Fifth Terminator coming in 2011

Posted on December 16, 2008
Filed Under Actors, Directors, News, Sequel

Sequel-o-rama ladies and gentlemen. That’s what we got here. And not just any ordinary sequel. No, no, no… I’m talking “The Terminator“. Part 5. A.k.a “T5″. With the upcoming fourth picture (“Terminator Salvation“), directed by McG (Joseph McGinty Nichol) (I’m gonna write a whole piece on his name some day…), the news about a fifth Terminator is almost overwhelming. Almost.

Variety reports that McG is apparently helming this project too. No decision has been made as to where to film the next “Terminator,” although the Middle East was mentioned as a locale. News about a fifth sequel comes as no chock since a trilogy has been promised and we already know that the brilliant actor Christian Bale has signed on in the role of John Connor for all three films.

Apparantly the plan was to wait until the release of “Terminator Salvation” next summer before deciding on whether to proceed with the next chapter, but the positive studio, fan and media reaction to footage from the current pic has encouraged the franchise owners to move forward ahead of schedule.

“We feel the time is now to start shaping the next part of this,” producer Victor Kubicek said.

Warner Bros. is handling the domestic release of “Terminator Salvation” with Sony handling the majority of the rest of the world, with the exception of the Middle East where the film is being handled by Dubai-based Gulf Film.

I get that kind of “Lord of the Rings” buzz around this project. Not the hype and expectations but the long, long talks, the endless rumors and speculations. I understand that “The Terminator” is big, but honestly, people should realize that Arnold Schwarzenegger ain’t coming back. I’m sure Bale will rock but this is something new. I’m guessing some of the fans will be disappointed.

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