More Grudge and Pants?
Shouldn't be surprised, considering it's all about the cabbage. but interesting to hear that Sony have already started planning for "The Grudge 3" - several months shy of the release of "Grudge 2".

Takashi Shimizu, director of "The Grudge 2" (saw some footage from the film and it looks OK - hopefully, better than the first), told us today that the studio is keen for him to direct the second sequel [as well]. Though he said he'd like to be involved in some capacity - and he isn't ruling out directing it, yet - he would probably only produce it. He seems keen to journey beyond the world of "The Grudge".

Speaking of sequels, "Grudge 2" star Amber Tamblyn (what a cute little ball of energy she was!) said there's early talks about doing a sequel to the popular "Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants". That shouldn't be a surprise either - not only because the first film made some OK bank, but because there's several literary sequels to the first. The original cast would return.

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July 24, 2006

The Grudge 2
After some morning interviews (for “The Grudge 2”), we partook in the “Grudge 2” panel – you can never have enough “Grudge” when the pretty Joan of Arcadia is being spoon-fed by the spook – where we were treated to a nice long trailer for the film, and a panel, featuring the chaps we’d just interviewed – Amber Tamblyn, Arielle Kebbel and director, Takashi Shimizu (plus translator).
The footage – though nothing spectacular – was rather effective, giving many audience members a good jump here and there. In fact, from what I saw, the sequel does seem to have a lot more going for it than the [American] original. Sarah Michelle Gellar is briefly seen (it’s essentially given away that she meets her demise – Laurie Strode style – at the start of the film), as is Kebbel’s funky new dark mop. 

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July 24, 2006