Previously, 'The Mortal Instruments: City Of Ashes' was reportedly delayed. According to some sources, the reason is the poor box office sales. However, it has been confirmed that the next installment will be resumed in 2014.
Although the first sequel was reported for its low sales, the film continues because of the huge fan base of the novels.
According to ScienceFiction, the studio has already announced that the next installment was already in development.However, there has been no word if the film was shelved.
Official statement from Martin Moszkowicz, the company head of film and TV:
"The fan response, from the blogosphere and the thousands of mails we have received, has encouraged us to keep going. It's been overwhelmingly positive, in contrast to some other YA titles. We are analyzing what we did wrong with the first film - particularly with the positioning and marketing - and what changes we have to make. We are working with a great group of people to reposition the franchise [for City of Ashes]."
'Mortal Instruments: City Of Ashes' Synopsis Based On HollywoodReporter:
"Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go-especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil-and also her father.
To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings-and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?"
Since the movie is still in production and shooting stage this year, there is no trailer and release date has been announced yet
