X-Men

Vaughn and Co. In For ‘X-Men: First Class’ Sequel

The sequel to X-Men: First Class is definitely happening, with Heat Vision reporting that all the major cast and crew have signed on to be a part of it. A sequel was never really in doubt thanks to the positive critical and commercial reactions to the origins movie. 20th Century Fox are welcoming back Matthew...
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Fassbender Talks ‘X-Men: First Class 2′

We’ve already heard what Charles Xavier AKA James McAvoy has to say on the subject of a sequel to X-Men: First Class – if it happens and has a good script then he’s in – and now it’s the turn of Michael Fassbender, who plays Erik Lensherr in the prequel. The relationship, which begins sweetly...
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McAvoy Talks ‘X-Men: First Class 2′

X-Men: First Class 2, anyone? James McAvoy is interested. We have already had some movement on a sequel to this summer blockbuster, with Simon Kinberg having been hired to write a screenplay for the follow-up. But nothing is yet concrete, with Fox choosing a more cautious approach than other when it comes to announcing sequels...
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‘X-Men: First Class 2′ On Way?

Is a sequel to X-Men: First Class on the way? Yes, most definitely. According to Superhero Hype, Simon Kinberg has been hired to write the screenplay. And you don’t tend to hire a writer to write a screenplay for a movie that isn’t happening. X-Men: First Class was a decent film, although there were elements...
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Byrne Unsure On More ‘X-Men’

X-Men: First Class was a decent film. A lot of people absolutely adored it, while I merely thought it was a good start. I do want to see more of the story of how the X-Men came to be though, and I’d always assumed this would be a trilogy of movies. However, Rose Byrne, who...
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James McAvoy Latest To Dismiss 3D

The Hollywood elite are now lining up to take potshots at the fascination with 3D, especially those movies which are filmed in normal 2D and then converted in post-production in an attempt to up ticket prices and generate bigger box office returns. Following hot on the heels of Green Lantern director Martin Campbell and X-Men...
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‘X-Men: First Class’ Movie Review

More than any X-Men movie to date, First Class has split opinion. Some people adore it, consider it a triumphant rebooting of a tired series, and the best X-Men movie yet, while others have described it as a lackadaisical, by-the-numbers stroll through the back story of some truly interesting characters. I can see how both...
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‘X-Men’ Producer Latest To Diss 3D

Last week Martin Campbell, director of The Green Lantern, criticized 3D and the way in which it has become the default for all films. And now X-Men producer Laura Shuler Donner has done the same, claiming there is “too much 3D right now.” Do we have the rumblings of an industry backlash? According to Digital...
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McAvoy Wants More ‘X-Men’ Prequels

I haven’t yet seen X-Men: First Class but judging by the reviews I’ve read so far it’s one not to missed by any fans of the comics, the characters, or the original trilogy of movies. In short, it’s been deemed fantastic, possibly the best X-Men movie to date. I must admit to getting the impression...
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No Stan Lee ‘X-Men’ Cameo Shocker!

Stan Lee isn’t going to appear in X-Men: First Class! Dun, dun, duuunnn. Or maybe he is. Huh? Mr. Cameo himself, Stan Lee, recently tweeted, “Incredible as it may seemeth, NO CAMEO doth appear of thy beloved Generalissimo in ‘X-Men 1st Class!’ I pause whilst thy shock sinketh in.” Wow. However, he followed that up...
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McAvoy “To Bury” Patrick Stewart’s Professor X In ‘X-Men: First Class’

The three X-Men films that make up the X-Men Trilogy are astoundingly good. They’re old-school comic-book movies done right. I even liked the third one even though many people didn’t seem to. Maybe I’m just a sucker for mindless action flicks. Which would explain why I liked the first Transformers movie as well. One of...
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Magneto No More Due To ‘First Class’

Don’t expect there to be an X-Men Origins movie focused on Magneto anytime soon. In fact, it’s unlikely there ever will be. Why? Because the forthcoming X-Men Origins: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn, has covered some of the ground already, making a Magneto movie somewhat surplus to requirements. That is, at least, according to...
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Jackman Drops ‘Avon Man’ For ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2′

Here’s a question for you: If you were a Hollywood A-List actor, would you choose a comedy which sees your character become an Avon man, or would you choose to play Wolverine for the fifth time in a new X-Men movie guaranteed to be a global hit? A tough one, eh. No, not really. If...
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Matthew Vaughn Predicts End Of Superhero Movies Fast Approaching

Matthew Vaughn is a man now inherently wrapped up with the superhero genre. He’s already delivered Kick-Ass, a satiric take on the whole thing, and he’s now hard at work on X-Men: First Class, the X-Men prequel due to be released next summer. However, in a recent interview with The L.A. Times, Vaughn expressed his...
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James McAvoy Is Young Professor Charles Xavier In ‘X-Men: First Class’

It looks as though things are finally coming together for X-Men: First Class, the X-Men Trilogy prequel movie which charts the the friendship between the young Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr, before they both realize the full extent of their powers, become Professor X and Magneto respectively, and choose very different paths in life. The...
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