Very intriguing story over on deadline.com on the ever complex scenario surrounding the Terminator franchise. Amongst the various legal shenanigans, and the plan to get Justin Lin to direct the movie the report does have one especially interesting bit of info:
While Cameron washed his hands of the Terminator franchise years ago, his close friend Schwarzenegger has dragged him into a brainstorming meeting or two, even though he is not officially involved.
Lin has admitted meeting with Cameron and Arnie:
Even the slightest hint that old Jimbo is involved in the new Terminator films is enough to get our hopes up for a return to form.
Well, first post for a long time……what’s been happening in the Terminator universe? The big topic to emerge recently is whether The (Ex) Governator will be returning to the Terminator franchise. Apparently, Terminator 5 is one of 15 options the big man has on his plate for his next move (including True Lies 2 and a TV show). If i were him, id think very carefully about whats on offer…….does he really want to be a 63 year old Cyborg? What does everyone think Arnies role could be in a new Terminator movie?
Arnold Schwarzenegger (pic by Steve Jurvetson on Flickr)
Well, Terminator Salvation has barely finished spinning in the Movie Theatres and the rumours about its sequel, which we will imaginativley refer to as Terminator 5 (T5), have began to come in thick and fast. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the speculation at the moment……..
Robert Patrick might be in this one (McGs own words – “I also think he’s going to meet a scientist that’s going to look a lot like present-day Robert Patrick, talking about stem-cell research and how we can all live as idealized, younger versions of ourselves.”)
London is a possible location (from Bleeding Cool which means it might have some cred)
What does everyone think? Should McG be given a second shot at the Terminator franchise?, or should the studio go with someone with vitality and imagination? (cough….Neill…..cough…..Blomkamp……cough)……Comments welcome as always!
