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June 02, 2009
Bryan Singer Talks Superman, X-Men Franchises 
Could Bryan Singer still be interested in another "Superman" movie? How about a return to the "X-Men" franchise? He discussed both topics in a pair of recent interviews. More...
March 18, 2009
Uni Sends Dan Harris into Dante's Inferno
Universal has recruited "X-Men 2" and "Superman Returns" co-writer Dan Harris to handle screenwriting duties for the studio's live-action adaptation of EA's "Dante's Inferno." More...
September 30, 2007
Gavin Hood Suggests A Philosophical, Operatic Wolverine
Gavin Hood devoted a few minutes of time at a Rendition press day to answer questions about the upcoming project on everybody's mind: Wolverine. Even the director of the Oscar-winning Tsotsi could joke about why he took on the big studio comic... More...
July 20, 2007
Wolverine Has a Director!
Fox has (finally) signed a director for their upcoming "Wolverine" spin-off, and the lucky helmer is ... Gavin Hood, whom you might know from the South African film "Tsotsi." More...
July 06, 2007
Warner Bros. Planning a Remake of "The Dirty Dozen"
At first I was completely annoyed when I read the news. Then I heard who was writing the remake, and I felt a little bit better. More...
June 14, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Silver Surfer" Sails into Multiplexes
With schools letting out for the summer, Hollywood rolls out a pair of PG-rated films hoping to attract kids to the multiplexes with some mindless fun. More...
May 29, 2007
Update on the "X-Men" Spinoffs
Wondering what's up with the "Wolverine" and "Magneto" movies? So were the guys at the "X-Men" Films blog, so they got in touch with producer Tom Rothman... More...
May 24, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Pirates" Awaits Massive Holiday Treasure
Multiplexes are stocking up on popcorn, soda, and overpriced candy in anticipation of record crowds that could make this Memorial Day holiday frame the biggest weekend in box office history. More...
May 17, 2007
"Metal Gear Solid" Moving On Without "Solid Snake"
Actor turned screenwriter David Hayter provided the voice for Solid Snake in the "Metal Gear Solid" video games -- but that doesn't mean he's working on the movie version. More...
May 16, 2007
Avi Arad Spills a Few Beans on the Origins of "Magneto"
When he's not out working on his new Marvel movies, producer Avi Arad is talking about his new Marvel movies. To everyone. More...
May 03, 2007
Zak Penn on the Future of "Hulk" and Young "X-Men" Spin-off
Next to David Goyer, the next comic-book-geekiest screenwriter in line is probably Zak Penn. He's writing "The Incredible Hulk" for Marvel ... and there's a chance he might have another "X-Men" project somewhere down the line,... More...
April 27, 2007
David Goyer to Direct "Magneto"
He's had his hand in a whole bunch of superhero flicks, and you can now add another one on to the filmography of writer/director David S. Goyer. He'll be directing and (re-)writing the "Magneto" flick for Fox. More...
April 06, 2007
Halle Berry Nixes a "Storm" Spinoff
Anyone out there actually believe that Fox would ever produce a "Storm" spinoff? Nope, didn't think so. But Halle Berry must have thought it was a possibility, which is why she pre-emptively decided "Nope, not gonna happen." More...
January 18, 2007
Mystique in "X-Men 4"?
You know superheroes, even when they're dead, they will find a way to come back. In the case of Mystique in the "X-Men" series, there may be a possibility of her return in the "X-Men 4" even if she's been "cured" of... More...
January 12, 2007
Halle Berry Lobbying for More Storm Time?
Remember back when everyone thought Halle Berry was refusing to return for "X-Men: The Last Stand" because she wanted more money / screen time? Yeah well, if those reports were accurate ... they're sure not nowadays! Ms. Berry recently... More...
November 29, 2006
Bad Blood Between Fox & Marvel over "X-Men"?
So it's been widely reported that, spin-offs aside, Fox was pretty much done with the "X-Men" series. But then they said maybe not. But then Marvel figured they could maybe continue the series by themselves... More...
November 18, 2006
"X-Men" Producer Gives More Word on "Wolverine" Directors and "Young Magneto"
Hugh Jackman has given as much "Wolverine" info as he could give lately, teasing the David Benioff script and announcing the search for a director. Now it's up to producer Lauren Shuler Donner to make it happen, but she's got a few other... More...
November 16, 2006
Shawn Ashmore Ponders "X-Men" Sequel Possibilities
The net has been buzzing about the "Wolverine" prequel since Hugh Jackman has been on the PR circuit for four consecutive films in a month, but the other X-men deserve some love too. Like Shawn Ashmore, who plays Iceman. He's available. More...
November 12, 2006
Hugh Jackman Reports "Wolverine" Offer Out to Directors
On his press rounds for "The Prestige" and "Flushed Away" last month, Hugh Jackman promised reporters to have news on a director for the "Wolverine" film come the time of the "Fountain" junket.... More...
October 31, 2006
Hugh Jackman Psyched for "Wolverine," Loves the Screenplay, Too
Versatile actor Hugh Jackman is most definitely best known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the "X-Men" trilogy, and by now you're well aware that the guy's getting his very own spinoff flick. And based on what Jackman has to say about... More...
October 16, 2006
Hugh Jackman: "Wolverine" Prequel Script is "Fantastic"
According to producer-star Hugh Jackman, David Benioff's script for "X-Men" spinoff "Wolverine" is good to go, and great to boot. More...
July 20, 2006
"Unleashed" Director to Helm "The Incredible Hulk"
With Comic-Con just underway, you can expect a lot of super-geeky news to start hitting the streets ... and here's #1: Louis Leterrier, who recently directed Jet Li in "Unleashed" and Jason Statham in both "Transporter" movies,... More...
July 03, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Superman Returns" to Top of Charts
The Man of Steel conquered the North American box office this weekend as the super hero adventure Superman Returns claimed the number one spot over the pre-Independence Day holiday frame. More...
June 29, 2006
New Line Greenlights "The Golden Compass" -- for $150 Million
Fans of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" series have reason to rejoice this morning: New Line Cinema has given an official greenlight and production date to "The Golden Compass," which will be brought to the big screen by... More...
June 29, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Superman" And "Devil" Are Certified Fresh
This week's wide releases both involve publishing. In "The Devil Wears Prada," the setting is a fashion magazine, and in "Superman Returns," it's The Daily Planet. So maybe that's why the critics like both these movies so much... More...
June 20, 2006
Wanna Hear the ENTIRE "Superman Returns" Score?
Now here's a nifty piece of movie promotionalizing: Superhero Hype! is, with the complete permission of Warner Bros., hosting the entirety of John Ottman's "Superman Returns" score, which you can listen to any time you darn well feel... More...
June 19, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Cars" in Pole Position Again, "Da Vinci Code" Reaches $679M Globally
Despite the arrival of four new films cluttering the multiplexes, the Disney/Pixar animated film Cars remained the most popular movie in North America for a second straight weekend. More...
June 06, 2006
Lionsgate Squashes the "Black Widow"
Fearing an "action-chick" bomb not unlike "Ultraviolet," "Aeon Flux," or "Elektra," Lionsgate has bailed on plans to bring Marvel's "Black Widow" to the big screen, much to the chagrin of... More...
June 02, 2006
Even MORE "X-Men" Spinoffs?
We already know all about the upcoming "Wolverine" and "Magneto" movies, and now USA Today brings word on the possibility of a "Young X-Men" experiment AND an "Emma Frost" movie! More...
May 29, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "X-Men 3" Smashes Records Over Memorial Day Weekend
Magneto and his fellow mutants attracted a record-breaking audience to theaters across North America as the super hero sequel X-Men: The Last Stand became a juggernaut at the box office opening at number one over the busy Memorial Day holiday... More...
May 28, 2006
"X-Men 3" Is Biggest Memorial Weekend Opener Ever
"X-Men: The Last Stand" grossed an estimated $107M over the Friday-Sunday weekend, becoming the biggest Memorial Weekend Opener of all time. It grossed $45.5M on Friday (one million more than what was previously reported), $32.5M on... More...
May 27, 2006
Box Office: "X-Men 3" Grossed $44.5M on Friday
According to Showbizdata.com, the latest installment of the "X-Men" franchise "X-Men: The Last Stand" grossed a staggering $44.5M on Friday. The worst reviewed of series, it's the best opening day performance for the lucrative... More...
May 25, 2006
Box Office Preview: X-Men 3 Ready to Rock Memorial Day Weekend
Wolverine, Professor X, and the rest of their soul patrol will launch a full-scale attack on the North American box office this weekend as the gargantuan comic book film X-Men: The Last Stand invades the marketplace on Friday ready to dominate the... More...
May 25, 2006
Critical Consensus: "X-Men: The Last Stand" On Shaky Ground
We've only got one wide release this week, but it's a biggie: "X-Men: The Last Stand." Brett Ratner is at the helm, virtually all the principle characters are back, and some major plot developments are in store for X-fans. Do the critics... More...
May 12, 2006
Three New "X3" Clips
I'm not sure how much of "X-Men: The Last Stand" I want to see before the movie hits the screens, but if you simply can't wait, well then head on over to the trailer page and check the all-new trio of movie clips. More...
May 11, 2006
"X-Men: The Last Stand" Seven Minute Clip To Air Tonight
Those of you who can't wait until "X-Men: The Last Stand" opens in two weeks will be excited to see a seven-minute exclusive clip from the mutant blockbuster airing tonight! More...
May 07, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Mission: Impossible III" Big, But Not Huge at #1
Tom Cruise climbed into his usual number one spot at the box office with his heavily-hyped spy sequel Mission: Impossible III, however ticket sales fell below most industry expectations as the debut was not spectacular. More...
May 04, 2006
Silver Surfer to Show Up in "Fantastic Four 2"
Fox's "Fantastic Four" sequel has already staked out a July 2007 release date, which means we should start hearing some comic book tidbits before too long. Oh wait, here's one: the cult-favorite Silver Surfer character is scheduled to be... More...
April 28, 2006
Thor, Hulk, Captain America ... and a Few More New Marvels
While the hiring of Jon Favreau as "Iron Man" director is pretty exciting movie-geek news, it seems that Marvel's Avi Arad has a whole bunch of new projects just waiting to get underway. In addition to the Iron Guy's first adventure, we... More...
March 27, 2006
Ratner Talks "X-Men" and "Rush Hour" Sequels
IESB.net's Movie Reporter had a rather intriguing interview with filmmaker Brett Ratner recently, and the guy offered all kinds of dish on "Rush Hour 3," "X-Men 3," and the various spin-offs that are planned for everyone's... More...
March 17, 2006
Hugh Jackman To Handle Universal's Stick Shift
Universal Pictures has optioned James Sallis' novel "Drive," about a stunt driver on the run from hitmen, with Hugh Jackman set to star. More...
March 13, 2006
New "X-Men: The Last Stand" Photos!
If you haven't done so already, click over to our photo gallery for the upcoming third (and apparently, final) "X-Men" movie, officially titled "X-Men: The Last Stand;" we've got the first few production stills and 16 character... More...
March 06, 2006
New "X-Men 3" Trailer Is Here!
The world premiere of the new theatrical trailer for "X-Men: The Last Stand" was broadcast last night on FOX, during the 2-hour episode of "24"! For those without a broadband connection, click here for the flipbook. More...
February 14, 2006
WonderCon Wrap-Up: Singer and Routh Talk "Superman"
Fast forward in our coverage of WonderCon 2006 to the highlight of most every attendee's panel experience, when director Bryan Singer appeared to present "Superman Returns." More...
December 13, 2005
Cumming, Heche & Boreanaz to Work for "Charity"
Actor/director Alan Cumming will helm and star in "Suffering Man's Charity," a dark comedy indie ensemble that just began production in Los Angeles. More...
December 05, 2005
Trailer Update: X-Men 3!
Fox has released the long-awaited teaser trailer for next year's "X-Men 3," and it's full of tasty visuals bound to whet your appetite for some hot mutant action! Click here to view the trailer, courtesy of Apple. More...
November 21, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Superman Returns
If you were out buying popcorn prior to the beginning of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," you might have missed the rather swanky "Superman Returns" trailer. If that's the case, just click on over to the film's trailer... More...
November 16, 2005
"Superman Returns" to Smallville
Just a friendly reminder for our "Superman" fanatics: The first teaser trailer for Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" will air during Thursday's episode of WB's "Smallville." (That's tomorrow night.) More...
October 18, 2005
X-Men 3 Trailer Attached to King Kong!
According the the mutant-obsessed wesbite known as TheXVerse.com, the full trailer for "X-Men 3" will be attached to prints of Universal's "King Kong," which will debut in theaters during Christmas break. More...
October 10, 2005
Screenwriter Zak Penn Talks "X3"
Zak Penn helped shape the story and script of "X2: X-Men United," which took the X-franchise to another level; now, Zak's back and working on "X-Men 3," which looks set to continue the exciting series of movies in really big... More...
September 23, 2005
More "X3" Mutant-Casting ... and Pics!
XMenFilms.net brings news that up & coming thespian Eric Dane has been cast as Multiple Man in Brett Ratner's upcoming "X-Men 3." More...
September 07, 2005
Marvel Entertainment Announces Its "Big Ten" Lineup
Variety reports that Marvel Enterprises will now be known as Marvel Entertainment, and that they have ten potential movies lined up to produce, and for Paramount to distribute. Curious to see which characters Marvel didn't lease to the other... More...
August 17, 2005
Fox & Marvel Drop "Zoom" Suit
Not long ago we learned of a pending lawsuit by Fox against Sony regarding the alleged similarities between Sony's "Zoom" and Fox's "X-Men 3." But, according to The Hollywood Reporter, both sides have come to a mutually... More...
August 16, 2005
Three More Climb Aboard "X-Men 3"
Stax over at IGN Filmforce has scored a nifty little exclusive that may prove interesting to you "X-Man" fans: Bill Duke, Michael Murphy, and Olivia Williams have signed on for roles in Brett Ratner's "X-Men 3." More...
July 18, 2005
Ben Foster Will Spread His Wings for "X-Men 3"
Variety indicates that Ben Foster, best known for work in movies like "The Punisher" and "Hostage," will play the role of Warren Worthington III (a.k.a. Angel) in Brett Ratner's impending "X-Men 3." More...
July 14, 2005
"Transformers" Lay Claim to July 4th Weekend (2007, that is)
ComingSoon.net kindly shares a press release from the fine filmmaking folks over at DreamWorks, and the short version is this: Michael Bay's "The Transformers" -- July 4th, 2007. Click on in for a closer look at the specifics... More...
July 08, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Underclassman
Nick Cannon plays a youthful bike cop who's enlisted for undercover duty at a posh private school in "Underclassman," the trailer for which can now be seen at Yahoo! Movies. Directed by Marcos Siega ("Pretty Persuasion") and... More...
June 20, 2005
No Nightcrawler for "X-Men 3"?
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June 16, 2005
Stanford, Levine & Several Others Head for the "Hills"
The Hollywood Reporter brings us the full cast list for the upcoming remake of Wes Craven's "The Hills Have Eyes." Filming begins rather soon, and director Alexandre Aja ("High Tension") finally has his cast all picked out:... More...
June 10, 2005
Fox & Jackman Sign a Deal: "Wolverine" is the Result
Looks like we'll have just a little bit more of "Wolverine" to kick around once "X-Men 3" comes and goes. Variety reports of a freshly-inked deal between Fox and Hugh Jackman's Seed Productions that will bring the actor a... More...
June 03, 2005
Woody Allen Makes a "Match" With DreamWorks
Woody Allen's well-received entry into the Cannes Film Festival, "Match Point," has been snatched up by DreamWorks Pictures for a cool $4 million. Described as much darker in tone than many of Mr. Allen's recent comedies, "Match... More...
June 01, 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... More...
April 06, 2005
A Pair of "X-Men" Veterans Sign Up for Part 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... More...
January 31, 2005
Nightcrawler on "X-Men 3"
If Alan Cumming is excited about reprising his role as Nightcrawler in the forthcoming "X-Men 3," it is not apparent in the Q&A session promoting his new movie, "Son of Mask." "I signed for two films, so I'm going to... More...
December 20, 2004
Clearing Up Some X- Factors
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December 09, 2004
Brian Cox Gives Voice to Aslan the Lion
Brian Cox has been tapped to perform as the voice of Aslan the Lion in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," according to the film's newsletter. More...
May 16, 2003
X2 News from Across The Globe
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