X-Men News Archive

May 11th 2000: Comics Continuum has added a short interview with Hugh Jackman, supposedly from Marvel.com (but does not seem to be there). Click here to check it out.

May 10th 2000: Entertainment Weekly has added a follow-up article to Joss Whedon's famous Empire Online interview today, click here to give it a read. Also, the picture above appeared over at StanLee.net, where you can also read Lee's response to an "X-Men" fan's concerns about the film (includes a possible spoiler).

May 4th 2000: Executive producer/writer Tom DeSanto said that Anna Paquin is "amazing" as Rogue in the X-Men live-action movie. "We were really blessed," DeSanto said. "And, as a fan, to have an Oscar-winning actress not only associated with X-Men but playing Rogue, who is one of my favorite characters ... she just does an amazing job." More >>>

May 1st 2000: A review of the final shooting script for "X-Men," dated February 18th, 2000. Includes some major spoilers. Thanks to Stax.

April 30th 2000: Ain't It Cool News has added a review of a rough "X-Men" cut. Be aware of some major spoilers.

April 29th 2000: Click here to read a transcript of the recent Hugh Jackman Yahoo! Chat session.

April 27th 2000: Coming Soon! has posted an exclusive animatic clip of [SPOILER] "Wolverine & Sabretooth battling it out on the Statue of Liberty. Wolverine's shedding some blood and taking a plunge..." [/SPOILER] Download this four second clip below. A huge thanks to Coming Soon and also X-Fan for providing a mirror site.

April 21st 2000: Click on the thumbnail above to view the cover of next week's Entertainment Weekly at CHUD. Thanks to Nick.

Popcorn recently interviewed James Marsden, who shared a few details about the film: "It's like if Stanley Kubrick were to direct the 'X-Men' movie. It's very dark, very cold, very serious, but there's definitely plenty of action and style to it." Hear his comments in full right here. Also, the crew discusses the movie's internet coverage in a recent Marvel.com article.

April 14th 2000: Click here to read the transcript of a recent Ian McKellen Yahoo! Chat session.

April 6th 2000: The official site just added the new trailer (in various resolutions). Click below to download it at Apple.com:

April 3rd 2000: The following press release landed in my mailbox today, with thanks to 'Jenny.'

"X-MEN’S" FIRST TRAILER PREMIERES ON
"ACCESS HOLLYWOOD"

(April 3, 2000 - Burbank, CA) In an exclusive sneak peek at one of this summer’s most highly anticipated movie, "Access Hollywood" will debut the first trailer for "X-Men" on Wednesday, April 5 (check local listings for time and station). [ More... ]

March 28th 2000: According to X-Fan, the new issue of Cinescape reports that if "X-Men" makes over $200 million at the Box Office, 20th Century Fox has confirmed a sequel for Summer 2003. 2002 is supposedly 'off limits' due to "Star Wars: Episode Two" and "The Matrix 2."

March 16th 2000: Marvel.com has added an update on the current status of "X-Men," including brief comments from Bryan Singer and producer Ralph Winter. More >>>

March 13th 2000: The official site has now posted both the transcript and video of Thursday's chat with the 'X-Men' cast. Click here to check it out.

IGN Movies has gotten their hands on an early draft of the "X-Men" script, and you can read their review below. (Spoilers).

March 9th 2000: Head over to Coming Soon for 10 storyboards of various "X-Men" action sequences. Thanks to 'Coming Soon.'

March 7th 2000: According to the Comics Continuum, the next "X-Men" trailer will likely reach theaters in either late April or early May. It will probably include Anna Paquin as Rogue, and have more information about the film's story. There will also be a third trailer, targeted close to the movie's July 14th release. Production on "X-Men" wrapped up last Thursday in Toronto. Hugh Jackman was the last major actor involved in the filming. Fox is hoping to turn "X-Men" into a movie franchise, and it's potential sequels will introduce new members to the team.

AICN recently reviewed 20 minutes of raw "X-Men" dailies. Click here to read the spoiler-filled report.

Also, the official site will feature a live chat with several cast members on March 9th. Click here to read the details.

March 1st 2000: What's Worth Watching has added an article from a recent 'Script to Screen' conference, where Bryan Singer talked about the pressures and expectations brought by working on a big-budget genre picture. More >>>

February 24th 2000: American Mule has added a series of new character shots (featuring Cyclops, Jean Grey, Mystique, Storm, Toad and Wolverine). Click on the above image to check them out.

February 16th 2000: Entertainment Tonight just aired footage from the 'X-Men' teaser trailer, which you can now download below. Please forward all mirror sites to this address. A huge thanks goes to the folks over at Cinemenium - X-Men. [Update: An official QuickTime version of the teaser is now available!]

The music played in the teaser is Lunatic Calm's remix of the song "Chinese Burn" by Curve.

February 16th 2000: An AICN source recently caught some stock footage from the "X-Men" (teaser) trailer at Toy Fair. The report does includes some spoilers, click here to read it.

Also, this SPOILER-filled report just landed in my mailbox. Whether or not it's genuine I can't confirm. Swipe over the area below to read it. Thanks to 'Travis J.'

Ok. I got something good, I know someone working on the set of X-men. And he told me this: This upcoming X-men is a setup for a future sequel. I know for a fact two of the things that are setup for the sequel. One that I think you know but I'll say it anyway. In the whole movie Rogue doesn't seem to have the gray streak in her hair and she gets it at the end when she defeats Magneto. She absorbs his magnetic powers and this causes all her powers to become enhanced and also gives her the gray hair. In the movie Rogue is the weakest of the members. Second, this one is HOT!!! HOT!!! I know for a fact Wolverine does not wear his mask the entire movie and I know why. In the end of the movie Wolverine and Sabertooth have this huge fight atop the Statue of Liberty. Wolverine and Sabertooth both fall off but Wolverine survives the fall and Sabertooth doesn't. I don't know if you guys know Wolverine and Sabertooth's history. But they were once great friends. Wolverine feels guilty for Sabertooth's death and wears the mask from then on. At the end of the movie they show the X-men with their new costumes(just like in all the Batman movies) and Wolverine appears there with his mask. I also have a big SPOILER!!! Gambit makes a cameo at the end of the movie and is shown joining the X-men.

February 12th 2000: Yet another interview, this time with Hugh Jackman (Wolverine). Click here to read it over at IGN Movies [includes a few spoilers.]

February 10th 2000: The third (and final) part of Marvel.com's Tom DeSanto interview can be viewed right here.

February 3rd 2000: Soundtrack Magazine confirms that Michael Kamen ("The Iron Giant") has been signed to score the film.

Also, click here to read the second part of Marvel.com's Tom DeSanto interview.

February 2nd 2000: Toronto, the temperature outside is -14 C and there is snow and iceeverywhere. Inside the warehouse, the temperature is a somewhat more balmy 25 C and the cast and crew of the X-Men are already 2 hours into a 16 hour day. Five months into shooting and they're into the action.. More >>>

February 1st 2000: AnotherUniverse.com has conducted an interview with director Bryan Singer, click here to give it a read.

"I've become such a fan over the last three years," Singer admits. "I really do care about this, the history and the universe. But it's difficult because people have a vision of how things are going to be. You will always disappoint people, it's unavoidable but what's the alternative? Not make the movie? I don't think a movie, even if it doesn't satisfy certain fans, will cause them to lose appreciation for the comic."

January 31st 2000: Marvel.com has added the first part of an interview with 'X-Men' writer-producer Tom DeSanto. Click here to read it.

January 25th 2000: A trailer/commercial for 'X-Men' will not air during ABC's telecast of the Super Bowl this Sunday. "No commercial during the Super Bowl," producer Tom DeSanto said. "We're deciding when we want to go out with the first trailer. Right now, there's no definite time element in going out with the trailer." The trailer will probably reach theaters in either late February or early March, and the movie is still targeted for a July 14 release. Thanks to the Comics Continuum.

Also, McKellen.com has added a new Q&A interview, which can be found right here.

Also a confirmation on the 'Danielle Williams - (uncredited)' listing at the IMDB. Thanks to 'anonymous.'

The "X-Men" listing [at the IMDB] is however accurate except for the Danielle Williams listing in cast - there is no such person on the cast or crew.

January 4th 2000: Ian McKellen wrapped up his work in the movie on December 21st. Filming will continue through February. The first trailer and a "B" version of the poster are expected by the end of the month. McKellen will start his work on 'Lord of the Rings' January. 10th. Thanks to Comics Continuum.

December 22nd 1999: A look at the 'X-Men' advance poster. Thanks goes to Coming Attractions and Stax.

December 21st 1999: The Comics Continuum reports that Mystique will shape-shift and impersonate at least one key character in the upcoming 'X-Men' movie. Mystique (played by Rebecca Romijn-Stamos) will be blue-skinned in the film like her comics counterpart. The character that she will impersonate is a male. Filming will continue into February.

December 17th 1999: Coming Attractions landed these two exclusive costume sketches today. Click on the images above to view them more closely at CA's site.

November 23rd 1999: McKellen.com was recently updated with an 'X-Men' set-report. Simply click here to read it.

October 11th 1999: Variety reports that Australian actor Hugh Jackman will be replacing Dougray Scott in the role of Wolverine. Jackman's deal was finalized late last week so he could be fitted for his claws over the weekend. He will begin rehearsals and action choreography Monday. Shooting is taking place in Toronto with Bryan Singer ("Apt Pupil") directing.

October 7th 1999: Dougray Scott might have to drop out of the Wolverine role due to schedule conflicts. The "Mission: Impossible 2"shoot has gone longer than expected, and Scott lost a few days with a shoulder injury. Paramount and Fox brass have been trying to juggle schedules to get Scott free to join the "X-Men" production. They need Scott in the Wolverine suit by October 18th and if that can't be guaranteed, Fox will recast by week's end, Variety reports.

September 20th 1999: Screenwriter Joss Whedon recently posted some comments about his involvement with the "X-Men" script at the Buffy.com forum: "See some X-men talk there. Wanted to let you all know that they are NOT shooting my rewrite. There's about two pages of my stuff left in the movie and even that's been kinda tweaked so let's get the word out to all the kids that the movie ain't me. not even a little."

October 29th 1999 Follow-Up: Whedon was recently asked about his work on the script by Eon Magazine. He replied, "I took a little pass at the script and thought they threw it out - that it went a different way. But I’ve heard some stuff has made its way back in. I’ll just have to see it like a fan and wonder what will happen."

September 16th 1999: The new release date is June 30th 2000, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 20th Domestic Film Group chairman Tom Sherak said: "Even at this very early stage, there's a tremendous amount of excitement among the public and within this studio about 'X-Men.' We want to make sure that moviegoers can experience what we expect will be one of next year's most anticipated films during the prime summer playing time." In other news, James Marsden ("Disturbing Behavior") has officially landed the role of Cyclops.

August 19th 1999: 20th Century Fox has pushed up the release date of "X-Men" to July 2000 from a year-end slot. Director Bryan Singer begins production this October in Toronto, according to Variety.

August 9th 1999: Variety reports that Famke Janssen ("The Faculty") has joined the cast of "X-Men," Bryan Singer’s screen version of the Marvel Comics series about a team of genetic mutants with superhero powers. Janssen will play a superhero gifted with psychic powers of telepathy and telekinesis. Cinescape Online has since confirmed that Janssen's role is that of Jean Grey.

August 5th 1999: SFX News reports that Joss Whedon ("Alien: Resurrection") has been called upon to help tweak the 'X-Men' script. Whedon’s reported to be a huge X-Men fan, and apparently his remit was to make the characters more likeable.

July 29th 1999: Further members of the crew includes production designer John Myhre (Oscar nominated for "Elizabeth"), editor Steven Rosenblum ("Braveheart") and costume designer Louise Mingenbach ("Apt Pupil"). Thanks to 'anonymous.'

July 28th 1999: Ray Park ("Star Wars: Episode I - TPM") will indeed star as evil henchman Toad in Fox's "X-Men." The project begins shooting this fall with director Bryan Singer at the helm. Actor Bruce Davison ("Longtime Companion") has also joined the cast as Sen. Kelly, a powerful opponent of the mutant heroes. Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Dougray Scott, Anna Paquin and Halle Berry also star in the film, which is being produced by Lauren Shuler-Donner and Ralph Winter, THR reports.

July 1st 1999: Halle Berry and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos are set to join the cast of Fox's "X-Men," based on the bestselling Marvel Comics series about a team of genetic mutants with superhero powers. Berry would play Storm, who summons hurricane-force winds, rain and bolts of lightning to control the weather. Romijn-Stamos will take on Mystique, a blue-skinned villainess who is able to change shapes into anyone she's seen. Shooting is slated to begin in September, according to Variety.

June 21st 1999: Anna Paquin ("The Piano") has joined the cast of "X-Men." Bryan Singer ("Apt Pupil") directs this feature adaptation of the best-selling Marvel Comics franchise. Paquin will play Rogue, a high school girl with psychic powers who is recruited by the X-Men to help fight their archenemy, Magneto. Among Rogue's attributes is the ability to absorb the powers of anyone she has contact with. Paquin joins Dougray Scott, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen in the 20th Century Fox film, which was scripted by Ed Solomon and Chris McQuarrie. Shooting begins in September, according to Variety.

May 22nd 1999: StarTrek.com reports that Patrick Stewart has signed to appear as Professor Charles Xavier in the upcoming "X-Men" film. The film will be directed by Bryan Singer ("The Usual Suspects") and co-stars Ian McKellen ("Gods and Monsters") as Magneto. Filming will begin in Toronto mid-July.

May 15th 1999: Variety reports that Sir Ian McKellen ("Gods and Monsters") is set to reunite with director Bryan Singer ("Apt Pupil.") for "X-Men." In the film he will play Magneto, the Master of Magneticism (whose weapons include force fields) and leader of a band of evil mutants who battle the X-Men, a team of genetic mutants with superhero powers. Magneto's wicked pathology can be traced to his mistreatment at the hands of the Nazis during WWII. Though they are often feared and hated by the very humans they protect, the X-Men are bonded by a dream to one day live peacefully with humans. Magneto and his clan, on the other hand, feel that the only way to achieve that same goal is to conquer the humans and rule the world. The remaining X-Men and villains have not yet been cast. Pic is slated to go before the cameras in August in Toronto. Thanks to 'VAMPYR1835.'

October 27th 1998: The Toronto Star reports that Bryan Singer is working toward a summer 2000 release of The X-Men, a live-action movie about the popular Marvel comic book about a band of crimebusting mutants. It will have a budget exceeding $100 million, much special effects and such likely stars as Russell Crowe ("L.A. Confidential"), Julianne Moore ("The Lost World") and Patrick Stewart, who are all currently in negotiations.

October 22nd 1998: Dark Horizons just got a review of the script for the upcoming "X-Men" movie which will be out December 1999. The draft is supposedly Chris McQuarrie's first draft (a rewrite of Ed Solomon's script). It's very positive, and includes some spoilers:

September 25th 1998: Dark Horizons reports that Russell Crowe was asked about his rumoured casting as Wolverine in an on-line chat, his reply was: "I know the director, Bryan Singer, and he's talked to me about it. He told me I would be perfect for a comic book character, so I don't know how to react to that. I'm unfamiliar with the history of the X-Men but he's one of the best directors around."

July 1998: Click here to read an article about the upcoming "X-Men" movie called "Great X-pectations for X-Men."

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