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doctorD · 05-28-2010, 06:45 PM

Die Hard: In Space Where No One Can Hear You Scream!

blu-mike · 06-09-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Last night, Harry posted a piece indicating that the long gestating DIE HARD 5 might be called DIE HARD 24/7 (HERE).

This prompted a correspondence from an...established creative talent within the entertainment industry. Someone known to AICN, who could feasibly be known to you as well if you heard his/her name... someone who drops AICN a line from time to time to offer welcomed clarity on frustratingly vague newsbits.

This time, she/he wanted to let us know how DIE HARD 24/7 got the name none of us seem to like. Ironically, what a few Talkbackers were joking about beneath Harry's article (linked above) turns out to be true.

At one point, The Powers That Be at Fox mulled an idea - DIE HARD 5 and the TV show 24 were to cross over. The intent was for Kiefer Sutherland to appear as Jack Bauer in an adventure with Bruce Willis' John McClane. Hence...DIE HARD 24/7.

Our dude/lady didn't know how much development was actually put into this notion, but she/he believes the project didn't pan out because Kiefer was more interested in launching his own 24 movie franchise (still said to be in the works) than doing buddy shtick in Bruce's already established series. Which leaves some questions. Are we just now getting wind of an older title that has since been abandoned? Did they keep the title because they thought it was good, but are using it for some entirely different DH sequel conceit? Or, if DIE HARD 24/7 is actually still in play as a title, is there still a specific reason for using it?

I'll be the first to admit that, at face value, this notion sounds like the pitiful ranting of a wizzened fanboy. Again, though, this comes from a source we view as reasonably credible. Is there a margin for error? Absolutely, but not too likely in this case. Food for thought and fun to speculate about. So, let you imaginations run wild...

We'll let you know if we hear anything else about this...

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/45415

Foggy · 06-09-2010, 08:51 PM

What a stupid name

DetroitSportsFan · 06-09-2010, 08:54 PM

I bet the final product won't be named that.

Rblu-Dblu · 06-09-2010, 08:56 PM

Glad the crossover didn't pan out. The world isnt big enough to hold John McClane and Jack Bauer.

anomynous · 06-09-2010, 10:02 PM

Let's not act like a 24/Die Hard crossover isn't a good idea.........at least on paper

OrlandoEastwood · 06-09-2010, 10:06 PM

Die Hard and 24 should not mix. PASS!

PH3AR · 06-09-2010, 10:07 PM

I am a huge Die Hard fan and I think the name is stupid, and DH4 is a horrible movie so I am hoping/praying this will be better than 4

Batman1980 · 06-09-2010, 10:09 PM

Two completely different franchises, this would be the first Die Hard movie I pass on if they do this.

STARSCREAM · 06-09-2010, 10:55 PM

Would have been a completely idiotic decision to do that!!!! Sometimes just when I think the studios can't do anything stupider they go and pull something out like this!!! I love the Die Hard series and it has no business being crossed over, especially with 24. Let me guess, there would have been a mole in the department.

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It seems like they thought, hey marvel is crossing over all their movies and characters and people are eating it up so lets cross over Die hard and 24. Yeah, Marvel does do it because that's how it's supposed to be!!!

vegeta88 · 06-09-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by anomynous

Let's not act like a 24/Die Hard crossover isn't a good idea.........at least on paper

I agree and I would probably see the film and have a geek stroke during it, but it wouldn't work out IMO. The franchises are just too different in format and style. I was glad to read that this would probably lead to each getting a film though.

Buddy Christ · 06-09-2010, 11:56 PM

Not happening.

I'm sticking with

LIVE AND LET DIE HARD

Where Bruce goes to the UN then Jamaica with Dr Quinn medicine woman while drinking 7Up then gets almost eaten by a mechanical shark named Gruber!

FTW

DetroitSportsFan · 06-10-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

Glad the crossover didn't pan out. The world isnt big enough to hold John McClane and Jack Bauer.

Jack didn't want to take a backseat to John.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 06-10-2010, 04:14 AM

My main hope for Die Hard 5 is for it to go back to being rated R like it is meant to be. I liked Live Free Or Die Hard but it really should have been R from the get go instead of a unrated DVD release and theatrical Blu.

ScarredLungs · 06-10-2010, 04:19 AM

These are two completely different series. Mixing them would not work out well.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 06-10-2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ex Accountant

Die Hard mixing with 24 - No thank you.
Die Hard vs. Predator - Bring it!!

No predator stands a chance against John McClane.

Foggy · 06-10-2010, 09:34 AM

I still stand on my idea, Bring Back Hans Gruber

Batman Begins · 06-10-2010, 11:49 AM

Let's get James Bond into the mix

I'm glad this didn't want happen.

opterasis · 06-10-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PH3AR

DH4 is a horrible movie

False.

Raul4510 · 06-10-2010, 05:23 PM

This has me thinking that Jack and John will be together in the next Die Hard film because this is FOX we are talking about. They will save money by making Die Hard 24/7 instead of two separate films. I could see the plot having John chase Jack through Europe under false government pretenses and then John ends up helping Jack. This would be kind of like John Woo's The Killer relationship wise. If it gets the right director and Billy Ray wrote a good script this has potential to be one hell of a movie!

Of course maybe not and maybe they will be two separate movies?? Either way interesting to ponder.

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06-09-2010, 10:55 PM	#90
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Would have been a completely idiotic decision to do that!!!! Sometimes just when I think the studios can't do anything stupider they go and pull something out like this!!! I love the Die Hard series and it has no business being crossed over, especially with 24. Let me guess, there would have been a mole in the department.. It seems like they thought, hey marvel is crossing over all their movies and characters and people are eating it up so lets cross over Die hard and 24. Yeah, Marvel does do it because that's how it's supposed to be!!!

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05-28-2010, 06:45 PM	#81
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	Die Hard: In Space Where No One Can Hear You Scream!

06-09-2010, 08:51 PM	#83
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	What a stupid name

06-09-2010, 08:54 PM	#84
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I bet the final product won't be named that.

06-09-2010, 08:56 PM	#85
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	Glad the crossover didn't pan out. The world isnt big enough to hold John McClane and Jack Bauer.

06-09-2010, 10:02 PM	#86
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	Let's not act like a 24/Die Hard crossover isn't a good idea.........at least on paper

06-09-2010, 10:06 PM	#87
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Die Hard and 24 should not mix. PASS!

06-09-2010, 10:07 PM	#88
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	I am a huge Die Hard fan and I think the name is stupid, and DH4 is a horrible movie so I am hoping/praying this will be better than 4

06-09-2010, 10:09 PM	#89
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Two completely different franchises, this would be the first Die Hard movie I pass on if they do this.

06-09-2010, 11:56 PM	#92
Buddy Christ Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:7	Not happening. I'm sticking with LIVE AND LET DIE HARD Where Bruce goes to the UN then Jamaica with Dr Quinn medicine woman while drinking 7Up then gets almost eaten by a mechanical shark named Gruber! FTW

06-10-2010, 04:14 AM	#94
ArmyOfDarknessAW Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Moosic, PA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	My main hope for Die Hard 5 is for it to go back to being rated R like it is meant to be. I liked Live Free Or Die Hard but it really should have been R from the get go instead of a unrated DVD release and theatrical Blu.

06-10-2010, 04:19 AM	#95
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	These are two completely different series. Mixing them would not work out well.

06-10-2010, 09:34 AM	#97
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	I still stand on my idea, Bring Back Hans Gruber

06-10-2010, 11:49 AM	#98
Batman Begins Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:11	Let's get James Bond into the mix I'm glad this didn't want happen.

06-10-2010, 05:23 PM	#100
Raul4510 Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:47 DVD collection:149 Digital collection:150 Blu-ray reviews:1	This has me thinking that Jack and John will be together in the next Die Hard film because this is FOX we are talking about. They will save money by making Die Hard 24/7 instead of two separate films. I could see the plot having John chase Jack through Europe under false government pretenses and then John ends up helping Jack. This would be kind of like John Woo's The Killer relationship wise. If it gets the right director and Billy Ray wrote a good script this has potential to be one hell of a movie! Of course maybe not and maybe they will be two separate movies?? Either way interesting to ponder.

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