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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC Character Spotlight: Black Panther
Screenshots, video and behind-the-scenes details about the Wakandan King's MUA 2 debut. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC Character Spotlight: Black Panther
The Weekly Watcher: October 30, 2009
Ben Morse wraps up this week's most important news stories with updates on the ASTONISHING X-MEN motion comic, the Marvel Aniboom contest, This Week's Stack and more!
Friday, 30 October 2009
MarvelFest NYC 2009
What's the lowdown on MarvelFest 2009? Check out all the happenings from the festivities with the MarvelFest 2009 Wrap-Up
X-Man Doesn't Mark the Spot for Oscars: Hugh Jackman Won't Rehost
X-Man Doesn't Mark the Spot for Oscars: Hugh Jackman Won't Rehost
by Gina Serpe
Hugh Jackman would like to thank the Academy, but no thanks.
Despite his critically (the gig garnered several Emmy nominations) and publicly (he breathed new life and viewers into the ratings sinkhole) acclaimed Oscars hosting stint last spring, the Aussie actor will not be returning to the podium for the 2010 telecast.
Jackman's quiet exit doesn't mean he won't one day become this generation's Billy Crystal. His rep confirmed to E! News that he has not ruled out a return to the Oscar stage, but just didn't want to emcee for two consecutive years.
Fair enough. After all, how are we supposed to realize how good this is until we spend a year without it?
No frontrunner has emerged to fill Jackman's sizable song-and-dance shoes, but with one obvious fill-in, Ricky Gervais, suddenly bringing new buzz to the Golden Globes, the Academy better bring out the big guns.
So…Stephen Colbert, Neil Patrick Harris, Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres, uh, Robert Pattinson…who would you like to see host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards when they return March 7?
by Gina Serpe
Hugh Jackman would like to thank the Academy, but no thanks.
Despite his critically (the gig garnered several Emmy nominations) and publicly (he breathed new life and viewers into the ratings sinkhole) acclaimed Oscars hosting stint last spring, the Aussie actor will not be returning to the podium for the 2010 telecast.
Jackman's quiet exit doesn't mean he won't one day become this generation's Billy Crystal. His rep confirmed to E! News that he has not ruled out a return to the Oscar stage, but just didn't want to emcee for two consecutive years.
Fair enough. After all, how are we supposed to realize how good this is until we spend a year without it?
No frontrunner has emerged to fill Jackman's sizable song-and-dance shoes, but with one obvious fill-in, Ricky Gervais, suddenly bringing new buzz to the Golden Globes, the Academy better bring out the big guns.
So…Stephen Colbert, Neil Patrick Harris, Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres, uh, Robert Pattinson…who would you like to see host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards when they return March 7?
Thursday, 29 October 2009
And That's How They Became the Deadpool Bunch
From: ToplessRobot.com
I heard reports of this madness from the Diamond Retailers Summit a couple weeks ago, but with no one to go on the record or any pics, I wasn't going to post. Now, thanks to these pics from The Beat, I can: the Marvel universe will welcome not just Lady Deadpool, but The Deadpool Corps., which seems to include Deadpool, Lady Deadpool, a Kid Deadpool, and either a dog or cat Deadpool (it's hard for me to tell).
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I heard reports of this madness from the Diamond Retailers Summit a couple weeks ago, but with no one to go on the record or any pics, I wasn't going to post. Now, thanks to these pics from The Beat, I can: the Marvel universe will welcome not just Lady Deadpool, but The Deadpool Corps., which seems to include Deadpool, Lady Deadpool, a Kid Deadpool, and either a dog or cat Deadpool (it's hard for me to tell).
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Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic Music Video
Get Episode 1 of the Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic: http://bit.ly/48se19
Feast your eyes on the official ASTONISHING X-MEN Motion Comic music video, "Rise Up," from David Ari Leon & Guy Erez featuring Bronx Style Bob, Christian Altman and the Marvel Music Group!
Marvel Hotline: Peter David
Writer Peter David shares his thoughts on X-FACTOR's milestone 50th issue!
The Weekly Watcher: October 23, 2009
Margarita Vaisman recaps this week's top stories including news on MarvelFest, the "Marvel Super Hero Squad" video game and much more!
The Weekly Watcher: October 16, 2009
Margarita Vaisman recaps this week's top stories including the announcement of SIEGE, the conclusion of the SPIDER-WOMAN motion comic, the outdoor premiere of the ASTONISHING X-MEN motion comic and some exclusive video game downloads.
WXM: Beginning of the End Clip
Watch a new clip from WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN: BEGINNING OF THE END, the third volume of the hit animated TV series on DVD November 11!
Astonishing X-Men Spotlight: John Cassaday
ASTONISHING X-MEN artist John Cassaday explains his part in bringing the X-Men to motion comics.
With MarvelFest NYC happening tonight, we're shining the spotlight on the creative geniuses behind the ASTONISHING X-MEN Motion Comic. Make sure you come down to Union Square in NYC on October 28 at 6 p.m. to see the world premiere of the ASTONISHING X-MEN Motion Comic, take part in the costume contest and more. Visit marvel.com/fest for more info. And even if you can't make the event, click over to iTunes to download the first episode of "Astonishing X-Men: Gifted"!
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With MarvelFest NYC happening tonight, we're shining the spotlight on the creative geniuses behind the ASTONISHING X-MEN Motion Comic. Make sure you come down to Union Square in NYC on October 28 at 6 p.m. to see the world premiere of the ASTONISHING X-MEN Motion Comic, take part in the costume contest and more. Visit marvel.com/fest for more info. And even if you can't make the event, click over to iTunes to download the first episode of "Astonishing X-Men: Gifted"!
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MSH: What The--?! MarvelFest Extravaganza!
Voices you WON'T hear during the ASTONISHING X-MEN Motion Comic world premiere at MarvelFest NYC on Oct. 28!
Friday, 2 October 2009
The Weekly Watcher: September 25, 2009
Alexa Mendez wraps up this week with all new info on where to check out the Marvel Super Hero Squad Show for free, some awesome collections coming out this December, as well as previews for the SPIDER-WOMAN motion comic and more!
Marvel Hotline: Chris Yost
The writer of DARK X-MEN: THE CONFESSION speaks about Emma Frost's secret association with the Cabal!
Marvel/DC: Disney Buys Marvel (Parody)
Now that Disney has bought Marvel Entertainment, possible futures (based on the reactions of some fans as well as the companies, themselves) are examined. (Marvel/DC/Disney Franchise Review/Parody)
Inglourious Marvel/DC Parody
In the midst of a world war, a group of ruthless outsiders are sent on a mission to eliminate the other side. (Marvel/DC/Inglourious Basterds/District 9 Review/Parody)
Visit http://www.youtube.com/ItsJustSomeRan... for more videos like this!
Note: This Is A Fair Use Movie/Franchise Review and Parody. ItsJustSomeRandomGuy is the Writer, Performer and Copyright Holder.
Visit http://www.youtube.com/ItsJustSomeRan... for more videos like this!
Note: This Is A Fair Use Movie/Franchise Review and Parody. ItsJustSomeRandomGuy is the Writer, Performer and Copyright Holder.
Marvel One on One: Fred Van Lente
Writer Fred Van Lente goes One on One with Marvel.com to talk about ASSAULT ON NEW OLYMPUS and more!
Hugh Jackman considering Real Steel
Hugh Jackman considering Real Steel
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He's negotiating the lead in the robo-boxing drama.
Hugh Jackman might be be busy on Broadway right now, but he's still considering film roles - and he's looking to star in DreamWorks Real Steel.
The drama, which just nabbed Shawn Levy as a director after Peter Berg moved on, focuses on a former fighter living in a world where boxing has been outlawed as too violent, except for gladiatorial robots.
Jackman's former fist-slinger becomes a down-on-his-luck promoter whose droids tend to lose because they have sub-standard parts. But then he discovers a machine that never loses, and, as he follows its progress, he also gets a chance to bond with the son he just discovered.
It's based on a Richard Matheson short story, and has cropped up in the past as a Twilight Zone story, though we figure with DreamWorks' resources behind him, Levy's effort will be a little more effects heavy.
The studio wants the film shooting before next summer...
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He's negotiating the lead in the robo-boxing drama.
Hugh Jackman might be be busy on Broadway right now, but he's still considering film roles - and he's looking to star in DreamWorks Real Steel.
The drama, which just nabbed Shawn Levy as a director after Peter Berg moved on, focuses on a former fighter living in a world where boxing has been outlawed as too violent, except for gladiatorial robots.
Jackman's former fist-slinger becomes a down-on-his-luck promoter whose droids tend to lose because they have sub-standard parts. But then he discovers a machine that never loses, and, as he follows its progress, he also gets a chance to bond with the son he just discovered.
It's based on a Richard Matheson short story, and has cropped up in the past as a Twilight Zone story, though we figure with DreamWorks' resources behind him, Levy's effort will be a little more effects heavy.
The studio wants the film shooting before next summer...
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Sky News - Hugh Jackman weighs into climate debate
Actor Hugh Jackman has joined high profile forces including former British prime minister Tony Blair, in a call for increased pressure on world leaders to make progress in climate change talks at the United Nations in New York this week.
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Hugh Jackman & Daniel Craig on Oprah
Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig
September 18, 2009
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Monday, 21 September 2009
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Launch Trailer
Pick up "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2" for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP or DS, watch the launch trailer now!
The Weekly Watcher: September 18, 2009
Alexa Mendez wraps up this week with info on "The Super Hero Squad Show," "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2," the debut of SPIDER-WOMAN motion comic episode 3 and more.
Saturday, 19 September 2009
X-Men First Class Possibly Starting In 2010 | Shockya.com
X-Men First Class Possibly Starting In 2010 | Shockya.com
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Electrix is reporting that Tim Pocock, who played a young Scott Summers/Cyclops in the summer smash รข€ลX-Men Origins: Wolverineรข€�, spilled the beans that heรข€™ll be reprising his eyebeam-wielding mutant role in 20th Century Foxรข€™s upcoming planned รข€ลX-Men: First Classรข€�.
Written by Josh Schwartz, the film will reportedly be loosely based on the 2006 comic of the same name, which told new stories about the young original X-Men, as well as retelling classic early รข€ลX-Menรข€� stories.
Pocock recently Twittered that he is working on an Australian TV series up through February 2010 and then was going into รข€ลX-Men: First Classรข€�. Backing this up is รข€ลWolverineรข€� producer Lauren Shuler Donner recently having hinted that a new รข€ลX-Menรข€� or รข€ลWolverineรข€� movie would be starting production sometime in 2010.
Written by Josh Schwartz, the film will likely draw from elements of the Marvel comic book of the same name, launched in 2006.
Stay tuned to Shockya.com for more รข€ลX-Menรข€� news.
Written by Costa Koutsoutis (Source: Electrix)
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Electrix is reporting that Tim Pocock, who played a young Scott Summers/Cyclops in the summer smash รข€ลX-Men Origins: Wolverineรข€�, spilled the beans that heรข€™ll be reprising his eyebeam-wielding mutant role in 20th Century Foxรข€™s upcoming planned รข€ลX-Men: First Classรข€�.
Written by Josh Schwartz, the film will reportedly be loosely based on the 2006 comic of the same name, which told new stories about the young original X-Men, as well as retelling classic early รข€ลX-Menรข€� stories.
Pocock recently Twittered that he is working on an Australian TV series up through February 2010 and then was going into รข€ลX-Men: First Classรข€�. Backing this up is รข€ลWolverineรข€� producer Lauren Shuler Donner recently having hinted that a new รข€ลX-Menรข€� or รข€ลWolverineรข€� movie would be starting production sometime in 2010.
Written by Josh Schwartz, the film will likely draw from elements of the Marvel comic book of the same name, launched in 2006.
Stay tuned to Shockya.com for more รข€ลX-Menรข€� news.
Friday, 18 September 2009
Wolverine app for iPhone.
iPhone users - download the FREE Wolverine app now!
Watch videos, get wallpapers and slash your foes!
Have a look.
Watch videos, get wallpapers and slash your foes!
Have a look.
Wolverine Sweepstakes, X-Men Origins: Wolverine on 2-Disc Blu-ray and DVD 9.15.09
Source: www.ugo.com
Enter for a chance to win in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine Sweepstakes. Now you can join the Weapon X program with a replica of Wolverine’s claws from the movie in a display case.
Enter for a chance to win in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine Sweepstakes. Now you can join the Weapon X program with a replica of Wolverine’s claws from the movie in a display case.
Mutate Yourself!
Weapon X Mutator
Source: www.x-menorigins.com
For Logan, becoming a nearly indestructible killing machine meant suffering through the torturous Top Secret military experiments: Weapon X Program. For you, mutating into Wolverine will only require a photo and possibly a hint of Logan\'s pent up rage.
Source: www.x-menorigins.com
For Logan, becoming a nearly indestructible killing machine meant suffering through the torturous Top Secret military experiments: Weapon X Program. For you, mutating into Wolverine will only require a photo and possibly a hint of Logan\'s pent up rage.
MaximsNewsNetwork: HUGH JACKMAN: UN GLOBAL POVERTY: MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Australian actor Hugh Jackman visits the UN to shoot a public service announcement for the Global Poverty Project's plan to help the poorer nations of the world attain the Millennium Development Goals. United Nations headquarters in New York City. OCHA. MaximsNewsNetwork. 02 July 2009.
EW exclusive! First look at Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman in the Broadway play 'A Steadyร‚ร Rain'
EW exclusive! First look at Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman in the Broadway play 'A Steady Rain'
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Wolverine and James Bond will soon be squaring off eight times a week. And here’s the first publicity photo of Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig in the Broadway play A Steady Rain, in which they play Chicago cops with enough troubles to fill Soldier Field. Jackman, who won a Tony in 2004 for hoofing it as 1970s singer-songwriter Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz, plays Denny, a patrolman with a racist streak and violent temper. And Craig, a London stage veteran making his Broadway debut, plays Joey, a recovering alcoholic and gentler soul who may not be as docile as he first seems. In A Steady Rain, which just began rehearsals, the two buddies in blue recount a few harrowing days on the job and their very different accounts of a police call that quickly went south.
Performances of American playwright Keith Huff’s two-man play begin Sept. 10 with an official opening set for Sept. 29. The show, directed by Tony nominee John Crowley (The Pillowman), is scheduled to run through Dec. 6. And while I have my reservations about Craig’s porn-stache — a look that 007 could never get away with, thank heavens — I have to say that both stars look rugged, handsome, and intense. They can walk my beat any day.
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Wolverine and James Bond will soon be squaring off eight times a week. And here’s the first publicity photo of Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig in the Broadway play A Steady Rain, in which they play Chicago cops with enough troubles to fill Soldier Field. Jackman, who won a Tony in 2004 for hoofing it as 1970s singer-songwriter Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz, plays Denny, a patrolman with a racist streak and violent temper. And Craig, a London stage veteran making his Broadway debut, plays Joey, a recovering alcoholic and gentler soul who may not be as docile as he first seems. In A Steady Rain, which just began rehearsals, the two buddies in blue recount a few harrowing days on the job and their very different accounts of a police call that quickly went south.
Performances of American playwright Keith Huff’s two-man play begin Sept. 10 with an official opening set for Sept. 29. The show, directed by Tony nominee John Crowley (The Pillowman), is scheduled to run through Dec. 6. And while I have my reservations about Craig’s porn-stache — a look that 007 could never get away with, thank heavens — I have to say that both stars look rugged, handsome, and intense. They can walk my beat any day.
A Steady Rain
The poster for the play featuring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig.
Hugh Jackman at the stage door.
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The Weekly Watcher: August 28, 2009
Alexa Mendez wraps up this week with awesome info on the SPIDER-WOMAN Motion Comic, Marvel comics on the PSP and so much more!
Marvel Super Heroes:What The--?!:M.O.D.O.K.'s M.O.M.E.N.T.S.
It's a very special episode of Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?! as we look back at the man, the myth, the giant head: M.O.D.O.K. From his timeless black and white debut to his hilarious game show appearances and star turn as a 70s action hero, we remember M.O.D.O.K.'s most memorable moments!
What, you've never heard of any of this stuff? Well then you better watch this one!
Captain America, Deadpool, the Punisher and many more guest star in this brand new Marvel.com video presentation of Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?!
Plus, hear the vocal talents of X MEN NOIR artist extraordinaire Dennis Calero—as the Leader!
What are you waiting for?! Watch M.O.D.O.K.'s M.O.M.E.N.T.S. now!
Astonishing X-Men: Gifted
Marvel is proud to unveil the first full-length trailer to the Astonishing X-Men: Gifted motion comic, based on the seminal comic story by superstar scribe Joss Whedon and renowned artist John Cassaday. Available October 28th on iTunes.
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Thursday, 27 August 2009
Hot Toys presents Wolverine
Hot Toys presents the fan-favorite mutant Wolverine as their newest Movie Masterpiec action figure. This 1:6th scale collectible is based on Wolverine's look from the movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
This figure features:
* Newly developed Hot Toys hirsute muscular figure body with over 30 points of articulation.
* Stands approximately 30 cm tall
* Movie accurate costume of brown jacket, undershirt, shirt, jeans and boots.
* Life-like Wolverine Origins adamantium claws.
* Accessories: dog tags and a leather-like belt with detailed buckle.
* Two pairs of interchangeable hands
* Life-like head sculpt with authentic likeness of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.
* Figure base with Wolverine nameplate and the movie logo.
** Special feature: new material used on the figure head, better head skin texture is presented with this new material.
For more info, go here.
Thanks to tygerx for the tip.
Ray Park on Heroes
A new Preview of Season 4 of Heroes.
While I think Ray Park's character looks cool, I can't help but think that sequence looks like shit. Are FX and CGI prices to high for the Heroes production?
While I think Ray Park's character looks cool, I can't help but think that sequence looks like shit. Are FX and CGI prices to high for the Heroes production?
Neill Cameron's A-Z of Awesomeness
From Neill Cameron's A-Z of Awesomeness. You can order a poster with all images over here."To make them a bit more special I'm signing each one and I've put a space at the top for a sketch of a character of your choice - from the A-Z or indeed anywhere else. Just tell me who you'd like in your sketch, and any message you'd like included, in the PayPal 'instructions to seller' field. (Note: please request a single character only!) If you leave this field blank I'll sketch something random of my own choosing..."
Hideo Kojima's Castlevania
Patrick Stewart lends his voice to Hideo Kojima's Castlevania: Lord of Shadows.
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Writer gets claws into Wolverine sequel
From: coventrytelegraph.net
Written by: David Bentley.
ONLY the other day, X-Men Origins: Wolverine star Hugh Jackman confirmed there would be a sequel and that it would be set in Japan.
The follow-up is obviously being fast-tracked as a writer for the project has now been announced.
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Christopher McQuarrie has signed on to pen the screenplay.
Jackman is also producing along with Lauren Shuler Donner.
The movie's storyline will follow the early 1980s Chris Claremont/Frank Miller miniseries, which sees Wolverine learning the ways of the samurai. He battles a ninja clan called The Hand as he struggles with whether to follow his animal killer instincts or the samurai code of honor and respect.
The story was hinted at in one of the movie's post-credit scenes in which the character is sat in a bar in Japan.
McQuarrie, who won an Oscar for writing The Usual Suspects for Bryan Singer, had worked with Singer on the first X-Men film but asked for his name to be removed from the credits after David Hayter reshaped the script into the version that was used. McQuarrie also wrote the Nazi war thriller Valkyrie, directed by Singer.
The first Wolverine movie was penned by David Benioff (Troy, The Kite Runner) and Skip Woods (Hitman, Swordfish), who are obviously not returning, and directed by Gavin Hood (Tsotsi, Rendition), whose return to the franchise is now also in doubt.
Oddly, there has been no news yet of any movement on other X-Men projects such as X-Men: First Class, X-Men Origins: Magneto or a Deadpool spin-off, all of which seem to be more anticipated by fans than another Wolverine adventure.
Ryan Reynolds, who played Wade Wilson - the mercenary who becomes Deadpool - in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, recently signed to play Green Lantern for Warner Bros but indicated he was still keen to appear in the Deadpool spin-off too. It's unclear whether Reynolds' move to Warner Bros has impacted on Fox's plans for Deadpool.
For fans, the real shame is that the X-Men series seems to unfold in such an ad-hoc fashion, with no overarching strategy in mind.
Written by: David Bentley.
ONLY the other day, X-Men Origins: Wolverine star Hugh Jackman confirmed there would be a sequel and that it would be set in Japan.
The follow-up is obviously being fast-tracked as a writer for the project has now been announced.
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Christopher McQuarrie has signed on to pen the screenplay.
Jackman is also producing along with Lauren Shuler Donner.
The movie's storyline will follow the early 1980s Chris Claremont/Frank Miller miniseries, which sees Wolverine learning the ways of the samurai. He battles a ninja clan called The Hand as he struggles with whether to follow his animal killer instincts or the samurai code of honor and respect.
The story was hinted at in one of the movie's post-credit scenes in which the character is sat in a bar in Japan.
McQuarrie, who won an Oscar for writing The Usual Suspects for Bryan Singer, had worked with Singer on the first X-Men film but asked for his name to be removed from the credits after David Hayter reshaped the script into the version that was used. McQuarrie also wrote the Nazi war thriller Valkyrie, directed by Singer.
The first Wolverine movie was penned by David Benioff (Troy, The Kite Runner) and Skip Woods (Hitman, Swordfish), who are obviously not returning, and directed by Gavin Hood (Tsotsi, Rendition), whose return to the franchise is now also in doubt.
Oddly, there has been no news yet of any movement on other X-Men projects such as X-Men: First Class, X-Men Origins: Magneto or a Deadpool spin-off, all of which seem to be more anticipated by fans than another Wolverine adventure.
Ryan Reynolds, who played Wade Wilson - the mercenary who becomes Deadpool - in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, recently signed to play Green Lantern for Warner Bros but indicated he was still keen to appear in the Deadpool spin-off too. It's unclear whether Reynolds' move to Warner Bros has impacted on Fox's plans for Deadpool.
For fans, the real shame is that the X-Men series seems to unfold in such an ad-hoc fashion, with no overarching strategy in mind.
Could Sabretooth Return for Wolverine 2?
Could Sabretooth Return for Wolverine 2? | WorstPreviews.com
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The ending of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" left the door open for Sabretooth to return in the upcoming sequel, but since the story will take place in Japan, that may complicate a cameo from the character.
MTV News went straight to Liev Schreiber to find out if there is a plan for him to reprise his role. "There's been some smatterings of conversation about it, but nothing concrete yet," he said. "Hugh [Jackman] mentioned that he had some conversations about it, but no one's told me about it yet."
Schreiber added that if Jackman wants him to do the second movie, he will be more than happy to. "I had a ball doing it, so I'd do it again," he said.
One reason why Schreiber wants to continue exploring Sabretooth is because he wants to see how his take on the character eventually becomes the more primitive, animalistic version from the 2000 "X-Men" film, played by Tyler Mane.
"I'd love to find out what happened to Victor," he said. "I'd like to find out how my Victor became Tyler Mane's Victor."
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The ending of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" left the door open for Sabretooth to return in the upcoming sequel, but since the story will take place in Japan, that may complicate a cameo from the character.
MTV News went straight to Liev Schreiber to find out if there is a plan for him to reprise his role. "There's been some smatterings of conversation about it, but nothing concrete yet," he said. "Hugh [Jackman] mentioned that he had some conversations about it, but no one's told me about it yet."
Schreiber added that if Jackman wants him to do the second movie, he will be more than happy to. "I had a ball doing it, so I'd do it again," he said.
One reason why Schreiber wants to continue exploring Sabretooth is because he wants to see how his take on the character eventually becomes the more primitive, animalistic version from the 2000 "X-Men" film, played by Tyler Mane.
"I'd love to find out what happened to Victor," he said. "I'd like to find out how my Victor became Tyler Mane's Victor."
First Look at Ryan Reynolds in Buried- ShockTillYouDrop.com
First Look at Ryan Reynolds in Buried- ShockTillYouDrop.com
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Ryan Reynolds is mixing it up again, fresh off of Wolverine and The Proposal and now working with director Rodrigo Cortรฉs on Buried, now lensing in Barcelona, Spain. Written by Chris Sparling, Reynolds plays Paul, a U.S. contractor working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.
Aullidos has your first look at Reynolds in the film, click here for another photo.
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Ryan Reynolds is mixing it up again, fresh off of Wolverine and The Proposal and now working with director Rodrigo Cortรฉs on Buried, now lensing in Barcelona, Spain. Written by Chris Sparling, Reynolds plays Paul, a U.S. contractor working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.
Aullidos has your first look at Reynolds in the film, click here for another photo.
Logan Vs. Omega Red In 'Wolverine' Sequel? That's The Match-Up Fans Want To See Most!
From: mtv.com
Written by: Rick Marshall
With all of last week's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" sequel news, we asked readers who they'd most like to see in the follow-up to this year's solo debut for Hugh Jackman and his Marvel Comics character.
Written by: Rick Marshall
With all of last week's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" sequel news, we asked readers who they'd most like to see in the follow-up to this year's solo debut for Hugh Jackman and his Marvel Comics character.
After all the ballots were counted, the top two characters were separated by less than a dozen votes, and both of them seem more than up to the task of taking on Wolverine when he heads to Japan—or anywhere else, for that matter. Here's how the poll broke down, and why the votes went the way they did, according to readers:
Tentacled Russian villain Omega Red won the poll with 33 percent of the total votes, but recurring Wolverine foe Silver Samurai was close behind with 32 percent of the final tally. With Wolverine originally making his debut in a brawl with the Hulk, Marvel's Green Goliath also managed a respectable number of votes, and smashed his way to 18 percent of the total.
Neither Sabretooth, Cyber nor the combined efforts of the deadly ninja cult The Hand managed to generate more than 5 percent of the total votes, and X-Men foe Magneto barely factored into the poll at all. Take that, Master of Magnetism!
This week's responses in the "Other" category also proved fertile ground for some interesting responses, with a few votes for his son in the comics, Daken, as well as X-Men villains Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
As always, readers offered a wealth of input about why they voted the way they did. Here are some of the interesting responses I received via the comment section and Twitter:
- Anoobis: Although I like Omega red more then Silver Samurai, I chose Silver Samurai cause Omega Red is russian, it just woulnd't make sense for him to be in Japan without altering his origins completly.
- Toast-Jammer: How about Wendigo? I think the Hand would be decent in the next movie, and I could see an argument being made that Sabertooth should always show up in a Wolverine movie, but I don't know who the big bad should be next time around. Hulk would be fun, but for my money... WEN-DI-GO! .... I doubt that they'll do Omega Red, since they've got Whiplash in the new Iron Man movie. Russian dude with whips? It's been done.
- @chandlerfan: which villain would i like to see in wolverine 2.i would love to see cyber.they have an interesting history
- john@themovies: I voted for Omega Red, who's a true patriot. With his adamanium tentacles up against Wolverine. WAUW! But I also find that the Silver Samurai would play a big role in the movie. Because Wolverine learns the meaning of honor in Japan. It's a whole different world for him. In that world, the Silver Samurai thinks he's a man of honor. In the wrongs he does, he thinks the honor justifice the goals, or something like that. And last but not least, I would like to see Sun Fire, the Japanese hero. I heard that Jackie Chan would like to get a role in a Marvel movie, LOL Sun Fire would do great. Think about it. When Wolverine 2 comes out, Captain America will already been on the screen. Sun Fire is like the national Japanees hero, sort of. Lady Deathstryke? Didn't she died in X-2? They would have to resurrect her in a believable way... Me, I'm for Omega Red, Silver Samurai and Sun Fire. Well, we'll see...
So, there you have it! Keep it locked to Splash Page tomorrow for the next weekly poll!
Marvel Hotline: UXM: First Class #2
Writer Scott Gray talks about his work on UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #2 in this weeks magnificent Marvel Hotline.
Saturday, 15 August 2009
Jackman gets his claws into "Wolverine 2"
From: mymovies.net
We all knew it was coming. The only thing left to do was for Hugh Jackman to put the doubters out of their combined misery. Yes, "Wolverine 2" is on its way and, apparently, there‘s nothing we can do about it! The hirsute star, in an exclusive chat with MTV, was practically gushing about shooting the "X–Men Origins" sequel in Japan.
"Japan is where we‘re heading, [and] we‘re starting to work on it now. We‘re in the first steps of developing that story," Jackman said. "I think the fans love that saga. It‘s my favourite saga of the Wolverine stories."
Said saga is based on Frank Miller and Chris Claremont‘s story arc with Wolvie slowly piecing together his identity and kicking some serious Weapon–X tail.
We all knew it was coming. The only thing left to do was for Hugh Jackman to put the doubters out of their combined misery. Yes, "Wolverine 2" is on its way and, apparently, there‘s nothing we can do about it! The hirsute star, in an exclusive chat with MTV, was practically gushing about shooting the "X–Men Origins" sequel in Japan.
"Japan is where we‘re heading, [and] we‘re starting to work on it now. We‘re in the first steps of developing that story," Jackman said. "I think the fans love that saga. It‘s my favourite saga of the Wolverine stories."
Said saga is based on Frank Miller and Chris Claremont‘s story arc with Wolvie slowly piecing together his identity and kicking some serious Weapon–X tail.
Bryan Singer to direct "Battlestar Galactica"
From: variety.com
Written by: Mike Fleming.
Universal Pictures has set Bryan Singer to direct and produce a feature version of "Battlestar Galactica," confirming a report on the Hitfix website.
The development is something of a surprise because the most prevailing rumor had Singer flirting with the idea of returning to the X-Men series by taking the reins of "X-Men: First Class," which focuses on the younger mutant characters seen fleetingly at the Xavier Institute of Higher Learning. "Gossip Girl" creator Josh Schwartz wrote the first draft of that script.
"Battlestar Galactica" appears to be on a fast track and sources said that Singer could be looking at a $10 million paycheck to sign on to the film.
Written by: Mike Fleming.
Universal Pictures has set Bryan Singer to direct and produce a feature version of "Battlestar Galactica," confirming a report on the Hitfix website.
The development is something of a surprise because the most prevailing rumor had Singer flirting with the idea of returning to the X-Men series by taking the reins of "X-Men: First Class," which focuses on the younger mutant characters seen fleetingly at the Xavier Institute of Higher Learning. "Gossip Girl" creator Josh Schwartz wrote the first draft of that script.
"Battlestar Galactica" appears to be on a fast track and sources said that Singer could be looking at a $10 million paycheck to sign on to the film.
Singer has long been intrigued with "Battlestar Galactica" and flirted with relaunching it into a TV series right after he directed the original "X-Men." Back in 2001 I wrote about his plan, which involved teaming with Tom DeSanto to exec produce the series. Singer planned to direct the pilot of the new version of a series that originally launched on ABC in 1978 and ran two seasons. Here is what he said at the time, comments that certainly proved prescient:
"The lesson I learned on `X-Men' is to have a healthy respect for the fan base of sci-fi fantasy franchises, and I'm confident that the `Galactica' brand is a sleeping giant. It was a show I watched during its initial run, from the pilot to the final episode. The essence and the brand name is quite potent in a climate where there's a great deficit of scifi programming."
It is possible that the timing of the series went awry because of the World Trade Center disaster that occurred later that year. Certainly, it made a series that launched with the attack and destruction of earth unpalatable.
The director got busy on other projects. Ronald Moore came on as executive producer and oversaw the 73-episode series relaunch, which had a critically acclaimed run on Syfy.
It wasn't immediately clear whether Moore would be invited to write the screenplay, but it is clear that Singer will put his own creative stamp on the project as the studio indicates that the film will be "a complete re-imagination."
Glen Larson is aboard to produce. Singer's repped by WME and attorney Dave Feldman.
Legion Trailer
Trailer for Kevin Durand's (The Blob) new movie, Legion. Durand plays the Angel Gabriel.
The Weekly Watcher: August 14, 2009
Tim Gunn Carries on at Marvel Celebrate 70 Years of Marvel Comics
Watch Marvel.com Live from 70th Anniversary Parties!
Friday, 14 August 2009
Fightin' Fanboys: TNA Superstar Daniels
Marvel.com catches up with Total Nonstop Action wrestling superstar Daniels at San Diego Comic-Con 2009! Catch him on TNA Impact every Thursday on Spike TV and at Hard Justice on Pay-Per-View, Sunday, August 16.
Fightin' Fanboys: The Motor City Machine Guns
Marvel.com catches up with Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley of Total Nonstop Action wrestling fame at the San Diego Comic-Con!
The Weekly Watcher: August 7, 2009
Alexa Mendez wraps up this week with some exciting news about Marvel animated series, Wolverine and Iron Man anime projects from Marvel and Madhouse, STRANGE TALES spotlights and tons more!
Hi, I'm a Marvel...and I'm a DC: Deadpool and Green Lantern
Deadpool and Green Lantern are forced to come to grips with the fact that they will both be sharing the same actor. (Mac/PC Marvel/DC Review/Parody)
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Thursday, 6 August 2009
Paquin & Moyer Engaged
From: imdb.com
Actress Anna Paquin is set to become Mrs. Moyer - she is engaged to her True Blood onscreen lover Stephen Moyer.
The couple has been dating since they shot the pilot for the U.S. vampire show in the summer of 2007.
Paquin was forced to dismiss recent reports that she was set to walk down the aisle with Moyer, insisting the claims were "not true".
But the happy couple is now forging ahead with wedding plans - representatives for both stars have confirmed they are engaged.
No further details were available as WENN went to press.
Moyer has two children from previous relationships - son, Billy, born in 2000, and a daughter, Lilac, born in 2002.
Actress Anna Paquin is set to become Mrs. Moyer - she is engaged to her True Blood onscreen lover Stephen Moyer.
The couple has been dating since they shot the pilot for the U.S. vampire show in the summer of 2007.
Paquin was forced to dismiss recent reports that she was set to walk down the aisle with Moyer, insisting the claims were "not true".
But the happy couple is now forging ahead with wedding plans - representatives for both stars have confirmed they are engaged.
No further details were available as WENN went to press.
Moyer has two children from previous relationships - son, Billy, born in 2000, and a daughter, Lilac, born in 2002.
FAIL Wolverine Toy Inflatable X-Men Product Review by Mike Mozart of JeepersMedia on YouTube
Wolverine Marvel Toy Fail X-men Inflatable Review by Mike Mozart of JeepersMedia. MY TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/jeepersmedia Another Epic Fail Toys Review found on Jeepers Media on You Tube. Wolverine is a very popular Marvel Character featured in the XMEN Movies and Comics. The Toy is actually a Squeaky Hammer Inflatable Toy, NOT a Wolverine Inflateable Pool Toy or Wolverine Blow-up Bop Bag as Had been reported at first. Many News sources have written stories that this Wolverine Toy was either a hoax or a Fraud, but it is true. This Wolverine does have a provocatively placed Valve Stem.
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
The Super Hero Squad Show Music Video
Watch an EXCLUSIVE music video of the Marvel animated show that had Comic-Con talking!
Monday, 3 August 2009
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" To Hit Blu-Ray And DVDs September
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" To Hit Blu-Ray And DVDs September
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The 20th Century Fox blockbuster hit "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is coming on special edition DVD and Blu-ray discs this September.
The film brings back Hugh Jackman playing the titular character from previous "X-Men" films. It follows the young James Logan and his tortured past, wherein somewhere behind his lost memories are the events leading to his rebirth as Wolverine.
Gavin Hood ("Rendition") directed the script written by David Benioff and Skip Woods. Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Will.i.Am, and Live Schreiber also star.
The "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" blu-ray and DVD will both feature bonus materials including director and producers' commentaries with conservation with creators Stan Lee and Len Wein. There will also be deleted and alternate scenes and behind-the-scenes featurettes among many others.
The 2-disc blu-ray will be available for .99, while the 2-disc DVD will be available for .98. A single-disc DVD will be priced at .98. Pre-booking is on August 19 for a September 15 store schedule.
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The 20th Century Fox blockbuster hit "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is coming on special edition DVD and Blu-ray discs this September.
The film brings back Hugh Jackman playing the titular character from previous "X-Men" films. It follows the young James Logan and his tortured past, wherein somewhere behind his lost memories are the events leading to his rebirth as Wolverine.
Gavin Hood ("Rendition") directed the script written by David Benioff and Skip Woods. Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Will.i.Am, and Live Schreiber also star.
The "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" blu-ray and DVD will both feature bonus materials including director and producers' commentaries with conservation with creators Stan Lee and Len Wein. There will also be deleted and alternate scenes and behind-the-scenes featurettes among many others.
The 2-disc blu-ray will be available for .99, while the 2-disc DVD will be available for .98. A single-disc DVD will be priced at .98. Pre-booking is on August 19 for a September 15 store schedule.
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Berry: 'Motherhood Makes Me Sexy'
From: imdb.com
Halle Berry has credited motherhood with helping her land the title of Sexiest Woman Alive.
The Oscar winner was handed the award by men's style magazine Esquire last year and was initially baffled by the honour.
But she's now convinced it is being a mother to 16-month-old Nahla that has made her more alluring to the opposite sex.
Berry says, "I think those things are kind of silly because nobody is the sexiest anything, so I asked them to let me write my own article to poke fun at the label.
"What I thought was interesting about them choosing me was that I had just had a baby, so it was all about saying that motherhood can be sexy - that was the important thing.
"I do feel sexier because I'm now more in line with my purpose for being on the planet. When you feel empowered, to me that's sexy."
Halle Berry has credited motherhood with helping her land the title of Sexiest Woman Alive.
The Oscar winner was handed the award by men's style magazine Esquire last year and was initially baffled by the honour.
But she's now convinced it is being a mother to 16-month-old Nahla that has made her more alluring to the opposite sex.
Berry says, "I think those things are kind of silly because nobody is the sexiest anything, so I asked them to let me write my own article to poke fun at the label.
"What I thought was interesting about them choosing me was that I had just had a baby, so it was all about saying that motherhood can be sexy - that was the important thing.
"I do feel sexier because I'm now more in line with my purpose for being on the planet. When you feel empowered, to me that's sexy."
Schreiber: 'Kids Keep Me Young'
From: imdb.com
Liev Schreiber loves his role as a father - and credits his kids with keeping him young.
The Defiance star and actress partner Naomi Watts have two sons, Sasha, who has just turned two, and seven month old Samuel.
And despite approaching his 42nd birthday later this year, Schreiber is feeling younger than ever - thanks to his young boys.
He tells People.com, "I feel much older. I'm older physically, but spiritually much younger."
Liev Schreiber loves his role as a father - and credits his kids with keeping him young.
The Defiance star and actress partner Naomi Watts have two sons, Sasha, who has just turned two, and seven month old Samuel.
And despite approaching his 42nd birthday later this year, Schreiber is feeling younger than ever - thanks to his young boys.
He tells People.com, "I feel much older. I'm older physically, but spiritually much younger."
San Diego Comic-Con 2009: Day 3 Wrap-Up
Check Out Day 3 of the San Diego Comic-Con. The Highlights, surprises, and big announcements from your favorite panels are all here! Watch the video right now!
San Diego Comic-Con 2009: Day 2 Wrap-up
Check Out Day 2 of the San Diego Comic-Con. The highlights, surprises and big announcements from your favorite panels are all here! Watch the video right now!
The Weekly Watcher: July 31, 2009
Alexa Mendez ends this week with some big Marvel news about "Iron Man 2" set visits, new video game releases such as "Marvel vs. Capcom 2" and the upcoming "Little Big Planet," welcoming Marvelman to the Marvel family and so much more!
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Stan Lee Exclusive Comic Con 2009 Interview (Inside Gaming Machinima)
Stan Lee Exclusive Comic Con 2009 Interview (Inside Gaming Machinima)
We had a chance to talk with comic book visionary Stan Lee about Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 at the Activision Comic-Con party.
The Weekly Watcher: July 24, 2009
Alexa Mendez gives you the skinny on when and where you can catch your favorite Marvel creators and where you need to be to catch some awesome Marvel exclusives.
Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?!: San Diego or Bust
M.O.D.O.K. heads to San Diego... as a guest of honor? See for yourself! Watch Episode 4 of Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?!
Sunday, 19 July 2009
The Weekly Watcher: July 17, 2009
Alexa Mendez ends this week with some big Marvel news about San Diego Comic-Con, Natalie Portman joining the cast of the "Thor" movie, the new release of both ENDER'S GAME: BATTLE SCHOOL and ENDER'S SHADOW: BATTLE SCHOOL hardcover editions and so much more!
Friday, 17 July 2009
Danny Huston Joins Robin Hood - ComingSoon.net
Danny Huston Joins Robin Hood - ComingSoon.net
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Danny Huston is joining the cast of Universal and Imagine's Robin Hood, which Ridley Scott is now directing in England, says The Hollywood Reporter.
Russell Crowe plays the legendary folk hero in the latest retelling of the Robin Hood myth written by Ethan Reiff & Cyrus Voris and Brian Helgeland. Imagine's Brian Grazer is producing along with Scott and Crowe.
Huston will step into the shoes of the historical figure King Richard, who became known as Richard the Lionheart because of his exploits in the Third Crusade.
Huston starred in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and has both Edge of Darkness and Clash of the Titans coming up.
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Danny Huston is joining the cast of Universal and Imagine's Robin Hood, which Ridley Scott is now directing in England, says The Hollywood Reporter.
Russell Crowe plays the legendary folk hero in the latest retelling of the Robin Hood myth written by Ethan Reiff & Cyrus Voris and Brian Helgeland. Imagine's Brian Grazer is producing along with Scott and Crowe.
Huston will step into the shoes of the historical figure King Richard, who became known as Richard the Lionheart because of his exploits in the Third Crusade.
Huston starred in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and has both Edge of Darkness and Clash of the Titans coming up.
Miley Cyrus And Hugh Jackman Team Up For Movie To Meet Every Single Demographic Known To Man
From: dailyfill.com
When Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner teamed up for “The Bodyguard” last decade, it was a massive hit among theatergoers. And now Miley Cyrus and Hugh Jackman are looking to try their hands at a new version of the story.
According to industry insiders, the “Hannah Montana” cutie and the People Magazine Sexiest Man Alive will collaborate on a movie musical called “Personal Security.”
In the film, Hugh will play a “tough New York police detective forced into bodyguard duty for a spoiled teen heiress who has received a kidnap threat.”
Adding legitimacy to the rumors, Cyrus and Jackman were recently spotted meeting up with movie executives at Morton’s Steakhouse in Los Angeles to discuss details.
When Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner teamed up for “The Bodyguard” last decade, it was a massive hit among theatergoers. And now Miley Cyrus and Hugh Jackman are looking to try their hands at a new version of the story.
According to industry insiders, the “Hannah Montana” cutie and the People Magazine Sexiest Man Alive will collaborate on a movie musical called “Personal Security.”
In the film, Hugh will play a “tough New York police detective forced into bodyguard duty for a spoiled teen heiress who has received a kidnap threat.”
Adding legitimacy to the rumors, Cyrus and Jackman were recently spotted meeting up with movie executives at Morton’s Steakhouse in Los Angeles to discuss details.
Television: 'X-Men' star joins 'Bloodletting'
CANOE -- JAM! Television: 'X-Men' star joins 'Bloodletting'
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TORONTO - The "X-Men"'s Shawn Ashmore will star in the TV adaptation of the acclaimed book, "Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures."
Producers say Ashmore will portray Fitz, a troubled air-ambulance doctor with a lust for life and alcohol.
The eight-part, hour-long series follows the lives of three doctors as they navigate medical school, residency and their first years working in a busy Toronto hospital.
It's based on Vincent Lam's short story collection "Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures," which won the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2006.
The series debuts on Movie Central and The Movie Network early next year.
Filming began June 29 and runs until Sept. 23, in and around Toronto and Hamilton.
Mayko Nguyen of "ReGenesis" plays Fitz's love interest, Ming, while Byron Mann of "Dark Angel" plays Ming's husband, Chen.
The 29-year-old Ashmore, from Richmond, B.C., played the frosty Bobby Drake on "X-Men" and Terry Fox in the made-for-TV movie, "Terry."
He also serves as an executive producer on "Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures."
Lam serves as a creative consultant on the series.
Hugh Jackman: Avon Lady?
From: fandango.com
Written by: Erik Davis
Written by: Erik Davis
When you think of Hugh Jackman, you think tough, handsome, and rugged – the kind of guy you'd expect to play Wolverine in the X-Men films or an Australian cowboy in the film Australia. One role you probably never expected to see Hugh Jackman in is as an Avon salesman, which is a job that's usually held by women because, well, they're selling make-up and most men don't wear make-up. (Not that there's anything wrong with wearing make-up if you're a guy … but, um, okay, I'll just shut up now.)
Variety tells us that 20th Century Fox has acquired a comedy pitch from Kevin Bisch (Hitch) called Avon Man as a potential starring vehicle for Hugh Jackman. The film, which sort of sounds like America's version of The Full Monty, tells of a group of laid off men from a car dealership who venture into the Avon world in order to help their financially strapped families. Jackman would play the leader of the group; the guy who convinces everyone else to join in an attempt to win a regional contest.
Sounds like a fairly harmless comedy, and we all love watching a group of strong men getting in touch with their female sides for a change. What do you think of the idea, and who should join Jackman in the cast?
Zak Penn Talks The Avengers - Superhero Hype!
Zak Penn Talks The Avengers - Superhero Hype!
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CraveOnline: Do they give you a place to start or do you have to wait to find out where you pick up?
Zak Penn: We are learning it as we go and it’s pretty complicated. I have a meeting at Marvel this week to catch up on continuity. There’s just a board that tracks “Here’s where everything that happens in this movie overlaps with that movie.” It’s just what they do in the comic books. Think how complicated it is when you’ve got all the titles those companies do. Someone’s got to keep track of all that. What’s Wolverine wearing this week? Are his claws bone or [adamantium]? Yeah, it’s going to be really difficult. The only thing I can say is I’m pushing them to do as many animatics as possible to animate the movie, to draw boards so that we’re all working off the same visual ideas. But the exigencies of production take first priority.
CraveOnline: Should Wolverine have been R?
Zak Penn: That was our frustration. He’s got razor sharp claws and you can’t show blood. So what does he do? In every scene, he’s running around blocking, hitting you with the claws and not cutting you. Where do you go with that? There’s no way to do it.
You can read the full interview here.
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CraveOnline: Do they give you a place to start or do you have to wait to find out where you pick up?
Zak Penn: We are learning it as we go and it’s pretty complicated. I have a meeting at Marvel this week to catch up on continuity. There’s just a board that tracks “Here’s where everything that happens in this movie overlaps with that movie.” It’s just what they do in the comic books. Think how complicated it is when you’ve got all the titles those companies do. Someone’s got to keep track of all that. What’s Wolverine wearing this week? Are his claws bone or [adamantium]? Yeah, it’s going to be really difficult. The only thing I can say is I’m pushing them to do as many animatics as possible to animate the movie, to draw boards so that we’re all working off the same visual ideas. But the exigencies of production take first priority.
CraveOnline: Should Wolverine have been R?
Zak Penn: That was our frustration. He’s got razor sharp claws and you can’t show blood. So what does he do? In every scene, he’s running around blocking, hitting you with the claws and not cutting you. Where do you go with that? There’s no way to do it.
You can read the full interview here.
Deadpool Will Break the Fourth Wall - Superhero Hype!
Deadpool Will Break the Fourth Wall - Superhero Hype!
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Empire chatted with Ryan Reynolds and asked him an interesting question about the upcoming "X-Men" spin-off, Deadpool, in which he'll reprise his role from the "Wolverine" movie.
Reynolds says Deadpool will breach the fourth wall: "Break the fourth wall? Oh yeah, he's got to. I want to see him break the Great Wall"... "The studio's working on a script and trying to find a director. The main goal is to make sure it stays close to the source material."
A release date has not yet been set for the film.
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Empire chatted with Ryan Reynolds and asked him an interesting question about the upcoming "X-Men" spin-off, Deadpool, in which he'll reprise his role from the "Wolverine" movie.
Reynolds says Deadpool will breach the fourth wall: "Break the fourth wall? Oh yeah, he's got to. I want to see him break the Great Wall"... "The studio's working on a script and trying to find a director. The main goal is to make sure it stays close to the source material."
A release date has not yet been set for the film.
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Marvel/DC/Harry Potter Parody
Dark times are ahead for boy wizard, Peter Parker... Dark times, indeed... (Marvel/DC/Harry Potter Review/Parody)
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Wolverine and the X-Men: Deadly Enemies DVD Clip 1
Watch this new clip from the Wolverine and the X-Men: Deadly Enemies DVD on-sale on 7/21 in stores and on iTunes.
Wolverine and the X-Men: Deadly Enemies DVD Clip 2
Watch this new clip from the Wolverine and the X-Men: Deadly Enemies DVD on-sale on 7/21 in stores and on iTunes.
The Weekly Watcher: July 10, 2009
Alexa Mendez ends this week with some big Marvel news including the debut cover of CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #2, the launching of the new ENDER'S GAME landing page, a visit to the dark side with DARK WOLVERINE #76 and more!
Back in Business
The site kind of ended up on an involuntary hiatus, we will be up and running again at normal speed within the next few days.
In the meantime, enjoy these links from Topless Robot:
- The Greatest Fan Film Ever Made.
- 12 Hard Inches of Hugh Jackman Goodness.
- Breaking: Reynolds Cast, Green Lantern Defeats Deadpool.
In the meantime, enjoy these links from Topless Robot:
- The Greatest Fan Film Ever Made.
- 12 Hard Inches of Hugh Jackman Goodness.
- Breaking: Reynolds Cast, Green Lantern Defeats Deadpool.
Saturday, 4 July 2009
The Weekly Watcher: July 4, 2009
Alexa Mendez ends this short star spangled week with some big Marvel news!
Watch Marvel One on One: Brian Bendis
Mentions crossover with X-Men
Writer Brian Michael Bendis goes one on one with us to go in-depth about his hit series DARK AVENGERS.
Writer Brian Michael Bendis goes one on one with us to go in-depth about his hit series DARK AVENGERS.
The Weekly Watcher: June 26, 2009
Alexa Mendez ends the week with all the buzz about the Heroes Con and Wizard World Philly, new limited series comics, the Runaways theme song and so much more!
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Featurette Episode 1
It's Ryu vs. Wolverine in the first episode of this new "Marvel vs. Capcom 2" video series. Get ready to experience the New Age of Heroes in a whole different way!
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Hi, I'm a Marvel...and I'm a DC: Father's Day
Heroes from Marvel and DC have come together to pitch Father's Day messages... or at least attempt to. (Mac/PC Marvel/DC Review/Parody)
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Monday, 15 June 2009
Paquin To Bare All On Screen As Vampire Prey
From: imdb.com
Fans of Oscar winner Anna Paquin are set to see a whole lot more of the former child star when she bares all as vampire prey in the second season of her hit TV show True Blood.
The actress, who was just 13 in 1994 when she claimed a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in The Piano, admits she's getting more adventurous as waitress Sookie Stackhouse in the hit series - and she's planning to strip for the cameras and her real-life boyfriend, co-star Stephen Moyer.
She tells Eonline.com, "I get more naked this season than I did last season... It's not an issue for me."
But she wanted to make sure she looked trim and toned for the risque scenes: "I'm very careful about what I eat, and I work out a lot. My costume entails bathing suits, short-shorts and nude scenes.
"I don't want to be perpetuating the myth that women actually do look exactly like the way they look in magazines and on television through absolutely no effort!"
Fans of Oscar winner Anna Paquin are set to see a whole lot more of the former child star when she bares all as vampire prey in the second season of her hit TV show True Blood.
The actress, who was just 13 in 1994 when she claimed a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in The Piano, admits she's getting more adventurous as waitress Sookie Stackhouse in the hit series - and she's planning to strip for the cameras and her real-life boyfriend, co-star Stephen Moyer.
She tells Eonline.com, "I get more naked this season than I did last season... It's not an issue for me."
But she wanted to make sure she looked trim and toned for the risque scenes: "I'm very careful about what I eat, and I work out a lot. My costume entails bathing suits, short-shorts and nude scenes.
"I don't want to be perpetuating the myth that women actually do look exactly like the way they look in magazines and on television through absolutely no effort!"
True Blood Season 2 Trailer (HBO)
It hurts so good. Check out the new trailer for season 2 of True Blood. Featuring Bob Dylan's s new song "Beyond Here Lies Nothing". For more, log on to HBO.com.
Ray Park Also Joins "Heroes"
From: worstpreviews.com
We just reported that Robert Knepper, Theordore "T-Bag" Bagwell on Fox's "Prison Break," has signed on as the lead villain on NBC's "Heroes" next season, and now we have some more "Heroes" casting news.
According to Entertainment Weekly, British actor Ray Park (Darth Maul in "Star Wars: Episode I," Toad in "X-Men," Snake Eyes in "GI Joe") and Deanne Bray ("The L Word") are now both in negotiations to join the show in multiple episodes.
Little is known about Park's role, except that he would be playing one of the colorful characters at the center of the show's Carnivale-esque storyline. Bray, meanwhile, would play a deaf love interest for one of the main Heroes.
We just reported that Robert Knepper, Theordore "T-Bag" Bagwell on Fox's "Prison Break," has signed on as the lead villain on NBC's "Heroes" next season, and now we have some more "Heroes" casting news.
According to Entertainment Weekly, British actor Ray Park (Darth Maul in "Star Wars: Episode I," Toad in "X-Men," Snake Eyes in "GI Joe") and Deanne Bray ("The L Word") are now both in negotiations to join the show in multiple episodes.
Little is known about Park's role, except that he would be playing one of the colorful characters at the center of the show's Carnivale-esque storyline. Bray, meanwhile, would play a deaf love interest for one of the main Heroes.
Hamlet Filming Underway
From: kasterborous.com
Written by: Christian Cawley
He's not quite post-Who as yet - there's more than likely a lot of publicity to come in the backend of 2010 - but David Tennant is certainly moving in with his career. Although he is doing it by popping back to Hamlet.
David Tennant as HamletIt seems that recording of the recent RSC production is underway, something that will likely utilise either an already built set for another production of the play or a stripped down set with the focus on the actors performance.
David Tennant, Patrick Stewart and almost all of the original principal cast are involved at the semi-secret location which is being recorded for posterity and will more than likely quickly appear in the classrooms of GCSE pupils across the country within the next few years as a means of bypassing the stuffy costumes and ornate language of Shakespeare and showing the Bard's work as performed by one of the most famous actors in the country.
It's a genius idea - one that is likely to result in one of the highest selling educational DVDs of all time.
Written by: Christian Cawley
He's not quite post-Who as yet - there's more than likely a lot of publicity to come in the backend of 2010 - but David Tennant is certainly moving in with his career. Although he is doing it by popping back to Hamlet.
David Tennant as HamletIt seems that recording of the recent RSC production is underway, something that will likely utilise either an already built set for another production of the play or a stripped down set with the focus on the actors performance.
David Tennant, Patrick Stewart and almost all of the original principal cast are involved at the semi-secret location which is being recorded for posterity and will more than likely quickly appear in the classrooms of GCSE pupils across the country within the next few years as a means of bypassing the stuffy costumes and ornate language of Shakespeare and showing the Bard's work as performed by one of the most famous actors in the country.
It's a genius idea - one that is likely to result in one of the highest selling educational DVDs of all time.
Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins Sign Up for John Carter from Mars
Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins Sign Up for John Carter from Mars
Now that we know they're filming in Utah, it seems Pixar has found its two main actors for their upcoming film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins have both landed the lead roles in John Carter of Mars.
Kitsch will portray the title character, a Civil War veteran who somehow gets transported to Mars and finds himself between a war on the dying planet and Collins will portray Dejah Thoris, the heir to the throne of Mars' Hellium Kingdom.
Both Kitsch and Collins were seen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine last. Andrew Stanton is directing for Pixar, from a script he wrote with Mark Andrews. We reported earlier today that the film would go into production this November in Utah.
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Now that we know they're filming in Utah, it seems Pixar has found its two main actors for their upcoming film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins have both landed the lead roles in John Carter of Mars.
Kitsch will portray the title character, a Civil War veteran who somehow gets transported to Mars and finds himself between a war on the dying planet and Collins will portray Dejah Thoris, the heir to the throne of Mars' Hellium Kingdom.
Both Kitsch and Collins were seen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine last. Andrew Stanton is directing for Pixar, from a script he wrote with Mark Andrews. We reported earlier today that the film would go into production this November in Utah.
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EXCLUSIVE: Iron Man, Deadpool
EXCLUSIVE: Iron Man, Deadpool & Spider-Man Get ‘Bromantic’ In ‘Marvel Bromance’ Collection
“Bromance.” Love the term or hate it, it’s become a part of the nation’s vernacular — and apparently, it’s become a part of the comics world, too. The follow-up to last year’s “Marvel Romance” collection, this August’s “Marvel Bromance” will offer up some of the greatest “bromantic” moments from the publisher’s long history, featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deadpool and other popular characters engaging in good, old-fashioned male bonding… superhero-style.
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“Bromance.” Love the term or hate it, it’s become a part of the nation’s vernacular — and apparently, it’s become a part of the comics world, too. The follow-up to last year’s “Marvel Romance” collection, this August’s “Marvel Bromance” will offer up some of the greatest “bromantic” moments from the publisher’s long history, featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deadpool and other popular characters engaging in good, old-fashioned male bonding… superhero-style.
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Latest movie scripts!
Latest movie scripts!
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I'm happy to say that we've updated the MOVIE SCRIPTS archives this week with scripts for X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, TROPIC THUNDER, THE RUINS, SPEED RACER, CASINO ROYALE
, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, THE THING and TWILIGHT.
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I'm happy to say that we've updated the MOVIE SCRIPTS archives this week with scripts for X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, TROPIC THUNDER, THE RUINS, SPEED RACER, CASINO ROYALE
, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, THE THING and TWILIGHT.
Foxx: 'Berry Kiss Was A Joke'
From: imdb.com
Jamie Foxx has brushed off critics of his impromptu kiss with Halle Berry at a recent U.S. awards ceremony - insisting their lip lock was a prank conjured up by the actress.
Foxx presented the sexy star with the Hottest Girl On the Planet award at Spike TV's 2nd Annual Guy's Choice Awards in Los Angeles last month, and they shocked the audience with a passionate on stage embrace.
The actor/singer is still mesmerised by their steamy session, but insists he didn't step out of line by kissing the star - who shares a 15-month-old daughter, Nahla, with partner Gabriel Aubry.
Foxx explains, "It was a joke. First, I want to let everybody know that I respect Halle Berry and I respect her relationship. But after she won the (2001) Oscar, Adrien Brody came up and laid a little tongue on her. So she decided to get me back, which I didn't mind at all."
And the Ray star admits he was so nervous before pulling Berry's prank, he nearly backed out at the last second.
He adds, "I almost froze but I said, 'Think quick Foxx,' and I got into it... she really gave it to me and I appreciate that."
Jamie Foxx has brushed off critics of his impromptu kiss with Halle Berry at a recent U.S. awards ceremony - insisting their lip lock was a prank conjured up by the actress.
Foxx presented the sexy star with the Hottest Girl On the Planet award at Spike TV's 2nd Annual Guy's Choice Awards in Los Angeles last month, and they shocked the audience with a passionate on stage embrace.
The actor/singer is still mesmerised by their steamy session, but insists he didn't step out of line by kissing the star - who shares a 15-month-old daughter, Nahla, with partner Gabriel Aubry.
Foxx explains, "It was a joke. First, I want to let everybody know that I respect Halle Berry and I respect her relationship. But after she won the (2001) Oscar, Adrien Brody came up and laid a little tongue on her. So she decided to get me back, which I didn't mind at all."
And the Ray star admits he was so nervous before pulling Berry's prank, he nearly backed out at the last second.
He adds, "I almost froze but I said, 'Think quick Foxx,' and I got into it... she really gave it to me and I appreciate that."
Stewart Praises Star Trek Movie
From: imdb.com
Former Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Patrick Stewart has praised director Jj Abrams for successfully resurrecting the franchise - insisting he "loved" the new movie.
Abrams brought the sci-fi franchise back to cinemas this year with Star Trek, a prequel to the original 1960s TV show, featuring a new cast of young actors.
Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series for seven years and brought his character to the big screen in four spin-off films, including 2002's Star Trek Nemesis.
And the British star insists he is delighted the original show has been resurrected once again and is full of praise for Chris Pine, who portrays a young Captain James T. Kirk in the new movie.
He says, "He's brilliant, charming, funny and utterly delightful."
And Stewart is adamant he is not bitter about movie bosses' decision to leave him out of the new movie, adding, "I loved it. It was a very odd experience to be in the cinema watching a Star Trek movie that I wasn't in. With the exception of Leonard Nimoy, I didn't know any of the cast but it's still Star Trek. I got a great kick out of it."
Former Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Patrick Stewart has praised director Jj Abrams for successfully resurrecting the franchise - insisting he "loved" the new movie.
Abrams brought the sci-fi franchise back to cinemas this year with Star Trek, a prequel to the original 1960s TV show, featuring a new cast of young actors.
Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series for seven years and brought his character to the big screen in four spin-off films, including 2002's Star Trek Nemesis.
And the British star insists he is delighted the original show has been resurrected once again and is full of praise for Chris Pine, who portrays a young Captain James T. Kirk in the new movie.
He says, "He's brilliant, charming, funny and utterly delightful."
And Stewart is adamant he is not bitter about movie bosses' decision to leave him out of the new movie, adding, "I loved it. It was a very odd experience to be in the cinema watching a Star Trek movie that I wasn't in. With the exception of Leonard Nimoy, I didn't know any of the cast but it's still Star Trek. I got a great kick out of it."
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Trailer 3
Check out some of the new faces, fusion attacks and wild battles slated for "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2" in this all-new trailer!
Marvel/DC: The Hangover, Up, and Drag Me To Hell Parodies
Horror, Family and Comedy film trailers are popping up, Marvel/DC style. How is this possible? (Marvel/DC/The Hangover/Up/Drag Me To Hell Review/Parody)
Visit http://www.youtube.com/ItsJustSomeRan... for more videos like this!
Note: This Is A Fair Use Movie/Franchise Review and Parody. ItsJustSomeRandomGuy is the Writer, Performer and Copyright Holder.
The Weekly Watcher: June 12, 2009
Alexa Mendez ends the week with some big Marvel news including the first photo of the villain Whiplash in the upcoming film "Iron Man 2," the characters in "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2," the premiere of WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #37, some IMMORTAL WEAPONS goodies and much more.
Sunday, 7 June 2009
From: Monstersandcritics.com
Written by Hector Cortez.
Written by Hector Cortez.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition downloadable content is now available for the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Activision announced today that X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition downloadable content is now available for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Players can now download the Weapon X Arena, a level composed of four unique combat simulators, from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points and from the PlayStation Store for $9.99.
Custom Combat Arena
Gamers can spawn any combination of small and large enemies to face combinations not available in standard gameplay, including a Sentinel Prototype, Jungle Grappler, Machine Gunners and more.
Ladder Challenge
Once players have encountered all enemies in the game, the Ladder Challenge room unlocks, presenting gamers with a preconfigured challenge. Enemy types and numbers start small and ramp up, flooding the room for fifty waves of increasingly difficult combat challenges.
Environmental Simulator
This room includes all the unique environmental weapons in the game, including broken tree branches that can be used as spears, forklift skids to throw enemies toward and computer consoles into which players can smash enemies into.
The Weapon X Arena also contains a bonus room with heightened enemy reaction effects.
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Hip-hop star Will.i.am modelled Wolverine role on cousin
From: coventrytelegraph.net
Written by: David Bentley
WHEN Will.i.am, frontman of hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, was cast in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, there was a lot of negative response on fan forums.
But it's far from the first time a rapper has made the switch from music to movies and I thought the 34-year-old (born William James Adams) performed brilliantly in his big-screen debut.
He played the teleporting mutant John Wraith, a character from the X-Men comic books who is sometimes known by the codename Kestrel.
Will.i.am has spoken of how he enjoyed the "unbelievable" experience on the X-Men prequel and said working with director Gavin Hood was "incredible".
Speaking of the opportunity to launch his film career in such a major movie, he told Leader Newspapers in a recent interview: "It's more than spectacular. It's unbelievable, and kind of crazy, if you ask me."
He revealed a relative had provided the basis for his portrayal of John Wraith: "I modelled him on my cousin, Earl. He used to be a very, very bad, bad man. He's done some bad, bad things, but he's also a very approachable, likeable, huggable kind of guy. He has some bad friends who've done bad things, too, but he has a conscience.
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Written by: David Bentley
WHEN Will.i.am, frontman of hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, was cast in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, there was a lot of negative response on fan forums.
But it's far from the first time a rapper has made the switch from music to movies and I thought the 34-year-old (born William James Adams) performed brilliantly in his big-screen debut.
He played the teleporting mutant John Wraith, a character from the X-Men comic books who is sometimes known by the codename Kestrel.
Will.i.am has spoken of how he enjoyed the "unbelievable" experience on the X-Men prequel and said working with director Gavin Hood was "incredible".
Speaking of the opportunity to launch his film career in such a major movie, he told Leader Newspapers in a recent interview: "It's more than spectacular. It's unbelievable, and kind of crazy, if you ask me."
He revealed a relative had provided the basis for his portrayal of John Wraith: "I modelled him on my cousin, Earl. He used to be a very, very bad, bad man. He's done some bad, bad things, but he's also a very approachable, likeable, huggable kind of guy. He has some bad friends who've done bad things, too, but he has a conscience.
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