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Dan Trachtenberg Talks ‘Predator’ Franchise Future: “Anything’s on the Table”
After revitalizing the Predator brand with Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers, and Predator: Badlands at 20th Century Studios, director Dan Trachtenberg has signed a three-year first-look deal with Paramount.
Does that mean he’s done with Predator?
“It does not mean that,” Trachtenberg told Gizmodo. “I am simultaneously figuring out all of the next steps for the Predator franchise.”
Trachtenberg explains, “I have this deal at Paramount where I’m thrilled, and they are thrilled to make some of the original movies that I’ve always had in my head and heart. And of course, they also have very cool IP and all that.”
He continues, “Timing may affect certain things, but both things are in my heart… Anything’s on the table.”
At Paramount, Trachtenberg will develop, direct, and produce feature projects alongside his producing partner, Ben Rosenblatt.
Prey was released on Hulu in 2022, followed by the animated anthology Predator: Killer of Killers last June.
Predator: Badlands hit theaters in November and went on to become the franchise’s highest-grossing entry with $184.5 million worldwide. It arrives on Hulu February 12 and physical media on February 17.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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