Twentieth Century Fox has clawed out a May 1, 2009, date for the release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a spinoff movie starring Hugh Jackman, which director Gavin Hood begins shooting later this year, Variety reported.
Wolverine is expected to feature many other mutants, including some new to the film franchise and some from one or more of the three X-Men films, the trade paper reported.
Liev Schreiber is reportedly in final talks to take on the role of a younger version of nemesis William Stryker, played by Brian Cox in X2.
This is the first time a title has been confirmed for the next chapter in the lucrative film franchise, based on the Marvel comic series. There's been much speculation about the spinoff, which gained speed when the studio finalized deals with Jackman (who reprises the role he played in the three X-Men movies), Hood and writer David Benioff, who penned the script.
Wolverine will explore Wolverine's violent and romantic past and his complex relationship with Victor Creed and the ominous Weapon X program, as well as his encounters with other mutants.
Hood will start shooting in Australia before moving to New Zealand and, later, to New Orleans. The latter location is a clue that the storyline might include New Orleans-based character Gambit, who is able to make objects explode and was a professional thief before joining the X-Men.
"Wolverine" Getting Ready to Shoot
http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2007/10/24/wolverine-getting-ready-to-shoot/
Hugh Jackman may be a bit upset that his new CBS program "Viva! Laughlin" was axed after only two episodes, but he can take some pleasure in knowing that, as far as the big screen is concerned, he is still big box office.
This coming May 1, 2009 he will get his chance to prove again just how big of a ticket draw he can be when the new Marvel Comics major film starring Jackman hits theaters.
Of course, I'm talking about the Wolverine movie that will have Jackman holding the major responsibility of carrying the film all by himself this time without his buddy Storm (Halle Barry) or love interest Jean Grey (Famke Janssen).
The other bit of news is the name of the film has offically been announced. It will be called "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and will center on the early life of Wolverine and may feature appearances by William Stryker, Victor Creed aka Sabretooth, Weapon X, as well as other new and previous mutants from the X-Men cast of characters. Through a series of flashbacks, Logan struggles to find the secrets to his past. After learning little information through the help of Charles Xavier, Logan takes his search even further by learning the full truth of his origin, while also heading in a bold, new direction. There is no official word yet on whether or not Patrick Stewart has come onboard to reprise Xavier, however, Brian Cox is in talks to resume his role as Stryker.
Production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2007 or early 2008.
Smit-McPhee is Young Logan in Wolverine
Source: Superhero Hype!
October 25, 2007
http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6445
11-year-old Romulus, My Father star Kodi Smit-McPhee will play young Logan in 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" spin-off X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Smit-McPhee, pictured below, will start filming his scenes at Fox Studios
The X-Men Origins: Wolverine Synopsis
Source: ComingSoon.net
December 12, 2007
In this announcement at ComingSoon.net about 20th Century Fox's 2009 tentpoles, the studio has revealed the official synopsis for X-Men Origins: Wolverine:
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is set to star Jackman and will be directed by Gavin Hood (Tsotsi, Rendition). The producers are Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter (who produced all three previous "X-Men" films), along with Jackman and his Seed Prods. producing partner, John Palermo. The film will be executive produced by Marvel Films' Kevin Feige.
Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine – written by David Benioff (The Kite Runner, Troy) – tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.
I wonder if they will stick to the "official" Wolverine origin story. It would be cool to see Logan's childhood as depicted in the "Wolverine: Origin" TPB.
I've just started watching the movies. I didn't think I would like them but I have finished the first one and really enjoyed it. Only disopointment was Gambit didn't turn up in the movie.
How are the next 2?
X-Men 2 in my opinion is the best.. three was a popcorn movie.. fun but not much of a story.
I liked all 3 films, but I have to agree that 2 was the best.
While part 3 had some really cool nods to X-Men fans, the overall story drifted a little to far from continuity for my comfort. But I guess that's to be expected when you try to cram plotlines spanning several months or years into a 2 hour film.
(spider-man 3, I'm looking at you.)
I really didn't like in spiderman 3 how he forgave his uncle's murder unstead of defeating him. I thought it was a very bad ending.
I agree with you. Man; don't get me going on Spider-Man 3! While I enjoyed the movie overall, there were a lot of elements that made me cringe. It was kind of lame how they introduced Venom into the story. I don't recall any explaination being given for why the suit was drawn to Peter.
Of course, I can't imagne how the writers could even come close to keeping the Venom origin true to the comics. Explaining how the black suit was picked up by Peter while fighting in a Secret War on a far away planet, all under the watchful eye of an all-powerful alien entity called the Beyonder would have probably left the majority of the audience scratching their heads in confusion. Perhaps the writers should have left the whole Venom storyline out of the movie.
First Look at X-Men Origins: Wolverine!
Source: USA Today
February 14, 2008
USA Today has published this first look at Hugh Jackman as Logan in X-Men Origins: Wolverine! And some quotes...
The film will trace Wolverine's past as he discovers the world of mutants and, ultimately, the ominous Weapon X program, which turns people into living weapons.
Jackman is tight-lipped on plot details, though he says the film will hardly be a one-mutant story.
Wolverine's nemesis Sabretooth "is going to play a big part in it. And there will be a good bit of cameos" of new and familiar mutants, he says. "But you can't give too much away, because fans are pretty hard-core. Their expectations go up a level every time you come out with a new film."
Directed by Gavin Hood and co-starring Liev Schreiber, X-Men Origins: Wolverine hits theaters on May 1, 2009.
Taylor Kitsch is Gambit in Wolverine!
Source: Chaos Bringer
February 19, 2008
Scooper 'Chaos Bringer' has revealed on Superhero Hype!'s message boards that "Friday Night Lights" star Taylor Kitsch will play Gambit (AKA Remy LeBeau) in director Gavin Hood's X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Kitsch has signed a three-picture deal.
He'll be joining Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Liev Schreiber (Sabretooth), Danny Huston (William Stryker) and Lynn Collins (Silver Fox) in the 20th Century Fox release, opening May 1, 2009.
Leading up to the events of X-Men, "Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.
Cast for X-Men Origins: Wolverine Fills Out
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" has lengthend its cast of supermutants, according to Variety.
The biggest kudo of the new breed is Ryan Reynolds ("Smokin' Aces," "Blade: Trinity"). He will portray Deadpool, an assassin with self-healing abilities. Also on hand are Taylor Kitsch ("Friday Night Lights"), who is set to star as Gambit and rap/hip-hop artist will.i.am from the famous group Black Eyed Peas will be John Wraith. Wraith's claim to mutant fame is his ability to teleport. Like Wolverine, he too was a creation from the horrendous experiments done by the Weapon X program.
They join the current existing cast comprised of Hugh Jackman who is, of course the title character, Wolverine,
Liev Schreiber ("The Omen") will play Victor Creed aka Sabretooth, Danny Huston ("30 Days of Night") has been cast as Colonel William Stryker, replacing actor Michael C. Hall, who was originially rumored for the role, and the beautiful Lynn Collins ("The Number 23," "Bug") is Kayla Silver Fox.
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is scheduled for a May 1, 2009 theatrical release.
Monaghan Found on Wolverine
The actor who played Charlie for 3 seasons on the ABC hit SF show "Lost" can now be found on the set of the newest mutant film, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
Dominic Monaghan will star as Barnell in the film. His character is this weird mysterious fellow from Wolverine's foggy past. Barnell, a mutant himself, can make different forms of energy due whatever he wants.
Joining the cast with Monaghan is relative newcomer Daniel Henney. Called Agent Zero, he is a member of the secretive Weapon X program, the place where Wolverine was hatched. Zero is the program's crack marksman and tracker.
Dominic Monahan and Daniel Henney join a cast that includes Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Taylor Kitsch, will.i.am, Lynn Collins and Ryan Reynolds.
This is a worldwide filming event, shooting in locations as vastly different as New Zealand, Australia and New Orleans. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is set for a May 1, 2009 release in most of the world and opens one day earlier in Germany and the Netherlands.
Another new picture from the movie found in "Empire" magazine....
source: http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=22078
I know Wolverine was/is the most popular character in the X-men but I just can't get excited about this film no matter what I read. I hope I like it and am not dissapointed. I would much have preferred another X-Men film. I like ensemble cast movies better I suppose. Cool pic though!
Kevin
Still going to be an ensemble Xmen movie.. there are about five or six other mutants that will be there.. just Wolverine will be the main story.. and to be honest.. he has had a pretty big role in all three prior Xmen movies. I'm looking forward to this movie.
I'm very excited for this film. I've been a long time Marvel Comic reader and Wolverine fan. He has a lot of back story that will make a very interesting movie I think.
X-Men Origins: Magneto is also being made by Donners Company. How many will they do?. Really looking forward to Wolverine, bring it on.
Jackman Talks "Wolverine" & Sequels
By Garth FranklinWednesday, April 30th 2008 8:42am
Whilst this week's Marvel comic adaptation "Iron Man" is making a big selling point of it being more comical and light than your average superhero, next May's superhero movie is expected to be a whole lot darker.
Tonally, I would put it more in the 'Batman Begins' sort of realm. That's sort of where we're headed" Hugh Jackman told MTV News when speaking of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" which he is currently filming for release May 9th 2009. Liev Schreiber, Dominic Monaghan and Ryan Reynolds co-star.
"We are dealing with a character who is probably one of the darker comic book characters ever created. The movie has a lot of fun elements, but there are layers of pain and darkness to this character" he adds.
Would he come back for further sequels? "I really wanted to do this spin-off movie, because I felt we hadn't truly found who this character was. Right now. I feel like I could do another ten or eleven."
Video of the trailer captured at Comic Con 2008. Man this looks great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVp6T7N9HTo
OMG :jawdrop
Does it get any better? ? ? I think not. This is awesome.
wow, that was intense!
Some cool new pics from the Wolverine movie.
More can be found here:
http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?id=62506 (http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?id=62506)
We came up with this idea (well Jen mentioned Chops and me, Kenny and Rick came up with this) that we all grow Wolverine style mutton chops and see who grows the best. Obviously if your work place frowns on such facial hair then i suggest you leave and go somewhere more fun ;) . So how about a wolverine style mutton comeptition. Post ypur photo up and we'll see who wins. And ladies do not think you cannot join in, false style chops are allowed for the ladies and also for young boys who can only grow fluff. I'm growing mine now. ;)
Even though I have a thick beard and you can actually watch it grow I think in real time (LOL), I'll pass on this. Having more than a couple of days growth drives me buggers. Not to mention Lynn doesn't like how it feels rubbing on her face.
Haha, I think my wife would murder me if I tried to do that.
Joe you Canadians are born with facial hair ;) and Rico, i think you'd look a bit like General Zod with a beard. False chops for you boys then ;)
I am desperately trying to get Amy to do this with me. It's not working... :)
Quote from: moyer777 on December 04, 2008, 11:10:33 PM
I am desperately trying to get Amy to do this with me. It's not working... :)
ha ha, brilliant, keep trying.
Trailer is out and all I have to say is OMG
http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/12/15/first-x-men-origins-wolverine-trailer-what-do-you-think/ (http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/12/15/first-x-men-origins-wolverine-trailer-what-do-you-think/)
I saw the trailer with "The Day the Earth Stood Still" the other day. Looked great on the big screen. Going to a great month for films next May!
This looks promising. I think it sucks that it's coming out one week before Star Trek and may have an impact on Trek sales.
Kevin
Quote from: Ktrek on December 15, 2008, 08:42:07 AM
This looks promising. I think it sucks that it's coming out one week before Star Trek and may have an impact on Trek sales.
Kevin
Yeah - but so much better to be second film coming out. The true geeks will have seen Wolverine by the time Trek comes out.
Some cool photos of the upcoming Wolverine movie.
(http://media.movieweb.com/img/C/A/A/PHwq5wwyWFRCAA_m.jpg)
(http://media.movieweb.com/img/P/l/i/PHhTvnjl2ZAPli_m.jpg)
Thats what i look like in the morning before work ;)
"Wolverine" Reshoots In January
By Garth FranklinFriday, January 16th 2009 1:17am
In an interview with the New York Post's Popwrap Blog, "Lost" actor Dominic Monaghan confirmed that he's scheduled to do another ten days of filming in Vancouver at the end of January.
Asked if it's a reshoot or an additional scene, Monaghan says "We're doing a bit of both, more than anything else, it's an additional scene... my character features in a huge set piece with Hugh and Liev [Schreiber]. I think the best thing I can tell you is that it's a flashback scene."
Such extensive reshooting so close to the film's May release date is surprising but not unheard of. The film has been plagued throughout its production by talk of difficulties, mostly distributor 20th Century Fox apparently interfering with director Gavin Hood's dark 1970's-like feature to make it more action-heavy and kid-friendly.
Director Richard Donner's appearance on-set has stemmed talk that his 'advisory capacity' on the production was a little more than that, and more than a few sources who've read the script or been involved in the production have referred to the film's last act as being "a mess".
With the studio under immense pressure to perform this year, the reshoots could actually be a good thing. Collider got in touch with Fox about the talk and the studio replied that the reshoots were "always planned and are intended to capture specific weather conditions".
The site also speculated that a proposed set visit of journos during the reshoots shows that Fox is trying to boost confidence in the property, though the reality there is much more practical - flying a group of American journos to Vancouver is a lot cheaper than flying them all out to Sydney.
this looks awesome
Great cast photo..
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/wolverine.jpg)
Here is a much larger version.
http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/hj-wolverine-big.jpg (http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/hj-wolverine-big.jpg)
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on January 19, 2009, 03:42:32 PM
Great cast photo..
(http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/wolverine.jpg)
Here is a much larger version.
http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/hj-wolverine-big.jpg (http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/hj-wolverine-big.jpg)
Cool. By the way; from left to right:
Deadpool, Gambit, Wolverine, Sabertooth, Silver Fox.
My geek-card upgrade now, please. ;D
"Wolverine" Gets More Deadpool
By Garth FranklinFriday, January 23rd 2009 6:55am
ESB reports that the recent Vancouver reshoots on "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" will focus on one particular character - Deadpool.
Ryan Reynolds plays the Canadian mercenary who was set to originally only cameo in the project. Now it seems that role has been expanded into full-fledged supporting player with "most of the footage shot including Reynolds and Hugh Jackman."
In the comics, the character is also a part of the Weapon X program who acquires regenerative abilities derived from Wolverine himself. In the comics that operation leaves him disfigured and mentally unstable, resorting to him wearing a mask.
Publicity photos of Reynolds as the character however don't show any such mask or disfigurement though it's expected to be depicted in some way in the final film.
Movie Poster
Cant wait for this to come, May will be a very good month for movies with this and star trek
Fox played three 60 second commericals the past few days.. here is one of them.. looks soooooo cooooooolllll
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4512315/12086698 (http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4512315/12086698)
New Trailer is out.. OMG it brought me to tears... this movie is going to be the best X-men ever.. Gambit is AWESOME!!!!
http://www.mtv.com/videos/movie-trailers/347877/x-men-origins-wolverine.jhtml (http://www.mtv.com/videos/movie-trailers/347877/x-men-origins-wolverine.jhtml)
that was so awesome. This movie is going to be great!
Looks very cool! It looks like a combination of material EXTREMELY faithful to the comics origin (like the young James Howlett/Wolverine scenes), and some stuff that veers WAY off from comic continuity (Wolverine discovers Scott Summers?!? WTF?!?). All in all, it looks like this movie is going to kick some butt! I'm looking forward to it! :)
The movie looks amazing, and in my humble opinion, I think that it will definitely be an improvement over the last movie. And I gotta admit, I may be a fan of Hugh, but I'm really excited to see what Liev Schriber and Ryan Reynolds have to give. :)
Yeah, how did Wolverine discover Scott now?!? Bad idea!! lol
Great trailer and I'm really looking forward to it!
King
Quote from: wraith1701 on March 05, 2009, 04:01:15 PM
Looks very cool! It looks like a combination of material EXTREMELY faithful to the comics origin (like the young James Howlett/Wolverine scenes), and some stuff that veers WAY off from comic continuity (Wolverine discovers Scott Summers?!? WTF?!?). All in all, it looks like this movie is going to kick some butt! I'm looking forward to it! :)
That isn't necessarily true from the trailer. Keep in mind Wolverine is much older than any of the other X-Men. It's possible he might have run into some of them when they were growing up. It's very hard to tell what time/year many of the scenes are in the trailer. It's even possible that isn't Scott. And if it is, that doesn't mean Wolverine discovers him or finds him before the Professor.
Whoa....That was one of the coolest trailers EVER! I am stoked to see this movie!
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on March 05, 2009, 07:39:40 AM
New Trailer is out.. OMG it brought me to tears... this movie is going to be the best X-men ever.. Gambit is AWESOME!!!!
http://www.mtv.com/videos/movie-trailers/347877/x-men-origins-wolverine.jhtml (http://www.mtv.com/videos/movie-trailers/347877/x-men-origins-wolverine.jhtml)
Darn. US only.... :(
I found it on you tube Dan, just type in wolverine and then do the time line thing.
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on March 06, 2009, 11:50:10 AM
I found it on you tube Dan, just type in wolverine and then do the time line thing.
Don'tcha just love good ol' youtube? Cheers Meds.
Pleasure my friend ;) time to grow my wolverine side boards.
A "Work Print" leaked online, I wanted to see if I could find it and sure enough after a few failed downloads I located it. Not sure I'm going to watch it as it's only a work print so a lot of the effects aren't done and kind of takes you out of the movie.
It's kind of sad that something like this leaked. Working in the entertainment industry I can see how this happens. It only takes one untrustworthy person in this long chain of people that a movie is pass through to upload it. Unfortunately Wolverine had one of those people.
Why did you download it then Kenny? You do understand how torrents work right? As you download, you propagate the file and help others obtain it.
I downloaded it because I wanted to see if it was really the Wolverine movie. And yes Rico I do understand how torrents work and no I'm not propagate the file as I don't seed and file has been removed from my computer system.
I just wanted to let you know that actually as you download, you are propagating it at the same time. The "seeding" can be turned off after, but as you download it's also shares the file during the download phase. Wasn't sure you knew about that little part of it.
For those of you not in the know, wolverine is pretty much responsible for the creation of mutants in the Ultimate line.
Also, I saw a posting of the workprint and most torrent sites don't want to touch it because Fox is already bringing out the lawyers. I was curious, but the same thing happened with star wars from what I hear. Sites vanished because of it and people got taken into court. Be careful when you play with fire because it's not hard to get your ISP from a torrent.
Growing my side burns at the moment ready for the big night, no point growing sheds like these to watch the film on a computer screen, i need a cinema full of people to show off too. ;)
Check this extended clip out:
http://www.papajohns.com/wolverine/trailer_00.htm (http://www.papajohns.com/wolverine/trailer_00.htm)
A new trailer is up. It's labeled as "Exclusive Clip" - but it seems to be more a trailer. Some new stuff in it. See it here:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/wolverine/ (http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/wolverine/)
Here it is:
X-Men Origins Official Trailer 2009 [HQ] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n62Zj99lc2M#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Cool clip here. A certain captain/professor has a voice over....
Wolverine TV Spot W/ Professor X Voice Over (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndCY4dnM80U#lq-lq2-hq)
Here are some quick comments on the movie. No real spoilers, but I don't want to taint anyone's view of the movie yet.
[spoiler]Ok - I just got back from it and found it pretty good - but I wanted more. I've read X-Men comics and Wolverine comics for many years (most likely more than just about anyone else here for the most part). So, I know the character very well. That did have some effect on what I thought of the movie. I'm of course well aware that some things have to be modified and changed for a film, but some of the changes here seemed like odd choices. Like Gambit for example. Why use him in the way they did in the movie? He isn't an old buddy of Wolverine at all. He even comes into the X-Men book much later on. They could have used another mutant in that part. Now, the action was pretty good in the film, but the flow at times was off I thought. Also, frankly I think Hugh Jackman's version of Wolverine worked better in the X-Men films.
Now, don't get me wrong I did enjoy the film to a degree. I just think they missed some good chances to do some more with things. But I enjoyed the first two X-Men movies quite a bit more (let's not even talk about #3). Basically, I just give this movie an average rating.[/spoiler]
Totally with you on this one Rico. I saw it Friday and I give it a B-. Great action, but the flow was odd, I guess. Much like the last couple of Schumacher Batman films it also seemed to suffer from the "too many characters syndrome".
Yeah, it could have been quite a bit better I think. Just something seemed kind of off about it all. It was almost like 2 or 3 different movies. I think they needed a stronger director.
Well, despite the mediocre reviews...
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'Deadpool' spinoff in works at Fox
Ryan Reynolds to reprise role in "Wolverine" spinoff
By Borys Kit
May 5, 2009, 08:11 PM ET
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Ryan Reynolds (Getty Images photo)
Fresh off the muscular performance of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" at the boxoffice, Fox has thrown into development a spinoff featuring Deadpool, the wise-cracking mercenary played in the film by Ryan Reynolds.
Reynolds is attached to reprise the character for what for now is simply being called "Deadpool." Lauren Shuler Donner and Marvel Studios would act as producers.
Deadpool is known as "the merc with a mouth," a character that under Reynolds lived up to his billing in "Wolverine" until the end, when the movie deviated from the comic book persona, imbuing him with several superpowers and sewing his mouth shut.
It is understood that Reynolds would regain the ability to mouth off, with the movie going back to the roots of the character known for his slapstick tone and propensity to break the fourth wall. The character also was disfigured in "Wolverine," though it's unclear at this time how much the studio would want to mess with Reynolds' handsome mug.
The project is out to writers.
Fox considered a "Deadpool" spinoff early in "Wolverine's" development process, which is why it cast Reynolds. The actor was brought back in the month before the movie's release to shoot one of two "Easter egg" scenes that appeared after the end credits. The scene showed Deadpool alive, though when last audiences saw him, he appeared to be dead.
UTA-repped Reynolds next stars opposite Sandra Bullock in Disney's romantic comedy "The Proposal."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i605e3e8798d54f48b4640209b868af46 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i605e3e8798d54f48b4640209b868af46)
Sigh,.... :(
Bring on Captain America! Thor! Magneto!
Come on Marvel. Deadpool? Really?!?
Ladies like Ryan Reynolds. Ergo, more women would go see a movie starring Ryan Reynolds then Sir Ian McKellan.
Yay for marketing.
Quote from: billybob476 on May 06, 2009, 06:53:38 AM
Ladies like Ryan Reynolds. Ergo, more women would go see a movie starring Ryan Reynolds then Sir Ian McKellan.
Yay for marketing.
Maybe in a romantic comedy, but it didn't work for "Blade 3."
Well as someone twittered about yesterday. The MPAA should be quiet now because the movie is doing well and pushing around 90 million, Now they are going to have to take another look at how leaked/ downloaded movies affect the industry. Seems to me that it's doing pretty good for what everyone else has been calling an okay movie.
First weekend, it was expected to do real well. But with Trek coming out tomorrow and some of the weak reviews it will be interesting to see how much it drops this weekend.
Both Harry and I really enjoyed Wolverine.. it entertained both of us and we couldn't ask for more.. next up Star Trek.
Hey Kenny, PM me and let me know how it ended. The fire alarm went off in the movie theater when Wolverine and his bro were [spoiler]fighting on the nuke tower.... [/spoiler]
Quote from: moyer777 on May 06, 2009, 11:30:51 PM
Hey Kenny, PM me and let me know how it ended. The fire alarm went off in the movie theater when Wolverine and his bro were [spoiler]fighting on the nuke tower.... [/spoiler]
Oh no, didn't you get a refund or a new ticket?
My Wife and I finally got out to see Wolverine. I enjoyed it, but will be the first to admit that I don't know a lot about the character or the history, so I enjoyed it from the perspective of not knowing anything past the X-men movies. Shaping up to be a great summer for movies.
Just watched X-Men Origins: Wolverine yesterday on DVD. I had seen it before and again I came up with the same question: If Sabretooth is Wolverine's brother, how come this wasn't brought up in the first movie? I know that Wolverine had lost his memory but wouldn't Sabretooth have remembered? Was this storyline in the comics or just in the last movie?
Just curious. This may have been previously discussed but it just boggles my mind.
Z
Sabretooth didn't do much more than grunt in the first movie. He was not a developed character in that film, for sure. I don't remember when the first X-men was released and how it compared to the story arc in the comics, but it is probable that even the Marvel comics writers hadn't come up with that element of Wolverine's back story at that time. I don't think I was was aware of Sabretooth being anything more than Wolverine's arch nemesis at the time the first Xmen movie came out.
Interestingly enough, I just saw a story that the person who released a pirate copy of the X-Men Origins: Wolverine film onto the internet was actually caught and sentenced to a year in federal prison. I remember when that happened, a copy without any special effects was leaked about a month before the film even came out in theaters.
Joby, I remember that too and good! I'm glad he was busted and has to serve time.
Z, when I first saw Wolverine I had the same reaction, then I started to think about the first X-Men movie. If you watch Sabertooth, (and of course I'm probably adding more to the story than is/was there!) it looks like he's really kind of "not all there" a lot of the time. Is it possible that either sometime between the events in Wolverine and the first X-Men something happened to him as it did to Logan? Or, maybe Magneto had a telepath wipe his memories, so that all he has are his feelings of aggression toward Logan?
Quote from: QuadShot on January 13, 2012, 06:41:29 AM
Joby, I remember that too and good! I'm glad he was busted and has to serve time.
Wow, you're a toughie. I don't think a year in prison is an appropriate punishment for uploading a data file. Fine him and garnish his wages for the rest of his life? Okay I'd be on board with that. But this guy didn't really harm anyone, and in my opinion putting him in a federal penitentiary to be roommates with killers, rapists, and child molesters for any amount of time is way too harsh.
Joby, lets agree to disagree. I personally have strong feelings regarding piracy like that. Once upon a time, I produced DVD's and had a video production company. You work very hard creating something, a product, that is your paycheck and for someone to come along and steal it? Yep, I am a toughie. Theft is theft. Not too harsh in my opinion. And yes, he did hurt someone: he stole from the people who created the movie. Doesn't matter if he was the one who obtained the first copy and distributed it, or if he just happened to download it from the internet, he contributed to the illegal distribution. And, since the law says no unauthorized distribution...he deserved to be punished. Let me ask you this (and yes, I know it's stretching it), if someone broke into your car, started it and drove away only to leave it parked somewhere a few days later, then it was returned to you undamaged, should that guy be punished? Or, since no one was hurt, should he be let off the hook? Just asking...
Quote from: QuadShot on January 13, 2012, 09:03:48 AM
Joby, lets agree to disagree. I personally have strong feelings regarding piracy like that. Once upon a time, I produced DVD's and had a video production company. You work very hard creating something, a product, that is your paycheck and for someone to come along and steal it? Yep, I am a toughie. Theft is theft. Not too harsh in my opinion. And yes, he did hurt someone: he stole from the people who created the movie. Doesn't matter if he was the one who obtained the first copy and distributed it, or if he just happened to download it from the internet, he contributed to the illegal distribution. And, since the law says no unauthorized distribution...he deserved to be punished. Let me ask you this (and yes, I know it's stretching it), if someone broke into your car, started it and drove away only to leave it parked somewhere a few days later, then it was returned to you undamaged, should that guy be punished? Or, since no one was hurt, should he be let off the hook? Just asking...
Well, do you want to agree to disagree or do you want me to respond? You asked me direct questions after your first statement there.
Anyway, I'm not trying to change your mind or anything, just stating my opinion on it. I say let the punishment fit the crime. I'm not saying what he did was okay, or right, I'm saying jail time is not the correct punishment. If you re-read what I wrote, you'll see I didn't suggest he shouldn't be punished at all, and to answer your question if someone steals my car...THROW THE BOOK AT 'EM! But that has absolutely nothing to do with the issue ;)
The issue of downloading movies/software/music etc is a very sensitive one, and there are strong opinions on both sides. I respect your opinion Joby, and most likely the fact that at one time I (tried) to make a living creating videos and things colors my feelings about this. I know that if I ever were to find out someone took something I worked very hard on (leave that alone Meds! :) ), and started giving it away for free, I'd be pissed. That's really money out of my pocket. So, in the interest of Treky Goodness, I say let's jump off this topic...:)