Inevitable sequels (AKA do we need a Rush Hour 3?)

[Bolch]

Have you noticed Rush Hour 3 has already been announced! I enjoyed the first and the second but do we really need a third??

Eddie Murphey's recently had hits with sequels Nutty Professer 2 and Dr Dolittle 2 - When's the thrid film going to be announced for them?

Something else that annoys me is when they make it out there will be a sequel right at the end of the film - Godzilla comes to mind.

Anyone else getting a little ticked off with the amount of inevitable sequels popping up at the moment?

[JohnyC]

Hey, I'm eagerly waiting for Titanic 2 - It Was All A Dream.

[la_te_ra_lus_2003]

well i just saw american pie 2 and it is my new fav film ever.....i dont know if this really belongs in this thread but im looking 4ward to a so-far-non existant american pie 3

[Just Call Me Wanda]

It's all about the franchise!

There's been some great sequels in the past - Empire Strikes Back, Aliens, Godfather 2 to name three.

But, with the likes of Godzilla, the first film was so bad, how could a sequel get any worse!

But, I agree that a lot of sequels these days are so tired that they should be spending money on original stuff and not spewing up the same old crap. Maybe we'll get 'Godzilla - A Re-imagining'! :p

[Thomasd]

I've heard they are doing Battlefield Earth 2.:(

[Bolch]

Empire Strikes Back

This is something I don't understand. Is SW:ESB a sequel? I thought it was a 'continuation of the story'

[mysteriousjimmy]

Originally posted by Thomasd
I've heard they are doing Battlefield Earth 2.:(


cool......

[Robby]

Originally posted by Bolch
[B]Have you noticed Rush Hour 3 has already been announced! I enjoyed the first and the second but do we really need a third??

OK, i don't get this, if you enjoyed the first two why do you not welcome a third??. I would.
To me that's like saying 'oh i've got fruity with Pheobe and Monica.. do i really need to get with Rachel????:eek: :eek: '

Seriously if they're popular then they are gonna keep coming i can live with that. Just as long as the formula doesn't go stale.
Besides if there is a sequel isn't compulsory to make the films a trilogy? Apparently X-Men is now getting the threequal treatment.
And i wouldn't mind seeing a sequel to Swordfish

[Vinyl-Pants]

Back To The Future,
Indiana Jones,
Star Wars,
Die Hard,
Rocky,
Godfather,
Aliens,
Star Trek,

The above list is of success and GOOD films that spawned 2 or more sequals - sequals arent always a bad thing...usually more of the same based on the success of the first one. I enjoyed rush hour 1 and 2...roll on 3 is all I can say.

A sequal is usually inevitable if the film is received well at the box office nowadays.

[FaustBos]

Originally posted by JohnyC
Hey, I'm eagerly waiting for Titanic 2 - It Was All A Dream. Dont laugh, there was a pitch for this.

[McMikey]

Originally posted by Bolch
Empire Strikes Back

This is something I don't understand. Is SW:ESB a sequel? I thought it was a 'continuation of the story'

you've got a point, I'd definately say that Jedi is a continuation from empire strikes back but Starwars is fairly complete and stand alone on it's own. I'm assuming that the episode 4 text thing was always at the start anyone remember how they reacted when they first noticed this and knew nothing about the film? ie why is this the 4th bit?

Anyway I'll go and watch Rush hour 3 so I guess I'll be therefore funding Rush Hour 4. I always think if a sequel does well at the boxoffice it's generally more a credit to the original.

[dangermouse]

Remember guys, this is a business. Artistic 'need' has absolutely nothing to do with it.

Successful sequel = established audience

Fresh original production = financial risk

As I understand it, the money ratio of sequels returns roughly 2/3 of the previous installment.

Like with The Mummy: around $600 million world wide

Mummy Returns: around $300 million

So The Scorpian King should do around $100 million and also turn a profit = viable.

That may be me talking a load of cobblers, but that is how I've come to basically understand the system - ye keep flogging it, until its dead (or unworkable)!

[Bapapapa]

I'm assuming that the episode 4 text thing was always at the start anyone remember how they reacted when they first noticed this and knew nothing about the film? ie why is this the 4th bit?

AFAIK, it's always been there as episode IV. At the time I just assumed it was a follow on from a series of books or suchlike (I was only 8 at the time) Never really thought about it again, until he changed it to all this New Hope blx. :p

[Lenny Nero]

Originally posted by Bapapapa
I'm assuming that the episode 4 text thing was always at the start anyone remember how they reacted when they first noticed this and knew nothing about the film? ie why is this the 4th bit?

AFAIK, it's always been there as episode IV. At the time I just assumed it was a follow on from a series of books or suchlike (I was only 8 at the time) Never really thought about it again, until he changed it to all this New Hope blx. :p

Oh yeah I remember watching either Ep IV or V and thinking, wow, this movie is so cool and there are 3 or 4 BEFORE that, damn, where do I get those parts, i want them!

I always like sequels, it's nice to see familiar characters, like old friends, and I especially love if there are some references or/and jokes connected with previous film(s) of the series.

[nc]

Remember guys, this is a business. Artistic 'need' has absolutely not

Successful sequel = established audience

Fresh original production = financial risk

As I understand it, the money ratio of sequels returns roughly 2/3 of the previous installment.

Like with The Mummy: around $600 million world wide

Mummy Returns: around $300 million

So The Scorpian King should do around $100 million and also turn a profit = viable.

That may be me talking a load of cobblers, but that is how I've come to basically understand the system - ye keep flogging it, until its dead (or unworkable)!hing to do with it.

Austin Powers totally screwed up this logic, with the sequel making 4 more times than the orignal. And I'm sure Rush Hour 2 has been a bigger success than the original.

[tpr007]

Originally posted by Bolch
Have you noticed Rush Hour 3 has already been announced! I enjoyed the first and the second but do we really need a third??


If they improve at the same rate, then i hope they make 10!!! :D

[dangermouse]

Originally posted by nc
Remember guys, this is a business. Artistic 'need' has absolutely not

Successful sequel = established audience

Fresh original production = financial risk

As I understand it, the money ratio of sequels returns roughly 2/3 of the previous installment.

Like with The Mummy: around $600 million world wide

Mummy Returns: around $300 million

So The Scorpian King should do around $100 million and also turn a profit = viable.

That may be me talking a load of cobblers, but that is how I've come to basically understand the system - ye keep flogging it, until its dead (or unworkable)!hing to do with it.

Austin Powers totally screwed up this logic, with the sequel making 4 more times than the orignal. And I'm sure Rush Hour 2 has been a bigger success than the original.

Yes indeed, so shockingly that may well encourage Mike Myer's plans to knock a new Austin movie every 3 years :eek:

[Jimmyboy]

Originally posted by nc

Austin Powers totally screwed up this logic, with the sequel making 4 more times than the orignal. And I'm sure Rush Hour 2 has been a bigger success than the original.
The logic was screwed to begin with because sequels of established blockbusters generally do make more profit than the original.

[McMikey]

Originally posted by Jimmyboy

The logic was screwed to begin with because sequels of established blockbusters generally do make more profit than the original.

yep I think Terminator 1 & 2, Jurassic Park 1 & 2 and possibly Alien / Aliens all back this up. The 3rd film never seems to work IMHO tho. Alien 3, Jurassic Park 3, Superman 3 and I'm betting Terminator 3 will also fall into this category as would Rush hour 3 and American Pie 3 (if this happens)