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Action, Fantasy, Sci-FiRelease Date :
May 01, 2009Director :
Gavin HoodStarring :
Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Troye Mellet, Lynn Collins, will.i.am, Dominic Monaghan, Danny Huston, Taylor Kitsch, Daniel Henney
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More Fresh Pictures From 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'
December 02, 2008 11:12:20Following the outing of Taylor Kitsch's Gambit photo earlier, a series of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" stills has been found. Released by the 20th Century Fox, the photos focus on the film's two main characters, Hugh Jackman's Logan and Liev Schreiber's Victor Creed. Three of the images put both on a scene, while the rest highlight on the action Logan is facing.
One of the pictures that display both Logan and Creed together gives out the time the two with a band of World War II soldier storming in on a beach. Another one presents both of them standing face to face against each other, whereas the other shows them tied on a pole in front of what seems to be an execution team. All of the photos can be seen below.
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Taylor Kitsch's Gambit Photo in 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Seen
November 29, 2008 01:11:47After another look at Hugh Jackman as Wolverine has been outed through Empire magazine earlier, an image of Gambit in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" has been uncovered. Taken from the January 2009 issue of the magazine by IESB, the first look picture displays "Friday Night Lights" actor Taylor Kitsch being portrayed as Remy LeBeau a.k.a. Gambit throwing a card on what seems to be a gambling table. The image itself can be seen via IESB.
Earlier, "Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman has teased off on what he hopes for the movie's sequel, suggesting that if "Wolverine" saga continues, it may take place in Japan. Of it, he expressed his excitement saying, "Can you just picture Wolverine in Japan with the triads and the samurai? It's just genius." Still, the 40-year-old also stated that if "Wolverine" flops upon its release, he is ready to walk away from the part.
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Hugh Jackman Ready to Leave His Wolverine Character
November 28, 2008 04:11:09Despite sharing what he wants for "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" sequel earlier, Hugh Jackman reveals that he will leave the "X-Men" series if "Wolverine" doesn't do well upon its release in 2009. To Moviehole on Thursday, November 27, the 40-year-old says, "If it's clear to us on May second or third that that's gone, then I'll walk away happily."
The actor, who has been dubbed as the 2008 Sexiest Man Alive by People, further explains the reason behind his future decision to leave the franchise. "I'm not going to flog something - or flog a dead horse, or try and make movies that people don't really want to go and see," he claims. "I have no interest in that. Even no matter how much I love the character. So there are many prerequisites"
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Hugh Jackman Talks Potential 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Sequel
November 28, 2008 09:11:48Though "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is literally months away from its theatrical release in 2009, talks of possible sequel have been thrown out by its star Hugh Jackman. Talking to MTV earlier, the co-star of Nicole Kidman in "Australia" shared his idea for the second "Wolverine" movie's plot that he wants to do, hinting that Wolverine may make his way to Japan.
Of it, Jackman said, "The most intriguing thing to me was the Japan story. I love the Japan story." He then added that the idea for the Japan set has been thought of for awhile now stating, "I wanted to do the Japan story from around 'X-Men 2.' Can you just picture Wolverine in Japan with the triads and the samurai? It's just genius."
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'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Trailer Officially Coming Out in Mid-December
November 26, 2008 11:11:39It is official, the first trailer of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" will be available in mid-December. Confirming the great news to IGN, the 20th Century Fox have revealed that they are setting the first real look into the "X-Men" spin-off to be seen in theaters on December 12, attached to "The Day the Earth Stood Still".
Coming out with the exciting announcement, a Fox spokesperson further commented, "We are so excited that fans will be experiencing it first on the big screen." The downside though while the trailer will be exclusively previewed on the big screen, it won't be making its rounds on the Internet or on television soon after.
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'Deadpool' Spin-Off Talks Hypen
November 20, 2008 01:11:30Possible development of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" spin-off, "Deadpool", has been brought up to the surface once again. After producer Lauren Schuler Donner gave brief comment hinting the possibility, former 20th Century Fox Studio Exec Jeff Katz mentioned the feasibility of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool character getting its own film.
Splash Page MTV reported that Katz offered up his thought on the matter during a recent "Comic Book Club" chat session between comedians and comics creators in Manhattan. Praising Reynolds' work on the wise-cracking mercenary who in the Marvel's comic book universe is the alter ego of Wade Wilson, he stated, "The film nicely tees [Deadpool] off for his own spin-off film."
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'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Trailer Aimed for Early December Release
November 07, 2008 01:11:30A clue to when "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" theatrical preview is going to be released has been sparred. In the latest news related to the "X-Men" spin-off, XmenFilms.net reported that the 20th Century Fox is planning to release the action fantasy film's first trailer on December 12 before "The Day the Earth Stood Still".
Of the matter, XmenFilms.net quotes a statement from the studio, "We are shooting for 12/12 on DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL now..." On the particular December date, "Earth Stood Still" will have its simultaneous debut in conventional theaters and IMAX in the U.S. Still, confirmation words from Fox have yet to be offered.
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Expect Lots of Action From 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'
October 08, 2008 01:10:03In a red carpet interview with Coming Soon, producer Lauren Shuler Donner spoke out about the 20th Century Fox forthcoming film, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". Though insisting to be secretive about details of the action fantasy film, the filmmaker let out that when watching "Wolverine", fans will be presented with a darker "X-Men" movie which is supported with a lot of action sequences.
"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," she explained. "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." She also teases that this time Hugh Jackman will show a different side of Wolverine that no one has ever seen before.
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'Wolverine' Trailer to Come Out on DVD?
August 30, 2008 09:08:20Awaited by many, the first trailer of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" reportedly won't be attached to any upcoming movies. Instead, it has a big possibility to be debuted on DVD. Recently, Superhero Flix made notes that the Australian Classification Board have approved a 2 minute "Wolverine" video for a forthcoming DVD.
Aside from letting out the fact that the ratification has been made, it was not mentioned to what DVD the video is going to be released or what is the type of the footage will be used. However, if the footage is indeed put on a DVD, it could mean that 20th Century Fox are taking the same route they were using in presenting the behind the scenes featurette for "X-Men: The Last Stand" which appears on the "Fantastic Four" DVD.
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'Wolverine' in Between Power Struggle
August 20, 2008 11:08:20Words are "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" has been put in between the power struggle of director Gavin Hood and the 20th Century Fox's co-chairman and CEO Tom Rothman. Allegedly, the two have different things in mind over the tone of the "X-Men" spin-off sparking further speculation that the tug-of-war for creativity is going on.
The alleged conflict is said to be resolving around whether the movie should go dark, somber and gritty like what Hood is imagining or it should take Rothman's idea of a brighter and lighter mood to gather more audience. On this creative differences, a source told Hollywood Elsewhere that Hood had built up a somber set, but when he was away from the set, Rothman had ordered to repaint the set from the top to bottom to make it less murky.
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Another 'X-Men' Movie on the Way?
July 29, 2008 10:07:16Though the buzz over "X-Men" movies still lingers around "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" with its first footage being presented at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con and leaked out earlier, recent report suggests that it is possible that another "X-Men" movie is on the way. Words are the 20th Century Fox is developing "X-Men: First Class".
Speculation on the development of the comic book adaptation has broken out with it being listed over at Production Weekly and with its website X-MenFirstClass.com being redirected to FoxMovies.com. It is still unclear whether the possible feature film project will be a movie adapted from Jeff Parker and Roger Cruz's comic book series or it only uses the comic book's title for another "X-Men" spin-off.
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Video Interview: Hugh Jackman Opens Up About 'Wolverine'
July 26, 2008 11:07:45The 2008 San Diego Comic Con has kicked off its film festivities officially on Thursday, July 24 and with it came a bunch of chances to get more scoop on the next highly anticipated movies. Amidst the studios' presentations of their upcoming movies, Movie Web gets the opportunity to go one-on-one with the star of forthcoming "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", Hugh Jackman.
Giving press the chance to question him about "Wolverine", Jackman shared a bit about what fans should expect from the spin-off of the "X-Men" series. In the video interview which can be seen below, the 39-year-old revealed that moviegoers will be presented with the story of Wolverine right from the beginning where viewers can see him as a young child also.
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Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am Opens Up About 'Wolverine' Movie Role
June 20, 2008 01:06:55Famed to be the founding member and frontman of hip hop group Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am is about to break out from his musician image to be a mutant in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" the spin-off to the "X-Men" movie series. And, it seems that he is not shy in sharing his experiences in working for the film and discussing bits of details from "Wolverine".
Confirming that he will be portraying John Wraith a.k.a Kestrel who is one of the 'Team X' members along with Wolverine, Sabretooth, Maverick, Mastodon, and Silver Fox, the hip hop star shared interesting facts about his character to MTV. "I'm a teleporter...I'm here, I'm there, I'm everywhere. Boom, boom, boom!" explained the band mate of Stacy Ferguson who is famously known as Fergie. "My character's name is John Wraith. He's a black Texan. He's not a cowboy, but his gear suggests that he is. He's just a badass who'll whoop your ass."
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A Batch of On-Set 'Wolverine' Photos Surfaced
June 18, 2008 03:06:28"X-Men Origins: Wolverine", the spin-off movie from the hugely popular "X-Men" series, is currently filming in locations across Australia and New Zealand. And, with the crew being busy shooting for the action fantasy, a bunch of on-set photos has leaked out. The pictures expose the activities done while filming on Blacksmiths beach.
Outed by local publication The Lake Macquarie News earlier, the images display bits from what scenes are being shot on the particular day. Reportedly, the principal photography taken on the day of the photos highlighted on Wolverine landing on a beach with a band of World War II soldier. One of the pictures shows Hugh Jackman, the Wolverine depicter, wearing a soldier uniform. All of the images can be seen via Lake Macquarie News' photo gallery.
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New 'X-Men' Movie on the Way, 'Gossip Girl' Creator On-Board
May 03, 2008 11:05:46A good news is coming to the Marvel's fans as latest report suggests that following "X-Men: The Last Stand" and the upcoming spin-off "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", a new "X-Men" movie will be made. In fact, it is said that the script is being developed by Josh Schwartz, the creator of hit television teen drama "Gossip Girl".
The outing of the speculation has allegedly been done by Schwartz himself when he talked to Black Book Magazine. Reportedly stating that the new installment will be "a prequel of sorts", the screenwriter of "The O.C." revealed his involvement by stating, "I'm very well aware that I'll be bludgeoned by purists, but I love its mythology, and it comes with a pretty hefty paycheck." The 31-year-old scribbler further confessed that the new film will resolve around a teenager who is attending the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning.
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Evangeline Lilly's Former Boyfriend Becomes Blackwing in 'Wolverine'
February 22, 2008 01:02:49The depicter of Merry in blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" Dominic Monaghan has said to be on board the production of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" as Barnell Bohusk a.k.a. Blackwing or Beak. According to Hollywood Reporter, the former lover of "Lost" star Evangeline Lilly has been set to portray the mysterious mutant from the titular character's past who possesses the ability to manipulate energy and electricity.
The joining of Monaghan was announced at the same time of the casting of South Korean model/actor Daniel Henney who was signed to play Agent Zero, a Weapon X program's member who is an expert tracker with lethal marksman skills. Aside from acting along side Henney, the former star of "Lost" will also star alongside earlier cast members, including Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston and Taylor Kitsch.
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Will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas Joins 'Wolverine'
February 20, 2008 11:02:47After Taboo was earlier reported to be joining the cast of "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li", another member of hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, is also reported to be going to get involved in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". Variety reported that the band's frontman has been signed to play John Wraith a.k.a Kestrel, the Team X mutant with the ability to teleport.
The 32-year-old hip-hop superstar will be joined another just confirmed cast members, actor Ryan Reynolds, who is set to play Deadpool, and "Friday Night Lights" star Taylor Kitsch, who is chosen to star as Gambit. The three new cast additions will star alongside Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber in the action film set to be released May 1, 2009.
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Ryan Reynolds Portraying Deadpool in 'Wolverine'?
February 19, 2008 09:02:24"Definitely, Maybe" star Ryan Reynolds is going to make special appearance in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". According to AICN, the co-star of Wesley Snipes in "Blade: Trinity" will star as the anti-hero character Deadpool in the action fantasy film.
If Reynolds indeed makes a cameo appearance in the Gavin Hood-directed film, he will be joining the lead stars, Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber, as well as recent casting members, Lynn Collins and Danny Huston. A while back, the Canadian actor has expressed interest in portraying the mercenary in an interview with ComingSoon saying, "Basically for me there are two superheroes that I could play. One would be Deadpool, the other would be The Flash."
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Young Stryker and Silver Fox in 'Wolverine' Find Its Depicters
February 16, 2008 02:02:52The co-star of Nicolas Cage in "Leaving Las Vegas" Danny Huston will be joining Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber in the action fantasy film "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". According to JoBlo, the actor in "30 Days of Night" has signed deal to portray young William Stryker.
The movie site noted that the news of Huston's landing the role dismissed speculation that television star of "Dexter" Michael C. Hall was considered for the part. Further, the site claimed that a source close to the production has said that the actor is already on the location to prepare for the filming.
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Liev Schreiber to Play Sabretooth in 'Wolverine'
January 12, 2008 10:01:17Though the joining of Liev Schreiber to the cast of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" has been confirmed, it wasn't known what he is going to play. However, according to CHUD, the "Love in the Time of Cholera" star is going to depict Victor Creed who is known as Sabretooth.
Earlier, it was reported that the Tony award-winning actor who is dating Naomi Watts is set to star as Young Stryker, while the character of Sabretooth is rumored to be played by "300" leading man, Gerard Butler. But, the latter rumor has been dismissed by the "P.S., I Love You" star himself last month saying, "It's not true. I haven't even met on it, I haven't spoken to anybody and I haven't seen a script. And I think I'm working when it's going on, so it's not..."
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Songstress Natalie Imbruglia Up for a Role in Wolverine?
January 02, 2008 04:01:57Rumor mill is now grinding on another possible female cast for "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", 20th Century Fox's spin-off of its "X-Men" hit trilogy slated for a May 1, 2009 release date.
Australia's Herald Sun has brought up a scoop claiming that Natalie Imbruglia has auditioned for a role in the superhero project by undergoing a secret screen test around mid December 2007 in Sydney. No tidbit yet on what part in the movie the "Torn" singer is up for, though.
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Gerard Butler Slammed Wolverine's Sabretooth Scoop
December 22, 2007 11:12:16Looks like fans of "X-Men" series have to wait longer to find out who will play Sabretooth in the upcoming "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Giving a response to the recent rumor on his involvement in the project, Scottish actor Gerard Butler has denied that he is approached for the role during a Los Angeles press day for his latest vehicle "P.S., I Love You."
"It’s not true," the "300" star stated to MoviesOnline. "I haven’t even met on it, I haven’t spoken to anybody and I haven’t seen a script. And I think I’m working when it’s going on, so it’s not –"
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Gerard Butler Eyed for Wolverine's Sabretooth?
December 08, 2007 11:12:06Words have heated up on the actor who suits up for the baddie role in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", the spin-off to "X-Men" trilogy. CHUD.com has brought up interesting tidbit that the 20th Century Fox now is approaching Gerard Butler for a possibility of him to play Victor Creed aka Sabretooth, the title character's arch-enemy.
The site claimed to have obtained from its closely placed and highly trusted source that the "300" star becomes considered after the studio's talks with Karl Urban for the role fell through. Sabretooth, one of the victims of the Cold War super-soldier program Weapon X alongside Wolverine, was initially portrayed by Tyler Mane in 2000's "X-Men", which found him getting blown through the head of the Statue of Liberty by Cyclops following a brief battle with Wolverine.
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Maggie Q Plotted as Wolverine's Lover Silver Fox?
November 23, 2007 12:11:22Looks like there is a possibility for moviegoers to encounter Wolverine's initial love interest in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", 20th Century Fox's prequel to its "X-Men" film trilogy.
According to a casting scoop coming from IESB.net, the project will include the Adamantium-clawed mutant's early lover Silver Fox in with "Live Free or Die Hard" star Maggie Q as the top choice to play the character. The beauty even is further considered by the site to possibly have been locked for the role as well.
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Wolverine Shooting and Story Details Leaked
November 03, 2007 12:11:20Details about story and shooting locations of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" could be spoiled by now as Stuff.co.nz seems to have tons of information regarding the project which is about to get shot soon.
Pic is claimed to mostly get filmed at Fox Studios in Sydney, Australia with events taking place in the 1970s. Other locations reportedly will include those at Arcadia Station and Deer Park Heights as well as Kingston Beach, Milford Sound, Rees Valley, Skippers Canyon, and Naseby Forest.
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Wolverine Scoop: Script Problem, Young Wolverine, and Filming Date
October 25, 2007 10:10:14It appears that few decisions have been made on the heels of the announcement of the May 1, 2009 release date of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." That's if tidbits regarding the project brought by several sources are proven legit.
The first one coming from Filmonic.com claimed that a change has occurred on the creative mind behind the flick's screenplay, saying the original one crafted by David Benioff will have a re-write under "Hitman" scribe Skip Woods. Scoop is supported by a recent article on the LA Times, which reported that 20th Century Fox turned out to issue "an urgent SOS to the major agencies looking for a quick rewrite person" days before the launch date announcement.
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X-Men Spin-Off Wolverine Gets New Title and Release Date
October 18, 2007 03:10:55Gearing up for the "X-Men" spin-off about the claw-wielding mutant Wolverine, 20th Century Fox has announced the new title for the project plus the scheduled date of its release in theaters nationwide.
From now on, the Gavin Hood-directed is officially referred as "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and has a slated May 1, 2009 release date, which will put it against Walt Disney Pictures' animated feature of "G-Force." Production is set to begin later this year in Australia before moving to New Zealand and New Orleans.
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"Wolverine" Helmer Picked!
July 20, 2007 11:07:24The fate of our adamantium-clawed superhero now lies in Gavin Hood's hands as the South African filmmaker has been entrusted to handle directing matters on "Wolverine", the 20th Century Fox's spin-off of its "X-Men" franchise.
Project thereby will be Hood's second Hollywood feature after the upcoming "Rendition" as well as his first venture into superhero flicks. As for the story, it is said to use several resources that include the Marvel Comics lore and the more recent "Weapon X" graphic novels by Frank Miller to depict how the titular character emerged from a barbaric experiment as an indestructible mutant with retractable razor-sharp claws.
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Directing Names Up for "Wolverine"?
June 08, 2007 11:06:39Whether Brett Ratner's name is still being considered for the director of X-Men spin-off "Wolverine" is unclear, but buzz is now circling on two other directing figures for the part.
IESB.net has brought in surprising tidbit stating that D.J. Caruso and Len Wiseman are both on the line to assume the coveted position in the 20th Fox Century's highly anticipated project with the former even being claimed to be in talks with the studio.
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Fox Sticks to the Plan to Develop "Wolverine"
June 30, 2006 08:06:51"X-Men" fans probably could now draw a relief breath as Twentieth Century Fox still preserves its intention to bring up the film franchise's spin-off of "Wolverine." A studio spokesman pointed out on Wednesday, June 28 that the movie is in development with a working script though the company has not yet found an appropriate director to helm the project.
To support the film progress, Hugh Jackman as the actor who portrays the Adamantium-clawed mutant has delightfully made an appearance in a videotape touting the project for conventioneers at Cine Expo in Amsterdam earlier this week. However, it seems that moviegoers would have to wait long enough for the cinematic release since Fox was still unsure that the picture would be ready before 2008 since Jackman is slated to be involved in Baz Luhrmann's project first.
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Brett Ratner Is Reported to Direct "Wolverine"
March 20, 2006 02:03:07Brett Ratner reportedly has impressed producers of the highly anticipated "Wolverine" with his work on upcoming second sequel "X-Men: The Last Stand" that he's been tapped to direct the upcoming film.
The director also is reported of wanting Hugh Jackman to reprise his superhero role, while actor Vinnie Jones is also in contention to repeat his forthcoming Juggernaut role.
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