If you’re one of those people who weren’t satisfied with McG’s “Terminator Salvation” (and let’s face it, how many people were?), then here’s something you might enjoy hearing: Hannover and Red Bear are joining forces to produce a $70-million dollar 3D animated feature film based on the characters and storylines from the original “Terminator” film.
Story details for Terminator 3000 are being kept under close wraps, but the writers and production team have a stated goal of minimizing violence in order to obtain a PG-13 level of material.
Hemdale produced and distributed director James Cameron’s original Terminator feature, but released the sequel rights in 1990 to Carolco, which later transferred the rights to ultimately end up under the control of Halcyon Media. Santa Barbara based Pacificor, LLC prevailed in the most recent auction and transfer of rights to the franchise in January, and retains approval and licensing authority over the proposed Terminator 3000 project.
Hannover House and Red Bear Entertainment will release details of the production timing, financing and principal production personnel later this year, in advance of a proposed January, 2011 start.
An animated “Terminator” movie? Hey, as long as we get another feature-length “Terminator” anything in my lifetime, I’m all for it.
Update: Pacificor, the company that currently owns the “Terminator” rights, says, “Oh no you ain’t making a Terminator movie, Hannover.”
Pacificor, the company that owns the rights to the Terminator franchise, has sent a cease and desist letter in response to a press release issued by Hannover House detailing plans to develop Terminator 3000, a $70 million animated film in conjunction with Vancouver-based Red Bear Entertainment. Hannover House CEO Eric Parkinson told me earlier today that he issued the announcement only because one of the potential production partners spoke publicly about it. He said he was awaiting reply from WME, the agency repping the Terminator film rights.
Looks like Pacificor is still intent on making two more live-action “Terminator” sequels, and doesn’t need any animated movie muddling up their “Terminator” waters.
