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[ManaByte]

...according to Drew McWeeny at AICN and he has quotes from Avi Arad to back it up:
http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=20349

Did you hear that sound just now? I think that was the other shoe finally dropping...

In talking to people in and around the X-MEN camp over the last month or so, it became obvious that Matthew Vaughn was really excited about making an X-MEN movie, but that he was also feeling a lot of pressure regarding this particular X-MEN movie’s production schedule. As with any film of this size, there were a lot of people exerting control over the film, and Matthew dug in for a series of important fights. He managed to convince the studio to cast Kelsey Grammer as The Beast, something that he was very proud of, and together with Zak Penn and Simon Kinsberg, he worked on the script that has evidently had the actors all excited about what they’re going to get to do. It looked like Matthew had finally reached a point where he was confident that the film could be made the right way in the time they had to make it, and he sounded ready to go. Now, nine weeks out, we’ve got word that Vaughn is off the film and on his way back to England. As soon as I heard this, I called Marvel Studios to get their reaction, and I ended up talking with Avi Arad, who confirmed that Vaughn has indeed left the film.

”This is not a case of creative differences,” Avi said. “This is a personal decision by Matthew, and I can tell you that he is heartbroken. He loved this material, and he wanted to make this film.” Vaughn has evidently already left to deal with whatever personal issue requires his attention, and Marvel and Fox are expected to make an announcement in the next few days regarding both the casting of Angel (who plays “a major role” in the film, according to Avi) and the new director, who may actually be someone who had circled the film earlier but who wasn’t available at that point.

 

[Dan]

Hollywood Reporter is saying the same. This is very disappointing. Fox better not hire some hack to quickly get into production.

 

[Hitman]

Who is Mathew Vaughn

 

[ManaByte]

Who is Mathew Vaughn

Directed Layer Cake and was directing X3. Now he isn't and the movie doesn't have a director...again.

 

[J2 Cool]

Hmm, this sounds bad, being that a good script, casting, excitement, and inspired movie-making all seemed to be in order. Now it's all confusion again, and we're where we started. I really hope X3 turns out great.

 

[teiresias]

Well, they apparently already have a new director, and it was someone previously attached to it that didn't happen. Personally, I'm hoping it's the guy that directed the Dawn of the Dead remake, because there was originally talk of him getting it.

 

[krypt0nian]

Sounds like it was over his head. Its a bit of a jump from Layer Cake indy to must-make-millions X3.

 

[Porridge]

this sucks... but, i can only hope it doesn't turn into a joel schumacher-esque neon fun fest

 

[ToxicAdam]

Good. Maybe they will get Joel Schumacher to produce and Remmy to direct.


::RUNS THEN HELL AWAY::

 

[demon]

Hmm, interesting.........I have no idea what this means.

Just finished X2, though...literally seconds ago. Good stuff.

 

[Triumph]

Good. Maybe they will get Joel Schumacher to produce and Remmy to direct.


::RUNS THEN HELL AWAY::

Why? So we'll have to sit through THE LONG KISS OF BATMAN AND ROBIN?

 

[ToxicAdam]

:lol

::shudders::


I am curious to who they will get next for the only comic movie franchise worth a damn.

 

[Mrbob]

Why? So we'll have to sit through THE LONG KISS OF BATMAN AND ROBIN?

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Triumph]

Well, my friend Dave isn't doing anything, and he's a pretty good director. Smokes too much dope, tho.

 

[acoustix]

Im available too. Sign me up an Ill cast Jessica Alba as Psylock and Henry Rollins as Mr. Synister.


and Jared from Subway as Juggernaut.

 

[FoneBone]

Directed Layer Cake and was directing X3. Now he isn't and the movie doesn't have a director...again.

Yeah, but weren't you convinced the movie was going to suck even when he was attached?

 

[ManaByte]

Yeah, but weren't you convinced the movie was going to suck even when he was attached?

Marvel has only one good movie coming - Spidey 3.

The rest are direct-to-video/cable B-movies that are being given a theatrical release.

Ironically though, Punisher 2 is actually sounding like it won't suck.

 

[Link]

Im available too. Sign me up an Ill cast Jessica Alba as Psylock and Henry Rollins as Mr. Synister.

It's "Psylocke" and "Mr. Sinister."

You're fired!

 

[karasu]

Angel? Weaaaaak

 

[FoneBone]

Marvel has only one good movie coming - Spidey 3.

The rest are direct-to-video/cable B-movies that are being given a theatrical release.

Ironically though, Punisher 2 is actually sounding like it won't suck.

And why exactly is X3 going to be a "direct-to-video"-level effort?

 

[Hitman]

FUCKIN BRIAN SINGER. I hate him. Jumped ship and now all us fans are screwed... SCREWED I TELLS YOU!

And for what.. Brian.. for what!? FOR YOUR MADE FOR TV LOOKING SUPERMAN? Your main lead looks like a total dousch bag Brian. Not to mention Superman the character is boring and sucks.

 

[miyuru]

Regarding Layer Cake, that movie sucked balls after reading the book.

 

[sol5377]

stay positive folks. It looks like everything is in place for a good/great director to come in and complete the project. I'm sure they'll find someone competent. They know just how important X3 is.

 

[robertsan21]

yes read this yesterday.

i think its a good thing!
i for one do not want a shitty director onboard Xmen 3

 

[Jill Sandwich]

I want to see Betty Swollocks as Betsy Braddock

 

[evil ways]

Fuck Superman. By the looks of it the movie will be shit, and if it indeed is, then serves Bryan Singer right.

 

[Willco]

By the looks of it? All you've seen of Superman is a photo of the suit and the farm, and the farm looks great.

The test shots of Supes flying are phenomenal, and the rigs they're building to capture all that stuff looks amazing. I'm totally sold.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

FUCKIN BRIAN SINGER. I hate him. Jumped ship and now all us fans are screwed... SCREWED I TELLS YOU!

And for what.. Brian.. for what!? FOR YOUR MADE FOR TV LOOKING SUPERMAN? Your main lead looks like a total dousch bag Brian. Not to mention Superman the character is boring and sucks.

haha, more liek Fuck Xmen and its cheesy Star Trek-esque universe. The fans were clamouring for a lameass story (sentinals? Phoenix saga?) for X3, Singer jumped ship just in time before having to make that shit.

 

[J2 Cool]

All I wanted was a massive effort to perfect Juggernaut on screen, and a few other beloved X-men villains and heroes. I wanted to see some of their powers visualized on screen. So get someone who can create that shit and put together a decent story. The Phoenix saga almost seems like it'd just be weak, given how much I really cared about Jean Grey at the end of X2.

 

[themadcowtipper]

Well, they apparently already have a new director, and it was someone previously attached to it that didn't happen. Personally, I'm hoping it's the guy that directed the Dawn of the Dead remake, because there was originally talk of him getting it.

I think you mean Zack Snyder. I dont know when X3 is suppose to start filming, but Snyder next two movies are Rainbow Six and Frank Miller's 300 which should keep him busy for a while, espically Frank Miller's 300 which is epic...So I don't think there is a chance for him to do x3

 

[Willco]

All I wanted was a massive effort to perfect Juggernaut on screen, and a few other beloved X-men villains and heroes. I wanted to see some of their powers visualized on screen. So get someone who can create that shit and put together a decent story. The Phoenix saga almost seems like it'd just be weak, given how much I really cared about Jean Grey at the end of X2.

The problem is that I don't think the X-Men universe lends itself to being produced like that in what Singer has already setup. It'd be a big departure from the previous two movies. I always felt X-Men worked better animated than live-action anyway, but eventually, someone will be able to get it right.

I think they should just let the series take a break and reboot with a new cast soon enough. From all indications FOX is just trying to rush this thing, which isn't really how you should handle something as big with an ensemble cast like this.

 

[Cronos]

Well, they apparently already have a new director, and it was someone previously attached to it that didn't happen.

Joss Whedon? I hope so.

 

[teiresias]

Whedon is in post for Serenity and is already attached to Wonder Woman, and part of the reason he passed on X3 in the first place is because he wanted to write it if he was going to direct it and he didn't like the rigid timeline Fox has in place for it.

 

[Hitman]

haha, more liek Fuck Xmen and its cheesy Star Trek-esque universe. The fans were clamouring for a lameass story (sentinals? Phoenix saga?) for X3, Singer jumped ship just in time before having to make that shit.

First of all, Singer can do any damn script he wanted. Secondly.. he was the one who SET UP the Pheonix saga.

Singer was probably just pissed that no matter how well directed X-men was it never seemed to be on the same mainsteam level as Spider-Man. Thus he wants to be a little bitch and direct Superman.

 

[ManaByte]

Joss Whedon? I hope so.

Nope. Whedon is busy with Wonder Woman.