X-Men Origins: Wolverine
10-06-04 | 02:40 PM
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Bringing back some comic book collectin' memories here. I'd love to see an adaption of the Wolverine mini-series. Or if they don't do that I'd probably see anything involving Wolverine on the big screen.
10-06-04 | 05:02 PM
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I say let 'em make the split after X-3....or even before if possible. Makes room for more beloved characters from the X-Men realm and gives us more story Wolverine solo-wise, with less sub-plots. With Jean out of the picture Wolvie doesn't have much reason to be around anyway (though I know they're bringing Jean back.....)
10-06-04 | 11:08 PM
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I wonder will a standalone film be a good idea. Sure, Mick Jagger might be the main attraction in the Rolling Stones. But Mick Jagger by himself pretty much sucks. He's better surrounded by the Stones.
Magneto's like Keith Richards. Well, in looks anyway.
Magneto's like Keith Richards. Well, in looks anyway.
07-20-07 | 12:46 AM
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Hood takes on Fox 'Wolverine'
By Borys Kit
July 20, 2007
Gavin Hood is suiting up to direct "Wolverine," 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" spinoff that will star Hugh Jackman.
David Benioff wrote the screenplay, which will explore the origins of the lone-wolf superhero, one of the most popular characters in comics. Wolverine has a mutant healing power that allows him to recover from any wound, which led him to survive an experiment in which his skeleton was bonded with an unbreakable metal. The process also installed retractable metal claws.
Lauren Shuler Donner, Jackman and John Palermo are producing the movie, which is eyeing a fall start date.
Marvel Studios is executive producing.
Hood, who won a foreign-language Oscar in 2005 for directing "Tsotsi," recently wrapped "Rendition," New Line Cinema's political thriller starring Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Hood is repped by WMA and Anonymous Content.
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By Borys Kit
July 20, 2007
Gavin Hood is suiting up to direct "Wolverine," 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" spinoff that will star Hugh Jackman.
David Benioff wrote the screenplay, which will explore the origins of the lone-wolf superhero, one of the most popular characters in comics. Wolverine has a mutant healing power that allows him to recover from any wound, which led him to survive an experiment in which his skeleton was bonded with an unbreakable metal. The process also installed retractable metal claws.
Lauren Shuler Donner, Jackman and John Palermo are producing the movie, which is eyeing a fall start date.
Marvel Studios is executive producing.
Hood, who won a foreign-language Oscar in 2005 for directing "Tsotsi," recently wrapped "Rendition," New Line Cinema's political thriller starring Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Hood is repped by WMA and Anonymous Content.
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07-20-07 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
Hood takes on Fox 'Wolverine'
By Borys Kit
July 20, 2007
Gavin Hood is suiting up to direct "Wolverine," 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" spinoff that will star Hugh Jackman.
David Benioff wrote the screenplay, which will explore the origins of the lone-wolf superhero, one of the most popular characters in comics. Wolverine has a mutant healing power that allows him to recover from any wound, which led him to survive an experiment in which his skeleton was bonded with an unbreakable metal. The process also installed retractable metal claws.
Lauren Shuler Donner, Jackman and John Palermo are producing the movie, which is eyeing a fall start date.
Marvel Studios is executive producing.
Hood, who won a foreign-language Oscar in 2005 for directing "Tsotsi," recently wrapped "Rendition," New Line Cinema's political thriller starring Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Hood is repped by WMA and Anonymous Content.
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By Borys Kit
July 20, 2007
Gavin Hood is suiting up to direct "Wolverine," 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" spinoff that will star Hugh Jackman.
David Benioff wrote the screenplay, which will explore the origins of the lone-wolf superhero, one of the most popular characters in comics. Wolverine has a mutant healing power that allows him to recover from any wound, which led him to survive an experiment in which his skeleton was bonded with an unbreakable metal. The process also installed retractable metal claws.
Lauren Shuler Donner, Jackman and John Palermo are producing the movie, which is eyeing a fall start date.
Marvel Studios is executive producing.
Hood, who won a foreign-language Oscar in 2005 for directing "Tsotsi," recently wrapped "Rendition," New Line Cinema's political thriller starring Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Hood is repped by WMA and Anonymous Content.
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10-18-07 | 12:26 AM
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'Wolverine' claws on May '09 date
Liev Schreiber in final talks for 'X-Men' role
By PAMELA MCCLINTOCK
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.
Twentieth Century Fox is sinking its claws into May 1, 2009, for the release of Hugh Jackman starrer "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which director Gavin Hood begins shooting later this year.
"Wolverine" is expected to feature many other mutants -- some new to the film franchise and some from one or more of the three "X-Men" films. Liev Schreiber is reportedly in final talks to take on the role of a younger version of nemesis William Stryker, played by Brian Cox in "X2."
This is the first time a title has been confirmed for the next chapter in the lucrative film franchise, based on the Marvel comic strip.
The first weekend in May, pegged as the first official weekend of summer, has become the most lucrative moviegoing weekend of the year. The date has been profitable for Marvel properties: "X2" debuted in the same frame in 2003, grossing a record-breaking $86 million, and Sony's "Spider-Man 3" grossed a record- breaking $151 million in early May this year.
As of now, the only other film staking out the May 1, 2009, date is Disney's toon "G-Force."
There's been much speculation about the spinoff, which gained speed when the studio finalized deals with Jackman (who reprises the role he played in the three "X-Men" pics), Hood and scribe David Benioff, who penned the script.
Pic explores the claw-wielding character Wolverine's violent and romantic past, and his complex relationship with Victor Creed and the ominous Weapon X program, as well as his encounters with other mutants.
Hood will start shooting in Australia before moving to New Zealand and, later, to New Orleans. Latter location is a clue that the storyline might include New Orleans-based character Gambit, who is able to make objects explode and was a professional thief before joining the X-Men.
Producing are Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter, producers of the "X-Men" movies, along with Jackman and producing partner John Palermo through their shingle Seed Prods. Marvel's Kevin Feige will exec produce.
Together, the trio of "X-Men" pics have grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. Fox is pursuing another "X-Men" spinoff, based on the character Magneto.
Studio is looking to have a busy summer in 2009. On May 22 of that year, it releases James Cameron's 3-D live-action "Avatar," and, on July 1, "Ice Age 3."
Liev Schreiber in final talks for 'X-Men' role
By PAMELA MCCLINTOCK
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.
Twentieth Century Fox is sinking its claws into May 1, 2009, for the release of Hugh Jackman starrer "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which director Gavin Hood begins shooting later this year.
"Wolverine" is expected to feature many other mutants -- some new to the film franchise and some from one or more of the three "X-Men" films. Liev Schreiber is reportedly in final talks to take on the role of a younger version of nemesis William Stryker, played by Brian Cox in "X2."
This is the first time a title has been confirmed for the next chapter in the lucrative film franchise, based on the Marvel comic strip.
The first weekend in May, pegged as the first official weekend of summer, has become the most lucrative moviegoing weekend of the year. The date has been profitable for Marvel properties: "X2" debuted in the same frame in 2003, grossing a record-breaking $86 million, and Sony's "Spider-Man 3" grossed a record- breaking $151 million in early May this year.
As of now, the only other film staking out the May 1, 2009, date is Disney's toon "G-Force."
There's been much speculation about the spinoff, which gained speed when the studio finalized deals with Jackman (who reprises the role he played in the three "X-Men" pics), Hood and scribe David Benioff, who penned the script.
Pic explores the claw-wielding character Wolverine's violent and romantic past, and his complex relationship with Victor Creed and the ominous Weapon X program, as well as his encounters with other mutants.
Hood will start shooting in Australia before moving to New Zealand and, later, to New Orleans. Latter location is a clue that the storyline might include New Orleans-based character Gambit, who is able to make objects explode and was a professional thief before joining the X-Men.
Producing are Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter, producers of the "X-Men" movies, along with Jackman and producing partner John Palermo through their shingle Seed Prods. Marvel's Kevin Feige will exec produce.
Together, the trio of "X-Men" pics have grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. Fox is pursuing another "X-Men" spinoff, based on the character Magneto.
Studio is looking to have a busy summer in 2009. On May 22 of that year, it releases James Cameron's 3-D live-action "Avatar," and, on July 1, "Ice Age 3."
10-18-07 | 08:44 PM
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Holy crap there's gonna be a G-Force movie?!
I mean... Awesome, Liev Schreiber is gonna be in Wolverine! I'm none too excited about Gambit making an appearance, though.
I mean... Awesome, Liev Schreiber is gonna be in Wolverine! I'm none too excited about Gambit making an appearance, though.
