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Second Opinion – X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

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X-Men Apocalypse, 2016. Directed by Bryan Singer. Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Issac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Evan Peters, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Lucas Till and Kodi Smit-McPhee. SYNOPSIS: With the emergence of the world’s first mutant, Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan. Going to see a […]

Fox announces X-Men spin-off The New Mutants, Josh Boone to direct

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Not content with the upcoming spinoffs Deadpool and Gambit, 20th Century Fox has announced it is expanding the X-Men universe further with The New Mutants, with Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) signing on to direct and co-write. “We’re so excited to explore this new part of the X-Men universe, and so excited to […]

Evan Peters on Quicksilver’s “bigger, longer and more detailed” slow-mo sequence in X-Men: Apocalypse

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While the initial reveal of Evan Peters’ Quicksilver during the marketing campaign for X-Men: Days of Future Past met with a mixed reception from fans, the character would go on to provide one of the highlight’s of last year’s X-Men movie with his slow-mo action sequence inside the Pentagon. Peters is set to return to […]

Rumoured details on the Deadpool 2 creative differences between Ryan Reynolds and Tim Miller

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Yesterday came the rather surprising news that director Tim Miller has left 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool sequel, after an “amicable” split due to creative differences with star and producer Ryan Reynolds. Although no further details were revealed alongside the announcement, The Wrap is claiming to have the inside scoop on the reasoning for Miller’s departure […]

X-Men producer confirms Patrick Stewart’s Professor X for Wolverine 3

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Patrick Stewart (Green Room) is officially returning to perhaps his most iconic role as Charles Xavier/Professor X, the world’s most powerful telepathic mutant, in 2017’s Wolverine 3.  Frequent Fox superhero movie producer Hutch Parker announced the news in an interview with Collider. He said, “I am [involved in Wolverine 3], in fact I’m on loan from them […]

Bryan Singer would like to see a Mystique solo movie, with or without Jennifer Lawrence

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During an appearance on the Empire Film Podcast, X-Men: Apocalypse director Bryan Singer has suggested that he feels the character of Mystique is ready for her own solo movie, even if Jennifer Lawrence opts against renewing her contract with 20th Century Fox. “I think she’s right for [a standalone film], whether it’s Jennifer or not,” said […]

Cyclops discovers his powers in X-Men: Apocalypse clip

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20th Century Fox has released a new clip from X-Men: Apocalypse, which sees Scott Summers (Tye Sheridan) discovering his powers at a rather inappropriate time. Check it out here… SEE ALSO: Read our review of X-Men: Apocalypse here Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with […]

Elise Neal joins Wolverine 3

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Variety is reporting that Elise Neal (Scream 2, The Hughleys) has become the latest addition to the cast of the as-yet-untitled Wolverine 3. Details on her role are being kept under wraps. Neal joins X-Men veterans Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Patrick Stewart (Professor X), alongside fellow new additions Boyd Holbrook (Narcos),  Stephen Merchant (Hello Ladies), […]

Movie Review – X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

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X-Men: Apocalypse, 2016. Directed by Bryan Singer. Starring James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, Sophie Turner, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ben Hardy, Olivia Munn, Lana Condor and Evan Peters. SYNOPSIS: 10 years after the events of the last movie, the X-Men reunite to battle Apocalypse, the world’s […]

Eriq La Salle joins Wolverine 3 in mystery role

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According to Variety, another mystery role has been added to James Mangold’s Wolverine 3, this time to be filled by ER and Coming to America actor Eriq La Salle. Unfortunately, that’s all the news we have at this time. But, more news should hopeful arrive soon, as this is just the latest casting update for the mutant threequel. La Salle […]