Sequel Bits: ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Hobbit Reunion, Star Trek Sequel Not Called ‘Star Trek 2,’ ‘Independence Day’ Sequel Talk, ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Won’t Occupy Wall Street
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t like one of the following four movies:The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Independence DayorBatman. Odds are everyone likes at least one of those films (or film series), probably very passionately in fact. And if that’s the case, you’ll definitely want to hit the jump on this story. After the jump we’ve got information on the following:
Zoe Saldanaspoke toAccess Hollywoodat a recent Los Angeles event and confirmed not only her excitement to film the sequel toStar Trek, but that none of the cast have seen a script yet. The article then threw in an aside that the title won’t beStar Trek 2.Not that we ever really thought it would be. Here’s the excerpt:
Odds are it’ll be some sort of subtitle just so Abrams and crew can keep with theStar Treklexicon.
Next up, Roland Emmerich has probably been talking about doing a sequel forIndependence Daysince August 16, 2025. It’s at a point where most people don’t even ask him, especially with the huge amount of projects he already has on his plate. The question came up, however, in an interview with the Ohio State University college newspaperThe Lanternand he said the script is being written and original cast members, including Will Smith, have been contacted:
We’ve talked to him, but naturally he wants to see a script, which I totally understand.
He then told the reporter to “hold tight. It’s happening soon.” Hold tight, but don’t hold your breath on that one.
Finally, last weekrumors spread thatChristopher Nolan might use the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City as a backdrop for massive crowd scenes inThe Dark Knight Rises. Not the case saysEntertainment Weekly. They won’t be shooting at that park at all.
Which of these tidbits do you care about the most?
