Predator fans certainly have something to look forward to this year! Hot on the heels of the recent news revealing some insight into the two main characters featured in the upcoming Predator 5 (also known as Skulls), Alien vs. Predator Galaxy have now exclusively learned that the Dan Trachtenberg directed film is tentatively scheduled to begin shooting in just a few months.
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Produced by Davis Entertainment, the 5th Predator film is slated to begin filming in the middle of May 2021 in Calgary, Canada! And along with this tentative production slate, we also have another peek into the story of the film via this production synopsis:
“The story will follow Kee, a Comanche woman who goes against gender norms and traditions to become a warrior. Many years ago – in a time before any Europeans had ever encroached on their lands – the Comanche people had a well defined society and gender norms. Kee is very close to her younger brother, Taabe, who is being groomed as a leader. As capable as any young man in the tribe, Kee has always been a teacher and source of inspiration for Taabe. In the Comanche way – she is Patsi – the elder sister that has helped to shape him. Kee is a truth teller and has insight that others do not. A tomboy, she wants to prove herself in the masculine world of the Comanche. When danger threatens them all – Kee sets out to prove that she is as capable as any young warrior.”
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I choose to stay optimistic personally.
hopefully we see a couple of set photos though.
Yep I'm with you on that one. Good ol survival with no guns !
Yeah, unfortunately, perhaps? But I'd be happy if they didn't. Films like Rapa-Nui and Apocalypto come to mind. I guess we'll see.
I wonder if they'll stick to it though... I keep thinking it'll be a safer bet for the studio to include european presence.
The production synopsis says "in a time before any Europeans had ever encroached on their lands", so it at least appears that there will be no colonists.
Brolin comment, I sorry know nothing about this movie. Thought he could be a white antagonist or something like in sicario
In regarding to casting news, I suspect the likely casting of unknown young actors for the lead roles of Kee and Taabe, with the latter being an underage child, isn't going to be generally sought out for some splashy headlines. I wouldn't be shocked if nothing breaks on casting before filming begins honestly, if all the Comanche actors are generally unknowns.
But the good news is, we've been learning bits of info since our report that is confirming Skulls appears to be still moving along and on track, with filming to commence this year.
You know where we are for some scoops
But seriously, good luck!
Best of luck, sincerely.
I was a extra for Ghostbusters 3 I am gonna try so hard to show my face in this movie!
Oy, well that certainly can get confusing. Thanks for the details MudButt!
FX exclusively produced 4 shows for Hulu under the FX on Hulu brand. A Teacher, Mrs. America, Devs, & The Old Man (coming later this year). They were developed for the linear FX channel but became Hulu exclusives.
https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/fx-hulu-disney-mrs-america-american-horror-story-1203397601/
Im not 100% sure if Alien will be FX proper or exclusively produced for Hulu by FX but there is a difference from what I understand.
I'm not certain what you're saying here though. Hulu is a streaming platform for FX shows. Even the FX shows like The Shield that aired before the streaming deal, now streams on Hulu. But since the FX on Hulu deal agreement, shows will still stream on Hulu after they air on FX broadcast television first.
Season 2 is perfect. Season 3 is awesome. Unfortunately I didn't get into season 4, may try again though.
FX has a solid track record. I'm pumped for their line up this year. I imagine we'll be seeing Alien late next year, they're trying to get content out for FX on Hulu ASAP.
So we might be seeing Skulls and an Alien show within a few months of each other. See.. I brought us back on topic
They make shows for FX and shows for FX on Hulu. Also, FX really pushes the limit on what can be done on TV. Some of their shows are as violent as an R Rated film.
That nipple surgical tape comes in handy!
Thematically, though, it was very "adult" science-fiction and the tone certainly reflected that.
I did watch Devs (excellent sci-fi series from Alex Garland) last year on Hulu, which is apparently part of that FX on Hulu program, and that one felt very R-rated to me. Nothing about it seemed censored or reigned in.
But that isn't what FX on Hulu has been though...
https://www.fxnetworks.com/fx-on-hulu
Hmm. Well, come to think of it, FX is a non premium traditional cable channel here in the U.S. with commercial interruptions. So there has to be some limitations on what they show on there, right? We actually may be getting a PG-13 Alien series here, or one with content of a soft R.
I'm confident they will make this rated R. I think Disney knows they would piss the fans off if they get accused of ''watering it down''. That's why they made Alien an FX on HULU series versus green lighting a 150 million PG-13 Alien movie.
While I definitely just want to see a bunch of bad ass commandos get picked off again, the franchise needs to evolve and do something different and this looks like a step in that direction. I'm excited to see casting announcements and some set photos
Well, I haven't read all of them, but I've read my fair share of Deadpool comics and they weren't as raunchy as that movie. You'd be more likely to spot a censored sign over his dialogue and watch him hit a villian with it.
PG-13 AvP we still got violent kills. Even a chestburster. Just not much gore. Don't get me wrong, I want Skulls to be filled with gore too, very much so, but it is lower to me in priority under cast, script and direction.
I remember people being concerned over Terminator 3 possibly being rated PG-13, but that film ultimately rated as an R didn't fix things. Nor was Terminator Salvation PG-13 rating their problem in my opinion. So rating, while important to me, ranks lower on the totem pole.
Well....could Deadpool succeed without the R rating that the character and his stories are known for? Taming them down would have taken alot of what the character is, a ranchy, violent, and very dorky/dizy mercenary with a heart of gold. It seems Ryan Reynolds, the writers, and even the fanbase believed so.
I mean, if the Predator wasn't allowed to have scenes where spines and skulls are ripped out or chests blown apart from plasma bolts, would it still be a Predator film that is true to its violent nature? Would Predator and Predator 2 still be memorable if it weren't for the shocking action and brutal nature of the Predator as it hunted our human characters and antagonists? Plus I don't think using AVP is a good example as while AVP is preferred over AVPR, its not saying much as the film itself is being compared to a sequel that is just objectively not executed well in many areas. Even with AVP itself, its not exactly one of objectively top quality either compared to Alien or Predator.
The script, cast, and direction of course needs to be there, but to tame the nature of the Predator isn't exactly something that many people will favor.
The Skulls general premise sounds like a good start to me though and a back to basics approach, but of course, we'll see how it all shakes out. 🤞
I don't even see them pulling back to PG-13, Deadpool already ensured that an R rating can work and The Predator proved that people shied away from the film for its quality and not the rating.
That will be just abroad. We're getting ours on Hulu in the States I believe.
As far as ratings go I suspect that Disney+ will get it but with the franchise being on Hulu they wont be dead set on PG-13. PG-13 has happened before, it's just down to the film itself. If it doesn't need an R-rating if it just doesn't need it. I don't need it to pull out all the stops just to get an R, it just needs to be a good film first.
No... not released. But Kradan has put himself a team together, and booked a flight to 20th Century Studios, so...
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She loves The Predaotr!
Wait, have you just said something good about The Predaotr ?
Spoiler
Not going to lie, it does make me a bit nervous too. I don't think that it's a given with younger actors, but with some of the other elements and Marvel peeking into the picture for the printed media... I hope they comment on this sooner rather than later so I can check my expectations
Did they mention anything about rating - are we to assume this is going to be R or is there a chance they'd change this to PG-13? Cause idk, the synopsis (brother/sister, possibly young adult actors) is giving me slight PG-13 vibes (I understand that this could just be paranoia speaking.)
That aside, dang they're really moving with this one.