Already the battle for the summer of 2009 has began with the debut of Terminator Salvation’s first teaser trailer and teaser one-sheet movie poster. With Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles entering its second season on FOX and Terminator Salvation debuting on May 22, 2009, next year might be shaping up to be the year of The Terminator, 25 years after the franchise began.
I think it’s pretty smart for the studio to be doing so much publicity right now. I mean is there a better time to capitalize on the flim’s star, Christian Bale, than when his current film, The Dark Knight, is about to become the highest grossing film of the decade? I would imagine McG, the film’s director, wants to ride Bale’s popularity all the way to the bank. From the few glimpses we’ve seen so far, the special effects in the newest Terminator movie look sick and Bale has proven a knack for starring in smart, entertaining films. Hopefully Terminator Salvation will keep Bale’s hot streak intact.