2010's Machete was a bloody blast that had a surprisingly decent plot, didn't take itself too seriously, and was rounded out by a solid cast. When it was announced that the sequel, Machete Kills, was in the works I couldn't help but feel a little excited for the return of the Mexican badass played by Danny Trejo. Production just wrapped on the sequel and a tentative release date was planned for Spring 2013.
Well audiences might be waiting a little longer than expected to see the knife wielding anti-hero on the big screen again. According to "Deadline," Overnight Productions, which owns the rights to the character, has taken legal action against director Robert Rodriguez and his production company. Overnight states that they were not provided with appropriate Texas tax information from director Robert Rodriguez and his company. Additionally, Overnight claims that Rodriguez has not provided appropriate budget information which could entail a fee for one of the producers. Overnight Productions and their people believe their could be owed in excess of $250,000.
I'm fairly confident that this will get resolved fairly quickly with little to no headaches. To be honest Machete Kills never had a firm release date so it's not like people are going to be devastated. I just hope it doesn't get delayed by three years ala Red Dawn and The Cabin in the Woods.
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