Wolverine Reshoots Add More Deadpool
Some news has come in about what exactly is being reshot for Hugh Jackman's X-Men spin-off Wolverine. Spys at IESB.net report that it is mainly extra scenes for Ryan Reynolds' character Deadpool. Earlier speculation had the movie in trouble over the massive reshoots, which prompted Hugh himself to respond directly to the fanboys in order to quash any negative buzz. But we've heard that they're reshooting a little less than half of the film, which is actually quite a bit, and doesn't exactly build confidenc

Jackman Defends ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’
There was speculation over the weekend that things weren’t going according to plan with the X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie. Even though the film is due for release in May, it’s as-yet unfinished, with re-shoots and additional filming taking place this month. But there’s no need to panic, as the star of the show, Hugh Jackman has answered the claims quite vehemently. In an emailed letter to AICN, Jackman, via Fox, explains the situation, basically spelling out in plain English (or Australi

Deadpool to Get More Screentime in Wolverine
Finally, FOX has gotten something right! Or at least, they’ve gotten something right if this rumor holds true. We already know that “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” has been something of a troubled production, and that air of trouble seem to get worst when reshoots were recently ordered by the studio. We were then a tad relieved when Hugh Jackman himself sent an email to the fanboy masses explaining the reshoots. Now there are even more good news from the world of Wolverine: you li

Deadpool Gets More Time in Wolverine Movie
We've learned that more footage of the DEADPOOL character played by Ryan Reynolds has been added to the X-Men Origins: Wolverine film! We are told via IESB.net that Ryan Reynolds was busy a guy in Vancouver during the extra time the production spent there shooting some added footage for his Deadpool character! Apparently most of the footage shot included Reynolds and Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman. This isn't your mother's cameo.

Ava Jackman Goes For A Spin
Deborra-Lee Furness takes her 3-year-old daughter Ava Eliot for a bike ride downtown in New York City on Friday. Daddy Hugh Jackman is currently in Vancouver, Canada shooting the latest Wolverine movie. The “Sexiest Man Alive” recently emailed AICN and discussed the status of X-Men Origins: Wolverine . “Hey everyone - It’s Hugh Jackman, sending this note from freezing Vancouver. I have read a lot of your online comments regarding the footage that we are currently sh

Hugh Jackman's 'Wolverine' Badass Promise
The star of X-Men Origins: Wolverine sent an e-mail to his fans to put their fears about production of the film to rest. Hugh Jackman writes, "I wanted to reach out and let you know that due to scheduling conflicts with certain cast members and location/weather considerations, we had to wait until now to shoot a couple of scenes. Please rest assured that Wolverine will be badass and hopefully meet all of your expectations," Page Six reports. Trust him, fans. This man wouldn't gi

Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool Played Major Part In Wolverine Reshoots?
News of Wolverine reshoots the other day set off a firestorm of speculation about whether they meant good or bad news for the new Fox comic book film. Things got so intense that Hugh Jackman himself fired off an e-mail to quell the Fox-hating battle tide. From IESB, We’re now learning at least one of the major reasons behind the reshoots: Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool character. According to a user on the site, “most of the footage shot included Reynolds and Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman.

Extra Scenes for Deadpool?
- Remember the new X-Men Origins: Wolverine footage that was being shot in Vancouver that caused such a rumpus last week? According to a scooper at IESB , the extra production time was spent filming extra scenes for the Deadpool character - played by Ryan Reynolds . Apparently the team expanded on Deadpool's role in the film, with most of the extra footage shot including Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.

Hugh Jackman Wears The "Canadian Tuxedo"
Well, it’s not Hugh Jackman per se who is wearing the “Canadian Tuxedo”. It’s more of his Wolverine character. What the hell is a “Canadian Tuxedo“? Well, let me show you.

Ryan Reynolds is a Muscle Man
Drool-worthy newlywed Ryan Reynolds pumps some iron on his day off on Thursday (January 22) in Vancouver, Canada. The 31-year-old Canadian actor has been re-shooting scenes as Wade Wilson/Deadpool for the upcoming superhero flick, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, out May 1. Just last week, the first promo pic of the Wolverine cast was released also featuring Hugh Jackman [...]

Hugh Jackman’s XXX Man story!
Hugh Jackman told The Sun how his wife likes him to wear his movie clothes in the bedroom like the white blazer from Australia!The actor, 40, said: “She loves me in costume because it makes her feel like she’s having an affair

Lest We Forget: Ferrell Keeps W. Onstage
IN late December, a CNN/Opinion Research poll disclosed that 75 percent of Americans were glad President Bush was leaving office, while 23 percent said they would miss him. Among those who, somehow, find themselves after all these years in that 2 percent “undecided” is the actor and comic Will Ferrell .

You're Welcome America, with "SNL" Alum Ferrell, Will Be Broadcast in March
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Will Ferrell Heeds Jeremy Piven's Advice
"I'm not eating any fish!" —Will Ferrell on what he's doing to prepare for his Broadway show [La Dolce Musto/Voice]"For all the insular, difficult, obscure poetry that everyone is supposed to struggle with, there's also this sort of 'My grandmother fed a deer in the backyard' poetry." —Michael Robbins on the immediacy of his poetry [VV]"I still can't believe it. I feel like I'm in the future — first iPods, now this!" —Kanye West is pretty happy we have a new president [MTV]"In a worl

WOLVERINE Update! MORE DEADPOOL!
Thanks to IESB reader DPfan (I am assuming he didn't think real hard about that handle — it means Deadpool fan right?) we've learned exclusively that more footage of the DEADPOOL character played by Ryan Reynolds has been added to the X-Men Origins: Wolverine film!

‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ Reshoots Adding More Deadpool?
After several months of news regarding the “Watchmen” lawsuit and the current rumors about “Iron Man 2″ casting issues , it was totally understandable to be a bit… concerned …when news broke earlier this week regarding “extensive” reshoots for “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (especially considering the film’s own history of behind-the-scenes conflicts ). However, might those reshoots be serving to make the film — dare we sa

Meet Nightcrawler and Emma Frost from WOLVERINE AND X-MEN Animated Series!
Wolverine and X-Men Join Forces to Prevent World Destruction In New Animated Series Wolverine and the X-Men Premiering Jan. 23 on Nicktoons Network.

Ryan Reynold’s Wolverine Workout
Ryan Reynolds works up a good sweat Who is Agyness Deyn? Marisa Miller is all dressed in black at the beach Brad and Angelina to rent in Long Island, NY? Minka Kelly works out hard to keep her figure Kristin Cavallari is not very shy at all Miley Cyrus: Just Jared is really nice to me Kelly Rutherford is getting more and [...]

Hulk Vs. DVD Details
If there was any doubt that The Hulk is still a force to be reckoned with, the over $135 million domestic box office haul by Ed Norton and Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk (DVD/Blu-ray review here) has proven his incredible staying power as a Marvel comic icon. And on January 27, 2009, he'll take on both Wolverine and Thor in two highly anticipated animated features on one DVD: Hulk Vs. From the press release: Make way for the clash of Marvel's mightiest heroes as Bruce Banner's alter-ego takes on fa

Universal tunes up Cobain feature - Entertainment News, Music News, Media - Variety
Universal Pictures has set David Benioff to write an untitled drama about the life of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Studio has acquired rights to "Heavier Than Heaven," a Cobain biography written by Charles Cross. Feature adaptation will be a co-production of Working Title and Reveille Motion Pictures. Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Ben Silverman and Graham Larson will produce. Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, exec produces with Howard Weitzman. Silverman developed the film at his Reveille banner before departin

The Shiniest Stories On io9 Last Week [Best Of The Week]
Too busy betting on the Vikings-versus-aliens fight? Don't worry, we got the best of the week right here. This week we talk to the brain trust behind Outlander, survey Lost parodies and check on Sundance.The Saga Behind Viking-Alien War Movie Outlander We've waited a year to see viking-alien epic Outlander, which hits U.S. theaters Friday. But for co-creators Howard McCain and Dirk Blackman, it's been 18 years of struggle. They told us their whole movie-making saga.Revolutionary New Material Will Make a Spa

Wolverine Reshoot Means More Deadpool?
From Deadpool’s Wikipedia entry: Deadpool is the product of the Canadian government’s paramilitary Weapon X program, although his place of birth is unknown. After Weapon X cured his terminal cancer by implementing a regenerative ‘healing factor’ extracted from Wolverine, Deadpool is left disfigured and mentally unstable. Ok. So that, plus the fact that Ryan Reynolds isn’t wearing Deadpool’s classic mask, plus the rumors that many of the reshoots feature/are-for Deadpool’s char

Could ‘Astro Boy’ Movie Be Delayed Indefinitely?
These days, in order to make a good comic book flick, it seems like part of the recipe for success needs to be a some behind-the-scenes drama. After all, most of this year’s highly-anticipated comic book movies — from “ X-Men Origins: Wolverine ” to “ Watchmen ” — have all had their share of shenanigans leading up to their respective releases.

Stallone nears ROCKY IV shape for THE EXPENDABLES
Fuck me! Stallone, who remember is 62!, will begin shooting his ensemble war picture next month. Meanwhile Brazilian site Omelete claim claim Brit actor Scot Adkins (he played Agent Kiley in THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM and will play Weapon XI in X-Men Origins: Wolverine) has been cast for the role of Paine described earlier as… the head of General [...]