X-men producer Lauren Shuler Donner has revealed a few more details about the proposed Magneto spin-off movie.
Although the exact plot details have not yet been fleshed out Donner says the script that they are already studying deals with not only with Magneto but also Charles Xavier. She says that it will be about the two friends during their early years.
Joe Johnston to direct Capt. America movie
Marvel Studios has chosen Joe Johnston to direct the Captain America movie, tentatively titled First Avenger: Captain America. The movie, which will be distributed by Paramount will be shown on May 6, 2011.
Johnston is popular for having directed Jurassic Park III, Jumanji and he won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for Raiders of The Lost Ark.
Howard speaks about Iron Man 2 casting change
Terrence Howard has finally spoken about Marvel Studios’ decision to replace him with Don Cheadle for the role of James Rhodes in Iron Man 2.
The surprise change, according to Howard, surprised him as well. He claimed that he found out about the change like many of the fans — through the news. He also denied that negotiations with him bogged down because of money.
Below is a quote from the interview conducted by NPR:
“It was the surprise of a lifetime,” he said. “There was no explanation. [The contract] just…up and vanished. I read something in the trades implicating that it was about money or something, but apparently the contracts that we write and sign aren’t worth the paper that they’re printed on, sometimes. Promises aren’t kept, and good faith negotiations aren’t always held up.”
I still think that the decision to replace Howard is a big mistake.
Cheadle replaces Howard in Iron Man 2
It’s confirmed.
Don Cheadle will be replacing Terrence Howard in Iron Man 2.
Howard played Col. James Rhodes, Tony Stark’s friend and future hero as well as he is bequeathed War Machine.
According to reports, negotiations over salary was the main culprit in talks bogging down between Howard and Marvel Studios.
Much as I think Cheadle is a great actor I just don’t see him as donning the War Machine suit. I guess a War Machine movie may not happen after all.
Kenneth Branagh wants Thor
Talk about a movie development that comes out at left field.
Distinguished actor and arthouse director Kenneth Branagh is reportedly interested in directing the Thor live action movie being developed by Marvel Studios. The movie is expected to be released on June 4, 2010.
The success of both Jon Favreau and Christopher Nolan in directing a mainstream movie even though they have more arthouse roots could be one of the reasons why Branagh has put his hat in the very lucrative superhero movie genre. Another arthouse director Gavin Hood is currently working on the Wolverine solo movie.
I am supporting Branagh’s campaign. He could bring something really quirky to the Thor movie that will please both fans and critics alike.