The writer/director says the hurdles are dropping for the Vin Diesel-starring sci-fi thriller
Today, David Twohy wrote on his blog, that things might be looking up for the sci-fi thriller:
"The hurdles seem to be dropping. The final turn is being rounded. The finish line (actually a starting line) seems closer than ever.
Of course, there are no guarantees in this mad endeavor called "filmmaking," a pursuit that is a pricey shotgun marriage between business and art. But we've reached a critical mass of enthusiasm and resource needed to launch a movie. If we go now, we can make it now. If we don't, we may never. And trust me, we're all keenly aware of that.
Yeah, I had some good face-time with Vin in NYC. We talked at length about where we go from here - about how to travel to all the places in the Riddick universe that needed travelling [sic] to - and we think we know [sic] have the Master Map. We'll keep it tucked tightly in our breast pocket for now, but it's enough to say that, if we can pull it all off, you'll have spent a good 15 years with us.
But Vin will be the driving force behind this next movie; I'm merely the writer-director. Am I being facetious? Kinda. But kinda not, too: It's Vin and the concessions he chooses to make that will allow this movie to go forward. And his love of the character, of course. So if you, too, have a soft spot for this hardened criminal, you might want to weigh in over at that giant-ass Facebook page he's got. Me? I'm still part of the Facebook Resistance."
Of course, there are no guarantees in this mad endeavor called "filmmaking," a pursuit that is a pricey shotgun marriage between business and art. But we've reached a critical mass of enthusiasm and resource needed to launch a movie. If we go now, we can make it now. If we don't, we may never. And trust me, we're all keenly aware of that.
Yeah, I had some good face-time with Vin in NYC. We talked at length about where we go from here - about how to travel to all the places in the Riddick universe that needed travelling [sic] to - and we think we know [sic] have the Master Map. We'll keep it tucked tightly in our breast pocket for now, but it's enough to say that, if we can pull it all off, you'll have spent a good 15 years with us.
But Vin will be the driving force behind this next movie; I'm merely the writer-director. Am I being facetious? Kinda. But kinda not, too: It's Vin and the concessions he chooses to make that will allow this movie to go forward. And his love of the character, of course. So if you, too, have a soft spot for this hardened criminal, you might want to weigh in over at that giant-ass Facebook page he's got. Me? I'm still part of the Facebook Resistance."
It looks like the actor still needs a little coaxing from fans to swallow that pay cut.
Riddick comes to theaters in 2013 and stars Vin Diesel, Joel William Gonzales, Karl Urban, Katee Sackhoff, Jordi Mollà, Matthew Nable, Bokeem Woodbine, Dave Bautista. The film is directed by David Twohy.
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Let's Go Bub!
Finally Riddick is back in action, bring it on.
12 months agoby @Number1WolverineFlag
CUPID
Bring it.
12 months agoby @cupidFlag
Cheetoboy
Yeah, things should be moving along nicely, can't wait to see Riddick back in action, But afterwards I wonder when Vin is going to do XXX Return of Xander Cage movie.
12 months agoby @cheetoboyFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise Would be cool if he didn't seem so unstoppable
12 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Rich Ebersole
this so to good to be ture!
12 months agoby @Rich-EbersoleFlag
Salem6777
i hope this is good
12 months agoby @Salem6777Flag
Cripple
I really hope this next Riddick movie happens.
12 months agoby @crippleFlag
skywise
I really hope this is more like Picth Black which was fantastic and less like Riddick which wasnt horrible but was vbery corny. However, it definatly added to the background.
12 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Mutant
No he's the man
12 months agoby @zenderFlag
Bane. Ferguson
Vin Deasel your the dog!
12 months agoby @Zak-FFlag
zeus
That says alot about Vi, he's really in it for the money, who cares about whether your taking a pay cut or not, the movie will be a blockbuster, make up your losses from there. Bloody hell
12 months agoby @zeusFlag
Nautical
Where do i sign up to help?!!!
12 months agoby @nautical05Flag