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Mike Myers to Star in 'Austin Powers 4': Which Franchise Needs to Die?

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'Austin Powers'

Mike Myers has reportedly closed a deal to once again play the super-horny shagadelic international man of mystery, Austin Powers. But almost a decade later, do we really need more Austin?
  1. 'Austin Powers'

    'Austin Powers'

    Mike Myers has reportedly closed a deal to once again play the super-horny shagadelic international man of mystery, Austin Powers. But almost a decade later, do we really need more Austin?

  2. 'Sex and the City'

    'Sex and the City'

    We loved the TV show and we tolerated the first movie, but the sequel was cartoonish and offensive. Now the show is reportedly coming back for a 7th season. Can't Carrie and Mr. Big live happily ever after already?

  3. 'Transformers'

    'Transformers'

    In June, Shia LaBeouf said he won't come back to do a fourth "Transformers" … and he doesn't think Michael Bay will, either. First we lost Megan Fox, now Shia … perhaps it's the end of the road for this one?

  4. 'Cars'

    'Cars'

    Factoring in today's higher admission prices, the first "Cars" sold more tickets than the critically panned, blatantly political "Cars 2."

  5. 'Scream 4'

    'Scream 4'

    "Scream 4" opened in April to mixed reviews, coming in second at the box office for the second-lowest opening since the first film. Time to put it to rest, guys.

  6. The 'Bourne' series

    The 'Bourne' series

    "The Bourne Legacy" will reportedly feature a new hero and a new director … and no Matt Damon. "Bourne" without Bourne? That's just weird.

  7. 'Mission: Impossible'

    'Mission: Impossible'

    So is it cool to like Tom Cruise again? Cruise returns with "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" in December, the fourth film in the series. We thought "M:I" went out with the couch-jump.

  8. 'Pirates of the Caribbean'

    'Pirates of the Caribbean'

    The fourth flick in the series, "On Stranger Tides," was a huge hit this summer, but critics say the franchise has worn out its welcome.

Mike Myers to Star in 'Austin Powers 4': Which Franchise Needs to Die?
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Mike Myers has closed a deal to once again play the super-horny shagadelic international man of mystery, Austin Powers, HitFix reports.

In other words, "Austin Powers 4" is on its way to a theater near you.

We have to admit, this one took us by surprise. It's been almost a decade since "Goldmember," the last "Austin Powers" flick. So why the comeback now?

Well, the most obvious explanation is that Hollywood loves making sequels to proven hits. Little risk, almost guaranteed reward.

While we kind of got our fill of Austin with the first movie in 1997 (no one could ever really replace Liz Hurley), we have been a big fan of Myers since "Wayne's World." And we'd love to see him overcome his 2008 flop, "The Love Guru."

That said, we're not convinced there's a fourth story that Austin needs to tell.

From "Austin Powers" to "Sex and the City" to "Cars," click through our slideshow and let us know: Which franchise needs to die, like, yesterday?
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  • Matthew Gunai 2011/11/30 14:15:32
    "Pirates of the Caribbean"
    Matthew Gunai
    dis is a real bad show
  • Ifemi 2011/08/25 07:34:21
    "Sex and the City"
    Ifemi
    please no more sex in the city
  • ellencalvo 2011/08/23 22:32:02
    "Sex and the City"
    ellencalvo
    +1
    Austin Powers is funny as hell and shouldn't even be on this list.
  • Kat 2011/08/23 07:33:31
    "Pirates of the Caribbean"
    Kat
    it was as close call between this and Transformers.
  • gothbride666 2011/08/23 06:48:13
    "Sex and the City"
    gothbride666
    hate girly movies
  • 2011/08/21 13:49:49
    "Sex and the City"
    Some movies just don't go out of style I could watch a hundred Austin Powers movies, transformers is cool but i don't think they can really keep going with the franchise. I love Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • tony 2011/08/19 16:18:38
    "Sex and the City"
    tony
    +1
    there wasn't a choice for everything except "Austin Powers".
  • Curmudgeon 2011/08/19 14:54:37
    "Scream"
    Curmudgeon
    The first one was so so, the next few were horrible movies filled with cliche action that would make a b-movie horror director cringe.
  • Anarchico Anthony 2011/08/19 12:44:25
    "Sex and the City"
    Anarchico Anthony
    +1
    Final Destination. It should have died at #3. Number 4 sucked ass, and I dont care to see 5. I'll stick with the trilogy thank you
  • jOkEsOnYoU 2011/08/18 15:58:57
    "Pirates of the Caribbean"
    jOkEsOnYoU
    They really need to stop before they ruin the series even more.

    But I agree with the top comment, the Twilight series needs to just...go away.
  • jack 2011/08/18 14:31:58
    "Sex and the City"
    jack
    +1
    why isn't there a button for all of the above?
  • dear•LT13☻ 2011/08/18 14:26:01
    "Sex and the City"
    dear•LT13☻
    There should be an "ALL OF THE ABOVE"
  • Bart 2011/08/18 12:34:55 (edited)
    "Transformers"
    Bart
    transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mission Impsossible,scream , the Bourne series , wait no all of them except austin powers
  • AssataKnox 2011/08/18 10:03:38
    "Scream"
    AssataKnox
    Mine is not actually up there, but I'm sick of the "Final Destination" and/or "Saw" series. "Scream" is close enough, though.
  • JHup BN-0 2011/08/18 05:08:46
    "Austin Powers"
    JHup BN-0
    OK, I had a hard time deciding between "Sex in the City" and "Austin Powers", until I saw the trailer- "Austin Powers" must GO!!! ("Pirates" (as long as Johnny Depp is in it, that can go on, well, ALMOST forever!)
  • Aes Sedai 2011/08/18 04:02:50
    "Transformers"
    Aes Sedai
    All of these, with the exception of Cars and Bourne.
  • gregaj7 2011/08/18 02:59:30
    The "Bourne" series
    gregaj7
    It ended perfectly, except for the ability to make more $$. Don't need another.
    All of the choices could end.
  • Zach 2011/08/18 02:50:08
    "Pirates of the Caribbean"
    Zach
    The first one was pretty good, the second was decent, the third and fourth crap.
  • dennj 2011/08/18 02:09:19
    "Sex and the City"
    dennj
    TWILIGHT should have been on your list
  • Foxy Warrior Guru 2011/08/18 00:48:08
    "Sex and the City"
    Foxy Warrior Guru
    This sad excuse for entertainment was mind numbingly boring when it was a tv show. Turning it into a movie franchise was a last-ditch, scraping the bottom of the barrel, utterly desperate cry for help from a Hollywood that has gone completely brain-dead.
  • kjp71 2011/08/18 00:12:28
    "Austin Powers"
    kjp71
    Barf, get rid of Austin Powers. SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK
  • Sir Bud 2011/08/17 22:22:55
    "Transformers"
    Sir Bud
    +1
    Finally the International Man of Mystery returns.Was about time,Yeah baby yeah....really!!
  • JenniferXie 2011/08/17 21:59:46
    The "Bourne" series
    JenniferXie
    Sorry... I meant to say 'Scream' clicked the wrong thing... But mainly I want to say the movie franchise to go is 'Scream' because it's been here for a LOOOOONNNNGGGG time... And to be honest, it just goes on and on and on...
  • Susanne the Doodle 2011/08/17 20:33:31
    "Cars"
    Susanne the Doodle
    Cars... Cars 2 SUCKED! I dont see why 488 would say Austin Powers - they did a great job giving a James Bond spoof its own life. Why kill it? I liked it!
  • ed 2011/08/17 19:53:14
    "Scream"
    ed
    +2
    The first one was so smart, why did they mess it up with a sequel in the first place? The one that really needs to be on here is FINAL DESTINATION.
  • AssataKnox ed 2011/08/18 10:05:03
    AssataKnox
    That is EXACTLY what I said: Final Destination.
  • ed AssataKnox 2011/08/18 12:01:20
    ed
    +1
    LOL Isn't it just a snuff film? I would like to sit in on meetings where they greenlight these endless sequels and remakes---and put my head slapping gloves on!
  • dana 2011/08/17 18:35:10
    "Austin Powers"
    dana
    had I been the editor that movie would be on the cuting room floor still
  • ConservativeThinker 2011/08/17 18:09:00
    "Transformers"
    ConservativeThinker
    There are so many to choose from. I would pick all except Scream, Austin Powers, Mission Impossible and the Bourne series.
  • SkittleE 2011/08/17 18:01:34
    "Cars"
    SkittleE
    +2
    The first movie was bland and just an excuse for Disney to come out with talking hot wheels rip offs. I think the world of Disney, but that movie just started their descent in quality.

    I also think that Toy Story needs to die. The third one, while my least favorite and the one I will definitely NOT watch if given the choice, is a masterpiece and the perfect way to end off such a great franchise.
  • Pretend Sk8ter Chick117 2011/08/17 17:08:35
    "Austin Powers"
    Pretend Sk8ter Chick117
    +1
    sex and the City, Cars, and Tranformers
  • FunkyMunky 2011/08/17 16:58:29
    "Scream"
    FunkyMunky
    I can't really understand obsessions with horror flick sequels. Everyone knows EXACTLY what is going to happen before they walk in there.
  • Josh FunkyMunky 2011/08/18 01:50:53
    Josh
    Just like every movie with a hero?
  • FunkyMunky Josh 2011/08/18 15:12:23 (edited)
    FunkyMunky
    Agreed. Hollywood is slinging those predictable plots because they know they will make money. Hence, a possible reason for all the sequels lately.

    I really think that there are more creative screenplays out there that just don't get picked up and we never find out about.

    It really is too bad.
  • Josh FunkyMunky 2011/08/18 19:03:57
    Josh
    Honestly, I think its all in good fun, I like the movies. You just gotta go in with the right mindset.
  • luke-jones 2011/08/17 16:40:11
    "Austin Powers"
    luke-jones
    Dr. Evil turned good, which I didn't see coming, which is why I hate 3.
  • Maddie Bero 2011/08/17 15:55:11
    "Cars"
    Maddie Bero
    I meant sex
  • American_Rights 2011/08/17 15:38:27
    "Pirates of the Caribbean"
    American_Rights
    POTC 1= GREAT
    POTC 2= Ok
    POTC 3= UMMMMM
    POTC 4= Too far
  • Sass 2011/08/17 15:25:45
    "Austin Powers"
    Sass
    Just EW Baby, enough is too much!!!!
  • Resp 2011/08/17 10:05:56
    "Cars"
    Resp
    +1
    Can someone please kill "Final Destination"?

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