G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie Updates
Total Updates: 115
- added Elodie Yung (In Talks) to the credits
- added Dwayne Johnson (In Talks) to the credits
- changed the title from "G.I. Joe 2" to "G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes"
- added "G.I. Joe 2" as an also known as title
- changed the production status to Pre-Production
- added Louisiana, US as a production location
- changed the US film release date from TBA 2012 to August 10, 2012
- added F. Gary Gray (Formerly Rumored) to the credits
- added Jon Chu (In Talks) to the credits
- added Byung-hun Lee to the credits
- changed the status of Stephen Sommers to Formerly Rumored
- added Channing Tatum (Rumored) to the credits
- added Stephen Sommers (Rumored) to the credits
- added di Bonaventura Pictures as a production company
- added Lorenzo di Bonaventura to the credits
- changed the film release date from TBA to TBA 2012
- changed the production status to Development
- added Rhett Reese (Rumored) to the credits
- added Paul Wernick (Rumored) to the credits
- added Brian Goldner to the credits
- added Hasbro Studios as a production company
- added a synopsis
- "After grossing nearly $300 million worldwide, it's no surprise that "GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra" is getting a sequel. No plot details have been announced. "
- added Paramount Pictures as a distributor
- changed the production status to Announced
- created the movie profile
Sat., Jun. 11, 2011
'G.I. Joe': Elodie Yung in Talks to Join New Movie
French actress Elodie Yung is in talks to join Dwayne Johnson and Channing Tatum in Paramount's new G.I. Joe movie.
Tue., Jun. 7, 2011
from Deadline
Dwayne Johnson Circles 'G.I. Joe 2'; Channing Tatum Also Looking Good For Encore
After seeing his stock rise from starring in Fast Five, Dwayne Johnson is in talks to join another sequel. I'm told Johnson is in discussions with Paramount to join G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes.
Sat., Apr. 30, 2011
My Entertainment World
Sat., Mar. 5, 2011
Paramount Sets Release Dates for 'G.I. Joe 2,' 'Hugo Cabret'
A week after picking Jon Chu to direct G. I. Joe 2, Paramount has now set a release date for the sequel: August 10, 2012.
Sat., Feb. 26, 2011
'Justin Bieber' Director Jon Chu Lands 'G.I. Joe 2' Gig
Jon Chu has proven he is a real American hero, snagging the gig to direct Paramount's sequel to G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Chu is now in negotiations to direct the project, currently known simply as G.I. Joe 2.
Mon., Jan. 17, 2011
Lee Byung-hun to Reprise 'G.I. Joe' Role
Lee Byung-hun (I Saw the Devil) will star in G.I. Joe 2, reprising his role as Storm Shadow in a sequel to 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, according to Lee’s agency.
Wed., Jan. 5, 2011
from Los Angeles Times
Stephen Sommers won't dress for battle on 'G.I. Joe' sequel
Two agents who represent other filmmakers have said they'd recently been approached about their clients coming on to helm the movie and were told that Sommers would not be getting behind the camera. Paramount declined to comment.
Sat., Aug. 14, 2010
from Production Weekly
Production Weekly
Fri., Apr. 30, 2010
from MTV
'G.I. Joe 2' Could Shoot In Spring 2011 For Summer 2012 Release
Lorenzo di Bonaventura: We're not that far. I think it'll be pretty soon. It'll need a lot of work. They all do. I've had an occasion to read some of their pages, so I know the quality is there and the sense of tone is there. Paramount is very excited about us getting it going. No dates have been set. In our heads we think 2012 ...
Tue., Jan. 12, 2010
from Variety
Sequels for 'G.I. Joe,' 'Star Trek'
Paramount is bringing G.I. Joe back for a second tour of duty. The studio is moving forward with a sequel to last summer's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," inspired by the Hasbro toy, and is in negotiations with "Zombieland" scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to pen the script.