The Descent

Well, I just got a whole lot more interested in this Predators sequel/reboot/whatever the heck it is. When we heard yesterday's announcement that Marcus Nispel would be taking on Conan [1], I was a little disappointed that Neil Marshall didn't get the gig, since he had been on the short list [2] of names that were previously being considered. Fortunately, it looks like Marshall is already deep in negotiations for another project that is even more well-suited to his abilities. According to Bloody Disgusting [3], Marshall is closing in on a deal to direct the Robert Rodriguez-produced Predators! 20th Century Fox seems to be moving forward pretty quickly with this project, and although I have had my doubts up to this point, the involvement of the same guy who directed Dog Soldiers, The Descent and Doomsday should be a match made in heaven (or hell, depending on your point of
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The last time we heard rumblings about Robert Rodriguez's Predators project, Twentieth Century Fox had fast-tracked the reimagining for a July 7, 2010 release date. I personally have reservations agreeing this date is in fact accurate but for now, there it is. Robert also confirmed he will not step behind the camera for Predators and will instead co-produce the film. That leaves a big gaping hole: who to trust to direct soldiers against multiple Predators in the woods? The gang over at Bloody-Disgusting feel confident in reporting a name for the director's chair front runner. That name is none other than Neil Marshall. Hallelujah! Neil put the chills back into creepy dark spaces with The Descent, pulled off much more than the budget would indicate in Dog Soldiers, and did an admirable job with Doomsday given the material. Fox has not signed Neil as of yet but given the short time

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A "Predator" reboot has been in the works for a while, but it was only when Robert Rodriguez came on board that it really took off. The film will be called "Predators" and will be based on a script he wrote many years ago. Unfortunately, he won't be directing. So, who will? Bloody-Disgusting just learned that Neil Marshall is in close talks to helm the new movie for 20th Century Fox. The deal is not yet signed, but getting close to it. Marshall gained a bit of popularity with "Dog Soldiers" that led to his "The Descent" horror film. Last year, he released "Doomsday" and is currently hard at work on "Centurion."

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