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21Nov2009

'Underworld 4' Hires 'Shield' Writer, No Word on Kate

DateSaturday, November 21, 2009 at 6:05AM
In January 2011, the Underworld franchise will try once again to make a good movie, which has proven difficult since the first one, which got plenty of mileage out of Kate Beckinsale in a bodysuit. Even as loud as the third movie was, it still put me to sleep. Literally. And whenever that happens, which isn't often, it's always the movie's fault.

I might not have been the only one, as it turns out, because Underworld 3: No, That's Not Kate Beckinsale was not the success the first two movies were. Still, with vampires back in vogue - particularly when combined with werewolves - Screen Gems really has nothing to lose by dipping in the well once again. To that end, John Hlavin (The Shield) has been brought in to right part four, with or without Beckinsale, who The Hollywood Reporter reveals has not signed anything to return.

Even still, Hlavin revealed that it won't be a prequel, which makes you think Beckinsale would be involved. He says,"It will satisfy old fans and excite new audiences, meaning that we don't want to redo the first three movies, so steps are being taken to honor what fans have loved but at the same time introduce fresh elements."

I have an idea, John, if you've still got room in the suggestion box: How about some friggin' light for a minute or two? Or scale back on that ominous, ponderous musical score. Oh wait: You're not the director. Sorry. Speaking of, there is no director yet, or a star, or anything else besides a date with theaters about 14 months from now.

Well, if nothing else, it's good that the franchise is getting a jolt of life from an outside source, especially a proven writer. And I still think we'll see the return of Ms. Beckinsale in the next go-round.
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