Varios rumores

-No hay director confirmado aun, después de la "espantada" de Singer. Se habla de Josh Wedom o Alex Proyas. En breve la FOX eligirá.

-Simos Kingberg es el guionista.

-De momento no hay ningún actor que haya firmado (Famke Jansen y Halle Berry son dudas, sobre todo la segunda), pero ya hay varios que comentan que la fecha del rodaje sería a partir de Junio del 2005 (Patrick Steward, por ejemplo).

-La productora Lauren S. Donner ha confirmado que esta tercera parte irá sobre la saga de Fénix Oscura

-David Benioff será el guionista del spin-off de Lobezno. Se rumorea que Pícara puede ser su compañera de aventuras.

Joss Whedon to Talk About X-Men 3

'Rafferty Rulz' pointed us to this site where "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" creator Joss Whedon says he will talk about politics and X-Men 3 this Sunday, October 24th.

The truth about the X-Men is...much less important than this election. Much less important than putting someone in the White House who knows the difference between leading and bullying. I'm here to confirm that I will be doing the phone-party on Saunday and I'm urging any and everyone to attend one or even host one. (Highstakes2004.com.) I plan to be incredibly funny and insightful, or mention some people who have been in the past. We can talk about politics, we can talk about Buffy, we can talk about car maintenence (though I'll mostly just listen at that point) and I will once and for all tell you all what IS going on with the X-Men. And then we can talk about politics some more.

Len Wiseman Up for Wolverine?

Cinescape is reporting the rumor that Underworld director Len Wiseman may be up for Wolverine.

We've heard from a trustworthy source that UNDERWORLD director Len Wiseman has been approached about directing the WOLVERINE movie. How long ago Wiseman was offered the job, whether he's the only director being offered the gig and what his answer was (or even if one has been given by Wiseman) all remain unknown. All we know is that he's been asked.

Wiseman is currently directing Underworld 2. David Benioff is writing the script for the "X-Men" spin-off

William Stryker Not Gone Yet?

DVD Bits talked to Brian Cox, who says that we may not have seen the last of William Stryker yet.

I'm not necessarily dead in X-Men. No no no. I may re-emerge. Unlike this film, I'm definitely history in this film. I don't mind doing those films. That's why I didn't mind doing two films like this. I don't see this as a franchise as such. I think they're good films and these are good filmmakers. Frank has done a great job in producing these films. I think Bryan Singer is a really good film-maker to work with. That's the thing I get out of it is
the work experience with that.

Turner Writing Magneto X-Men Spin-Off


20th Century Fox has set Sheldon Turner (The Longest Yard) to write Magneto, an action-thriller based on the villainous character played in the first two "X-Men" films by Ian McKellen, reports Variety.

The project marks the second extension of the studio's "X-Men" comic book franchise. The move follows a Fox deal with Troy screenwriter David Benioff to write Wolverine, who is played by Hugh Jackman in the films.

The studio is developing the spin-offs as they separately develop X-Men 3. Simon Kinberg is writing the third installment. Magneto will likely be produced by the "X-Men" duo of Lauren Shuler Donner and Marvel Studios' Avi Arad.

The original "X-Men" film began with a prologue that showed Magneto as a child being led to a concentration camp by Nazis, and that is the period in which the new film will take place. Since the character will be seen almost exclusively in his formative years, it is not clear whether McKellen will be in the film at all, says the trade.

"I pitched a film that is almost 'The Pianist' meets 'X-Men,' about a guy who, after watching his family slaughtered, has an awakening of his powers and seeks revenge," Turner said.

The storyline will heavily involve Professor X (played by Patrick Stewart in the films). That character was a soldier in the allied force that liberated the concentration camps. The professor meets Magneto after the war, and while they bond over the realization that they are alike in their special powers, their differences soon turn them into enemies

Más noticias

La productora Lauren Shuler Donner habló para SciFi Wire sobre este proyecto y dio unos cuantos datos nuevos: "He tenido una conversación con Bryan (el director) hoy... Estamos muy seguros de que Lobezno volverá (...) Estoy deseando incluir a Bestia y me encantaría añadir a Gámbito, porque él es un tipo muy "cool". Y hay algunas muy buenas ideas para el casting de Gámbito". Otro de los temas referentes al reparto son las dudas sobre el regreso de Halle Berry, Shuler Donner dijo que su personaje, Tormenta, tendría mucha más relevancia para convencer así a la actriz para su regreso. "Realmente lo espero, porque adoro trabajar con ella. Sólo escribiremos un realmente buen papel para ella, con lo que ella está de acuerdo, y nos aseguraremos de que eso suceda".

Respecto a la línea argumental comentó que en buena parte seguirá la historia del Fénix, que aparece en los cómics, y que se intuye al final de X-Men 2 con la desaparición de Jean Grey en llamas y la silueta que aparece luego en el agua.

Los guionistas de la segunda entrega, Michael Dougherty y Dan Harris repetirán su trabajo.

Las fechas previstas para el rodaje son para Junio de 2005 con un probable estreno el 2 de Mayo de 2006.

FÉNIX OSCURA EN X-MEN 3

“Probablemente estaré ahí” contestaba la holandesa Famke Janssen en relación a la posibilidad de retomar su papel de Jean Grey en la tercera entrega de X-Men, aún sin director. “Algunas personas están obligadas por contrato. Yo no. Yo hago una secuela porque tengo ganas de hacerla. Espero que contraten a un buen director o que mi papel sea divertido”.

Poco se sabe de esta nueva entrega, escrita por Simon Kinberg (XXX 2: State Of The Union, Los 4 Fantásticos), pero parece más que probable que se retome la saga de Fénix Oscura: el lado más malvado de Jean Grey, con sus poderes telepáticos multiplicados y con una mala leche que te cagas. “He oído cosas como ésa – comenta Janssen – pero hay que tener en cuenta que hay que intentar atraer a un gran espectro de personas para que vuelvan a ver una nueva secuela. Si se hace una película de uno de los X-Men, será de Lobezno, porque el es personaje principal. Pero por lo que yo he oído, Jean Grey tendrá un papel muy destacado”.

The Future of the "X-Men" Franchise

XMenFilms has been provided with a little info about the "X-Men" franchise's future from a 20th Century Fox representative. They confirm that nothing on the X3 director/plot, has yet to emerge so we must await official announcements regarding that:

"Firstly, there have been rumors amongst the fandom that "Wolverine" may be filmed before X3 - that's false. Finishing the X-MEN trilogy is the top priority of 20th Century Fox, but spin-off films are being developed at the same time. As most know, "Wolverine" and "Magneto" are also in early development.

By the producers and studio request, the weather controlling mutant known as Storm (Ororo Munroe) is currently being included in the X3 film screenplay on a provisional basis. The role is being written with the idea that it can easily be switched out for another character under the circumstances that actress, Halle Berry cannot return.

Should the actress return, the role will likely be expanded to that equal of the other main cast members, in future drafts of the screenplay. It is also possible that the role could possibly remain small for a cameo appearance. Or could the role be recast? This is still being worked out, and won't congeal until main cast members are asked to return.

The studio is set on getting X3 out for a 2006 release. Even though Avi Arad or Marvel Enterprises has listed a May release date, the month of May has been put in question, so changes in release date are a strong possibility. It all depends on the director and shooting locations. A Winter 2006 release is not even being thought about, so nix that idea."

Patrick Stewart on X-Men 3

TrekWeb reports that SpaceView magazine has a new interview with Patrick Stewart who talked about returning as Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men 3:

Everyone, my colleagues and I, we are all very pleased to be involved on this film. The filming would have to begin June 2005, because 20th Century Fox plans to release X-MEN 3 in July 2006. And it is not that simple to get all the cast together again. Unfortunately, Bryan Singer will not be involved this time, because he is directing the new SUPERMAN movie. And, as I said, is not certain that all the actors will be returning. But I am sure that Hugh Jackman will be back. He is such a crazy actor! I just saw him on stage in New York where he delivered such an extraordinary performance.