4th Underworld coming

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by: Mike Sampson Nov. 20, 2009

Back before any of this TWILIGHT business, there was another movie franchise about warring factions of vampires and werewolves. It was called UNDERWORLD and while it lacked some of the obvious melodrama present in the TWILIGHT franchise, I can't really say that they were all that much better. Yet they were profitable in their own little way and Sony-based Screen Gems is moving forward on a fourth UNDERWORLD film. John Hlavin ("The Shield") has signed on to write the film with previous director Len Wiseman producing.

It's unclear at this point whether we can expect the return of either Kate Becksinale (unlikely) or Rhona Mitra (possible) in either of the characters that have previously led the films. All Hlavin would say about the plot is that, "it will satisfy old fans and excite new audiences, meaning that we don't want to redo the first three movies, so steps are being taken to honor what fans have loved but at the same time introduce fresh elements," which basically means nothing.

Source: THR

Extra Tidbit: Maybe they could spice things up by adding zombies as yet another warring faction.

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rickrap
10:48AM on 11/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bring It!!!
Yes i say bring it on,i don't care who stars in it i will see it no matter what!
Yes i say bring it on,i don't care who stars in it i will see it no matter what!
 
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a1ant
10:54PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The third one was surprisingly good, so I'm game for a fourth.
The third one was surprisingly good, so I'm game for a fourth.
 
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X-KID
8:52PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yes!
They could continue the saga with Selene's son or daughter or even Kate Beckinsale herself, I don't see how Rhona Mitra could return even if they wanted since she dies in Rise of the Lycans or maybe they could have her come back from the dead and make her the new elder and she could fight against Kate in a sexyass cat fight, lots of possibilities, I can't wait to see what they come up with.
They could continue the saga with Selene's son or daughter or even Kate Beckinsale herself, I don't see how Rhona Mitra could return even if they wanted since she dies in Rise of the Lycans or maybe they could have her come back from the dead and make her the new elder and she could fight against Kate in a sexyass cat fight, lots of possibilities, I can't wait to see what they come up with.
 
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anomaly7
7:00PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Didn't I see it posted here that Sheen is actually suppose to be one of the new twilight movies? The 3rd underworld was as bad as twilight, give me another Blade movie if anything.
Didn't I see it posted here that Sheen is actually suppose to be one of the new twilight movies? The 3rd underworld was as bad as twilight, give me another Blade movie if anything.
 
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Elessar83
4:50PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
More Kate
I remember when the first Underworld came out, and I was very leery, but after watching it, I was very pleasantly surprised. That made me a fan of the following two. While they played a little with the known vampire mythology, they did the proper thing and kept the material dark and rather gory. As long as they don't have the Vampires sparkle like disco balls, and be able walk in sunlight (with...
I remember when the first Underworld came out, and I was very leery, but after watching it, I was very pleasantly surprised. That made me a fan of the following two. While they played a little with the known vampire mythology, they did the proper thing and kept the material dark and rather gory. As long as they don't have the Vampires sparkle like disco balls, and be able walk in sunlight (with the exception of Kate, because of how her character ended in U:E) I think I'll be happy. Just bring Len Wiseman back to direct. Patrick T. wasn't bad for part 3, but Len should finish his trilogy.
 
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SuperMarcey
4:03PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
LOL Mike Sampson! Underworld being not much better then Twilight! I would say watch Twilight and Underworld back to back you might just change your opinion :p
LOL Mike Sampson! Underworld being not much better then Twilight! I would say watch Twilight and Underworld back to back you might just change your opinion :p
 
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ThePood
3:32PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The last one was badass, mainly cause it had tons of werewolves and was directed by an awesome SFX man, so I'm down for another. I just hope they ditch the blue tint.
The last one was badass, mainly cause it had tons of werewolves and was directed by an awesome SFX man, so I'm down for another. I just hope they ditch the blue tint.
 
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Donnie_Darko
2:34PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Pardon?
Did you just say Underworld isn't "much better" than Twilight? For shame... for... shame!

And yes, I'm totally up for another one. Haven't seen Lycans yet, but I will... one day. Oh, but the 4th one HAS to have Kate, absolute MUST!
Did you just say Underworld isn't "much better" than Twilight? For shame... for... shame!

And yes, I'm totally up for another one. Haven't seen Lycans yet, but I will... one day. Oh, but the 4th one HAS to have Kate, absolute MUST!
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AntoineDoinel
2:51PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Its a fact man. Underworld is crap and Twilight is crapper.
Its a fact man. Underworld is crap and Twilight is crapper.
 
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TBagNUrMom
1:58PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hmmm
If you can't get Speedman, Beckinsale, Sheen and Nighy back, scrap the project. Can't being Mitra back as her character is dead no matter how much I love her. P.S. comparing it to Twilight is like comparing Dark Night to Power Rangers.
If you can't get Speedman, Beckinsale, Sheen and Nighy back, scrap the project. Can't being Mitra back as her character is dead no matter how much I love her. P.S. comparing it to Twilight is like comparing Dark Night to Power Rangers.
 
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D_Rex
12:38PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I would only be up for this if Beckinsale and Speedman are back, and they continue with that storyline. I quite enjoyed the first two movies (especially the first one). Lycans, however, was garbage and felt like it should have been a direct-to-video release.
I would only be up for this if Beckinsale and Speedman are back, and they continue with that storyline. I quite enjoyed the first two movies (especially the first one). Lycans, however, was garbage and felt like it should have been a direct-to-video release.
 
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cricker
12:20PM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
sounds good
Wow bad article, I meand did yo just compare twilight with Underwolrd and figured its a wash? No it isnt Underworld or even close, great actors and a director made Underworld. AS with Twilight it was made by a bunch of hacks.
Wow bad article, I meand did yo just compare twilight with Underwolrd and figured its a wash? No it isnt Underworld or even close, great actors and a director made Underworld. AS with Twilight it was made by a bunch of hacks.
 
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Supertramp87
10:40AM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
While I am not a fan of continuing to do more just for the sake of money, comparing them in quality to twilight. That is just absurd. The first two I thought were very good for what they were trying to be. I understand if they are not your cup of tea, but let's please not insult a well made vamp movie that deals with the mythology of it all with integrity to the utter garbage that twilight spew...
While I am not a fan of continuing to do more just for the sake of money, comparing them in quality to twilight. That is just absurd. The first two I thought were very good for what they were trying to be. I understand if they are not your cup of tea, but let's please not insult a well made vamp movie that deals with the mythology of it all with integrity to the utter garbage that twilight spews out.
 
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vesaker
10:17AM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
THe whole story
After watching the special features on the first movie they say that it is only a cross section of the full story they have been making for a bit now.

If anything i think they would either have to elaborate on the Victor/Marcus origins or the turning of Selene or show what happens after the end of #2.

Either way the first 2 aren't needed as they were fleshed out en...
After watching the special features on the first movie they say that it is only a cross section of the full story they have been making for a bit now.

If anything i think they would either have to elaborate on the Victor/Marcus origins or the turning of Selene or show what happens after the end of #2.

Either way the first 2 aren't needed as they were fleshed out enough in the other movies and i don't think they can do much with a later story since Selene and Micheal are so effin powerful in comparison to the rest of the broods.
 
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disposablepal
9:40AM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
again...
i dont know if i want another Underworld movie, i thought the first two were pretty overrated, so is Beckinsale (Mitra is much hotter in my opinion). The movies just seem a bit boring and i've never been a fan of prequels. I just dont dig it.
i dont know if i want another Underworld movie, i thought the first two were pretty overrated, so is Beckinsale (Mitra is much hotter in my opinion). The movies just seem a bit boring and i've never been a fan of prequels. I just dont dig it.
 
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jubei4000
9:34AM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Rhona Mitra is super hot...I actually dug lycans more than the other two. Probably cuz Rhona Mitra is super hot. Why don't they have more action flicks starring kick ass women?
Rhona Mitra is super hot...I actually dug lycans more than the other two. Probably cuz Rhona Mitra is super hot. Why don't they have more action flicks starring kick ass women?
 
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Skellington
9:27AM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If they keep going, some day, there'll be straight-to-DVD sequels. I already thought Rise of the Lycans was going to be released that way.
If they keep going, some day, there'll be straight-to-DVD sequels. I already thought Rise of the Lycans was going to be released that way.
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disposablepal
9:34AM on 11/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i think the only reason Rise of the Lycans hit theaters was because of the willingness of Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy to reprise their roles. If Sheen wasnt hot off of movies like Frost/Nixon i'm sure it would have been warming a shelf at Blockbuster
i think the only reason Rise of the Lycans hit theaters was because of the willingness of Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy to reprise their roles. If Sheen wasnt hot off of movies like Frost/Nixon i'm sure it would have been warming a shelf at Blockbuster