SyFy Roundup
News & Gossip of all things sy-fy
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Mystique Movie;
Rumours are that Jennifer Lawrence has been in talks with Fox Studio's regarding a possible venture into a X-Men spin-off film. The actress who plays the sexy blue shape shifter takes on a much bigger role in the soon to be released sequel, X-Men; Days of Future Past, and could lay the groundwork for Raven Darkholme to break out on her own.
Producer Lauren Shuler Donner has told Entertainment Weekly that there was a regime in Fox Studio's that didn't see the need, or worth, in spin-off's. Lauren also hinted that he'd also like to do Deadpool, and Gambit, but he'd have to see. There's a lot of really great characters out there he said. Producer Simon Kinberg, has also said that Mystique is in a croweded ensemble, and that there's so much more opportunity for her character to go solo. Of course, its possible that Fox are merely trying to cash in on the current popularity of a 23 year old Oscar Winner with box office bankability.
We all know how Fox Studio act's when it comes to SyFY,. They have a tendancy to cancel popular shows after the first season (Firefly, Terra-Nova) in order to head off in another direction. I'll be watching the Fox boards a bit closly now, just to see if Jenn gets her own movie franchise like Hugh got with Wolverine.
Interesting point of note, Anna Paquin who plays Rogue, appears in the credits of the upcoming X-Men movie, but does not actually appear in the film. Her scene with Prof-X and Magneto ended up on the floor of the cutting room. It may still make it into the dvd version though.
X-Men: Days Of Future Past will open in cinemas on May 22.
Batman - Assault on Arkham;
Batman: Assault on Arkham is a new animated feature film based on the Warner Bros. game trilogy. The first trailer has been released, along with some initial cast details.
The film stars Kevin Conroy has Batman, Troy Baker as the Joker, and Martin Jarvis as Alfred Pennyworth.
Batman: Assault on Arkham will release digitally and as a Blue-Ray pack.
Star Wars; Episode Seven;
It’s hard to believe that JJ Abrams upcoming film could be anything as fantastical as some of the weirdest rumours about SW-7 found in the deepest darkest depths of the internet. Are you sitting comfortably, then I shall begin, just remember, your not allowed to execute the messenger these days.
#1: Jennifer Lawrence as Han Solo.
Although it would explain her recent haircut, rumours that Lawrence is set to play the lovable rogue and ultimate man’s man made famous by Harrison Ford have shocked even her. Asked about playing the role in an interview, she said: “I can’t play a young Han Solo…That’s awful”. However, during the same interview she did say she wanted to play a man – and some fans are completely convinced that she would make an excellent Han. It might take a bit more to convince the general public though; this could be one role for Jennifer better suited to a costume party than the big screen.
#2: Jabba the Hutt: The Movie.
The obese alien sluglord met his maker when bikini-clad Princess Leia strangled him to death in Episode VI: Return of the Jedi – and he seemed to enjoy it a bit too much. Plans in the