G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra
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As rumors of a sequel to G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra grow stronger, one of the film's stars is making it clear that he's in for it.

Dennis Quaid, who portrays General Hawk, recently spoke with Sci Fi Wire about a follow-up film and said he's "definitely interested" in reprising his role as the team's commanding officer.

The actor is a big fan of director Stephen Sommers, saying he hit a "home run" with the original.

For the sequel, Quaid said: "I want to get out of the pit ... I want to ride a horse and shoot a gun. I want a horse with an accelerator suit."

Based on its box office performance, there's no doubt that there will be a sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

"They will make a sequel," Marlon Wayans, who plays Ripcord, told E! News over the weekend. "That's the thing about Hollywood. They will make a sequel and sequel to the sequel and then a sequel to the sequel's sequel... I can't wait to do it. If it happens, that would be great."

The actor also thinks there's spin-off material for a few character.

"I think they'll probably go with Snake Eyes [played by Ray Park] first," he said. "Although I could probably whoop Snake Eyes' ass."

Unless G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra truly tanks, a sequel is all but inevitable.

With that in mind, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura was asked which characters he'd like to see included in the next film.

"There's a ton of them actually... one of the hard things about tackling these things is that there's always the fan who says: 'Why didn't you pick Flint? Why did you pick Duke?' It goes on," he told IGN. "In general, what we've done with this, and what we did with Transformers, is you try to pick the most popular ones, and then if you're lucky enough to make another one, you use the next most popular.

"I think Flint's a cool character. And I've always liked the name Roadblock. I just think that's one of the greatest names ever. So somehow we've got to figure out how to get Roadblock in. I'm not sure I even like the character, but I love the name."

So far, reviews for G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra have been less than stellar.

Still, those behind the movie appear confident about its success: a sequel is already in the works.

At a press conference in Australia director Stephen Sommers and the cast were asked if they were locked in for a sequel.

Sommers replied with enthusiasm: "Yes they are," as the actors next to him nodded their heads, and the director concluded the response with: "Next summer!"

Sounds like that's when shooting will begin. Sommers better hope the original, which hits theaters on August 7, is a success.

While the sequel to Transformers broke records, and fans of all ages await the release of the next Harry Potter movie, a potential summer blockbuster has almost gone unnoticed.

But that's likely to change on August 7, when G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra hits theaters and millions of grown men are taken back to their childhoods.

Based on the 1980s cartoon, this G.I. Joe movie focuses on an elite military unit. The big screen version stars Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid, Sienna Miller and Marlon Wayans. Each of those stars is featured in a photo below.

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Rachel Nichols stars in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra as the character of as Scarlett.

The movie, which comes out on August 7, also features Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller and Dennis Quaid. The following poster features a gorgeous Nicholas in her sexy role:

A new poster for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra has been released.

The movie, which hits theaters on August 7, stars: Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Byung Hun Lee, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Said Taghmaoui, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Dennis Quaid.

Click on the poster below for an even larger version of it:

Based on the G.I. Joe trailer, here are a few quotes from the upcoming blockbuster:

The Baroness: It has only just begun... | permalink

Destro: What'd you say your unit was called?
General Hawk: I didn't. | permalink

Duke: Technically, we don't exist. We answer to no one. And when all else fails, we don't. | permalink

Destro: When I'm finished, this world will never forget. | permalink

The buzz for G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra has officially begun.

Later today, during Super Bowl XLIII, viewers will be treated to the first preview for the big screen adaption of this beloved cartoon.

We've got an early look at it below:

Channing Tatum leads the cast of G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra.

The actor takes on the role of Conrad Hauser, better known as "Duke."

Thanks to a series of character cards, courtesy of Hisstank.com, here's a closer look at this soldier:

Paramount Pictures has released a few new posters for its much-anticipated summer action flick, G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra.

The promotional photos below feature Channing Tatum as Duke; Marlon Wayans as Ripcord; and Rachel Nichols as Scarlett...