You may have read that Bryan Singer mentioned this possibility in a recent interview.Here's what i wrote on the subject (in my review of Wolverine):
"What i would want to see is X-Men 4, a true sequel to X3.The reception to The Last Stand was lukewarm and many think that the series reached its peak with X2, and so it's argued that there is no reason for another sequel and if there was possibility for such a movie, new contracts with the actors and actresses would be needed, which means new negotiations and maybe higher cost.However, i would like to see, after some spin-offs, a true X-Men sequel, ideally with most of the cast and Bryan Singer returning.I think that there many good stories that deserve to be told.I know that it's probably not going to happen, though you can never be certain for anything."
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Bryan Singer returning to X-Men?
Sunday, May 10, 2009
X-Men OrIgins: Wolverine and the future of the series
Three years after X-Men 3: The Last Stand, Wolverine is the first movie in a series of spin-offs.Hugh Jackman reprises his role and he's also a producer.Until its release, many things happened, from disagreements between the director and the studio to a leak of a work in progress version in file-sharing sites.Despite all this, the expectations were relatively high.So, does it deliver or does it disappoint?
The answer to the previous question is somewhere in the middle.The origins of Wolverine are established decently, but not without missteps.There are moments where you think that the filmakers achieved what they set out to do and other moments where you think that this isn't the origin story that you wanted or that you expected.And that's exactly the main flaw of the movie, the fact that it's an uneven one.There are certainly well-filmed, impressive, and emotional scenes, and the perfomances are decent (Liev Schreiber as Sabretooth stands out).Overall, there was potential, which to some level was wasted.
What's the reason for this outcome?Is it because you remove the mystery behind a character and you try to explain and eventually you fail?Is it because there isn't material, which could function as a basis for a decent story?As far the last question is concerned, it could be argued that there is plenty of material, which would be more than enough for a decent movie.
With a Wolverine sequel (set in Japan), a Magneto spin-off, a Deadpool spin-off and X-Men First Class already in development, it's evident where the series is going.This concept (of origin stories) is interesting, keeps the franchise fresh and ensures a steady source of revenue for the studio (with lesser cost, if the characters are recast).While i'm not opposed to all these spin-offs (if the execution is better than Wolverine), i have some reservations.My main reservation is about X-Men: First Class.I think that it's too soon for such a movie, even it's still in the early stages of development.But with all the remakes/reboots/spin-offs of recent years and of the future ,it's understandable why the studio would follow that concept.What i would want to see is X-Men 4, a true sequel to X3.The reception to The Last Stand was lukewarm and many think that the series reached its peak with X2, and so it's argued that there is no reason for another sequel and if there was possibility for such a movie, new contracts with the actors and actresses would be needed, which means new negotiations and maybe higher cost.However, i would like to see, after some spin-offs, a true X-Men sequel, ideally with most of the cast and Bryan Singer returning.I think that there many good stories that deserve to be told.I know that it's probably not going to happen, though you can never be certain for anything.
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wolverine 2, and other Hugh Jackman projects
Variety reports that Fox, along with Hugh Jackman and Seed Productions, has begun to plan the sequel (after the $87m opening weekend gross of Wolverine) , although a writer has yet to be hired. It will focus on the Japanese-set storyline, where his character – in an effort to control his bestial ways – trains in the way of the samurai, and also falls in love with the daughter of a Yakuza crime lord.
Three other projects with Hugh Jackman involved are also mentioned.
Drive – An adaptation of the James Sallis novel revolving around a man (Jackman) who drives race cars by day and getaway cars by night.
Personal Security- A movie about a tough New York cop forced to bodyguard a spoilt heiress.
Carousel-A remake of the Rogers and Hammerstein musical.
[via IGN]
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
X-Men spin-offs, Constantine 2 update
X-Men producer Lauren Shuler Donner talked to Sci Fi Wire about the status of future spin-offs in the franchise.She said that the production of Magneto, for which a script exists, and of the Deadpool spin-off,depends on the success of X-Men Origins: Wolverine.She also said that the first draft of the script of X-Men: First Class (another spin-off, which will feature younger X-Men) is still being written (by Josh Schwartz).Finally,she mentioned that the production company is looking for a writer for Constantine 2. Read more!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Bryan Singer on Superman:Man of Steel
By Jordan Hoffman,movieblog.ugo.com
December 4,2008
I just got off the phone with big shot Hollywood filmmaker Bryan Singer who’s newest film Valkyrie is coming out on December 25th. We spoke at length about the film, about Tom Cruise, about why people lose their minds with gossip about Tom Cruise and what it is like working with a man who can’t sneeze without being on the front page of the New York Post. (See pic above for Singer on the set working with said man.) We’ll have a full transcript of the conversation soon, but I wanted to get something to you as quickly as possible: Bryan Singer on Superman: Man of Steel:
Jordan Hoffman: Bryan, I have to ask you…..The Man of Steel! Superman!
Bryan Singer: I couldn’t – I wish I had an answer.
JH: I’m strapping you to a lie detector right now.
BS: (laughs) Yeah?
JH: You feel that on your arm?
BS: Yeah, yeah.
JH: That’s me strapping a lie detector to you.
BS: Okay.
JH: Tell me something about Superman and you and your relationship together.
BS: I love Superman and I can not tell you anything else. I, uh……
JH: Would you like to tell me something else? But you simply can’t?
BS: I can’t, I….no-no I wish I could! Yeah! I wish I could, but there’s nothing I have to tell. I’ve got a world tour (laughs) press tour on Valkyrie, a premiere in New York, uh –
JH: But there is talk of a new film, though. Are you officially involved in this talk of the new film?
BS: I am not officially involved in the talk, no.
JH: But when talk happens they’ll call you.
BS: Well it’s, you know, I have relationships with Warner Brothers and with the character and, and, and, and it’s just the way things work out.
JH: But you are not divorced from Superman at this point.
BS: No.
JH: All right. Read more!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Comic Franchises For Fox?X-Men spin-offs and Daredevil reboot
by Orlando Parfitt, IGN UK
UK, September 10, 2008
Variety has let slip some interesting gossip regarding Fox's plans for future superhero movies.
In an artcle about the studio's less than-profitable summer line-up, it reveals that Fox has decided to look into the remaining comic book characters they have the rights to in an effort to replicate their rival's success.
Aparently one idea is a Young X-Men project that, similar to the animated series X-Men: Evolution, will follow the main characters as teenagers.
A second idea is a spin-off based around Deadpool -- the wisecracking mercenary from the upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine (which Fox will release next summer) to be played by Ryan Reynolds.
The final possibility mentioned by the trade mag is a reboot of the Daredevil franchise, which ground to a halt after only one instalment when Ben Affleck played the blind superhero back in 2003.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
SDCC 2008 X-Men Origins:Wolverine Interviews
Photo:Empire
AP Entertainment cought up with Hugh Jackman and Stan Lee at Comic-Con to discuss the new film.
Source:Associated Press
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