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[RustyMuffler]

Yeah, the original teaser for Cloverfield that ran in front of Transformers was labeled simply, "JJ Abrams Film". (Not talking about the "1-18-08" 'label' everyone gave it, but referring to the actual paper label that was on the loose trailers that were shipped to theaters by Paramount after the original teaser came attached to Transformers.) I was managing a theater when that came out and still have a few of those teasers.

I'm hoping that a resourceful manager or projectionist manages to get their cans opened up early. These locks are customary on just about every big Paramount summer release and they are also customarily very easy to get open.

[113]

[kosmopol]

OK, people, here is our camera guy. I am not really familiar with film hardware, but after notice by Euchre and wiki link by 113 I almost doubt, this guy and Super 8 are connected.

Anyway







(Caught at Cloverfield, 25:32min)

His camera seems to be rather digital camera than Super8... Perhaps I'm just on wrong horse... If there is such idiom in English

On the other hand I'd love to watch a movie about him, where we can see a glimpse by HUD, Rob and Co., filmed by his camera.

And perhaps... just perhaps, Jason could be alive, saved by the camera guy... and... hey, Mr. JJ? Looking for a new screenplay?

[Yamato]

this -could- be interesting. i was kind of hoping it would be "star trek sequel" related, but last i heard, there isn't even a script for that and it's a bit early for a teaser trailer for a movie that's coming out in 2012. seeing as this is leaning more towards "cloverfield" related, that's interesting as well. more than likely there will be some ARG stuff on whatever this may be, considering JJ's track record, but then again, i'm not entirely holding my breath (past ARGs based on films JJ directed/produced, especially cloverfield, didn't really have a conclusion). we'll see, though.

[113]

Yeah, that's definitely not a Super 8 model camera. Oh well.

[riquardo]

Some people on Aintitcool talkbacks said (joking or not) that with this title, it could be a 60s-70s period prequel of Cloverfield, shot on Super8 film. It will most likely not be this, but that would be awesome!

EDIT: oh and thanks for the screencaps kosmo

[Doomofman]

An 80s Cloverfield prequel would make ZERO sense

[vapor]

I kind of discovered ARGs a bit after the cloverfield game and really only skimmed the surface of it when researching. Did the ARG ever hint to a way that a prequel could tie in? I'm just not seeing how it would translate to a prequel, otherwise. I mean, monster destroys New York City. What would be the context of the prequel? Giant Monster hides in the ocean while plotting to someday destroy New York City? Maybe it would just center around the original characters and not the giant monster at all. Sounds boring.

Now a SEQUEL...that would be cool. Or the same film filmed from a different perspective and different characters. Like 24 meets Godzilla. Yeah. Would make much more sense. Would be just like Abrams, too.

[degravedi]

I think HitFix says it all:

[kosmopol]

Yes, people, you're right, our brainstorming is based on some few glimpses of reality right now, even if it's kinda cool. I cannot wait for the trailer, so we could have more ideas, if and whether this movie is related to Cloverfield.

We might be though very very cautions about all the Super8 stuff, which will pop out next days all over the internet. There are many copycats, we saw it with Ethan Haas story...

Anyway, if I think about a prequel - possible were a story with Tagruato company etc. (even if JJ Abrams tries not to connect ARG and movies so tight).

P.S. And my pleasure to help with screencaps again - looking back at ol' Cloverfield times, how great months it were!

[Dib]

Finally! Can't wait to see the trailer!

[automaton]

Whoaa you guys are quick!

What kosmopol posted is what the director ruminated on when talking about a sequel. 'What if there were lots of people recording the same event, each with their own story to tell' sort of thing. But retelling the exact same NY instance would be boring, so I hope it's AFTER cloverfield, so we can enter a more epic/worldwide scale.

Everybody brace for opening day!

[RustyMuffler]

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20083

I know they say it is confirmed but I would like to see it confirmed by other sites or by my own eyes before I believe it. LOL.

[Saevitia]

As if I needed another reason to see Iron Man 2. Gonna look this one over closely.