A group of Hollywood producers announced they are working on a sequel to the classic 1946 Christmas film It’s A Wonderful Life, although Paramount Pictures, which owns the rights to the original film, has said it will fight to keep It’s A Wonderful Life: The Rest Of The Story from being made. Here are the plot points of the sequel that have stirred controversy:
Begins with 30-second recap of what happened previously on It’s A Wonderful Life
Opening scene features 15-minute statement from producers explaining exactly why they felt they needed to do this
Set in a post-9/11 climate of Christmas and fear
Returning theme of how important friends are and how you should only commit suicide if you have none
Takes place in Fort Lauderdale during spring break
Utilizes 3D camera technology to make church bells come right at viewer
Titular line delivered sarcastically
45 minutes of medical footage detailing George Bailey’s ear surgery
In every scene, the ghost of Jimmy Stewart shakes his head disapprovingly
