Lethal Weapon 5 Waits on Mel Gibson’s Approval - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 09-27-2008, 05:54 AM

Love all the Lethal Weapon movies. I grew up with the earlier ones. Here's this new information on part 5...

In August it was revealed that Shane Black was working on a screenplay for Lethal Weapon 5. When news hit earlier this week that Black had signed on to direct Cold Warrior for Universal, we assumed that the momentum for a new Lethal Weapon film had died. Entertainment Weekly reveals that producer Joel Silver is waiting on series star Mel Gibson’s approval of Black’s treatment for the fifth film. Apparently, the story introduces a new pair of young NYPD police officers, and Silver needs Gibson’s approval before moving forward. And Black still intends to direct the fifth film in the series.

Red Hood · 09-27-2008, 05:56 AM

Make Mad Max 4!

arush5268d · 09-27-2008, 05:56 AM

Lethal Weapon 5 without Mel, and in NYC? No way Jose. They can't bribe ol' Mel with enough alcohol to make him go for this!

Bobby Henderson · 09-27-2008, 06:25 AM

Lethal Weapon 5: The Geritol Factor.

Arriving in Bingo parlors and mall walking circuits nationwide, 2011. Wear your space age mall walking goggles.

Daredevil666 · 09-27-2008, 07:01 AM

This look like a reboot, with Mel in the role of the superior police officer. Should be good to relaunch this series for the 21st century. I trust Shane Black.

Rob71 · 09-27-2008, 11:09 AM

Will Mel take over the "I'm gettin' too old for this s***" line then?

jadedeath · 09-27-2008, 02:53 PM

This has the potential to be as bad as Indy 4.

I wonder if they'll have Riggs jump into a lead lined fridge in order to avoid a nuclear blast.

Logan

grip24 · 09-27-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadedeath

This has the potential to be as bad as Indy 4.

I wonder if they'll have Riggs jump into a lead lined fridge in order to avoid a nuclear blast.

Logan

I hope not....Plan 9 from outer space was better then Indy 4...

jmlalit5 · 09-28-2008, 06:42 PM

Looks like Shane Black is officially directing.

http://www.worstpreviews.com/headlin...=10239&count=0

arush5268d · 09-28-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadedeath

This has the potential to be as bad as Indy 4.

I wonder if they'll have Riggs jump into a lead lined fridge in order to avoid a nuclear blast.

Logan

Chuck Norris' skin is lead lined

GORT · 09-28-2008, 08:31 PM

What are they going to do have them chase the bad guys in motorized wheel chairs with machine guns mounted on them

Leopold BUTTERS · 09-28-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FEP3108

What are they going to do have them chase the bad guys in motorized wheel chairs with machine guns mounted on them

Sounds entertaining to me.

GreenScar · 09-28-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Henderson

Lethal Weapon 5: The Geritol Factor.

Arriving in Bingo parlors and mall walking circuits nationwide, 2011. Wear your space age mall walking goggles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FEP3108

What are they going to do have them chase the bad guys in motorized wheel chairs with machine guns mounted on them

Guys, Gibson is only 52 I believe.

Verbal · 09-29-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dvdvision

I trust Shane Black.

I don't...his screenplay for the original Lethal Weapon was solid, but it was Gibson and Glover (under Dick Donner's direction) that really made it work. And what has Shane Black done since?

scott87 · 09-29-2008, 09:18 AM

i will go and see it...will be good to see what happens...but you got to have the whole cast from previous films

hobx · 09-29-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbal

I don't...his screenplay for the original Lethal Weapon was solid, but it was Gibson and Glover (under Dick Donner's direction) that really made it work. And what has Shane Black done since?

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang for one, which, if you haven't seen yet, shame on you! Get out there and order it on blu now!

GreenScar · 10-08-2008, 04:30 AM

It's True - Lethal Weapon 5 on the Fast Track at Warner Brothers

IGN talked with actor Columbus Short earlier today who confirmed the rumors that he is up for a role in the sequel and that the film is on the fast track at Warner Brothers. Apparently Short might play Murtaugh's son and hints that indeed both Mel Gibson and Danny Glover will be back.

Grant Matrix · 10-08-2008, 01:43 PM

Personally, I would love to see Chris Rock and Colin Ferrell as the new duo!!

AintNoSin · 10-08-2008, 09:59 PM

Two was enough for this franchise... Please God, not five.

blu-bee · 10-08-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

Will Mel take over the "I'm gettin' too old for this s***" line then?

+1

09-27-2008, 05:54 AM	#1
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Lethal Weapon 5 Waits on Mel Gibson’s Approval Love all the Lethal Weapon movies. I grew up with the earlier ones. Here's this new information on part 5... In August it was revealed that Shane Black was working on a screenplay for Lethal Weapon 5. When news hit earlier this week that Black had signed on to direct Cold Warrior for Universal, we assumed that the momentum for a new Lethal Weapon film had died. Entertainment Weekly reveals that producer Joel Silver is waiting on series star Mel Gibson’s approval of Black’s treatment for the fifth film. Apparently, the story introduces a new pair of young NYPD police officers, and Silver needs Gibson’s approval before moving forward. And Black still intends to direct the fifth film in the series.

09-28-2008, 06:42 PM	#9
jmlalit5 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:112	Lethal Weapon 5 Finally Confirmed Looks like Shane Black is officially directing. http://www.worstpreviews.com/headlin...=10239&count=0

10-08-2008, 04:30 AM	#17
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Somewhat of a confirmation It's True - Lethal Weapon 5 on the Fast Track at Warner Brothers IGN talked with actor Columbus Short earlier today who confirmed the rumors that he is up for a role in the sequel and that the film is on the fast track at Warner Brothers. Apparently Short might play Murtaugh's son and hints that indeed both Mel Gibson and Danny Glover will be back.

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arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Lethal Weapon 5 without Mel, and in NYC? No way Jose. They can't bribe ol' Mel with enough alcohol to make him go for this!

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Bobby Henderson Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Oklahoma Blu-ray collection:96 Blu-ray reviews: 12	Lethal Weapon 5: The Geritol Factor. Arriving in Bingo parlors and mall walking circuits nationwide, 2011. Wear your space age mall walking goggles.

09-27-2008, 07:01 AM	#5
Daredevil666 Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Future Earth Blu-ray reviews:1	This look like a reboot, with Mel in the role of the superior police officer. Should be good to relaunch this series for the 21st century. I trust Shane Black.

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jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	This has the potential to be as bad as Indy 4. I wonder if they'll have Riggs jump into a lead lined fridge in order to avoid a nuclear blast. Logan

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