Men in Black 3 in Development?
When you’ve got a blockbuster franchise on your hands, you don’t usually stop after only two installments. At the very least, you find a way to make a part 3 happen and see the trilogy through — no matter the cost! With that in mind, a lot of people have been wondering over the past few years whatever happened to the Men in Black franchise, which seemingly stopped dead in its tracks after the second movie. Sure, Men in Black II didn’t get great reviews, but it still made $440 million worldwide. There were rumours back in 2005 that it was likely to happen soon, but here we are in 2008 and we’re still no closer to a Men in Black 3. What’s the deal?
Well, according to a recent article in celebrity rag Parade Magazine, all the major players are still interested in doing it. A source close to producer Walter Parkes says: “The challenge is getting the script right and finding a time when our busy stars are available, but everyone, including Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, wants to do another.” Well, it’s not much to go on, but at least we know the project is not dead in the water. I mean, it boggles the mind that someone would have another potential Will Smith blockbuster on their hands and not be actively pursuing it. I actually liked MIB II a lot, so I’d be all for another go at this franchise. So… MIB III? Yay or nay?
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I would be really interested in MIB3 only if Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith were back in action. I would still enjoy watching a film without the duo but the two of them together would make it more pleasuring to my eyes.
Posted by Itchy-finger on September 30th, 2008I’d say yay. People seem to hate on MIB2 but really I think it isn’t bad (just not as good as the first one).
“only if Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith were back in action.”
I really don’t think Hollywood is stupid enough to go with anyone else. That’s the Woll Smoth guarantee.
Posted by Ryan M. on September 30th, 2008They should just replace Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones with Tyrese Gibson and Tom Skerritt. No one will notice, trust me.
Posted by Joel on September 30th, 2008If they can put Patrick Warburton in it, I’m in.
Posted by Mike on September 30th, 2008Trust me, they are stupid enough. No doubt about that.
Posted by Itchy-finger on September 30th, 2008Men in Black III is fine by me. It’s not like they’re going to ruin the franchise by selling out because it’s a summer blockbuster to begin with. I only wonder why they’ve waited so long.
In case you haven’t see it in awhile, here’s the Men in Black II trailer.
Posted by AdamM on September 30th, 2008I thoughr=t MIB2 was crap, but it is a cool franchise and I think it is possible to make another good one.
Posted by TheMovieVampire on September 30th, 2008I agree with the above comment. MIB II was a great trailer and a crappy movie, but there’s so much you could do with this franchise that a third go isn’t going to hurt anyones feelings. Give it a shot.
Posted by Goon on September 30th, 2008That’s a big fuckin’ NAY. At least not if it’s going to be made the way that MIB II was. MIB II was one of the worst films that I have seen in my entire life. The original was a surprise. Not too many people expected it to be as funny, smart, cool, or exiting as it was. Whereas everybody expected MIB II to be those things and it disappointed disastrously. I don’t even remember what Lara Flynn Boyle’s character’s motivations and intentions are. I just know it had some of the shittiest acting ever (e.g. Johnny Knoxville) and the worst special effects this side of the year 2000 (e.g Johnny Knoxville’s second head.) On top of that, Tommy Lee Jones didn’t even look like he wanted to be in MIB II, from what I can tell from his performance. IDK, maybe it’s just me. Maybe I was having a bad day when I saw it, but I really hate that movie. Oh yea, I just remembered that there was an alien dude with balls (testicles) on his face. Classy.
Posted by Matt on October 1st, 2008Oh ya, it would also need a cheesy will smith rap theme song.
Warburton + WS Rap song = worth my ticket price.
In all seriousness I’ll see this no matter what, it’s like going to a High school reunion.
Posted by Mike on October 1st, 2008MIB was great….MIB 2 sucked!
Posted by Baychuk on October 3rd, 2008I liked 1 and 2 and would love to see a 3rd, but knowing hollywood it may be years away sigh :~(
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