After months and months of elaborate work and many long nights of work for producer Van Ling and his crew, “Terminator 2: Judgment Day: The Ultimate Edition” is finally finished.

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Friday, July 14, 2000

In case you don't remember The Sixth Day (aka The 6th Day) was originally planned for release in US today. As it turned out, we haven't even saw a teaser trailer.

Hurry up, Sony!

Thursday, July 14, 1994

Arnold plunged his hands and feet (in size-12 cowboy boots plus wrote "I'll be back") into wet cement in another ritual sacred to the Avenue of the Stars.

Director James Cameron has terminated his discussions about directing Terminator 3, the online magazine Inside said Tuesday. The magazine quoted Cameron as saying:

"I don't control the rights, and to build value in someone else's franchise really doesn't make sense. ... I'll build value in my own franchise, thank you very much."

Responding to Arnold Schwarzenegger's comment that his "big wish" was to work with Cameron again on Terminator 3, Cameron indicated that he may have at least part of his wish. He said that he is currently developing True Lies 2, which could reunite him with Schwarzenegger.

Sunday, July 13, 1997

James Cameron reportedly signed on to direct the 1968 Charlton Heston freak future flick Planet of the Apes and Arnold to star in remake. Filming was scheduled to begin at the end of that year and released at the end of 1998. Not confirmed!

HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - While Arnold Schwarzenegger made good on his cyborg's promise to be back for Terminator 3, it's been confirmed that the franchise's creator, director James Cameron, won't follow suit.


I won't be back!

Longtime Cameron producing partner Rae Sanchini said the helmer's involvement hasn't been a real possibility for more than a year.

The sequel rights to the sci-fi series are held by Mario Kassar and Andy Vajna, the former chiefs of the defunct Carolcostudio which produced the first two films. The duo reteamed under their C-2 Pictures banner.

``I don't think (Cameron) has talked to Mario or Andy about this in over a year,'' Sanchini said.

Kassar and Vajna recently attached Schwarzenegger to star in the franchise's third installment, which is slated for a late spring 2001 start. No domestic distribution is in place, following the collapse of talks between C2 and Fox.

Sanchini acknowledged that speculation rose when Schwarzenegger joined the project, but that Cameron's participation was never a real possibility.


Arnold and Jim

"Yes, (Schwarzenegger and Cameron) are fabulous friends," Sanchini said, "and yes, they love working together, but no, he won't be directing the movie."

When Schwarzenegger committed to star in T3 last month, he said, "My big wish is that Jim Cameron and I will work together again." For now, that wish will be restricted to True Lies 2, which Cameron is developing at Fox.

Kassar and Vajna did not immediately respond to calls for comment.


Arnold, remember Alien 3?
FANS, PRAY FOR ARNOLD!

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER UPDATE:
Arnold to take on female Terminator

Some changes are in store for "Terminator 3." Not only will Arnold Schwarzenegger's aging android character do battle with a state-of-the-art, next-generation Terminator robot, the kicker is that the android Arnold will fight to the finish is female. In addition, the filmmakers (Mario Kassar and Andy Vajna) are looking at a short list of new directors for the next installment of the franchise as James Cameron has passed. Although he was given the script from writer Tedi Sarafian, it was unlikely that Cameron would helm because of his estranged relationship with the filmmakers (HR 6/22). Schwarzenegger, who still must approve a director, remains firmly attached to the project. The short list of possible directors includes "Gladiator" helmer Ridley Scott, "Fight Club" helmer David Fincher and "Independence Day" helmer Roland Emmerich as well as Christian Duguay, who directed the "Joan of Arc" TV miniseries.

SOME INTERESTING COMMENTS:

From: CortezImages
Subject: Directors For Hire!
Comment: Hi There. Since James "King Of The World" Cmaeron has passed (Right on,Jim! and how do you top "Titanic"!!) how about these directors for hire and make sure they are signed for the sequel: They Are (With fanfare!): 1. Martin Campbell (GoldenEye,The Mask Of Zorro,Veritical Limit and No Escape). 2. Kathryn Bigelow (Strange Days,Point Blank,Blue Steel and Near Dark!). 3. George P.Costmatos. (Tombstone,Leviathan And Rambo:First Blood Part !!). 4. John Milius (Conan The Barbarian). You owe him,Arnold! Will Work For Food! 5. Russell Mulcahy (Higlander 1 & 2, The Shadow). 6. Marco Brambilla (Demolition Man). 7. Ronny Yu (Bride Of Chucky). 8. George Miller (Mad Max Trilogy)! 9. Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek 8 & 9). Will Work For Free 10. Peter MacDonald (Rambo III). Will Work For "T3" & "T4" and it's a wild pick. 1. Robert Rodgrigues (El Mariachi,Desperado, The Faculty!). That's All!


From: furious
Subject: I like Ridley Scott.............
Comment: but after doing Gladiator will he want to? I don't think so. David Fincher and PG-13.....don't mix? Roland hmmmm maybe but isn't he like James Cameron "if it's not my project I don't want it" Looks like it's up to my man Paul "BUGS!!" Verhoeven. Make it happen Paulie!!! AKA FURIOUS I'M OUT!!


From: YouRinsane
Subject: What!?
Comment: Is this some kind of joke, of course Cameron turned it down, as will every other director whom wishes to work in the future. Well, Emmerich wouldn't suprise me haha, kidding. Arnold beating the shit out of a female terminator, sounds like crap to me!


2000-07-12 05:28:10
From: McBane
Subject: No Cameron equals no decent film?
Comment: Shit! Lets hope Hollywood Reporter is wrong. Or that Cameron is playing a late april fools trick on us. (HAHA Jim!) Male terminator vs female terminator? Hmmmmmm. Could it be pulled off??

Monday, July 12, 1993

Arnold visited mother Aurelia in Graz and made a special shopping. He bought an olive oil (can't eat salat without this oil) at the Graz market hall, because they don't have any in Hollywood. The lady who sold the oil to Arnold, was extra informed about her buyer, but didn't realize "Who is that?" Arnold also bought some steirer alcohol and steirer farmers bread, then flew direct from Thalerhof airport to Kennedys Hyannisport, where Maria, Katherine and Christina were already waiting.

At the VSDA convention this weekend, MGM announced that the THE TERMINATOR special edition DVD has been pushed back to 2001 at the earliest, though it features a new soundtrack remix (English 5.1 Surround), anamorphic transfer (THX certified), and Producer Van Ling, who also did TERMINATOR 2 Ultimate Edition DVD, of course, will be on board to produce this new special edition as well.


The Terminator deserves royal treatment

On the other hand, Fox mentioned that TRUE LIES will not be re-released anytime soon (with a DTS soundtrack and new anamorphic transfer). Let's pray for another kick ass special edition!

Sunday, July 11, 1993

Arnold finished European Last Action Hero tour.

July 10, 1995

True Lies was released on Laser Disc.

Thursday, July 10, 1997

Batman & Robin was released in Portugal.


Promoting B&R (evil Mr. Freeze) - OFF THE RECORD!

Saturday, July 10, 1999

Over at Variety, columnist Army Archard reported that "WITH WINGS AS EAGLES is still on Arnold's planned films. A new director is being sought."


I'll be back, army!