The Punisher 2
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| The Punisher 2 | |
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| Directed by | TBA |
| Starring | Thomas Jane |
| Distributed by | - USA - Lions Gate Entertainment - non-USA - Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) | TBA |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | The Punisher |
| IMDb profile | |
The Punisher 2 is the second film in the franchise based on the fictional vigilante anti-hero The Punisher from the Marvel Comics Universe. The film is a sequel to the 2004 film The Punisher, directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.
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[edit] Background
[edit] 2004
In February 2004, two months prior to The Punisher's theatrical debut, Lions Gate Entertainment announced the studio's intent to follow the anti-hero film with a sequel. Avi Arad, chairman and CEO of Marvel Studios, expressed his interest in developing the franchise, saying that the second film would "become the fifth Marvel property to become a sequel".[1] In March 2004, the director of the first film, Jonathan Hensleigh, said that he was interested in working with Thomas Jane again for The Punisher 2.[2] In April 2004, Thomas Jane said that the villain for The Punisher 2 would be Jigsaw.[3] In October 2004, Thomas Jane confirmed that the sequel was still in development.[4] In November 2004, Jane said that the studio was interested in making a sequel based on successful DVD sales of The Punisher and was developing the preliminary budget for the follow-up.[5]
[edit] 2005
In March 2005, Marvel Entertainment announced its film slate for the future and included Lions Gate Entertainment's The Punisher 2 for a 2006 release.[6] In April 2005, Lions Gate Entertainment's CEO Jon Feltheimer confirmed at LGF's 2005 fiscal 3Q analyst call that the studio had completed its deal to develop The Punisher 2.[7] In June 2005, Avi Arad indicated the sequel would be among the "handful of Marvel films" to carry the R rating.[8] Prior to July 2005, Avi Arad revealed that the script was being rewritten and that the sequel would start filming within the year.[9] In July 2005, Thomas Jane said that he had put on 12 pounds of muscle in preparation for the sequel and was hoping to make the film in time of fall 2006.[10]
[edit] 2006
In March 2006, The Punisher 2 was announced to be produced in Louisiana.[11] The film was listed in the domestic charter under Lousiana's Secretary of State.[12] In August 2006, Marvel Entertainment revealed a new film slate that included The Punisher 2 on its partial list with production still to be determined.[13] Thomas Jane said that the writer was halfway through a draft and that he believed filming would begin by February 2007. Jane confirmed that the villain Jigsaw, first announced in April 2004, would be in the film. Jane also said that director Jonathan Hensleigh would not be returning to direct the sequel.[14] In addition, Lions Gate Entertainment, amidst the studios returning to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, announced that The Punisher 2 would begin filming within the year.[15] In October 2006, Thomas Jane said the script was due in a couple of weeks, and that it would be "darker, bloodier and more unfriendly than the first one".[16]
[edit] References
- ^ Morris, Clint. "Lions Gate starting on The Punisher 2", Moviehole.net, 2004-02-27. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ P., Ken. "An Interview with Jonathan Hensleigh", IGN, 2004-03-05. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ Keck, William. "Rebecca is quiet at 'Punisher' premiere", USA Today, 2004-04-13. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- ^ "Jane Talks Punisher 2", IGN, 2004-10-26. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ Weiland, Jonah. "Actor Thomas Jane Talks "Bad Planet" and Other Comics Work", Comic Book Resources, 2004-11-22. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ "Marvel Movie Update", IGN, 2005-03-08. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ LGF's 2005 Fiscal 3Q Analyst Call. Lionsgate Forums (2005-04-05). Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ "Arad Reveals New Marvel Movies", ComicBookMovie.com, 2005-06-21. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- ^ Morris, Clint. "Arad on everything comic-to-film", Moviehole.net, 2005-07-01. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ "Jane Beefs Up For Punisher 2", Sci Fi Wire, 2005-07-18. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ "The Punisher 2 to Film in Louisiana", SuperHeroHype.com, 2006-03-11. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ New Domestic Filings: 12/24/05 thru 12/30/05. Louisiana Secretary of State (2005-12-23). Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ "Marvel Reports Q2 2006 Earnings Per Share of $0.19; Raises 2006 EPS Guidance Range to $0.50 - $0.60, Reflecting Tax Benefit and Impact of Share Repurchases", Business Wire, 2006-08-07. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ Phegley, Kiel. "Up Close with Thomas Jane", Wizard Entertainment, 2006-08-17. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ Horn, John. "Take 2 - Filmmakers trickle back to Katrina-devastated New Orleans", The Arizona Republic, 2006-08-18. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ Adler, Shawn, Carroll, Larry. "Movie File: 'Harry Potter,' Brad Pitt, Jason Schwartzman & More", MTV, 2006-10-12. Retrieved on 2006-10-12.
[edit] External links
- The Punisher hype at the SuperHeroHype!
- The Punisher 2 at the Internet Movie Database
| Marvel Comics films | |
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| Single films | Captain America (1991) | Ghost Rider (2007) | Howard the Duck (1986) |
| Franchises |
Blade: Blade (1998) | Blade II (2002) | Blade: Trinity (2004) |
| In development | Iron Man (2008) | The Incredible Hulk (2008) | Ant-Man (2008) | Wolverine | Luke Cage | Deathlok | Gargoyle | Magneto | Namor | The Punisher 2 |
