From: MTV.
At the moment, you’re likely drooling with anticipation to watch “Iron Man,” “The Incredible Hulk” and “The Dark Knight” over the next few months. Heck, maybe you’ll even go see “Punisher: War Zone.”
But once these thrills have come and gone, what comic book movies will come next? It’s a question we’re all dying to know, and vague promises of “Captain America” and “Thor” movies aren’t cutting it. So instead, we hold out hope for a new take on a familiar hero.
“It feels different,” Hugh Jackman told us recently about “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” which he’s currently shooting with eyes towards a May 2009 release. “But I don’t think its going be night and day.”
After being the breakout character in three blockbuster mutant flicks, Logan will try and set a spin-off blueprint that could eventually yield a “Magneto” movie and more. “We are dealing with a character who is probably one of the darker comic book characters ever created,” Jackman said of the flick, which co-stars Liev Schreiber, Dominic Monaghan and Ryan Reynolds. “The movie has a lot of fun elements, but there are layers of pain and darkness to this character.”
“Tonally, I would put it more in the ‘Batman Begins’ sort of realm,” he said, distancing the flick from past “X-Men” movies. “That’s sort of where we’re headed.”
And if Jackman has his way, “Origins” won’t be the last time we see him wielding adamantium claws. “There are two conditions for me doing any more: One is will anybody want to see it, and the second is: Will I still have the passion for it?” he explained. “I really wanted to do this spin-off movie, because I felt we hadn’t truly found who this character was.”
“Right now,” Jackman added, fueling hope for the fanboys, “I feel like I could do another ten or eleven.”
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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Hugh Jackman Deception Interview
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23.04.2008
Hugh Jackman Deception Interview
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23.04.2008
Daniel Negreanu mentions Wolverine
31.03.2008
Courtesy Fox 6
23.04.2008
Hugh Jackman Deception Interview
Hugh Jackman exclusive
23.04.2008
Daniel Negreanu mentions Wolverine
31.03.2008
Tahyna Tozzi has gotten a role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
From: PerthNow.
HER boyfriend Koby Abberton could double as her bodyguard, but with a part to play in Wolverine it sounds as if Tahyna Tozzi will have plenty of muscle around after jetting back to Sydney for her closeup yesterday.
She impressed producers with her role in upcoming Aussie flick Beautiful (starring opposite Deborra-Lee Furness) and plays a mutant in the X-Men prequel.
Tozzi will join the stellar cast next week, flying home with Abberton from New York early yesterday to prepare.
The couple's camera work at Sydney airport - all smiles and laughing - convinced Confidential their romantic comedy is still going to script.
Abberton has previously said he's happy to play a supporting role to Tozzi's career, despite scoring rave reviews of his own for the surf doco Bra Boys.
HER boyfriend Koby Abberton could double as her bodyguard, but with a part to play in Wolverine it sounds as if Tahyna Tozzi will have plenty of muscle around after jetting back to Sydney for her closeup yesterday.
She impressed producers with her role in upcoming Aussie flick Beautiful (starring opposite Deborra-Lee Furness) and plays a mutant in the X-Men prequel.
Tozzi will join the stellar cast next week, flying home with Abberton from New York early yesterday to prepare.
The couple's camera work at Sydney airport - all smiles and laughing - convinced Confidential their romantic comedy is still going to script.
Abberton has previously said he's happy to play a supporting role to Tozzi's career, despite scoring rave reviews of his own for the surf doco Bra Boys.
Hugh Jackman on Wolverine
From: 
Hugh Jackman talked to The Herald Sun a bit about X-Men Origins: Wolverine:
Jackman is deep into shooting an X-Men spinoff and new Seed project Wolverine in Sydney with co-stars Liev Schreiber and Ryan Reynolds.
"I'm used to these movies now," he says. "They're big and there's a lot involved, a lot at stake, so it's always high pressure. But Gavin Hood, our director, is a real force. He's an Oscar-winning director (for Tsotsi) and he's used to working under different kinds of pressure and stresses."
Jackman hand-picked Melbourne youngster Kodi Smit-McPhee (Romulus, My Father) to play Wolverine as a young man.
"He's one of those kids who's fearless," Jackman says. "I hope he doesn't read this article because yes, there is pressure on him because of who he's playing and the expectations of fans. I was lucky to be completely ignorant of fans' expectations and the whole world before X-Men came out. I just hope he doesn't read too much or go on the internet because he naturally has the goods I know the fans will love."
"Wolverine" hits theaters on May 1, 2009.
Hugh Jackman talked to The Herald Sun a bit about X-Men Origins: Wolverine:
Jackman is deep into shooting an X-Men spinoff and new Seed project Wolverine in Sydney with co-stars Liev Schreiber and Ryan Reynolds.
"I'm used to these movies now," he says. "They're big and there's a lot involved, a lot at stake, so it's always high pressure. But Gavin Hood, our director, is a real force. He's an Oscar-winning director (for Tsotsi) and he's used to working under different kinds of pressure and stresses."
Jackman hand-picked Melbourne youngster Kodi Smit-McPhee (Romulus, My Father) to play Wolverine as a young man.
"He's one of those kids who's fearless," Jackman says. "I hope he doesn't read this article because yes, there is pressure on him because of who he's playing and the expectations of fans. I was lucky to be completely ignorant of fans' expectations and the whole world before X-Men came out. I just hope he doesn't read too much or go on the internet because he naturally has the goods I know the fans will love."
"Wolverine" hits theaters on May 1, 2009.
Unhappy Romjin To Quit 'Ugly Betty'?
From: IMBD.
Actress Rebecca Romjin may be quitting Ugly Betty after the current second season, claiming new writers on the show have wrecked her character. Romjin has become a regular cast member since first appearing as Alexis Meade in the first season of the hit TV show. A third series has been approved, but Romjin will only return for guest appearances - hinting that she has fallen out with new writing staff recruited after the Writer's Guild of America strike late last year. She tells NYPost.com's Pop Wrap, "They made a tremendous amount of changes, especially with the writing staff (during the writer's strike). And while I know I'll be coming back next season, with all the changes, I'm not sure they can take care of my character they way they have been. So I'll be leaving, back in a recurring capacity, but time for me to leave and find something else."
Actress Rebecca Romjin may be quitting Ugly Betty after the current second season, claiming new writers on the show have wrecked her character. Romjin has become a regular cast member since first appearing as Alexis Meade in the first season of the hit TV show. A third series has been approved, but Romjin will only return for guest appearances - hinting that she has fallen out with new writing staff recruited after the Writer's Guild of America strike late last year. She tells NYPost.com's Pop Wrap, "They made a tremendous amount of changes, especially with the writing staff (during the writer's strike). And while I know I'll be coming back next season, with all the changes, I'm not sure they can take care of my character they way they have been. So I'll be leaving, back in a recurring capacity, but time for me to leave and find something else."
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Claremont Reveals The New Generation Of X-Men In GeNext!
From: MarvelNews.
You asked for it X-Fans and now the series voted for on Marvel.Com is here! Enter the extra-sized GENEXT #1 (of 5), from legendary X-Men scribe Chris Claremont and artist Patrick Scherberger, introducing you to the children of the X-Men—but who are they? And what's happened to the original X-Men? Packed full of extras including character design sketches with commentary from Claremont and more, this issue is a can't-miss for X-Fans!
"I think people are going to get a kick out of this new generation of X-Men that Chris and Patrick Scherberger have created," said Senior Editor Mark Paniccia. "They're students expected to carry on the legacy of their forefathers and foremothers, but they're also kids with aspirations of their own. What's life like for a mutant in a world where most of the original X-Men are long gone? The story plays to Chris's strengths in character development and Patrick's art has an energy that makes this series really pop. It's fun and tugs at your heart as the drama of these five very special young people unfolds and surprises."
After 30 years of conflict and chaos, it's time for an all-new, all-different X-Men—but can the X-Men's children live up to their parents' legacy? Find out in GENEXT #1!
GENEXT #1 (of 5) (MAR082234)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
Cover by DOUG GREGORY ALEXANDER
Rated T+ …$3.99FOC—4/24/08, On-Sale—5/14/08
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook
You asked for it X-Fans and now the series voted for on Marvel.Com is here! Enter the extra-sized GENEXT #1 (of 5), from legendary X-Men scribe Chris Claremont and artist Patrick Scherberger, introducing you to the children of the X-Men—but who are they? And what's happened to the original X-Men? Packed full of extras including character design sketches with commentary from Claremont and more, this issue is a can't-miss for X-Fans!
"I think people are going to get a kick out of this new generation of X-Men that Chris and Patrick Scherberger have created," said Senior Editor Mark Paniccia. "They're students expected to carry on the legacy of their forefathers and foremothers, but they're also kids with aspirations of their own. What's life like for a mutant in a world where most of the original X-Men are long gone? The story plays to Chris's strengths in character development and Patrick's art has an energy that makes this series really pop. It's fun and tugs at your heart as the drama of these five very special young people unfolds and surprises."
After 30 years of conflict and chaos, it's time for an all-new, all-different X-Men—but can the X-Men's children live up to their parents' legacy? Find out in GENEXT #1!
GENEXT #1 (of 5) (MAR082234)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
Cover by DOUG GREGORY ALEXANDER
Rated T+ …$3.99FOC—4/24/08, On-Sale—5/14/08
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook
Marsden Afraid Of Sex Scene Scrutiny
From: IMDB.com.
Actor James Marsden is terrified of on-screen sex scenes, because he fears receiving bad critiques of his love-making techniques. The Enchanted star, 34, has yet to be faced with the task of raunchy love scenes, but he admits he already cringes at the thought of being so closely scrutinized by the rest of the cast and crew. He tells British magazine Closer, "It's so embarrassing with everyone watching you. It's the opposite of romantic. I already feel like the crew are judging me, so imagine doing a sex scene. They'd be thinking: 'Ooh, is that how he does it in real life?' Awful! I don't know how I'd react if I was offered a part with a sex scene. My wife would tell me to do it, though. She wants people to see that I'm sexy."
Actor James Marsden is terrified of on-screen sex scenes, because he fears receiving bad critiques of his love-making techniques. The Enchanted star, 34, has yet to be faced with the task of raunchy love scenes, but he admits he already cringes at the thought of being so closely scrutinized by the rest of the cast and crew. He tells British magazine Closer, "It's so embarrassing with everyone watching you. It's the opposite of romantic. I already feel like the crew are judging me, so imagine doing a sex scene. They'd be thinking: 'Ooh, is that how he does it in real life?' Awful! I don't know how I'd react if I was offered a part with a sex scene. My wife would tell me to do it, though. She wants people to see that I'm sexy."
Asher Keddie Cast In X-Men Origins: Wolverine
From: XMF.
Australian actress Asher Keddie has a role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, according to the Sydney Morning Herald!
Keddie has a ‘grueling schedule of night shoots’ according to the site. The actress has appeared in numerous television series overseas, and has been nominated for multiple Logie and ASTRA awards.
It is unknown who she will play, but possible characters (from early script reviews) include: Sherrlene, Dr. Carol Hines, and Heather Hudson (unconfirmed). Thanks Narrows!
Australian actress Asher Keddie has a role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, according to the Sydney Morning Herald!
Keddie has a ‘grueling schedule of night shoots’ according to the site. The actress has appeared in numerous television series overseas, and has been nominated for multiple Logie and ASTRA awards.
It is unknown who she will play, but possible characters (from early script reviews) include: Sherrlene, Dr. Carol Hines, and Heather Hudson (unconfirmed). Thanks Narrows!
Monday, 21 April 2008
Jackman in 'come home' call to ex-pat stars
From: ABC News.
X-Men and Boy from Oz star Hugh Jackman says he will use this weekend's 2020 summit to push for measures to encourage more Australian actors working overseas to come back home for projects.
Jackman and actress Cate Blanchett are in Canberra to take part in the creativity stream of the 2020 summit.
As well as encouraging Australian actors to come home, Jackman says he wants to push for a more creative focus in all aspects of life.
"[We need to address] how we really focus our education system to bring out creativity," he said.
"[By 2020 we should have] a really vibrant artistic community that is leading the world, something that is one of the main focuses of Australians, internationally, that we're really proud of."
Blanchett is chairing the creativity stream and says the event's significance cannot be downplayed.
"It's a beginning, I believe really strongly, of a long and meaningful relationship between artists and the government - not as an adjunct to, but as a fundamental aspect of, society."
X-Men and Boy from Oz star Hugh Jackman says he will use this weekend's 2020 summit to push for measures to encourage more Australian actors working overseas to come back home for projects.
Jackman and actress Cate Blanchett are in Canberra to take part in the creativity stream of the 2020 summit.
As well as encouraging Australian actors to come home, Jackman says he wants to push for a more creative focus in all aspects of life.
"[We need to address] how we really focus our education system to bring out creativity," he said.
"[By 2020 we should have] a really vibrant artistic community that is leading the world, something that is one of the main focuses of Australians, internationally, that we're really proud of."
Blanchett is chairing the creativity stream and says the event's significance cannot be downplayed.
"It's a beginning, I believe really strongly, of a long and meaningful relationship between artists and the government - not as an adjunct to, but as a fundamental aspect of, society."
Sunday, 20 April 2008
Hugh Jackman Interview
From: The Daily Telegraph
HUGH Jackman has put the spectacular failure of his American television series Viva Laughlin behind him and is banking on the success of his production company's first feature film, Deception.
Jackman co-produced the film and also stars alongside Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams in the movie, which opens nationally in Australia on April 24, and on 3200 screens in the US the following day.
"There's nothing like the driving factor of fear of failure,'' Jackman told The Sunday Telegraph from the Sydney set of his current film, Wolverine.
"I am 39. I am not a kid, so if you can't roll with the punches and still find enjoyment with what you do even when things don't go well it's a pretty miserable kind of life.
"Even with Viva Laughlin we failed spectacularly but we went for it and I am still proud we did it. I have no regrets.''
Jackman's Seed Productions, which is also helmed by his wife, Deborra-lee Furness, and business partner John Palermo, suffered a major blow when Viva Laughlin was axed from America's CBS network after just two episodes last October.
But Deception is less of a risk, Jackman said.
"I am really proud of what we've come up with and, of course, I want everything to be a smash hit but I am also a realist and I know that is not going to happen,'' he said.
"But, financially, it can't be a massive flop.
"It was set up in a way where we had taken a lot of financial pressure off ourselves. We were very diligent as producers to make sure we didn't get excessive on the budget and push things too far.''
Seed's next big co-production - with Twentieth Century Fox - is Wolverine, Jackman's X-Men spin-off which also stars Liev Schreiber.
Jackman is 10 weeks into filming the big-budget Hollywood film.
"We are now producing a much bigger movie and the things we learned on Deception were invaluable,'' he said.
HUGH Jackman has put the spectacular failure of his American television series Viva Laughlin behind him and is banking on the success of his production company's first feature film, Deception.
Jackman co-produced the film and also stars alongside Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams in the movie, which opens nationally in Australia on April 24, and on 3200 screens in the US the following day.
"There's nothing like the driving factor of fear of failure,'' Jackman told The Sunday Telegraph from the Sydney set of his current film, Wolverine.
"I am 39. I am not a kid, so if you can't roll with the punches and still find enjoyment with what you do even when things don't go well it's a pretty miserable kind of life.
"Even with Viva Laughlin we failed spectacularly but we went for it and I am still proud we did it. I have no regrets.''
Jackman's Seed Productions, which is also helmed by his wife, Deborra-lee Furness, and business partner John Palermo, suffered a major blow when Viva Laughlin was axed from America's CBS network after just two episodes last October.
But Deception is less of a risk, Jackman said.
"I am really proud of what we've come up with and, of course, I want everything to be a smash hit but I am also a realist and I know that is not going to happen,'' he said.
"But, financially, it can't be a massive flop.
"It was set up in a way where we had taken a lot of financial pressure off ourselves. We were very diligent as producers to make sure we didn't get excessive on the budget and push things too far.''
Seed's next big co-production - with Twentieth Century Fox - is Wolverine, Jackman's X-Men spin-off which also stars Liev Schreiber.
Jackman is 10 weeks into filming the big-budget Hollywood film.
"We are now producing a much bigger movie and the things we learned on Deception were invaluable,'' he said.
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Stan Lee creates 'Legion of 5'
From: Digital Spy.
Rex FeaturesLegendary comic book writer Stan Lee has created a new superhero team called Legion of 5, The Hollywood Reporter says.
Lee's production company POW! Entertainment has joined with Brighton Partners and Rainmaker Entertainment to create a series of CGI films, video games and a merchandising line based on the superhero characters.
Canadian animation company Rainmaker will produce the animated films and use a portion of the $24 million raised for the property to get started.
"We are hoping to develop a strong franchise with the characters," said Rainmaker CEO Warren Franklin.
Many of Lee's creations - including Spider-Man, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four - have been turned into successful movie franchises. This summer, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, based on Lee's Marvel Comics characters, will hit the big screen.
Lee recently signed a three-film deal with Disney.
Rex FeaturesLegendary comic book writer Stan Lee has created a new superhero team called Legion of 5, The Hollywood Reporter says.
Lee's production company POW! Entertainment has joined with Brighton Partners and Rainmaker Entertainment to create a series of CGI films, video games and a merchandising line based on the superhero characters.
Canadian animation company Rainmaker will produce the animated films and use a portion of the $24 million raised for the property to get started.
"We are hoping to develop a strong franchise with the characters," said Rainmaker CEO Warren Franklin.
Many of Lee's creations - including Spider-Man, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four - have been turned into successful movie franchises. This summer, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, based on Lee's Marvel Comics characters, will hit the big screen.
Lee recently signed a three-film deal with Disney.
Pictures from the set!
Warning: Possible spoilers.
There has been shooting of an “explosive” action scene in New Zealand for X-Men Origins: Wolverine! You can view photos of the shoot at Goliath’s Homepage.
There have been even mor pictures posted from the New Zealand set, thanks to ‘UTtoyfan’ and ‘Goliath’ at the Sideshow Forums.
There has been shooting of an “explosive” action scene in New Zealand for X-Men Origins: Wolverine! You can view photos of the shoot at Goliath’s Homepage.
There have been even mor pictures posted from the New Zealand set, thanks to ‘UTtoyfan’ and ‘Goliath’ at the Sideshow Forums.
Ryan Reynolds on Conan O'Brien TONIGHT!
Ryan Reynolds, who plays Wade Wilson (Deadpool) in X-Men Origins: Wolverine will appear on TV’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien this Thursday, April 17th at 12:35am/ 11:35c!
Stay tuned and see if he mentions anything about his work on the film.
Stay tuned and see if he mentions anything about his work on the film.
Zak Penn Bringing A Younger X-Men Team To Theaters?
From: Cinema Blend
I haven’t decided if I like Zak Penn as a writer yet. He’s got over a dozen credits to his name which range from the fantastic (X2) to the dismal (Elektra, X-Men: The Last Stand). We know he is involved with this summer’s Incredible Hulk movie, but we also know Edward Norton did a rewrite on the script when he came on board.
While Penn may not be the most consistent writer, he’s not going away anytime soon. He mentioned in our interview with him that he was signed to do one of the X-Men spin-off movies. Now he’s revealed a few more details on that project.
Penn told Comic Mix that the premise of the film will be about a younger group of X-Men at the beginning of their super-hero career. Unlike the previous movies, Wolverine wouldn’t be a part of the story, so there would be no playing second fiddle to the fan favorite who has dominated the X-Men saga so far. He wouldn’t go into characters or additional details, but Penn says that the movie will address complaints about the previous movies, at least conceptually.
According to Penn, the spin-off isn’t a movie for Marvel, but a movie for Fox, which concerns me slightly. With Marvel focusing the story at least there’s some consistency with previous movies and the overall Marvel canon. If Fox is providing the impetus for the movie this may just be a cash-in with no loyalty to story or fans at all. Hopefully as a fan Penn can keep some of that from happening.
I’ll reserve judgment until we get more information. At least Penn said this was a “young X-Men” movie and not a “baby X-Men” movie. Those damn X-Babies bothered me every time they’d show up in the ‘90s. But the less said about that, the better.
I haven’t decided if I like Zak Penn as a writer yet. He’s got over a dozen credits to his name which range from the fantastic (X2) to the dismal (Elektra, X-Men: The Last Stand). We know he is involved with this summer’s Incredible Hulk movie, but we also know Edward Norton did a rewrite on the script when he came on board.While Penn may not be the most consistent writer, he’s not going away anytime soon. He mentioned in our interview with him that he was signed to do one of the X-Men spin-off movies. Now he’s revealed a few more details on that project.
Penn told Comic Mix that the premise of the film will be about a younger group of X-Men at the beginning of their super-hero career. Unlike the previous movies, Wolverine wouldn’t be a part of the story, so there would be no playing second fiddle to the fan favorite who has dominated the X-Men saga so far. He wouldn’t go into characters or additional details, but Penn says that the movie will address complaints about the previous movies, at least conceptually.
According to Penn, the spin-off isn’t a movie for Marvel, but a movie for Fox, which concerns me slightly. With Marvel focusing the story at least there’s some consistency with previous movies and the overall Marvel canon. If Fox is providing the impetus for the movie this may just be a cash-in with no loyalty to story or fans at all. Hopefully as a fan Penn can keep some of that from happening.
I’ll reserve judgment until we get more information. At least Penn said this was a “young X-Men” movie and not a “baby X-Men” movie. Those damn X-Babies bothered me every time they’d show up in the ‘90s. But the less said about that, the better.
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