Goonies 2 News

Rumors of a sequel to Goonies are inching closer and closer to reality.

In an interview Sci-Fi Wire, writer Chris Columbus said that Joe Pantoliano - who portrayed one of the evil Fratellis in the original movie - has been discussing the project with director Richard Donner.

"[Pantaliano] said that Richard Donner talked to him about six months ago about the sequel" Columbus said. "I think the only way it could be done is if the kids are now the parents, and their kids have become the Goonies. I still think the two brothers are still alive and well, so they could still be in the movie. So it's a matter of whether or not they could re-create that concept."

We don't know much about the often-rumored Goonies sequel, but we can report that plans for the film really, truly, are in the works.

Sources at Moviehole.net have confirmed at least two pieces of information:

1. Warner Bros. will go through with a large-scale theatrical release of the movie;
   
2. There are several writers working on the project - and they're being paid handsomely for their services.

So, what do you think? Do you wanna see a Goonies 2?

The mere thought has up typing furiously with excitement, but they best not mess up an all-time classic. The pressure is on, writers!

Great news from Rudy Sean Astin!

The actor, who got his career jump started in the classic film Goonies, is proud to say that a sequel to the film is an "absolute certainty."

"The writing's on the wall when they're releasing the [Goonies] DVD in such numbers," said Astin who also made a name for himself in The Lord of the Rings series, of course.

According to another former Goonies star, Corey Feldman, numerous plotlines are being floated, with his favorite involving the children of the original Goonies embarking on an adventure of their own. That idea's a no-brainer for Astin, who says the real-life growth of the actors should factor heavily into a Goonies 2.

"Steven [Spielberg] and Dick [Donner] and all the powers that be … they really feel like the thing that made the movie strong was that it was about kids, so they really want to make the next movie about kids…the next generation of Goonies. And they've had a hard time tackling that."

Like Feldman, Astin sees the passing of the torch concept to be a logical progression for the franchise.

"I have three children," he said, "and Corey's got a kid now [too]. So as we now all have kids who are coming into the age that we were when we made the movie, it's more likely to me that they'll figure out how to design a story that will satisfy the older audience in terms of connecting with the original 1985 Goonies, and then [also] create this new thing."