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Post by Üncle Snake on Jul 16, 2007 11:12:49 GMT -5
Second "X-Files" pic moving toward production
Sunday July 15 10:34 PM ET
The "X-Files" film sequel is heating up.
Co-star David Duchovny indicated Saturday during the Television Critics Association press tour that the film, which has been the subject of speculation for the past few years, is one step closer to becoming a reality.
"I'm supposed to see a script next week," Duchovny said at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, adding that creator Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz wrote the screenplay and that Carter is set to direct.
Duchovny also reiterated past remarks that he and "X-Files" co-star Gillian Anderson "are on board" the follow-up to the 1998 film and the series that ran on Fox from 1993 to 2002.
The film reportedly was delayed in part because of a now-settled lawsuit filed by Carter in late 2005 against 20th Century Fox Television alleging breach of contract, contractual interference and other claims over payments allegedly owed to him from the series.
Duchovny was at TCA promoting his upcoming Showtime comedy series "Californication," which debuts August 13.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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Post by muthagoose on Jul 17, 2007 9:43:39 GMT -5
So is there any would if this is a continuation from the last film or something totally new?
All I really remember is something about a spaceship and a lot of "Muuuuuuullllderrrrrr!!!" and "Scccccuuuulllly!!!". Hell, I think I saw it on VHS it has been so long.
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Post by Üncle Snake on Jul 17, 2007 16:27:51 GMT -5
Everything I've read indicates it will be stand-alone story. The whole alien/conspiracy storyline got completely convoluted and almost nonsensical during the last couple seasons of the series, so a continuation of that would be tough to do.
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Post by muthagoose on Jul 17, 2007 16:34:32 GMT -5
Hopefully there will be a Sasquatch.
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Post by muthagoose on Sept 26, 2007 12:50:01 GMT -5
For our beloved Snake...
During a recent interview with David Duchovny for the recent DVD release of The TV Set, we asked him to tell us what he could about The X-Files 2.
Looking at at your work on The X-Files, it ran for a very long time, are there still things that you would like to see Mulder do? Is that maybe why you're interested in doing another X-Files movie?
David Duchovny: Well, I had always kind of wanted to segue the television show into a movie franchise. I never really wanted the show to die or to quit it. I got tired of the grind of making a network television show but I never tired of the character or the possibilities of the show. I would love it if we were able to expand it into a movie franchise because I love playing the character and I love the show.
Can you talk at all about The X-Files 2? Maybe where that's at or what people might expect from that?
David Duchovny: It's at... the script is written and as far as I know we're all trying to shoot in December at some point. We would all love it if we could keep it a secret and just give everybody a fresh experience of not knowing what the movie's about. I know if I was a fan of the show I would kind of be excited to be surprised.
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Post by muthagoose on Dec 6, 2007 13:50:38 GMT -5
New X-Files news...
The new "X-Files" movie will be packing more heat. Rapper Xzibit, Amanda Peet and Billy Connolly have signed on for director Chris Carter's next big-screen adaptation of the hit series for Fox, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Sources said Xzibit and Peet will play fellow FBI agents to David Duchovny's Mulder and Gillian Anderson's Scully in the supernatural thriller with a stand-alone story, not a sequel or continuation of the hit 1998 feature adaptation. Citing a policy of secrecy surrounding the plot line, Fox would not confirm any details regarding the three actors' roles.
Carter and Frank Spotnitz wrote the screenplay, and production is expected to begin this month in Vancouver. The film is set to hit theaters in July.
Xzibit recently was cast opposite Bruce Willis and Woody Harrelson in Oliver Stone's "Pinkville," but his schedule was freed up when that film was put on hold because of the writers strike. The recording artist, who has finished shooting "American Inquisition," is known for his role in "8 Mile" and as host and producer of MTV's "Pimp My Ride."
Peet also has signed to star opposite Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke in Brian Goodman's drama "Real Men Cry" for Yari Film Group. The "Whole Nine Yards" star can now be seen in another alien-related film, the New Line drama "Martian Child."
Scottish comedian Connolly, who received a SAG nomination for his role in 1997's "Mrs. Brown," has appeared in "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" and "The Last Samurai."
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Post by muthagoose on Apr 16, 2008 13:51:50 GMT -5
"X-Files" Sequel Gets A Name
"The X-Files: I Want to Believe". That's the official title of the upcoming second feature film based on the highly successful TV series reports the Associated Press.
Show creator and film director Chris Carter confirmed the title and that 20th Century Fox signed off on the title earlier today.
"It's a story that involves the difficulties in mediating faith and science. `I Want to Believe.' It really does suggest Mulder's struggle with his faith" says Carter.
It took so long to go public with it because studio executives wanted to make sure it was a marketable title.
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