Independence Day 2 In The Works?

By Cmaster2 May 6, 2002 11:28 AM

Producer Dean Devlin told SCI FI Wire that he and partner Roland Emmerich are gearing up to make a sequel to their blockbuster 1996 hit film Independence Day. "Roland and I, we're back to work on doing a sequel to Independence Day," Devlin said in an interview. "I think we finally found a story that we wanted to tell." Devlin and Emmerich wrote and produced the original film, which Emmerich directed. ID4 is the 11th highest-grossing domestic release of all time, with more than $300 million at the North American box office.

Devlin added that he hopes to assemble as many of the original cast members as possible. "I like to think that hit movies are like a cocktail, you know?" he said. "You want to try to get all the ingredients back together again and try to get the same mix. But we'll see. We'll see what we can get back. We'll try to get everyone. We'll just have to see how it plays out." The original film's cast included Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch and Margaret Colin. As for the sequel's story? "I can't tell you that," Devlin said with a laugh.

"Then there's another science fiction film that Roland and I are working on, called The Hunt," Devlin added. "So hopefully both of those will get started within the next year."

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sigh....why not   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 6, 2002 12:06 PM

Well,...there's always the aftermath of the first movie, and the hunting down of all the Aliens that survive their ships crashing into the mountains, some I imagine could be made into slaves and then there would be a few inter racial mariages, and Vivica Fox is still a stripper and she's a ...do a little dance, get down tonight.

ahh ID-4!   reply

Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on May 6, 2002 12:11 PM

Independence Day was the first movie I ever saw in a theatre! Believe it or not!

RE: Nahh   reply

Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on May 6, 2002 2:42 PM

No way.

Mine was "Hooper"

RE: Nahh   reply

Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on May 6, 2002 3:04 PM

Boy, that's was before I was even born. (1978 I think)

RE: Nahh   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 6, 2002 5:40 PM

My oldest movies memories are from ET...

RE: Nahh   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 7, 2002 2:33 AM

I think the first movie I saw at a theatre was probably 'The Jungle Book' or something like that. It was re-released at the cinema, I wasn't around when it was first made.

There was a remake in the 90's...   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 7, 2002 8:19 AM

Dude, just admit it. You're old.

Uuurk!   reply

Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 7, 2002 8:32 AM

Sound of music. (!!!).

RE: Uuurk!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 7, 2002 11:09 AM

OLD is 61

A Samurai did not hit his prime until 55.

If you didn't see Star Wars in the theatre when it came out, then you will never really be one of the elite.

RE: Uuurk!   reply

Posted by Jack (jack@dtheatre.com) on May 7, 2002 12:17 PM

Are you saying my dad is on of "The Elite?"

RE: Uuurk!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 7, 2002 12:23 PM

I don't know, I never met him, does he stay in reasonably good shape and eat a plant rich diet?

Itto Ogami traveled the dark road to Hell at age 58. Belive that.

RE: Uuurk!   reply

Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 7, 2002 12:36 PM

Well, I don't want to brag or anything but I traveled "the dark road to hell" last friday night. (I know, because I had a devil of a hangover on saturday).

RE: Uuurk!   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 7, 2002 12:45 PM

Is there any relationship between hell and ID 2?

RE: nope   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 7, 2002 12:50 PM

May be pergatory Moose, but a measly 1 day binge simply could not be equated to HELL. In 87' I got fired from a comfy, comfy job, and had a 13 day binge that ended in a Nogales prison. (I'm from Jersey)

RE: nope   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 7, 2002 12:59 PM

Maybe that's worth a book about it.

RE: nope   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 7, 2002 1:24 PM

nah, who wants to hear about other peoples problems, besides its mostly a blur, thanks to my so called friends Jagermeister and Mr. Daniels. Jerks.

RE: nope   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 7, 2002 3:53 PM

"Jaggermeister and Mr.Daniels" sounds like a child's book. Maybe you should try that, and have your revenge, like Danny De Vito in that movie with Billy Cristal about his mom.

RE: nope   reply

Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 8, 2002 1:52 AM

OK, you win. (Can I buy you a drink?).

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 8, 2002 5:45 AM

Are you two an old married couple ?

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 8, 2002 7:35 AM

No. If you care to read the whole thread, you would realise that I was addressing Shemp, not Skullfire.

If you are still jealous, I'm soooooo sorry.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 8, 2002 8:16 AM

its just the way you two speak to each other, it's so sweet.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 8, 2002 9:24 AM

Ok, now I'm curious. What's your point? (You do have one, other than the one on top of your head I hope).

You must be really stupid if that is the best answer you can come up with. I just explained that I was talking to Shemp, not Skully. Too hard for you to understand? I do by the way use the same tone to everyone. If you have a problem with that then ............ tough.

Now, are you going to continue like this? I would prefer if you discussed the threads. If they are too hard for you to understand please don't comment. If your only reason for making these comments is to pi$$ me off then continue, please. As a Shemp, you are a nobody and nameless. BUT! If you think you are anonymous then think again....... even Shemps have IP numbers!  

Now, the part where I ask nicely. Please feel free to comment on this site, but don't make your comments about me. I have better things to do with my time than read your pre-pubic banter.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 8, 2002 11:50 AM

Moose, you are mean.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by Moose. (No Email) on May 8, 2002 1:09 PM

I guess I could be nicer, all you said is that we are sweet to each other, and of course we are. From now on I'll try to be a nice person and sweet to everyone.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 8, 2002 6:10 PM

We all like you, Moose.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 9, 2002 1:09 AM

This is my clone trying to be funny. (Note the dot after my name).

Moose-clone.... f**k off! Choose your own name.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 9, 2002 3:08 AM

What happened to my comments Jack?!  I thought America was the land of free speech, or is that only for Americans?
Anyway, it kinda went like this:

Great, just what we havent had in a while, probably since Pearl Harbour, another American feelgood movie.  Just like Independence Day I wonder if this movie will have the whole world submiting to the American President to save them and make July 4th not only a day of Independence to America but a day of freedom to the rest of the world.  How lame.
Why dont they just make the aliens have beards and wear cosmic towels on their heads if they want to get their message across.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 9, 2002 5:37 AM

yeah, you gotta be an American.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 9, 2002 6:06 AM

No thanks.  I'll stick to my origins and I'll comment on this site.
Why not make Dustin Hoffman play the role of George W Bush.  He would look similar if he wore a red jumpsuit, had horns, and a pitchfork.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 9, 2002 8:22 AM

R u really Skullfire, cause that was FUNNY!!!!!!!!!

When I look at all the planets countries that are doing nothing to destroy terrorists, I'm seeing the hoofs, the horns, and the pussies.

RE: Mr. and Mrs. Moosefire   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 9, 2002 9:31 AM

me too.

If I make a comment, I log in!   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 9, 2002 12:33 PM

You two see pussies everywhere? What are you, gynaecologists?

RE: If I make a comment, I log in!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 9, 2002 1:03 PM

SWISH, another score for SKULLFIRE, Argentinas un-funniest person.

RE: If I make a comment, I log in!   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 9, 2002 5:56 PM

You beat me with the "SWISH", dude.

RE: If I make a comment, I log in!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 14, 2002 6:14 AM

What do you mean by SWISH? Are you being racist towards me because I'm black?

RE: If I make a comment, I log in!   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 14, 2002 7:48 AM

No, and I even didn't know that the SWISH expression was related with black people. But maybe you're the one being racist with me cause I'm latin and a foreigner.

RE: If I make a comment, I log in!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 14, 2002 8:11 AM

no, we hate you because your not funny.

RE: If I make a comment, I log in!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 15, 2002 8:21 AM

Oh I get it, you're saying that just because I'm black I'm I'm automatically racist towards latin people and suck dicks. Why don't you go back to your KKK clan Skullfire.

Well log in then!   reply

Posted by Moose (moose@dtheatre.com) on May 15, 2002 8:34 AM

I think if you read his comment a bit more carefully you will see that Skully said "maybe". This makes it a theory in the form of a question.

Stop being so g.d. sensative! It seems to be you that has issues with your colour, no-one else.

RE: Well log in then!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 16, 2002 4:12 AM

What choo say about ma moma!?

RE: Well log in then!   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 16, 2002 9:52 AM

You're probably not black, just a white ass jerk doing a comedy routine.

RE: Well log in then!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 17, 2002 5:51 AM

Your powers of deduction are outstanding! You must go out and solve crimes!

RE: Well log in then!   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 19, 2002 8:16 AM

I do. Don't you see my nick is a superhero's?

RE: Well log in then!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on May 20, 2002 7:28 AM

Yes. In your imagination.

RE: Well log in then!   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on May 21, 2002 9:33 AM

No, really. It's the name of a character in X-Men 2099, a comic dissapeared a few years ago.

independence day   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 5, 2002 8:21 PM

I THINK THE SEQUEL WILL INVOLVE THE CREW FROM THE FIRST ONE WILL MAYBE FIX UP THE HUGE ALIEN SHIP THAT WENT DOWN  INFRONT OF THE CAST AT THE VERY END OF THE FILM AND MAYBE EXPLORE SPACE LOOKING FOR THE ALIENS PLANET . MY THEORY.ANOTHER ONE IS MAYBE THEY DO WHAT I SAID AT THE TOP ,BUT THE CAST GETS CAPTURED BY THE ALIENS IN SPACE , THEN THEY TAKE THEM TO THERE OWN PLANET AND THE CAST HAS TO TRY AND ESCAPE?.

Good Idea   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 11, 2002 11:16 AM

But what about , a movie based on Rabbi Meir Kahane who lived from 1932-1990 and founded the Jewish Defense League the JDL in 1968, he was called
"The Fiery Rabbi"

RE: Uuurk!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 14, 2002 7:47 AM

What if we went to see Star Wars when it was re-released? I was only one when the first one came out, but saw the other 2 when they were realeased. I saw the first one at the cinema during the re-release when it had superior sound and picture quality.

RE: ahh ID-4!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 17, 2002 1:50 PM

you're a sada lonely little man jack

RE: Good Idea   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on June 22, 2002 2:06 PM

flumpy

RE: Nahh   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 6, 2003 4:24 AM

Gettin' a buzz on and checkin' out  "2001" on the big screen when it came out.  That's the REAL deal, dudes.  Wish ya coulda seen it!

RE: independence day   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 6, 2003 4:39 AM

A while ago somewhere on the internet.. somebody slipped up and let the secret out re: the storyline for ID2.  I've looked for it since and it looks like they found the booboo and got rid of it.  Anyway, you're not too far off.  They DO actually go to the aliens' planet (whether or not they take an alien ship there is questionable - good premise though) and, from the sounds of it, much the same occurs as in ID 1 after that.  I also heard (through my own personal grapevine) that ALL stars return to the sequel - although it hasn't been  made public yet.  Expect this flick in theatres in 2005.