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More ‘X-Men Origins’ On the Way

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If you are a fan of the idea of ‘X-Men Origins,’ prepare yourselves.   There is a whole lot more to come.

Lauren Shuler Donner, who has been behind the production of all three ‘X-Men’ films as well as the upcoming ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine,’ noted on Fox Movie Channel’s Life After Film School that she wants to go back and show the origins of the entire X-Men team.   The film would be called ‘X-Men: First Class.’

“It is the first class of Xavier’s school, way back when, so it’s young Scott, young Jean, young Beast and that’ll be really fun,” Donner said. “I think (the plan) is to follow some of the characters into their own stories, and weave them back into the X-Men world.

“And hopefully First Class will become its own franchise and we can follow them as they grow up.”

Also on the show, Donner explained that the Magneto prequel film is still under development.

So, what does this mean?   Are we going to get a 90210-style ‘X-Men’ film filled with pretty people and flashy, new toys?   I’m sure that’s the way it’s going to go if they get someone like Ratner to direct it.   However, if they actually get a decent filmmaker like Bryan Singer or Gavin Hood behind it, it could be an interesting concept.

Source: Comics Continuum

Second ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ TV Spot

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The second of three 60-second spots for ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ aired last night.   This one is titled “Brothers”, and you can check it out right here:

The third spot airs tonight during “American Idol”.   If you aren’t interested in watching that, though, we’ll be sure to have the clip for you as soon as it airs.

Source: First Showing

3 Minutes of ‘Wolverine’ Coming to Fox

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The Fox network is given us a slightly late Valentine’s Day gift starting this Sunday.   Three 60-second spots are being shown on Fox that, when strewn together, form one, complete narrative.

The first spot will air Sunday, Feb. 15 during “Family Guy” (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT); the second on Monday, Feb. 16 during “House” (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT); and the third will air Tuesday, Feb. 17 during “American Idol” (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on Fox.

Following Tuesday night’s clip, all three will be released to Yahoo!

This is a pretty cool way to promote the film, as well as a good way for Fox to get people to watch their shows.   Not that any of these three shows have any ratings problems, but I don’t watch “House” or “American Idol”, and, now, I’ll be sure to set these episodes up on my Tivo.

What do you think?   Is this a good way for Fox to promote the film?   Are we still into these “multiple-minute” clips that studios release to promote their films?   Will you be tuning in to any shows you regularly don’t watch just to see these clips?   Let us know by commenting below!

Source: Official Site

Stan Lee, Marvel sued for $750 Million

Shareholders of a failed venture by Marvel icon, Stan Lee, are seeking more than $750 million from profits from films based on Marvel characters.   The lawsuit, filed Monday in a Manhattan federal court by four shareholders of Stan Lee Media Inc, is aimed at reclaiming money for all the shareholders in the company.   Defendants named in the lawsuit include Lee, his wife, Marvel Entertainment Inc., and  former Marvel chief executive officer Avi Arad.

The lawsuit claims profits from Lee’s comic creations belong to the company, which emerged from bankruptcy in 2006. The suit claims Lee, Marvel and others have violated Stan Lee Media’s copyright interests and that the firm is due profits from all properties, including blockbuster films that were made after 1998 and based on Lee’s creations.

The lawsuit’s allegations were immediately rebuffed, with Marvel issuing a statement that said the lawsuit is filled with “ridiculous claims.”

Lee’s attorney, Mark W. Williams, said: “We look forward to a positive resolution for Stan Lee and his family.”

Marvel also claimed the lawsuit features claims that have been pursued in previous cases.

“It’s a very different lawsuit,” Martin Garbus, the lawyer for the plaintiffs, said. “It’s different money.”

He said he suspects that Lee, who once sued Marvel over profits from his creations, entered into an agreement that deprived Stan Lee Media of the windfall from blockbuster movies such as the ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘X-Men’ trilogies.

“He made a deal,” Garbus said of Lee’s confidential settlement that led to his reconciliation with Marvel. “That money should have gone to the corporation.”

Lee helped found Stan Lee Media, an online comic site in the late 1990s, but the company went into bankruptcy in 2001 and several of its officers were arrested and accused of manipulating its stock price.

Lee was never implicated in the scheme, but the company’s meltdown has sparked court actions in New York, Colorado and Los Angeles.

In 2007, Lee sued Stan Lee Media for copyright infringement, cybersquatting, defamation and other claims. In a document filed last year, Lee’s lawyers denied he gave the company copyright interests in characters he created during his Marvel career.

Source: Variety