By Ryan Parsons | Image property of respective holders.
X-Files
Fortunately for all us moviegoers, film is much better off than television when it comes to the WGA strike. Fearing November 1st, studios began stockpiling projects as if to survive through winter -- which, they basically are -- which meant rushing writers who were also prepping their picket scenes. Thanks to planning ahead, we still have quite a few tentpoles that will enter production.
Tentpoles... Just Made It!
'Cesar' has alerted us to a great report over at Variety with a list of films from each studio that will at least make it through (pre-)production. As you can tell from the image to the right, one of the films included in the list is The X-Files sequel, which is rumored to be title Done One.
Other films include:
Bond 22
Script not 'locked'
Angels & Demons
Script but no cast, save Tom Hanks
Duplicity
Ready to go, and will begin filming in April
Pelham 123
Script problems could mean delays on the Washington starrer
Justice League
Still no cast, and Warner Bros want might to wait to have a scribe on hand before entering production
The Jetsons
Finished script, no cast
Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins
Likely delayed if the strike continues into spring
G.I. Joe
Hiring four scribes to write four scripts paid off -- will enter production February
Transformers 2
Pre-production and effects work only
Prince of Persia
Could be delayed
Bedtime Stories
Will shoot this winter
The Goods
Paramount Vantage will place faith on Jeremy Piven's improv skills, and go forward with production
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Fox is moving forward, but they still need a cast
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Production date scheduled
s much of a phenomenon abroad as it was in the United States. The show’s conspiratorial tone and blend of paranoia, horror and suspense made it the most popular television series in Canada, the highest-rated series on Britain’s BBC2, and one of the biggest sensations ever in Japanese television.
There are about 50 films in limbo, so read all about them here.
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