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IESB found out earlier this week that 20th Century Fox has hired writer Kyle Ward to pen the script for the Hitman movie sequel. Adrian Askarieh, Daniel Alter and Chuck Gordon will be returning as producers on the film as well. 

Why would they do something like this? Because the first movie grossed 100 million worldwide in box offices. That's not even including DVD sales, either. It's pretty impressive that a videogame movie made this much, but the average audience probably had no idea this was a videogame first. Still, not bad. 

Kyle Ward also wrote the Kane and Lynch movie script and filming for that movie is expected to start later this year starring Bruce Willis.

Finally, the last bit of news is something you all will actually care about. IESB was told that the next chapter in the Hitman videogame series is expected by the end of 2010 and "it will take Agent 47 in a whole new direction." Well ain't that just some cool news!

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Cowboy TTop's Avatar
Cowboy TTop at 06/25/2009 06:16
I enjoyed the first film, as it works better than most game to movie ideas. Yeah, I'd go and see a second one, no one is doing assassin movies, so why not?

Whether to get Tim Olyphant back though? I think they should stick with him, as its good to have a regular face in such a role, and he can build on the character etc.
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nikmonroe at 06/25/2009 06:29
This movie will end up direct to DVD with none of the original cast. Agent 47 will probably be played by a wrestler.

Great news about the game, Blood Money is one of my favorite games but does the line "it will take Agent 47 in a whole new direction" simply mean; We've watched the Splinter Cell: Conviction trailer as well and now we know what to do for a new Hitman game?
Cough's Avatar
Cough at 06/25/2009 06:33
Game: Alright! High five.
Movie: Thanks but... no thanks.
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Miguelcar808 at 06/25/2009 07:38
A whole new direction ?
That has never been a good thing
aZZmodan's Avatar
aZZmodan at 06/25/2009 07:46
Actually, I enjoyed the movie more than any of the games... I don't know why, that's just what happened... Come to think of it, it might have something to do with Olga... ;D
Jon B's Avatar
Jon B at 06/25/2009 08:08
First movie I thought was decent. New direction isn't going to help things.

I predict Vin Diesel.
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Sexualchocolate at 06/25/2009 08:09
I'm a BIG fan of all the games.

I really enojyed the film too.

MOAR PLZ!
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Blasto at 06/25/2009 08:56
God I hope they don't make it linear like most stealth-action games. I remain hopeful, but "a whole new direction" scares me as I can see them dumbing it down to boost sales to the unimaginative types.

The complexity and variety of ways to accomplish your objectives is what makes Hitman awesome and gives it it's replayability. Adding a few more checkpoints to help less meticulous gamers get into it wouldn't bother me too much, but I really hope there are are no huge, game altering changes made. Please don't ruin my beloved Hitman games, pretty please?
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Kraid at 06/25/2009 09:06
I hope they don't fuck this up. I want my Blood Money 2 kthxbai.
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Castro at 06/25/2009 09:08
I have to say that my experience with the Hitman games consists of an hour or so that I spent with the demo for the first game on the PC. It seemed pretty rad, but I had problems with the controls. This was ages ago so I can't remember exactly what those problems were, but I never finished the demo. Maybe I just suck at games. I'm comfortable with that.

The movie was pretty entertaining I thought. It's plenty stupid, but I can appreciate that in movies. Especially when I go into them with extremely low expectations. Also, Olga Whats-her-face (I can't spell it and I can't be bothered to look it up) from Quantum of Solace is in it and she is lovely. She's also kinda naked for a lot of it which helps.
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Zantetsuken at 06/25/2009 09:10
The end of Blood Money was awesome, hopefully the sequel will be as good as that game was
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Slique at 06/25/2009 09:11
Q4 2010? But I want it now, dagnambit!
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everybodyruns at 06/25/2009 11:39
@Castro

The first Hitman game is so much worse than all the other ones that it basically doesn't count. I think this is well accepted. That's why the "Trilogy" pack had Hitman 2, Contracts, and Blood Money.

I can't wait for the next one.
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whowhatwherehow at 06/25/2009 11:39
Actually just playing through Blood Money again, as it happens. Had almost forgotten how good it is. As long as they keep the inventive ways to kill people in the new one, I'll be happy! Disguising yourself as a pool boy and seducing a hammered MILF? Awesome.
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ArrestedDeveloper at 06/25/2009 13:58
Cool, a new hitman game. I've been listening to Rebel FM going through Hitman:Blood Money for their backlog segment and it really made me miss the series.
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smurfee mcgee at 06/25/2009 14:51
I can't wait that long for a new game. :(
I would dig a new movie, but am curious to see where they go with the story.
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VisMortua at 06/25/2009 15:17
Nice. Loved the first movie, and the games. Both thumbs up for me.
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Kalmah at 06/25/2009 18:18
With the sudden sequal directions headed to lately, I would say that Agent 47 will be a washed up Ex-Assassin in a dirty tanktop, growing a large dirty beard and some hair (a la Payne & Fisher). Then his own group will turn against him and he will have to rid of them entirely. AMIRITE?
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ToxinBlackheart at 06/25/2009 21:20
Aighgh...Kalmah's got it right on the ball. Does every assassin these days need to go in "an all new direction?"
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Steel Squirrel at 06/26/2009 03:26
FINALLY. I've been wondering what was up with the next Hitman game.

Also, a whole new direction can be a good thing. Like adding a story that actually makes sense. Think positive thoughts.
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