The X-Files: I Want to Believe News

'X-Files: I Want to Believe' Celebrating World Premiere in L.A.

July 24, 2008 01:07:03

Two days before "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" is debuting in the theaters across the U.S., the 20th Century Fox held a very special event celebrating the world premiere of the highly anticipated sci-fi movie of this summer. The first special screening event was held on Wednesday, July 23, at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.

The celebration which is open for all X-Philes saw some of its star cast ensemble grazing the red carpet, including Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Xzibit and Amanda Peet. Aside from the cast, the movie's two key people, director/writer Chris Carter and producer/writer Frank Spotnitz were also making an appearance at the red carpet. Other celebrities spotted coming for the event included Bai Ling and Madeline Zima.

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'X-Files: I Want to Believe' World Premiere Opens for X-Philes

July 16, 2008 11:07:06

Great news has been outed for "The X-Files" hard-core fans. With their new and highly anticipated feature film, "The X-Files: I Want to Believe", nearing its theatrical release date with each second passing, the 20th Century Fox announced that they will be presenting the enthusiastic "X-Philes" with special treats at the film's world premiere.

Holding the premiere on Wednesday, July 23, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Los Angeles, the studio revealed that they will build seating in front of the Hollywood landmark where these fans can observe the red-carpet arrivals as well as take participants in a special conference with the film's stars, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, and filmmakers, director/co-writer Chris Carter and producer/co-writer Frank Spotnitz, before they meet with the press.

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Two New TV Spots for 'X-Files: I Want to Believe'

July 08, 2008 04:07:48

In the promotional effort for the upcoming sci-fi thriller "The X-Files: I Want to Believe", the 20th Century Fox have released another round of this film's television promos. Bringing out two new TV spots, the studio revealed more footages from the highly anticipated Chris Carter's film project.

One of the TV spots highlighted on the massive ground and air search for a missing woman, while the other focused on the dynamic between the two main characters, Mulder and Scully, and the mystery in front of them. The first video promo contains many similar footages to the previously released TV spot, but the second generally displays scatter bits of clips that expose several never-before-seen clips. The two video footages can be seen back-to-back in the player below.

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Clearer Look Into 'X-Files: I Want to Believe' Clips

June 26, 2008 10:06:03

Seeing the quality of the two bootleg clips outed earlier, one has to admit that fans and movie lovers alike will yearn for a much better look into the extended snippets from the upcoming "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" and they don't have to wait any longer for that. Now, the 20th Century Fox have released the official version of the clips.

Each of the two clips takes more than a minute to be viewed. Unlike the bootleg versions, the first clip is longer than the one outed earlier with an additional scene of a car is being driven through the icy road to a cabin in the middle of the woods, while the second provides a clearer idea into what Mulder and Scully are arguing about. Unfortunately, though fans could get a better look into the clips from these official versions, the clips still do not help to give out hints about the movie's storyline.

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Two Bootleg Clips of 'X-Files: I Want to Believe' Hit

June 24, 2008 04:06:36

When a highly anticipated film like "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" is getting a special screening time in front of selected audience, it is bound to happen that soon after the footages shown leaked out. After the screening of the "X-Files" sequel during the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival, two bootleg clips can now be enjoyed by fans everywhere.

Since the clips are said to be taped using cellphone camera, the quality of the two extended clips aren't good but still watchable. The first clip focuses on the search of the missing woman's body by the FBI. It helps to explain some of the footages outed in the earlier trailers and teasers and pretty much intense. The second clip displays the argument between Mulder and Scully after Mulder tries to dig up some information from Father Joe, the priest who helps the FBI in finding the body of a missing woman.

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David Duchovny Suggested More 'X-Files' Sequels to Follow

June 09, 2008 12:06:34

In about a month, "The X-Files: I Want to Believe", the so-called sequel to 1998's sci-fi movie "The X-Files" will be screened in the theaters ten years after the first film has been released. However, before the stand alone flick is even available in the big screen, words are out that more "X-Files" sequels may be developed.

The rumor was sparked by David Duchovny, the depicter of FBI agent Fox Mulder. In an interview with Wizard Magazine published on the magazine issue number 201, the 47-year-old actor hinted on the possibility of working on another "X-Files" movies. "I know it took me about a year to feel whole after the show was over. After that point I was ready, and it was always my intention, my desire, that the show would continue on in movie form," confessed the two-time Golden Globe Award-winning actor.

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Intense International Trailer of 'X-Files: I Want to Believe' to Be Seen

June 03, 2008 09:06:09

A brand new trailer promoting the forthcoming sci-fi thriller movie "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" has been making its way to the net. Timed at 1:38 minutes, the Russian language video footage is considerably short for a trailer, but it still presents hair-rising and creepy scenes to the viewers.

Combining already released footages with new ones, the compilation of clips gives out chance to fans and others to get a deeper insight to the television series' second adaptation movie. The trailer opens with a night time shot of a snow covered woods and a cabin in the middle of the woods. It then continues with a clip showing a woman sitting inside a car and a shadowy image of a person can be seen running in front of the car. Further into the trailer, the chilling and gripping tension is extended with more clips shown.

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'X-Files 2' Top Secret Video Interview With Its Stars

May 16, 2008 04:05:40

After months keeping mum and keeping a tightly sealed secret of the upcoming thriller "The X-Files: I Want to Believe", David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson finally come out to talk about the highly anticipated movie. Though they both didn't reveal much about the film's storyline, the two co-stars exposed what they have in mind coming back.

In a behind-the-scene interview with Entertainment Weekly, both Duchovny and Anderson confessed their excitement on working together again as Mulder and Scully. "We hadn't seen each other for a while; it was like a reunion," revealed Duchovny. "It's really nice to act with her again, because not only do I, David, enjoy acting with her, but when Mulder and Scully come alive [again onscreen] - that was fun; that was kind of magical for us." Anderson then added, "Coming back together again after time has passed, it felt exciting; it felt like it was a choice that we were making, and one that we were enthusiastic about - that's a cool way to start something."

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'X-Files 2' Debuted First Trailer Online

May 12, 2008 03:05:25

Promised to be coming out on Monday, May 12, the trailer of the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel movie "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" have made its way through the interwebs. The less than two minutes video has been posted firstly by IGN and it gives a much better look into the film than the earlier bootleg version of its teaser.

Early on from the beginning, the compilation of clips has provided the fans of the hit sci-fi series with a mystery as the trailer starts with a shot of a snowy ground leading to a forest with a voice of a man saying, "Tell me what you see?" After that, the screen went black for a brief moment before resuming showing a horrified and shocked woman looking to the man behind the camera. Then, the hunt for truth begins as written white words "There are mysteries that cannot be solved" appears on the screen.

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New 'X-Files' Let Out Mulder and Scully Interview Videos

May 12, 2008 11:05:43

Counting down to the moment of "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" trailer debut on Monday, May 12, the 20th Century Fox have given out warming out videos to those who cannot wait to see the sci-fi mystery sequel. The two videos which are incredibly short expose the two main characters, Mulder and Scully, commenting about each other.

Said to be containing a possible spoiler, the viral videos show Mulder portrayed by David Duchovny and Scully played by Gillian Anderson sitting in what appears to be a psychiatrist office. There, they seem to be separately asked to express their feeling about the other and what they miss from their partner. The two videos can be watched below.

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'X-Files: I Want to Believe' Plot Details Leaked

April 19, 2008 10:04:26

When details of a movie is kept a mystery, it is bound to be that people will get a way to unlock the mystery. Recent reports coming from the highly anticipated sci-fi film "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" suggested that the plot details of the film starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson have been leaked on the web. Allegedly, the storyline revealed through the back cover preview of the movie's novelization.

Written by Max Allan Collins, the alleged story line revealed that "I Want to Believe" will pick up a story that resolves around the mysterious disappearance of a band of women in rural Virginia followed by the bizarre founding of human remains. As the investigation of the officials led to nothing, FBI gives away the case to the paranormal phenomena investigator team, Fox Mulder and Dr. Dana Scully.

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'X-Files 2' Got 'I Want to Believe' Title

April 17, 2008 09:04:05

The title to the much anticipated sequel of the sci-fi thriller "The X-Files 2" has finally being unveiled as the film's distributor, the 20th Century Fox, have agreed to use the name on Wednesday, April 16. The Associated Press reported the creator of the television series as well as the director of the sequel has revealed that the second X-Files film will be known as "The X-Files: I Want to Believe".

In a telephone interview with AP, Carter revealed that the title has been decided from the first time he and co-scribbler Frank Spotnitz developed the script, but was kept under tight wraps by the studio executives to give them more time in making sure that it is a marketable one. Explaining about the reason behind the choosing of the title itself, the filmmaker confessed that it was not a hard thing to do. "It's a natural title. It's a story that involves the difficulties in mediating faith and science. 'I Want to Believe.' It really does suggest Mulder's struggle with his faith," so the 51-year-old screenwriter claimed.

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Bootleg Teaser Trailer and Poster of 'X-Files' Leaked Out!

March 28, 2008 09:03:06

Following the online outing of the "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" bootleg teaser in late March, the unauthorized teaser trailer of "The X Files" sequel as well as the film's poster leaked on the interwebs. The bootleg teaser, which takes a bit more than a minute to be viewed, is said to be taped from its preview at the Paley Film Festival on March 26, 2008, according to FileFront.com.

This leaked teaser contains scenes that are pretty much different from the earlier teaser. It begins with the shot of some sort of a laboratory. Then, it quickly changes into a shot of a shocked girl which is followed by appearing words stating, "There are mysteries that cannot be solved." Further, the video footage continues with more glimpses into the film. Unlike in the previous teaser, this new teaser gives out the clearer look into the lead characters played by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.

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X-Files Sequel Wrapped Up!

March 14, 2008 12:03:44

Good news are coming from the upcoming X Files sequel "The X-Files: I Want to Believe". Many reported that the filming of the much anticipated sequel to the successful sci-fi movie "The X-Files" has been wrapped up and it briefly ended the secrecy held by the people involved in the film's production as the film's cast and crew themselves on a press conference held at the Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver, on Wednesday, March 13.

According to ShockTillYouDrop, on the occasion, director Chris Carter has revealed the sequel story will begin six years after the end of the television series. Concerning the storyline, co-scribbler Frank Spotnitz stated that their intention in doing the sequel was not to make a nostalgic film. "We're not doing an exercise in nostalgia to appeal to the fans of the show," he explained. "We saw this as an opportunity to introduce the characters to people who may have been too young. It has a reason for being, even if there'd never been a television show before."

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The Teaser Trailer of 'The X Files 2' Leaked

February 25, 2008 03:02:54

Scheduled to be released on Monday, February 25, the teaser trailer of "The X Files" sequel, "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" was reportedly leaked in the web. According to reports, following the teaser's premiere screening at Wondercon in San Francisco over the weekend, the bootleg video footage was posted on YouTube.

Though started to be shot far away from the screen, the teaser trailer was eventually zoomed in. It can be seen that most of the scenes showed in the trailer were taken on a snowy field of ice. The video that ran less than a minute gives out glimpses when a group of people were walking pushing through the snow to find somebody. The clips let out the first look to Billy Connolly and Gillian Anderson's characters.

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Walter Skinner's Depicter Back for 'X Files' Sequel

February 23, 2008 12:02:48

Though keeping much information as secrets, reports from the upcoming sequel of sci-fi film "The X Files" that is yet to be titled "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" often revealed key details of the movie as now it was said that Mitch Pileggi has been signed in. According to X-Files News, the 55-year-old actor will be reprising his renowned character Walter Skinner in the sequel.

Pileggi used to portray FBI assistant director character in the science fiction television series created by Chris Carter. As Skinner, he becomes a former Marine and Vietnam veteran who directly supervises the two leading FBI agents, Dana Scully and Fox Mulder. The outing of Pileggi's coming back was revealed by the filming schedule and casting sheets retrieved by the X-Files News.

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'X-Files 2' Casting Sheet Unveiled

January 28, 2008 04:01:52

As the upcoming sequel of "The X-Files" is in the production, more details information of the movie are leaking. According to Hollywood North Insider, the source close to the production of "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" said that there will be 'Newfies', that is from Newfoundland, in the film.

To the site, the insider shared that "extras are being told that they are playing 'Newfies' i.e from Newfoundland". Further, the source exposed that "they are being asked to bring swimsuits for a particular scene being shot on a reservation in Mount Currie".

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Spy Photos Reveals X-Files 2 Spoiler

January 23, 2008 11:01:38

Like many other anticipated sequels in progress, much of the details of "The X Files" sequel has been kept as secrets, especially its story line. However, Joblo.com broke out spoiler news as they claimed they got the on-set pictures of the thriller.

According to Joblo.com, the the plot of the sci-fi film "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" might involve a wolfman in action. From the three on-set photos posted by the site, it can be seen that the film's helmer Chris Carter accompanied by his special effect crew is checking out figure that looks to be a werewolf mask.

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Initial On-Set Pics from X-Files Movie Sequel

December 12, 2007 04:12:24

Shooting on the sequel to 1998's "The X Files" finally got commenced on Monday, December 10, 2007 as expected, and early photos from the film's set in Vancouver have already made their way to come up online for fans of the sci-fi mystery franchise to look at.

Images captured mostly from the shooting that David Duchovny and Amanda Peet did together though there is also that of rapper Xzibit, clad in dark suit in his role as an FBI agent in the project. Head to Flynetonline.com to see all of the pictures.

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Three Big Names Signed for Second X Files Movie

December 06, 2007 04:12:33

Picking up more famous figures for the "The X Files" movie follow-up, filmmakers of the project have had rapper Xzibit, Amanda Peet, and Billy Connolly boarded the cast to join David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, who are set to reprise their respective roles of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

While Connolly's role is undisclosed, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that both Xzibit and Peet will be billed as fellow FBI agents to Mulder and Scully. Further details about the characters are unclear as the 20th Century Fox appears to apply a policy of secrecy surrounding the plot line, yet it is learned that the flick will have a stand-alone premise and won't be a sequel to or continuation of the first big screen installment in the hit franchise.

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New X Files Sequel Characters Said to Get Revealed

December 01, 2007 12:12:10

So far, there's no official information about other characters featured in the sequel to 1998's "The X Files" apart from Agent Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, played again by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. But it seems that Moviehole.net has dug out the names of some of them.

The site claims to have obtained info on new characters in the project, revealing them to be Dr. Donarra, Samantha Pitney, and Robert Coe, plus Agents Winlock, Darby, and Plummer. Actors cast for the roles, however, are not mentioned.

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Release Date for X Files Follow-Up Announced

November 01, 2007 03:11:08

In the follow-up to the reported filming start date, a release date for "The X Files" sequel has apparently been picked up. Variety has revealed that 20th Century Fox as the studio producing the flick will launch the movie exactly on July 25, 2008.

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are reported to reprise their roles as FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, respectively. Also confirmed is the production start, which will indeed take place in Vancouver in December.

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X Files Sequel Locks Its Filming Start Date

October 30, 2007 10:10:18

At last a fixed date to get the cameras rolled on "The X Files" follow-up has been picked up. Completing David Duchovny's previous statement which said shooting would start in December, ComingSoon.net has reported that the whole process will take off on December 10 this year for sure.

Filming is going to take place in Vancouver, Canada under the direction of Chris Carter, the creator of the original TV series, which pic is adapted from. Duchovny is set to reprise his role as Special Agent Fox Mulder with Gillian Anderson being expected to again play Special Agent Dana Scully as well.

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The X Files Sequel to Start Filming in December 2007, David Duchovny Said

September 27, 2007 11:09:44

Bringing good news to the fans of the famous sci-fi franchise, David Duchovny has let it slip in an interview with Movieweb that the follow-up to 1998's "The X Files" is being prepared for a production start this December.

"...The script is written and as far as I know we're all trying to shoot in December at some point," so the actor remarked. "We would all love it if we could keep it a secret and just give everybody a fresh experience of not knowing what the movie's about. I know if I was a fan of the show I would kind of be excited to be surprised."

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Progress Made on "The X Files" Sequel

July 16, 2007 02:07:13

Delivering good news for the fans of the sci-fi franchise, David Duchovny pointed out during this year's Television Critics Association press tour that the follow-up to 1998's "The X Files", the big screen version of FOX's hit TV series of the same name, has gone one step further in its development stage.

"I'm supposed to see a script next week," the actor remarked Saturday, July 14 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, adding that the show's creator Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz both wrote the screenplay and that the former guy is also in charge to direct.

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Nice! I hope the movie rocks.

posted by Vic on Jul 24, 2008