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[S K Y F A L L]

If the sequels get made I'll be interested to see who they cast for the role of

Spoiler

Salander's half brother

[Germanlady]

VERY pleased for it to happen

Updates on '21 Jump Street,' 'MiB,' 'Dragon Tattoo' Sequels & More

[....]Finally, fans of Stieg Larsson's novels that started with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and hit the big screen courtesy of The Social Network director David Fincher, might be pleased to hear that Columbia has decided to move forward with the sequel, The Girl Who Played with Fire. Belgrad apparently said they're "pushing ahead" with the sequel, but it's not clear if Fincher is returning to direct. Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig are already slated to return, and a script from Steve Zailian is already complete (along with a screenplay for the third installment, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest). The film wasn't a runaway hit at the box office, but apparently it found a big enough audience to warrant the sequel. Stay tuned for more on these sequels and other projects as updates become available.

http://www.firstshow...o-sequels-more/

[marktmurphy]

Good; I'd like to see another. You'd imagine they can't be the most expensive movies to make...?

[Dustin]

Good; I'd like to see another. You'd imagine they can't be the most expensive movies to make...?

They should not...

[S K Y F A L L]

That is great news. I never thought they would abandon the franchise, TGWTDT was just to good. THANKS FOR POSTING GERMANLADY!

[tdalton]

I'm surprised that they actually decided to go ahead with the sequel, even though I remember reading at the time of its release that they were going to push ahead even though the box office wasn't what they were expecting.

I liked The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but to be honest, I don't find myself having any kind of overwhelming desire to revisit that world or the characters again. I would be interested, though, if they could entice Fincher to return for another go or, short of that, they put the screenwriter, Steve Zaillian, in the director's chair.

[byline]

I'm glad that they've decided to go ahead with the second and third films. I found the second and third installments in the Swedish original, while good, to be not quite up to my expectations (maybe because of budget constraints). It would be good to see those stories get the justice they deserve.

[bill007]

I eagerly await the MGM versions of the 2nd and 3rd sequels. I want to see how Lisbeth handles Mikael's reunion with Erika. I want to see how Lisbeth continues to handle her ward, Nils. I want to see Lisbeth grow. I am keenly interested.

I have not read the novels, nor watched the Euro-films.

[S K Y F A L L]

The second and third films should be great I can't wait for more details to start coming out like who will be directing it and if they will be shot back to back unless that has been decided already and I've missed it.

I wonder if we'll HEAR Craig read the title of the book in the film,

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the book titled FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE if I remember correctly with a sub-description

[thecasinoroyale]

So glad they're going along with the sequels - they will be a fantastic trilogy and do very well if they follow suit from the first film and the tight plot of the books.

I'm 25% into the final 'Hornets Nest' book and am dying to see them play out on screen so may watch the Sewdish trilogy after to whet my appetite. Just pleased we'll get the full American versions in trilogy format too one day.

[Double-0-Seven]

I just had a quick look at Wikipedia (yes, I know) for the numbers and it seems the budget for the first film was $90 million and it made just under $233 million at the box office. Over two and a half times its budget. I'd say that's a pretty respectable showing even if it wasn't the blowout they were expecting. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and look forward to the sequels.

[Dustin]

I just had a quick look at Wikipedia (yes, I know) for the numbers and it seems the budget for the first film was $90 million and it made just under $233 million at the box office. Over two and a half times its budget. I'd say that's a pretty respectable showing even if it wasn't the blowout they were expecting. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and look forward to the sequels.

Apparently the devil hides in the detail. Probably these figures do not include promotional costs which would come in approximately at a third to a half of the original budget, varying with target audience. That cuts down the relative profits significantly. Consider then you have a major production with a current successful Bond actor, a high profile director, a solid cast and crew and an intriguing plot based on a current bestseller thriller, to be released in time for the holiday season. Expectations certainly must have been higher, considerably so.

Edited by Dustin, 23 July 2012 - 06:18 PM.

[Germanlady]

I agree- they were hoping for 300 mill and most likely more awards. What went wrong then? I can't imagine the film could have been any better. Why no Best director and Best film nod? Or even a best supporting for Daniel? All deserved nods IMO. I think, they counted on more awards to enhace the success of the film. That's why they brought it in before end of the year.

Big mistake IMO- X-mas is just not the time to watch rape and whatnot.

[S K Y F A L L]

I can't wait for more news, surely they'll announce a director soon wont they?

I can't help but think it will be shot back-to-back because of the way the second book ends.

[Skudor]

I haven't read the books, but saw the English language, Daniel Craig starring version before the Swedish one - and I was actually surprised to find that the Craig one is by far better. Very much looking forward to the sequels.

[S K Y F A L L]

I was just reading that the sequel is going to be pushed back to probably 2014, hope that doesn't conflict with Bond 24.

[marktmurphy]

I just had a quick look at Wikipedia (yes, I know) for the numbers and it seems the budget for the first film was $90 million and it made just under $233 million at the box office. Over two and a half times its budget. I'd say that's a pretty respectable showing even if it wasn't the blowout they were expecting. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and look forward to the sequels.

Especially for an R rated film.

I haven't read the books, but saw the English language, Daniel Craig starring version before the Swedish one - and I was actually surprised to find that the Craig one is by far better.

Me too. Well, I wasn't too surprised as Fincher is a much more lauded director, but I definitely think it's the stronger of the two.

[tdalton]

I just had a quick look at Wikipedia (yes, I know) for the numbers and it seems the budget for the first film was $90 million and it made just under $233 million at the box office. Over two and a half times its budget. I'd say that's a pretty respectable showing even if it wasn't the blowout they were expecting. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and look forward to the sequels.

Especially for an R rated film.

And especiall for a film that marketed itself as the "feel bad movie of Christmas". Once I saw that in the trailer, I knew that it wasn't going to quite make it to the somewhat lofty expectations that people seemed to have for the film.

[Dustin]

I just had a quick look at Wikipedia (yes, I know) for the numbers and it seems the budget for the first film was $90 million and it made just under $233 million at the box office. Over two and a half times its budget. I'd say that's a pretty respectable showing even if it wasn't the blowout they were expecting. I thoroughly enjoyed the film and look forward to the sequels.

Especially for an R rated film.

And especiall for a film that marketed itself as the "feel bad movie of Christmas". Once I saw that in the trailer, I knew that it wasn't going to quite make it to the somewhat lofty expectations that people seemed to have for the film.

Indeed, quite an odd phrase for a marketing campaign. Of course the choice to go for a Holiday slot with this already wasn't a perfect one in the first place.

Edited by Dustin, 27 August 2012 - 07:13 PM.

[JimmyBond]

I liked that tagline, actually. Of course this is coming from someone who read the book before seeing the film. I can't imagine what someone who had no knowledge of the books would make of that tagline.

[tdalton]

I liked that tagline, actually. Of course this is coming from someone who read the book before seeing the film. I can't imagine what someone who had no knowledge of the books would make of that tagline.

I hadn't read the novels (nor seen the Swedish films, for that matter) and I loved the tagline as well. It was actually what got me interested in seeing the movie to some degree, as it's not that often you see a movie come right out and make that kind of declaration about itself. I just think that perhaps it might have had the opposite effect with some people and could have been a slight factor in why the film didn't perform as well as it was expected to. I don't think that it had a particularly big effect, but I would imagine that still had an effect nonetheless.

[seawolfnyy]

I didn't read the novel or see the Swedish films, but (and I may be in the minority here) I really just couldn't get into TGWTDT. I thought it was overly long and very slow moving. Rooney Mara and Daniel were both great and Stellan Skarsgaard made a great villain, but I just thought it was okay. I think with the sequels I may treat them the same way I treated the Lord of the Rings, one and done for viewings. Just my opinion, not meant to crap on anyone elses.

[marktmurphy]

I liked that tagline, actually. Of course this is coming from someone who read the book before seeing the film. I can't imagine what someone who had no knowledge of the books would make of that tagline.

I hadn't read them, but it's clear from the trailer that it's a fairly dark, adult movie- the tagline just confirms that.
I'm not sure why anyone would be put off by the tagline alone. If they were then they wouldn't be intelligent enough to watch the movie.

[S K Y F A L L]

"What is hidden in the snow, comes forth in the thaw."
Had to look up the tagline to join the conversation but I don't think it is has anything to do with the books, just a tagline isn't it?
What was wrong with the marketing? Was it just the Christmas release? I thought the trailers looked great and it got me to read the books and watch the Swedish version. I'm excited that it appears they are still doing the sequels and I'm hoping they do them back-to-back.

[thecasinoroyale]

I'm a little gutted about the pushing back of the sequels BUT if they get them right in the same line as 'TGWTDD' then I'll be happy to wait as long as Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara are back as they were super.

Just 3/4s through the novel of 'TGWKTHN' and it's great, but am very tempted to watch all 3 Sweedish films to see it play out on screen as I don't think I'll be able to wait another 2 years for the final US two to come out for a trilogy piece!

[SecretAgentFan]

I was not impressed with Fincher´s film when I saw it in the theatre in February.

Strangely, that has changed on my second viewing on blu-ray.

Maybe it was due to the hype. The books had dominated the public discussion for years, the swedish movie adaptations were still in my mind - it all was just overfamiliar to me.

I imagine that this happened to a huge part of the projected audience as well. Been there, done that.

But with a little distance I can appreciate what Fincher did much better. And IMO there is no doubt that every actor in Fincher´s version is so much better. This is high quality film making.

Now I even hope that Fincher will return to finish the trilogy.

[Iceskater101]

I didn't read the novel or see the Swedish films, but (and I may be in the minority here) I really just couldn't get into TGWTDT. I thought it was overly long and very slow moving. Rooney Mara and Daniel were both great and Stellan Skarsgaard made a great villain, but I just thought it was okay. I think with the sequels I may treat them the same way I treated the Lord of the Rings, one and done for viewings. Just my opinion, not meant to crap on anyone elses.

Yeah, I think it is better for people who read the books. I think it would be long and boring and confusing if you haven't read the books.
Personally, I enjoyed the first film and I pre-ordered tickets to go see this. Rooney Mara was fantastic.

[Vauxhall]

Hmm, looks like Daniel Craig as Mikael Blomkvist may be no more if this interview is anything to go by. http://www.denofgeek...ond-movies-more

[S K Y F A L L]

Hmm, looks like Daniel Craig as Mikael Blomkvist may be no more if this interview is anything to go by. http://www.denofgeek...ond-movies-more

Disappointing news, seems like they are just pushing it back until its out of our minds before canceling it.

[Iceskater101]

That's disappointing, I think the reason for that though was the first movie didn't make as much profit as they would have liked. I mean I guess that makes sense considering there was already a swedish version, but I loved this book and this was a good film adaptation of this book.