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‘Cloverfield’ Is Finally Getting A Direct Sequel

Back in 2008, there were discussions of a possible new direct sequel to Matt Reeve‘s highly acclaimed monster movie Cloverfield, which spawned 10 Cloverfield Land and The Cloverfield Paradox which both went in new directions. A proper sequel to Cloverfield never materialized, until now. Paramount and Bad Robot have now hired Joe Baron, the showrunner for HBO’s “The Batman”, to pen the script for the direct sequel which will be see J.J Abrams return as a producer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the true sequel has now entered development. One thing will be different from the original though, it will not be found-footage. While details are still slim we also know that the original movie’s director Matt Reeves will not be involved. In the original 2008 movie, a group of friends venture into the streets of New York after a party on a rescue mission as the city is attacked by a giant monster. Here’s a look back at the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 30, 2021
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Matt Reeves Producing ‘Switchboard’ Along With Paranormal Activity Producer

Head of the 2022 release of Matt Reeves‘ The Batman, news has come (via THR) that Reeves has come on board to produce the upcoming horror film Switchboard from Devon Graye. Graye’s film is” set in the late 1940s and centers on a young female switchboard operator who finds herself communicating with, and possibly targeted by, an active serial killer. As their conversation intensifies, she begins to question her safety, her sanity, and, ultimately, her very reality.” Reeves will produce alongside Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity) and Armaan Zorace whose film Wraith is currently in pre-production. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2020
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Plot Details For FOX’s Vampire Series THE PASSAGE Revealed

Back in January Fox ordered the pilot for the the vampire series The Passage. Now, Deadline is reporting that FOX has ordered a second script which is a good sign for the show and will help the series get off to a great start if FOX greenlights the series. The Passage, an adaption of Justin Cronin’s book trilogy, will begin production this summer and is one of two pilots FOX has picked up. The other series is The Beast. Marcos Siega will be in the director’s chair for the pilot which is being eyed for a midseason launch. Executive producer Liz Heldens revealed some of the series plot to Deadline. “The Passage” begins as a character-driven government conspiracy thriller that morphs into a post-apocalyptic saga with vampires. The series spans more than a century and focuses on a young girl named Amy who must save the human race.” Heldens said. Heldens executive produces alongside Matt Reeves, and Adam Kassan for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2017
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Brad Parker Has Signed On To Direct Best Rest For MGM

Brad Parker has signed on to direct the ghostly tale Best Rest, based on the script penned by newcomer Lori Evans Taylor, THR reports. The Film centers on a “pregnant woman who, due to the nature of her pregnancy, is put on bed rest. Strange things begin happening in her home, which makes her wonder if her house is haunted.” Bad Robot, Matt Reeves, Chris Sparling, Karen Rosenfelt and Ken Blancato will be producing. Parker has worked on a series of great films including directing 2012’s Chernobyl Diaries, and working in the visual effects department on Let Me In, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Fight Club, Lake Placid and others.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 6, 2016
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Tune Into The Walking Dead This Sunday For A Special Announcement

Director Matt Reeves, who directed 2014’s ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’, has revealed the title of his upcoming film ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’, via Twitter. He also told fans to tune into ‘The Walking Dead’ this Sunday for a special message. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Judy Greer, Sara Canning, Chad Rook, Terry Notary, Aleks Paunovic, Amiah Miller and Andy Serkis, who will be returning to his role as Caesar. Rick Jaffa, Dylan Clark and Amada Silver will be serving as producers for the film. ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ will soon begin filming in Vancouver and is set to be released on July 14th, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2015

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‘Cloverfield’ Is Finally Getting A Direct Sequel

Back in 2008, there were discussions of a possible new direct sequel to Matt Reeve‘s highly acclaimed monster movie Cloverfield, which spawned 10 Cloverfield Land and The Cloverfield Paradox which both went in new directions. A proper sequel to Cloverfield never materialized, until now. Paramount and Bad Robot have now hired Joe Baron, the showrunner for HBO’s “The Batman”, to pen the script for the direct sequel which will be see J.J Abrams return as a producer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the true sequel has now entered development. One thing will be different from the original though, it will not be found-footage. While details are still slim we also know that the original movie’s director Matt Reeves will not be involved. In the original 2008 movie, a group of friends venture into the streets of New York after a party on a rescue mission as the city is attacked by a giant monster. Here’s a look back at the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 30, 2021
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Matt Reeves Producing ‘Switchboard’ Along With Paranormal Activity Producer

Head of the 2022 release of Matt Reeves‘ The Batman, news has come (via THR) that Reeves has come on board to produce the upcoming horror film Switchboard from Devon Graye. Graye’s film is” set in the late 1940s and centers on a young female switchboard operator who finds herself communicating with, and possibly targeted by, an active serial killer. As their conversation intensifies, she begins to question her safety, her sanity, and, ultimately, her very reality.” Reeves will produce alongside Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity) and Armaan Zorace whose film Wraith is currently in pre-production. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 6, 2020
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Plot Details For FOX’s Vampire Series THE PASSAGE Revealed

Back in January Fox ordered the pilot for the the vampire series The Passage. Now, Deadline is reporting that FOX has ordered a second script which is a good sign for the show and will help the series get off to a great start if FOX greenlights the series. The Passage, an adaption of Justin Cronin’s book trilogy, will begin production this summer and is one of two pilots FOX has picked up. The other series is The Beast. Marcos Siega will be in the director’s chair for the pilot which is being eyed for a midseason launch. Executive producer Liz Heldens revealed some of the series plot to Deadline. “The Passage” begins as a character-driven government conspiracy thriller that morphs into a post-apocalyptic saga with vampires. The series spans more than a century and focuses on a young girl named Amy who must save the human race.” Heldens said. Heldens executive produces alongside Matt Reeves, and Adam Kassan for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2017
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Brad Parker Has Signed On To Direct Best Rest For MGM

Brad Parker has signed on to direct the ghostly tale Best Rest, based on the script penned by newcomer Lori Evans Taylor, THR reports. The Film centers on a “pregnant woman who, due to the nature of her pregnancy, is put on bed rest. Strange things begin happening in her home, which makes her wonder if her house is haunted.” Bad Robot, Matt Reeves, Chris Sparling, Karen Rosenfelt and Ken Blancato will be producing. Parker has worked on a series of great films including directing 2012’s Chernobyl Diaries, and working in the visual effects department on Let Me In, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Fight Club, Lake Placid and others.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 6, 2016
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Tune Into The Walking Dead This Sunday For A Special Announcement

Director Matt Reeves, who directed 2014’s ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’, has revealed the title of his upcoming film ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’, via Twitter. He also told fans to tune into ‘The Walking Dead’ this Sunday for a special message. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Judy Greer, Sara Canning, Chad Rook, Terry Notary, Aleks Paunovic, Amiah Miller and Andy Serkis, who will be returning to his role as Caesar. Rick Jaffa, Dylan Clark and Amada Silver will be serving as producers for the film. ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ will soon begin filming in Vancouver and is set to be released on July 14th, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2015