New Set Photo From Dredd Shows Off Costume & Chopper

SlashFilm has got a hold of another set photo from Dredd the new Judge Dredd reboot starring Karl Urban. This time instead of fantastic looking sets we get a look at a full judge costume and lawmaster bike.

New Blackbeard Still From Pirates 4

Showreel For Rumored Deadpool Director Adam Berg

Adam Berg has been rumored to be in talks to direct Deadpool for 20th Century Fox. While I was unfamiliar with his work besides the amazing carousel bank robbery commercial he did. MotionBlur has posted Berg's showreel and it's beyond stunning. It reminds me of a mix between David Fincher, Guy Ritchie and Ruben Fleischer. While I've been upset Fox wasn't able to lock in Robert Rodriguez, Berg seems like a decent choice visually. 


Adam Berg Showreel September 2010 from Motion Blur on Vimeo.

Schwarzenegger Taking Dramatic Role In With Wings As Eagles?

SlashFilm has been tipped off to some interesting developments for a possible new film for Arnold Schwarzenegger. They've found some quotes from Arnold himself that would see him playing German officer in charge of a P.O.W. camp during WWII. Based on a true story when ordered to kill the American prisoners the officer chooses to help them escape instead. This has lead many to believe this is With Wings As Eagles which has been written by Randall Wallace (Braveheart). Schwarzenegger had been previously attached to the project and it could be a more dramatic turn than action fueled.

Could Bryan Singer Direct X-Men 4, New Mutants Or Deadpool?

HeroComplex had an extensive interview with cast, director Matthew Vaughn and producer Bryan Singer from X-Men First Class. While they were doing damage control over the bad cast photo which leaked. Singer praised the new cast and is aiming to direct another film in the near future. Previously producer Lauren Shuler Donner confirmed Singer's interest in directing X4.

Singer had been attached to make First Class but ultimately had to give it over to Matthew Vaughn. So he could focus on his Warner Bros. production of Jack The Giant Killer. While it's still uncertain if First Class will be successful in the long run. It's doubtful Singer would make a sequel now that the prequel is very much a Matthew Vaughn thing.

Whatever fans think about Singer he is the reason we have the first two films. I believe that Bryan Singer is the only person that could fix all the problems X3 created. Even if X4 ends up the last film in the series a fourth film very well could be a way for both the director and Fox to make it up to the loyal fans. The only problem would be being able to wrangle Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Anna Paquin and Ellen Page back for the fourth film.

The other film could be New Mutants which Shuler Donner had confirmed to be in development along with X4 but hadn't been pitched to Fox. I'm sure if New Mutants had Singer attached it could go next. It would be an easy way to avoid the landmines left from X3.

Stephen Lang (Avatar, Conan) could take on the role of Cable who is the leader of the group and is one of the most popular characters in the X-Men universe. Lang caught wind of the fan casting and is up for it. I wouldn't doubt Fox would like to see the Avatar actor in a pivotal role in a new film.

The least likely of the bunch would be Deadpool but if you think about it could work. Singer would more than likely have to take on a film with an existing script and it's the only project in development that has a completed one. While having the likes of Robert Rodriguez or Quentin Tarantino direct are almost unlikely at this point.

Singer could bring something interesting to the Merc With A Mouth. Considering his experience in the world of thieves and mercenaries with The Usual Suspects. My only problem would be his ability to convey the humor that Deadpool spouts along with breaking the fourth wall. If they ever were going to make an X-Force film based on the more recent comics it would be another great project for him to direct.





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Marvel Studios Hires Writer For Black Panther

HeatVision reports that Marvel Studios has hired Mark Bailey to write a draft of Black Panther. It's been rumored for months that Panther would be one of the many in development projects that could be in Marvel's next lineup. Now that there is script in the works I wouldn't be surprised to see more movement on the project. Black Panther is yet another key member of The Avengers and is one of the most interesting characters in Marvel's roster.

T'Challa is the Prince of Wakanda a fictional African nation which is rich with a powerful mineral resource and is the most advanced technological country in the world. The country still holds it's tribal roots by having it's leader open to mortal combat for challenges to the throne. The royal family acts as the nation's leaders and protectors using alter-ego of Black Panther. T'Challa is also one of Marvel's smartest heroes alongside Stark and Mr. Fantastic.

There have been a few actors interested in the role. When it was originally developed in the 90's Wesley Snipes was attached to play the hero. There is now contention that there are two possible actors in the running. One could be Djimon Hounsou (The Island, Gladiator) who voiced Panther in short lived animated series. The other is Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (The Thing prequel, G.I. Joe, Lost) who mentioned talking with Marvel for the role. Of course Marvel has had many chances over the last couple of films to test other actors for the role.


Hopefully Black Panther along with Ant-Man and Iron Fist will be the next big lineup for Marvel Studios. Since the three projects are very unique comic book films and could expand the genre. Giving way to more fantastical characters like Dr. Strange and others. 

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Mia Wasikowska In Talks For Wettest County

Variety reports Mia Wasikowska is circling a role in John Hillcoat's (The Road, The Proposition) The Wettest County / The Promise Land. The young Australian actress is slowly becoming a well known name with roles in Defiance, Alice In Wonderland, The Kids Are All Right and the upcoming Jane Eyre. Mia would join Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf and Jessica Chastain (Tree of Life, The Debt) in the prohibition drama.

The film is based on the novel by  Matt Boundurant and is adapted by musician Nick Cave who also wrote The Proposition. I still hold out hope Cave will also score the film as well. It focuses on three brothers and their illegal alcohol business during the height of prohibition.

Three Musketeers Stills

Sony Buys Neill Blomkamp's Elysium & Chappie Is His Next Film

Deadline has updated their previous story on Neill Blomkamp's Elysium which has been bought by Sony Pictures for distribution. The studio worked with Blomkamp distributing District 9 and paid a hefty sum of $120 Million for the rights. It might seem like a lot but considering District 9 made $210 Million compared to it's production only cost $30 Million it very well could end up being a big payday for Sony.

Also the site mentions Media Capital Rights has signed a production deal with Neill which will cover both Elysium and a new project. The project titled Chappie will start production when Elysium is completed. There is zero information on the original project but has been written by the director. While there is assumption this could be the District 9 prequel/sequel I think it's doubtful if Blomkamp is keen on making new original projects.

FIRST LOOK: Magneto With Helmet

Yet another excellent set of images from X-Men First Class have been released on SlashFilm. These two are great teases for the trailer where we might see a young Magneto and Professor X showcasing their powers.

Dreamworks Remaking Timecrimes Steve Zallian Hired, David Cronenberg Directing?

Deadline reports that Dreamworks has acquired the rights to the Spanish time traveling thriller Timecrimes. The studio has hired Steven Zallian (Schindler's List) to work on the remake's script. Zallian recently worked on David Fincher's version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and is also writing Martin Scorsese's The Irishman. While I enjoyed the original film it was missing something that could be improved upon in a remake. There had been talk from the original director Nacho Vigalondo that David Cronenberg was is in the running to direct the English remake.

RDJ Exits Sam Raimi's OZ: The Great & Powerful , Depp To Replace Him?

HeatVision reports that Robert Downey Jr. has left Disney's Oz: The Great & Powerful which is being directed by Sam Raimi (Evil Dead & Spider-Man Trilogies). The site expects Johnny Depp could very well step in to save the production for the studio. It would be a safer choice for Disney as they have a strong relationship with Depp and he's already been involved in a re-imagining of a classic story with Alice In Wonderland.

The only issue would be his availability since he's starting production on Tim Burton's Dark Shadows next. Depp will also be busy starring in three other Disney films with Lone Ranger playing Tonto along with Pirates 5 and Pirates 6. The last two have been rumored to be shooting back to back. The site mentions that Oz is further along than Ranger and could start production in the second half of the year.

POSTER: X-Men First Class

EDITORIAL: First Class A New X-Men Franchise For Fox?

I believe that one of the biggest reasons for 20th Century Fox making X-Men First Class is to branch out their X-Men universe. Creating a side-franchise for the studio since they could very well lose the rights to their Marvel properties like Daredevil and The Fantastic Four. The Wolverine and Deadpool have the greatest potential as successful spin-offs for Fox. The First Class films could help expand the X-Men universe while being a great place to insert their laundry list of unused mutants and origin stories.

So why do I believe that X-Men First Class is going become it's own franchise?  Fox more than likely has a plan for showing off more origins like ones for Jean, Scott, Storm and Gambit in future films. It's not financially sound to go and make solo origin films for all of these characters. Including their origins slowly in a First Class franchise makes more sense. It's also a perfect reason to have period based comic book films. While this film is set in the 60's the next film could be in the 70's. Still keeping it's Bond style of globetrotting with elaborate sets and costumes. Giving us fresh takes on the genre by changing up the eras. 

One of the biggest issues for fans was the exclusion of Jean and Scott. Yet if they were going by previous films neither would have been born when Xavier was young. Since they've sort of killed off both Scott and Jean it would make sense to feature their origin stories in a sequel.

It made sense for the first movie to focus on the older characters like Xavier, Magneto, Beast, Emma Frost and Mystique. The studio went on to use story elements from the Magento and Mystique (rumored) origin films. While it's unlikely the characters will now get their own spin-offs they could return for sequels. January Jones recently said she would like to return for another film. So it's possible they've locked in the actors for more movies.

Aaron Johnson had been rumored for the role of Cyclops and Gambit so it's possible they've already set things in motion with a cameo. Stephen Lang (Avatar, Conan) would love to play the role of Cable and could also be involved in any of the future X-Men films.

There had been talk of making a New Mutants/X-Force film but I wouldn't be surprised to see it and the members (Cable) being absorbed into a second movie. Yet you never know it could also be used in X-Men 4 which Bryan Singer is likely to direct when he is finished with Jack The Giant Killer.

Granted we haven't even seen a trailer yet but it's very possible if the movie does well this summer we could see more of these prequels.


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New X-Men First Class Stills