THE Jedi knights are back. So are the underage spies, the small-town serial killer, the talking mouse and a pair of men who look great in black.Hollywood seems to surrender its creative soul to the making of sequels based on comic books, television series or video games. There are at least 20 sequels under preparation or production, such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Men in Black 2, True Lies 2, Terminator 3, Stuart Little 2, Austin Powers: Goldmember, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Die Another Day. Take a deep breath and prepare for the most dazzling sequels!

Next Potter has thrills　　

　　More action. More special effects.That’s what to expect in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second feature film installment of the tale about a famed boy wizard.The production started November 2001, with most filming done in and around London.The movie is based upon the second book in the popular series by J. K. Rowling, following Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Next up after this will be Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Indiana Jones'next adventure　　

　　More than 20 years after seizing the Lost Ark from the clutches of Nazi agents, Harrison Ford may be pushing 60 but Indiana Jones is ready to dust off his fedora and come out of retirement. Ford will act as the archeologist who battles snakes, spiders and all manner of bad guys in his globe-trotting quest for valuable antiquities.George Lucas has been part of the process for all three of the previous films, and would surely want to be part of the 4th film as well.The Indiana Jones franchise has generated worldwide theatrical ticket sales totaling US$1.2 billion since the first film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, opened in 1981.Distributor: Paramount PicturesStarring: Harrison Ford as Indiana JonesRelease date: Unknown. George Lucas said recently that this would certainly have to wait until after he finishes Star Wars Episode III, so the summers of 2005 or 2006 are probably the earliest targets.

Die Another Day　　

　　This is, of course, the latest in the James Bond series, following The World Is Not Enough. This is Brosnan’s 4th time as Bond.This film marks the franchise’s 40th anniversary.

　　Distributor: MGMStarring: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, Halle Berry as JinxRelease date: Nov. 22, 2002

Female android is coming　　

　　Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is expected to be a big hit with a record-breaking budget of US$155-170 million, and a US$30 million salary for Arnold Schwarzenegger.In fact, Schwarzenegger will be the only key player back from the franchise’s earlier flicks. Writer-director James Cameron is sitting this episode out. He’s replaced by U-571 director Mostow.This 3rd film tells the tale of the first battles between humans and androids. The advanced android that Schwarzenegger will be going up against will be female this time around. She has several new powers, like being able to disappear, mold into someone else, or even turn into an energy form.

　　Distributor: Warner Bros. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger Release date: July 2, 2003

Austin Power in Goldmember　　

　　Hollywood’s most successful spy spoof is back for its 3rd installment. Mike Myers wears the bad dental work again as Austin and plays a new villain, Goldmember.Superstars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Britney Spears and Kevin Spacey team up for a quick guest appearance in the movie.The production started in mid-November 2001 in Los Angeles, and wrapped May 3, 2002.

　　Distributor: New Line CinemaStarring: Mike Myers as Goldmember, Austin Powers, Fat Bastard, Dr. EvilRelease date: July 26, 2002