Universal Studios Scheduling ""The Mummy"" Sequel Production For Spring 2000

Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah, stars of Universal Pictures' and Alphaville Productions' worldwide boxoffice smash ""The Mummy,"" will all reteam with director Stephen Sommers and producers James Jacks and Sean Daniel for a sequel to begin filming later this spring for release in May 2001. Released on May 7, 1999 to a record-breaking opening weekend gross of $43.36 million, ""The Mummy"" has taken in more than $404 million worldwide to date, making it the 8th biggest hit of 1999, ranking 31st on the list of all-time box office champs. ""The Mummy"" has demonstrated terrific longevity and continues to perform exceptionally well on home video and DVD. ""The Mummy"" was the top-selling live home video action title of 1999, debuting at the top of the Billboard sales charts, where it held the number one spot for three consecutive weeks. In addition, ""The Mummy"" was the second best-selling DVD title of 1999, shipping more than one million units. Stacey Snider, Chairman of Universal Pictures, said, ""We are incredibly fortunate to be able to welcome back our three talented and charismatic stars, our writer-director, with his unique and amazing vision, as well as our two always-collaborative producers. I couldn't imagine doing a sequel without this very gifted group of professionals."" 

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