'Jason Bourne'

[Plasmachick]

Originally Posted by Guydowood

Good point, but keeping in mind the movie series will differ from the book series moving forward. Other then borrowing the 'Legacy' title of the 4th book, the story is obviously changed to introduce us to Renner's character. However it's been said that even though Matt Damon doesn't appear in the movie, his characterization of Jason Bourne is very much felt in the narration of the story. We'll just have to wait and see how audiences react. Besides I for one think Renner has the goods to carry this franchise for his own trilogy then team him and Damon up for a 7th and final film........

The Bourne Book Series is as follows for those who do not know:

The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Ultimatum

All written by Robert Ludlum. He passed the rights to writer Eric Van Lustbader who has penned seven novels thus far....

The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Betrayal
The Bourne Sanction
The Bourne Deception
The Bourne Objective
The Bourne Dominion
The Bourne Imperative

So is Jason Bourne in all of these books?


And LMAO I knew they had no intention of bringing Damon back. It's all about Aaron Cross.

[Walts Ghost]

The Bourne Legacy and Ted sequels confirmed

Universal has confirmed that it’s adding some more sequels to its slate, with follow-ups to both The Bourne Legacy and Ted moving into development. This follows the news that it’s working on a spin-off of sorts to its early summer hit, Snow White And The Huntsman. Only Battleship of its summer movies does not get a sequel, it seems.

In the case of Seth MacFarlane’s swear bear movie, Ted, the decision was as close to a no-brainer as you can get. The film has been a huge hit for the studio, with $217m of takings in the US alone, and a global total that’s about to break $400m. All on a budget of around $50m.

As for The Bourne Legacy? Well, that was a little less clear-cut. The film has performed far below the level of the Matt Damon-headlined Bourne movies, with $104m of takings in America. Outside of the US, it’s not done too much better, adding only $78m to date. Primarily, we might suggest, because it’s a rotten film, that’s petrified of cutting the cord from Jason Bourne.

However, Universal wants more Bourne, it’s been revealed, and we wonder if it might actively pursue an Aaron Cross/Jason Bourne crossover movie. It might be the best chance for the franchise.

No timelines for either Bourne 5 or Ted 2 have been announced. When we know more, we’ll let you know.

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[blu-ray_girl_fan]

They need to give it a rest. Jeremy Renner is good enough of an actor and has enough screen presence to deserve his own spy/action series w/o playing second fiddle to Matt Damon or Tom Cruise. The Bourne Legacy was filled with so much talk about genetic enhancements that I almost walked out of the theater. (And no, I didn't want more action vs. talking. I wanted more stand-alone story and character beats.)

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

They need to give it a rest. Jeremy Renner is good enough of an actor and has enough screen presence to deserve his own spy/action series w/o playing second fiddle to Matt Damon or Tom Cruise. The Bourne Legacy was filled with so much talk about genetic enhancements that I almost walked out of the theater. (And no, I didn't want more action vs. talking. I wanted more stand-alone story and character beats.)

They're whole thing is solely based on brining Damon back, I'm sure. I haven't seem legacy yet, just haven't had the time really, but I love Renner's work. I hear this is pretty much a stepping stone movie though for the next one. Which is fine with me knowing that it'll happen. I really need to see it...

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

They're whole thing is solely based on brining Damon back, I'm sure. I haven't seem legacy yet, just haven't had the time really, but I love Renner's work. I hear this is pretty much a stepping stone movie though for the next one. Which is fine with me knowing that it'll happen. I really need to see it...

Yeah, it seems like a lot of movies are like that now -- two-hour trailers for the next movie.

Prometheus
The Bourne Legacy
Resident Evil: Retribution

[Plasmachick]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

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Universal only said they would work on more Bourne movies. They didn't mention Bourne Legacy specifically. These articles just assume it's gonna be a Bourne Legacy sequel. The original quote from the Universal exec is from the Hollywood Reporter. They couldl go in any direction with the series they want to.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Plasmachick

Universal only said they would work on more Bourne movies. They didn't mention Bourne Legacy specifically. These articles just assume it's gonna be a Bourne Legacy sequel. The original quote from the Universal exec is from the Hollywood Reporter. They couldl go in any direction with the series they want to.

They've been saying that it could go anyway since before the movie came out. I think most assume that it'll be a sequel to Legacy because earlier this year the studio head said he hopes to see Renner in many more Bourne films. Interested to see how this goes.

[Project-Zep]

Will be only seeing if it Damon is brought back...or if Norton actually has a significant and meaning role this time.

I read the plot spoilers and from what I heard this film is just a joke. I don't even consider it canon, consider it more of a cash cow.

[animefan77]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

They need to give it a rest. Jeremy Renner is good enough of an actor and has enough screen presence to deserve his own spy/action series w/o playing second fiddle to Matt Damon or Tom Cruise. The Bourne Legacy was filled with so much talk about genetic enhancements that I almost walked out of the theater. (And no, I didn't want more action vs. talking. I wanted more stand-alone story and character beats.)

I totally agree. Whenever they talked about genetic stuff, it just felt totally off from previous films and took me out from enjoying the movie. It felt to me like this was a sci-fi / comic book movie instead of action / government agent movie that I was expecting. And I hated how it ended.
Total disappointing movie for me. I doubt I will even buy a blu-ray for this movie. If they are making a sequel, I hope they bring and continue Matt Damon's story and just forget about this recent one.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by Project-Zep

Will be only seeing if it Damon is brought back...or if Norton actually has a significant and meaning role this time.

I read the plot spoilers and from what I heard this film is just a joke. I don't even consider it canon, consider it more of a cash cow.

So you're passing judgement on a movie that you haven't even Seen yet?

Norton DID have a Significant & Important role in the film. It was a pretty good movie, albeit somewhat different from what we've grown accustomed to, & that's fine.

[vegeta88]

I definitely want to see a sequel or two to Legacy. While I enjoyed the movie, it felt o incomplete by the end, that I couldn't fully enjoy the story line. I buy a fair amount of films on release day, but this one will have to wait until a sequel that satisfies me story-wise. There is a lot of potential for where the story can go and like the first Bourne movies, they can make this get bigger and bigger. The problem is that they alluded to a bigger story without going there. The other Bourne movies felt pretty complete with each ending.

TL;DR- I want sequels to Legacy.

[Plasmachick]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

So you're passing judgement on a movie that you haven't even Seen yet?

Norton DID have a Significant & Important role in the film. It was a pretty good movie, albeit somewhat different from what we've grown accustomed to, & that's fine.

Yeah he was so important and significant they

[Show spoiler]forgot to include him anywhere in end. They just stopped showing him, lol. Cross gets away and they cut to Pam Landy

I thought the movie was stupid, lol.

[Kryptonic]

It won't happen. $183M worldwide on a budget of $125? No chance of a sequel.

[Plasmachick]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

They've been saying that it could go anyway since before the movie came out. I think most assume that it'll be a sequel to Legacy because earlier this year the studio head said he hopes to see Renner in many more Bourne films. Interested to see how this goes.

Yes Frank Marshall said that. He said a bunch of stuff. He's not the studio head. He's the producer. I could post a quote to an article where he said they could follow Ed Norton's character. As a matter of fact as soon as I find it I will. It could be from the same article. The guy talks a lot.
I believe the reason this thread was started was because he said he wanted Damon and Renner together for Bourne 5 and then the online media took it to mean Bourne and Cross was next on the Universal slate. It's in your OP. And for sure, they will always talk about Bourne films. That's a property they control and will continue to work them whether it be with Jason Bourne, Aaron Cross, or anybody else. But I never read anything that a studio head said about any particular character. If you have it please post the link. The only thing I've read from the head of Universal is what the THR wrote in their article. That was the one liner, about we can expect them to work on more Bourne movies.

[Plasmachick]

http://www.ifc.com/fix/2012/08/bourn...hall-interview

In order to create elite operatives, some chemical engineering was at play. Ed Norton’s character, Eric Byer, is revealed to be the mastermind of all these programs, which he calls “morally indefensible and absolutely necessary.” “He is the ultimate puppeteer,” Marshall said, “and we never had that character before, so that promises a richer area to look at in the future.”

If “The Bourne Legacy” takes off, Marshall said they hope to continue to explore the wider world of the programs, which could include the connections between Eric Byer, Aaron Cross, and perhaps even Jason Bourne as well. Whether or not Damon would return to the franchise depends on the script, Marshall said, noting that until there’s another script, no decision will be made about who would direct the next one. (Damon has made his preference for Paul Greengrass well known).

At what point would the series cease to have Bourne in the title, if Jason Bourne doesn’t make any future appearances? Joking that they could call the next one “Bourne Free,” Marshall admitted, “We don’t know at this point if we’ll continue to focus on [Jason Bourne or Aaron Cross], or just get this world right so we can go in any direction. All possibilities are open.”

This article is more recent than anything else. It was posted online August 9, the day before release and after plenty of reviews.

[Plasmachick]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

It won't happen. $183M worldwide on a budget of $125? No chance of a sequel.

It's not gonna end there. It's still in theaters and has a few more markets to open overseas. Could possibly do 250 before it's all said and done.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

It won't happen. $183M worldwide on a budget of $125? No chance of a sequel.

You keep saying that, but Universal just said they're doing one. So you can stop with your "it won't happen!" thing, because that's not true. ' Bourne 5' is moving forward, for better or for worse.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

You keep saying that, but Universal just said they're doing one. So you can stop with your "it won't happen!" thing, because that's not true. ' Bourne 5' is moving forward, for better or for worse.

Green Lantern 2 supposedly had a green light as well. I don't see a Green Lantern sequel coming anytime soon. Just because somebody says it's going to happen so soon after this one tanked doesn't mean it will.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Green Lantern 2 supposedly had a green light as well. I don't see a Green Lantern sequel coming anytime soon. Just because somebody says it's going to happen so soon after this one tanked doesn't mean it will.

WB never officially green lit another Green lantern. This is actually moving forward, coming from the head of the studio. I think he probably knows what's going on. You'll see Bourne 5, whether it is warranted or not. I'm just playing devil's advocate, because I honestly don't care about the Sequel either way since I haven't seen the new one. But I think it's a pretty safe bet that it's moving forward with this coming from the top of the studio.

Universal is desperate right now, they believe they need franchises to survive. That's why we're getting so many more Fast an Furious films, Bourne, Ted, another Jurassic park, Snow White and the Huntsman, and what have you. They see money in the blockbuster franchises, and they'll pushing forward. Bourne 5 will do just fine if they get Damon on board like they want. Just remember, mission Impossible 3 underperformed as well, but Ghost Protocol was a huge success. Anything can happen.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

WB never officially green lit another Green lantern. This is actually moving forward, coming from the head of the studio. I think he probably knows what's going on. You'll see Bourne 5, whether it is warranted or not. I'm just playing devil's advocate, because I honestly don't care about the Sequel either way since I haven't seen the new one. But I think it's a pretty safe bet that it's moving forward with this coming from the top of the studio.

Universal is desperate right now, they believe they need franchises to survive. That's why we're getting so many more Fast an Furious films, Bourne, Ted, another Jurassic park, Snow White and the Huntsman, and what have you. They see money in the blockbuster franchises, and they'll pushing forward. Bourne 5 will do just fine if they get Damon on board like they want. Just remember, mission Impossible 3 underperformed as well, but Ghost Protocol was a huge success. Anything can happen.

The difference with the films you mentioned - Fast & Furious, Snow White, Jurassic Park, and Ted - is that those films were very successful for the studio and sequels are warranted and will likely be profitable for the studio since the predecessors were. And M:I-3, while not as successful as the previous two, still managed nearly $400M worldwide six years ago which turned a substantial profit, especially once home video sales are factored into the equation. Bourne Legacy has underperformed both at the domestic box office and abroad. If there's not money to be made, they won't risk hundreds of millions on what will most assuredly be another weak performer at the box office.