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‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Director Thinks Crossover with ‘Godzilla’ and ‘King Kong’ Possible
One of the coolest rumors floating around this past year was that Legendary Pictures had plans to eventually bring Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim into the universe of both King Kong and Godzilla. The rumor was shot down but it’s legitimately not that unrealistic considering Legendary is behind all three franchises, which are all alive and well (for now).
Steven S. DeKnight (“Daredevil”) is at the helm of Pacific Rim Uprising, the sequel that stars John Boyega as the son of Idris Elba’s Stacker Pentecost. Set for release March 23, 2018, they’re already planning a third film, which maybe, just maybe, could bridge the monsters into the world of Kong and Godzilla.
“Oh we definitely leave it open to another installment,” DeKnight told Collider. “The tricky thing with something like this is you want to not end on a cliffhanger. You don’t want an Empire Strikes Back cliffhanger unless you know you’re gonna do a third movie—you want to leave it open but also wrap it up. So that’s very much what we did on this movie. It has a definitive ending but very much open to the next chapter.”
In regards to the crossover rumor, DeKnight confirmed “discussions” of the possibility:
“I won’t say there’s an Easter Egg but there’s been a lot of discussion about that possibility [of crossing over]. Look I think it would be fantastic to have the Pacific Rim universe join Legendary’s Monster Universe, it seems like a natural step. And part of the big overall plan after the third movie we’ve talked about is that could happen, it’s always a possibility. It’s by far not a certainty; it’s merely theoretical at this point, but as a fan myself I would love to see that happen.”
It’s a little insane to even be talking about this when the sequel still isn’t out and they’re talking about this happening after a third. Then there’s Michael Dougherty‘s (Trick ‘r Treat, Krampus) Godzilla sequel, King of Monsters, in post-production for release on March 22, 2019, with the Adam Wingard-directed Godzilla vs. Kong slated for 2020.
If anything, I think it’s all going to be contingent on how well all three of these franchises perform over the next few years. Let’s have this discussion again in 2020?
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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!
As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.
Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:
Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.
Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.
Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.
Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.
Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?
Also check out:
The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.
Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.
And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.
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