in WW1

TBH I'd rather watch any of them than a current day reboot with the muscles of the day as lead...

Cork boy 55

Hollywood should just go into the brothel business at this stage.

MJ23

Predator v T1000. Set in the Wicklow Mountains.

That would be deadly.

Sulla Felix

rockbeast wrote: »

Why not? - it's a far better concept

Predator Vs Spartan Warriors.

Predator Vs Roman Legionnaires

Predator Vs Cuchulainn !

Predator Vs Pirates

Predator Vs Germans/Allies in WW1

TBH I'd rather watch any of them than a current day reboot with the muscles of the day as lead...

Do a Marvel tie-in, Predator vs Hydra

godtabh

MJ23 wrote: »

Predator v T1000. Set in the Wicklow Mountains.

That would be deadly.

I'd watch that

krudler

A few years ago I wrote a short fan script of a Predator sequel set in Iraq, seemed like the perfect setting to me, it's mentioned in the first movie that the hot weather is what brings the Predator and likewise in the second film so a desert location with a bunch of marines already at war seemed to make sense.

Thrill

Shane Black says that the new film will be a sequel, not be a reboot.

Shane Black Headed Back To The Jungle For New Predator

The gang at Collider reached out to Black, who has clarified that it'll be an "inventive sequel". "As far as Fred and I are concerned anyway. Why start over, when you’ve all this rich mythology yet to mine? I like the idea of expanding and exploring the existing Predator mythology, rather than hitting the restart button.”

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=41377

Adamantium

krudler wrote: »

A few years ago I wrote a short fan script of a Predator sequel set in Iraq, seemed like the perfect setting to me, it's mentioned in the first movie that the hot weather is what brings the Predator and likewise in the second film so a desert location with a bunch of marines already at war seemed to make sense.

I'll but that for a dollar.

No seriously James Cameron sold The Terminator script for that amount when he lived in his car

And you're not living in a car? You seen, you're already winning and doing better than him at his age.

I'll scout for some arid, dry, moon like locations.... Cavan anybody?
Plenty of space to blow **** up and you don't even need a permit.

James Cameron needed a permit. You see?! You're already doing better than him.

Adamantium

MJ23 wrote: »

Predator v T1000. Set in the Wicklow Mountains.

That would be deadly.

Will Saorise Connor be escaping from the Central Mental Hospital at some point?

Malmedicine

JohnFalstaff wrote: »

Jack Nicholson directed The Two Jakes, which was a sequel to Chinatown - a film he starred in.

Thank you

krudler

Adamantium wrote: »

I'll but that for a dollar.

No seriously James Cameron sold The Terminator script for that amount when he lived in his car

And you're not living in a car? You seen, you're already winning and doing better than him at his age.

I'll scout for some arid, dry, moon like locations.... Cavan anybody?
Plenty of space to blow **** up and you don't even need a permit.

James Cameron needed a permit. You see?! You're already doing better than him.

Was just an excercise really, had the opening as being similar to the original movie, chopper coming across the desert with the theme blaring

Ipso

krudler wrote: »

A few years ago I wrote a short fan script of a Predator sequel set in Iraq, seemed like the perfect setting to me, it's mentioned in the first movie that the hot weather is what brings the Predator and likewise in the second film so a desert location with a bunch of marines already at war seemed to make sense.

Santa Ponsa would be a good location!
There was a great tease at the end if Predator 2 when one of the Predators gave Glovers character and old gun

Duckworth_Luas

Will Sigourney Weaver be coming back for this one?

B.A._Baracus

Thrill wrote: »

Shane Black says that the new film will be a sequel, not be a reboot.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=41377

Good news

B.A._Baracus

Just watching the making of Predator 2 on youtube here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBlWF6cNtTM

Gary Busey says that his character Keyes was responsible for sending Dutch's team into the jungle in the first Predator movie and that Dutch (Arnie) died 9 weeks after ending. Of course, all this is stricken from the final film.

pixelburp

Interesting that the Empire article mentions that Black's only writing the treatment, so while he's working with a longtime collaborator, there's no guarantee of quality here. Seems like a fairly easy paycheque for Black; he'll come up with the vision, someone else does the grunt work.

NyOmnishambles

Malmedicine wrote: »

Anybody else know of someone who has directed and written a reboot/sequel having starred in the original? "Starred" is very loose but he was an actor in it.

Someone else covered it with Jack Nicholson but Leonard Nimoy wrote and directed Star trek IV : The Voyage home having previously directed Star Trek III : The Search for Spock, he also wrote Star Trek VI : The Undiscovered Country

Unrelated but it still always surprises me that he directed Three Men and a Baby

redt0m

John McTiernan mentioned here:

Predator Sequel

Could be interesting.

Mr E

John McClane vs. the Predator, Nakatomi Plaza.

Who do I send my money to?

Smiles35

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

Just watching the making of Predator 2 on youtube here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBlWF6cNtTM

Gary Busey says that his character Keyes was responsible for sending Dutch's team into the jungle in the first Predator movie and that Dutch (Arnie) died 9 weeks after ending. Of course, all this is stricken from the final film.

Could bring Arnold back for some grainy fotage of Dutch on his death bed. Or more than likely he got killed by the government becuase they couldnt leave him walking with that story, that's what I allways suspected would have happend to his charater.

expectationlost

https://www.facebook.com/155151048009995/photos/a.155423454649421.1073741828.155151048009995/451836991674731/?type=3&permPage=1

The Predator writer/director Shane Black re-teaming with co-writer Fred Dekker

http://www.avclub.com/article/first-image-shane-blacks-revival-declares-s-predat-232357

The new film is being called ”an inventive sequel” rather than a reboo

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3829266/combined

or maybe just watch the first two again which are great films