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Will there be a Cloverfield sequel?

At least week's comic book event, WonderCon, director J.J. Abrams filled fans in on the status of the project.

"We're actually working on an idea right now. The key obviously at doing any kind of sequel, certainly this film included, is that it better not be a business decision. If you're going to do something, it should be because you're really inspired to do it. It doesn't really have to mean anything, doesn't mean it will work, but it means we did it because we cared, not because we thought we could get the bucks.

We have an idea that we thought was pretty cool that we're playing with, which means there will be something that's connected to 'Cloverfield,' but I hope it happens sooner than later because the idea is pretty sweet."

We have an update on a rumored Cloverfield sequel.

Director Matt Reeves spoke to MTV News about the possibility.

“There are a couple ideas that have potential but we haven’t quite cracked it yet,” Reeves said, adding that locations have been discussed. “When we were in Japan we thought, wouldn’t it be cool to do it here."

As for plot discussions focusing on a follow-up to Cloverfield, the director said the story wouldn't necessarily take place “right after that night, but [it would have] intersections with the original.”

So, will Reeves commit to the sequel?

“I think if we find something that would be incredibly fun to make and that we would want to watch then that’s what would push it over the top. It’s a weird puzzle.”

Might the Cloverfield 2 viral marketing campaign already be underway?

The following photo makes it seem that way.

As originally published and discussed by MovieWeb, this black and white picture appears to depict a bunch of baby Cloverfield monsters scurrying across the ocean floor - and didn't J.J. Abrams say that the original monster was a baby?

A Cloverfield sequel is planned for 2009.

At first, a Cloverfield sequel was considered a foregone conclusion.

But Director Matt Reeves told SCI FI Wire that plans for a follow-up film have been put on hold until the filmmakers can come up with an idea as interesting as the original.

"The thing that we sort of promised ourselves is we only wanted to do another one if we could come up with something that felt as fresh to us to make as that one did," Reeves said recently.

Reeves added:

"We're still kind of toying with what it's going to be and whether or not we're going to find something that will be as exciting for us to make and, hopefully, for an audience to watch. So we'll see. It's really in the baby, baby stages. And right now it's definitely on hold until we come up with what that would be."

This is almost refreshing to hear. We'd love for there to be a Cloverfield sequel, but we're glad the producers aren't willing to throw any crap on screen, know what we mean?

We added a handful of new quotes to our Cloverfield movie page.

Browse the complete collection of Cloverfield quotes now, beginning with the following sample:

Hud: Do you guys remember a couple of years ago when that guy was lighting homeless people on fire in the subways?
Rob Hawkins: Jesus, Hud! Maybe not the best time for this conversation down here!
Hud: Right.
[awkward silent pause]
Hud: I just can't stop thinking how scary it'd be if a flaming homeless guy came running...
Rob Hawkins, Lily Ford, Marlena Diamond: HUD!
Hud: I'm just saying. Sorry.

Hud: Please tell me she lives on the ground floor.
Rob Hawkins: 39th.
Hud: Shit.

Hud: Rob, what time do the choppers take off?
Rob Hawkins: 0600
Hud: What time is that?
Rob Hawkins: 6:00 Hud...
Hud: Oh yeah, I knew that.

Rob Hawkins: Look at me! Look at me! Look at me. I love you!
Beth McIntyre: I love you!

Hud: Look, all I'm saying is that this thing coulda have come from anywhere! It could have come from outer space!
Marlena Diamond: Like Superman?
Hud: Yeah! Wait... you know who Superman is?
Marlena Diamond: [sarcastically] Wait, you know Superman? I think I'm feeling something here... Are you aware of Garfield?

How do you feel about alternate endings on DVDs? We feel torn on the matter. It's always cool to see what producers were thinking about... but if the endings were at all worthwhile, they'd have made the final cut.

Anyway, with Cloverfield coming to DVD on April, here's a look at what viewers can expect on the disc. Yes, a pair of alternate endings are included...

• Commentary: Commentary by Director Matt Reeves
• Featurette: The Making of Cloverfield
• Featurette: Cloverfield Visual Effects

• Featurette: I Saw It! It's Alive! It's Huge
• Featurette: Clover Fun
• Additional Scenes: Congrats Rob
• Additional Scenes: When You're in Japan
• Additional Scenes: I Call That a Date
• Additional Scenes: It's Going to Hurt
• Additional Scenes: Alt Ending #1
• Additional Scenes: Alt Ending #2
• Easter Eggs: Slusho!
• Easter Eggs: Person of Interest - JLVD Video 2
• Easter Eggs: Person of Interest - JLVD Video 5
• Easter Eggs: Person of Interest - JLVD Video 9
• Easter Eggs: Person of Interest - JLVD Video 11
• Easter Eggs: Rack ‘Em & Pack ‘Em
• Easter Eggs: Fighting the X

Considering the original Cloverfield is still playing in many theaters, these is an extraordinarily early movie rumor.

But moviesonline.ca is claiming that the follow-up to this hit film may be called Aladygma. As the site reports:

Apparently, [Aladygma] is the code name for Cloverfield 2. It is, however, important to note that JJ Abrams has more then one untitled covert film in the works.

This is all we know about the film at the moment. Please send in any news you hear on the possibility of Cloverfield 2.

Hasbro has just released pictures of its Cloverfield Movie Monster action figure. The small price you'll have to pay to own one? $99.99.

What do you get for that whopping fee?

• Authentic sound
• A 14" tall figurineTwo interchangeable heads
• Statue of Liberty head accessory
• Special Cloverfield collector's edition packaging

The Cloverfield monster is available exclusively through HasbroToyShop.com.

Director Matt Reeves (pictured) might helm the rumored Cloverfield sequel, according to Variety, which is also reporting that Reeves will direct The Invisible Woman.

Timing of the projects will depend on how quickly Paramount can complete discussions with Reeves, producer J.J. Abrams and scribe Drew Goddard to scare up another monster tale for the Cloverfield sequel.

The Invisible Woman is a Hitchcock-style thriller that probes the mind of a former beauty queen who turns to a life of crime to protect her family. Reeves wrote the script and will produce with Abrams.

"Matt has created a truly original and compelling character and story," said GreeneStreet's John Penotti.

With a $25 million budget, a strong concept and cast of unknowns, Cloverfield scored a $46 million opening weekend, which was a record for a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

We don't know what it looks like yet - guess that would be a Cloverfield spoiler if we did - but Hasbro has announced it will be releasing a Cloverfield monster figure that will be a "highly detailed representation of the beast."

"Hasbro is very excited to be working with Paramount and Bad Robot to bring to market a piece of the film for fans and collectors," said Brian Goldner, COO of Hasbro, Inc. "The fan buzz on this film has been terrific and we are happy to take part in the excitement."

The figure will stand 14 inches tall and will come with two interchangable heads - one depicting a calm face and the other an agitated face - and it even comes with the head of the Statue of Liberty, as well.

You can pre-order the toy now from HasbroToyShop.com, but don't expect to receive it soon, or inexpensively:

While the pre-order starts today, the Toy Shop site states that the item won't ship until September 30, and that the price tag is a lofty $99.99.