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Simon Kinberg Might Direct the Next ‘X-Men’ Movie
Simon Kinberg Might Direct the Next ‘X-Men’ Movie
Simon Kinberg Might Direct the Next ‘X-Men’ Movie
There’s a lot up in the air about what’s next for the X-Men after last summer’s gloomy Apocalypse, including who’ll be onboard to direct the mutants’ latest adventure. A new report indicates that Simon Kinberg himself, after writing, producing, or otherwise having a hand in pretty much every X-Men project to date, might be up for the job.
‘Deadpool 2’ Nears Production, Still Casting For Cable
‘Deadpool 2’ Nears Production, Still Casting For Cable
‘Deadpool 2’ Nears Production, Still Casting For Cable
Not long after director Tim Miller exited the Deadpool sequel over creative differences with Ryan Reynolds, reports revealed the reason behind the split: Miller, a VFX pro, wanted to make a more polished (and more expensive) sequel, while Reynolds (and screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick) wanted to stick to the scrappy (and less expensive) style that made the first film such a hit. Now, with John Wick co-director David Leitch at the helm, Reynolds and producer Simon Kinberg have offered a quick update on Deadpool 2, including words of praise for Leitch and a promise to make sure the sequel is in keeping with its predecessor.
Fox Plots ‘Deadpool 3’ and ‘X-Men’ Reboot, ‘Gambit’ On Hold
Fox Plots ‘Deadpool 3’ and ‘X-Men’ Reboot, ‘Gambit’ On Hold
Fox Plots ‘Deadpool 3’ and ‘X-Men’ Reboot, ‘Gambit’ On Hold
It may be difficult to believe in light of the 2016 election results, but there is other news still happening out there — even in the world of film, which offers a welcome distraction for many right now. And 20th Century Fox is serving up some pretty major news today, with a report that sheds light on the studio’s plans for the future of their expanding X-Men franchise, including Deadpool 3, X-Force and Gambit.
Surprise! The ‘Gambit’ Script Problems Continue
Surprise! The ‘Gambit’ Script Problems Continue
Surprise! The ‘Gambit’ Script Problems Continue
Simon Kinberg must have been feeling pretty chatty this past weekend. After weighing in on the screenplay for Deadpool 2 and all the superhero and sequel jokes the movie could make, Kinberg also opened up on the never-ending production delays faced by the studio’s long-awaited Gambit standalone film. And if you’ve been following the Gambit production for years and can’t take the stress, don’t worry: the film is still happening, it’s just not quite where anyone wants it to be yet.
‘Deadpool 2’ Producer Promises Superhero Sequel Jokes
‘Deadpool 2’ Producer Promises Superhero Sequel Jokes
‘Deadpool 2’ Producer Promises Superhero Sequel Jokes
File this one under Least Surprising News of All Time: according to producer Simon Kinberg, the upcoming sequel to the surprise hit Deadpool will poke fun at superhero sequels. No word yet on whether the character of Deadpool will continue to make movie references, talk to the camera, and poke fun at the successes and failures of 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise.
‘Gambit’ Movie Eyes Spring 2017 Shooting Date
‘Gambit’ Movie Eyes Spring 2017 Shooting Date
‘Gambit’ Movie Eyes Spring 2017 Shooting Date
Some movies just seem destined to never get made. It’s been two-and-a-half years now since people first reported that those Channing Tatum rumors surrounding Gambit had some basis in fact, and while many comic books fans are excited to see the lovable Cajun rapscallion get his own movie, it seems that the production rumors and casting and hiring process was doomed to spin on well past the point where Tatum was young enough to still play an action hero.
'Star Wars Rebels' Teases Season 3 Tying Into Future Movies
'Star Wars Rebels' Teases Season 3 Tying Into Future Movies
'Star Wars Rebels' Teases Season 3 Tying Into Future Movies
The animated arm of Star Wars got a major pat with news that Rogue One would feature Forest Whitaker as a character created for The Clone Wars cartoon, further brightening prospects for current series Rebels to tie in with the films. Things are looking good on that front for Season 3 as well, at least according to executive producer Simon Kinberg.
‘Fantastic Four’ Producer Admits the Movie Was Too Dark
‘Fantastic Four’ Producer Admits the Movie Was Too Dark
‘Fantastic Four’ Producer Admits the Movie Was Too Dark
Last year’s Fantastic Four reboot was beset with problems before it even hit theaters, from the highly-publicized conflict between Josh Trank and the studio to rumors of the director’s behavior on-set and reports of an unusual amount of reshoots. When the actual film arrived, it was…disappointing, to say the least. And although producer Simon Kinberg has remained optimistic about a sequel somewhere down the line, even he’s finally admitting that Fantastic Four had some serious issues — as in, it was too serious.
Yet Another Writer Will Try to Remake ‘Logan’s Run’
Yet Another Writer Will Try to Remake ‘Logan’s Run’
Yet Another Writer Will Try to Remake ‘Logan’s Run’
For as long as I’ve been working in this business, more than a decade at this point, someone’s been trying to remake Logan’s Run. Over the years, the seminal 1976 science-fiction movie about a dystopian future where the world is paradise for the young because everyone over the age of 30 gets euthanized has been targeted for rebootification by filmmakers ranging from Bryan Singer to Robert Schwentke to James McTeigue. I did an interview with Nicolas Winding Refn for Drive back in 2011, and at that time he was looking to make it with Ryan Gosling. (At 35 years old, he’s now too old for the part.)
Wolverine Almost Had a Bigger Role in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
Wolverine Almost Had a Bigger Role in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
Wolverine Almost Had a Bigger Role in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine was teased in the second trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse, but given that his part was more of a glorified cameo, that little teaser may have felt like a spoiler to some — even though Wolverine appearing in a new X-Men movie is hardly surprising. Hardly. As it turns out, Jackman almost had a bigger role to play in the new sequel, but it was ultimately reduced to avoid detracting from Jennifer Lawrence’s Mystique.

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