Who is the ultimate Sexy Beast? Semifinals begin with Damon from 'Vampire Diaries' vs. Wolverine from 'X-Men'!
Wolverine is loosing, go vote for him now!
Friday, 13 August 2010
Monday, 2 August 2010
Robert Rodriguez nearly confirmed for Deadpool | TotalFilm.com
Robert Rodriguez nearly confirmed for Deadpool | TotalFilm.com
Predators producer Robert Rodriguez is finally in negotiation to helm the big screen version of Deadpool.
Though rumours have been surfacing and then deep sea diving like a very confused killer whale, official reports have at last confirmed that the Planet Terror director is in talks for the flick.
Say the LA Times:
“After a few weeks of dancing, Rodriguez and studio Fox are negotiating. There's no deal yet, and the sides need to agree on a number of key points, but it's moved beyond the casual discussion stage and into the more substantive realm of deal points.”
What do we think of that? Well, hallelujah! Rodriguez would be perfect for Deadpool, his past works proving that he can handle both hyper-stylised action violence and tongue-in-cheek humour – two key ingredients that Deadpool would most certainly involve.
First, though, Rodriguez has to shoot (snore) Spy Kids 4: Armageddon, while Fox are also badgering him for ideas for a Predators follow-up.
One bit of definite good news, though: superhero hogger Ryan Reynolds is still attached to star, even though he’s currently busy wrapping up shooting Green Lantern while also looking for space in his busy schedule to film R.I.P.D…
Think Rodriguez and Deadpool are a match made in heaven?
Source: [LA Times]
Predators producer Robert Rodriguez is finally in negotiation to helm the big screen version of Deadpool.
Though rumours have been surfacing and then deep sea diving like a very confused killer whale, official reports have at last confirmed that the Planet Terror director is in talks for the flick.
Say the LA Times:
“After a few weeks of dancing, Rodriguez and studio Fox are negotiating. There's no deal yet, and the sides need to agree on a number of key points, but it's moved beyond the casual discussion stage and into the more substantive realm of deal points.”
What do we think of that? Well, hallelujah! Rodriguez would be perfect for Deadpool, his past works proving that he can handle both hyper-stylised action violence and tongue-in-cheek humour – two key ingredients that Deadpool would most certainly involve.
First, though, Rodriguez has to shoot (snore) Spy Kids 4: Armageddon, while Fox are also badgering him for ideas for a Predators follow-up.
One bit of definite good news, though: superhero hogger Ryan Reynolds is still attached to star, even though he’s currently busy wrapping up shooting Green Lantern while also looking for space in his busy schedule to film R.I.P.D…
Think Rodriguez and Deadpool are a match made in heaven?
Source: [LA Times]
Thursday, 1 July 2010
'X-Men First Class' Adds A Banshee
Fox enrolled two mutants in Matthew Vaughn's X-Men: First Class this week. Yesterday, we learned Emma Frost will indeed be part of the "mutants old and new", though it looks like Rosamund Pike lost the job to Alice Eve. (I'm actually disappointed. As much as I dislike that character and am perplexed by her appearing in First Class, Pike was the perfect Emma.) Now, Latino Review reported that Caleb Landry might be playing Sean Cassidy, also known as the mutant Banshee.
Landry is a big unknown to the majority of moviegoers. You Friday Night Lights fans might recognize him (that show is becoming a go-to for mutants) but he's probably best known as being "that kid on a bike" from the end of No Country for Old Men. That probably qualifies him to fight anything mutant haters can throw at someone. If you talk to Anton Chigurh and survive, then what else is there?
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Rumor Has It! Caleb Landry Jones Could Play Banshee In X-Men: First Class | SciFi Mafia
Rumor Has It! Caleb Landry Jones Could Play Banshee In X-Men: First Class | SciFi Mafia
Caleb Landry Jones (The Last Exorcism) is reportedly up for the role of Banshee in director Matthew Vaughn‘s (Kick-Ass) forthcoming X-Men film, X-Men: First Class. Landry Jones will be seen in the upcoming horror flick, The Last Exorcism produced by Eli Roth and the young actor played the pivotal role of “Boy on Bike” in No Country for Old Men back in 2007.
According to Latino Review’s trusted sources, “Caleb Landry Jones is the top contender to bag the role of Sean Cassidy aka BANSHEE.” If the rumor holds true, Landry Jones would join a cast that includes Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds), Benjamin Walker (Flags of Our Fathers, The War Boys), James McAvoy (Wanted) and possibly Alice Eve (She’s Out of My League), Amber Heard (Zombieland, Drive Angry 3D) and Rosamund Pike (Surrogates).
X-Men: First Class is slated to hit theaters on June 3rd, 2011.
Caleb Landry Jones (The Last Exorcism) is reportedly up for the role of Banshee in director Matthew Vaughn‘s (Kick-Ass) forthcoming X-Men film, X-Men: First Class. Landry Jones will be seen in the upcoming horror flick, The Last Exorcism produced by Eli Roth and the young actor played the pivotal role of “Boy on Bike” in No Country for Old Men back in 2007.
According to Latino Review’s trusted sources, “Caleb Landry Jones is the top contender to bag the role of Sean Cassidy aka BANSHEE.” If the rumor holds true, Landry Jones would join a cast that includes Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds), Benjamin Walker (Flags of Our Fathers, The War Boys), James McAvoy (Wanted) and possibly Alice Eve (She’s Out of My League), Amber Heard (Zombieland, Drive Angry 3D) and Rosamund Pike (Surrogates).
X-Men: First Class is slated to hit theaters on June 3rd, 2011.
Josh Hutcherson NOT Yet Offered Spider-Man Role, May Be Cyclops in 'First Class'
Josh Hutcherson NOT Yet Offered Spider-Man Role, May Be Cyclops in 'First Class'
Despite report that he has been cast as the lead actor in the 'Spider-Man' reboot, sources say Hutcherson has not been offered the part.
A lot of buzz come from the casting process of untitled Spider-Man reboot lately. Blue Sky Disney recently claimed Josh Hutcherson has been chosen to play Peter Parker in the upcoming film after he followed several test shoots. The site stated their sources informed that helmer Marc Webb and Sony bosses think the "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D" actor is the best for the role and Hutcherson has accepted the job.
However, on Wednesday, June 30, CHUD debunked the report, stating Hutcherson has not been offered the part. Though there is still a chance that he could get the offer, the site suggested it is unlikely that the 17-year-old star will be cast in the film. However, the site did not further mention a reason for this doubt.
Hutcherson, in the meantime, has confirmed that he joined audition to play the superhero in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie. "I think a lot of people are auditioning and talking about it, so it's an honor to be considered on the same list with some of these actors that I'm up against," he told Coming Soon. "It would be an honor to play that role, it's a big thing, it's a total game changer. I really want to play a comic book hero."
While rumor about him playing in the web slinger film is yet to be over, CHUD has sparked another casting report mentioning Hutcherson's name. It is said that the depicter of Walter in "Zathura" is a favorite to play Cyclops in another big project, "X-Men: First Class".
"Spider-Man" reboot, which will see Peter Parker during his high school age, is slated for July 3, 2012 release in the U.S. Meanwhile, "X-Men: First Class", which will be directed by Matthew Vaughn and chart the epic beginning of the X-Men saga, secures June 3, 2011 as the U.S. release date.
Despite report that he has been cast as the lead actor in the 'Spider-Man' reboot, sources say Hutcherson has not been offered the part.
A lot of buzz come from the casting process of untitled Spider-Man reboot lately. Blue Sky Disney recently claimed Josh Hutcherson has been chosen to play Peter Parker in the upcoming film after he followed several test shoots. The site stated their sources informed that helmer Marc Webb and Sony bosses think the "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D" actor is the best for the role and Hutcherson has accepted the job.
However, on Wednesday, June 30, CHUD debunked the report, stating Hutcherson has not been offered the part. Though there is still a chance that he could get the offer, the site suggested it is unlikely that the 17-year-old star will be cast in the film. However, the site did not further mention a reason for this doubt.
Hutcherson, in the meantime, has confirmed that he joined audition to play the superhero in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie. "I think a lot of people are auditioning and talking about it, so it's an honor to be considered on the same list with some of these actors that I'm up against," he told Coming Soon. "It would be an honor to play that role, it's a big thing, it's a total game changer. I really want to play a comic book hero."
While rumor about him playing in the web slinger film is yet to be over, CHUD has sparked another casting report mentioning Hutcherson's name. It is said that the depicter of Walter in "Zathura" is a favorite to play Cyclops in another big project, "X-Men: First Class".
"Spider-Man" reboot, which will see Peter Parker during his high school age, is slated for July 3, 2012 release in the U.S. Meanwhile, "X-Men: First Class", which will be directed by Matthew Vaughn and chart the epic beginning of the X-Men saga, secures June 3, 2011 as the U.S. release date.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Marvel Video Games | Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk and all Marvel Video Game News, Trailers, Pics, Previews and more
Marvel Video Games | Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk and all Marvel Video Game News, Trailers, Pics, Previews and more
It's been nearly a year since we revealed that Marvel was coming to "LittleBigPlanet," the smash-hit PS3 game.
Now, finally, we can share with fans far and wide what the Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains will look like when the first Marvel DLC (downloadable content) hits "LittleBigPlanet" on July 6! Oh, and before you ask, yes--all Marvel costumes will be compatible with the upcoming "LittleBigPlanet 2"!
You've seen the Iron Man and Thing "LBP" costumes, but where are the Sackgirl outfits, you say? Here's the first--the deadly shape-shifting mutant Mystique!
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It's been nearly a year since we revealed that Marvel was coming to "LittleBigPlanet," the smash-hit PS3 game.
Now, finally, we can share with fans far and wide what the Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains will look like when the first Marvel DLC (downloadable content) hits "LittleBigPlanet" on July 6! Oh, and before you ask, yes--all Marvel costumes will be compatible with the upcoming "LittleBigPlanet 2"!
You've seen the Iron Man and Thing "LBP" costumes, but where are the Sackgirl outfits, you say? Here's the first--the deadly shape-shifting mutant Mystique!
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Friday, 25 June 2010
Michael Fassbender is Young Magneto
From: Totalfilm.com
X-Men: The First Class has landed itself a leading man for Magneto – and yep, Michael Fassbender will be the one donning the tin can helmet.
A few weeks back, Fassbender was reportedly considering whether or not to join First Class as Magneto, or take on other Marvel franchise Spider-Man in an unspecified villain role.
Well, it seems he’s made the right decision, opting to work with hot ticket Matthew Vaughn on his prequel comic book movie, which will dig into the past of our favourite X-Men to establish their origins – y’know, before Bryan Singer’s origins movies, that is.
Fassbender was no doubt enticed by the prospect of working with Vaughn, as well as James McAvoy, who will be sharing time with him as a younger version of Professor X.
Other actors who have recently signed on are Benjamin Walker as Beast, Rosamund Pike as Emma Frost, and rumours abound that Amber Heard could be the new Mystique.
X-Men: First Class is set to hit cinemas on 3 June, 2011.
Source: [Showbiz 411]
Thursday, 24 June 2010
iX-Men/i Prequel Just Keeps Getting Handsomer
iX-Men/i Prequel Just Keeps Getting Handsomer
This new Class of mutants is really turning into a sexy Beast.
The latest casting info on superhero prequel X-Men: First Class has Benjamin Walker taking on the role of Hank McCoy (aka Beast), alongside James McAvoy's Professor X and Rosamund Pike's Emma Frost. Rumors are still swirling that...
Amber Heard (Pineapple Express) could grab the role of Mystique, and Michael Fassbender might portray Magneto, but who knows. But that would definitely make for a smoldering cast in Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn's take on "young X-Men."
Walker's best-known for his stage work. He's current playing Andrew Jackson in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, at New York's Public Theatre, and was part of the 2005 cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening.
What do you think? Was it a good idea to cast an actor with more of a theater background? And who else would be a hot addition to the franchise prequel?
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Ilan Eshkeri to score X-Men: First Class
Ilan Eshkeri to score X-Men: First Class
According to XMF Ilan Eshkeri is in final talks to compose X-Men: First Class for Mattew Vaughn and 20th Century Fox. Eshkeri has worked with Vaughn before on Kick-Ass, Layer Cake and Stardust, so this news was expected. Eshkeri has also composed the scores for Ninja Assassin, Hannibal Rising and The Young Victoria, so he has range when it comes to crafting music.
According to XMF Ilan Eshkeri is in final talks to compose X-Men: First Class for Mattew Vaughn and 20th Century Fox. Eshkeri has worked with Vaughn before on Kick-Ass, Layer Cake and Stardust, so this news was expected. Eshkeri has also composed the scores for Ninja Assassin, Hannibal Rising and The Young Victoria, so he has range when it comes to crafting music.
Each of the X-Men films has had a different composer which has resulted in the X-Men not really having a theme or continuity with the music. Spider-Man had the ’swinging theme’. Batman has Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard doing their thing, so I think its about time the X-Men got a theme.
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Will X-Men: First Class Feature a Kick-Ass Student? - UGO.com
Will X-Men: First Class Feature a Kick-Ass Student? - UGO.com
Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson was recently spotted with X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn creating buzz about a possible role in the mutant-filled movie.
Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson was recently spotted with X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn creating buzz about a possible role in the mutant-filled movie.
When you're a director of comic book films, any actor friends you keep company with will always be suspect for future casting. When one of these "friends" starred as the title hero in one of your recent films, then any rendevouzis a potential audition, even if its for the birth of your child.
In this case its director Matthew Vaughn, who helmed Kick-Ass and the upcoming X-Men: First Class, and his pals Aaron Johnson and James McAvoy were spotted heading to the hospital to welcome Vaughn's baby girl into the world. Filmonic.com pointed out that Aaron Johnson could be a potential candidate for Cyclops, since James McAvoy is set to play Charles Xavier.
It might not be too far-fetched. As The Playlist stated, the age difference works. With James McAvoy at 31 and Aaron Johnson at 19, the foundation for a teacher/student relationship is set up quite perfectly. After all, Johnson was convincing as a superhero with zero powers, so playing one with optic energy beams shouldn't be too difficult for the actor.
Is this just a case of friends meeting for a special occassion, or is First Class in session? Let us know what you think.
Sir Patrick Stewart Boldly Goes Under the Sword
Sir Patrick Stewart Boldly Goes Under the Sword
Captain's log: let it be known his name is Sir Patrick Stewart now.
The thespian best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation, earned a major promotion today, after Queen Elizabeth II officially made him a knight in a ceremony at Buckingman Palace.
The 69-year-old Stewart earned his title for doing more than dealing with Klingons and the Borg.
Considered one of Britain's greatest stage actors of his generation, Stewart is a core member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, which he joined when he was 26. He has appeared in more than 60 productions and like many of his legendary forebears at the company, the residency helped launch an enterprising career in TV and movies.
"It was an unlooked-for honor but as I grew up as a child, falling in love with the theatre and Shakespeare, my heroes were Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Alec Guinness," said Stewart.
"The knights of the theater represented to me not only the pinnacle of the profession but the esteem in which the profession was held. And now to find myself, to my astonishment, in that company is the grandest thing that has professionally happened to me."
Which is saying a lot, considering his Emmy and Tony Award nominations and such acclaimed roles stateside as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies and the leads in the TV movies A Christmas Carol and Moby Dick.
Keep going boldly, Sir Patrick!
Friday, 28 May 2010
News : McAvoy Is The Young Professor X In X-Men Origins
News : McAvoy Is The Young Professor X In X-Men Origins
Matthew Vaughn - director of the brilliant, independently produced comic-book adaptation of Kick-Ass - has signed up his fellow Brit James McAvoy to play the young Charles Xavier (also known as Professor X) in X-Men: First Class which is currently in pre-production over at Fox Studios.
The young Scot will star in Matthew Vaughn's reboot of the popular comic book franchise
Matthew Vaughn - director of the brilliant, independently produced comic-book adaptation of Kick-Ass - has signed up his fellow Brit James McAvoy to play the young Charles Xavier (also known as Professor X) in X-Men: First Class which is currently in pre-production over at Fox Studios.
First Class will tell the story of the beginnings of the saga, before the extant X-Men trilogy, and therefore before Charles Xavier and Eric Lensherr took on their alter-egos of Professor X and Magneto, before they became sworn enemies, when they were close friends who worked together with other mutants to protect the world from the greatest threat it had ever known.
Bryan Singer - director of the first movie will be producing and has conceived the story which should please fans ahead of this re-boot but what we all really want to know is whether McAvoy will be sporting a shiny shaved noggin a la Patrick Stewart who played Professor X in the trilogy.
Shooting kicks off in London this summer with the production eyeing up a June 3, 2011 US release.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Announcing X-Men Day on July 8
A new era for the X-Men begins on Thursday, July 8 with the release of X-MEN #1 and Marvel is proud to celebrate with the inaugural X-Men Day! In the first X-MEN #1 in almost 20 years, Marvel's mighty mutants enter the Heroic Age to face a deadly new threat, courtesy of fan favorite creators Victor Gischler and Paco Medina! Mark your calendars and be the first person on your block to score great X-Men Day commemorative items like the exclusive limited-edition cover print featuring Paco Medina's "We Are The X-Men" images, exclusive variants, mini-posters and more! Plus, fans can't miss the chance to add their own heroes to the X-Men lineup by sketching on the X-MEN#1 BLANK VARIANT!
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The Weekly Watcher: May 21, 2010
Alexa Mendez recaps the latest news on the continued success of "Iron Man 2," the new Super Hero Squad game, and much more!
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