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Could This Confirm Ninth ‘SAW’ and Jigsaw’s Return?
There’s a first for everything and while I’m pretty uncomfortable writing about someone’s divorce, the documents allegedly carry pertinent information as to the possibilities of the ninth SAW.
According to documents obtained by The Blast, SAW franchise star Tobin Bell recently reached a settlement agreement in the divorce with his estranged wife, Elizabeth. Included in the paperwork was language that suggests his return to the franchise in the ninth film, which succeeds last year’s Jigsaw.
“The agreement clearly draws out a stipulation between the two for Bell’s participation in the ninth installment of SAW,” explains the site. “Basically, if he makes money from the production, he has to reimburse Elizabeth for taxes she’ll end up paying from the $8,000 per month spousal support he agreed to pay.”
“The exact line explains that if Bell ‘receives any compensation from any source for his participation in the ninth motion picture in the ‘Saw’ series (‘Saw 9 Pay’) at any time, he shall pay [Elizabeth] (or reimburse her for) all of her combined Federal and California income tax liability incurred on the spousal support she receives.’ “
While the site jumps up and screams, “It really says…Saw 9 is happening!,” they need to calm down.
Yes, as we broke the news, Twisted Pictures is currently in development on a follow-up to Jigsaw with writers Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg (Piranha 3D, Sorority Row), but this does not guarantee that it will make it onscreen. Baby steps.
Furthermore, the aforementioned documents also don’t guarantee anything with Bell. If anything, they confirm our reports that a ninth SAW is in the cards. As for Bell, even if he does return, it’d possibly be for the inclusions of old footage that would compensate the actor. We’re going to have to wait and see what comes to fruition…
The only thing I know for certain is that Jigsaw directors Michael and Peter Spierig will not be returning.
Watch this spot.
The killer tomatoes are back in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, and the offiical poster for the brand new movie has been unleashed tonight.
Additionally, we’ve learned that the film’s theatrical release is set for this August, with a panel set for San Diego Comic-Con this month featuring the world premiere of the trailer.
While you wait, check out the official poster down below.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will be released in select cities across the US beginning August 7th in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Diego, and others, and expanding to further locations throughout the month.
The fifth installment in the horror-comedy franchise pits the eternal power of nature against AI’s best and brightest.
In Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, a young biotech prodigy develops a revolutionary genetically engineered vegetable designed to solve humanity’s problems. But when the experiment spirals out of control, it unleashes a new generation of killer tomatoes, setting the stage for another outrageous chapter in the long-running cult franchise.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes co-creators Costa Dillon and J. Stephen Peace return to write and executive produce. David Ferino directs.
The film features an ensemble cast led by franchise icon John Astin (The Addams Family), reprising his role as Professor Gangreen, comedy legend David Koechner (Anchorman), Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), horror favorite Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), comedy veteran Dan Bakkedahl (Veep), Myrna Velasco (Star Wars Resistance), Vernée Watson (Shrinking, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), and Paul Bates (Coming to America).
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes launched in 1979, followed by 1988’s Return of the Killer Tomatoes, 1991’s Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, and 1992’s Killer Tomatoes Eat France.
The franchise also spawned an animated series in 1990.
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