Something Old, Something New
The "tricks" to writing sequels with great expectations
By Andy Rose
URL: http://www.moviemaker.com/directing/article/something_old_something_new_3194/
While the thought of seeing Chucky, Rocky or Freddy yet again may cause even diehard film buffs to cringe, Hollywood studios have more than 20 sequels in the pipeline. Screenwriters Adam Herz (American Wedding), Kate Kondell (Legally Blonde 2) and Don D. Scott (Barbershop 2) discuss creating originality in something familiar. Plus, upcoming sequels that "had to be made."