He’s the best there is at what he does, and what he does is kick off the summer box office in grand style. X-Men Origins:Wolverine raked in $87 million over the weekend to of course, earn the no. 1 spot.
Doesn’t look like a leaked copy of the film sans special effects had any impact, unless it was to increase anticipation for the finished product. Bringing in that kind of cash, it’s almost a certainty we’ll see more X-films. As a matter of fact, as long as these things keep making money, X-Men Origins:That Mutant That Was In One Scene …read more

Why is Wolverine so popular anyway? Is it because he’s almost indestructible? Maybe it’s the shiny adamantium claws. No, probably the hair. It’s definitely the hair.
For the ladies, it’s probably a little something about Hugh “Sexiest Man Alive” Jackman going feral in fight scenes. It makes perfect sense that ol’ Logan, the reputed best there is at what he does, would be the first X-Man to get a solo film.
I have to say I’m pumped, as much for the event as I am for the film itself. This one is chock full of cameos from numerous mutants including Gambit, who …read more

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Acclaimed but canceled series Pushing Daisies may follow the path of shows such as Angel that continued their TV plots in comic form.
Series creator Bryan Fuller told Sci Fi Wire he’s talking to Marvel about such a …read more

There are big doings regarding the blockbuster sequel to one of 2008’s surprise hits. Yahoo Movies confirms that Mickey Rourke has signed on to play the villain Whiplash in Iron Man 2. One of the initial sticking points was reportedly a $250,000 offer to Rourke, whose Oscar-nominated turn in The Wrestler has raised his price tag considerably.
Money was also reported to be a problem with Terrence Howard, who played Jim “Rhodey” Rhodes in the first movie. He’ll be replaced by Don Cheadle in the sequel.
I’m assuming Marvel Entertainment opened up the purse strings a little more to get Scarlett …read more

This was basically a foregone conclusion once the first film turned a $115 million profit, but Bloody Disgusting reports Columbia Pictures has officially greenlit a Ghost Rider sequel.
BD says Columbia is looking for writers and that Nicolas Cage is on board to reprise his role as the title hero. The first film drew some negative reviews even among comic fans, and Cage’s “Elvis impersonation” take on the character was at the center of that controversy. But basic Hollywood math says $115 mil take= sequel, with no questions really asked.
Readers (particularly those of you that saw the first film) what’s …read more

Today at Marvel.com,the company announced the production of a new animated series, “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.” Film Roman, the company that produces The Simpsons and King of the Hill, is already at work on a 26-episode first season. The new series is expected to hit the air in 2011. It won’t be alone as 2009 brings a plethora of Marvel animated action including Nicktoons Wolverine and the X-Men and Iron Man: Armored Adventures, as well as Marvel Super Hero Squad and The Black Panther.
Marvel’s plan here is obvious as it’s moving to get an Avengers live action movie …read more

According to numbers provided by Nielsen, Marvel Comics’ Iron Man has made $177 million in 10 days. It raked in $50 million this past weekend to remain atop the box office charts.
 
Warner Bros. Speed Racer, which at one time was thought a potential rival for Iron Man, stalled into second place with $20 million. Critics mostly panned this Wachowski Bros. adaptation of the popular anime. Its price tag is rumored to be well over $100 million with millions more spent on marketing. Warner can’t be happy with this abysmal opening, Racer just barely edging out romcom What Happens In …read more

The Grand Theft Auto IV release wasn’t a factor, nor was any other film in theatres as Marvel’s Iron Man repulsor blasted his way to a $100 million weekend.
The first movie from Marvel Studios tallied $104.3 million including Thursday night previews. It was the fourth-best opening in that weekend’s history and the second highest non-sequel opening behind Spider-Man.
This film’s explosive opening catapults the lesser known Iron Man into the same stratosphere with heroes like Spidey, Batman and Superman. The movie enjoyed almost universal good press, a rarity for comic-book fare. Paramount’s exit polling said the audience was 65 percent …read more

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Summer tentpole flick Iron Man will get an early start on the box office action, debuting on 2,000 screens May 1 at 8 p.m. That early limited release will bring the weekend numbers down, but Marvel and Paramount think they’ll make much of that money back if positive word-of-mouth holds up.
They hope to see Friday and Saturday numbers spike as those early viewers go tell it on the Marvel mountain. Of course, if the diehard audience doesn’t like it that measure could backfire. This one is huge not just because it’s the …read more

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Reviews from early screenings of Marvel’s summer blockbuster Iron Man have been glowing so far. Robert Downey Jr. reportedly makes all the right moves as the eccentric but brilliant billionaire.
“Marvel – ous,”  The Hollywood Reporter says. “The space flights and acrobatics over Los Angeles evoke Spider-Man,”  they go on.  “Yet the whole package is distinctly its own, a tale originated in the ’60s cleverly and logically transposed into today’s world.”
SFUniverse will have reviews of the film, video game and the new Invincible Iron Man monthly comic as part of our Tony …read more