Xmen Origins : Wolverine

[Wildies]

thanx for the links guys...

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Gavin Hood speaking about Wolverine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ZOdx-6E-g.swf

[ATGC]

He better not make Wolverine look gay.

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?Watchmen? has hit a major legal bump, ?Punisher: War Zone? seems to be falling victim to he-said-she-said rumors, and apparently, ?Wolverine? is completing the trifecta of problems surrounding upcoming Hollywood comic adaptations.

A rumor reported by Hollywood Elsewhere claims that there has been some serious ? and costly ? bickering going on behind the scenes of 20th Century Fox?s upcoming ?X-Men Origins: Wolverine? film between Director Gavin Hood and Fox Co-Chairman and CEO, Tom Rothman.

If the rumors are to be believed, Hood has set out to film a deservedly dark story about Wolverine?s brutal origin, however, Rothman wants a different, more kid-friendly approach to the possible tentpole film. The big story behind this has to do with a massive dark-toned set which ? while Hood was away from filming recently ? returned to find that the set had been completely repainted and redone?on Rothman?s orders.

Granted, the original post admits that the he?d received this news second hand, but Rothman apparently has a reputation for micromanagement, and is dedicated to getting Fox out of the red after a less-than-stellar summer movie line-up.

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[Dirk]

I really hope this movie doesn't get ruined by some idiot exec.

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[plan-9]

What's so wrong about Hugh Jackman as Wolverine? I think he's the best person to take that role.

Agreed. Think hes been doing a fantastic job. Ryan renoylds though being in the movie scares me. Hes absolutely horrible. He really ruined Blade 3. I hope he doesnt do the same for this movie.

[gigapixels Veteran]

Hugh Jackman kicks ass as Wolverine; I don't see why anybody would want somebody else. He fits the part perfectly in looks, and acting-wise he's very good.

That article's definitely getting me excited for the movie. I was very disappointed with X3, and I know I'm not alone, so they need to work hard to get people excited for this film.

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The secrets behind the origins of Marvel Comics' most popular mutant Wolverine remained murky and mysterious in the comic books for decades, and the filmmakers behind X-Men Origins: Wolverine have also been working furiously to keep the curtain drawn on Logan's cinematic beginnings before the movie bows next May.

But ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype! had a red carpet encounter with the film's producer, Lauren Shuler Donner (who also oversaw the "X-Men" films as well as a diverse assortment of features, from Pretty in Pink to Free Willy to You've Got Mail to the upcoming The Secret Life of Bees), and with a minor pop of the claws in her direction she gave up a few details on Logan's first solo outing on the big screen ? and a possible spin-off for the "Merc with a Mouth," Deadpool.

CS/SHH!: What's the latest you can tell us about "Wolverine"?

Lauren Schuler Donner: May 1st, 2009! I guess it's closer to the first "X-Men" in tone because it's a little darker, but there's a lot of action. It's his origin story. It's really good. I've been in the editing room the last couple of weeks and I think that it's good and that audiences are going to like it. But it's a little darker.

CS/SHH!: How is Hugh Jackman's interpretation of the character different or new, compared to what we've seen in the "X-Men" films?

Schuler Donner: Well, you haven't seen this side of him. It's darker and sadder and it's kick-ass. There's a ton of action. It's really kick-ass.

CS/SHH!: How was working with Gavin Hood as the director?

Schuler Donner: It was fun. It was good. I like taking someone out of the indie world and bringing someone into the action world because it grounds the movie. It gives it a reality. It gives it an emotional core, and then you can have as much fun and action in it as you want.

CS/SHH!: This was Gavin's first time playing with really big cinematic toys. Was there a learning curve on that for him?

Schuler Donner: Yeah. He had a learning curve, but the thing basically for the director, honestly, it's sort of like, "Here's what I want..." and then the visual FX guys create that. Then it's like, "No. I want it more like this or like that." A director doesn't have to know how to do it. They have to know about lighting and shooting someone against green screen and that sort of stuff, but in terms of actually creating it, we do that.

CS/SHH!: And Ryan Reynolds is playing Deadpool.

Schuler Donner: Yes. Ryan Reynolds is playing Deadpool... he plays Wade Wilson.

CS/SHH!: Is that in hopes of a "Deadpool" spin-off film?

Schuler Donner: I hope so. I really hope so. He's so good at it.

CS/SHH!: Are there any comic book storylines in particular that the movie is drawing from?

Schuler Donner: There's an "X-Men: Origins" that some of it is pulled from, and then it's sort of an amalgamation of some of them. But "X-Men: Origins" sort of goes back into his young, young past, and we started there. [Note: Schuler Donner is referring to the 2001 Origin miniseries by Bill Jemas, Joe Quesada, Paul Jenkins, Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove].

CS/SHH!: And is the Stan Lee cameo obligatory at this point, even though he didn't personally create Wolverine?

Schuler Donner: Well, we shot in Australia, and so we don't have a Stan.

CS/SHH!: Oh no... Maybe he can get placed in the background digitally?

Schuler Donner: Yeah, I know. Oh, you know what, we're doing some additional shooting in January and that's a good idea. I love Stan!

CS/SHH!: And on a personal note... you're about to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Schuler Donner: Yes, I am. I'm so excited.

CS/SHH!: What's it like getting THAT phone call?

Schuler Donner: I was literally jumping up and down. I'm from Ohio and who gets a star, really?

CS/SHH!: You expect people in your movies to get them, but...

Schuler Donner: Oh, of course. I went to Halle Berry's and that was cool, but me? It's great. And my husband ["Superman" director Richard Donner] is getting one and they're going to be next to each other. It's so great. I'm so excited.

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Taylor Kitsch Talks Gambit

Taylor Kitsch spoke to MediaBlvd Magazine about playing Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, hitting theaters on May 1, 2009. Here are a few clips:

MediaBlvd> Who did you play in that?

Taylor> I played a character called Gambit. He's just another comic book character that has kinetic energy. It's a fun role. You'll have fun watching it.

MediaBlvd> How familiar were you with Gambit before you got the part?

Taylor> I knew of him, but I didn't know the following he had, and I'm sure I'm still going to be exposed to that. I love the character, I love the powers, and I love what they did with him. I didn't know that much, but in my experience, it was a blessing to go in and create my take on him. I?m excited for it, to say the least.

MediaBlvd> Is it fun to play a superhero?

Taylor> Absolutely! It's a great ride. I had so much fun in Australia.

Read Rest HERE

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Deadpool Spinoff Could Happen!

Recently, IESB.com ran an extensive, 3-part interview with Fox Chairman Tom Rothman about the studio?s plans for future films ? and more specifically, their upcoming slate of superhero movies and potential spin-offs.

Given that Fox?s normally strong box office returns took a hit this year ? with rumors saying that much of the brunt had to do with a lack of superhero-based films coming out of the studio ? Rothman was asked what the studio plans to do with ?X-Men Origins: Wolverine,? and if rumors of a possible Deadpool spin-off are true.

?Yes and no, I mean, Deadpool is an integral part of ?X-Men Origins: Wolverine,? we are in the process now, of doing all the CG work to create that character at an A +++ level,? said Rothman in the IESB story. ?It?s a high level endeavor because he figures importantly in the movie, so whether he?ll spin off into his own movie, if that?s what you?re asking, I don?t know the answer. We will have to see.?

Rothman was also asked if, given the recent trend of ?dark? superhero films, if ?Wolverine? would be taking a cue from ?The Dark Knight,? to which he couldn?t comment on (given that he had yet to see the final cut of the film), but assured fans that it?s, ?thematically a very dark story, so it is not ?Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.??

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[Rappy Veteran]

Now I do, awesome!

[goji]

I must have that poster.

[Mathachew Veteran]

Maybe I'm being picky, but shouldn't the cuts be smoother and more consistent? :p

[Rappy Veteran]

Maybe I'm being picky, but shouldn't the cuts be smoother and more consistent? :p

GTFO :p

I agree

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Oh man, I want that poster so bad!

@Mathachew: Depends how he put the claws thru. Maybe he had his hand tilted back a bit :p It's a bit hard to explain..

[Rappy Veteran]

Wolverine Teaser Incoming!

XMenFilms.net has learned from 20th Century Fox that the studio is targeting The Day the Earth Stood Still for the launch of its first X-Men Origins: Wolverine teaser trailer. The Keanu Reeves-starrer opens in conventional theaters and IMAX on December 12th. We'll have to wait and see if the studio will release the teaser earlier online that week.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine, directed by Gavin Hood, stars Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Will.i.am, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Daniel Henney and Lynn Collins. It opens May 1st.

:woot:

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Awesome, I can't wait to see it! :D

[Rappy Veteran]

Trailer Confirmed!

We have officially confirmed with 20th Century Fox that the first trailer for Wolverine will hit theaters with the studio's The Day the Earth Stood Still on December 12. The trailer will be exclusively available in theaters and will not debut online or on TV until some time later. Be sure to check your local paper or online for theater listings!

Directed by Gavin Hood, the May 1, 2009 release stars Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Will.i.am, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Daniel Henney and Lynn Collins.

Leading up to the events of X-Men, Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.

Edited November 26, 2008 by Rappy

[Lechio]

Just watched it... This is going to be an epic movie, can't wait for the release...

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[Orange]

Trailer out or something?

[Jamushroom Veteran]

Nice pics Rappy! I'm very curious to how Gambit will be in the movie and how big his role is.