Hugh Jackman is not as keen to hang up the adamantium claws as he was just a few months ago, backtracking on his claims that he’d soon retire as Wolverine. Speaking with IGN, on the X-Men: Days of Future Past press junket, Jackman revealed he’s “less sure” about handing over the reins to his defining […]
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‘X-Men’ producers mull over solo ‘Mystique’ movie
April 11, 2014 
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Because they ingeniously signed up Jennifer Lawrence for a multi-picture deal before she became an Oscar-winning, Tumblr-dominating, GIF-inspiring mega star, the producers of the X-Men series are considering a spin-off movie featuring her villainous, oft-nude Mystique. Lauren Shuler Donner – producer of every X-Men film – tells EW the current regime at 20th Century Fox is much more amenable to […]
Continue readingNew ‘Wolverine’ movie opening in 2017
March 24, 2014 0 Comments
Though Hugh Jackman recently cautioned the world about his decaying, mortal body, he will indeed reprise the role of Logan in at least one more solo Wolverine movie. It will be his eighth effort as the character. Fox has announced a March 2017 release date for his next adventure, with screenwriter David James Kelly busy at work building […]
Continue readingHugh Jackman acknowledges the relentless march of time; says Wolverine recasting is ‘inevitable’
March 5, 2014 0 Comments
Hugh Jackman has played Logan (aka Wolverine) in six separate X-Men movies, and will reprise the role once again in the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. Though Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, Catwoman, and the Hulk have all been recast (in the case of the Hulk, two times) during Jackman’s tenure, he admits he won’t be […]
Continue readingHugh Jackman in talks for another ‘Wolverine’ movie
November 6, 2013 0 Comments
If you want to take Wolverine away from Hugh Jackman, you’ll have to pry it from his cold, dead, adamantium-strengthened hands. According to Deadline, Fox is in negotiations with Jackman and director James Mangold for a sequel to their successful standalone X-Men flick, The Wolverine. This would afford Jackman an eighth opportunity to play Logan on celluloid. Though The […]
Continue readingSuicide is painless – The Wolverine review
July 22, 2013 0 Comments
By Simon Miraudo July 22, 2013 When director James Mangold Tweeted the ten films that inspired The Wolverine, he dropped titles that would undeniably send shivers of excitement down the spines of his cineaste followers. They included Wong Kar Wai‘s Chungking Express, Roman Polanski‘s Chinatown, as well as westerns The Outlaw Josey Wales and Shane, […]
Continue readingTrailer Debut: The Wolverine
March 28, 2013 0 Comments
The first teaser trailer for James Mangold’s The Wolverine has been released online, featuring Hugh Jackman’s much-loved X-Man battling a bunch of ninjas in Japan. Mangold and screenwriters Christopher McQuarrie and Mark Bomback have smartly separated Jackman’s Logan from the rest of his mutant buddies and placed him in Japan, paying tribute to the comic character’s most […]
Continue readingPatrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will return for X-Men: Days of Future Past
November 28, 2012 0 Comments
Bryan Singer is back for more X-Men, and he’s bringing Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen with him. Though the former Professor X and Magneto were replaced by the younger James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender in last year’s prequel First Class, the time-skipping follow-up Days of Future Past will allow both versions of the characters to exist alongside one another […]
Continue readingBryan Singer returns to X-Men
October 31, 2012 1 Comment
Bryan Singer, director of the first two X-Men movies, will return to the franchise and helm First Class sequel Days of Future Past. According to Deadline, 20th Century Fox and Singer closed the deal for Singer to graduate from producer to director following the exit of Matthew Vaughn. The script for Days of Future Past is ready to roll, and cast members Michael Fassbender, […]
Continue readingJames Mangold to direct The Wolverine
June 17, 2011 0 Comments
Our long, national nightmare is over. After Darren Aronofosky skipped out on directing The Wolverine, Fox and star Hugh Jackman have been on the lookout for a suitable replacement. According to Deadline, they have settled on Knight and Day helmer James Mangold. Mangold is a serviceable director; he makes solid films (Walk the Line, 3:10 […]
Continue readingSecond rate – X-Men: First Class review
May 31, 2011 95 Comments
X-Men: First Class – Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence. Directed by Matthew Vaughn. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. With The Dark Knight, we got the first great Batman movie. With Spiderman 2, we got the first great Spiderman movie. We’re still waiting for the first great X-Men movie. Although the mutant Marvel […]
Continue readingDarren Aronofsky will direct The Wolverine NO MORE
March 18, 2011 0 Comments
Darren Aronofsky, the Oscar-nominated director of Black Swan and scarf-aficionado, will no longer direct the highly-anticipated X-Men spin-off The Wolverine. Aronofsky released a joint statement with 20th Century Fox, revealing that the project would keep him away from his family for too long. The statement (courtesy of Deadline) reads: “As I talked more about the […]
Continue readingTwo directors duel over Wolverine 2
August 23, 2010 0 Comments
When you think Wolverine, what first comes to mind? Twilight or The Time Traveler’s Wife? According to Vulture, Fox have decided upon two directors to helm Wolverine 2, with star and producer Hugh Jackman to make the final call after meeting with each next week. The two auteurs are David Slade (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, […]
Continue readingJames McAvoy cast as Professor X in X-Men: First Class
May 28, 2010 0 Comments
James McAvoy has signed on to play a young Professor Xavier in Matthew Vaughn‘s upcoming X-Men: First Class. Professor Xavier was portrayed by Patrick Stewart in the first three X-Men films. He also appeared briefly in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Of course, seeing as X-Men: First Class takes place much earlier than any of these other […]
Continue readingKick Ass director to helm X-Men: First Class
May 4, 2010 0 Comments
Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, Layer Cake) is reportedly in negotiations to direct X-Men: First Class for Fox Studios. UPDATE (May 5): It’s been confirmed! Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class will open June 3, 2011. Now, back to the story! Entertainment Weekly revealed last week that Vaughn was being courted by Fox to direct the long-gestating film, […]
Continue readingWolverine 2 begins shooting January 2011
March 4, 2010 4 Comments
source: showbiz411.com The next installment of the X-Men Origins: Wolverine saga is moving ahead, with the great-clawed one heading to Japan. The film will start lensing January 2011. And obviously, Hugh Jackman will return as Wolverine – shirtless, no doubt. The production of Wolverine 2 was pretty much confirmed following the first film’s massive $US87 […]
Continue readingX-tra, X-tra – X-Men Origins: Wolverine DVD review
October 13, 2009 1 Comment
X-Men Origins: Wolverine – Starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and Danny Huston. Directed by Gavin Hood. Rated M. Originally published April 29, 2009. By Simon Miraudo. So much for a clean slate. After the immensely negative fan reaction towards the 3rd instalment of the X-Men franchise, Fox Studios decided to go back to square one […]
Continue readingWolverine sequel to feature threesomes?
August 17, 2009 2 Comments
source: mtv.com Hugh Jackman has revealed that the upcoming Wolverine sequel will be even sexier than X-Men Origins – and he was a shirtless lumberjack for most of that! In an interview with MTV at the Teen Choice awards, Jackman tantalised fans by hinting at the tone of the next X-Men film, which will follow […]
Continue readingBryan Singer to return to X-Men universe for Magneto spin-off?
June 2, 2009 0 Comments
source: slashfilm.com Bryan Singer has told UK mag Total Film that he may not be done with the X-Men franchise just yet, with a possible interest in the Magneto spin-off. Singer received great acclaim for his thoughtful and respectful handling of the X-Men story in the original X-Men film and its sequel X2. He pulled […]
Continue readingWolverine grabs massive opening weekend haul
May 4, 2009 0 Comments
source: boxofficemojo.com The lone wolf wasn’t so lonely at cinemas this weekend. Despite early concerns, movie pirates couldn’t take the steam out of Wolverine‘s opening weekend, as the film rocketed to the top of the U.S. box office with an estimated $87 million haul. The release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine officially kicks off the American […]
Continue readingX-tra, X-tra – Wolverine review
April 29, 2009 2 Comments
X-Men Origins: Wolverine – Starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and Danny Huston. Directed by Gavin Hood. Rated M for action violence. 100 mins. So much for a clean slate. After the immensely negative fan reaction towards the 3rd installment of the X-Men franchise, Fox Studios decided to go back to square one with the origin […]
Continue readingAre you happy movie pirates! You broke Hugh Jackman’s heart!
April 8, 2009 4 Comments
source: ninemsn.com Hugh Jackman has expressed his disappointment about the leak of his upcoming film X-Men Origins: Wolverine a full month before its worldwide release. Jackman appeared at Sydney Harbour’s Cockatoo Island to screen 20 (completed) minutes of the film to fans and media. He, astoundingly, used a flying fox to evacuate a helicopter and […]
Continue readingFinal Wolverine trailer an operatic tale of motorbiking mutants at war!
March 5, 2009 0 Comments
source: usatoday.com The final trailer for X-Men Origins: Wolverine has debuted on USA Today, along with several character posters. One thing is for certain – Jackman looks hardcore. By clicking on the above image, you will be taken to the USA Today page which features the character images in greater detail. They include Hugh Jackman […]
Continue readingDeadpool, Gambit AND CYCLOPS (!) in new Wolverine trailer!
February 19, 2009 0 Comments
source: traileraddict.com We make no apologies for posting three Wolverine articles in three days. The third aforementioned TV spot entitled “Legends” has debuted online, with footage to really get excited about. http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/8922 Was that really Cyclops in that trailer? Why haven’t we heard about this earlier?! I mean, it was confirmed back in May 2008, […]
Continue readingYou want more Wolverine? You GOT more Wolverine!
February 17, 2009 0 Comments
source: traileraddict.com Well, as promised we have the 2nd 60-second TV spot for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. This installment is entitled “Brothers”. This clip focuses on the relationship between Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber), and I get the feeling this will be the main arc of the entire film. There are a couple of […]
Continue readingYoung Wolverine kills a dude in new TV spot
February 17, 2009 1 Comment
source: traileraddict.com Fox has prepped three 60-second TV spots for the highly anticipated X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The first, entitled “Outcasts” has debuted online. The clip gives us a bigger look at Wolvie and Sabretooth as young boys, and the tragedy that sets their lives into motion. But enough yapping. Enjoy! http://www.traileraddict.com/emd/8862 P.S – It’s kind […]
Continue readingWolverine trailer debuts – Not even Ratner could kill this franchise
December 16, 2008 1 Comment
source: traileraddict.com The trailer for X-Men Origins: Wolverine has finally debuted online, promising the film we should have gotten instead of X3: The Last Stand. Starring your Oscar host Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Origins examines the Weapon X program that gave him his adamantium claws and thirst for vengeance. It also stars the excellent Danny […]
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