Dimension Films Update: Scream 4, Halloween 3
By Krystal Clark
Bob Weinstein just released the scariest film slate I’ve seen in a very long time. The majority of the features on the Dimension Films roster are mostly from the horror genre, but that’s not why they’re terrifying. The studio recently announced their production line up for 2010, and it’s filled with plenty of familiar names.
Here’s what we can expect from Dimension over the next year.
- Scream IV: will start production in April or May with Wes Craven in talks to direct the film that will mark the beginning of a new trilogy. The biggest piece of news came from the announcement that Neve Campbell will reprise the role of Sidney in the film.
- Spy Kids IV: Robert Rodriguez is currently writing the script for the film, which is scheduled to start shooting in March of 2010. The film will also be shot in 3-D like its predecessor.
- Halloween III: is scheduled for release in October of 2010, and will also be in 3-D.
Weinstein then stated “I’m heading back to my franchise films.” He went on to list a boat load of remakes that he plans on shooting in the coming year, they include Scanners in 3D, Short Circuit, and American Werewolf in London.
There’s no excitement on my front for any of these films. All the titles are either exhausted or unnecessary. How can you make another Spy Kids without any kids? I believe the two child actors from that series are adults now. As for Scream 4, Neve Campbell has been so adamant about not starring in the film, so I’m very surprised that he mentioned her name in the cast list.
What do you think about the upcoming slate for Dimension Films?
Source: Variety
Friday, September 25, 2009 1:26AM
"How can you make another Spy Kids without any kids? I believe the two child actors from that series are adults now."
You're assuming he'll cast those now adult actors as the kids in the film.
Monday, September 28, 2009 9:06AM
Neve has agreed to come back because they are finally tying up all the storylines in this next film. One recurring theme in every chapter of Scream was motherhood, (Sidney’s mother, Billy’s mother, Sidney’s half-brother’s lack of a mother) and finally Sidney will be facing her worst threat yet while trying to rescue the closest person to her heart..her daughter. The first scene in the 4th film has been said to involve a babysitter watching a girl and being hunted by the new killer, and the parents coming home just in time to save their daughter. The mother being revealed as Sidney herself. The film will take place in a gated community in southern California, with the new killer hunting down Sidney’s family and her surrounding housewife/family neighbors. Gale and Dewey have obviously married but are sticking to the ‘motherhood’ theme as well…they are having a tremendous struggle bearing children. Gale has fears that she is barren, and attaches herself to Sidney’s young daughter strongly because of this. *SPOILERS* The killer is also being talked about as a mother herself. Yes a woman! In the beginning there is a flashback scene involving Sidney in a nasty car accident while she was pregnant and she has recurring dreams about this as it was the biggest threat against her then unborn daughter. At the end of the film, the killer is revealed to be one of the housewife neighbors that is one of the many new characters that are introduced in the film. This ‘housewife’ has been carefully planning her attack ever since Sidney hit HER in the car accident. She was pregnant as well..and the crash killed her unborn child. Unable to conceive as a result of this, she makes it her vendetta to take from Sidney what she rightfully deserves. A daughter of her very own.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:51PM
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Friday, November 27, 2009 12:53AM
I LOVE the idea of Sydney having a daughter and that's a good opening sequence, a babysitter, Sid's daughter. I like the gated community idea too. Maybe Woodsboro has become a very different town over the years? I know a lot of people didn't like Scream 3 but I LOVED it! I loved the Hollywood setting. Also, what about setting it on the ocean, water would be a cool aspect. Above all, I think Scream 4 should really be scary. I hope they don't just focus on trying to appeal to younger people as obviously, that hasn't been working. They need to remember to keep it really, really scary.
Saturday, November 28, 2009 3:15PM
Neve is one of best actress I've known in my 14 years of living.