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Rumor Patrol: X-Files 3 Moving Forward?

Kofi Outlaw — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:45:05 +0000

X-Files News (can’t believe that’s actually a site) recently nabbed a jewel during their world-spanning watch of all things X-Files: quotes from Gillian Anderson at a Sarajevo film festival that basically allude to the fact that she would be willing to return for a third X-Files movie and (that in fact) there is one currently in the planning stages, with 2012 mentioned as a possible production or release date (details are unclear).

If you’re suddenly thinking to yourself, “Another X-Files flick? WTH???” Then my friend, you are not alone.

Ok, so there’s been some issue regarding the exact quote that came from Anderson’s (lovely) lips, but here are the two translations that X-Files News has managed to obtain from the foreign correspondents who covered the festival:

Translation 1: “The third movie, according to her, is in early stages and should be filmed by 2012!”

Translation 2: “The new XF-movie is, by her knowledge in preparation and should be filmed during 2012.”

So… Two statements that point to the same event (X-Files 3) with very different interpretations of the where/when. Great.

Stateside, we thankfully have Bloody-Disgusting to help sift through the rumors: the horror site backs up our earlier reports that there has in fact been at least talk of doing X-Files 3, ever since the (abysmal) last film, I Want To Believe still managed to take around $70 million at the worldwide box office. Bloody-Disgusting adds that the rumors they’ve heard peg the next film as a possible reboot, which wouldn’t be all that surprising considering Hollywood’s current trend of recycling old concepts into (semi-)new films.

But why bother? We have new shows like Fringe or even Supernatural that have come along and successfully filled the void left by The X-Files - why not focus on developing those series into FRESH feature film franchises? How much evidence of X-Files‘ dwindling popularity and relevance does the studio need to see before they call it quits?

Of course this is all still just RUMOR for now, so if there is even a sliver of truth to it, hopefully everyone involved will read the damn writing on the wall and pull out before they get in too deep.

What do you think: X-Files 3, thumbs up? Or two thumbs WAY down?

Sources: X-Files News & Bloody-Disgusting

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X-Files 3 Movie Update

Niall Browne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:06:19 +0000

When The X-Files: I Want To Believe bombed this past summer at the U.S. box office it looked like the end of the sci-fi franchise. However the film has grossed a pretty decent $70 million worldwide off of a modest budget of $30 million, so it is firmly in the column marked profit. All this and the DVD sales haven’t even been factored in yet.

Now Fox head Tim Rothman has stated that he’d be up for a third film in the series, and all that it will take for the film to get a green light is commitment from Chris Carter, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.

When asked by IESB about the film Rothman said:

“It’s really up to Chris, David, and Gillian.”

“It wasn’t a matter of the money, that was the film that Chris wanted to do. He was determined to do a stand alone film, a film that wasn’t dependent upon the mythology. His interest in making the movie, was in the characters and in their relationship, not the mythology.”

Producer and Co-Writer of I Want To Believe Frank Spotnitz seemed a bit surprised by the news. On his blog he wrote:

“I was encouraged to read Tom Rothman’s remarks as well. I anticipated the studio would wait until after the release of the DVD to make any decision regarding a third movie, but I will let you know if we end up having any news before then.”

So there you have it. The future seems bright for Mulder and Scully. While I Want To Believe may not have been a huge commercial and critical success it has generated enough coin to get a third film off the ground.

I recently re-watched the film and I have to say that it works better on the small screen, and it does play more like an episode of the series. Which isn’t really a bad thing!

During the publicity rounds for the last film all the principals seemed very interested in returning for a fourth installment, so there would appear to be a very good chance that Mulder and Scully will return.

More when we get it.

Sources: IESB and Biglight.com

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X-Files 3 Straight To DVD? [Updated]

Niall Browne — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:41:34 +0000

[UPDATE: This rumor has been debunked]

I think that it is pretty safe to say that The X-Files: I Want To Believe was a bit of a disappointment, both commercially and critically. And to make matters worse, it also let down a lot of fans.

X-Files fans are a dedicated bunch who helped the show become a phenomenon and to disappoint them is a pretty big deal. As Screen Rant’s resident X-File fan even I was a bit let down by the film.

Before the release of the second feature there was a lot of talk of the franchise continuing in a series of films, but due to the poor box office ($20 million domestic) it looked like The X-Files had come to its natural conclusion.

But has it?

Dread Central got a scoop that states a third film in the series is a go – but it will be heading straight to DVD.

Is this a real possibility or have we seen the end of Mulder and Scully?

It’s a tough call.

I Want To Believe was made on a modest $30 million budget, and it should make back its production costs when the international gross is factored in. So with DVD sales and television rights taken into account the film should turn a healthy profit.

Dead Central’s source said:

“I understand – there was room for improvement … and there still might be. I work for Screaming Death Monkey and Spotnitz – the TERRIFIC Frank Spotnitz – told us this week that the team have already spoken about the next X-Files film. It’s likely the next release will go direct to DVD – but they’re working on the assumption they’ll have a similar budget.”

BTW – Screaming Death Monkey is a production facility, and I don’t know if “the TERRIFIC Frank Spotnitz” is sarcasm or not. I’ll take it that it is not.

I can’t imagine the filmmakers having $30 million to spend on a third film, but it is a low(ish) budget so there is a chance that this has some truth to it. Also the direct to DVD tag is gaining a better reputation these days, with a lot of the titles (mostly sequels to theatrical features) making a healthy profit and getting some acclaim.

However would David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson want to be associated with a series of direct to DVD features? They both seemed to be happy to have made another X-Files feature – but was that because it was on the big screen? Who knows, it’s not like they need the cash. If they do like their characters that much, and this price was right they might be willing to return.

As an X-File fan I’d love to see a third film, I’d love it on the big screen but if it’s straight to DVD then so be it. There are plenty of ideas for the series to continue, but I feel that they need to focus on solving the main faults of I Want To Believe.

Firstly, If they want to continue the series they must either set Mulder and Scully up as paranormal investigators or have them rejoin the FBI. Secondly, the pair must work on the investigation together. In the recent film it was as if Scully had been edited into the film from a medical drama. Finally, they need more tension – if Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz can’t supply it then bring in somebody else.

If these kinks are ironed out then I hope that The X-Files does continue.

With a bit of luck we should hear details soon – either debunking this news or confirming it.

I want to believe.

Source: Dread Central

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The X-Files: I Want To Believe Review

Niall Browne — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:58:25 +0000

Short version: The best that can be said about this X-Files film is that it’s good to see Mulder and Scully on screen once again.

Screen Rant reviews X-Files: I Want to Believe

As Screen Rant’s resident X-Files fan It came down to me to deliver a review for The X-Files: I Want To Believe. As I’m UK-based it took me a week to catch up with the film as it’s only just opened here.

Firstly the film has got some pretty bad reviews, and the opening weekend’s box office was only $10 million – a third of what X-Files: Fight The Future took 10 years ago.

So is the film any good?

Yes and no.

It also depends on how big a fan you are of the franchise.

One of the major criticisms leveled at the film is that it is like an episode of the television series – and a mediocre episode at that. I have to say that this is true. The film does run like a sub-par episode of the series, but even an average X-Files is pretty good.

It’s good to see Mulder and Scully back on screen – even if they do look a bit older – but hey, don’t we all.

The film opens with a female FBI agent getting abducted, and the only lead to her disappearance is a former Priest who is a convicted paedophile – the Priest (played by Billy Connolly) is having visions and he soon leads the FBI team (led by Amanda Peet and Xzibit) to a severed arm in the snow. The FBI promptly seek out Mulder (via Scully) to help with the investigation. In return for his assistance Mulder will get a pardon, and he’ll be free from hiding out at home taking cuttings from newspapers and impaling his ceiling with pencils.

That’s pretty much the first 20 minutes of the film, and if I told you anymore it would give away the big “reveal” that happens about half way through the film, and this is where the film falls flat - there just isn’t enough tension. To compare the film to The Silence of The Lambs (as Chris Carter did) we don’t know what will happen to the abductees, whereas in Jonathan Demme’s film we knew exactly what Buffalo Bill was capable of, and therefore we were afraid. The X-Files was a show that always had plenty of tension, and to have a film version that doesn’t deliver this is a real shame.

However, it is good to see Mulder and Scully back together again (although Scully has very little to do with the actual investigation). David Duchovny really is the star of the show (film?) and it’s his charisma that helps propel the film along. Gillain Anderson however is more wrapped up in a medical subplot that has very little to do with the main story and almost seems like she’s in a different film entirely.

For a summer blockbuster The X-Files: I Want To Believe is light on action, thrills and tension, but it is the X-Files and there’s enough of that familiarity to keep fans of the franchise happy (including a cheap gag at the expense of George Bush), but I feel that it would have fared better at the box office if it opened at a different time of year.

Whatever shortcomings the film has must surely be laid at the doorstep of creator/co-writer/director Chris Carter. If he wants to deliver a film that dissects his own Catholicism he should do so in another venture, here he has just managed to dilute a pretty low key thriller with his religious insecurities. If there is another X-Files movie I hope he hands over the reins to somebody else.

I Want To Believe plays out like an average 1990’s thriller, it’s solid but somewhat lacking. For a casual viewer I’d advise you to check out the series on DVD; for a fan – go and see it – but have your favorite episodes ready for when you get home.

I just hope that this film makes enough money (and with a $30 million budget surely it must) to ensure that a follow-up is made that really delivers an X-Files movie that we all want and deserve.

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The X-Files – Essentials / Revelations

Niall Browne — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:04:34 +0000

Are you looking forward to the new X-Files film? Are you an old fan of the series who hasn’t seen the iconic show since it was first aired? How about a first-timer who thinks that the trailer for the movie – The X-Files: I Want To Believe looks interesting? What about an obsessive fan that can’t get enough of Mulder and Scully?

If you are any of the above, then The X-Files – Essentials/ Revelations is for you.

First up, let me help you out over the confusing title. In the UK (where I am now writing this) the two disc over view of The X-Files is called The X-Files – Essentials, while in the US (where some of you are reading this) the disc is titled The X-Files – Revelations.

Confusing?

Yes, but the disc is also worth your time and hard earned cash.

Now, first up – here’s some full disclosure: this two disc set is not a complete and essential package for the show. It is however a good taste of stand alone episodes that give the viewer a feel for the The X-Files.

These eight episodes cover the first six years of the show (why not the rest? – I have no idea) and they show a wide variety of what the show had to offer; comedy, drama, horror, science-fiction and even a bit of romance thrown in for good measure.

In my eyes, The X-Files was a wonderful television show (one of the best that the medium has to offer) and it delivered in spades over the years. I was an avid fan, and only lost touch with the show in the last few seasons following the one-two punch combination of my going off to University and the BBC moving the series all over the schedule here in the UK (shame on you).

These episodes show all that is good about the show, in particular “Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose”; which stars the magnificent Peter Boyle. This tragic and yet humorous episode is one of the best in the shows epic run, and it has stayed with me since it first aired. I recommend this two disc set for this episode alone.

Another stand out episode is “Bad Blood”, another comedic episode co-starring Luke Wilson, which is told from the differing perspectives of Mulder and Scully.

Another excellent episde is “Post-Modern Prometheus”, a black and white episode inspired by Frankenstein (hence the title) as well as the Peter Bogdonovich directed Cher starrer The Mask (seriously). It’s a sight to behold.

Episodes “Memento Mori”, “Beyond the Sea” and “Milagro” offer plenty of character development for our two lead characters, whilst “The Host” is a cool monster of the week episode that offers chills. All of these episodes help to shape the character arcs of Mulder and Scully, whilst giving David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson some solid scenes.

Of course, one has to mention the pilot episode, the one that started it all and changed the face of television forever. That’s right folks, without The X-Files we wouldn’t have CSI or 24. In fact hot on the heels of the show came numerous Sci-Fi based shows like Dark Skies which tried to mimic the success of the show.

There are some pretty decent extras on these two discs. Each episode comes with a newly recorded introduction, explaining some background information its reason for inclusion in the package. Also included is a strangely edited Wondercon panel session with the leads and of course the trailer for The X-Files: I Want To Believe.

Overall this is a fantastic package for lovers of the show and first timers. There’s a great selection of episodes that highlight what the show had to offer. If you love these then you might as well go out and buy the 9 series box set. That’s what I intend to do!

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Finally! The X-Files 2 Trailer Is Here

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:02:43 +0000

Without further yakking, check out at long last the trailer for X-Files 2 aka X-Files: I Want to Believe…

It DOES look very “X-Filesy” to me and I think fans will get all X-cited when they hear the theme music in the trailer. It looks like it’ll be good for those folks and I thought it wasn’t too bad (except for that cliched music towards the very end.)

X-Files: I Want to Believe opens on July 25th.

Source: IGN.com

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Even More ‘X-Files: I Want To Believe’ Pictures

Niall Browne — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:23:22 +0000

I’m running out of new ways to introduce new X-Files: I Want To Believe pictures.

I can’t think of any more jokes, stories about disinformation for even interesting anecdotes about David Duchonvy’s Calinfornication, except that The Red Hot Chilli Peppers are suing the makers of the show over the use of the title (as in their song… erm – Californication).

So without further rambling – if you continue reading you will see new images from the news X-Files film, that reveal nothing at all…well that we don’t already know…which is nothing.

You know what I mean.

Keep reading.

I’m starting to feel like stills from this movie are like my holiday pictures – I can’t wait to show them off, but people are getting bored looking at the same old snaps!

Below is a picture of Amanda Peet running with a gun. Nice FBI-style trench coat.

Now a nice romantic picture of Mulder and Scully. Awwwww.

Now we have a fascinating picture of Xzibit and Duchovny (Mulder in case you didn’t know, but I didn’t want Xzibit to feel left out) looking down a hole. Possibly.

The FBI go out walking. I didn’t need to tell you that. Did I?

That’s it for now. However, I’m sure that in the coming weeks there will be even more plot free X-Files: I Want To Believe pictures and you can be sure that I will show them to you!

The X-Files: I Want to Believe opens on July 25, 2008. Almost there!

Source: shocktillyoudrop

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Another New Image From X-Files: I Want To Believe

Vic Holtreman — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:23:15 +0000

And another non-spoiler image from X-Files: I Want To Believe trickles out. Yet more intense shared looks from Mulder and Scully, this time in what appears to be a church.

To see the whole thing, see below.

Mulder and Scully in a scene from X-Files: I Want To Believe

This may turn out to be a great movie, but at least for now I still can’t wrap my head around that title. Seems like it belongs to some weepy romance chick flick. This is turning out to be a weird year for movie titles IMHO.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe opens on July 25th

Thanks to Marcel for sending us a link to the image. You can find an even larger version over at DVD-Forum.at.

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Can We Just Keep Calling It ‘X-Files 2?’

Vic Holtreman — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:57:13 +0000

Blazing across the internets today is news that the official title has finally been announced for the upcoming X-Files movie, which most folks have been referring to as simply X-Files 2.

So are you ready?

The X-Files: I Want to Believe

Really? That’s the title?

Anyone who reads this site knows I’m not a huge fan of the franchise, but the trailer actually looked pretty good to me. Gotta say though, my first thought when I read that was the title?

Lame.

It’s almost as lame as Quantum of Solace. (Thanks, Jon!)

Regarding the top secret title that was just revealed, Chris Carter stated:

“It really does suggest Mulder’s struggle with his faith.”

Presumably that would be his faith in little green men and not God.

Anyway, I guess that image with Mulder standing in front of a poster with that exact phrase makes more sense now.

The X-Files: I Want to Believe opens on July 25th

Source: Yahoo via XFilesNews

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New Spoiler-Free X-Files 2 Pictures

Niall Browne — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:03:51 +0000

The truth is getting out there.

As the July 25th release date approaches (or August 1st here in the UK – damn!) we are slowly but surely being treated to more and more glimpses of the new X-Files sequel.

MitchPileggi.net has scored some pictures from the Sci-Fi sequel spin-off. What is strange con,sidering that they appear on mitchpileggi.net – is that there are no images of Mitch Pileggi (Skinner, if you don’t know).

I mean, there’s nothing overly exciting about these new pictures, but there is just something comforting about seeing David Duchovny standing next to that “I want to believe poster”.

For more Mulder and Scully action… you got it… keep reading.

I feel that this movie is going to be the sleeper hit of the year and I hope that it spawns a franchise. While these new pictures give nothing away they are unmistakably X-Files.

Here are the pictures in all there glory.

The X-Files 2 opens July 25, 2008.

For higher res versions head over to MitchPileggi.net.

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X Files Poster And Trailer News

Niall Browne — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:42:53 +0000

As the July 25th release date draws near it would appear that the marketing machine for the new X-Files movie is really starting to get into gear.

Firstly, earlier this week the trailer for the film was shown at the Paley Festival (bootleg copies have sprung up all over the Internet) and now the poster to the second spin-off from the hit series has appeared on X-Files News. An interesting thing to note is that the website for the film is now up and running. Nothing much, except a few pictures that we have already seen and synopsis that gives nothing away.

Now, for those looking for the trailer, look elsewhere. You won’t see it here until it is released officially by 20th Century Fox, which should be quite soon.

However, if you continue reading then you’ll see the first teaser poster for the Sc-Fi spin-off.

It’s not a bad poster, it’s just not great, but it does tease, and that is the point of a teaser poster is it not?

At the Paley Festival Chris Carter also said that the new film picks up six years after the show and that it would be a “monster of the week” type film. I know, I know that’s not news, but it does stop rampant speculation about the film’s time frame.

Producer and co-writer of the film Frank Spotnitz added :

“It will not be a mythology movie, but it’s true to everything that’s come before.”

These guys don’t give anything away!

What is interesting is that Carter and 20th Century Fox haven’t decided on the title of the film. Carter is quoted as saying:

“I know what I want it to be, but Fox has ideas of their own. I know what it should be.”

Interesting.

The X-Files sequel opens July 25th, 2008.

Sources: X-Files News, The Hollywood Reporter, XFiles.com

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Are There More X-Files Spoilers Out There?

Niall Browne — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:35:53 +0000

It seems to me that every other week we discover a new X-Files 2 plot “spoiler.” Every time, I duly inform you of said spoiler and then I tell you that I don’t believe that it’s true, and that it is just Chris Carter’s way of trying to stop people like me from letting too much of the story out into the public domain.

Fair enough, I’m quite enjoying this little game, and I can’t wait to see this film when it hits the big screen this summer.

We have seen everything ranging from “leaked” call sheets, a supposed werewolf picture with Chris Carter and even a beautifully photo-shopped picture of David Duchovny mid-werewolf transformation.

Now for yet another news update.

According to XFilesNews.com, Scully works as a doctor in a hospital and the film will be pretty gory: featuring a scene where a woman’s head is chopped off by a “crazy man.” [I don't know how gory this can be if it will no doubt be receiving the mandatory PG-13 rating to bring in the kiddies. - Vic]

We can pretty much bet money that this film will not feature lycanthrope action, but if not that, then what will it be about?

Love, possibly.

You are now about to head into major spoiler territory if this is true, so be warned.

If you really want to know, click below.

Are you sure that you want to know?

Positive?

Sure?

Last chance!

OK!

Now, I don’t believe this picture for a minute, it’s just too damn obvious.

If there is a kiss in this film, then I’m going to guess that it is a platonic one, possibly at the end of the movie.

In my book, this is just more of Chris Carter pumping out disinformation to try and keep the plot a secret and confuse online bloggers. He’s doing a pretty good job of it too!

What do you guys think?

The X-Files 2 opens on July 25th.

Sources: XFilesNews.com and flynetonline.com

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Yet More X-Files 2 Werewolf Disinformation

Niall Browne — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:54:48 +0000

Hot on the heels of The X-Files WonderCon presentation, which has sent many fans into a frenzy – comes yet another fake image to help throw X-Filies off the scent of the forthcoming film’s plot.

As I’ve stated before, Chris Carter already got me with the fake werewolf image. I was silly, I was excited, but once bitten, twice shy. Now I am very suspicious of anything X-Files related.

So what does this new image entail? More werewolves. Well, in particular an image that purports to show a test of David Duchovny in mid-transformation into a lycanthrope and a call sheet to help convince us that this is the case.

Don’t worry, it is a fake – but it seems that Chris Carter is the person behind this barrage of disinformation.

I have to wonder, when will it stop?

Actually, I don’t think it will.

I feel that Carter is hoping that schmucks like me stop posting these stories, because they won’t know what is real and what is fake.

Well Chris, I might not believe you, but I am following this film like Mulder follows a UFO, so no matter how “out there” or bizarre these stories become, I will try and discover the truth.

Just to highlight the effort that these guys went to in order to convince us that the picture was real, here is the original picture, a promo still from Duchovny’s show Californication:

And here’s a side by side comparison for you:

I have to admit they did a really nice job. Heck, they even thickened up Duchovny’s hairline. However, to make it more convincing, you would have thought that they could have chosen a less available image… but I think that Carter gets his kicks from letting us know that they are fake. Sadist!

That’s it for now, but I don’t think that we have heard the last of Carter and his shenanigans.

Like I always say, the truth is out there, and I intend to find it.

It however may take until The X-Files 2 is released on July 25 2009.

Source: Giant Freakin Robot

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X-Files 2 WonderCon Panel

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:59:13 +0000

Right off the bat let me tell you that if you’re looking for the bootleg X-Files 2 teaser trailer here you won’t find it. I’m not going to support bootleggers who film at Cons when specifically and explicitly asked not to. I feel like this may be one of the only movie sites who won’t jump on that, but so be it.

Here’s a desciption of the teaser:

It showed Billy Connelly leading a line of FBI agents across a frozen lake in the middle of winter. The agents had long poles and were poking them downward into the ice as if looking for something that might not be far from the surface.

From there we cut to scenes of Mulder, Scully and various other people in quick-cut action shots. Running, dragging bodies, etc. In the end we see a brief glimpse of some sort of body frozen in the ice.

It didn’t look to me like this involved werewolves.

When Gillian Anderson, David Duchovney and Chris Carter each came out on stage, the audience went nuts with cheers and applause, so I guess there are one or two people out there besides Screen Rant writers Heath and Niall that are looking forward to this movie.

Someone asked Chris Carter: “Why is this movie worth the wait?”

He replied:

“Because it will scare the pants off you. Because you’ll see Scully and Mulder again.”

Fair enough.

Gillian said that she was surprised to find that it was difficult to get back into the role of Scully. She’s spent so much time since X-Files telling herself when she’s acting “Don’t act like Scully” that she found it difficult to allow herself to slip back into the role.

Duchovney said it was the same for him.

Asked why this movie was a stand-alone story instead of a continuation of the series, Carter replied that he didn’t feel the need to tie it into the series because the first film had already served that function. The first X-Files movie came out right on the heels of the show (or was it still on?) so it made more sense back then that they be connected. This is a stand-alone, cinematic film.

I’m actually very pleased to hear that. An out of context story that doesn’t tie into all the circuitous history the show has had may actually make me want to see this film. Anderson and Duchovney always had great chemistry and the underlying concept of the show was always sound.

I just felt that Carter and crew drove it into the ground with their multi-leveled conspiracies and plot lines that were designed just to throw viewers off track.

Finally, when asked whether he regretted killing of characters because they now could not come back for this new movie Chjris Carter replied:

“Nobody’s ever really dead in the X-Files.”

As our British writer Niall might say: Cheeky bastard.

X-Files opens on July 25th.

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Yet Another X-Files Movie Call Sheet: BIG Spoiler Here If True!

Niall Browne — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:45:00 +0000

It’s another week so that means it’s time for yet another leaked X-Files call sheet.

I’ve written before about how skeptical I am that these things are being leaked on such a regular basis. Are they being leaked on purpose? Or are they an attempt to throw us off the scent? Knowing Chris Carter, it could easily be either.

However if they are the real deal, then we are getting some interesting information. Although I’d love to get a look at the script, I feel that I’ve already had a glance through it because of the amount of scene descriptions that I’ve read.

The lovely folks at X-Files News have some new pictures of the aforementioned call sheets and as always, if these are accurate they contain some spoilers. One of them is very big, as it involves something very significant that happens to one of the main characters.

So be warned!

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It seems that there are more shenanigans out in the snowy countryside. We discover that Amanda Peet’s character Whitney ends up falling down an elevator shaft (how very “soap opera”) and that scenes take place in a “donor” office. What sort of “donor” office?

Hmmm… interesting.

Now, this could all be total hogwash – planted material that means nothing whatsoever. However if it is real, then we could now have discovered how a main character dies. Now that’s what I call a spoiler!

That’s it for now, but I have to tell you I’m quite proud of myself.

I could have made a crude reference to a shaft and Amanda Peet that could have gained this news item ten times more hits than it will probably get, but I’m not that sort of guy!

X-Files 2 is released on July 25, 2008

Source: X-Files News

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X-Files 2 Movie Mysteries And Consipiricies

Niall Browne — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:20:58 +0000

There are quite a few pieces of X-Files news floating around, so it’s time for a movie update.

First up, the so-called X-Files 2 spoiler picture that I showed you previously is now supposed to be a fake. Movieweb is reporting that it was nothing more than a smokescreen to prevent folks like me from divulging too much plot information.

I’m man enough to admit that I got carried away. It was the werewolf aspect that really got my juices flowing. However, with the recent spate of Wolfman stories that I’ve covered, I can now honestly say that my werewolf itch has been scratched.

However, maybe it’s a double bluff and the film really does involve werewolves. Or maybe I’ve been watching too many Oliver Stone films. We will have to wait and see.

There’s also some good news for fans of the show: X-Files News is reporting that the film will have a presence at the Fangoria horror convention this June and that Mitch Pileggi will be returning to role of Assistant Director Walter Skinner in the new film. This information was gleaned from yet another leaked call-sheet.

This is were I get very suspicious: There seem to be too many leaked call sheets floating around from this production, which means one of two things:

1. Somebody is very bad at their job and they can’t keep these things away from prying eyes.

2. Somebody is very good at their job and they keep passing out phony call-sheets to spread even more disinformation.

X-Files News is also reporting that the budget for the new film is $35 million and that pre-production started in August, and not November as originally believed.

So what does all this mean?

It means that X-Files 2 isn’t a product of the strike, and that the film’s long gestation period had come to a natural conclusion. It would appear that this isn’t a slap-dash film, so we should have a well crafted script and not something that was knocked together to fit a release date (but we all know that Fox wouldn’t do that, cough X-Men 3 cough).

The $35 million budget is also quite low, which would indicate that the film could be very light on special effects, or that the film got a bargain quote form a special effects house. Beat that Industrial Light and Magic!

At least The X-Files is living up to its conspiracy background. It’s difficult to uncover and we don’t know who to believe. One thing is for sure, the truth is out there, and I intend to discover what it is.

X-Files 2 is scheduled to open on July 25th, 2008.

Sources: X-Files News and Movieweb

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Even More X-Files Movie Details

Niall Browne — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:44:40 +0000

It has been a busy week when it comes to news on the new X-Files movie. Today we received an email from Holly at XFilesNews.com with some interesting information.

The site has some pictures of houses in Pemberton that will be used in the film. I know, I know, how is that newsworthy? Well it’s not really, however what is interesting are the details that you can get from the call sheets that have been photographed from the set.

The sheets let us know that all of the main cast members will be present and correct. First up on the call sheet is Bobby Wingood, who is assumed to be David Duchovny and Marylin Ramsey, who is probably Gillian Anderson.

Also we learn that Billy Connolly is on set – possibly playing the character of Father Joe. Is he a priest? Is he somebody’s dad? We will find out soon.

Amanda Peet will possibly play Assistant Special Agent in Charge Whitney and Xzibit may be Agent Drummy while Callum Keith Rennie and Fagin Woodcock (what an unfortunate name) will be “Abductors”.

Now to get a bit spoilerific:

Father Joe uncovers a dead body and the abductors are trying to abduct the character of Monica, played by Xantha Radley.

How much of this information has been put out there to throw us off the scent? Only Chris Carter knows, but if it’s real its an interesting scoop.

As to how this connects to that X-Files picture from last week? I have no idea.

The truth is slowly but surely getting out there, so stay tuned to Screen Rant for further developments.

X-Files 2 opens on July 25th, 2008.

Source: XFilesNews.com

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Huge X-Files 2 Spoiler

Niall Browne — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:58:11 +0000

As you all know, I’m excited about the new X-Files film. I’ve been keeping you posted on developments, however most of the pictures that we have seen have been pictures of the cast standing around looking bored.

All that changed today, and we now have the best behind the scenes pictures yet! However, I do have to warn you: This is an EXTREME SPOILER!

If you want to know as little as possible leading up to the release of the film look away NOW!

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This picture just makes me giddy with excitement.

We’ve been promised a “non mythology” film and by heck they seem to be giving it to us. The last werewolf related X-Files was way back in the first series and it was one of the best episodes in that particular season.

This film is looking more and more promising.

Roll on summer.

Source: Joblo.com

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First Official X-Files Pictures and Chris Carter Speaks

Niall Browne — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:11:03 +0000

Regular readers will know that Screen Rant can’t wait for the new X-Files movie. Well, Heath and myself can’t wait, Vic isn’t as excited. However all that will change come the first trailer. I hope:-)

The first official pictures of the film have been released, and it’s very exciting news, there are loads of action shots of… er, Mulder and Scully walking and looking at a computer.

Okay, nothing exciting there, but X-Files creator and the film’s director Chris Carter told USA Today that the film will not involve the conspiracy plot line that bogged the show down in the last few seasons.

Carter is quoted as saying :

“We want a stand-alone movie, not a mythology conspiracy one.”

This is great news for fans as I believe the first feature suffered because they tried to connect it to the show, and because of this the film doesn’t stand up well on its own (or even beside the series for that matter).

Carter then goes on to say:

“There’s a whole audience I want to introduce X-Files to. There were kids who couldn’t watch it on TV because it was too scary. Now they’re in college. I wanted a movie that everyone could go to.”

Again, this is all good news, and if all goes well we might just have a new franchise starter, much like the original Star Trek film series, only lets hope that it has more consistent quality.

There may not be much to excite Vic, yet, but for fans of the show, this is nothing but good news.

It looks like the publicity machine is gearing up on this one, so stay tuned for more developments.

Source: USA Today

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First X-Files Pictures

Niall Browne — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:52:24 +0000

There are a bunch of new set pictures from X-Files 2 online. There isn’t a lot to see besides David Duchovny, Amanda Peet and Xzibit standing around.

One thing that stands out is that Mulder (Duchovny) is wearing casual clothing, while Peet and Xzibit are wearing suits. This supports the information that came out last week stating that they are F.B.I agents.

And where is Scully?

Gillian Anderson probably had a later casting call – but don’t worry X-Files fans… she is in the film. Here are one of the pictures from the set of the movie:

You can see more images at Xfilesnews.com.

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