Independence Day sequels may be called ID Forever - Part 1 and ID Forever - Part 2
"However, this is still a long way, and finally, there also is a tough battle between the studio and the actors. But you have a right idea, which was quite unique, and it is therefore worth it to keep trying. The two sequels are not used individually, therefore, but a package."
In a separate interview, Dean Devlin revealed he recently rewatched the original Independence Day, and said he is focusing on the overwhelming amount of love that went into making the first movie.
"Roland and I sat down and watched the original. It's a different experience on television! The thing that really hit me about the movie is how much love there is in it: between the characters; that the filmmakers had making it; that the cast had for each other. As we're approaching a sequel we're focusing on that aspect of it. Because I think that was really the key as to why it worked for everyone. It was lovable."
While it may be quite some time before these sequels hit theaters, the original Independence Day will be re-released in 3D July 3, 2013.
ID Forever - Part 1 is in development and stars Will Smith. The film is directed by Roland Emmerich.
ID Forever - Part 2 is in development and stars Will Smith. The film is directed by Roland Emmerich.
Independence Day comes to theaters July 3rd, 2013 and stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia, Randy Quaid, Margaret Colin. The film is directed by Roland Emmerich.
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skywise
Terrible names but I would be very pleased if this actually panned out.
@slysnide I had no idea he was asking for that much. That is rediculous. Times have changed in hollywood and those days of the massive paychecks seem to be slowing down. I would be surprised if he got it but then again, it wouldnt be quite the same without Smith in it.
8 months agoby @skywiseFlag
The_Crow2k
I dont care about the name..i just want to see these films happening.
It was one of my best exeperiences in cinemas as a child, and i would be happy to see what's gonna happen next in the sequels.
As long as they are doing a good job, of course.
8 months agoby @the-crow2kFlag
THE JOKER
@aoshi But it made sense for that film. There was just way too much detail to fit into one film. I don't blame that film. I blame everyone for not having enough gumption to have their own creativity
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
slysnide
The only battle between the studio and the actors that I recall was Will Smith's ludicrous asking price of $50mil to return.
8 months agoby @slysnideFlag
Bane5000
If they got with the plot that Will Smith's character is the President now is just Smiths excuse to wanna play Obama since he never got to do the biopic of him he wanted to do a few years ago.
And I swear none of his kids better appear in these sequels
8 months agoby @bane5000Flag
aoshi
@Connect200 blame Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now everyone wants to extend the cash flow by dividing the last sequel into two movies.
8 months agoby @aoshiFlag
aoshi
@Smitty-werbenjagermanjensen ID4 was pretty impressive in the theater. It was a movie made for the big screen.
The idea for sequels is horrible, though. HORRIBLE. Why can't these people move forward? I would rather have even a Stargate sequel (which would make sense) than an ID4 sequel.
8 months agoby @aoshiFlag
ROFLitschristian
*sigh...
8 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
Connect200
What is with the Part 1 and Part 2. Just call one sequel "Forever", and the next something else. Naming it part 1,2,3 etc is starting to become a lazy title sequence.
8 months agoby @Connect200Flag
THE JOKER
@rudy It's a shame too... because he was headed down the path of being an Oscar winning machine...
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Rudy
It's like Will Smith doesn't care anymore. All he's doing is making crappy movies.
8 months agoby @rudyFlag
Sean
I agree with Dan. I'm starting to think that maybe Independence Day sequels would be extremely stupid. Why can't they just leave it at the first Independence Day movie?
8 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
JasonKat
Only if it takes place on "their planet" you know who's.. "the alien *ssholes", lol
8 months agoby @jasonkatFlag
Salemwolf711
Please no.
8 months agoby @Salemwolf711Flag
THE JOKER
@ghostman Dear god... You always know what to post to make my head ache!!! haha
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Ghostman
@dan1@mcleve02 It can't get any worse than before: Roland is making a 2013 TV series.
8 months agoby @ghostmanFlag
THE JOKER
@dan1 haha oh how your posts make me smile!
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Dan
Sounds f*cking stupid.
8 months agoby @dan1Flag
THE JOKER
No, please don't!!!
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Smitty-werbenjagermanjensen
as much as i hate the whole idea of rereleasing movies into 3d is dumb, I may actually want to see this movie in theater. This was a good childhood movie for me and I want to have the experience in seeing it in theater. That and the Star Wars OT when they finally get around to it
8 months agoby @Smitty-werbenjagermanjensenFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
Just do them already, Smith and Goldblum aint getting younger
8 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
Mutant
Can they kill of Will Smith's character? I want to see new faces and some old, just not Will.
8 months agoby @zenderFlag