Apparently the very positive reaction to the latest “Terminator Salvation” trailer has convinced the fine folks over at The Halcyon Company that the world is ready for more Terminators. As such, the company has officially announced that they are now working on the fifth installment with “Salvation” director McG even before “Salvation” is released. McG, who took a lot of flak while the film was in production, seems to have been vindicated by the spectacular look and feel of the trailer, which bodes well for the movie itself. No word yet on whether McG would also direct the fifth installment, but let’s face it, chances are very good.

The Halcyon Company has always said that they plan to do a trilogy with the reboot, and Christian Bale has already been signed on for the full trilogy.

From Variety:

Halcyon Co. toppers Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek are developing a fifth instalment of the man-vs.-machine franchise.

Helmer McG, who directed the upcoming fourth pic, “Terminator Salvation,” is working with the Halcyon duo on the latest project.

Announcement was among the news that came out of the Dubai Intl. Film Festival, which bowed Dec. 11 and runs through Thursday.

No decision has been made as to where to film the next “Terminator,” although the Middle East was mentioned as a locale.

When Anderson and Kubicek acquired the rights the lucrative “Terminator” franchise last year from previous owners C2, the former ad exec and banker envisaged the re-booted series as a trilogy. Christian Bale has signed on in the role of John Connor for all three roles. Newest pic is tentatively skedded for a 2011 release.

The duo had originally planned to wait until the release of “Terminator Salvation” next summer before deciding on whether to proceed with the next chapter, but the positive studio, fan and media reaction to footage from the current pic has encouraged them to move forward ahead of schedule.

Wow. I guess this means the reaction to the latest trailer has been really, really, really good. Now if only someone will take this kind of initiative with the TV show…

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