X-Men Origins: Magneto is Ready to Go...But Depends How Successful Wolverine is - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-22-2009, 11:08 PM

Producer Lauren Shuler Donner told SCI FI Wire that she's still eager to do a Magneto prequel film, though that will depend in part on how X-Men Origins: Wolverine performs.

Shuler Donner also updated us exclusively on her slate of upcoming genre projects, including First Class, about the Xavier School; Cirque du Freak; and a possible Constantine sequel, which is possible.

Shuler Donner talked with us last week in a telephone interview to promote Wolverine, which comes out May 1. Following is an edited version of our exclusive interview.

What's the latest on Magneto?

Shuler Donner: I don't know. We have a great script. Honestly, we have all been just so focused on getting Wolverine out that we didn't take the time to sit down and explore "What are the movies we're going to do next within the genre?" We will do that. We will do that. We all want to. Magneto is a fantastic script, and hopefully we'll make it. I don't know.

How much will the reaction to Wolverine affect Magneto?

Shuler Donner: I think this is partly to do with it, yes. And then we have First Class, which is based on the X-Men comics' first class and is very literal to the title. It's the first class in Xavier's school. But that's just being written. I haven't even seen a first draft. And I'm producing that with Simon Kinberg.

What interests you about First Class as a potential franchise?

Shuler Donner: I like kids. I did produce Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo's Fire. I do like those kind of teenage movies; I really do. Part of it takes me to my roots. It's action. There seems, to me, to be more humor, or more potential for humor. I really like that idea. The relationship ... I don't want to get into what the script is about, but it provides a bit of a lighter touch to the franchise.

Where are things at with Cirque du Freak?

Shuler Donner: It's done [and will be released next year]. It's very much what [director] Paul Weitz wanted. We had a director who saw it a certain way, and it is the way he saw it. He used the book as sort of source material.

And what's the latest on Constantine 2? Will that happen?

Shuler Donner: Looks very good. Thinking about it. Looking for a writer.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/04/magneto...-still-pos.php

JamesG · 04-22-2009, 11:12 PM

The Magneto film could be good. He has an interesting story being a survivor of the Holocaust.

We'll see if the online leak will damage the box office of Wolverine. I don't think it will; I think many fans will see it despite having seen it online.
I got the impression that only the "hard-core" audience took a look at the leaked version; those who couldn't wait a month and they'll still go see it to see the complete movie.

Brian Damage · 04-22-2009, 11:19 PM

I could be mistaken James, but according to a website I THINK Moviephone, pre sale tickets for Wolverine is extremely high, only rivaled by the new Star Trek movie.

JamesG · 04-22-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I could be mistaken James, but according to a website I THINK Moviephone, pre sale tickets for Wolverine is extremely high, only rivaled by the new Star Trek movie.

Yeah, as I said I don't think the leak will damage Wolverine at all.
Lots of people were saying since it got leaked that nobody will go to the theater now to see it but that's wrong.

comedyfreak · 04-23-2009, 06:00 AM

I think Wolverine will be a run away hit, so we'll see a Magneto movie too.

Brian Damage · 04-23-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

I think Wolverine will be a run away hit, so we'll see a Magneto movie too.

Let's hope so.

04-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	X-Men Origins: Magneto is Ready to Go...But Depends How Successful Wolverine is Producer Lauren Shuler Donner told SCI FI Wire that she's still eager to do a Magneto prequel film, though that will depend in part on how X-Men Origins: Wolverine performs. Shuler Donner also updated us exclusively on her slate of upcoming genre projects, including First Class, about the Xavier School; Cirque du Freak; and a possible Constantine sequel, which is possible. Shuler Donner talked with us last week in a telephone interview to promote Wolverine, which comes out May 1. Following is an edited version of our exclusive interview. What's the latest on Magneto? Shuler Donner: I don't know. We have a great script. Honestly, we have all been just so focused on getting Wolverine out that we didn't take the time to sit down and explore "What are the movies we're going to do next within the genre?" We will do that. We will do that. We all want to. Magneto is a fantastic script, and hopefully we'll make it. I don't know. How much will the reaction to Wolverine affect Magneto? Shuler Donner: I think this is partly to do with it, yes. And then we have First Class, which is based on the X-Men comics' first class and is very literal to the title. It's the first class in Xavier's school. But that's just being written. I haven't even seen a first draft. And I'm producing that with Simon Kinberg. What interests you about First Class as a potential franchise? Shuler Donner: I like kids. I did produce Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo's Fire. I do like those kind of teenage movies; I really do. Part of it takes me to my roots. It's action. There seems, to me, to be more humor, or more potential for humor. I really like that idea. The relationship ... I don't want to get into what the script is about, but it provides a bit of a lighter touch to the franchise. Where are things at with Cirque du Freak? Shuler Donner: It's done [and will be released next year]. It's very much what [director] Paul Weitz wanted. We had a director who saw it a certain way, and it is the way he saw it. He used the book as sort of source material. And what's the latest on Constantine 2? Will that happen? Shuler Donner: Looks very good. Thinking about it. Looking for a writer. http://scifiwire.com/2009/04/magneto...-still-pos.php
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04-22-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	The Magneto film could be good. He has an interesting story being a survivor of the Holocaust. We'll see if the online leak will damage the box office of Wolverine. I don't think it will; I think many fans will see it despite having seen it online. I got the impression that only the "hard-core" audience took a look at the leaked version; those who couldn't wait a month and they'll still go see it to see the complete movie.

04-22-2009, 11:19 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I could be mistaken James, but according to a website I THINK Moviephone, pre sale tickets for Wolverine is extremely high, only rivaled by the new Star Trek movie.