MORTAL KOMBAT 3 Movie Update, and What's 13 CHAMBERS?
Mortal Kombat 3? Is this game from the 90's still that popular that we need to see a third Mortal Kombat film, or even a reinvention of the film? I liked the first one when it came out when I was younger. I haven't seen it since it was in theaters though. I just remember walking out with my friends and talking about how awesome it was. I won't ruin that memory by watching it again, and I never saw the sequel, so... not much to say there.
Moviehole recently talked to the director of the third film, Christopher 'mink' Morrison, and he give a little status report on where the movie currently stands.
"Mortal Kombat is still in the money stage", says the filmmaker. "As I have said in the past inquires independent films need to be financed before you start making money based creative decisions and as you may have noticed the economy in general is a little sluggish at the moment especially in Hollywood. Indy investors are more cautious at this particular time then recently so it takes longer than ever. MK more than likely will be an Indy film. The film's projected budget will be between 50& 60 mill so it is a bit more tricky than just running down to the ATM or writing a cashiers check(maybe one of those Jumbo checks like Publisher Clearing House winners). Currently Threshold is working out the financing through a studio and or equity situation. This will take as long as needs to take. I know the frustration this causes the awesome MK fans but that's the fact Jack...."
So like everything in Hollywood it all comes down to money. I can see how hard it might be to gather up the funds for a film based on video game that isn't as popular as it use to be. The director has also spoken to some of the original cast members from the first two movies about reprising their roles.
"In regards to the casting, the director traditionally has a say in any ideas and suggests who she or he feels is best. But again in this situation MK3 is a work for hire under Threshold (who are the creatives on most of the non MK game products)and they have final say along with Midway as far as the cast goes. So they will make that call. In regards to the past cast they and myself have met with a lot of the previous cast and they are all in the mix but as the money must come first so casting is a still a few steps away. So for now efforts are best spent on the non money creative for someone like myself in regards to visual style, locations, photography style and concept art ideas. So while we wait for the green light as they say I am prepping and developing my movie 13 Chambers with Lawrence Bender Productions."
So whats this 13 Chambers about?
"13 Chambers" is based on a comic book penned by mink. After Abraham Lincoln's death, one of President Jackson's first orders was to disband the 13 Marshals; a secret group of lawmen operating with complete federal authority. Set in a fantasy 1860's, 13 CHAMBERS is the story of the 13th Marshal and his Presidential mission to retrieve all 13 Territory Peace Keeper pistols and return them to Washington D.C. for retirement. All is well until he reaches a small town in four corners where an insane mining baron named YORK has killed the 12th Marshal and stolen his pistol. The 13th Marshal must get the pistol back at all costs and bring York to justice...or die trying.
See! Now that sounds like an interesting movie! That's the one I want to see, none of this Mortal Kombat rehash stuff. Let's go with the original idea! Plus it's a western, and I love westerns!
What are your thoughts?