Bill Paxton enthusiastic about a "Twister" sequel. That makes one of him - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-09-2010, 03:19 PM

Paxton says that he's "had a meeting at the studio with Kathleen Kennedy about it." I'm not exactly sure what studio he's talking about, but it's probably DreamWorks (since that's where Kathleen Kennedy works), not Warner Bros (who made the original and put out the Blu-Ray last year). Anyway, he goes on to say that Tri-State Tornado gave him ideas "and from that I kind of extrapolated an idea for a sequel. And I kind of put that together into a format, and now we're kind of waiting to see if that's going to move forward." But they need Steven Spielberg's blessing and he doesn't think they'll get that "til there's real studio interest."

Of course, Paxton also talks about 3D, because that's now the big thing in Hollywood, and how it "could obviously be pretty amazing" to see a Twister sequel in 3D. He also explains, depressingly, that "the only reason I'd like to revisit that ground is because I realize we're living in a time where big movies cost so much to make that the town is looking for built-in audiences." So he doesn't think it would be a good idea to do creatively, but thinks it's a good idea because it would make him and the studio boatloads of money? Now that's how a true genius like Bill Paxton thinks! Why isn't this guy running a movie studio in Hollywood?

Read more: http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/01/...#ixzz0c90tRaMV

catlover79 · 01-09-2010, 03:21 PM

Well, my brother might be excited about it. He loves this movie!!

Brian Damage · 01-09-2010, 03:22 PM

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Well, my brother might be excited about it. He loves this movie!!

Ok, that makes two

On a side note, why is everything in 3-D now?

catlover79 · 01-09-2010, 03:24 PM

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Ok, that makes two

On a side note, why is everything in 3-D now?

Good question. I think 3D is WAY overrated (that goes for CGI, too)!

Brian Damage · 01-09-2010, 03:38 PM

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Good question. I think 3D is WAY overrated (that goes for CGI, too)!

Agreed, both of which will no doubt star prominently in this film.

catlover79 · 01-09-2010, 03:40 PM

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Agreed, both of which will no doubt star prominently in this film.

I mean, look at someone like Irwin Allen, who did great work with the special effects he had. This was in the pre-CGI days, and I'd rather watch one of his movies than the stuff out now.

JamesG · 01-09-2010, 05:02 PM

Twister is special to me in a way because it's the first bootleg movie I saw. I still have the bootleg VHS that my dad bought in the city on his way home from work around somewhere.

Taping movies in the theater was not the same from 1996 compared to today; I think it was just starting around this time.

browneyes106 · 01-09-2010, 07:30 PM

I also liked Twister. I think a 3D sequel might be cool.

Janice · 01-09-2010, 10:17 PM

I loved Twister, although I could have lived without the cow flying through the air. I've always like Bill Paxton. He was great in the movie, Frailty, and I enjoy him in HBO's Big Love.

catlover79 · 01-09-2010, 10:18 PM

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I loved Twister, although I could have lived without the cow flying through the air.

"Cow!" "Another cow!" "Actually, I think that was the same one."

Janice · 01-09-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

"Cow!" "Another cow!" "Actually, I think that was the same one."

I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.

Janice · 01-09-2010, 10:24 PM

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Good question. I think 3D is WAY overrated (that goes for CGI, too)!

I feel dumb, but what is CGI?

Sara Micelli · 01-09-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I feel dumb, but what is CGI?

Computer Generated Imagery

catlover79 · 01-09-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.

catlover79 · 01-09-2010, 10:41 PM

I just told my brother this story. He laughed.

01-09-2010, 03:19 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Bill Paxton enthusiastic about a "Twister" sequel. That makes one of him Paxton says that he's "had a meeting at the studio with Kathleen Kennedy about it." I'm not exactly sure what studio he's talking about, but it's probably DreamWorks (since that's where Kathleen Kennedy works), not Warner Bros (who made the original and put out the Blu-Ray last year). Anyway, he goes on to say that Tri-State Tornado gave him ideas "and from that I kind of extrapolated an idea for a sequel. And I kind of put that together into a format, and now we're kind of waiting to see if that's going to move forward." But they need Steven Spielberg's blessing and he doesn't think they'll get that "til there's real studio interest." Of course, Paxton also talks about 3D, because that's now the big thing in Hollywood, and how it "could obviously be pretty amazing" to see a Twister sequel in 3D. He also explains, depressingly, that "the only reason I'd like to revisit that ground is because I realize we're living in a time where big movies cost so much to make that the town is looking for built-in audiences." So he doesn't think it would be a good idea to do creatively, but thinks it's a good idea because it would make him and the studio boatloads of money? Now that's how a true genius like Bill Paxton thinks! Why isn't this guy running a movie studio in Hollywood? Read more: http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/01/...#ixzz0c90tRaMV
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01-09-2010, 03:21 PM	#2
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01-09-2010, 05:02 PM	#7
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	Twister is special to me in a way because it's the first bootleg movie I saw. I still have the bootleg VHS that my dad bought in the city on his way home from work around somewhere. Taping movies in the theater was not the same from 1996 compared to today; I think it was just starting around this time.

01-09-2010, 07:30 PM	#8
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I also liked Twister. I think a 3D sequel might be cool.

01-09-2010, 10:17 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I loved Twister, although I could have lived without the cow flying through the air. I've always like Bill Paxton. He was great in the movie, Frailty, and I enjoy him in HBO's Big Love.

01-09-2010, 10:41 PM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I just told my brother this story. He laughed.