Pacific Rim 2 Halted Indefinitely

TokuChris · 09-16-2015, 01:45 PM

This is a long read but a very interesting look at Hollywood and the squabbles that kill movies.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...iversal-823715

In short - Legendary has investments in China and Pacific Rim did well there, so they want a sequel. Universal was unhappy with the domestic performance (101 million) and is very reluctant to move forward, causing the movie to be halted indefinitely, if not scrapped altogether.

Galvantula · 09-16-2015, 01:53 PM

That sucks man.

Still it's not surprising in the least. Hollywood wants money and while Pacific Rim did do well I guess they just don't want to fund a sequel.

Kiwami · 09-16-2015, 01:58 PM

No big loss IMO. Pacific Rim was decent at best.

Paladin · 09-16-2015, 02:04 PM

No mention of the supposed animated series based on the film either. Gonna guess that's faded into oblivion as well.

Ravenxl7 · 09-16-2015, 02:29 PM

I'm actually ok with this. As much as I enjoyed Pacific Rim, I can't imagine a sequel to it actually turning out good. With how the story went, I see any sequel being really forced and heavy handed to try and continue that story.

spikebuster · 09-16-2015, 02:54 PM

Yes yes yes!

PkmnMstr · 09-16-2015, 03:13 PM

Aww man! I read before that production had hit a bump, but I was hoping for an eventual release. I don't care how long I have to wait. It would be super great though if they would have Goji and Kong fight Jaegers in a future mashup. And be all Toku movie-like and have the two Kings fighting WITH Jaegers against some super Kaiju.

Electric Turahk · 09-16-2015, 03:15 PM

Well I'm pretty bummed.

Switchblade · 09-16-2015, 03:35 PM

Well, balls.

GoseiWonder · 09-16-2015, 04:54 PM

Aww, I wanted another Giant Robot Punch Up.

09-16-2015, 01:45 PM	#1
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Galvantula Neon Blade Outlaw Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Californa Posts: 2,725	That sucks man. Still it's not surprising in the least. Hollywood wants money and while Pacific Rim did do well I guess they just don't want to fund a sequel. __________________ 3DS F.Code: 2363 6720 7569 Quote: Originally Posted by Mmicb0b inb4 his final form is just MetalCluster Hopper wearing all the belts

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09-16-2015, 02:29 PM	#5
Ravenxl7 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 606	I'm actually ok with this. As much as I enjoyed Pacific Rim, I can't imagine a sequel to it actually turning out good. With how the story went, I see any sequel being really forced and heavy handed to try and continue that story. __________________

09-16-2015, 03:13 PM	#7
PkmnMstr さあ, 海賊の時間だ!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 3,039	Aww man! I read before that production had hit a bump, but I was hoping for an eventual release. I don't care how long I have to wait. It would be super great though if they would have Goji and Kong fight Jaegers in a future mashup. And be all Toku movie-like and have the two Kings fighting WITH Jaegers against some super Kaiju. __________________ 3DS Friend Code: 4339-2473-8669