Tuesday
28Oct2008
Another Slice of 'American Pie'?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 2:46AM
Though we don't have anything official from the studio
to reference,
Moviehole is running with the story that Universal will bring back
American Pie for another theatrically released
film. It would be the fourth movie in the series, unless you count the three
direct-to-video spin-offs, and the first since 2003.
Still, I find all of this incredibly hard to believe, especially since this report lists as its most concrete evidence that "American Pie 4 is said to be inching forward." It may well be that Universal is thinking of going with a proven movie brand - and frankly in an economically unstable time, we'll see fewer daring new projects and more retreads because audiences already know those names - but I wouldn't necessarily buy that it will focus on the major characters again. If the video sales are any indication, the name sells itself now and you don't need Stifler, Finch, Jim, or Michelle back on board.
Then again, with the stupendous appeal of Judd Apatow comedies, which appeal to an older crowd but deal with very similar subject matter, there's a sliver of hope that original cast members would roll the dice on an American Pie for thirtysomethings. But don't hold your breath.
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