“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” director Gavin Hood has confirmed earlier reports that the theatrical version of his film will not differ significantly to the leaked workprint. Hood noted that the leaked version had 400 unfinished visual effects shots, no score, unfinished sound mixing and unfinished coloring but failed to mention the key scenes that were previously claimed to be missing by Fox chairman Tim Rothman.
Hood did reveal though that the film will feature multiple secret ‘easter egg’ endings. The endings are set to play out either during or after the credits; similar to the ones in “Iron Man” which featured Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury. While it is not known how many of the endings are in existence, one known ending features Ryan Reynolds’ character of Deadpool. Could these easter egg endings account for the film’s much publicised reshoots? [FirstShowing]
Though it was never explicitly implied, many assumed Robert Rodriguez’s newly announced project “Predators” was being developed with himself attached to helm. Rodriguez, however, has now informed us otherwise: “The idea is that I’d produce ‘Predators’ here at Troublemaker Studios, so that I can feel free to walk to the [film’s] soundstage, pick up a camera and co-shoot the coolest scenes. Directing wise, next up will be ‘Nerveracker’ for the Weinstein Company.” The film has also been given a July 7th, 2010 release date, a month after Rodriguez’s “Nerveracker” which is set for April 15th. [AICN/ERC]
Warner Brothers have won the race to bring Greek epic “The Odyssey” to the silver screen under the guise of the director-writer team Jonathan Liebesman and Ann Peacock (“The Killing Room”). The project, retitled “Odysseus,” has been described as a bloody relentless revenge movie, something akin to “300” meets “Taken.” The original book follows the character of Odysseus on his epic journey home from the Trojan Wars (“Troy”) and his return to the brutal occupation of an invading force. This will be the third ‘swords and sandals’ film to go into production in recent times with the previously announced “Clash Of The Titan” remake and Tarsem Singh’s “War Of The Gods.” [THR]
After talking up an appearance for weeks, Michael Caine has finally revealed that he will, in fact, have a role in Christopher Nolan’s “Inception.” Said Caine of his role: “I have a little part in it, yes. Just a tiny part. Chris and I are very good friends so I’ll do that little part. I think I’ll work about three days. It’ll be extraordinary, wait until you see this one. I think if I say another word he’s going to kill me!” Now, how about David Bowie reuniting with Nolan for a cameo? [In Contention]
Gore Verbinski’s video game adaptation “Bioshock” has been put on hold as the studio reanalyses the project’s approach. “We were asked by Universal to move the film outside the U.S. to take advantage of a tax credit,” said Verbinski. “We are evaluating whether this is something we want to do. In the meantime, the film is in a holding pattern.” The film’s budget is was reportedly $160 million. A little worried about the success of video game adaptations? [Variety]
