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jason2025 · Sep 28th, 2004, 05:08 PM

Rumours have been flying, but here's a good solid one:

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Variety reports today that Paramount Pictures is in talks with most of the cast of THE ITALIAN JOB for a sequel. According to the trade discussions have started with Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Seth Green, Mos Def and Jason Statham, and the studio's first choice to direct is F. Gary Gray, the guy that helmed the 2003 remake.

The sequel's script also beings back the writing team of Wayne and Donna Powers, and rumor has it the second JOB will take the team to Paris, the French Alps and the beaches of St. Tropez.

Paramount would like to wrap up talks and start shooting the movie by March of next year, for subsequent release in November 2005.
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With most of the cast returning, I wonder if the real star of the first film (the Minis) will as well?

J\

andyupnorth · Sep 28th, 2004, 05:21 PM

Italian Job 3 don't you mean?

From what I understand they would like to do another but after her Oscar win they can't afford Charlize Theron and Mark Wahlberg isn't interested as he only did the previous one due to contractual obligations with the studio.

andyupnorth · Sep 28th, 2004, 05:22 PM

and the next one is going to feature new VW Beetles and be set in Berlin.

Mini Me GB · Sep 28th, 2004, 05:25 PM

Cool thanks, I saw on Sky News today that Mark Wahlberg would only take part if the story was as good as the last. The Mini's MUST be in it!

I've been watching the Italian Job on a 7.1 Dolby system (5.1 boosted to 7.1) and wow the sound of the Cooper S is incredible, the floor was shaking I had it so loud

.. Couldn't of sounded anymore like the real thing unless I was standing next to it

I love MINI, Laura · Sep 28th, 2004, 05:42 PM

Actually in the Italian job 2 they are Coopers not Cooper Ss. They have had loads of work to them therefore not standard cooper but a Cooper none the less! They have aerokits on them and 17" R90 alloys.

Pepper'D · Sep 28th, 2004, 05:51 PM

there are two coopers and one s I thought

Fabio · Sep 28th, 2004, 05:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura

Actually in the Italian job 2 they are Coopers not Cooper Ss. They have had loads of work to them therefore not standard cooper but a Cooper none the less! They have aerokits on them and 17" R90 alloys.

The red one is an 'S'

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Sep 28th, 2004, 05:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura

Actually in the Italian job 2 they are Coopers not Cooper Ss. They have had loads of work to them therefore not standard cooper but a Cooper none the less! They have aerokits on them and 17" R90 alloys.

I am concerned that I should know this sort of detail, but the blue and white cars are Coopers and the red one is a Cooper S. I daren't tell you how many times I had to watch it before I picked up that detail....

If it is true that Mark Wahlberg only appeared in it due to contractual obligations that would explain why he often looked bored to me!

The MINI's were perfect though.

Tigger

Cooperchris · Sep 28th, 2004, 06:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andyupnorth

and the next one is going to feature new VW Beetles and be set in Berlin.

Beetles!? Please no!

They CANNOT make a sequal without the Mini, its just not physically possible!

Mini Me GB · Sep 28th, 2004, 07:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo

If it is true that Mark Wahlberg only appeared in it due to contractual obligations that would explain why he often looked bored to me!

The MINI's were perfect though.

Tigger

Bored?!

I'd drive a Mini like that for free

Thanks for all the info everyone, just assumed they we're all MCS.

Baz F · Sep 28th, 2004, 08:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andyupnorth

Italian Job 3 don't you mean?

From what I understand they would like to do another but after her Oscar win they can't afford Charlize Theron and Mark Wahlberg isn't interested as he only did the previous one due to contractual obligations with the studio.

I thought Edward Norton was the one contractually obliged to the studio.

Mind you, thats probably right about Charlize Theron. She was awesome in monster, well deserved Oscar.

Parc77 · Sep 28th, 2004, 08:10 PM

I heard they were gonna use Daewoo Matiz's

Hope they dont use any actors beneath the level of the ones used in the last film, or it might be a potential flop, can see it now Daewoo Matiiz - Frank Spencer, Harry Hill and Mrs Merton doh !

andyupnorth · Sep 28th, 2004, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooperchris

Beetles!? Please no!

They CANNOT make a sequal without the Mini, its just not physically possible!

I was joking!!!!

jason2025 · Sep 28th, 2004, 11:02 PM

It was Edward Norton who was only in the film under protest due to contract reasons. Good details on the whole issue here:

http://www.observer.com/pages/story.asp?ID=6361

And yes, you're right, it really would be the Italian Job III I guess

Cheers.

J\

Mini Me GB · Sep 29th, 2004, 12:14 AM

Maybe they should consider dropping the "Italian Job" title..

That way it would no longer be compared to the original all the time, instead I suggest they call it "Mini Adventure"

then you have the subtitle like "Mini Adventure - Mini Invades Earth", "Mini Adventure - On the Autobahn", "Mini Adventure - Stuck in traffic".. Ok so maybe the last one wouldn't be the most appealing and exciting film ever but it's a start...

I love MINI, Laura · Sep 29th, 2004, 08:43 AM

Ahh didn't know that the red one was an S why would they have just one S and the rest coopers? Is that whats in the original Italian Job?

I stand corrected!

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Sep 29th, 2004, 12:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura

Ahh didn't know that the red one was an S why would they have just one S and the rest coopers? Is that whats in the original Italian Job?

I stand corrected!

My own thoughts on this are:

1. My understanding is that at the time of production, BMW only imported the Cooper and Cooper S into the States. If they were, as I understand, paying for the cars then they would probably want to give as much publicity as possible to both cars in the range.

2. Wasn't the waiting list for the S even longer than for the standard Cooper at time of shooting? Considering that they had to provide 30+ cars for the production it would probably have been easier to "loose" the production of 10 Cooper S's than 30.

These are only my thoughts, unless anyone else knows better....

Tigger.

I love MINI, Laura · Sep 29th, 2004, 02:46 PM

Now that makes sense! I see you've actually thought about this in great detail! I just liked looking at those beautiful beasts!

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Sep 29th, 2004, 05:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura

Now that makes sense! I see you've actually thought about this in great detail! I just liked looking at those beautiful beasts!

They were rather good weren't they?

I'm afraid that the Italian Job II was the most expensive DVD I've ever bought. The £15 ish that I spent on the DVD was bad enough, but then I went and bought the car as well

THAT film can be held completely responsible for me logging onto the MINI website and registering an interest with my dealer. The rest, as they say, is history.....

Did that film get anyone else hooked in the same way?

Tigger

Cooperchris · Sep 29th, 2004, 06:40 PM

I think they may have only put one cooper s in the film because it is just for Charlize Theron because she has the classic mini as her own car. So I suppose that because she knows the Mini quite well in the film, she desered a better version of the new mini than the others, so maybe thats why, just a thought.

Sep 28th, 2004, 05:08 PM	#1
jason2025 2003 PS MCS Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Movie: The Italian Job II Rumours have been flying, but here's a good solid one: ----- Variety reports today that Paramount Pictures is in talks with most of the cast of THE ITALIAN JOB for a sequel. According to the trade discussions have started with Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Seth Green, Mos Def and Jason Statham, and the studio's first choice to direct is F. Gary Gray, the guy that helmed the 2003 remake. The sequel's script also beings back the writing team of Wayne and Donna Powers, and rumor has it the second JOB will take the team to Paris, the French Alps and the beaches of St. Tropez. Paramount would like to wrap up talks and start shooting the movie by March of next year, for subsequent release in November 2005. ----- With most of the cast returning, I wonder if the real star of the first film (the Minis) will as well? J\

Sep 28th, 2004, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 767 Offline	Italian Job 3 don't you mean? From what I understand they would like to do another but after her Oscar win they can't afford Charlize Theron and Mark Wahlberg isn't interested as he only did the previous one due to contractual obligations with the studio. "Do try to keep up Nigel!"

Sep 28th, 2004, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 767 Offline	and the next one is going to feature new VW Beetles and be set in Berlin. "Do try to keep up Nigel!"

Sep 28th, 2004, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 3,737 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura Actually in the Italian job 2 they are Coopers not Cooper Ss. They have had loads of work to them therefore not standard cooper but a Cooper none the less! They have aerokits on them and 17" R90 alloys. The red one is an 'S' bebo

Sep 28th, 2004, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cooperchris The REAL King of Bling My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 261 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by andyupnorth and the next one is going to feature new VW Beetles and be set in Berlin. Beetles!? Please no! They CANNOT make a sequal without the Mini, its just not physically possible! PS/B Cooper

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Sep 28th, 2004, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 701 Offline	Cool thanks, I saw on Sky News today that Mark Wahlberg would only take part if the story was as good as the last. The Mini's MUST be in it! I've been watching the Italian Job on a 7.1 Dolby system (5.1 boosted to 7.1) and wow the sound of the Cooper S is incredible, the floor was shaking I had it so loud .. Couldn't of sounded anymore like the real thing unless I was standing next to it

Sep 28th, 2004, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 3,312 Offline	Actually in the Italian job 2 they are Coopers not Cooper Ss. They have had loads of work to them therefore not standard cooper but a Cooper none the less! They have aerokits on them and 17" R90 alloys.

Sep 28th, 2004, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pepper'D TUNIT DX Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: midlands,uk Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 1,809 Offline	there are two coopers and one s I thought

Sep 28th, 2004, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 4,566 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura Actually in the Italian job 2 they are Coopers not Cooper Ss. They have had loads of work to them therefore not standard cooper but a Cooper none the less! They have aerokits on them and 17" R90 alloys. I am concerned that I should know this sort of detail, but the blue and white cars are Coopers and the red one is a Cooper S. I daren't tell you how many times I had to watch it before I picked up that detail.... If it is true that Mark Wahlberg only appeared in it due to contractual obligations that would explain why he often looked bored to me! The MINI's were perfect though. Tigger

Sep 28th, 2004, 07:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 701 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo If it is true that Mark Wahlberg only appeared in it due to contractual obligations that would explain why he often looked bored to me! The MINI's were perfect though. Tigger Bored?! I'd drive a Mini like that for free Thanks for all the info everyone, just assumed they we're all MCS.

Sep 28th, 2004, 08:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Baz F World Wide Flying Ace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belfast Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by andyupnorth Italian Job 3 don't you mean? From what I understand they would like to do another but after her Oscar win they can't afford Charlize Theron and Mark Wahlberg isn't interested as he only did the previous one due to contractual obligations with the studio. I thought Edward Norton was the one contractually obliged to the studio. Mind you, thats probably right about Charlize Theron. She was awesome in monster, well deserved Oscar. 'Just a funny looking dog, with a big black nose'

Sep 28th, 2004, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 2,345 Offline	I heard they were gonna use Daewoo Matiz's Hope they dont use any actors beneath the level of the ones used in the last film, or it might be a potential flop, can see it now Daewoo Matiiz - Frank Spencer, Harry Hill and Mrs Merton doh !

Sep 28th, 2004, 08:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 767 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooperchris Beetles!? Please no! They CANNOT make a sequal without the Mini, its just not physically possible! I was joking!!!! "Do try to keep up Nigel!"

Sep 28th, 2004, 11:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
jason2025 2003 PS MCS Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 140 Offline	It was Edward Norton who was only in the film under protest due to contract reasons. Good details on the whole issue here: http://www.observer.com/pages/story.asp?ID=6361 And yes, you're right, it really would be the Italian Job III I guess Cheers. J\

Sep 29th, 2004, 12:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 701 Offline	Maybe they should consider dropping the "Italian Job" title.. That way it would no longer be compared to the original all the time, instead I suggest they call it "Mini Adventure" then you have the subtitle like "Mini Adventure - Mini Invades Earth", "Mini Adventure - On the Autobahn", "Mini Adventure - Stuck in traffic".. Ok so maybe the last one wouldn't be the most appealing and exciting film ever but it's a start...

Sep 29th, 2004, 08:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 3,312 Offline	Ahh didn't know that the red one was an S why would they have just one S and the rest coopers? Is that whats in the original Italian Job? I stand corrected!

Sep 29th, 2004, 12:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 4,566 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura Ahh didn't know that the red one was an S why would they have just one S and the rest coopers? Is that whats in the original Italian Job? I stand corrected! My own thoughts on this are: 1. My understanding is that at the time of production, BMW only imported the Cooper and Cooper S into the States. If they were, as I understand, paying for the cars then they would probably want to give as much publicity as possible to both cars in the range. 2. Wasn't the waiting list for the S even longer than for the standard Cooper at time of shooting? Considering that they had to provide 30+ cars for the production it would probably have been easier to "loose" the production of 10 Cooper S's than 30. These are only my thoughts, unless anyone else knows better.... Tigger.

Sep 29th, 2004, 02:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 3,312 Offline	Now that makes sense! I see you've actually thought about this in great detail! I just liked looking at those beautiful beasts!

Sep 29th, 2004, 05:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 4,566 Offline	Italian Job II DVD. The (expensive) consequences..... Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura Now that makes sense! I see you've actually thought about this in great detail! I just liked looking at those beautiful beasts! They were rather good weren't they? I'm afraid that the Italian Job II was the most expensive DVD I've ever bought. The £15 ish that I spent on the DVD was bad enough, but then I went and bought the car as well THAT film can be held completely responsible for me logging onto the MINI website and registering an interest with my dealer. The rest, as they say, is history..... Did that film get anyone else hooked in the same way? Tigger

Sep 29th, 2004, 06:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cooperchris The REAL King of Bling My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 261 Offline	I think they may have only put one cooper s in the film because it is just for Charlize Theron because she has the classic mini as her own car. So I suppose that because she knows the Mini quite well in the film, she desered a better version of the new mini than the others, so maybe thats why, just a thought. PS/B Cooper

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