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Next X-Men Movie Eyes Simon Kinberg to Direct

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Will the next X-Men movie follow the Dark Phoenix Saga?

Although Hugh Jackman‘s time as Wolverine appears to be coming to an end with Logan, 20th Century Fox‘s X-Men movie franchise looks like it may just be getting started. Collider reports that Simon Kinberg is in talks with the studio to write and direct the next X-Men movie, rumored to be titled “X-Men: Supernova”. Kinberg has been involved as a writer and producer of every X-Men film since 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand. If he takes the director’s chair on the next X-Men movie, it will mark his feature film directorial debut. Continue reading →

Deadpool 3 Is Already Planned, Will Introduce X-Force

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Deadpool 3 Is Already Planned, Will Introduce X-Force

Even though Deadpool 2 doesn’t have a director anymore, 20th Century Fox isn’t slowing down one bit. Not only is the studio moving full steam ahead on this impending sequel with an empty director’s chair, they are already in the planning stages on Deadpool 3. And the movie will introduce the X-Force. Continue reading →

X-Men: Apocalypse Originally Had Wolverine in A Bigger Role. Then They Wanted To Keep Their PG-13 Rating.

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X-Men: Apocalypse Had Wolverine in A Bigger Role, Then It Changed

In the months leading up to the release of this weekend’s X-Men: Apocalypse, many were wondering whether or not Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine would appear in the movie. This iconic character has appeared in every X-Men movie to date, and while he was never confirmed as part of the cast, Hugh Jackman and director Bryan Singer’s cryptic conversation at Comic Con lead most fans to believe that Wolverine would be a part of X-Men: Apocalypse. Now that X-Men: Apocalypse is playing nationwide, new details have surfaced, revealing that Wolverine almost had a much bigger role in this story. Continue reading →

Simon Kinberg Offers Update on GAMBIT and How DEADPOOL Helped it Along

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Fox’s Gambit film project hasn’t had a smooth road since it was first announced. At one point Channing Tatum was looking to drop out of the project, then director Rupert Wyatt bailed on the projectm, and was quickly replaced by Doug Liman, and then recently the film was pulled from Fox’s release schedule. The movie is still moving forward, though.

Producer Simon Kinberg recently offered an update on the film. Continue reading →

Professor X to Appear in NEW MUTANTS, Which Starts Filming in 2017

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Here’s a small update about the future of the X-Men movie franchise. During the press junket for X-Men: Apocalypse, writer/producer Simon Kinberg told Collider that a familiar name is going to show up in Josh Boone’s New Mutants movie:

“Right now, as the movie exists, Professor X would be a part of a New Mutants movie.”

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The Next X-MEN Film Will Take Place in the ’90s

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The Next X-MEN Film Will Take Place in the ’90sOn May 27th, the X-Men are heading to the ’80s in X-Men: Apocalypse. And while the next film in the mutant series isn’t currently on 20th Century Fox’s release schedule, we now know when that movie will take place! By when, we mean we can give or take plus-or-minus 10 years. Continue reading →

After Failing In the Past and Present Day, WOLVERINE 3 Will Be Set in the Future

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With Wolverine 3 being Hugh Jackman’s last time playing the character, this is his last chance to make a decent Wolverine movie. I have no doubt they are going to pull out all the stops and give fans the greatest Wolverine film possible.

We now have a new bit of info on the film for you. While talking to CinemaBlend, producer Simon Kinberg revealed the filling information: Continue reading →

Simon Kinberg Says X-FORCE Movie Could Be Rated R

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In the wake of Deadpool‘s massive box office success, it shouldn’t be too long until we hear about an X-Force movie officially getting the green light and moving into production at 20th Century Fox. Kick-Ass 2 director Jeff Wadlow wrote a script a couple of years ago, and was supposed to be directing the live-action feature, but that never ended up happening. But Ryan Reynolds has spoken about X-Force as “a priority,” and considering how much money Deadpool made this past weekend, I’d guess Fox will push that plan through fairly quickly. Continue reading →

Simon Kinberg Provides Updates on a DEADPOOL Sequel, WOLVERINE 3, NEW MUTANTS, and More

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Writer/producer Simon Kinberg has become 20th Century Fox’s go-to guy when it comes to the studio’s Marvel superhero films, and he’s involved with so many properties he’s also become one of the movie press’s go-to sources of information about all of those project since he’s constantly out promoting films he’s worked on.

In an extensive interview with Collider, Kinberg gave updates on a few of the studio’s upcoming superhero projects including a potential Deadpool sequel, Wolverine 3, New Mutants, and Gambit (which he says is looking to shoot in New Orleans). Continue reading →