Release Date For Expendables 2 In 2012

It looks like Lionsgate is moving forward with Expendables 2 as the studio has announced the release date of August 17th 2012. Sly Stallone has come out to say he won't be directing the film but a script is underway written by David Agosto and Ken Kaufman. Bruce Willis' Church has been mentioned as returning as the film's main villain along with a possible larger role for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Also talk of Jean-Claude Van Damme coming in after turning down the first film. It's unknown who will be returning but it's expected the main lineup will be back. Currently there isn't an official director or start date in place.