'Ted 2' and more 'Bourne' films being eyed at Universal
NBCU CEO says he's also looking to ramp up the studio's animation division
Seth MacFarlane's "Ted"
No matter how much you loved Seth MacFarlane's "Ted," we can guarantee you NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke loved it more.
With the film grossing nearly $400 million worldwide this summer, the corporate chairman is understandably eager for creator Seth MacFarlane to get cracking on a sequel to the comedy blockbuster, a point he made clear to analysts while speaking at today's Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference (phew!).
Vowing to keep promoting existing franchises, Burke elaborated by stating "we'd like to see a 'Ted 2' as soon as we can," in addition to making it clear that audiences will "see future Bourne films" - though the latter claim seems a bit dubious considering that the last entry in the franchise, this summer's "The Bourne Legacy," grossed a relatively mild $180 million worldwide on a steep $125 million budget.
Burke also said he'd like to boost the studio's animation output, stating his plans to "go from making one film every 18 months to making two a year" (perhaps to keep up with Dreamworks' recently-announced release slate)? The next project set for release from the division is a sequel to 2010 blockbuster "Despicable Me," which is slated for release next July.
Would you like to see a "Ted 2"? How about more "Bourne" movies? Sound off in the comments.
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September 13, 2012 at 11:26PM EST Reply to CommentAny chance they re-integrate Borne into the series that, y'know, bears his name?
-Cheers
mark
September 14, 2012 at 12:06AM EST Reply to CommentYes another ted
Mathew
September 14, 2012 at 12:14AM EST Reply to CommentSorry not interesting see all Universal movies! Bourne without Matt Damon..no way!!!!!
Carissa
September 14, 2012 at 11:58PM EST Reply to CommentMore Bourne. Aaron Cross is awesome.
Paul
January 7, 2013 at 2:39AM EST Reply to CommentBourne Legacy was a good movie but some of the plot details were a little thin. I'm sure Jeremy Renner is perfectly capable of some character acting like Matt Damon... or they could do one where both characters interact!
tash
January 27, 2013 at 11:16PM EST Reply to CommentMost definately need a second Ted movie :) I dont usually got to see movies, but I did see this one and it was awsome ;) its like robot chicken met teddy ruxpin(not sure on spelling there lol) and they had a baby!! :) I will be waiting for another great Ted movie!