It’s been close to two years now since the tragically unseen Grindhouse was released theatrically as a full entertainment package consisting of two feature length films (Planet Terror and Death Proof) and several faux trailers created by guest directors that delighted movie goers into believing that these movies may actually come to fruition one day.
With no source or even a mention as to where the rumor might’ve come from, Bloody-Disgusting mentioned today that they “heard” that The Weinstein Co. was fast tracking one of those faux trailers, Machete, and making it a priority for 2009 and will begin shooting later this year. If you’ll recall, the Machete trailer featured Danny Trejo as an ex-federale who, after being betrayed by his employer(s) (Jeff Fahey), decides to go on a rampage of revenge; shedding so much blood and over the top excitement that anyone who loved Grindhouse can’t help but be anticipating this film.
The rumor also says none other than Robert Rodriguez himself will helm the project, but no word whether this will be a straight-to-DVD release or if it will see some sort of theatrical screening. I know work is currently underway for a feature length version of Hobo with a Shotgun as well; which was a lesser seen trailer in front of Grindhouse (only screened with the Canadian release).
At any rate, I know the plans for a full Machete film have been rumored for ages now, but if Bloody-Disgusting has any credible sourcery (“sourcery” copyright RowThree 2009) at all, we may actually be seeing the movie in early 2010(?).
Machete and Hobo with a Shotgun trailers are under the seats…
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January 27, 2009
January 27, 2009
Forget Machete. I WANT A HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN FEATURE!
I know at least one other person who would agree. Where the hell is that Leeny when you need her?
January 27, 2009
The HOBO guys (Rob & Jason) are experiencing a very very positive reaction to their Christmas Horror picture, TREEVENGE (which is a real hoot!) which just kicked some serious ass as SUNDANCE (apparently, at least one member of THE BEASTIE BOYS who was at the screening, offered personal Kudos). Maybe they are going to get HOBO off the ground after all. Apparently the lead actor is a bit tricky to work with though. So don’t hold your breath for that one any time soon.
January 27, 2009
I want Hobo NOW! All other films in production should be halted until HOBO has been made, then Machette, then Jane Austin vs Zombies. Only then should other projects be restarted.
January 28, 2009
I just looked more closely at the picture right before the cut. That picture ROCKS. Totally badass.
January 28, 2009
Jason Eisner on HOBO film (from twitch article in sept 2008)
What is the status of the full-length Hobo With a Shotgun film?
“Things are looking great. We have an executive producer from Toronto on board who is helping us get our financing together for the project. His name is Niv Fichman and he just produced Blindness and Passchendaele. So, hopefully you’ll hear about us kicking it into production in 2009.”
January 30, 2009
Speaking of shotguns, doesn’t any of the “antagonists” in Machete own a gun , for krists wake !!! ???
Yeah all buy the dvd,,,,