We were curious to see if Fox was going to pick up Machete Kills, as they distributed the first film, but it has just been announced that Open Road Films acquired the movie for US distribution. Open Road had a huge win with The Grey earlier this year, and is releasing a number of upcoming titles, including Silent Hill: Revelation 3D later this month.
According to Deadline, the plan is for a wide theatrical release some time in 2013. Machete Kills features the return of Danny Trejo, along with the appearances from Michelle Rodriguez, Mel Gibson, Sofia Vergara, Demian Bichir, Amber Heard, Zoe Saldana, Jessica Alba, Charlie Sheen, Alexa Vega, Lady Gaga, William Sadler, Electra Avellan, and Elise Avellan.
Although Robert Rodriguez previously mentioned that the synopsis was outdated and purposely false, this is still being used as the official synopsis: "Danny Trejo returns as ex-Federale agent MACHETE, who is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man - he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet."
We'll keep an eye out on more information related to the plot, but will have plenty of new details in the coming months. Here is the first official photo from the movie:
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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