Alan Baltes, the publisher of the Acting Info blog, is reporting that pre-production for Disney Channel's Camp Rock 2 will likely get underway shortly, now that Camp Rock has aired. Actual filming would not begin until early 2009. Also, the Jonas Brothers will all share equal screen time in Camp Rock 2, and that the youngest member of the family, Frankie Jonas will make an appearance. Demi Lovato is also set to return.
Gary Marsh, the president of the Disney Channel World, had confirmed about a sequel to Camp Rock to New York daily News; a script is already being written for 'Camp Rock 2'. However, Michael Healy, Disney Channel's senior vice president for original movies said about a sequel "We hope so, but we don't know yet, each one of these movies has to stand on its own and succeed or fail, then we evaluate it."
OK! Magazine asked the Jonas Brothers' dream story line for Camp Rock 2. Joe said "Something like where they have to shut down the camp. Maybe winter camp?" and Kevin adds "I’m thinking camp in Hawaii. Anyone else feeling me? You’ve gotta come visit. I have the 'in!"
The cast are expected to begin filming again on late spring or summer 2009. The movie will be released late 2009 or early 2010.
And surprisingly, I don't think all the cast has signed on for it, we will just have to wait and see.
The Premier of the first Camp Rock drove in 16.97 million viewers, almost 17 million. Mixed revies say it was rushed, but a great story. Lets hope number 2 will be even better!
Network Date Viewers (millions)
Disney Channel June 20, 2008 8.92
Family Channel June 20, 2008 0.85
ABC June 21, 2008 3.47
ABC Family June 22, 2008 3.73
Saturday, June 28, 2008
'Dark Knight' credits pay tribute to Ledger
Heath Ledger is getting a fond tribute from his collaborators on "The Dark Knight." The end credits of the "Batman Begins" sequel include a farewell note to Ledger, who died in January from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs; and to special-effects technician Conway Wickliffe, who was killed last September in a stunt-car accident.
"In memory of our friends Heath Ledger & Conway Wickliffe," reads the tribute included in the credits, which went up Thursday on the Warner Bros. publicity Web site.
Ledger plays the villainous Joker in "The Dark Knight," who begins a reign of terror on Gotham City that pits him against conflicted hero Batman (Christian Bale).
Arriving in theaters July 18, the movie reteams Bale with director Christopher Nolan and returning co-stars Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Gary Oldman. Joining the cast are Aaron Eckhart and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Beginning months before Ledger's death, his frenetic performance and demented-clown makeup have been a cornerstone of the marketing campaign for the film.
"I needed a phenomenal actor, but he also had to be someone unafraid of taking on such an iconic role," Nolan says in the production notes for "The Dark Knight." "Heath created something entirely original. It's stunning, it's captivating. ... It's going to blow people away."
"In memory of our friends Heath Ledger & Conway Wickliffe," reads the tribute included in the credits, which went up Thursday on the Warner Bros. publicity Web site.
Ledger plays the villainous Joker in "The Dark Knight," who begins a reign of terror on Gotham City that pits him against conflicted hero Batman (Christian Bale).
Arriving in theaters July 18, the movie reteams Bale with director Christopher Nolan and returning co-stars Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Gary Oldman. Joining the cast are Aaron Eckhart and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Beginning months before Ledger's death, his frenetic performance and demented-clown makeup have been a cornerstone of the marketing campaign for the film.
"I needed a phenomenal actor, but he also had to be someone unafraid of taking on such an iconic role," Nolan says in the production notes for "The Dark Knight." "Heath created something entirely original. It's stunning, it's captivating. ... It's going to blow people away."
Kung Fu Panda Drops to Number 3 in Box Office
Kung Fu Panda, released on June 6, has dropped to number 3 in the box office yesterday, after a successful spot in number 2 since its release. Kung Fu Panda 2 is in the works after its success for the first one.
Taking its spot is The Incredible Hulk, released on June 13, and has been in the number 3 spot ever since, now in the number 2 spot.
Taking its spot is The Incredible Hulk, released on June 13, and has been in the number 3 spot ever since, now in the number 2 spot.
Kung Fu Panda Sequel in the Works
An interesting post was made on the TAG Blog:
Every building of the DW campus is bursting with activity. Monsters and Aliens, Shrek, Madagascar Deux, and on and on. DreamWorks' Lakeside Building is getting enlarged, and the administrative staff is gone from the upper floors.
But down on the lower levels, artists are working. A story crew has started early work in Kung Fu Panda, the Sequel, even while animators are hand-drawing new material for the DVD of Kung Fu Panda, the original.
It's not surprising considering the DreamWorks Animated hit has made about $230 million in 19 days of release worldwide. The film cost about $130 million to make.
Also, Rumer has it that the screen writter for The Incredibles is taking his time on Incredibles 2.
Every building of the DW campus is bursting with activity. Monsters and Aliens, Shrek, Madagascar Deux, and on and on. DreamWorks' Lakeside Building is getting enlarged, and the administrative staff is gone from the upper floors.
But down on the lower levels, artists are working. A story crew has started early work in Kung Fu Panda, the Sequel, even while animators are hand-drawing new material for the DVD of Kung Fu Panda, the original.
It's not surprising considering the DreamWorks Animated hit has made about $230 million in 19 days of release worldwide. The film cost about $130 million to make.
Also, Rumer has it that the screen writter for The Incredibles is taking his time on Incredibles 2.
Isaacs Conjures Lucius Malfoy's Return to Harry Potter
Fans of the malevolent Lucius Malfoy will miss his patented brand of platinum blonde magic in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the next installment of the enchanting film series opening November 21st, but actor Jason Isaacs promises he'll be back hurling all kinds of harrowing hexes at the students of Hogwarts in the final two(!) films based on the concluding novel, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
Looking virtually unrecognizable without his Malfoy makeup while on a rare outing in L.A., Isaacs filled ComingSoon.net in on his return--possibly thanks to a personal appeal to author J.K. Rowling--as well as how the Potter kids kept their heads from getting Hagrid-huge, and his time hanging with the Hollywood equivalent of the Hogwarts clique: the "Entourage" crew.
CS: I almost didn't recognize you out of character as Lucius Malfoy.
Jason Isaacs: Don't worry about it – I don't recognize myself.
CS: How often do you get recognized by fans when you are out? Easy?
Isaacs: Almost never.
CS: Are you surprised when you get recognized?
Isaacs: I am very surprised. The grown ups recognize me for something else, and then they tell their kids "Look who it is! It's Lucius Malfoy." And the kids look at their parents like they have just had an aneurysm. I look nothing like Lucius Malfoy. I look nothing like anything, any of the parts I've played, really.
CS: Are you excited to reprise the role?
Isaacs: I am very excited. Also, the woman who is playing my wife I've been a fan of for a very long time. In fact, one of the great things about going to do "Harry Potter" at all is that a lot of people who are my acting idols I see sitting in make-up chairs beside me. To get to do scenes with Gary Oldman and Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and now Helen McCrory, who I'm a big fan of – it's fabulous.
CS: What was it like to pick up the final "Harry Potter" book when it came out and not know what was in there, especially for you?
Isaacs: I'm not quite strong enough to pick up a book of that weight. I had a couple of people to help me, and a winch. The secret can be out now. Before it came out I wasn't quite sure – there was a point where I wasn't sure I was going to do anymore because there wasn't much for me to do in number five and I wasn't in number six. I met Jo Rowling for the first time at a big awards dinner. I went over and basically fell to my knees and said "Get me out of prison, I beg you." She looked over her shoulder and looked back at me mouthing "You're out. Chapter One." And that was it, that's all I had to know, and I signed up immediately.
CS: Do you know when you start?
Isaacs: I think I start February next year, but I'm not sure. Dan's [Radcliffe] got to go to Broadway first and wow them with all of his… with all of him. [Laughs]
CS: You have seen the young actors in the films growing up, basically.
Isaacs: I have, yeah.
CS: Can you talk about how they have matured over the years? How have they stayed grounded through all of this?
Isaacs: In the beginning all of us grownups got to patronizing a little bit. Now they have gotten a thousand hours more screen time than any of the rest of us put together – and bank balances to match. They are not just very accomplished actors, they're very seasoned and mature individuals. They have learned to handle this very enormous stress and this kind of global fame. Frankly, I marvel at how well they have turned out as human beings. Like the mystery of "Harry Potter" and the magical alchemy that happens in the stories, the scripts and the books, something very magical has happened to those young people because by rights they should have turned into monsters, but they are still delightful to be around.
CS: Is it easier on them to be mostly in England? Do you think if they were here there would be more temptations?
Isaacs: They have each other, they have the film set they have been on, which is their family for the time. It's going to be very hard for them, and for all of us, when we finish. We are so into it, too. Sadly it has to end, unless she's going to write us all a sequel.
CS: What else are you working on these days?
Isaacs: I'm in "Entourage" actually, which is a thrill because I'm a total fan. It's taken me at least a whole day's work to stop thinking about them as their characters. I was playing golf with Turtle and Drama and I am as geeky a fanboy as anybody screaming across the road.
CS: Are you playing a character or yourself?
Isaacs: I play a truly monstrous character. Frankly, there is not point in competing with Ari frankly. The thing is all those characters are so deeply drawn, a little like "Harry Potter" you've got to hit the ground running. Similarly to "Harry Potter" also, you get to set and it's such a popular show here in Hollywood that they are so comfortable with what they are doing. They are so good at what they do that you feel like you have to come in with some pretty bold colors or you'll fall through the cracks.
CS: They are such a boys' club too. Were you in right away? Did they embrace you?
Isaacs: I just try and swear as much as I can. I spat a few times and I fit in seamlessly.
Looking virtually unrecognizable without his Malfoy makeup while on a rare outing in L.A., Isaacs filled ComingSoon.net in on his return--possibly thanks to a personal appeal to author J.K. Rowling--as well as how the Potter kids kept their heads from getting Hagrid-huge, and his time hanging with the Hollywood equivalent of the Hogwarts clique: the "Entourage" crew.
CS: I almost didn't recognize you out of character as Lucius Malfoy.
Jason Isaacs: Don't worry about it – I don't recognize myself.
CS: How often do you get recognized by fans when you are out? Easy?
Isaacs: Almost never.
CS: Are you surprised when you get recognized?
Isaacs: I am very surprised. The grown ups recognize me for something else, and then they tell their kids "Look who it is! It's Lucius Malfoy." And the kids look at their parents like they have just had an aneurysm. I look nothing like Lucius Malfoy. I look nothing like anything, any of the parts I've played, really.
CS: Are you excited to reprise the role?
Isaacs: I am very excited. Also, the woman who is playing my wife I've been a fan of for a very long time. In fact, one of the great things about going to do "Harry Potter" at all is that a lot of people who are my acting idols I see sitting in make-up chairs beside me. To get to do scenes with Gary Oldman and Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and now Helen McCrory, who I'm a big fan of – it's fabulous.
CS: What was it like to pick up the final "Harry Potter" book when it came out and not know what was in there, especially for you?
Isaacs: I'm not quite strong enough to pick up a book of that weight. I had a couple of people to help me, and a winch. The secret can be out now. Before it came out I wasn't quite sure – there was a point where I wasn't sure I was going to do anymore because there wasn't much for me to do in number five and I wasn't in number six. I met Jo Rowling for the first time at a big awards dinner. I went over and basically fell to my knees and said "Get me out of prison, I beg you." She looked over her shoulder and looked back at me mouthing "You're out. Chapter One." And that was it, that's all I had to know, and I signed up immediately.
CS: Do you know when you start?
Isaacs: I think I start February next year, but I'm not sure. Dan's [Radcliffe] got to go to Broadway first and wow them with all of his… with all of him. [Laughs]
CS: You have seen the young actors in the films growing up, basically.
Isaacs: I have, yeah.
CS: Can you talk about how they have matured over the years? How have they stayed grounded through all of this?
Isaacs: In the beginning all of us grownups got to patronizing a little bit. Now they have gotten a thousand hours more screen time than any of the rest of us put together – and bank balances to match. They are not just very accomplished actors, they're very seasoned and mature individuals. They have learned to handle this very enormous stress and this kind of global fame. Frankly, I marvel at how well they have turned out as human beings. Like the mystery of "Harry Potter" and the magical alchemy that happens in the stories, the scripts and the books, something very magical has happened to those young people because by rights they should have turned into monsters, but they are still delightful to be around.
CS: Is it easier on them to be mostly in England? Do you think if they were here there would be more temptations?
Isaacs: They have each other, they have the film set they have been on, which is their family for the time. It's going to be very hard for them, and for all of us, when we finish. We are so into it, too. Sadly it has to end, unless she's going to write us all a sequel.
CS: What else are you working on these days?
Isaacs: I'm in "Entourage" actually, which is a thrill because I'm a total fan. It's taken me at least a whole day's work to stop thinking about them as their characters. I was playing golf with Turtle and Drama and I am as geeky a fanboy as anybody screaming across the road.
CS: Are you playing a character or yourself?
Isaacs: I play a truly monstrous character. Frankly, there is not point in competing with Ari frankly. The thing is all those characters are so deeply drawn, a little like "Harry Potter" you've got to hit the ground running. Similarly to "Harry Potter" also, you get to set and it's such a popular show here in Hollywood that they are so comfortable with what they are doing. They are so good at what they do that you feel like you have to come in with some pretty bold colors or you'll fall through the cracks.
CS: They are such a boys' club too. Were you in right away? Did they embrace you?
Isaacs: I just try and swear as much as I can. I spat a few times and I fit in seamlessly.
Transformers Sequel Drops the "2"
While it was previously "announced" as "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen," Superhero Hype! has learned that DreamWorks/Paramount has opted to make it Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen instead.
Filming is currently taking place at the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia for a June 26, 2009 release.
The Michael Bay-directed film stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Isabel Lucas and Rainn Wilson.
Filming is currently taking place at the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia for a June 26, 2009 release.
The Michael Bay-directed film stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Isabel Lucas and Rainn Wilson.
Camp Rock 2 In The Works
Disney Channel is wasting no time working on a sequel to the Jonas Brothers telefilm, "Camp Rock," after its big debut during the weekend.
The Hollywood Reporter says the network hopes to go into production on a sequel in late spring or summer 2009, pending a script that's in development as well as the cast members' schedules.
All of the principal cast -- including Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas as well as Demi Lovato -- are expected to return.
"Camp" debuted to 8.9 million total viewers Friday night. A second airing Saturday night on ABC pulled in 3.6 million viewers, while a third airing Sunday on ABC Family averaged a solid 3.7 million viewers, Totaling 17.20 Million veiwers this weekend.
The Hollywood Reporter says the network hopes to go into production on a sequel in late spring or summer 2009, pending a script that's in development as well as the cast members' schedules.
All of the principal cast -- including Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas as well as Demi Lovato -- are expected to return.
"Camp" debuted to 8.9 million total viewers Friday night. A second airing Saturday night on ABC pulled in 3.6 million viewers, while a third airing Sunday on ABC Family averaged a solid 3.7 million viewers, Totaling 17.20 Million veiwers this weekend.
Indiana Jones Up to $683 million Worldwide
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull lead the international box office this weekend, edging The Incredible Hulk and Sex and the City.
"Crystal Skull" added $25 million from 5,877 theaters in 62 markets, with over half of that coming via a $13.1 million Japanese launch. "Skull" has hit $392 million overseas -- more than $100 million ahead of its domestic total. Worldwide, the movie has reached $683 million.
The Incredible Hulk finished a close second by grabbing $23.4 million at 4,700 theaters from 50 territories in its second weekend. "Hulk" has raised its totals to $63.3 million overseas and $159.8 million worldwide.
Warner Bros.' Sex and the City remained an impressive international player with $21.4 million at 6,554 in 52 markets. The film has earned $170 million worldwide.
Kung Fu Panda earned $19 million at 2,860 theaters in 18 territories for a tasty $6,643 per-location average. The animated-comedy is up to $66.5 million internationally and $221.1 million worldwide.
M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening added $14.2 million at 5,500 theaters in 64 markets. The thriller has collected $57 million overseas and $107.3 million worldwide.
Domestic box office winner Get Smart opened respectably with $5.7 million at 1,082 in 13 smaller markets as Warners opted to hold off European launches amid competition from the Euro Cup soccer tournament.
"Crystal Skull" added $25 million from 5,877 theaters in 62 markets, with over half of that coming via a $13.1 million Japanese launch. "Skull" has hit $392 million overseas -- more than $100 million ahead of its domestic total. Worldwide, the movie has reached $683 million.
The Incredible Hulk finished a close second by grabbing $23.4 million at 4,700 theaters from 50 territories in its second weekend. "Hulk" has raised its totals to $63.3 million overseas and $159.8 million worldwide.
Warner Bros.' Sex and the City remained an impressive international player with $21.4 million at 6,554 in 52 markets. The film has earned $170 million worldwide.
Kung Fu Panda earned $19 million at 2,860 theaters in 18 territories for a tasty $6,643 per-location average. The animated-comedy is up to $66.5 million internationally and $221.1 million worldwide.
M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening added $14.2 million at 5,500 theaters in 64 markets. The thriller has collected $57 million overseas and $107.3 million worldwide.
Domestic box office winner Get Smart opened respectably with $5.7 million at 1,082 in 13 smaller markets as Warners opted to hold off European launches amid competition from the Euro Cup soccer tournament.
Paramount Hits $1B Domestically in Record Time
Coming off reaching the billion-dollar mark in international box office sales last weekend, Paramount Pictures Corporation has now also crossed the billion-dollar milestone on its domestic gross sales, making it the first studio to accomplish this feat this calendar year and besting last year's billion-dollar record by nearly three weeks.
This marks back-to-back years of firsts for Paramount Pictures and five consecutive weeks of holding the Number One spot in domestic market share. The studio also set a new first as of this weekend -- having the Top Three grossing films of 2008 at mid-year.
The half-year got off to a strong start with J.J. Abrams' thriller Cloverfield earning $80M. Paramount was further buoyed by the blockbuster successes of Marvel Entertainment's Iron Man ($305M), Lucasfilms' and Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ($291M) and DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda ($156M).
"It has been a wonderful year so far," said Paramount Chairman Brad Grey. "As we look towards the rest of 2008, and into 2009 -- when we will have 'Transformers II,' J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek,' 'G.I. Joe' and 'Nowhereland' starring Eddie Murphy, among others -- we are as excited about the future as we are by reaching this milestone."
Paramount's forthcoming openings this year include DreamWorks' Tropic Thunder starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black (August 15), Paramount Vantage's American Teen (July 25), DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (November 7), DreamWorks' The Soloist starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr. (November 21), Paramount's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett (December 19) and DreamWorks' Revolutionary Road starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio (December 26).
This marks back-to-back years of firsts for Paramount Pictures and five consecutive weeks of holding the Number One spot in domestic market share. The studio also set a new first as of this weekend -- having the Top Three grossing films of 2008 at mid-year.
The half-year got off to a strong start with J.J. Abrams' thriller Cloverfield earning $80M. Paramount was further buoyed by the blockbuster successes of Marvel Entertainment's Iron Man ($305M), Lucasfilms' and Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ($291M) and DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda ($156M).
"It has been a wonderful year so far," said Paramount Chairman Brad Grey. "As we look towards the rest of 2008, and into 2009 -- when we will have 'Transformers II,' J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek,' 'G.I. Joe' and 'Nowhereland' starring Eddie Murphy, among others -- we are as excited about the future as we are by reaching this milestone."
Paramount's forthcoming openings this year include DreamWorks' Tropic Thunder starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black (August 15), Paramount Vantage's American Teen (July 25), DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (November 7), DreamWorks' The Soloist starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr. (November 21), Paramount's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett (December 19) and DreamWorks' Revolutionary Road starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio (December 26).
Revenge is Coming... 2009!
Director Michael Bay told New Jersey's The Times:
The university angle to the plot "is all about Sam growing up and going to college ... a teenager growing into a man," Bay said.
Bay, who said the Princeton campus reminds him of his alma mater, Wesleyan University, said he decided to put Princeton in the movie (though it won't be called Princeton) because the campus is so beautiful. "I just love the look of the university," he said.
Meanwhile, Josh Duhamel gave Empire Online a cryptic clue:"I guess who he’s working with is probably the biggest change," said Duhamel, before adding once more, presumably for emphasis. "Who he's working with.
"Are the rumors about "The Fallen" in the movie's subtitle true? Will the Autobots and Decepticons have to team-up to beat the powerful Fallen, one of the 13 original Transformers?
Also in an earlier interview, Bay said that the Transformers sequal won't me a "lame movie". He said that many sequels tend to elaborate so there will be a third movie, but Transformers is not the case. It will be a stand alone movie. If all goes well there is a possiblity for a third movie.
The university angle to the plot "is all about Sam growing up and going to college ... a teenager growing into a man," Bay said.
Bay, who said the Princeton campus reminds him of his alma mater, Wesleyan University, said he decided to put Princeton in the movie (though it won't be called Princeton) because the campus is so beautiful. "I just love the look of the university," he said.
Meanwhile, Josh Duhamel gave Empire Online a cryptic clue:"I guess who he’s working with is probably the biggest change," said Duhamel, before adding once more, presumably for emphasis. "Who he's working with.
"Are the rumors about "The Fallen" in the movie's subtitle true? Will the Autobots and Decepticons have to team-up to beat the powerful Fallen, one of the 13 original Transformers?
Also in an earlier interview, Bay said that the Transformers sequal won't me a "lame movie". He said that many sequels tend to elaborate so there will be a third movie, but Transformers is not the case. It will be a stand alone movie. If all goes well there is a possiblity for a third movie.
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