October 6, 2011
Matthew Vaughn Plans to Adapt Mark Millar's Superior
The "Kick-Ass" duo will reunite for a project that the press release promises will be "'Big' meets 'Superman,' a unique take on the superhero mythos with a magical element that appeals to Harry Potter fans as much as the traditional superhero audience."
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January 24, 2011
Matthew Vaughn X-Men Interview
In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, "X-Men: First Class" director Matthew Vaughn described his film as "X-Men meets Bond, with a little 'Thirteen Days' thrown in for good measure."
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August 11, 2009
Multiple Studios Looking to Kick-Ass
Made outside the studio system because of skittishness about its subject matter, Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass" is now being courted by several studios. Who's the odds-on favorite to win?
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November 14, 2008
Kick-Ass Set Pictures Posted
Wondering what's going on at the set of Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass"? Well, wonder no more, because Newsarama has been there, and they have returned with pictures.
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October 7, 2008
First Kick-Ass Set Videos Surface
None of them are terribly revealing, but a bunch of "Kick-Ass" set videos have popped up on YouTube, and /Film has posted the most interesting of the bunch.
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September 9, 2008
D.J. Caruso Headed to Asgard?
According to a new interview with IESB, director D.J. Caruso might be in line to replace Matthew Vaughn as the director of Marvel's upcoming "Thor" movie.
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August 22, 2008
Three More for Vaughn's Kick-Ass
Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson, and Lyndsy Fonseca have joined Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Chloe Moretz in the cast of Matthew Vaughn's next project, an adaptation of the Mark Millar comic Kick-Ass.
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August 15, 2008
Matthew Vaughn Gets Ready to Kick-Ass with McLovin
Matthew Vaughn has lined up Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Chloe Moretz to star in his adaptation of Mark Millar's Kick-Ass, the story of "a high school dweeb who attempts to reinvent himself as a real-world costumed superhero."
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May 8, 2008
Vaughn Departs Thor; Downey Uncertain for Iron Man 2?
Monday's conference call between Wall Street analysts and Marvel execs was more interesting than you might expect -- it revealed that not only is Matthew Vaughn no longer attached to Thor, but Robert Downey Jr. isn't a lock for Iron Man 2.
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December 17, 2007
RT on DVD: The Simpsons, Stardust, and More!
This week the shelves are packed, and just in time for the holidays! Check out the long-awaited big-screen debut of Springfield's finest (The Simpsons Movie), Matthew Vaughn's fantastic tale of witches, romance, and flying pirates (Stardust), or, as we strongly advise, take a chance on one of the year's best cinematic gems (Once).
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October 5, 2007
Neil Gaiman Talks Sandman, Good Omens Adaptations
The box office receipts for the Matthew Vaughn-directed adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Stardust might have been a source of disappointment for Paramount, but Gaiman remains undaunted; in fact, he's got a (tongue in cheek) investment opportunity for fans of his work.
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September 7, 2007
Kevin McKidd Responds to Thor Rumors
Not content to merely work the rumor mill regarding Kevin McKidd's rumored consideration for the lead role in Thor, IGN Movies up and asked the actor himself if the rumors were true.
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August 15, 2007
So Who's Gonna Play Thor, Anyway?
As we discussed a week ago, Stardust director Matthew Vaughn is gearing up to bring Marvel Comics' Thor to the big screen. With a writers' strike looming, the production team is trying to get the project done sooner than later, which is why the casting rumors are already coming fast and furious -- and IGN Movies (via CHUD and IESB) brings us word of not one, but two actors who could potentially play the hammer-wielding hero.
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August 8, 2007
Matthew Vaughn To Helm Thor
Ain't It Cool News recently caught up with director Matthew Vaughn for a chat about projects past (Layer Cake), present (Stardust), and future -- including a possible film adaptation of...Marvel Comics' Thor?
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May 27, 2007
Mangled Everett Praises "Stardust"
Suave looker Rupert Everett sacrifices his good looks in the Neil Gaiman comic book adaptation "Stardust." In Matthew Vaughn's film, Everett's character remains grotesque through the duration of the film.
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March 22, 2007
RT-UK Exclusive: Edit Suite Report and New Pics for "Stardust"
In an otherwise unremarkable office building in London's trendy Soho, the clichés are out in force; magic is being made, fantasies are coming to life and dreams are being realised. It may be marketing agencies, new media designers and ad companies in the vicinity, but on the second floor of this particular building a small group of people are putting the finishing touches to "Stardust", one of Paramount's late summer tent-pole releases, and perhaps the most ambitious film ever to be made in Britain.
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March 6, 2007
Neil Gaiman's "Stardust" Scoring High With Test Audiences
Producers are always happy to get high test scores on movies, but particularly when they expected a much more limited audience. Lorenzo Di Bonaventura has just experienced screenings of "Stardust," based on Neil Gaiman's graphic novel, where every demographic loved it.
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January 3, 2007
Ian McKellen Joins Matthew Vaughn's "Stardust" Cast ... Kinda
Genre superstar Ian McKellen (he played Gandalf in "Lord of the Rings" and Magneto in the "X-Men" trilogy) has been cast as the narrator in Matthew Vaughn's fantasy adventure "Stardust," which already stars folks like Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, and Claire Danes.
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July 26, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: First (Spoilerish) Look at Neil Gaiman's "Stardust"!
"MirrorMask" novelist Neil Gaiman presented a smorgasbord of raw footage from the upcoming "Stardust," a star-studded fantasy-adventure adapted from his wildly popular graphic novel of the same name. Judging from the clip show, fans of fantasy, romance, and many more genres have a lot to look forward to?
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April 7, 2006
"X3" TV Spots and a Wolverine Chat
You may have caught a few of the nifty new X-Men 3 commercials during House, American Idol, or Survivor, but if you haven't, those thorough movie nerds over at JoBlo's can point you in the right direction. Also available for the X-nuts is a rather enjoyable interview between Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman and IGN FilmForce, which you can find right here.
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March 7, 2006
De Niro & Pfeiffer Join Vaughn's "Stardust" Gang
Variety reports on a pretty exciting new project from director Matthew Vaughn ("Layer Cake"). The filmmaker will direct an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "Stardust" for Paramount, and he'll do it with the help of Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Claire Danes, among others, of course.
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October 26, 2005
Vaughn to Adapt Gaiman's "Stardust"
When we last heard from filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, he was bailing on the "X-Men 3" project and leaving it in the hands of Brett Ratner. Now comes word from Variety that the "Layer Cake" director will be adapting Neil Gaiman's "adult fairy tale" "Stardust: Being a Romance Within the Realms of Faerie" for the big screen.
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October 14, 2005
It's Official: Daniel Craig is 007
ComingSoon.net shares with us the long-in-coming announcement, and it's one that shouldn't stun any of the astute movie geeks: British actor Daniel Craig has been signed to play everyone's favorite superspy, James Bond. The next 007 adventure, "Casino Royale," goes before the cameras early next year.
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June 6, 2005
It's Official: Brett Ratner to Direct "X-Men 3"
Variety confirms what the gossip mill has been churning: Brett Ratner (director of both "Rush Hour" movies, as well as "Money Talks," "The Family Man," "After the Sunset," and "Red Dragon") has signed on to replace Matthew Vaughn as director of the third "X-Men" movie.
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June 1, 2005
Matthew Vaughn Quits "X-Men 3"
The Hollywood Reporter brings some rather annoying news for all you "X-Men" fans: Citing "personal reasons," filmmaker Matthew Vaughn has decided to step away from directing "X-Men 3." No word yet on how this sudden change will affect the start of production ... but Fox better find a good director, and fast!
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May 18, 2005
Kelsey Grammer Gets Blue to Become the "X-Men 3" Beast
Variety reports some rather colorful comic book movie news when they announce that TV's Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) will be playing the fan-favorite Beast in Matthew Vaughn's "X-Men 3." Those who doubt the connection between TV's longtime psychiatrist and a 400-pound hulking blue brute need only remember that Beast (a.k.a. Dr. Hank McCoy) is the resident super-genius within the X-Men lair. (Plus he'll be wearing a costume and sprinkled with CGI, most likely.)
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May 4, 2005
Vinnie Jones to Play "X-Men" Foe Juggernaut
ComingSoon.net was kind enough to confirm a juicy rumor that's been bandied about for a few weeks. Seems that the multi-talented British tough guy Vinnie Jones ("Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels") is now on board to play the villainous Juggernaut in Matthew Vaughn's upcoming "X-Men 3."
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March 23, 2005
Signing "X-Men 3" Director Was a Piece of "Cake"
Although the news has been reported here and there for the past several days, Variety has just confirmed it: director Matthew Vaughn has been handed the reins to the "X-Men" franchise. Longtime producer of Guy Ritchie's films ("Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," "Snatch") and first-time director in his own right (his "Layer Cake" hits screens in a few months), Matthew Vaughn will step behind the camera for the second sequel in the "X-Men" series.
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