He was linked last week, now "X-Men" and "X2" director Bryan Singer has closed his deal to return to the director's chair of the franchise with "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" at 20th Century Fox. Singer penned the treatment for and produced last year's inventive prequel/reboot "X-Men: First Class" which was directed by Matthew Vaughn. On 'Days', … [Read more...]
Singer Replaces Vaughn On Next “X-Men”?
October 25, 2012 by
"X-Men: First Class" director Matthew Vaughn has opted out of directing that film's upcoming sequel "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" at 20th Century Fox reports Deadline. The real surprise though is that the name at the top of the studio’s replacement short list is Bryan Singer, the filmmaker who launched the "X-Men" cinematic franchise in the first … [Read more...]
“X-Men: First Class” Sequel Title Set
August 2, 2012 by
Out doing promotion for his new online web series "H+", filmmaker Bryan Singer has confirmed some old scoopage and added some fresh details about the much anticipated sequel to "X-Men: First Class". Speaking with IGN (via The Playlist), Singer says the film is going by the title "Days Of Future Past" which ain't a shock considering reports the … [Read more...]
Fox Sets Apes 2, ID4 3D, X-Men 2 Dates
June 1, 2012 by
Disney isn't the only one playing musical chairs with their slate this week as Fox have made some big announcements which essentially set up their Summer 2014 slate according to Box-Office Mojo. It's a line-up that will resemble last year's in fact, kicking off with the newly titled "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes". The sequel to 'Rise', which … [Read more...]
“X-Men: First Class 2” Shoots In January
April 6, 2012 by
Fox is informing talent agencies that the studio plans to begin shooting its in-development sequel to "X-Men: First Class" in January says Heat Vision. The news seems to provide an end to a potential dispute over the availability of actress Jennifer Lawrence who played Mystique in 'X-Men' and Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" - the actress is … [Read more...]
“X-Men: First Class 2” Is Magneto-Centric
February 17, 2012 by
Screenwriter Simon Kinberg is working with Matthew Vaughn over the next few months on the much anticipated sequel to last year's "X-Men: First Class" and reveals to MTV News that Michael Fassbender's Magneto and his relationship with James McAvoy's Charles X. Xavier will take on more prominence in the follow-up. "That’s what was so cool about the … [Read more...]
Vaughn, Cast Sign For “X-Men: First Class 2”
January 31, 2012 by
20th Century Fox has closed deals with director Matthew Vaughn and the cast of "X-Men: First Class" to return for a forthcoming sequel says Heat Vision. Last year's 'First Class' was one of the best reviewed tentpole films of the year with critics scoring similar marks to the franchise's previous best effort "X2". It also pulled in a solid $ 353 … [Read more...]
Rothman On “X-Men” Sequel, Marvel Reboots
December 8, 2011 by
With this past Summer's successful reboot of the "X-Men" franchise, questions have now arisen as to when can we expect a sequel and/or where the franchise will go next. 20th Century Fox chairman Tom Rothman tells MTV News that a sequel to director Matthew Vaughn's "X-Men: First Class" is a go, it's just a question of timing - “It’s ‘go’ in the … [Read more...]
Kinberg Hired For “X-Men: First Class” Sequel
November 4, 2011 by
Simon Kinberg ("Mr. & Mrs Smith," "X-Men: The Last Stand," "Sherlock Holmes") has been hired to pen the first draft of a sequel to this past summer's "X-Men: First Class" at 20th Century Fox says Superhero Hype. Kinberg served as a producer on the 60's set prequel which starred Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy. After strong reviews but … [Read more...]
