X-Men Origins: Wolverine is ramping up and adding to it’s ranks just like the G.I. Joe movie has been doing recently. Just yesterday we had the role of the mutant Gambit cast and now we’ve got Deadpool. The most awesome Deadpool possible that is…Ryan Reynolds. He’s long been an internet fan favorite for the role and he’s perfect to play the wise-cracking mercenary.

Deadpool has a rapid-fire mouth and quick wit, but he’s also got a healing factor like Wolverine, a teleportation pack, and carried loads of deadly weapons. He could even get a spin-off movie if it comes off well..

Other Wolverine cast news is that Black Eyed Peas will.i.am will be playing Wraith, another mutant who  teleports. We also know that Sabertooth is in the movie and all of these characters are from Wolverine’s early government days with the Weapon-X program. Wasn’t there a character named Maverick? When’s he being cast?

Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston and Lynn Collins round out the cast as Victor Creed/Sabretooth, Col. William Stryker and Kayla Silver Fox, respectively.

Hugh Jackman reprises the role of Wolverine in the “X-Men” spinoff that Gavin Hood is lensing in New Zealand, Australia and New Orleans. Pic bows May 1, 2009.

David Benioff penned the script, which would reveal the origins of the Wolverine character and introduce other mutants not yet seen in the “X-Men” franchise.

Marvel has been eyeing the possibility of casting Reynolds as Deadpool, an assassin with self-healing powers, for some time with the idea of spinning off the character into his own film series should the character prove popular among moviegoers.

Fox and Marvel have also long wanted to add the card-throwing character of Gambit to the “X-Men” franchise but could never find a way to give him enough screen time among the many other mutants that have appeared in each film.

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I am really looking forward to this movie!

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Taylor Kitsch from television’s Friday Night Lights has been cast in the role of the Cajun Gambit (aka: Remy LeBeau) for the in Gavin Hood’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie. There are supposed to be some other major Marvel characters popping up, but this is one of the first confirmed.

He’ll be joining Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Liev Schreiber (Sabretooth), Danny Huston (William Stryker) and Lynn Collins (Silver Fox) in the 20th Century Fox release, opening May 1, 2009.

Leading up to the events of X-Men, “Wolverine” tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.

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The source also said that Taylor has signed a three picture deal, which means we could get plenty more of Gambit in the future. There are also some rumours flying around (I think over at AICN) that Ryan Reynolds will be in the movie as the wise-cracking mercenary Deadpool. Now that would be awesome if it’s true!

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Oh man! This is what I wanted to see for about 15 years now. Wolverine will probably be one of the greatest movies I own, even if it’s as crappy as I thought X-men 3 was. I read all the comics as a kid and have a cool old collection. Should I give away a #1 issue of Wolverine for the movie release? Maybe the original 4-issue mini series? Drop me a line and let me know what you think.

As if a guy with temper issues, iron blades for fingernails and a penchant for cage fighting needed it, Wolverine is about to get even surlier.

Yeah, I know. The guy that wrote this has no clue does he? Iron blades for fingernails…

“I know it seems odd given, you know, the guy is already half animal,” says Hugh Jackman, who revives the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, due in theaters May 1, 2009. “But with all the success of the X-Men, you feel the pressure to keep pushing it further.”

Jackman, also a producer on the film, says he never expected the story of mutants trying to fit in “to catch on the way it did.” (Since the first film hit screens in 2000, the X-Men franchise has taken in more than $1.1 billion worldwide.) “But I became a fan of Wolverine like everyone else. That’s why I keep holding on to the character.”

Wolverine will be a prequel to the X-Men saga. It will center on the origins of the superhero with animal-like reflexes, an alloy skeletal system and the ability to heal from virtually any wound. He also could use a friend.

“I think one of the reasons the X-Men took off is that it connected in a way nobody saw,” Jackman says. “They’re mutants with powers. But they’re also outcasts for being, and everyone connects with that on some level. And who wouldn’t want the power to get back at the people who ostracized you?”

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This connected in a way nobody saw? Right. That’s why comic book fans pushed X-men comics to #1  and Wolverine to the top fan-favorite hero back when I was a teen. This is written for mainstream people that have no clue. We forgive them, right?

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As you may have seen in the most recent issue of Entertainment (11-2-07), the title has been revealed for the new Wolverine movie and it is… X-men Origins: Wolverine. Huh? That’s right. It is a prequel, and dives into the birth of Wolverine. It will be in theaters May1, 2009. The director is Gavin Hood, with a script by David Benioff. He’s the dude that wrote Troy.

If the whole Origins thing pays off look for a movie about Magneto.

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know there is a war on (and no, I’m not talking about the one over in the Middle East). It’s the war being waged between the high-definition DVD formats: Blu-Ray versus HD-DVD.

I’ve been reading in the media that Blu-Ray is winning the war, but that isn’t what I am here to inform you about. What I am here to inform you about is actually good news for the HD-DVD owners/supporters. Now, we’ve seen movies that have not been exclusive to either format, but for those that are, either side is cursing the other for not having the movie they want.

For instance, I’m sure John is ticked about Transformers not being on Blu-Ray while I am peeved about the Spider-man, X-men, and Fantastic Four movies not being on HD-DVD. This battle is being waged in the U.S., but for HD-DVD owners rejoice!!! I have discovered a loophole. It seems in foreign lands such as Germany, you can buy such movies like Fantastic Four 1 and 2 in HD-DVD format and they are region free (for the non-techies, that means they will work on any HD-DVD player).

You might have to put up with foreign writing on the box and cancel the foreign subtitles during play, but it’s a small price to pay for high definition goodness. It doesn’t stop there of course; other Blu-Ray exclusive movies are out in HD-DVD format overseas. Check out your favorite Internet DVD stores to find out what is available. I can give you the site where I found Fantastic Four 2 on HD-DVD (drop me a line and I’ll pass on the link). I didn’t check if it went the other way (HD-DVD on Blu-Ray overseas) for the sole reason I don’t really care; I own an HD-DVD player.

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This is, in my completely unprofessional (you have to be paid to be a professional!) opinion are the best Movie Series ever.

Since this ended up being such a long blog, I thought I would break it up. Today are numbers 10 through 6.

What do you think? There are plenty more great movies out there, many of which I have completely forgotten about or simply didn’t have enough room for. Leave a comment below. I’d love to hear what you think!

10 Star Trek: I would have to say that this set of movies consists of some of the best, and also some of the worst movies I’ve seen. It’s true: the even movies are much stronger than the odd movies. The worst, by far are the first and fifth movies. I think the Geneva conventions would frown upon anyone showing those two pieces of drek to prisoners of war.

The even movies are generally the best. Of course, The Wrath of Kahn is a favorite among most Trekies. However, my favorites are the Voyage Home (IV), and The Undiscovered County (VI).

The even movies aren’t all top tier, however. I would have to say the lowest of the low points was the set-up and subsequent death of Data, which occurred in the most recent film, an even numbered entry. Ho Hum… talk about a yawner.
Oh, and of course pretty much all of the aforementioned Star Trek V. Boy, that one sure was a dog turd.

I still remember the special thrill I felt when I saw a trailer for a new Star Trek movie. Even the trailers were often better than the movies they preceded.

What I learned from these movies: A) When faced with a task at work, always overestimate wildly the time it will take to finish it. B) “I always set my phaser to stun,” really isn’t all that good of a pickup line.

9) Pirates of The Caribbean: OK, I admit it. I am a sucker for silly spectacle. While I was really disappointed in the Third movie, I definitely would like to see it again, if only for the dream sequence. These movies have a lot of things going for them, and mostly those things have the faces of dead presidents on them. Yes, I am talking about boatloads, and I mean boatloads of money, which is what this trilogy made. And while yes, this trilogy was ultimately an empty one, it started a lot of stars on their way upward, and cemented Johnny Depp as being one weird, talented dude. Not bad for a concept that got its start as a ride.

There is even word of not one, but several more Pirates movies on the way. Avast!

What I learned from these movies: A) Never ever trust a pirate. Duh! B) Never make deals with the East India Trading Company. C) Pirates generally have one or more of the following: sharp knives, haunted gold, rotten teeth, and killer body odor.

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