The action is stupid, the special effects are horribly dated even by 1995 standards, the plot actively undercuts the integrity of the main characters, the acting is uniformly bad, rob schneiders character is really fucking annoying, and, oh yeah, the judges all wear an absurd codpiece in their gianni. Starring karl urban star trek, almost human as the iconic comic character judge dredd, who serves as judge, jury and executioner in the futureset world of megacity one, it tells a small story about overwhelming odds with a ton of bloodspattering action. Dredd comic book sequel to get rerelease hollywood reporter. Its been nearly four years now since karl urban kept his helmet on his head in the most recent screen take on 2000ads judge dredd. Judge dredd writer alan grant was forever telling us about the effect of the first tim burton batman movie in 1989the summer of the batand how batman monthly sales went from 40,000. A couple years ago, word first started to spread about a planned tv series set in the megalopolis that the ruthless keeper of the peace judge dredd calls home, megacity one. Watch the entire judge dredd animated series now ign.
Apr 30, 2019 movies based on marvel or dc comics characters have become the dominating forces in the world of comic book adaptations, but back in 2012, audiences were delivered dredd, based on judge dredd from. Dredd also known as dredd 3d is a 2012 science fiction action film directed by pete travis and written and produced by alex garland in association with lionsgate. Sixpart webseries set in judge dredds megacity one. A petition was even created by 2000 ad and rebellion to bring the rebooted movie version of judge dredd back for another outing. The movie starred karl urban, olivia thirlby, and lena headey and was directed by pete travis though reports came out later. Writer arthur wyatt reveals details about judge dredd. Now, judge dredd karl urban himself claims the studio has yet to kill the project, with its cult following a major influence in keeping hope alive. May 15, 2017 on may 10th 2017, 2000ad owner rebellion announced a live action, high end judge dredd tv series. Mar 05, 2020 so it sounds like another judge dredd movie with urban probably wont happen. Starring karl urban star trek, almost human as the iconic comic character judge dredd, who. He first appeared in the second issue of 2000 ad 1977, which is a british weekly anthology comic. Dredd is called back onto the streets to go and find a new druglord now ruling the streets going by the name.
Fans have been clamoring for a sequel to dredd since its release in 2012, and executive producer adi shankar has answered with an allnew animated. Mar 19, 2015 the blunt reason dredd 2 isnt happening. Oct 04, 20 writer arthur wyatt reveals details about judge dredd. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Oct 11, 2016 the 2012 film dredd was surprisingly great. In hollywood, it always comes down to dollar signs. At this time the future of the judge dredd property is somewhat uncertain, with no official plans for a sequel to dredd having been made. Nov 21, 2016 while dredd flopped upon release, the movie has since acquired a hardcore cult following who later discovered it on bluray, dvd and digital downloads, and who demand a sequel. It is based on the 2000 ad comic strip judge dredd and its eponymous character created by john wagner and carlos ezquerra. Judge dredd is a comic book franchise based on the longestrunning comic strip in 2000 ad 1977, a british weekly anthology comic the franchise is centered around judge dredd, a law enforcement and judicial officer in the dystopian future city of megacity one, which covers most of the east coast of north america. Underbelly, the official sequel to last years cult film dredd 3d, featuring the hardlined future cops adventures in dystopian mega. Its been a while since weve checked in on the possibility of a sequel to dredd, the 2012 judge dredd film which starred karl urban as the. But just because dredd 2 isnt happening as a film, it doesnt mean fans wont get another opportunity to see judge dredd s story continue.
Ive seen julian dennison whos from new zealand was in deadpool 2. Mega city one could end up being the next best thing, especially if karl urban is a part of it. If dredd was the only time we got to see karl urban as the titular character, thatd be a shame. I was extremely excited to hear that judge dredd was getting a series of its own. Judge dredd coowner jason kingsley says that adi shankar is and will not be involved with any potential dredd movie sequel. Karl urban is sure another judge dredd movie will get made someday jon fuge mar 3, 2020. Karl urban stars as judge dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge, jury and executioner in a vast, dystopic metropolis called megacity one that lies in a. So it was simply down to the fact that it did not make money.
Movies based on marvel or dc comics characters have become the dominating forces in the world of comic book adaptations, but back in 2012. Dredd, created by pete travis and alex garland and starring karl urban as the grim and violent title character, wasnt much of a hit when it was in theaters in 2012. Starring karl urban, olivia thirlby, and lena headey. Judge dredd is a 1995 american science fiction action film, based on the comic book character of the same name, directed by danny cannon, produced by edward r. Underbelly is a new judge dredd series that takes place in the same universe of the critically. So when dredd hit theaters last september, it quickly and quietly disappeared.
Theres just one problempretty much nobody watched it. Dredd star karl urban still doesnt know anything about a. The film is the second attempt at translating judge dredd to the big screen, the first being the 1995 movie. Karl urban gives update on dredd sequel comic book. Making the next judge dredd movie too weird, could be a nail in the coffin of any further films. Dredd 2, the hopedfor sequel to 2012s dredd, wont be moving forward despite a prolonged development phase.
The sylvester stallone judge dredd is a terrible movie. Now, karl urban has weighed in on the possibility of appearing in mega. Set in a futuristic dystopia, the judges are police officers who are judge, jury and executioner all rolled into one. A planned judge dredd tv show needs to learn from sylvester stallones reviled 1995 adaptation as much as from the 2012 fan fave movie. Underbelly instead serving as a sequel to the popular film. May 11, 2017 a petition was even created by 2000 ad and rebellion to bring the rebooted movie version of judge dredd back for another outing. Mar 03, 2020 star of the boys, karl urban, has commented once again on whether or not he will ever return as judge dredd in a sequel to his 2012 comic book movie dredd. That dredd sequel still isnt happening, says karl urban film. Fans have been vocal about their desire for a sequel. Judges hollister, labelle and eames are after a dangerous drug supplier who escaped from britcit as well as a mad war veteran bloodletter. Dredd and the boys star karl urban says new judge dredd movie andor tv series is just a matter of time. I say they never wanted it to be in the first place. Judge dredd mega city one tv series sequel or reboot.
Its paced rather well, and theres a lot of potential for a sequel. Movies based on marvel or dc comics characters have become the dominating forces in the world of comic book adaptations, but back in 2012, audiences were delivered dredd, based on judge dredd from 2000 ad comics. They say that the movie wasnt successful enough to warrant a sequel. In a dystopian future, joseph dredd, the most famous judge a police officer with instant field judiciary powers, is convicted for a crime he did not commit and must face his murderous counterpart. But just because dredd 2 isnt happening as a film, it doesnt mean fans wont get another opportunity to see judge dredds story continue. The 1990s judge dredd was typical hollywood sci fi entertainment, a complete makeover fun to watch but belonging to a different genre entirely. This pastiche of dredd appeared in a handful of issues of howard the duck prior to the release of the judge dredd movie, and the character was discontinued afterwards. Dredd was praised by fans and critics alike but failed to make a big enough impact at the box office to warrant a sequel. The production and the challenges of making a sequel.
Karl urban stars as judge dredd, a law enforcer given the power of judge. Judge dredd, megacity one, the long announced tv series which was due to be set in the universe of judge dredd, but wouldnt revolve around the man himself. Its been years now since director pete traviss take on judge dredd called, you know, dredd hit the big screen starring karl urban as the titular judge, jury, and executioner. Dredd star karl urban still doesnt know anything about a sequel or tv series. Dredd is a 2012 science fiction action film directed by pete travis and written and produced by alex garland. May 11, 2017 a planned judge dredd tv show needs to learn from sylvester stallones reviled 1995 adaptation as much as from the 2012 fan fave movie. The blunt reason dredd 2 isnt happening cinemablend. This truly delivers where other action films are happy to stand on the sidelines. Mar 03, 2020 dredd and the boys star karl urban says new judge dredd movie andor tv series is just a matter of time. From the very start of the action movie, he was judge dredd. So it sounds like another judge dredd movie with urban probably wont happen. He is a street judge, empowered to summarily arrest, convict, sentence, and.
It seemed that despite the stage being set for a storydriven franchise, the chance of a sequel was all but dead. Underbelly is a new judge dredd series that takes place in the same universe of the critically acclaimed 2012 film dredd. H set about answering the question on everyones mind. With sylvester stallone, armand assante, rob schneider, jurgen prochnow. Alex garland will never make another dredd movie indiewire. Since then, a few details have trickled out, including the fact that a pilot script has been written and two seasons worth of storylines have been discussed. Sam raimi confirms that hes directing doctor strange sequel.
Fans were devastated to hear that karl urban wouldnt be returning to play judge dredd in a sequel to 2012s dredd, but its just been announced that a new judge dredd. While dredd flopped upon release, the movie has since acquired a hardcore cult following who later discovered it on bluray, dvd and digital downloads, and who demand a. Judge joseph dredd is a fictional character created by writer john wagner and artist carlos ezquerra. Producer brian jenkins says that karl urban could reprise his role from dredd in the upcoming judge dredd tv show. Weve all been hoping for a sequel to dredd but judge dredd. Im a big fan of the 2012 dredd film, and have been collecting the sequelprequel comic stories to the film as the come out. Heres an update on that longgestating judge dredd tv series. The film stayed true to judge dredds roots, the depiction of the futuristic judges, and made good use of technological advances to depict the. Dredd was adapted from the 2000 ad comic strip judge dredd by john wagner and carlos ezquerra. Produced by british studio dna films, dredd began principal photography.
On may 10th 2017, 2000ad owner rebellion announced a live action, high end judge dredd tv series. But he does think that at some point the franchise will go on with or without him. Apr 04, 2019 the movie didnt do well at the box office. Joblo asked urban if he would be interested in reprising the dredd character in a sequel directed by garland, to which the actor said, that. May 11, 2016 its been nearly four years now since karl urban kept his helmet on his head in the most recent screen take on 2000ads judge dredd.
Since the debut of dredd back in 2012, fans have been clamoring to get star karl urban back under the helmet for a sequel, with the actor reiterating the comments he has made countless times about. Apr 30, 2019 its been years now since director pete traviss take on judge dredd called, you know, dredd hit the big screen starring karl urban as the titular judge, jury, and executioner. Sadly for fans of dredd, the movie didnt generate very many. Judge dredd is a horrendous adaptation to the infamous comic strip series, starring sylvester stallone as the titular character who is being framed for a crime he didnt commit. What stallones judge dredd got right and dredd got. If the cult hit dredd is to get a sequel, it should be an adaptation of the outlandish comicbook story origins, in which the hero journeys into mutantstrewn badlands in search of his father. Oct 27, 2014 fans have been clamoring for a sequel to dredd since its release in 2012, and executive producer adi shankar has answered with an allnew animated miniseries, judge dredd. Unfortunately for fans eager to see what misadventures will unfold in this chaotic, dystopian setting, thats pretty much all we know. Dredd top of the world, mama dredd underbelly dredd uprise dredd dust dredd furies anderson the deep end. While the prospect of a movie sequel to 2012s dredd 3d seems like a somewhat distant dream, the characters comic book prospects are looking much brighter, with dredd. Star of the boys, karl urban, has commented once again on whether or not he will ever return as judge dredd in a sequel to his 2012 comic book movie dredd. It is historic because it is the first attempt by 2000 ad to make a comic book targeted at american audiences. Sylvester stallones judge dredd reimagined as 2012s dredd michael kennedy oct 18, 2016.
Fans have been wanting to see something like this happen for years. Dredd comic book sequel to get rerelease hollywood. Ragnarok star would love to be in a deadpool movie. Dredds alex garland isnt interested in returning for dredd 2. However, the dredd sequel campaign stormed the web and got the film to the top of the dvd.
Im a fan of dredd and theres so many great stories there. Fans loved it, and have been calling for a sequel ever since. Comic book cop judge joe dredd, as played in the 2012 movie by karl urban. Judge dredd tv series may bring back karl urban ryan scott may 17, 2017. Dredd trailer 2012 official movie trailer in hd starring karl urban, lena headey, olivia thirlby directed by pete travis based on the judge dredd character who first appeared in the british science fiction in a violent, futuristic city a cop teams with a trainee to take down a. Judge elmer dwedd judge dredd was satirized by marvel comics, by combining the lawman with looney tunes character elmer fudd to create judge elmer dwedd. Dredd top of the world, mama dredd underbelly dredd uprise dredd dust dredd furies anderson. Plot the story itself is the official comic tiein for the film, starring judge dredd and judge anderson. Sep 12, 2014 if the cult hit dredd is to get a sequel, it should be an adaptation of the outlandish comicbook story origins, in which the hero journeys into mutantstrewn badlands in search of his father. Dredd 2, or whatever the possible dredd sequel will be named, is a followup to the surprisingly good, but also unsurprisingly unsuccessful, 2012 film starring karl urban as the titular hero judge dredd. What stallones judge dredd got right and dredd got wrong. Dredd star karl urban has commented on the idea of a sequel.
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