While at ShoWest Quint over at AICN attended the Lionsgate panel where Tobin Bell (Jigsaw) confirmed the news we broke months ago that he's signed on for both Saw IV and Saw V! Expect Jigsaw to return in October of 2008 as well, but don't expect Darren Lynn Bousman to helm for a fourth time. Production begins on Saw IV April 16. Jigsaw returns October 26 from a story by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton of Feast fame.
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8409
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Darren Lynn Bousman Speaks On 'Saw IV' Announcement!
In a shocking turn of events it was revealed the other day that Darren Lynn Bousman would be returning to helm Saw IV for Lionsgate. Now that the dust has settled, Darren has taken the time to address his fans about the announcement, which can be found inside. Watch for more news as it comes in. Production is scheduled to begin in Toronto on April 16.
Darren Lynn Bousman writes on his MySpace:
"SO after I have publicly gone on the record NUMEROUS times saying I WILL NOT return to direct SAW IV is it possibly true that, indeed I will be returning??? Ok... I should have never opened my big mouth... As I have now learned NEVER say NEVER... The rumors are in fact true... "I'LL BE BACK" (in my bad Arnold Schwarzenegger impression).
First off, let me dispel some rumors.... REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA IS HAPPENING!!!! (REPO OPERA myspace page is going up shortly) REPO is a ROCK OEPRA! Thus it is entirely sung... meaning over 35 songs have to be recorded and mixed PRIOR to us filming... That is going to take about four months... On top of that - I want to use the same crew as from the SAW films... That pushes me another two months... That means the EARLIEST I could shoot REPO would be September...
So here I have this gaping whole for the next 8 months before I could even begin shooting... I freak out if I am not constantly doing something... I was approached with Saw as an idea to fill that void... At first I turned it down just on principle... I have been WAY to lucky with the past films to warrant or RISK me coming back... And then I read the script... I read the draft of SAW IV... My first reaction....
FUCKING DAMNIT!!!!
This script was good... no... not good... GREAT... I was totally prepared for this script to JUMP THE SHARK - - I mean - we are on our THIRD sequel - where in fucks sake to you go from here? In the case of this script... UP!
I met with writers to give them my two cents... The next thing I knew I was all giddy like a school girl about where the film and the franchise was headed...
SHOW ME WHERE TO SIGN I screamed inside Twisted Pictures quite office...
There are those who have sent me emails asking "Are you fucking crazy? You're doing IV?" Well, yes, I am crazy... But I would be INSANE if I didn't do it... I get to work with people I love - make disgusting traps that spray the red stuff - and have an arsenal of material to offend, well, everybody... Plus, who else is going to let me get away with the sick shit that I do???
SAW IV is not a step backwards – it's a leap forward…"
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8258
Darren Lynn Bousman writes on his MySpace:
"SO after I have publicly gone on the record NUMEROUS times saying I WILL NOT return to direct SAW IV is it possibly true that, indeed I will be returning??? Ok... I should have never opened my big mouth... As I have now learned NEVER say NEVER... The rumors are in fact true... "I'LL BE BACK" (in my bad Arnold Schwarzenegger impression).
First off, let me dispel some rumors.... REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA IS HAPPENING!!!! (REPO OPERA myspace page is going up shortly) REPO is a ROCK OEPRA! Thus it is entirely sung... meaning over 35 songs have to be recorded and mixed PRIOR to us filming... That is going to take about four months... On top of that - I want to use the same crew as from the SAW films... That pushes me another two months... That means the EARLIEST I could shoot REPO would be September...
So here I have this gaping whole for the next 8 months before I could even begin shooting... I freak out if I am not constantly doing something... I was approached with Saw as an idea to fill that void... At first I turned it down just on principle... I have been WAY to lucky with the past films to warrant or RISK me coming back... And then I read the script... I read the draft of SAW IV... My first reaction....
FUCKING DAMNIT!!!!
This script was good... no... not good... GREAT... I was totally prepared for this script to JUMP THE SHARK - - I mean - we are on our THIRD sequel - where in fucks sake to you go from here? In the case of this script... UP!
I met with writers to give them my two cents... The next thing I knew I was all giddy like a school girl about where the film and the franchise was headed...
SHOW ME WHERE TO SIGN I screamed inside Twisted Pictures quite office...
There are those who have sent me emails asking "Are you fucking crazy? You're doing IV?" Well, yes, I am crazy... But I would be INSANE if I didn't do it... I get to work with people I love - make disgusting traps that spray the red stuff - and have an arsenal of material to offend, well, everybody... Plus, who else is going to let me get away with the sick shit that I do???
SAW IV is not a step backwards – it's a leap forward…"
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8258
B-D Has a Feast With The Writers of 'Saw IV'
The Hollywood Reporter announced this evening that Darren Lynn Bousman will return to helm Lionsgate's Saw IV (more details here), but what they failed to mention was which story was chosen for the screenplay. Bloody-Disgusting learned exclusively that Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton's (Feast, The Midnight Man) story was chosen to be developed into Jigsaw's fourth entry in the popular franchise, which was created by Leigh Whannell and James Wan. No details on what will happen to the other stories but word has it that Lionsgate is looking to release six films in the franchise. Could this be the start of a new trilogy??!!
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8249
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8249
UPDATED: A Jigsaw Shocker... Who Will Direct 'Saw 4'??!!
Ready for the shocker? Dying to know who will be directing Lionsgate's Saw 4? The Hollywood Reporter confirmed reports early this morning that Darren Lynn Bousman will helm the fourth installment in the popular franchise, which features a killer by the name of Jigsaw who tortures his victims to help them appreciate the life they took for granted. Bousman previously directed Saw II and Saw III for Lionsgate and is also in pre-production on his third feature film, Repo! A Genetic Opera. Read on for the official news!
Darren Lynn Bousman is set to direct "Saw IV." The director, who helmed the last two installments in the horror franchise, "Saw II" and "Saw III," will begin production in Toronto April 16, Lionsgate and its production partner Twisted Pictures announced Monday, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Also reuniting on the project is the "Saw" production team, with Twisted's Mark Burg and Oren Koules producing and Daniel Jason Heffner, James Wan, Leigh Whannell and Stacey Testro executive producing.
Executive producing for Lionsgate are president of acquisitions and co-productions Peter Block and senior vp acquisitions Jason Constantine. Key contributors to the first three films returning include editor Kevin Greutert, director of photography David Armstrong and production designer David Hackl.
"Having Darren behind the camera gives 'Saw IV' a real edge, so to speak," Block said. "He has led this franchise into boxoffice history while proving himself a modern master of psychological terror."
The film is slated for worldwide release on Oct. 26. The "Saw" series has thus far grossed more than $400 million worldwide.
"It's not often that a filmmaker is given the opportunity to follow a genuinely compelling character through two films, much less three," Bousman said. "So I'm very excited about picking up the reins on 'Saw IV,' and delving even deeper into the Jigsaw legend."
Following "Saw IV," Lionsgate, Twisted Pictures and Bousman will reunite for "Repo! The Genetic Opera," a horror opera Bousman will direct from an original story by co-composers and screenwriters Terrence Zdunich and Darren Smith.
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8243
Darren Lynn Bousman is set to direct "Saw IV." The director, who helmed the last two installments in the horror franchise, "Saw II" and "Saw III," will begin production in Toronto April 16, Lionsgate and its production partner Twisted Pictures announced Monday, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Also reuniting on the project is the "Saw" production team, with Twisted's Mark Burg and Oren Koules producing and Daniel Jason Heffner, James Wan, Leigh Whannell and Stacey Testro executive producing.
Executive producing for Lionsgate are president of acquisitions and co-productions Peter Block and senior vp acquisitions Jason Constantine. Key contributors to the first three films returning include editor Kevin Greutert, director of photography David Armstrong and production designer David Hackl.
"Having Darren behind the camera gives 'Saw IV' a real edge, so to speak," Block said. "He has led this franchise into boxoffice history while proving himself a modern master of psychological terror."
The film is slated for worldwide release on Oct. 26. The "Saw" series has thus far grossed more than $400 million worldwide.
"It's not often that a filmmaker is given the opportunity to follow a genuinely compelling character through two films, much less three," Bousman said. "So I'm very excited about picking up the reins on 'Saw IV,' and delving even deeper into the Jigsaw legend."
Following "Saw IV," Lionsgate, Twisted Pictures and Bousman will reunite for "Repo! The Genetic Opera," a horror opera Bousman will direct from an original story by co-composers and screenwriters Terrence Zdunich and Darren Smith.
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8243
'Saw 4' to Begin Shooting in April, Whannell Speaks!
B-D reader 'xerotheory7803' wrote in with some sweet news regarding Lionsgate's Saw 4, "Hey guys, just wanted to drop you a line. I just got in from the Monster Mania horror convention near Philly where they announced that SAW 4 begins production on April 16th! No official word yet on cast or crew, but they promised MANY twists and turns in the fourth installment. Creator Leigh Whannell said that many unanswered questions from SAW 3 will be answered, such as the tape Jigsaw pours wax over, Obi's connection to Jigsaw, among other things." Watch for the official announcement on a director when word comes in... we think we might know who it is!!
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8238
Read the article at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/8238
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