Sci-Fi Film and Television Developments

Underworld 4

8/31/09 – SCI FI Wire reported that Kate Beckinsale denied widespread reports that she has signed on to a fourth Underworld film, which would begin a new trilogy in 3-D. Beckinsale told a group of reporters that she had barely even considered reprising the role of vampire/death dealer Selene.  "I haven't signed anything," Beckinsale said. "It was always conceived as a trilogy, which I was never going to be in the third one. I think if they came up with an amazing script or whatever, then, sure, I wouldn't be averse to it, but it's not necessarily planned."  Beckinsale is aware of development on Underworld 4, but only through the Hollywood rumor mill. "I heard they're talking about a fourth one, but I don't know if that's officially happening or if that's just a rumor," she said. "As far as I'm concerned, it's a rumor."

8/14/09 - Bloody-Disgusting reported that Kate Beckinsale has indeed signed to appear in a proposed fourth Underworld movie, the first in a proposed trilogy, to be shot in 3-D and arriving in theaters Jan. 21, 2011.

8/10/09 - Screen Gems will make a fourth Underworld movie in 3-D, ShockTillYouDrop reports.  No word yet on whether the movie will be another prequel, like Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, or follow up on the loose ends left dangling at the end of Underworld: Evolution. No returning stars or recurring characters have been confirmed as yet.  The fourth film in the "vampires-fighting-werewolves-across-the-centuries" franchise is currently scheduled for a January 2011 release.

4/16/09 – SCI FI Wire reported that Kevin Grevioux, the creator and co-star of the Underworld films, will continue to develop the series regardless of the medium. "I want to continue to be involved," Grevioux said. "I've been writing the comic books, I did the miniseries for IDW. But, you know, there are a lot of ideas that I still have that I would like to explore."

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