Review: X-Men: First Class

My summer blockbuster viewing began this weekend by taking in X-Men: First Class, a star studded cast of a movie that promised to explain the origin of these mutant superheroes/villains.  I had no expectation for this movie, I barely remember seeing any trailer for it, and this usually helps, as I do not build up …

Singer Talks X-Men

Bryan Singer confirmed his interest in directing another ‘X-Men’ film, and has discussed the idea with 20th Century Fox. Singer left the franchise to direct the abysmal ‘Superman: Returns,’ paving the way for Brett Ratner to direct the third X-Men film, which was a steaming pile of garbage. Singer didn’t say if the film would …

McQuarrie to Pen ‘Wolverine’ Sequel

Apparently oscar-winning writer Christopher McQuarrie has signed on to write the script for a sequel to ‘Wolverine.’ Hugh Jackman will be reprising his role as Wolverine. The film will be based off the Claremont-Miller series where Wolverine struggles between following his animal instincts, or living a life under the samurai code of honor and respect. …

Singer Pines For Magneto

Bryan Singer directed “X-Men,” and “X-Men 2.”  He then directed “Superman Returns,” and didn’t helm “X Men 3,” and “X Men Origins: Wolverine.”  Is Singer now considering directing “X Men Origins: Magneto?”  Here’s what he told Total Film magazine: “I’m eternally intertwined with X-Men now.  What takes an audience four hours to watch- the first …

Wolverine Sequel Headed to Japan

With an opening weekend of $87 milion, one could assume that a “X Men Origins: Wolverine,” sequel was forthcoming.  And, of course, it is. Variety is reporting that the sequel will take Wolverine to Japan, where the character was trained as a samurai.  Fox says they are searching for a writer, but “Slumdog Millionaire,” writer …

New X-Men Series on the Horizon

X-Men film producer Lauren Schuler Donner is reportedly planning another X-Men spin off film series, this time called “X-Men: First Class.  The film will follow the first class at Professor Xavier’s school, so audiences will see young Scotts, Jeans, and Beasts.  Donner is hopeful that audiences will love the new take on the origin story …

Fox Miffed at Blogger

Apparently Fox is a little miffed at their own entertainment blogger Roger Friedman, who posted a review of the leaked version of ‘Wolverine.’ Despite the fact that the review was mostly positive. The “blogosphere” (god I hate that word) was abuzz with people calling for the dismissal of Friedman, as there had been a boycott …

Workprint of “Wolverine” Leaks On-Line

I guess you could have guessed that this day would come.  A DVD quality workprint of the upcoming Hugh Jackman summer movie “Wolverine,” has leaked on-line at various torrent sites. The movie is apparently almost completely complete, with just FX shots missing.  There is no timecode, no watermark, no nothing.  On website says that this …

Wolverine Origins Trailer

This looks way better then the pile of crap X-Men 3 was, the film stars Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and Liev Schreiber as Sabertooth. Check out the trailer: *ANOTHER UPDATE* Youtube pulled another trailer, here’s another link, enjoy it while it lasts!