New Predator film and Machete

KR~! · 04-25-2009, 01:05 AM

Robert Rodriguez wields 'Machete'
Director plans pair of pics
By MICHAEL FLEMING

Robert Rodriguez is ready to cut a wide swathe, and his plans include re-launching the "Predator" franchise for Fox and co-directing "Machete."

For the later, the filmmaker will create a feature out of the blade- wielding antihero who appeared in a mock trailer that was part of "Grindhouse."

Rodriguez is eyeing a June start date in Austin for "Machete," a film that is financed and produced by Overnight Productions, with Danny Trejo starring as the title character.

Machete is a Mexican ex-Federale with a gift for wielding a blade, who hides out as a day laborer, who is double-crossed by a corrupt state senator.

Rodriguez wrote the script and will direct the film with Ethan Maniquis, his longtime editor. The film is being produced by Rodriguez, Rick Schwartz of Overnight Productions and Aaron Kaufman.

Not immediately clear is whether Rodriguez and Overnight will find a way to use the irresistible marketing slogan that appeared in the "Grindhouse" trailer: "This time, they fucked with the wrong Mexican." It is the first non-studio movie that Rodriguez has directed since "El Mariachi."

For Fox, Rodriguez has scripted "Predators," a film that will bring back the dreadlock-sporting alien hunter who originated in the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger hit "Predator." While a sequel didn't become a hit, Fox kept the alien sharp by launching the "Alien Vs. Predator," a wildly profitable series that has racked up strong grosses and DVD sales, wit little or no gross out the door.

While Rodriguez juggles these projects, he's also directing his script "Nerveracker" for Dimension Films, with Bob Weinstein setting a 2010 release for the futuristic action thriller.

SOURCE: http://www.variety.com/VR1118002792.html

fattyjoe37 · 04-25-2009, 02:22 AM

Very excited about both of these! It's about time we get another Predator and not a crappy Vs.

Erick H. · 04-25-2009, 05:45 AM

I look forward to both.

Shlockjock81 · 04-25-2009, 07:17 AM

This sounds amazing. I'm crapping my pants for "Thanksgiving".

Midnight Buddha · 04-25-2009, 09:16 AM

Great news. Looking forward to both.

Harry Warden · 04-25-2009, 04:19 PM

Very much looking forward to a new Predator film that doesn't have the Predator pitted against Aliens. I love both, but the Predators have always been more fasinating to me.

aoiookami · 04-25-2009, 05:08 PM

Psyched for a new Predator film, with or without 'VS'. Though, they really need to take us to the Pred's homeworld, enough with the coming to earth stuff.

satans-sadists · 04-25-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry Warden

Very much looking forward to a new Predator film that doesn't have the Predator pitted against Aliens. I love both, but the Predators have always been more fasinating to me.

Same here. Remove the Aliens from the equation and it's bound to be a better film. Rodriguez was going to direct Predator 3 back in the late 90's. I'm sure he could breathe new life into the series. Let's hope his movie happens.

Machete will be awesome too as long as Cheech Marin comes aboard to play Trejo's Reverend ally.

Spit · 04-25-2009, 07:38 PM

W00T! I'll be in line to see a new Pred film opening day, independent if it sucks or not.

The 'trailer' for Machete looked decent enough too. I'm excided for both these films.

Katatonia · 04-25-2009, 11:32 PM

I'm game for both!

rhett · 04-26-2009, 01:22 AM

Cool news, but yeah, give me Thanksgiving first!

Vortex · 04-27-2009, 07:30 AM

Robert Rodriguez has more misses than hits. These'll be rentals.

Workshed · 04-27-2009, 07:44 AM

So wait, is Rodriguez directing the new Predator movie or just producing it? In the AICN interview, the intro states he is the director (or co-director), but then he says:

Quote:

5. What is coming up next for you as director and is there any chance that you'd take the reins on PREDATORS?
RR: The idea is that I'd produce PREDATORS here at Troublemaker Studios, so that I can feel free to walk to the PREDATORS soundstage, pick up a camera and co-shoot the coolest scenes.

Directing wise, next up will be NERVERACKER for the Weinstein Company.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40879

Vortex · 04-27-2009, 07:52 AM

It'd be better if he did not direct. He rarely makes anything worth watching. And Troublemaker Studios? Who comes up with this crap?

Bobbywoodhogan · 04-27-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shlockjock81

This sounds amazing. I'm crapping my pants for "Thanksgiving".

What a trailer that was.

But it doesnt say hes making a Thanksgiving movie here?

Look forward to both of these.

04-25-2009, 01:05 AM	#1
KR~! The Apocalyptic Kid Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In Hel's Womb Posts: 5,462	New Predator film and Machete Robert Rodriguez wields 'Machete' Director plans pair of pics By MICHAEL FLEMING Robert Rodriguez is ready to cut a wide swathe, and his plans include re-launching the "Predator" franchise for Fox and co-directing "Machete." For the later, the filmmaker will create a feature out of the blade- wielding antihero who appeared in a mock trailer that was part of "Grindhouse." Rodriguez is eyeing a June start date in Austin for "Machete," a film that is financed and produced by Overnight Productions, with Danny Trejo starring as the title character. Machete is a Mexican ex-Federale with a gift for wielding a blade, who hides out as a day laborer, who is double-crossed by a corrupt state senator. Rodriguez wrote the script and will direct the film with Ethan Maniquis, his longtime editor. The film is being produced by Rodriguez, Rick Schwartz of Overnight Productions and Aaron Kaufman. Not immediately clear is whether Rodriguez and Overnight will find a way to use the irresistible marketing slogan that appeared in the "Grindhouse" trailer: "This time, they fucked with the wrong Mexican." It is the first non-studio movie that Rodriguez has directed since "El Mariachi." For Fox, Rodriguez has scripted "Predators," a film that will bring back the dreadlock-sporting alien hunter who originated in the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger hit "Predator." While a sequel didn't become a hit, Fox kept the alien sharp by launching the "Alien Vs. Predator," a wildly profitable series that has racked up strong grosses and DVD sales, wit little or no gross out the door. While Rodriguez juggles these projects, he's also directing his script "Nerveracker" for Dimension Films, with Bob Weinstein setting a 2010 release for the futuristic action thriller. SOURCE: http://www.variety.com/VR1118002792.html __________________ We do not have to visit a madhouse to find disordered minds; our planet is the mental institution of the universe. - Johann von Goethe

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fattyjoe37 HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WA Posts: 1,503	Very excited about both of these! It's about time we get another Predator and not a crappy Vs.

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Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,440	I look forward to both.

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Harry Warden HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hermitage, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,277	Very much looking forward to a new Predator film that doesn't have the Predator pitted against Aliens. I love both, but the Predators have always been more fasinating to me.

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Vortex Stalker Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 236	Robert Rodriguez has more misses than hits. These'll be rentals.

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Vortex Stalker Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 236	It'd be better if he did not direct. He rarely makes anything worth watching. And Troublemaker Studios? Who comes up with this crap?

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