Not too way back, we posted an article discussing the potential of a sequel to 2002’s werewolf basic Canine Troopers.
The sensible results laden extravaganza sees a bunch of troopers sheltering from a pack of werewolves within the Scottish Highlands. Ugly, but with a contact of humour, the movie quickly turned a cult basic, and followers craved extra.
Regardless of writer-director Neil Marshall repeatedly floating the thought of a sequel through the years, nothing ever materialised. Marshall was clear that he was keen and had a script prepared, however rights points with Warner Bros have resulted within the venture stalling. Though not keen to make the sequel, it seems Warner Bros don’t wish to let the rights go both, regardless of the most effective efforts of producer Chris Figg.
So, just lately, Marshall up to date us on the standing of a sequel. In an Instagram publish, showcasing a stunning fan-made teaser poster for a sequel, Marshall spoke at size.
In a heartfelt publish, the filmmaker knowledgeable followers that Canine Troopers 2 is not going to be occurring:
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I need to announce that this teaser poster might be as shut as we’ll ever get to a Canine Troopers sequel. Since so many followers maintain asking, I figured I couldn’t maintain the disappointing information to myself any longer. Your unwavering loyalty deserves higher.”
Marshall continued, elaborating on the elongated means of acquiring the rights to make a sequel:
“For the previous 6 years myself and authentic UK producer of Canine Troopers, Christopher Figg, have been working tirelessly to barter for the rights to make a sequel with the US Producer/rights holder David E. Allen and his firm Sprint. 6 years!! That’s so long as it took to jot down and make the primary film. Sadly, these negotiations got here to a sudden and surprising halt when, earlier this 12 months, we have been as a result of finalise and signal the agreements and…. they disappeared. Vanished. Minimize off all communication. Refuse to reply emails or calls.
Why, you ask. I don’t know why. That’s the purpose. We merely don’t know what occurred or why, however the finish result’s that we don’t have the rights to make a sequel with out this deal in place, thus rendering it successfully useless. I’m sorry. We tried. We actually did. And in Chris Figg’s case spent some huge cash on authorized charges doing so. We needed this for you. For all of the numerous followers who’ve requested for it. However ultimately, maybe it’s simply not meant to be. The unique movie was lightning in a bottle, and maybe lightning doesn’t, and in some circumstances shouldn’t, strike twice.”
(sniff) We’re not crying, you’re crying!
So, regrettably, it appears Canine Troopers 2 got here very near occurring, however stumbled on the final hurdle. That is via no fault of Marshall or Figg… And we solely hope the US rights holders are conscious of simply what a juggernaut they missed out on. We actually are…
