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Darren Aronofsky talks about why he signed on as director for Wolverine.
As part of a series the Film Society of Lincoln Center is doing on his work, Darren Aronofsky appeared at the Walter Reade Theater last night. Best known for movies such as The Wrestler and Black Swan some have wondered why Aronofsky would sign on for a big budget film like Wolverine with Hugh Jackman.
He explained why he has joined other "indie" turned CBM directors to moderator Scott Foundas during a post Wrestler screening conversation....
“That’s all Hollywood is making. I do think there are interesting stories and characters in that world. And people like to go see them.”
“I’ve kind of done these five movies where getting the money for them has been more of a challenge than making them. I’ve been the only person in the room who’s wanted to make these films. Now it’s kind of exciting to be in a room where every single person wants to make the movie.”
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Hugh Jackman to Wolverine fans: ‘The planets are finally aligned to make a great movie’
Feb. 01, 2011 | 6:38 a.m.
Hugh Jackman got on the phone Monday to talk to our Geoff Boucher about his upcoming projects. Here’s what he had to say about his return to the metal-clawed mutant persona that has been the signature role of his Hollywood career.
http://latimesherocomplex.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/wolverine2.png?w=600&h=446 Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. (Fox)
Geoff Boucher: I remember coming by your office back in the summer of 2009, and you were already talking about your hopes of making a movie out of Marvel’s 1982 ”Wolverine” miniseries, the classic by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. And now you’re doing just that — and with director Darren Aronofsky, of all people. You must be thrilled.
Hugh Jackman: I’m really, really pumped about it. I feel like all the planets are finally aligned to make a great movie. We finally have the character and with this mythology — ever since [the 2000 Bryan Singer film] “X-Men,” when I was kind of hanging around and reading all these comics, because I was cast before I ever read any X-Men comics, so I was trying to get my hands on everything. I remember saying to [producer] Lauren Shuler Donner, “Lauren, I don’t know about you, but I’ve seen this Japanese story, and I think it’s so good. It’s just genius, it’s brilliant.” And we kind of always talked about it from there on. I sort of even wanted to do that in the third X-Men movie at first, but we thought, no, we really need to establish who he is at first, and we did that [with "X-Men Origins: Wolverine"], and now this is sort of the cherry on top, to finally do it and have Darren Aronofsky direct it. I love his gung-ho attitude toward it and great vision. Straight off, it’s not a sequel, it’s a stand-alone, and I think we’re going to make one that people will describe as the best of the bunch.
http://latimesherocomplex.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/wolverine.png?w=600&h=426 Frank Miller's Wolverine in a vintage bit of action. (Marvel Comics)
GB: Well, it better be, right? I mean with that reveredsource material and the director of “Black Swan” and “The Wrestler” — not to mention a script by Christopher McQuarrie, who wrote “The Usual Suspects” – the expectations are going to be pretty high for this one.
HJ: Right, absolutely, and Chris McQuarrie has done a script that is just phenomenal. I read a story once that said that he wrote “The Usual Suspects” in 15 days, and with this one he said to me, “I just knew what I wanted, and it came out real easy.” And he’s done an unbelievable job with it, and with Darren it’s just really exciting. I’m as excited as anybody to see what we come up with. I know we’re going to be met with huge expectations. The expectations will be high, but he’s one of the great filmmakers out there. I worked with him before [on "The Fountain"], and I knew as soon as I met him that he should be doing movies like this. He’s been looking a long time, and I’ve asked him to do other ones, and this time it worked out. I’m beyond thrilled.
http://latimesherocomplex.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/wolverine1.png?w=367&h=552GB: Are you going to have to go back to that intense diet, eating whole chickens so you can get that muscle mass back up?
HJ: I’m on it right now, mate, already doing it. It’s 6,000 calories a day, it’s rough.
GB: How much you weighing?
HJ: Right now, I’m at 210.
GB: Wow, so you’re going to be bigger this time? Last time, you looked about, what, 190?
HJ: Yeah, right, I was 190, something like that. I don’t know how much I want to give away about it, but Darren said with the last one, ‘Hey you looked great, but you’re so tall that in those long shots you looked kind of like Clint Eastwood, and that’s not Wolverine.” He said that Wolverine, in the comics, is powerful, stocky, you know, he’s short and thick. So he said, ‘I want you to go there, get bigger.’ He’s going to come down after he gets done with all the black-tie events over and done with.
GB: That’s interesting because in comics, sure, Wolverine is quite short and almost hunched over at times, a sort of feral posture, and he’s bulky up high – he’s like the nasty bulldog of superheroes.
HJ: Yeah, he’s thick and it’s chunky and it’s powerful. I always think of Mike Tyson when he first came on the scene. Sometimes, he was a full foot shorter than his opponents and bent over [with this] massive build. There’s real power. You said bulldog, and that’s it exactly. Exactly. That’s what I’m going for, and if I have a massive heart attack first, well, you tell everyone what I was going for.
GB: Well, if you die that’s not really an issue, they can just use CG these days.
HJ: That’s right, just take the four movies and the Oscars hosting and mix them together and they should have enough.
Timothy Leary
2011-02-01, 12:41 PM
Going to be an amazing movie. Aronofsky is one of the best.
tim_ws6
2011-02-01, 02:07 PM
I wonder why they keep doing xmen and wolverine movies, but this one should be good with Aronofsky directing.
Timothy Leary
2011-02-01, 05:29 PM
I wonder why they keep doing xmen and wolverine movies, but this one should be good with Aronofsky directing.
Because that franchise makes a lot of money.
tim_ws6
2011-02-01, 07:57 PM
Because that franchise makes a lot of money.
That's true, I guess the last wolverine movie did make a shit ton of money.
I really hope they get it right this time
ScreetHoPrez
2011-02-02, 08:47 AM
I really hope they get it right this time
Agreed. This graphic novel was one of the best of all the Wolverine stories. I still have my copy of it.
Darren Aronofsky Gives More Details On "Wolverine"
Darren Aronofsky (http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/topics?topic=Darren+Aronofsky)’s ready to go from pointe shoes to adamantium claws as he preps production on “The Wolverine,” the latest big-screen adventure of the X-Men’s berserker-raging bad boy.
“It's not a sequel,” Aronofsky told PopcornBiz, though he’s still playing close to the vest on the storyline specifics (which reportedly derive from the character’s seminal Japanese adventure in the 1982 Marvel Comics miniseries by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller). The director did, however, explain why he signed onto a superhero film after the Oscar-stalking success of “Black Swan.”
“I just love working with Hugh Jackman (http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/topics?topic=Hugh+Jackman),” said Aronfsky, who previously collaborated with Logan’s Aussie actor alter ego on 2006’s “The Fountain.” “And I think there's something to be done in that world that hasn't been done yet. I'm also excited to do something that everyone wants to make, as opposed to being the only person that wants to make the film at the beginning.”
When PopcornBiz asked if his plans for the film involve adapting his directorial style to the superhero genre or breaking the mold for his own specific interpretation, the filmmaker remained noncommittal. “I have no idea,” he grinned. “We'll see what happens.”
Darren Aronofsky No Longer Directing The Wolverine!
Well, it looks like that Darren Aronofskyhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Wolvie09/news/?a=32088#) will not direct The Wolverine after all for 20th Century Foxhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Wolvie09/news/?a=32088#). Check out the statement from both director and the studio!
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This is something that most of us didn't want to see. But according to this new report, Darren Aronofsky will not direct The Wolverine:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/gallerypictures/26415L.jpgStated Aronofsky: "As I talked more about the film with my collaborators at Fox, it became clear that the production of ‘The Wolverine’ would keep me out of the country for almost a year. I was not comfortable being away from my family for that length of time. I am sad that I won't be able to see the project through, as it is a terrific script and I was very much looking forward to working with my friend, Hugh Jackman, again."
Stated Twentieth Century Fox: "While we are of course disappointed that Darren can’t do ‘The Wolverine’, we also understand and respect his reasons. Having done both ‘The Wrestler’ and ‘Black Swan’ with Darren, we know he is an extraordinary talent and we look forward to working with him on other projects in the future. Hugh Jackman and Fox both remain fully committed to making ‘The Wolverine’. We will regroup and move forward aggressively."
Also, THR reports that studio is moving forward with the upcoming sequel and trying to find a new director:
Fox and Hugh Jackman - who is set to return in the title role - said they remain fully committed to making Wolverinehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Wolvie09/news/?a=32088#) and will move aggressively to find a new director. Fox hadn’t yet greenlit the sequel. A significant portion of the movie will be shot overseas (there had been plans to shoot in Japan).
they should use some jason aaron material. Ha it will be good. Look at what nolan did with batman and there was a time when all i owned of his was memento.
Duncan Jones And David Slade Eyed For The Wolverine?
With Darren Aronofsky leaving The Wolverine, studio is on the hunt for new director. And it looks like that both David Slade and Duncan Jones are being considered to take that place. More after the jump!
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/gallerypictures/27752L.pngWhile David Slade is confirmed to direct the Dardevil reboot for 20th Century Fox, there is still a possibility that director will switch that project for The Wolverine, since Darren Aronofsky left the project. There is a mention that studio is also looking for Duncan Jones (Moon), who recently directed Source Code.
From Deadline:
"He has been very hands on developing The Wolverine with screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, and he himself drafted Darren Aronofsky, who exited earlier this month. Jackman and the studio are just getting started on finding a replacement.
I've heard names like Duncan Jones, director of the well-reviewed Source Code, and David Slade, the Twilight Saga: Eclipse helmer who was in the mix before Aronofsky got hired."
I think that Duncan Jones would be a good fit for this if not Aronofsky. But still, Slade could also do great things with it. I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens.
Duncan Jones Getting Closer To Direct The Wolverine?
It looks like that director Duncan Jones will have a meeting with the studio about possibly taking over The Wolverine since Darren Aronofsky left the project. More after the jump!
Director Duncan Jones was in London doing the Q&A for his latest film Source Code, and he was also asked about that rumor if he had any meetings with the studio about directing The Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman. Harry Knowles from Ain't It Cool News received a interesting message about that.
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"Just got a message from one of my followers on Twitter - about a SOURCE CODE Q&A in London that Duncan Jones did, where he stated that he has a meeting with Fox coming up regarding the possibility of him taking over WOLVERINE in lieu of Aronofsky's departure. That said, apparently the MOON & SOURCE CODE director feels like he would rather do his own original sci fi script next, but is taking the meeting more or less to explore options and be polite."
While Jones was talking about that original sci-fi project for awhile now, if he likes the script for The Wolverine, anything could happen. Personally, he would be a great choice for this. I wanted to see him directing a comic book film since I watched Moon. What are your thoughts?
Eight Directors Named As In The Running For The Wolverine!
Word on the movie has been quiet since Darren Aronofsky dropped out, but we now have the list of who is in the running to helm The Wolverine and they include Doug Liman, Justin Lin and six others...
http://comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/10300/yellowolf.jpgHere is an excerpt from the report over at Variety's 'Showblitz'.
Studio is considering Jose Padilha, Doug Liman, Antoine Fuqua, Mark Romanek, Justin Lin, Gavin O’Connor, James Mangold and Gary Shore (largely a commercials director) for the Hugh Jackman-toplined actioner.
And here is a list of the directors along with the movies they're best known for.
Jose Padilha: Secrets of the Tribe and upcoming RoboCop reboot.
Doug Liman: Swingers, The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Jumper, Fair Game.
Antoine Fuqua: Training Day, Tears of the Sun, King Arthur, Shooter and Brooklyn's Finest.
Mark Romanek: One Hour Photo, Never Let Me Go.
Justin Lin: Annapolis, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Fast Five.
Gavin O’Connor: Miracle, Warrior.
James Mangold: Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma, Knight & Day.
Gary Shore: As a commercials director, previous clients include Adidas, EMI, Warner Brothers, Vogue, Nokia, the Irish Government and the Montenegro Ministry of Tourism.
Fox Chooses James Mangold For 'Wolverine' (http://www.deadline.com/2011/06/james-mangold-foxs-choice-for-the-wolverine/)
http://www-deadline-com.vimg.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/wolverine_20110616011511.jpg (http://www-deadline-com.vimg.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/wolverine_20110616011511.jpg)EXCLUSIVE: James Mangold is 20th Century Fox's and star Hugh Jackman's choice to direct The Wolverine, ending one of the most competitive contests for a major studio film. Negotiations are about to get underway, but I'm told that Mangold will take the helming job on the sequel to the X-Men spinoff film, a post that became vacant when Darren Aronofsky dropped (http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/darren-aronofsky-out-of-wolverine/) out of the film in March. I'd heard that Mangold was on a very short list coming into this week, along with Warrior director Gavin O'Connor and Brooklyn's Finest helmer Antoine Fuqua.
http://www-deadline-com.vimg.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mangold_20110616011639.jpg (http://www-deadline-com.vimg.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mangold_20110616011639.jpg)I've heard that Fox will look to start principal photography in the fall. Scripted by Christopher McQuarrie, The Wolverine takes place mostly in Japan. Mangold most recently directed the Tom Cruise-Cameron Diaz starrer Knight and Day for Fox, and before that 3:10 to Yuma and Walk the Line. Mangold's repped by WME and Management 360.
The Wolverine To Start Filming This October; Set To Be Released In 2012!
Following the announcement that James Mangold will helm the movie (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=40638#), Hugh Jackman has now let slip that the movie will start filming later this year in preparation for a 2012 release...
After Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky pulled out, the fate of The Wolverine was left up in the air, with many believing that we wouldn't see the movie until as late as 2013 or 2014, despite the announcement of James Mangold being chosen to helm the project. Well, not so according to star Hugh Jackman. Here is an excerpt from The Playlist.
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Speaking yesterday to the hugely irritating Darren Osborne of the Toronto radio station CHFI about his upcoming stage show coming to the Canadian city, Jackson let loose about the plans for the comic movie. “We shoot in October, so it will probably come out a year after that. That’s usually around the timeline,” Jackman said.
Hugh Jackman Confirms The Villain For Wolverine 2
Jackman name dropped the villain for his next outing as Wolverine earlier at SDCC. You may already have a good idea who it is, but if ya don't, spoiler warning..
Hugh Jackmanhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=42483#) made a surprise appearance this morning at SDCC to promote his new moviehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=42483#) Real Steel. But of course fans also wanted to know about the upcoming Wolverine movie which will now be directed by James Mangold after Darren Aronofsky had to leave the project. You can see a vid of Jackman discussing the movie, revealing it's shoot date etc but what isn't on there is the following..
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“I’m filming Les Miserables in February, but before that I will be filming Wolverine 2 in October. Chris McQuarrie has written a fantastic script and it should turn out really good. I’ll fight the Silver Samurai in it so that should be exciting. Most of the filming will take place in Japan.”
Not much of a surprise considering the movie will be based on the Japan Saga, but just in case anyone thought some liberties might be taken(not exactly unheard of after all!) it's nice to have it confirmed. As for the title, is it still The Wolverine? I haven't head it called that since Aronofsky departed. Anyway, we'l keep on calling it Wolverine 2 for the time being.
The Wolverine Casts Naturi Naughton as Cecilia Reyes?
http://c181301.r1.cf0.rackcdn.com/NE8i5qZxQHZZcd_1_2.jpgNaturi Naughton may be cast in The Wolverine as Celia Reyes
Actress Naturi Naughton (http://www.movieweb.com/person/naturi-naughton) has reportedly been cast in 20th Century Fox's superhero sequel The Wolverine (http://www.movieweb.com/movie/the-wolverine) as Cecilia Reyes. The studio has not confirmed the casting at this time.
Cecilia Reyes is a trauma surgeon who is also a mutant with the special ability to create a forcefield around her body. Unlike most of the X-Men, Celia Reyes isn't interested in becoming a superhero and only wants a normal life. It isn't clear how this character will fit into The Wolverine (http://www.movieweb.com/movie/the-wolverine) story line, which takes place in Japan and features Hugh Jackman (http://www.movieweb.com/person/hugh-jackman)'s character searching for more information on his background.
James Mangold (http://www.movieweb.com/person/james-mangold) is directing The Wolverine (http://www.movieweb.com/movie/the-wolverine) from a script by Christopher McQuarrie (http://www.movieweb.com/person/christopher-mcquarrie). Star Hugh Jackman (http://www.movieweb.com/person/hugh-jackman) made an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con a few weeks ago (http://www.movieweb.com/comic-con/2011/news/sdcc-2011-hugh-jackman-reveals-the-wolverine-villian), where he revealed that The Wolverine (http://www.movieweb.com/movie/the-wolverine) villain will be the Silver Samurai.
We also reported (http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-wolverine-shoots-in-october-says-hugh-jackman) in June that The Wolverine (http://www.movieweb.com/movie/the-wolverine) will begin production in October.
The Wolverine (http://www.movieweb.com/movie/the-wolverine) comes to theaters in 2012 (http://www.movieweb.com/movies/2011/week/201148) and stars Hugh Jackman (http://www.movieweb.com/person/hugh-jackman). The film is directed by James Mangold (http://www.movieweb.com/person/james-mangold).
Hugh Jackman Returning to Vancouver for Wolverine 2!
Hugh Jackmanhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/HillbillyShadow/news/?a=44623#) gives an update on Wolverine 2!
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In the new issue of Entertainment Weekly (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/HillbillyShadow/news/?a=44623#) Hugh Jackman gives a quick update on the status of The Wolverine.
"It starts shooting in mid-October. You know James Mangold is directing it. You know it's set in Japan. We have not really cast it yet, so there's not a lot to tell you. Any other elements of the script I tell you, I'd have to kill ya."
Some of the filming will take place on Nov. 11 to March 1, 2012 at Canadian Motion Picture Park in Burnaby, which is famous for some of the scene for Twilight, Supernatural and Fantastic Fourhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/HillbillyShadow/news/?a=44623#) were shot.
Sarai Givaty Vying for the Role of a Sexy Huntress in Hugh Jackman's THE WOLVERINE
Israelian entertainment blog (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/debbiedowner/news/?a=45131#), Abbanibi, is reporting that Sarai Givaty, well known model and actress in Israel is up for a part.
Courtesy of Abbanibi
ISRAELI HOTTIE SARAI GIVATY IS reportedly doing really well in the auditions for ‘The Wolverine,’ the next installment in the X-Men movie (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/debbiedowner/news/?a=45131#) franchise.
Apparently Givaty has already passed two auditions for the role of one of Wolverine’s sexy hunters, and now she’s set for an audition with the movie’s director, James Mangold
Sarai Givaty has already claimed her fame when she guest- starred in the #1 TV show ‘NCIS’ as Ziva’s nemesis, and she recently finish filming ‘Black Velvet’ opposite Ray Wise (‘Twin Peaks,’ ’24′). She’s currently finishing recording her debut album in Israel, from which the first single has already been released, called ‘Paris’.
I saw her guest appearance in NCIS, and she was terrific at playing a strong devious character that was Ziva's adversary. If the huntress role is from the comic bookshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/debbiedowner/news/?a=45131#), I can't think of one that would fit the Frank Miller japanese sage.
Pictures are from saraigivaty.com
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ItalionStallion888
2011-08-25, 09:44 AM
I hope they do his costume along the same lines of xmen first class
I hope they do his costume along the same lines of xmen first class
You think he needs one...this is pre-xmen stuff. I see a kimono in his future :lol:
ItalionStallion888
2011-08-25, 10:07 AM
You think he needs one...this is pre-xmen stuff. I see a kimono in his future :lol:
which he had his yellow blue/black at that time.
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He also had one in weapon x but we saw the leather jacket/jeans
The Wolverine Undergoing Rewrites; New Character/Story Info!
Variety have exclusively revealed that Total Recall scribe Mark Bomback will work on Christopher McQuarrie's script for The Wolverine. There is also some info on a new character joining the proceedings..
According to Variety Mark Bomback with "re-tool" the script for Fox's Mutant follow up. By all accounts Chris McQuarrie's original script was the talk of Hollywoodhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=45653#), drawing great praise from anyone who read it. So was that all bullshit or is this something to do with new director James Mangold wanting to make some changes? Anyway whatever the reason Bomback is one of Fox's "go to guys" having already worked on Total Recall, as well as movies (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=45653#) like Unstoppable and Die Hard 4. See a pattern there? I just hope this doesn't become another action packed but brainless screenplay.
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Variety would also seem to have uncovered a little more on the story as well as revealing a new character..
Story will find Wolverine suffering from amnesia and searching for answers about his past in the Japanese criminal underworld where he finds both love and tragedy.
The entire cast will be comprised of Japanese and Japanese-American actors except for a newly-expanded character named Viper, who's the Caucasian secretary for Japan's Minister of Justice..
Now there are 3 "Vipers" in the Marvelhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=45653#) Comics Universe (as far as I know). All are Captain America villain incarnations. One is actually another name for Madame Hydra-I think we can rule her out. More likely this will be a brand new character created for the movie (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=45653#). So what do you guys make of this? Bomback rewriting McQuarrie? Sounds pretty fishy to me but Fox have earned some optimism with X-Men: First Class so lets see how this pans out.
Hugh Jackman Talks About The Wolverine Script
Jackman says 85 % of Christopher McQuarrie’s script for Darren Aronofsky version is being used for the sequel.
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Is it me or does Hugh Jackman think everything is the best? I understand having James Mangold replace Darren Aronofsky would me a few rewrites, but if the script was the best comic book movie script of all time like Hugh made it out to be, I doubt 15 % of it would be redone. As far as we know, Silver Samurai is the main villain in the movie, and will follow the Japanese saga.
The most interesting comment from below is that Hugh asked Darren to direct X3. Too bad he passed on it and it ended up going to Brett Ratner who recently got the gig to host the Oscars. And then used his new found power to hire Eddie Murphy, who is starring in next film to host the show.
“We had a script that was under Darren Aronofsky’s directorial—it’s 85 percent the same. Darren took it in a Darren Aronofsky way and it’s a version I know fans would have liked to have seen – I would have loved to have seen it. James Mangold’s version of the script brought Mark Bomback on. We always had a strong base there. This is the best script we have had, which is precisely why Darren signed on. I tried to get Darren to do X3 and Wolverine and he was always like, ‘It’s not really for me.’ I knew he was looking for a comic book movie and he read this one and he goes, ‘Hey, this is the best one I’ve ever read.’ So there is a lot of meat on the bone there. Now, Mark and Jim have taken it and I think that it as strong, if not stronger, than what we would have had with Darren.”
Go4Broke
2011-10-03, 08:30 PM
I hope to god that this is better then the first Wolverine movie.
ItalionStallion888
2011-10-05, 04:48 PM
I hope to god that this is better then the first Wolverine movie.
Not if they are having to make up new characters
Hugh Jackman Wants The Wolverine to Draw Inspiration from The Outlaw Josey Wales
The classic Clint Eastwood western that best portrays the Man with No Name who is on a journey of redemption will influence James Mangold's The Wolverine.
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Replacing Aronofsky with James Mangold doesn't have me feeling very confident about this movie. 3:10 to Yuma was one of Mangold's better films, but it wasn't a great movie. The cast was wonderful and the acting was solid, but overall the plot had been done before and better. His last Hollywood film was the disappointing Knight & Day with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.
If Mangold and Jackman are serious about approaching the Japanese Saga with a Josey Wales type of approach I'd be all for that. The Outlaw Josey Wales is one of Eastwood's best films, and features a strong performance by Eastwood. Wolverine should be able to draw parallels from Josey Wales, who was a loner, a man of few words, and a man of action. Josey turns his back on society and embraces the Indian nation, which sounds perfect for the Japanese aspect of The Wolverine storyline.
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Excerpt from his interview with moviefone.com
What voice does James Mangold bring?
Jim has done some great movies. Many, many different movies like '3:10 to Yuma.' We had an image of this movie like 'The Outlaw Josey Wales,' which I love. And he has a really great take on it. Yes, it's going to be different than Darren's version, but I think it's going to be just as great from what I've seen. And he's doing his tweaks to what is already a very strong script.
How disappointed were you that Darren Aronofsky left 'The Wolverine'?
Well, the good thing about this, and the reason Darren signed on -- I tried to get him to do 'X-Men 3' and 'Wolverine 1' -- the reason he signed on to this pretty much straight away is because I showed him the best script we've had. Now, the script is 80 percent, obviously. And the director is going to being their own voice to it.
Excerpt from his interview with screencrave.com
Are you particularly excited for The Wolverine because it seems like Wolvie’s more or less an extension of you at this point because you’ve been playing him for practically a decade. You are Wolverine at this point.
I play it at home obviously. (Laughs) For parental control it really helps, trust me. So yes I’m very excited for it and I’ve always thought the Japanese saga was the ultimate backdrop for a movie. From X-Men 1, when I first started reading the comics, because I’ve never read them before… I don’t want to give away too much. You know, by the way, that saga is quite disparate. There are some that have got the wedding and the X-Men involved. And I’ve been waiting to make this movie all year so there’s been many reasons why I’m so ready to make it.
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Hugh Jackman Says The Wolverine Will Be Filled With Rage; Will Have Less Focus On Other Characters
The Real Steel actor talks more about what to expect from his next outing as The Wolverine, saying that it'll be simpler than X-Men Origins and it'll go more into the character...
Speaking with The Guardian newspaper while promoting Real Steel, Hugh Jackman - perhaps best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men films - says The Wolverine will be much simpler than 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, saying that it won't have as many characters (he believes that the main flaw was that it had too many characters). He also reveals that the film goes more into the character, and that they have the chance to 'nail the character', which Jackman believes hasn't been done yet.
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"I think we've got the chance to nail the character this time, to do the hole-in-one. We haven't managed that yet. On the last movie, we complicated it with too many other characters. And there'll be more women this time, which is good. The last one was so masculine!
"The new film will go more into the character. I don't think we've ever seen his rage expressed properly. We're letting go with this one of the whole, 'Who am I? Where did I come from? Oh no, I've lost my memory,' thing. I feel like that's sent us all to sleep. 'Yeah, whatever pal. We're bored! Fine, you were a sushi chef, whatever it was, can we just get on with the story now?'"
James Mangold Calls ‘The Wolverine’ A Dark Character Piece Like Eastwood’s ‘The Outlaw Josey Wales’
‘Walk the Line’ Director Also Likens It To ‘Chinatown,’ Calls It A Foreign-Language Super-Hero Drama, Film-Noir & Detective Story; Reveals He Spoke With Aronofsky
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Evidenced by his success with “Cop Land,” “Walk the Line,” “3:10 To Yuma” and “Knight and Day,” James Mangold has a knack for turning populist entertainment into personal expression. But when 20th Century Fox announced that Mangold would be taking on “The Wolverine,” a sequel to “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” his fans seemed concerned he might be overwhelmed by the enormity of a franchise sequel, and the constant scrutiny that seems to come with one. (Never mind the fact that he’s directed critical and commercial darlings alike with Russell Crowe and Tom Cruise, and came away with fun, interesting pictures that still feel like they belong to him.) But Mangold told The Playlist that he thought that a sequel was the best place for him to be able to imprint his personality on the property, since he’s unencumbered by the requirements of an ensemble piece or an origin story.
“You could actually just tell a story about this amazing character from the start, just the way they do when you really read a comic,” Mangold said via telephone Friday. “You don’t have to spend the first hour saying how they were born; you can actually just find them in an emotional space, in the middle of action, and what happens is you’re not crowded with cutting to nine other action heroes. You can really make a movie about this dude.”
The Playlist spoke to Mangold for the Blu-ray release of “Cop Land,” his 1997 sophomore effort, which is available on November 1 via Lionsgate. Discussing his work on “The Wolverine,” however, Mangold admitted that he was initially reluctant to take the film on, specifically because of the attention director Darren Aronofsky attracted to it when he signed on to direct and then pulled out. “I spoke to Darren a bit about it before I ended up taking it on,” he revealed. “But I will tell you that when Darren stepped off, I was in the middle of doing a lot of other things, and when it was brought up to me, I actually didn’t even consider it for the very reasons you’re talking about. It was, oh, who wants to do that, and follow that, and I could hear all of the media swirl about it.”
Eventually, that media buzz died down, enabling Mangold to get a better look at what he might be making if he agreed to helm “The Wolverine.” “Several months went by and I hadn’t even really read it, and later when they came back to me and I kind of took it in, and a lot of that hand-wringing had kind of died down,” he explained. “What I saw was some really promising material, and to me an interesting character played by a great friend of mine who’s a terrific actor, Hugh Jackman.” (Mangold previously worked with Jackman on “Kate & Leopold,” an unconventional romantic comedy he wrote and directed in 2001.)
Mangold said that he was intensely drawn to the locale of the film, which was not just markedly different from the first film, but an environment in which he felt like audiences hadn’t seen a superhero movie take place. “It’s a kind of adventure following such a unique character also in a really unique environment,” he said. “I mean, the fact that half of the characters in this movie speak Japanese, this is like a foreign-language superhero movie that’s as much a drama and a detective story and a film noir, with high-octane action as it is anything like a conventional tentpole film.”
That said, however, there was still the concern that Mangold might simply be inheriting Christopher McQuarrie’s script, despite having previously written five of his eight feature films. But the filmmaker said he’s already done a lot of work collaborating with screenwriter Mark Bomback, ensuring that his voice and his vision will be represented in the finished product.
“Mark Bomback and myself have done a tremendous amount of writing on the movie,” he revealed. “There’s not a page that hasn’t been worked and reworked and rethought and story-boarded. So it just is what it is; I mean, kind of the part of connecting to the movie and developing the scenes and finding the locations and devising the action is all about not only making it good, but also in the process making it your own.”
Mangold also said he was keenly aware of the conventions of the genre he would be exploring, and felt he’s been able to turn it into a more unique story than most other superhero movies demand. “I think part of the reason I’m doing this picture has been because it isn’t to me a conventional superhero movie. It isn’t an origin story, so I’m freed from that burden, and it also isn’t a save-the-world movie, which most of them are. It’s actually a character piece; I actually think it has more in common with ‘The Outlaw Josey Wales’ and ‘Chinatown,’ what we’re doing, than the conventional, ‘will Wolverine and his compatriots save the world from this thermonuclear device’ question.”
Following the success of the first “Wolverine,” fans speculated – and in fact hoped - that the second film would examine the comic book story lines written by Frank Miller, in which Wolverine spent time in Japan. Mangold said that he wants to take advantage of those fish-out-of-water opportunities, and then combine them with storytelling, and of course, action sequences which maximize the influence of the world around the characters. “I think that this movie is much more an intense psychological and action-packed character piece, that’s much more about Logan getting lost in this very unique and insulated world of Japanese culture, gangster culture, and ninja culture,” he said. “The fighting is going to be unique because it’s all influenced by Japanese martial arts.”
Ultimately, however, Mangold insisted that “The Wolverine” would focus on the ideas that are at the core of the character, even as he delivers a visceral, intense, and entertaining film. “I think more than anything, it’s a character piece, asking really interesting questions that are what pulled me in about what it means to be immortal. What is it to live forever, when you lose everyone you’ve ever loved? Either you watch them get killed, or you just lose them by attrition. What is it to feel the burden of saving mankind through all of its mistakes, over and over and over again. What’s the toll it takes on you as a living being that is somehow living this Frankensteinian, eternal life? And there’s a lot of interesting dramatic questions we’re going to deliver on as well as some really inventive action.”
In fact, Mangold said that because he’s unfettered by considerations of back story or ensemble plot lines, he’s optimistic that his film will finally deliver the Wolverine story that fans have been asking for since he was first brought to the screen. “I like to think that we’re out to make that Wolverine movie that people have been looking forward to seeing, which takes on some of the darker and more intense aspects of the character, and his own journey, that have not necessarily been possible in the origin story that they did or obviously when he’s sharing so much time as a character with so many others in X-Men.”
“It really just was a simple choice,” he admitted. “Do you want to jump on board and take this thing on, with such a cool environment and a world, and this moment when they might actually explore the character? [And] there was so much intriguing in there that I thought could be mined and something really interesting done with it.”
“Cop Land” debuts on Blu-ray November 1, 2011. “The Wolverine” is tentatively scheduled for release in 2013.
Director James Mangold On The Wolverine And Hugh Jackman
Director James Mangold has revealed some interesting tidbits about The Wolverine. He states that he and actor Hugh Jackman are creating a Wolverine (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1430132/) very different from the normal X-Men formula.
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"I was just really intrigued by the script and the project and the boldness of making a really personal Wolverine movie," Mangold said while assuring fans that the "serious action" is still very much there. Umm, one thing the Wolverine didn't really have was the serious action, especially when it came time for people to use their mutant powers. Agent Zero gliding/jumping/teleporting over that fence had to be one of the worst SFX sequences I've ever seen in a movie. But moving back to Mangold, he goes on to state, "But it's also more of a journey for the character in a completely foreign land and more of a mystery and an adventure than it kind of is another save the world 'X-Men' film."
"I think it also goes more deeply into some really great questions about Hugh's character and his journey and where he's going," Mangold said. "In many ways, the storyline makes me think even of Asimov's 'The Bicentennial Man,'" Mangold said. "The man who's here forever must watch mankind make all of its mistakes and also lose everyone they ever love because we all either get killed or die in some way. We pass and they endure. At some point, do you ever get tired of it?"
"Hugh and I have an idea about when in Wolvie's life when we're finding him," Mangold said. "I think it's in a place that will be a little more intense than we've ever seen him. In that sense, we'll be examining his look and everything else through that prism. That would affect everything from his level of musculature to his look."
"I think that we are not rebooting, but we are going deeper into something than anyone's ever gone, and we're finding a way to do that in a really original way," Mangold said.
THE WOLVERINE Gets An Official 2013 Release Date
After a bumpy production schedule, losing it's original Black Swan director, as well filming delays, Twentieth Century Fox' James Mangold-directed Wolverine has a release date. Check it out! [/URL]
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According to a production update from Box Office Mojo, Twentieth Century Fox have given their long-productive much-anticipated sequel, The Wolverine, an official release date. Joining Marvel flicks Iron Man 3 and Thor 2 in year 2013, check out the spotlighted release date down below.
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The Wolverine, under James Mangold's direction, brings back Hugh Jackman as 'Logan/ Wolverine,' taking on the Silver Samurai. The story follows Logan being lured to Japan to learn who he is and where he came from. And Fox has yet to announce a release date for the much-anticipated sequel.
First Poster For THE WOLVERINE Revealed?
http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/articles/56699.jpg A photo reportedly taken in the office of director James Mangold seemingly reveals the very first teaser poster for Hugh Jackman's return as the iconic Marvel character in The Wolverine. [/URL]
[URL="http://screenrant.com/the-wolverine-poster-rob-160191/"]Screen Rant (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/profiles/?u=JoshWilding) have unearthed what may just be the first teaser poster for The Wolverine. Posted on Instragram (http://instagr.am/p/IZ6LGFPAOR/), the picture (which the site have cleared up a little) was apparently taken in the offices of director James Mangold and clearly depicts a Japanese flag being sliced by Wolverine's claws. They've contacted 20th Century Fox for some sort of confirmation about its validity, so stay tuned for any further details.
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2012-03-20, 11:36 PM
what the shit is going to be the draw to see this movie? most of the questions where addressed in Origins. Only thing left to do is to go into the future where he has outlived most of the other x-men. that would be sketchy due to the fact that cartoons and comics don't line up and some people are loyal to one or the other.
got any info on plot or at least plot idea?
what the shit is going to be the draw to see this movie? most of the questions where addressed in Origins. Only thing left to do is to go into the future where he has outlived most of the other x-men. that would be sketchy due to the fact that cartoons and comics don't line up and some people are loyal to one or the other.
got any info on plot or at least plot idea?
Yeah read the thread :lolg:
Taylor Kitsch Open To Doing A Gambit Cameo In THE WOLVERINE
http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/articles/57796.jpg Taylor Kitsch has recently said that he is not open to going back to the role of Gambit (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/john_carter_of_mars/news/?a=55241), whom he played in 2009's X-Men (http://www.powerlinks.com/api/powerlink-click-custom?id=63&keyword=X-Men&campaign_id=1111) Origins Wolverine, but in a new interview he says he would do a cameo in the newest Wolvie film if Hugh Jackman asked him. [/URL]
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Back while doing press for [URL="http://www.comicbookmovie.com/john_carter_of_mars/"]John Carter (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/profiles/?u=WaylonJones) Taylor Kitsch spoke (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/john_carter_of_mars/news/?a=55241) to our very own Galactus where he told him that he was done playing heroes and that there is no chance he would play Gambit (http://www.powerlinks.com/api/powerlink-click-custom?id=63&keyword=Gambit&campaign_id=1111) again. While doing press for Battleship Kitsch seems to have changed is tune. When asked by Den Of Geek (http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/1318332/taylor_kitsch_interview_battleship_john_carter_fri day_night_lights_gambit_and_more.html) if he would like to return to the character Kitsch sait, "I would, man. I know Hugh [Jackman]’s doing Wolverine soon, so I’m not planting a seed in any way, but if he called me and wanted me to do a cameo in it or something, I’d do it". He went on to say that he is only saying he would be open to the idea and has NOT been approached for a cameo and that he doubts it will happen.
Kitsch also talked about being flattered by fan reaction about wanting him to play Gambit (http://www.powerlinks.com/api/powerlink-click-custom?id=63&keyword=Gambit&campaign_id=1111) again calling it the best compliment you can get going on to say, "I loved playing him - he’s a suave mother[frick]er. He’s fun to play, man." He also said that he could see him self being 40 (http://www.powerlinks.com/api/powerlink-click-custom?id=63&keyword=40&campaign_id=1111) or 45 years old still playing and developing the character of Gambit.
The Wolverine has not started production yet, but it would be interesting to see if they do indeed invite Kitsch back for some sort of small role or cameo. Sound of your thoughts below on if you would like to see Gambit (http://www.powerlinks.com/api/powerlink-click-custom?id=63&keyword=Gambit&campaign_id=1111) make a return in Wolverine's next film outing.
Hugh Jackman's THE WOLVERINE To Film In Australia
http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/articles/58228.png The Australian actor is coming home, as it has just been announced today that James (http://www.powerlinks.com/api/powerlink-click-custom?id=63&keyword=James&campaign_id=1111) Mangold will film The Wolverine in Sydney, Australia. Click the jump for more details. [/URL]
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"The Wolverine is expected to generate more than $80 million in production expenditure in NSW and create more than 720 jobs for NSW-based cast and crew, along with opportunities for 1200 extras," said Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner.
"It is a testament to our screen industry that Hugh Jackman and his team have chosen to come back to Australia after such a positive experience making the X-Men (http://www.powerlinks.com/api/powerlink-click-custom?id=63&keyword=X-Men&campaign_id=1111) Origins."
Although some production work is scheduled for the US, another $10 million worth of post-production work will be done here, especially visual effects. Both state and federal government incentives were provided to bring the film to Sydney.
Plot - Logan beginning a forbidden romance with a Japanese woman whose hand in marriage is, unfortunately, promised to another man. Since Logan won’t take “no” for an answer, it puts him into battle with her father and her samurai-sword-wielding brothers and Silver Samurai.
The Wolverine will be directed by James (http://www.powerlinks.com/api/powerlink-click-custom?id=63&keyword=James&campaign_id=1111) Mangold (Knight and Day), the script has been written by Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects). Hugh Jackman will of course be back in the lead role of Logan/Wolverine, and the film will claw into theaters July 26, 2013.
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2012-04-19, 03:33 PM
Plot - Logan beginning a forbidden romance with a Japanese woman whose hand in marriage is, unfortunately, promised to another man. Since Logan won’t take “no” for an answer, it puts him into battle with her father and her samurai-sword-wielding brothers and Silver Samurai.
I REALLY hope this translates to screen!
Tom Rothman Offers THE WOLVERINE Production Update; Says It Will Be A "True Wolverine Movie"
The 20th Century Fox CEO updates on Hugh Jackman's next outing as The Wolverine, saying that preparation is now underway and that the character will be "berserker and badass" in the film. [/URL]
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After a series of delays, it appears that The Wolverine - said to be a stand alone film starring Hugh Jackman yet again as the famous Marvel Comics character - is finally beginning production this summer. Recently, it was confirmed that the film, directed by Knight And Day's James Mangold, will film in both Australia and Japan. Now, in an interview with Collider, Fox CEO Tom Rothman updates on the flick, revealing when casting begins and their current preparation. “Hugh Jackman is finishing Les Miserables in London, we’re gearing up and prepping now. We’ll shoot the stage work in Australia and the location work in Japan, and we’ll start casting in the next month or so. There’ll be a lot of local Japanese talent in it.”
Additionally, Rothman discussed the story and how it's a "true Wolverine" film. “This is […] a pretty original take. It’s based on a very successful run in the comics, but it’s a true Wolverine movie, I mean this is the true berserker, bad ass Wolverine.” The film is based on Frank Miller's successful Japanese storyline. It's additionally been confirmed that the Silver Samurai will be the villain in the movie.
Hugh Jackman Will Begin Filming THE WOLVERINE In August
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Last update that we had on the film was a month ago when 20th Century Fox's CEO Tom Rothman at Las Vegas' CinemaCon said that part of The Wolverine would be filmed in Japan. More specifically location work would take place in Japan and studio work in Australia.
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