The Wolverine New Full Trailer
Hugh Jackman’s next adventure as adamantium claw wielding mutant hero Wolverine now officially has it’s first full length trailer.
Directed by James Mangold the film sees Wolverine journey to modern-day Japan where he must face the lethal threat of samurai steel and his own inner struggle with immortality.
Check out the full length trailer below to see exactly what that will look like:
Independence Day Sequels Update
Director Roland Emmerich has spoken yet again about his long planned sequels to 1996 alien invasion blockbuster Independence Day. The so named ID Forever (parts 1 and 2) will apparently take place 20 years after the events of the original film, as a fresh army of alien invaders arrive to avenge the destruction of the first mothership.
Those familiar with the original explosion filled classic will remember that along with the White House the alien invaders pretty much blew up every major city on earth in the first film. So the world of 2016 we see in the new films will actually be more of an apocalyptic alternate reality. As Emmerich explains:
“It’s a changed world. It’s like parallel history. [Humans] have harnessed all this alien technology. We don’t know how to duplicate it because it’s organically-grown technology, but we know how to take an antigravity device and put it in a human airplane.”
As for whether this parallel future will feature a return for familiar characters from the first film Emmerich continued:
“It’s still some of the same characters, but also new younger characters; it’s a little bit like the sons take over.”
Bill Pullman has unsurprisingly expressed interest in returning to the franchise that made him a fighter pilot President, but it remains to be seen whether or not Will Smith wants to punch any more aliens in the face.
New Tomb Raider Movie Confirmed
Following the success of the recently rebooted Tomb Raider video game franchise, MGM and GK Films have confirmed plans to reboot the film series as well.
Angelina Jolie who played the gun toting hot-pants heroine in both the previous films isn’t attached and is unlikely to return as archaeologist adventurer Lara Croft. However development is set to start quickly with producer Graham King already reportedly beginning a search for a new leading lady.
The studios are keen to move fast to capitalize on the resurgent popularity of the infamously buxom video game icon. So the quest for a competent actress willing to hunt treasure in hot pants and a tank top begins… now.
Emma Watson at Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds London unveiled their latest wax figure today, a stunning replica of Harry Potter star Emma Watson. The product of months of work by a skilled team of 30 sculptors, painters and stylists the replica joins over 300 figures in the popular London Tourist attraction, taking pride of place alongside the likes of Johnny Depp and Robert Pattinson.
Check out the videos below to get an up close look at the Emma Watson figure and hear first-hand from the sculptor responsible for creating the uncanny resemblance. We also talk to the lovely Nicole from Madame Tussauds who reveals exciting news about upcoming wax figures or British music stars Adele and One Direction.
For more information on tickets and attractions check out the Madame Tussauds homepage here: http://www.madametussauds.com/
Ender’s Game Poster & Director’s Update
The big screen adaptation of classic science fiction book Ender’s Game has it’s first official poster above. The film directed by Gavin Hood and based on Orson Scott Card’s novel is set 70 years after a horrific alien war and follows an unusually gifted child who is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion.
Director Gavin Hood recently gave this update on the production via Tumblr:
“Hello fellow Ender’s Game fans. It’s been four years since I first began writing a screenplay based on the classic novel. I love the book. And I especially love the character of Ender Wiggin. I was drafted into an army myself at 17, and Ender’s journey of self discovery – his battles with authority figures he does not trust and his development as a leader – are themes I strongly relate to.
“We are now well into post production,” he continues, “and the famous zero gravity battle room scenes are looking fantastic. We started a year ago by sending our talented young actors off to a ‘space camp’ to train under the guidance of real NASA astronauts.
“They learned to move in zero gravity environments and experienced the wonderful feeling of weightlessness. Mix in some truly incredible visual effects work and today we are looking at battle room scenes that will blow your mind!”
The cast includes Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, Abigail Breslin, Hailee Steinfeld and Asa Butterfield. It also features Nonso Anozie as Sergeant Dap.
We caught up with Nonso at a fan event last year, check out the video interview below: