300 spartans prepare for glory once again

[ShadowGUN]

A 300 Sequel? Madness. (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117988284.html)



Legendary Pictures has confirmed it is developing a "300" follow-up for Warner Bros. that Frank Miller is writing and Zack Snyder is intended to direct.

Miller is writing the graphic novel the project will be based upon, although at this point it's not clear whether it will be a prequel or spinoff. Most of the characters, including Gerard Butler's King Leonidas, died in the original, making a follow-up tricky.
Snyder won't officially commit until after he sees Miller's take, but he's definitely interested, and the prospect of his involvement already has fanboys in a tizzy.
Legendary, which also co-financed and produced Snyder's "Watchmen" for Warners, considers the project a major priority.
"The vision of Frank Miller's universe that Zack Snyder brought to the screen in '300' is unlike anything ever seen before," said Legendary topper Thomas Tull. "We want to be certain that the story originates with Frank and be as compelling as the first."
Another "300" has been rumored from the start, but last week Snyder and the original producing team stoked a frenzy online when they talked about it at the Saturn Awards.
It won't necessarily be easy for the team to repeat their success, however.
Spinoffs of bloody actioners can prove challenging, especially when the main characters kick the bucket the first time out. Warners would surely like to cash in on "I Am Legend" again, but would have to find a way to deal with the fact that star Will Smith's character died at the end. Producers tried to figure out how to revisit "Gladiator," but they too were hampered by the fact that the star character, played by Russell Crowe, expired in the original. A second "Wanted" could also prove tricky for Universal given the violent deaths of so many characters.
A sequel to "Sex and the City," by contrast, is theoretically easier to conjure on a creative level, although Warners and New Line could run into talent problems similar to the ones that delayed the original bigscreen adaptation.
The "300" follow-up is one of several sword-and-sandals projects brewing.
Legendary is also developing "Clash of the Titans" for Warners, having recently signed "The Incredible Hulk" director Louis Leterrier as helmer, and Relativity is fast-tacking "War of Gods" (Daily Variety, June 27). Snyder and Miller both have busy slates. Besides "Watchmen," Snyder is working on an adaptation of "Guardians of Ga'Hoole," a children's book series. Miller's first solo helming effort, "The Spirit," is expected later this year; he's also aboard for sequels to "Sin City."

I guess this will focus on the 10,000 Spartans we saw at the end of movie. Either that or the Gods will ressurect Leonidas and 300 spartans as zombies to fight Xerxes. Now I wonder how many people will complain about that historical inaccuracy :p .

[Master Toon]

I heard that there are some historical events that took place after the Battle of Thermopylae but I never really researched any of it.

[garfield15]

This is one of those movies that I really don't think completely needs a sequel.

Nonetheless, if the trailers look good, I'll probably see it.

[Bakasama]

I think I rather watch another Hercules movie.

[Movie06]

Well, I like to see how Miller and Snyder will pull off a sequel.

[Tobias]

I love how they listed off all of those action movies (Wanted, I am Legend, Gladiator), then threw in Sex & The City.

[Harlan_Phoenix]

Did anyone else just kind of have an "lol" moment when they realized this article was serious?

[Desensitized]

Did anyone else just kind of have an "lol" moment when they realized this article was serious?*Raises hand*

Although the first thing that popped in my head was 'no.'

[xaviersxmen]

This is great news.:) I loved this movies so did my son and this is gonna be wanted for me and him.:)

[Rolling Cloud]

They're gonna make another 300? Damn, and I won't be there to hear my psych teacher's reaction.

[purplehairedwonder]

Well, I had wanted to see I Am Legend, but now that I know how it ends, why bother? *facepalm*

On another note, what will the sequel be called, 301?

[Harlan_Phoenix]

Well, I had wanted to see I Am Legend, but now that I know how it ends, why bother? *facepalm*

On another note, what will the sequel be called, 301?

I'm secretly hoping for 300 2: Electric Boogaloo.

[Hanshotfirst113]

This sounds like a very bad joke. Unfortunately, evidently it's not.


Well, I had wanted to see I Am Legend, but now that I know how it ends, why bother? *facepalm*

Read the novella. It's short, highly influential, and good stuff ;). Anyways....


On another note, what will the sequel be called, 301?

:lol: My father and I said the same! Seriously, leave some things the heck alone.

[Vyse]

Well, I had wanted to see I Am Legend, but now that I know how it ends, why bother? *facepalm*

On another note, what will the sequel be called, 301?
Same boat as you. Never saw I Am Legend, but to have spoiled by a stinkin' news article and not by The Daily Show (which spoiled Sixth Sense for me) is a shame. *facepalm*

Back on-topic, man, I've been hearing of another 300 movie since the first one came out last year when one of my co-workers said that there would be a sequel. I doubted him because 1) he's not a geek, 2) he's had a bad streak for pulling fast ones on me, and 3) there's no way Warner would be that stupid and do 300: Part II - Electric Boogaloo without Frank Miller's permission or some story created first by Miller. Well, we know at least they're waiting...

EDIT: Well, I know at least Harlan and I know our bad sequel name references...

[Master Toon]

Did anyone else just kind of have an "lol" moment when they realized this article was serious?


*Raises hand*

Although the first thing that popped in my head was 'no.'


They're gonna make another 300? Damn, and I won't be there to hear my psych teacher's reaction.


Well, I had wanted to see I Am Legend, but now that I know how it ends, why bother? *facepalm*

On another note, what will the sequel be called, 301?


I'm secretly hoping for 300 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Could some of you list some reasons for not wanting a sequel? It is because you didn't like the movie? Do you think a sequel will ruin it? Do you think it would be hard to come up with a title?

Which reminds me, a sequel doesn't have to share the same name as the first movie, ya know.

[jph139]

Well, if the article is true, than it's going to be based on a new graphic novel by Frank Miller. I think he'll do a good job, and odds are, they'll do a good job adapting it... I mean, maybe it'll be based on the Battle of Marathon, or a previous group of Spartans during a past war.

Or maybe Leonidas and his pals will go to the underworld and kick Hades in the face. Either way. :p

[laactor101]

I'm secretly hoping for 300 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Wow man you remember Breakin' 2? That movie was horrible except for the catchy song.

Anywho I say no to the sequel because of it seems like to be a bad just like the spinoff for I Am Legend

[Beat]

The Pelepolysian War would make a great movie, and I've said it for years.

[Kolbar]

Well, I had wanted to see I Am Legend, but now that I know how it ends, why bother? *facepalm*Don't bother anyway. It sucked hard. Go watch the Vincent Price "Last Man on Earth" or Charlton Heston "Omega Man" instead. They're much better.

I know I won't be seeing anything related to "300" ever again. Not that the movie was bad but it wasn't my cup of tea. I didn't get it like a lot of people and it just didn't interest me or have any effect on me at all. How about a Flash or Green Lantern movie instead of another "300."

And I like the sound of that "300 2: Electric Boogaloo" :)

[Desensitized]

Could some of you list some reasons for not wanting a sequel? It is because you didn't like the movie? Do you think a sequel will ruin it? Do you think it would be hard to come up with a title?

Which reminds me, a sequel doesn't have to share the same name as the first movie, ya know.I enjoyed the original, but it was a one time deal. I can't see the sequel being as unique as the first. It would most likely just be more of the same.

I know that is the point for sequels, but for something like 300 it just isn't necessary.

This type of movie really doesn't call for a sequel.

[G. Wen]

The Pelepolysian War would make a great movie, and I've said it for years.
I'll agree with you on that, but that can't really be considered a sequel, but more of a spinoff. I'm just afraid that they'll really go too literal and make it about Leonidas again. His glory is his death in battle, leave him be.

[G. Wen]

I'm secretly hoping for 300 2: Electric Boogaloo.
O.K., that's not funny because the makers of Meet the Spartans may get another bad idea.

[MM54]

The movie was based off historical events, and all the main characters died.

HOW do you make a good sequel out of that? "It was a dream now let's do it for real, men?"

[Master Toon]

I enjoyed the original, but it was a one time deal. I can't see the sequel being as unique as the first. It would most likely just be more of the same.

I know that is the point for sequels, but for something like 300 it just isn't necessary.

This type of movie really doesn't call for a sequel.

I feel the same way.


The movie was based off historical events, and all the main characters died.

HOW do you make a good sequel out of that? "It was a dream now let's do it for real, men?"


I heard that there are some historical events that took place after the Battle of Thermopylae but I never really researched any of it.

^ That's how.:D I'm too lazy to research the greek history to know what stuff happens afterwards.

[Harlan_Phoenix]

To be fair, Master Toon, by saying "I hear some historical events happened after the Battle of Thermopolyae", it sounds like you're saying "I hear things happened after this happened."

By this logic, I could make a movie about the moon landing and call it a sequel to 300.

...Actually...

[Vyse]

I enjoyed the original, but it was a one time deal. I can't see the sequel being as unique as the first. It would most likely just be more of the same.

I know that is the point for sequels, but for something like 300 it just isn't necessary.

This type of movie really doesn't call for a sequel.
I agree, as well. I love 300. Visually, I thought it was better than the Star Wars prequels and Transformers. Throughout the time I saw 300 in theaters, I thought it was all real and not green screen. It was a technical achievement that the filmmakers created an entire world out of green screen and made it believable. It should have been nominated for an Oscar in visual effects at the last Academy Awards.

However, 300 is a movie that is better by itself and not be burdened by a sequel that could under-perform both creatively and financially. It's rare in this sequel-based landscape (especially in sci-fi/fantasy/comic book/genre entertainment, where almost every movie is pinned with the term "franchise") to have a comic-based movie that succeeded both critically and financially but not have a second part. 300 is a movie does not really need a sequel, like Blade Runner.

[Hanshotfirst113]

The movie was based off historical events, and all the main characters died.

HOW do you make a good sequel out of that? "It was a dream now let's do it for real, men?"

More than 300: The Cavalry Gets There. "Oh, crap, they're all dead! DAMN HORSES! :D"

[Master Toon]

To be fair, Master Toon, by saying "I hear some historical events happened after the Battle of Thermopolyae", it sounds like you're saying "I hear things happened after this happened."

By this logic, I could make a movie about the moon landing and call it a sequel to 300.

...Actually...

I guess I wasn't specific enough. :sweat: How about.. I know for a fact that there are historical Greek events that are associated with the 300 spartans and the fight against the Persians? Sorry about the confusion.

[Char Custom]

The Pelepolysian War would make a great movie, and I've said it for years.
Er, do you mean the Peloponnesian Wars?

[Tobias]

300 II: Meet the Spartans


... Someone had to say it

[Swordfish_II]

To be fair, Master Toon, by saying "I hear some historical events happened after the Battle of Thermopolyae", it sounds like you're saying "I hear things happened after this happened."

By this logic, I could make a movie about the moon landing and call it a sequel to 300.

...Actually...
We're Spartans on the Moon!
We carry our harpoons!

[Paul_Cousins]

I heard that there are some historical events that took place after the Battle of Thermopylae but I never really researched any of it.After the Battle of Thermopylae there were two major battles between the Greeks and Persians. Probably on of the largest land and naval battles in ancient history. At the end of the 300 movie you saw a glimpce of the land battle. The sea battle was also huge.

[Desensitized]

We're Spartans on the Moon!
We carry our harpoons!First day.

[Master Toon]

We're Spartans on the Moon!
We carry our harpoons!

We're spartans on the moon, we carry a harpoon, but there ain't no whales so tell this tale and sing our whaling tune!


After the Battle of Thermopylae there were two major battles between the Greeks and Persians. Probably on of the largest land and naval battles in ancient history. At the end of the 300 movie you saw a glimpce of the land battle. The sea battle was also huge.

Cool. When I told my family they could use some stuff that happened after the Battle of Thermopylae, they all said that no one would care and 300 needs no sequel. :(

[Hanshotfirst113]

We're spartans on the moon, we carry a harpoon, but there ain't no whales so tell this tale and sing our whaling tune!

FOR TONIGHT, WE DINE IN CRATERS!

Madness? THIS IS CAPITALISM!

[FightingDreamer]

FOR TONIGHT, WE DINE IN CRATERS!

What's sad is that the ideas we're coming with will probably end up being more entertaining than an actual sequel. Now, I liked 300; it's a great-looking, hilariously macho action flick that you can't take seriously for a moment, and I really had a fun time with it. That said, there is no need whatsoever for a sequel. The story is done and over with. Finito.