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December 06, 2007
Ellen Page on Juno: The RT Interview
Canadian actress Ellen Page is an anomaly in Hollywood. The star of this week's Juno has been in movies since the age of 10, has the face of a 14-year-old and the pop culture-savvy soul of a Gen-Xer. RT slipped into a booth with the 20-year-old... 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...
August 07, 2007
Exclusive: Rush Hour 3's Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker On Oscars, Democrats, and Critics
Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker sat down with Rotten Tomatoes for a brief interview on their Rush Hour 3 press tour; the talked about the joys of popcorn cinema, the future of the Democratic Party, Tucker's plans for a standup documentary, and... 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 25, 2007
Universal to Deliver Biopic About the World's Biggest "Playboy"
And you'll never guess who they got to direct the flick... More...
June 14, 2007
Another Superhero Movie! "Thor" is Coming!
He's a Norse god with a giant hammer. Bring on the bad guys! More...
June 07, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Lucky "13" Hopes for Full Houses
The stars come marching out to do battle with the pirates for the number one spot this weekend. More...
May 31, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Knocked Up" Expecting Solid Arrival
Call it the weekend of the actor/producer. Three new films with stars that do double duty behind the scenes (or have good agents that can snag a free credit) enter a marketplace filled with big-budget tentpole pics quickly eroding away. 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 14, 2007
"Superman" Reigns at The Saturn Awards
Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" cleaned house at the Saturn Awards over the weekend. (Hey, don't laugh. The Saturn Awards have been around for over 30 years and they pay some fine attention to the genre films we all love so much.) More...
May 10, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "28 Weeks Later" and "Georgia Rule" To Battle For #2 Spot
In what must be a first at the box office, an aerobics queen takes on killer zombies in a vicious battle for the silver medal during what no doubt will be another mammoth weekend for "Spider-Man 3." More...
May 03, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Spidey Senses Tingling For a Record Opening Weekend
Will the friendly neighborhood webslinger reclaim the holy grail of the movie biz - the opening weekend box office record? 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...
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... 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...
January 04, 2007
Overall Box Office Up More Than 3% from 2005
Total domestic box office showed a 3.4% climb in 2006, thanks mainly to semi-expensive profit-turners like "Talladega Nights," "The Break-Up," and "The Devil Wears Prada." And boy oh boy did Sony have a good year! More...
December 28, 2006
Foster Game for "X-Men" Spin-offs
We can't interview anyone from an "X-Men" movie without asking about any possible spin-offs for them. There are so many in the works, from "Wolverine" and "Magneto" vehicles to a "Young Mutants" idea, so... 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...
October 09, 2006
The Latest On "Wolverine," "X-Men" Spinoffs
It looks like the next "X-Men"- related film will be "Wolverine," but "X-3" director Brett Ratner told IGN FilmForce he'd love to make a fourth "X-Men" as well. Meanwhile, co-creator Stan Lee said the X-Men... More...
September 22, 2006
Max Von Sydow, Roman Polanski, and Hiroyuki Sanada to Appear in "Rush Hour 3"?
Talk about some weird casting news: Seems that not only Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan will be appearing in the long-anticipated (and I've no idea why) "Rush Hour 3," but director Brett Ratner has also found room for folks like Max Von... More...
August 18, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Superman," "X-Men," "Transformers" and More!
In this week's Ketchup, some sequel news: the underperforming "Superman Returns" will likely get a follow-up as planned, and -- gasp -- so might the "X-Men" franchise, despite reports that "X-Men 3" would be their... More...
July 31, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Miami Vice" Knocks Pirates From #1 Spot
Detectives Crockett and Tubbs shot their way to number one in North America with the cop thriller Miami Vice which finally managed to knock the megablockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest out of the top spot. More...
July 27, 2006
Comic-Con 2006 Wrap-Up: "Spider-Man 3," "300," and "Grind House" Led The Pack
The best part about attending Comic-Con in the flesh? Not the over-the-top cos-players. Not the cavernous exhibition floor. Definitely not the food. What makes standing shoulder-to-shoulder with 100K sweaty real-life Comic Book Guys in 90 degree... More...
July 24, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Pirates" Passes $300M; "Lady" Stumbles
Johnny Depp made this weekend's four new releases walk the plank as his megablockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest became the first film of the year to spend three consecutive frames at number one and zoomed past the $300M mark in... More...
July 20, 2006
Box Office Preview: Will Lady Sink Pirates in the Water?
Directors take center stage this weekend providing starpower to four new films opening in North American theaters all hoping to take down reigning box office king Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. 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 17, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Audiences Still Love Their Pirates
The Johnny Depp juggernaut Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest remained the most popular film in North America for a second weekend easily defending its box office crown against two new comedies that fought bitterly for the runnerup spot. More...
July 08, 2006
"Pirates of the Caribbean" Sequel Loots Record-Breaking $55.5M on Friday
It looks like this summer will come away with a mark in the record books, if estimates hold. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," the sequel to 2003's surprise smash hit "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black... More...
July 07, 2006
Cast Your Vote in the Teen Choice Awards
Are you between the ages of 13 and 19? Do you like ... stuff? Then click right here and cast your votes for the 329th annual Teen Choice Awards, which is where you can tell the universe that Puffy is more illing than Snoop Dogg, Will Ferrell is... More...
July 06, 2006
Box Office Preview: Pirates To Loot Box Office Treasure
Multiplexes are stocking up on popcorn and soda in anticipation of the massive crowds expected to descend upon them on Friday for the opening of the highly anticipated adventure sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." 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 26, 2006
"X-Men 3" Writer Discusses "Wolverine"
Busy screenwriter Simon Kinberg ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "xXx: State of the Union") has been hard at work penning the upcoming "Wolverine" spin-off movie, and he recently dropped a few hints and tidbits that the fans... More...
June 25, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Sandler Fast Forwards to #1
Moviegoers grabbed their remote controls and flocked to the multiplexes this weekend to see Adam Sandler's latest comedy Click which became the comedian's eighth number one hit thanks to its $40M opening, according to estimates. 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 15, 2006
Box Office Preview: Four New Films Prepare to Fight
Reunion fever hits the multiplexes this weekend as four new releases debut bringing together a lot of familiar faces. More...
June 11, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Cars" Parks Itself at #1
The Disney/Pixar animated film Cars raced past the competition to finish in first place at the North American box office. Though it did not open as strong as some of its predecessors, the toon easily outdistanced everything else in the current... More...
June 08, 2006
Box Office Preview: "Cars" Battles "Omen" at Theaters
Racing into theaters across North America, the computer animated film Cars aims to take over pole position this weekend targeting family audiences. Those looking for a good scare can instead choose The Omen which already launched on Tuesday with... More...
June 07, 2006
One Director for the Alien, and Another for the Predator
Not only does "Alien vs. Predator 2" look like it will definitely become a reality, but IGN FilmForce seems to have the inside track on who'll be directing the sequel. Both directors, actually. More...
June 04, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Women Power "Break-Up" to #1
Nosy moviegoers just couldn't stay away from a high-profile lovers quarrel as the anti-romantic comedy The Break-Up starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston surprised the industry this weekend by opening at number one, shoving the comic book... More...
June 03, 2006
Friday Box Office: "Break-Up" Scores $15.8M; "X-Men 3" Plummets
Surprise, surprise - X-Men's legion of mutants are no match for Jen and Vince! "The Break-Up" opens to $15.8M on Friday, according to Showbizdata.com. The badly reviewed anti-romantic comedy, starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn,... 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...
June 01, 2006
Box Office Preview: Jen and Vince Ready to Rumble
How much money will moviegoers spend on watching two celebrities yell and scream at each other for 106 minutes? That is the question that Universal, and the film industry in general, will be asking itself with the opening of The Break-Up, the new... More...
May 31, 2006
There Will Be No "X4," But....
...that doesn't mean the series won't be mined for future "stand-alone" projects, most notably the "Wolverine" spinoff and the "Magneto" semi-prequel. And I'd bet huge money that a "Next Generation X-Men"... More...
May 30, 2006
CANNES: So, When Can I See These Movies?
For those of you who have been following Rotten Tomatoes' coverage of the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, one major question may have crossed your mind: When will I get to see these movies? Well, some of them will be screened in the coming months, but... 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 27, 2006
"Superman Returns" X3 Trailer
For those of you who haven't seen "X-Men: The Last Stand" yet - and judging by its box office on Friday, not many of you - a new "Superman Returns" trailer played before the film. Personally, I think it's the best one yet - the... 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 22, 2006
All-New "X3" Pics Right Here at RT
Less than a week to go before "The Last Stand" begins, so why not start the week off with a nice new dose of movie stills? We hype because we love, plus hey, it's summer movie season, right? Click right here to check out the... More...
May 18, 2006
Box Office Preview: Will People Show Up for "Da Vinci Code"?
Will North American moviegoers pay heed this weekend to negative reviews coming out of Cannes? That is the question on the minds of Sony brass, and industry watchers in general, on the eve of the much-anticipated global launch of "The Da... More...
May 16, 2006
Hugh Jackman Talks "Wolverine" & "Fountain"
ComingSoon.net got Hugh Jackman to skip over the "X-Men: The Last Stand" chatter for just a few minutes, and the guy had a few fairly intriguing things to say about his upcoming "Wolverine" spin-off... More...
May 15, 2006
Halle Berry Ponders a "Catwoman 2"
When asked in a recent interview if she'd be willing to sign on for a "Catwoman 2," Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry ... actually said something OTHER than "Are you kidding me?" or "Don't be insane." As a matter of... More...
May 15, 2006
Ratner Names His "Rush Hour 3" Dream Cast - Yao Ming, Gong Li and Tony Jaa!
ComingSoon.net recently had a brief chit-chat with filmmaker Brett Ratner, and this time the focus of the conversation was NOT on the upcoming "X-Men: The Last Stand," but Ratner's next flick, "Rush Hour 3," which begins... More...
May 14, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Mission: Impossible 3" Beats "Poseidon" to Remain at #1
Tom Cruise's spy sequel Mission: Impossible III remained the most popular film in North America for the second straight weekend while the big-budget disaster film Poseidon opened in second place to disappointing results. 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 01, 2006
Come See Wolverine Tangle with a "Head" Sentinel in "X-Men 3"
The never-slumbering movie nuts at ComingSoon.net were kind enough to point us towards a slick little scene from "X-Men: The Last Stand." If you saw Hugh Jackman on a recent episode of The Tonight Show, then you've probably already seen... More...
May 01, 2006
"X-Men 3" Director Talks About X-Pectations
There was lots of hand-wringing and second-guessing among the X-Men fans when "Rush Hour" director Brett Ratner was tapped to helm "X-Men: The Last Stand," but the guy kept his head down and focused on his biggest project to... 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...
April 26, 2006
Who Wants to Fly X-Class?
OMG you'll never guess who got a new jet! Nope, not Paris Hilton's dog-walker's secretary. The X-Men! Yup, it's slick, fast, shiny, packed with all sorts of nifty new gizmos ... and IGN FilmForce can show you what it looks like! (I hope... More...
April 21, 2006
Stone Cold Steve Austin, Action Movie Star
A recent press release from the WWE, announcing that they're about to begin production on their third film, doesn't seem all that strange on the surface -- unless you realize that "WWE" stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. (Yep,... More...
April 20, 2006
Extended "X-Men 3" Clip on Fox (5/11)
CS.net shares a Fox press release which promises a 7-minute "X-Men 3" clip to those who plan to watch the very last episode of "That 70s Show" on Thursday, May 11th. More...
April 19, 2006
"X-Men 3" Opens Online
CS.net & Fox bring word that the official website for "X-Men: The Last Stand" is now open for business. Clickers can pick through character profiles, screen-shots, downloads, and (of course) trailers. More...
April 14, 2006
"X-Men 3" Goodies all Over the Place
Our (seemingly) daily X-Men 3 report brings an IGN FilmForce interview with production designer Ed Verraux, an introduction to the long-awaited Danger Room, and a behind-the-scenes featurette courtesy of MSN.com. More...
April 14, 2006
Photo Gallery Update: New "X-Men" Pics, "The Omen," and More
With the studios releasing their summer 2006 previews these days, we've got some new photos from the big pics of the summer and beyond, including "X-Men: The Last Stand," "The Omen," and "Open Season." More...
April 07, 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... More...
April 05, 2006
"X-Men," "The Fountain" Added To Cannes Line-Up
Although we won't hear the official lineup for a few weeks, the early word on this year's Cannes Film Festival line-up has Hugh Jackman pulling double duty in two of the fest's big Hollywood titles, "X-Men: The Last Stand" and Darren... More...
March 29, 2006
Kidman & Kinberg to Collaborate on a Lady Spy Flick
Statuesque star Nicole Kidman and successful screenwriter Simon Kinberg ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "X-Men: The Last Stand") aim to work together over Fox, and the project is presently being described as a female version of... 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...
January 26, 2006
AVP2 Coming Soon?
At the premiere for "Big Momma's House 2," Tom Rothman (head of Fox) spoke about "X-Men 3," but also of note are his comments below on the "Alien vs. Predator" sequel. SKNR.net reported months ago that a film was... More...
December 20, 2005
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