Excerpted from the Los Angeles Informer:

Industry insiders say the dynamic director/producer pair are all set to make the eighth, and most extreme, installment of the film franchise a reality.

“It’s a definite go,” said one of the insiders, who wished to remain anonymous due to contractual issues.

“They’ve got Michael Rapaport and Sean Combs lined up as Tackleberry and Jones and they’ve even got Bubba Smith and Michael Winslow signed on for supporting roles.”

“It’s going to be great.”