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‘The Wolverine’ Snags A Summer 2013 Release Date

Fox has officially settled on a July 2013 release date for ‘The Wolverine’, which sees the titular mutant (Hugh Jackman) on a new adventure in Japan.

by Sandy Schaefer | Feb 7, 201235 Comments
Matthew Vaughn To Direct ‘X-Men: First Class 2′

20th Century Fox has finally closed a deal with Matthew Vaughn to direct the ‘X-Men: First Class’ sequel, which will also be produced by Bryan Singer.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jan 30, 201264 Comments
10 Badass Characters Neutered by Their Sequels

No one likes watching their favorite tough guy (or girl) lose their edge as a franchise progresses. Here are 10 badass characters who were eventually neutered in sequels.

by Chris Schrader | Dec 22, 2011194 Comments
X-Men: First Class 2 Will Heavily Focus on Charles Xavier

Star James McAvoy speaks about director Matthew Vaughn’s ideas for the ‘X-Men: First Class’ sequel and how it’ll explore the transformation of Charles Xavier into Professor X.

by Rob Keyes | Nov 21, 201184 Comments
Michael Fassbender Talks ‘X-Men: First Class’ Sequel & ‘RoboCop’ Remake

Read on to learn about Michael Fassbender’s hopes for the ‘X-Men: First Class’ sequel – and whether or not he is interested in headlining the ‘RoboCop’ remake.

by Sandy Schaefer | Nov 14, 201126 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Sequel Snags ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Writer

‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ and ‘Sherlock Holmes’ writer Simon Kinberg has been hired to write the script for the ‘X-Men: First Class’ sequel.

by Kofi Outlaw | Nov 3, 201144 Comments
James Mangold Talks ‘The Wolverine’: An Unconventional Superhero Movie

‘Wolverine’ helmer James Mangold discusses how the project will vary from previous ‘X-Men’ flicks – and why fans should be pleased with the different approach.

by Sandy Schaefer | Oct 30, 201142 Comments
X-Men Regenesis NYCC ’11: Wolverine & the X-Men, Uncanny X-Men & More

At NYCC ’11, Marvel held its ‘X-Men: Regenesis’ panel showcasing the new ‘X-Men’ and X-Men-related comics, including ‘Wolverine and the X-Men,’ ‘Uncanny X-Men’, Age of Apocalypse, and more.

by Ben Moore | Oct 17, 201130 Comments
Hugh Jackman On ‘The Wolverine,’ ‘X-Men: First Class’ & ‘X-Men 4′

Hugh Jackman recently talked about ‘The Wolverine’ — why Darren Aronofsky left — his ad-libbed ‘X-Men: First Class’ cameo, and the chances (or lack thereof) that he’ll appear in an ‘X-Men 4.’

by Ben Moore | Sep 27, 2011109 Comments
‘Live Free or Die Hard’ Scriber Hired To Rewrite ‘The Wolverine’

Mark Bomback (Live Free or Die Hard) has been hired on to rework Christopher McQuarrie’s script for ‘The Wolverine’. Read on to learn what Marvel villainess might be appearing in the film.

by Sandy Schaefer | Sep 1, 201123 Comments
VFX Legend John Dykstra On ‘X-Men: First Class’, ‘Spider-Man’ & ‘Caddyshack’ Gophers

Legendary visual effects supervisor John Dykstra (X-Men: First Class) discusses his career, the evolution of visual effects, and that gopher in ‘Caddyshack’.

by Mike Eisenberg | Aug 31, 20117 Comments
The True Life of a Superhero at Comic-Con Through Images

Comic-Con may be over, but that doesn’t me we can’t still have some fun. Take a candid look at what some of your favorite superheros (and other fictional characters) do on their day off.

by Anthony Ocasio | Jul 29, 20115 Comments
Rose Byrne Talks ‘X-Men: First Class’ Sequel

Rose Byrne, the actress who played Moira MacTaggert in ‘X-Men: First Class,’ talked about the possibility of a sequel directed by Matthew Vaughn.

by Ben Moore | Jul 29, 201184 Comments
5 Fictional Movie Teachers We Wish We Had

Cameron Diaz will show the world what a Bad Teacher is, but we’ve picked 5 of our favorite fictional movie teachers whose classes we would love to enroll in.

by Mike Eisenberg | Jun 22, 2011156 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 19th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of June 17th, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | Jun 19, 201185 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 12th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of June 10th, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | Jun 12, 201124 Comments
5 Things We Learned From ‘X-Men: First Class’

After all the hype and the hate, ‘X-Men: First Class’ was a movie that didn’t fully validate the naysayers or the true believers. Check out 5 things we learned from watching this much-debated film come to fruition.

by Kofi Outlaw | Jun 7, 2011748 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 5th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of June 3, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.

by Niall Browne | Jun 5, 201163 Comments
SR Pick [Video]: I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC: Green Lantern vs. X-Men: First Class

Bad CGI and continuity errors are debated in this hilarious installment of the ‘I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC’ video series – featuring ‘Green Lantern’ vs. ‘X-Men: First Class’.

by Rob Frappier | Jun 3, 201117 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Spoilers Discussion

Want to talk about ‘X-Men: First Class’ without worrying about spoiling the movie for others? This is the place!

by Kofi Outlaw | Jun 3, 2011234 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Review

Is ‘X-Men: First Class’ the disaster a lot of fans predicted, or the surprise hit of the summer? Read our review to find out.

by Kofi Outlaw | Jun 3, 2011246 Comments
The Wolverine: A Look At 8 Potential Directors

Twentieth Century Fox is reportedly looking into a shortlist of 8 directors to replace Darren Aronofsky in helming ‘Wolverine 2.’ Let’s look at the options.

by Rob Keyes | May 27, 201140 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’: January Jones is Scorching Hot as Emma Frost [Updated]

If summer isn’t hot enough for you yet, take a look at these new images of ‘Mad Men’ star January Jones in her tightly-clad costumes as Emma Frost in ‘X-Men: First Class’.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 26, 201121 Comments
New ‘X-Men: First Class’ Clips are All About The Action

New clips from ‘X-Men: First Class’ showcase the tense plot and epic action that the film will offer.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 26, 201133 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Cast on Rushed Schedules, Comic Book Research & Bad Posters

The cast of ‘X-Men: First Class’ sat down to talk about all things X-Men – including comic book source material, worries about the rushed X-prequel and those terrible photoshopped posters.

by Ben Moore | May 26, 201134 Comments
Michael Fassbender Talks Playing James Bond After Daniel Craig

Actor Michael Fassbender – who plays Magneto in ‘X-Men: First Class’ – talks about playing James Bond after Daniel Craig’s tenure is over – whenever that may be.

by Ben Moore | May 25, 201173 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Sequel Ideas Emerge

‘X-Men: First Class’ director Matthew Vaughn explains his idea for the next film’s opening scene and reveals that only one new mutant may be joining the roster.

by Chris Schrader | May 24, 2011115 Comments
New ‘X-Men: First Class’ Clip, Featurette & Cast Interviews

X-Men movie mania is here: today we have a new sneak-peek featurette for ‘X-Men: First Class’, video interviews with the cast and crew, and a new clip featuring the meeting of a young Charles Xavier and Mystique.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 24, 201136 Comments
Stan Lee Reveals ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Cameo, No ‘X-Men: First Class’ Cameo

Stan Lee has spilled the beans regarding his cameo in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’, and revealed that he won’t be making an appearance in ‘X-Men: First Class’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 23, 201127 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Early Reviews Are Positive

The first impressions about the much-debated ‘X-Men: First Class’ are hitting the Web. Find out why some critics are saying this re-imagining of the X-Men’s origins is the best film in the entire franchise.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 23, 201189 Comments
Magneto, Mystique & Riptide ‘X-Men: First Class’ Posters

Three new ‘X-Men: First Class’ character posters surface, featuring Magneto, Mystique and Riptide.

by Rob Keyes | May 22, 20119 Comments
International ‘X-Men: First Class’ Character Posters

International ‘X-Men: First Class’ one-sheets place the spotlight on key mutant characters including Angel, Azazel, Beast, Emma Frost, Havok and Charles Xavier.

by Rob Keyes | May 21, 201127 Comments
New ‘X-Men: First Class’ Clip: Beast Gets Acrobatic

A new ‘X-Men: First Class’ clip shows how Hank McCoy, a.k.a. Beast (Nicholas Hoult) comes to join the X-Men and first displays his radical mutation.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 18, 201155 Comments
X-Jet Takes A Tumble in New ‘X-Men: First Class’ TV Spot

Another new TV spot for ‘X-Men: First Class’ reveals a brief glimpse of the mutant team’s custom Blackbird not doing what it was designed to do.

by Rob Keyes | May 14, 201123 Comments
New X-Men: First Class Clip is Magical

A new TV spot and an entirely new clip for ‘X-Men: First Class’ reveals a scene where Xavier and Mystique convince the U.S. Government that mutants are real.

by Rob Keyes | May 11, 201157 Comments
X-Men: First Class TV Spot & French Trailer

A new TV spot and French trailer for ‘X-Men: First Class’ give fans an even younger look at the main characters and much more Magneto.

by Rob Keyes | May 10, 201135 Comments
X-Men: First Class: Mystique Trailer

The latest ‘X-Men: First Class’ character trailer features Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence playing a younger yet more complex version of Mystique, the shape-shifting mutant femme fatale.

by Kofi Outlaw | May 6, 201129 Comments
X-Men: First Class: Banshee, Beast & Havok Trailers

To help introduce some of the supporting mutants of ‘X-Men: First Class,’ Fox has released character trailers focusing in on Banshee, Beast and Havok.

by Rob Keyes | May 5, 201191 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Hellfire Club Banner, Poster & DVD Set

Fox releases a familiar international poster for ‘X-Men: First Class’ alongside a UK banner featuring the Hellfire Club, while a French site offers a leaked image of the DVD/Blu-ray collection.

by Rob Keyes | May 4, 201134 Comments
Screen Rant’s 2011 Summer Movie Preview

‘Tis the season again movie fans – and we’ve got your guide to the all the films that will be keeping you out of the sunshine and packed in a cool theater throughout the summer of 2011.

by Kofi Outlaw | Apr 29, 201173 Comments
New ‘X-Men: First Class’ Character Details & Poster

New details and descriptions of the ‘X-Men: First Class’ main cast have been released- along with yet another lackluster movie poster.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 27, 201124 Comments
New ‘X-Men: First Class’ Trailer Offers More Mutants & Story

A brand new extended ‘X-Men: First Class’ trailer offers new footage of story elements, characters, mutant powers and more!

by Rob Keyes | Apr 27, 2011145 Comments
Bryan Singer Talks ‘X-Men: First Class’ Story, Timeline & Characters

Producer Bryan Singer discusses the details of ‘X-Men: First Class,’ while holding back on his ideas for potential sequels.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 20, 2011122 Comments
Somewhat New International ‘X-Men: First Class’ Trailer

The latest trailer for ‘X-Men: First Class’ offers a few glimpses at never-before-seen scenes, but remains remarkably similar to previous trailers.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 20, 201143 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Sets Up Sequels

Director Matthew Vaughn and star James McAvoy share their thoughts and hopes for where sequels to ‘X-Men: First Class’ may take us.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 13, 201171 Comments
International ‘X-Men: First Class’ Trailer (in English)

The latest version of the international ‘X-Men: First Class’ trailer maintains the English dubs and its epicness.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 10, 201146 Comments
Cool Retro ‘X-Men: First Class’ Opening Credits Sequence

An amazing fan-made 1960s style opening sequence for ‘X-Men: First Class’ brings fans into the mood and atmosphere of the era the film takes place.

by Rob Keyes | Apr 5, 201127 Comments
Superhero Movie Showdown: Thor, X-Men, Green Lantern & Captain America

Which one of these big budget comic book-based films is poised to be the best superhero movie of summer 2011?

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 4, 2011206 Comments
James McAvoy Speaks Openly on X-Men: First Class Story

James McAvoy reveals spoilerish details on the story, relationships, action and characters of ‘X-Men: First Class.’

by Rob Keyes | Mar 31, 201129 Comments
James Marsden Talks X-Men 4 & 5, Off Camera Death in X-Men 3

James Marsden (Hop) talks about wanting to reprise his role as Cyclops in ‘X-Men 4′ and ’5,’ and discusses his off camera death in Brett Ratner’s ‘X-Men: The Last Stand.’

by Ben Moore | Mar 31, 201189 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Opening Scene Description, Casting & Cameo Updates

We have a SPOILER-FILLED description about the opening scene of Matthew Vaughn’s ‘X-Men: First Class’. Plus, there’s a surprise cameo in the film. The question is, who?

by Ben Moore | Mar 31, 201164 Comments
Hugh Jackman Promises Wolverine 2 Director ‘As Good’ as Aronofsky

Hugh Jackman shares his determination in making ‘The Wolverine’ a quality film and promises not to settle for anything less than a director ‘as good’ as Darren Aronofsky.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 29, 201168 Comments
X-Men 4 & 5 in Active Development

Producer Lauren Shuler-Donner explains that X-Men 4 & 5 are still in ‘active development.’ Who will return to star and who should direct?

by Rob Keyes | Mar 28, 2011236 Comments
Is ‘X-Men: First Class’ Closer to The Comic Books Than Fans Think?

A lot of fans are upset that Matthew Vaughn’s ‘X-Men: First Class’ seems to have little regard for X-Men comic book continuity, but the movie may be drawing more from the comics than fans think.

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 16, 201166 Comments
Should Hollywood Listen to Fanboys About Comic Book Movies?

Fanboys have a lot of opinions to share when it comes to comic book/superhero movies – but should Hollywood be listening?

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 15, 2011161 Comments
‘X-Men: First Class’ Russian Trailer: New Footage, More Mutants

A Russian trailer for ‘X-Men: First Class’ gives us a more extensive look at the story, mutants, and special effects of Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men prequel.

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 15, 201135 Comments
X-Men Anime Trailer, Images, Artwork & Plot Details

Marvel and Madhouse’s next anime series is about to premiere – take a look at trailer, story, artwork and images from the upcoming ‘X-Men’ anime.

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 10, 201127 Comments
New ‘X-Men: First Class’ Image Feat. Emma Frost & Sebastian Shaw

A new still from prequel ‘X-Men: first Class’ from depicts Emma Frost (January Jones) and Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon) in their secret Hellfire Club lair.

by Rob Keyes | Mar 2, 201122 Comments
International ‘X-Men: First Class’ Posters Offer a Glimpse at the Future

Two international posters for ‘X-Men: First Class’ have been released, featuring the young Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lensherr/Magneto (Michael Fassbender).

by Sandy Schaefer | Feb 28, 201173 Comments
Nicholas Hoult Talks Beast In ‘X-Men: First Class’

Nicholas Hoult has opened up about his approach to playing Beast in ‘X-Men: First Class’, and how the movie will feel like a James Bond flick.

by Sandy Schaefer | Feb 24, 201122 Comments

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