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Old 01-03-2009, 02:08 AM   #1
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I know there's a lot of Horror film fans here so I thought I'd post this find on Scream 4 from Worst Previews:

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HorrorMovies has received some news about the upcoming fourth "Scream" movie, which could end up being a sequel or a reboot of the franchise.

If it is a reboot, the new "Scream" film should have a new cast, but Jamie Kennedy recently revealed to iFMagazine that he will reprise his role as Randy Meeks even though his character was killed off in the second film.

He also mentioned that the rest of the cast would be a mixture of new characters with "old faces that you wouldn't believe" and will involve director Wes Craven in some way.

Tentative script writer Michael T. Kennedy has previously stated that most of the old characters, including Sidney Prescott, have been written into the script one last time. That makes the fourth installment seem more like a sequel.

At this point, The Weinstein Company is looking over the script and trying to decide if they will go with it. Craven might be interested in returning to helm and has reportedly even sat down with Neve Campbell to talk to her about doing the new movie.

More information should start being released, since "Scream 4" is set to begin production early this year.
Anyone excited about a Scream 4? What would be better a reboot or a direct sequel?
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i'm not sure how i feel. on one hand this sounds like a lot of fun. on the other hand, i see epic fail on the horizon.
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i'm not sure how i feel. on one hand this sounds like a lot of fun. on the other hand, i see epic fail on the horizon.
I agree
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Well that is rather interesting!

I really do hope it is not going to be a reboot... there have been too many of them lately, and although Scream is a good movie, it's not worthy to have a reboot. Sequel or Prequel, I don't really care... I just hope this will better than #3. If they can get it together this might start a new line of slasher films once again (hopefully away from all those dreadful torture flicks!).

I for one am now looking forward to more news about this project!
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I liked all 3 and I think the third was misjudged. I hope the trilogy comes to blu soon!!!
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I liked all 3 and I think the third was misjudged. I hope the trilogy comes to blu soon!!!
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I liked all 3 and I think the third was misjudged. I hope the trilogy comes to blu soon!!!
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hey guys i found this on a thread on IMDB.com it seems pretty interesting if this is true let me know what you think

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Hi

I work with The Weinstein Company who are working with Dimension films to make Scream 4 happen. I know there's a few people on the boards who are scared that revamping the series and making a forth movie will ruin the series but believe me when I say the franchise is in good hands. I'm very excited about the project because I'm a big fan of the Scream movies myself and am here to keep you up to date with infomation about the movie. Bash me if you want and call me a liar but I'm only here to keep you die hard fans in the know.

Firstly, every day we make progress with the making of this movie, although it is very slow progress. Writers have been drafting a story and today they completed it. It took them about a week to draft. If it gets the heads up it will be transformed into a script which will be written by Kevin Williamson. I don't know anything about the plot but I probably will soon. Once the script is done we will probably begin filming after christmas-early January. The Scream 4 IMDb page is very correct at the moment about the release date. We are hoping for a Summer 2010 release, depending on other movie's released that time and how confident the production company are with the final outcome.

David and Courtney are coming back for the forth movie along with Neve who has said she's coming back aslong as the price is right. At the moment we're in talks with their people about negotiating there pay. This goes for Wes too. There has been talk about Jamie Kennedy reprising his role as Randy...this is 100% not true. Jamie was asked about playing the Randy character a few years ago when Dimensions were close to doing a forth but however this is no longer the case.

If you have any questions I'll try and answer them if any relevant info comes up. Please only reply if what you're going to say is serious. I'll keep you up to date with more details as they come.

Thankyou

******************************

A production meeting was held earlier today and the story got the go ahead and will be made into a script. They talked about casting and drew up a wish list. Neve, David, Courtney and Wes are all back for definate. The production meeting touched upon the soundtrack. It was pretty much a unanomous decision that we would use the origional score from the first three movies. We felt it was only right to. We also spoke a little about sets; new and old. The office I work for are still in the dark about the story but we get the drafts with our brief very, very soon. But I can reveal that one of the sets they're bringing back is the school coridor and school bathroom from the first Scream. There's also talk about a new set; Woodsboro square, which I can only guess is the centre of the town. Don't know too much about that at the moment.

Also, I read a recent article about someone's script being read. The producers read about 4 different scripts but felt that none of them took it too the next level, and instead just took elements from the first three movies to make a movie. They all lacked the surprise element and failed to move the story along but did however bring other elements that the producers liked and forwarded to the writers. But we have our story, and the script if being written very soon.

******************************

Just another quick update; The Prescott home featured from the first Scream is also being revamped and will be used in the forth movie, as will Sydney's home from when we last saw her in the 3rd movie. Another new set is Dewey and Gale's home which is apparently a mansion set in the Hollywood hills.

******************************

Another small production meeting was held to discuss the opening of the movie. Kevin Williamson is in the process of writing a script and has written two different openings. One is a murder, following the pattern of the previous three movies and the other was a dream sequence featuring Sidney. The offices all came together to vote and it was quite a mixed reaction, but the majority voted for a traditional killing to open the movie. While the dream sequence opening will probably not be filmed, I think they're planning on storyboarding it and featuring it on the DVD.

Also probably the most exciting news for me was that I recieved my brief. This basically informs me of my duties, jobs I or my office need to fulfil, schedule, dates to remember, deadlines, production plans and most importantly, on the front pages was the final draft of the movie that Kevin Williamson is currently turning into a script! Im looking at it right now! It would be easy to just copy and paste the all 11 pages but obviously that would spoil the movie. I'll try and answer any questions you have regarding it though.

The structure of the movie is much like the first three, they've tried not to change too much and stick to what they know the fans like. It's as if the movie didn't come out so many years later, although the movie is set 20 years after Scream 3. What stood out to me is the body count. I think when I counted there was 8 killings, 2 of which are off screen. I don't know about anyone else but I thought the origional movies had alot more murders. So if you only watch the movies for the blood and gore, then you'll probably be dissapointed. This movie most definately focuses more on the mystery than making a typically "scary movie". From reading the draft, It feels this movie will be more like the third movie than any of the others. Gale does a lot of detective work which is sure to be funny, and the thing with the photographs and the clues written on the back continues. There's also the element of Hollywood in the movie, like in the third as Gale has her own talk show and has written further books based on the murders. The movie is also littered with small homages to the first film that the die-hard fans will love!

There's been loads of rumors buzzing around the offices about casting news but I don't want to say anything until I know that it could potentially be true.

******************************

Another minor update; My office had a meeting also. I don't think I've mentioned before that the section I work on is marketing, promoting, advertising, dealing with press releases, etc... mainly working with pre and post-production rather than production of the movie itself. We got talking about a sypnosis to release to the public and discussed different marketing tactics within the advertising. We've decided to release not just one sypnosis, but two, marketing the film in two different lights. The first as the next Scream film in the series, carrying on from 3, which it does. Whereas the other markets the movie as a slasher film, focusing on a backstory within the movie, targeting a more teenage audience. We wrote up a couple different versions of the sypnosis and are still drafting for a final one to release later this year. They don't give too much away but it's still very exciting.

I'm also going to tell a bit more about the story as it's too amazing to keep to myself! As mentioned in a post of mine, It's set 20 years after the last movie. Sid has got married (Not to Kincaid can I add), gave birth then got a divorce. She lives in a home with her son Sam, tucked away, much like the house we last saw her living in at the end of Scream 3. She hasn't spoke to Dewey and Gale for years, who are now living in L.A. Dewey has retired and Gale has her own talk show and is as ruthless and determined as ever. I'll tell you more about casting and other characters later. Any questions ?

*******************************

Jessica Rose has signed on to appear in Scream 4. I am unsure which character she is playing but I am guessing she will play the character of Jess Taylor who is Sidney's son's girlfriend. There are some casting rumors flying around the office I work in but I am not sure if anything is true or false so I am trying to get to the bottom of these for you guys.

*******************************

I've read the final draft for the movie a couple of times now and the more I read it and discuss it with colleagues, I realise more and more things. They've really played around with the "rules of a horror movie" this time round. They're going back to the basic rules from the first movie, and it's simple. If the characters in the movie play by these rules...they'll survive. Once you see the film it will be more clear and you'll see how it plays out. It's very clever and well thought out. Nothing complicating the storyline though.

******************************

Another thing I might add is that the ending does leave it open for a 5th. I can't see how they would go about it or what plot they would have as the final scene of the movie messes up the structure of your typical Scream movie. If they did a 5th I think that there is a big possiblity of using Neve, David and Courtney yet again, but maybe the plot focusing more on Sid's son. It's hard trying to explain to people that don't know the ending, but trust me, it's great! Also, I heard a 5th movie obviously rely's on the success of Scream 4. If they were to do a 5th also, it would be the last in the series. No Scream 6.

Also more casting news. I found out that Jessica Rose will play Jess Taylor, Sidney's son's girlfriend. Lawrence Hecht is reprising his role as Neil Prescott. He only has a small part. Small but quite significant. Also actor William Luke has signed on to play Detective Field. And before you ask, when this infomation is released to the public is unknown to me.

******************************

For a couple of days now, there's been a buzz around the office about the studio and producers talking to various actors people about appearing in Scream 4. These actors are Willem Dafoe, Denise Richards and Shia LaBeouf. While things look likely that Willem and Denise will appear in the movie, a few people have been a bit dubious that Denise will overshadow the movie with her personal life, but are confident the role is perfect for her, as am I. Also Shia is apparently a big fan of the franchise but people are worried he is now too mature to play a 17-18 year old teen. Apparently he wants to be apart of the movie but doesn't want step back into such a young role. If cast, Shia will most probably play Sid's son; Sam, and Denise will play the role of Vivian Stone, Sidney's ex-husbands new girlfriend. It's not a very big part. I am unsure at this point which character Willem will play.

******************************

A couple of days ago I mentioned that this movie will be marketed to appeal to two different audiences. We've come up with a final sypnosis that is being approved by the producers and the studio. It took a few re-writes but here are two very rough early drafts...

"Twenty years have passed since the Woodsboro murders
appeared to have come to an end. Recently divorced Sidney
Prescott; living in solitude with an eighteen year old son named Sam.
Gale and Dewey Riley, happily married tucked away in the
Hollywood hills with the success of Gales 5 books based on the
events that took place all those years ago. But now menacing
phone-calls and horrific letters have reunited them to complete
the story. With the body count rising and the mystery thickening,
the trio are against the clock to unravel the scream they thought had
ended."

"Sam, an 18 year old student with a disturbing family background
is finding school life tough until things get a whole lot scarier.
A stranger with a love for scary movies starts killing those with a link
to his mothers horrific past, playing by the rules of a horror movie.
Never have sex. Never say you'll be right back and never scream."

******************************

I asked around a bit today about the casting and I found out that Willem Dafoe will play the character Dale Sanderson. This is Sidney's ex who is now dating Vivian; Denise Richards character. While things aren't set in stone yet, I think things are just being finalized. Shia's people are still in talks. Also I know lots of people have been concerned about the ages of the characters, so I'm trying to get to the bottom of this to find out there exact ages in Scream 4.

*******************************

I got someone from upstairs to e-mail me some stuff about the characters. I told them it would help us with the sypnosis more even though we've practically finished it. Here's bascially what it's about...

Sidney Prescott - 40-41 : Main Character
Dewey Riley- 46-47 : Retired
Gale Riley-Weathers - 47-48 : Talk show host
Sam Prescott - 17-18 : Sidney's son
Neil Prescott - 63-64 : Sidney's father
Dale Sanderson - 47-48 : Sidney's ex husband; Sam's father
Vivian Stone - 37-38 : Dale's girlfriend
Jess Taylor- 17-18 : Sam's girlfriend
Zack Mevo - 17-18 : Sam's friend
Boore - 47-48 : Detective
Field - 24-25 : Detective
Anita - 49-50 : Gale and Dewey's maid
Bella - 18-19 : Anita's daughter
Mo Scott - 17-18 : : Second victim
Carrie Baker - 21-22 : First victim
Principal Carter - 48-49 : School principal

The less important characters are nearer the bottom of the list.

******************************

Today I found out some more about another casting rumour. I wanted to know if there was some truth to it before I posted and apparently there is. Justin Long is in talks to play the character Zack Mevo. I personally can't see anyone else play this character. This goes for Denise Richards character too. It's as if it was written for them.

******************************

My summary of the story that was attached to my brief has been updated on the last page.

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Kevin submitted the final edit of the script THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER. Filming begins late February.
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i'm not sure how i feel. on one hand this sounds like a lot of fun. on the other hand, i see epic fail on the horizon.
With Denise Richards in it, Scream 4 will, 1,000,000-1, be an epic fail. Her career is pretty much dead.

Even the former Mrs. Charlie Sheen admits to her career being pretty much dead and wants it to end as soon as possible as a result (so do I, for the win). I absolutely cannot stand Denise Richards. She is both a dreadful actress and a dreadful person. The only way I will go see Scream 4 is if her character gets killed in it. Otherwise, count me out for Scream 4.

Charlie Sheen is more dreadful as a person than Denise Richards is as an actress and as a person. But Charlie Sheen is a decent actor. However, Charlie Sheen is incredibly far from a stellar actor.

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hey guys i found this on a thread on IMDB.com it seems pretty interesting if this is true let me know what you think

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UPDATED Wed Dec 24 2008 12:10:54


Hi

I work with The Weinstein Company who are working with Dimension films to make Scream 4 happen. I know there's a few people on the boards who are scared that revamping the series and making a forth movie will ruin the series but believe me when I say the franchise is in good hands. I'm very excited about the project because I'm a big fan of the Scream movies myself and am here to keep you up to date with infomation about the movie. Bash me if you want and call me a liar but I'm only here to keep you die hard fans in the know.

Firstly, every day we make progress with the making of this movie, although it is very slow progress. Writers have been drafting a story and today they completed it. It took them about a week to draft. If it gets the heads up it will be transformed into a script which will be written by Kevin Williamson. I don't know anything about the plot but I probably will soon. Once the script is done we will probably begin filming after christmas-early January. The Scream 4 IMDb page is very correct at the moment about the release date. We are hoping for a Summer 2010 release, depending on other movie's released that time and how confident the production company are with the final outcome.

David and Courtney are coming back for the forth movie along with Neve who has said she's coming back aslong as the price is right. At the moment we're in talks with their people about negotiating there pay. This goes for Wes too. There has been talk about Jamie Kennedy reprising his role as Randy...this is 100% not true. Jamie was asked about playing the Randy character a few years ago when Dimensions were close to doing a forth but however this is no longer the case.

If you have any questions I'll try and answer them if any relevant info comes up. Please only reply if what you're going to say is serious. I'll keep you up to date with more details as they come.

Thankyou

******************************

A production meeting was held earlier today and the story got the go ahead and will be made into a script. They talked about casting and drew up a wish list. Neve, David, Courtney and Wes are all back for definate. The production meeting touched upon the soundtrack. It was pretty much a unanomous decision that we would use the origional score from the first three movies. We felt it was only right to. We also spoke a little about sets; new and old. The office I work for are still in the dark about the story but we get the drafts with our brief very, very soon. But I can reveal that one of the sets they're bringing back is the school coridor and school bathroom from the first Scream. There's also talk about a new set; Woodsboro square, which I can only guess is the centre of the town. Don't know too much about that at the moment.

Also, I read a recent article about someone's script being read. The producers read about 4 different scripts but felt that none of them took it too the next level, and instead just took elements from the first three movies to make a movie. They all lacked the surprise element and failed to move the story along but did however bring other elements that the producers liked and forwarded to the writers. But we have our story, and the script if being written very soon.

******************************

Just another quick update; The Prescott home featured from the first Scream is also being revamped and will be used in the forth movie, as will Sydney's home from when we last saw her in the 3rd movie. Another new set is Dewey and Gale's home which is apparently a mansion set in the Hollywood hills.

******************************

Another small production meeting was held to discuss the opening of the movie. Kevin Williamson is in the process of writing a script and has written two different openings. One is a murder, following the pattern of the previous three movies and the other was a dream sequence featuring Sidney. The offices all came together to vote and it was quite a mixed reaction, but the majority voted for a traditional killing to open the movie. While the dream sequence opening will probably not be filmed, I think they're planning on storyboarding it and featuring it on the DVD.

Also probably the most exciting news for me was that I recieved my brief. This basically informs me of my duties, jobs I or my office need to fulfil, schedule, dates to remember, deadlines, production plans and most importantly, on the front pages was the final draft of the movie that Kevin Williamson is currently turning into a script! Im looking at it right now! It would be easy to just copy and paste the all 11 pages but obviously that would spoil the movie. I'll try and answer any questions you have regarding it though.

The structure of the movie is much like the first three, they've tried not to change too much and stick to what they know the fans like. It's as if the movie didn't come out so many years later, although the movie is set 20 years after Scream 3. What stood out to me is the body count. I think when I counted there was 8 killings, 2 of which are off screen. I don't know about anyone else but I thought the origional movies had alot more murders. So if you only watch the movies for the blood and gore, then you'll probably be dissapointed. This movie most definately focuses more on the mystery than making a typically "scary movie". From reading the draft, It feels this movie will be more like the third movie than any of the others. Gale does a lot of detective work which is sure to be funny, and the thing with the photographs and the clues written on the back continues. There's also the element of Hollywood in the movie, like in the third as Gale has her own talk show and has written further books based on the murders. The movie is also littered with small homages to the first film that the die-hard fans will love!

There's been loads of rumors buzzing around the offices about casting news but I don't want to say anything until I know that it could potentially be true.

******************************

Another minor update; My office had a meeting also. I don't think I've mentioned before that the section I work on is marketing, promoting, advertising, dealing with press releases, etc... mainly working with pre and post-production rather than production of the movie itself. We got talking about a sypnosis to release to the public and discussed different marketing tactics within the advertising. We've decided to release not just one sypnosis, but two, marketing the film in two different lights. The first as the next Scream film in the series, carrying on from 3, which it does. Whereas the other markets the movie as a slasher film, focusing on a backstory within the movie, targeting a more teenage audience. We wrote up a couple different versions of the sypnosis and are still drafting for a final one to release later this year. They don't give too much away but it's still very exciting.

I'm also going to tell a bit more about the story as it's too amazing to keep to myself! As mentioned in a post of mine, It's set 20 years after the last movie. Sid has got married (Not to Kincaid can I add), gave birth then got a divorce. She lives in a home with her son Sam, tucked away, much like the house we last saw her living in at the end of Scream 3. She hasn't spoke to Dewey and Gale for years, who are now living in L.A. Dewey has retired and Gale has her own talk show and is as ruthless and determined as ever. I'll tell you more about casting and other characters later. Any questions ?

*******************************

Jessica Rose has signed on to appear in Scream 4. I am unsure which character she is playing but I am guessing she will play the character of Jess Taylor who is Sidney's son's girlfriend. There are some casting rumors flying around the office I work in but I am not sure if anything is true or false so I am trying to get to the bottom of these for you guys.

*******************************

I've read the final draft for the movie a couple of times now and the more I read it and discuss it with colleagues, I realise more and more things. They've really played around with the "rules of a horror movie" this time round. They're going back to the basic rules from the first movie, and it's simple. If the characters in the movie play by these rules...they'll survive. Once you see the film it will be more clear and you'll see how it plays out. It's very clever and well thought out. Nothing complicating the storyline though.

******************************

Another thing I might add is that the ending does leave it open for a 5th. I can't see how they would go about it or what plot they would have as the final scene of the movie messes up the structure of your typical Scream movie. If they did a 5th I think that there is a big possiblity of using Neve, David and Courtney yet again, but maybe the plot focusing more on Sid's son. It's hard trying to explain to people that don't know the ending, but trust me, it's great! Also, I heard a 5th movie obviously rely's on the success of Scream 4. If they were to do a 5th also, it would be the last in the series. No Scream 6.

Also more casting news. I found out that Jessica Rose will play Jess Taylor, Sidney's son's girlfriend. Lawrence Hecht is reprising his role as Neil Prescott. He only has a small part. Small but quite significant. Also actor William Luke has signed on to play Detective Field. And before you ask, when this infomation is released to the public is unknown to me.

******************************

For a couple of days now, there's been a buzz around the office about the studio and producers talking to various actors people about appearing in Scream 4. These actors are Willem Dafoe, Denise Richards and Shia LaBeouf. While things look likely that Willem and Denise will appear in the movie, a few people have been a bit dubious that Denise will overshadow the movie with her personal life, but are confident the role is perfect for her, as am I. Also Shia is apparently a big fan of the franchise but people are worried he is now too mature to play a 17-18 year old teen. Apparently he wants to be apart of the movie but doesn't want step back into such a young role. If cast, Shia will most probably play Sid's son; Sam, and Denise will play the role of Vivian Stone, Sidney's ex-husbands new girlfriend. It's not a very big part. I am unsure at this point which character Willem will play.

******************************

A couple of days ago I mentioned that this movie will be marketed to appeal to two different audiences. We've come up with a final sypnosis that is being approved by the producers and the studio. It took a few re-writes but here are two very rough early drafts...

"Twenty years have passed since the Woodsboro murders
appeared to have come to an end. Recently divorced Sidney
Prescott; living in solitude with an eighteen year old son named Sam.
Gale and Dewey Riley, happily married tucked away in the
Hollywood hills with the success of Gales 5 books based on the
events that took place all those years ago. But now menacing
phone-calls and horrific letters have reunited them to complete
the story. With the body count rising and the mystery thickening,
the trio are against the clock to unravel the scream they thought had
ended."

"Sam, an 18 year old student with a disturbing family background
is finding school life tough until things get a whole lot scarier.
A stranger with a love for scary movies starts killing those with a link
to his mothers horrific past, playing by the rules of a horror movie.
Never have sex. Never say you'll be right back and never scream."

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I asked around a bit today about the casting and I found out that Willem Dafoe will play the character Dale Sanderson. This is Sidney's ex who is now dating Vivian; Denise Richards character. While things aren't set in stone yet, I think things are just being finalized. Shia's people are still in talks. Also I know lots of people have been concerned about the ages of the characters, so I'm trying to get to the bottom of this to find out there exact ages in Scream 4.

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I got someone from upstairs to e-mail me some stuff about the characters. I told them it would help us with the sypnosis more even though we've practically finished it. Here's bascially what it's about...

Sidney Prescott - 40-41 : Main Character
Dewey Riley- 46-47 : Retired
Gale Riley-Weathers - 47-48 : Talk show host
Sam Prescott - 17-18 : Sidney's son
Neil Prescott - 63-64 : Sidney's father
Dale Sanderson - 47-48 : Sidney's ex husband; Sam's father
Vivian Stone - 37-38 : Dale's girlfriend
Jess Taylor- 17-18 : Sam's girlfriend
Zack Mevo - 17-18 : Sam's friend
Boore - 47-48 : Detective
Field - 24-25 : Detective
Anita - 49-50 : Gale and Dewey's maid
Bella - 18-19 : Anita's daughter
Mo Scott - 17-18 : : Second victim
Carrie Baker - 21-22 : First victim
Principal Carter - 48-49 : School principal

The less important characters are nearer the bottom of the list.

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Today I found out some more about another casting rumour. I wanted to know if there was some truth to it before I posted and apparently there is. Justin Long is in talks to play the character Zack Mevo. I personally can't see anyone else play this character. This goes for Denise Richards character too. It's as if it was written for them.

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My summary of the story that was attached to my brief has been updated on the last page.

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Kevin submitted the final edit of the script THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER. Filming begins late February.
NICE! Most of that is great news! But it better be R!
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NICE! Most of that is great news! But it better be R!
oh man..quite the quote you've got there
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This franchise should be kept dead. I loved the first one but each sequel got lamer and lamer. I would prefer Hollywood focus on new ideas and scripts instead of drudging up old franchises.
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I liked the trilogy, but I agree with Clark Kent. Don't bring back something that has no place or reason to be brought back.
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For a couple of days now, there's been a buzz around the office about the studio and producers talking to various actors people about appearing in Scream 4. These actors are Willem Dafoe, Denise Richards and Shia LaBeouf.
If he's in it he should play a cop like he played in Boondock Saints, and have a death scene like the one in Platoon.

No.

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I like the trilogy but I find it impossible to believe this will be done well. so many things would have to be true for it to be worth seeing...
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While all sorts of rumors have been floating around the web over the past six months, we've been digging and digging to get the real story on Dimension Films' Scream 4. Today we have an update that comes from a 100% reliable source, although I can't use names. Things have been pretty silent since the film was officially announced back in July, but now we have the skinny, all of which can be read beyond the break.

While SCREAM 4 is still very much in the early stages of development, we have a few exclusive facts to kick start the hype.

Fact #1: Kevin Williamson (writer of two of the SCREAM films (character credit on third)) is going to start writing a draft, although it may or may not become the shooting script (which is typical).

Fact #2: Wes Craven may or may not direct, but there is a very good possibility that he will return.

Fact #3: They are making financial offers to David Arquette, Courtney Cox Arquette and Neve Campbell to play cameos.

Fact #4: This will be a younger version of the SCREAM movies.

I am very excited about this film, suck or no suck.
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I am very excited about this film, suck or no suck.
...if only to get the original 3 on blu-ray
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...if only to get the original 3 on blu-ray
UGHHHHHHHHHh, would save up for a day one purchase.
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