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| Southland Tales | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Characters created by Robert Kelly |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date | 2006-present |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $ million |
| Box office | $ (1 theatrical film) |
The Southland Tales franchise consists of American science fiction black comedy-thrillers, including one theatrical films and. ....
Development
[edit]Films
[edit]| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriter | Producers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southland Tales | May 21, 2006 | Richard Kelly | Sean McKittrick, Bo Hyde and Kendall Morgan | |
| Untitled sequel | TBA | TBA | Nick Yarborough | TBA |
Southland Tales (2006)
[edit]Untitled sequel film (TBA)
[edit]In January 2021, Richard Kelly announced that developments are underway to expand the film into a franchise with intention being that the original cast return. The filmmaker explained that the original film is Chapters 4-6, while a prequel project will explore Chapters 1-3. Kelly stated that he intends to incorporate animation into the franchise, with future projects as well, while additional projects can explore events that take place in the plot's 2024 timeline.[5] Kelly later stated that he decided to officially write a sequel, following a conversation that he had with James Cameron regarding the first movie; while expressing regret for releasing the latter chapters of Southland Tales in the original film, stating that this placed the audience at a disadvantage in understanding the overall plot. The filmmaker stated that discussions are ongoing as to whether the projects should be released as films or in a long-form format through a streaming service.[6]
In February of the same year, Kelly stated that the project in whatever form it takes will likely be released via streaming, and that he has been working on expanding the franchise for years, though he began working in earnest following his conversation with Cameron. While confirming that the plot would follow the graphic novels he wrote, he hopes to include newly created additional scenes and dialogue incorporated into the original film via animated sequences; explaining that the sequel is intended to be viewed as a feature length sequel to the first installment, or that the 6 chapters can be watched as a limited series.[7] In May 2024, Kelly stated that he hopes to realize a complete six chapters, as well as adapting the graphic novel.[8]
Short film
[edit]| Film | U.S. release date | Director | Screenwriters | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This is the Way the World Ends | May 21, 2006 | Dee Austin Robertson | Dee Austin Robertson, Raymond D. Mansfield & Ryan Scott Wick | Raymond D. Mansfield |
An animated segment, released initially separate from the feature film, This is the Way the World Ends was included on the collector's edition home release compiled by Richard Kelly and named as a part of the franchise.[9]
Main cast and characters
[edit]| Character | Title | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Southland Tales | Short | Untitled sequel | |
| Boxer Santaros / Jericho Cane | Dwayne Johnson | TBA | |
| Pvt. Roland Taverner | Seann William Scott | ||
| Off. Ronald Taverner | |||
| Krysta "Now" Lynn Kapowski | Sarah Michelle Gellar | ||
| Madeline Frost-Santaros | Mandy Moore | ||
| Pvt. Pilot Abilene | Justin Timberlake | ||
| Sen. Robert "Bobby" Frost | Holmes Osborne | ||
| Nana Mae Frost | Miranda Richardson | ||
| Baron von Westphalen | Wallace Shawn | ||
Additional crew and production details
[edit]| Title | Crew/Detail | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composer | Cinematographer | Editor | Production companies |
Distributing companies |
Running time | ||
| Southland Tales | Moby | Steven Poster | Sam Bauer | Universal Pictures, Cherry Road Films, Darko Entertainment, MHF Zweite Academy Film, Eden Roc Productions, Persistent Entertainment, Inferno Distribution, Wild Bunch |
Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Destination Films |
2hrs 24mins | |
| This is the Way the World Ends | Sam Bauer | Director of animation: Raymond D. Mansfield |
Dee Austin Robertson | Bopopolis Bros. Film Factory | Bopopolis Bros. Film Factory, Arrow Video |
10mins | |
| Untitled sequel | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Reception
[edit]Box office and financial performance
[edit]| Film | Box office gross | Box office ranking | Budget | Worldwide Total loss |
Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Other territories | Worldwide | All time worldwide |
North America | ||||
| Southland Tales | $275,380 | $99,363 | $374,743 | #10,498 | #15,492 | $17,000,000 | -$16,625,257 | [10][11] |
| Untitled sequel | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
Critical and public response
[edit]| Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatometer | Metascore | |
| Southland Tales | 40% (105 reviews)[12] |
44/100 (26 reviews)[13] |
In other media
[edit]Written by the film's writer/director Richard Kelly and illustrated by Brett Weldele, The Prequel Saga consists of a collection of three graphic novels. Originally conceived as a multi-media franchise which would include two installments, totaling nine parts: a six-volume graphic novel series and the feature film with three parts; the novels were reduced to three installments instead. Kelly additionally developed a website which would connect the various plots and stories, for the general audience.
- Southland Tales: Part One - Two Roads Diverge
- Southland Tales: Part Two - Fingerprints
- Southland Tales: Part Three - The Mechanicals
The story continues through the movie's three parts which are titled, Part Four: Temptation Waits, Part Five: Memory Gospel, and Part Six: Wave of Mutilation.
References
[edit]- ^ McCarthy, Todd (May 21, 2006). "Southland Tales". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Formo, Brian (May 20, 2016). "'Southland Tales': You've Never Been More Prepared to See This Film Than Right Now". Collider. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Gaughan, Liam (April 27, 2023). "Why Southland Tales Is One of the Greatest Movies of the 21st Century". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Mosley, Matthew (May 5, 2022). "'Southland Tales': Why Its Hollywood's Most Interesting Failure". Collider. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Collis, Clark (January 22, 2021). "Southland Tales director hopes to reunite with Dwayne Johnson for planned sequel". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Richard Kelly Talks 'Southland Tales', The Time Travel Prequel & His James Cameron-Inspired 'Donnie Darko' Sequel [Interview]". The Playlist. January 26, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Francisco, Eric (February 1, 2021). "'Southland Tales' Director Reveals Plans for a Streaming Sequel Set in 2024". Inverse. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Kelly, Richard (May 16, 2024). "For Jane Schoenbrun And Richard Kelly, Making Movies Is a Religious Experience". Interview Magazine. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Wilkins, Budd (January 27, 2021). "Review: Richard Kelly's Cannes Cut of Southland Tales Arrives on Arrow Blu-ray". Slant Magazine. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "Southland Tales". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Southland Tales". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Southland Tales". Rotten Tomatoes. 14 November 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Southland Tales". Metacritic. Retrieved April 8, 2022.