'Jackass' Returns...In 3-D

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20Nov2009

Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8:06AM

Well, all I can say is I hope there's still enough story left to tell: Cinematical reveals that Paramount is pushing a Jackass 3-D into theaters next year. Clearly falling into the "better you than me" category, watching the Jackass stunt players risk life and limb in the most ridiculous, grotesque fashion imaginable has been downright huge business for the studio, which of course, always had an inside track thanks to the show's MTV roots.

The two films have combined for over $150 million and cost about one-tenth of that amount, and I apologize for calling them "films." A term like "geek shows" seems more appropriate, and I'm sure Johnny Knoxville and company would find that rather flattering. And after four long years, they'll be back with more things you can't bear to watch.

The 3-D enviornment will actually be the most welcome and unnerving part of the whole process. Yes, you'll get to see it like never before...but why in the name of John Quincy Adams would you want to? However, you can guarantee that will be the sales pitch when the time comes.

Filming is expected to begin at the first of the year, and all the jackasses are likely to make their triumphant returns. I know the production cost is rather small, but these movies have to have the highest per-capita insurance payments of anything being made these days. And it's well worth it.

Colin Boyd |

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