New Photos for X-Men: Days of Future Past

New photos to help promote Bryan Singer and 20th Century Fox's "X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST". The first came from Total Film and features more of the chance encounter between past Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and future Xavier (Patrick Stewart)...

There's also another one with Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique in human form confronting Magneto (Michael Fassbender)...

And another one featuring Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)...

Meanwhile, the official X-Men twitter page shared two new photos focusing on Magneto or Magnetos since we're talking about two versions of the character in the movie.

Michael Fassbender as the young Magneto

Sir Ian McKellen as the older Magneto

Helmed by Bryan Singer, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” stars newcomers Peter Dinklage, Omar Sy, Boo Boo Stewart, Fan Bingbing, Evan Peters, Adan Canto, Josh Helman, along with returning stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Halle Berry, Lucas Till, and Daniel Cudmore.

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” will open on May 22, 2014 in Philippine cinemas nationwide.

New Mystique Still and How It Connects

There's a new X-Men: Days of Future Past still where Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) is seen thrashing a bunch of military types. If you haven't seen it, it's the one below:

I'm not 100% but this scene really reminds me of that photo that showed Alex Summers/ Havok (Lucas Till) hanging around in army fatigues. You can check out said photo HERE. 

I think, Mystique shows up to save or convince Alex to return to the fold and join the team in order to fight off Trask, the US Government and the Sentinels. But that's just a speculation on my part. Maybe she's there to kill Havok. That could be.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Review

Reviewing HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE which stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutchinson, Woody Harrelson and a whole lot more. Honestly, the cast grew exponentially here.  That alone is a testament to how a better movie this is compared to the first one (which wasn't so bad if I can say so myself). 

Spoilers abound so read with caution if you haven't seen the movie or read the book by Suzanne Collins. 

Catching Fire definitely caught fire for a lot of changes. Thematically, the shape and scope grows larger. Hunger Games focused on an oblique social commentary about the rich and the poor and the power of media. There's a weird love story that's underdeveloped too. This time as that classic Beatles' song goes "You say you want a revolution". Theme shifts from social commentary to a slow and steady thread on revolutionary tales what with lead Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) igniting people's animosity and loathing on the current Panem government.

I love the casting for this new movie as much as the improvement on the original cast. Lawrence and Hutchinson has grown comfortably into the roles of Katniss and Peeta respectively. You can feel the affection and the awkwardness with every scene they're in. A particularly 'kilig' or sweet moment here that hammers down the point was the beach scene where the two officially seal the deal before their team enact their plan to reach the lightning tree. 

Even guys like Haymitch and Gale get more meat in terms of characterization. And let's not forget some of the new guys, the new victors that appear in Catching Fire like Finnick Odair and Johanna Mason. Boy those guys were pretty interesting in a visual and character-driven context. In fact, I'm vouching as early as now to have Sam Claflin to play Aquaman if ever Warner starts casting for Aquaman in the Justice League movie. Seriously, the guy was field testing Finnick for a bigger role in a Justice League movie. Other notables in terms of casting here are Cinna played once again by Lenny Kravitz and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee. Too bad for the former though. 

Visually, the movie just got a facelift. While Hunger Games showed people in studios and stadiums, Catching Fire increased it ten fold with bigger sets and grander widescreen shots. Even the parties went from big to huge. You do however feel that the dome/ arena where the quarter quell was held was smaller than expected.

I loved the costume. Effey's were easily one of the more 'out there' while the victors/ tributes' suits were effing awesome.

The final shot/ scene was also one of the more memorable second movie endings I've seen in recent years. I'd have to agree with what a friend stated, this was definitely the Empire Strikes Back to the franchise. Didn't miss a bit in delivering a true cliffhanger. 

Oh and if you didn't think I'm going to miss out on this - CATCHING FIRE still has similarities with Battle Royale 2. And I'm perfectly OK with it. 

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All the X-Men: Days of Future Past Photos Now in Hi-Res

The good folks at 20th Century Fox Philippines just sent in some hi-res versions of most of the X-MEN:DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Photos.

20th Century Fox has just released "X-Men: Days of Future Past" high-resolution photos.

The latest high-quality images released worldwide features exciting and dangerous times in the lives of the mutants where they must face the past for the future of mankind and mutants.

James McAvoy, who reprises his role as young Professor X in the film shares that the star-studded film is going to be the biggest, most epic X-Men to be made. "“I think it’s the second biggest production Fox have ever embarked upon, behind Avatar. So they’re definitely going for it.”

Helmed by Bryan Singer, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” stars newcomers Peter Dinklage, Omar Sy, Boo Boo Stewart, Fan Bingbing, Evan Peters, Adan Canto, Josh Helman, along with returning stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Halle Berry, Lucas Till, and Daniel Cudmore.

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” will open on May 22, 2014 in Philippine cinemas nationwide.

Wounded Logan, Brooding Xaviers and More in New Stills for X-Men: Days of Future Past

Empire has released several new stills for 20th Century Fox's X-Men: Days of Future Past starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender. Check them out below:

There's hardly any action in these stills, just a lot of brooding...

At least we end things with a little Jennifer Lawrence in Mystique action.

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American Hustle Stars Look Different in these Posters

Check out the new posters for the upcoming "American Hustle" starring a powerhouse cast including Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence.

Synopsis: The story of a con artist and his partner in crime, who were forced to work with a federal agent to turn the tables on other cons, mobsters, and politicians - namely, the volatile mayor of impoverished Camden, New Jersey.

The posters can be found below:







And here are the stunning ladies:

J. Law for the win!

The film was directed by David O. Russell, the same guy who directed films Three Kings, Silver Linings Playbook and The Fighter (which I have yet to see).

You know there's a popculture quip/ reference somewhere here. Ah yes, "remember that movie where Batman was a crime boss looking guy with Mystique and Lois Lane wearing very revealing clothing and Rocket Raccoon and Hawkeye looked like they stepped out of the set of "Starsky and Hutch".

Blergh. corny I know.

The Countdown Begins for Catching Fire's First Trailer

Hunger Games fans unite as the countdown officially begins for the release of the first full trailer for the movie The Hunger Games: Catching Fire starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson.

First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique for X-Men: Days of Future Past

"X-Men: Days of Future Past" director Bryan Singer has tweeted a great photo of Jennifer Lawrence in her Mystique costume. 

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 The movie will open in cinemas July 17, 2014.

New Poster for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Here's the new poster for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire featuring Jennifer Lawrence who reprises her role as Katniss Everdeen.

Synopsis:

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.

New Teaser for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Katniss Everdeen is a symbol... Here's the teaser trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Watch it after the cut...

Hunger Games: Catching Fire First Look

Entertainment Weekly has shared the cover for their upcoming issue featuring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and newcomer Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair in "Catching Fire".

Noticeably absent in this cover is Katniss' main squeeze Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). I'm not going to claim that I know anything Catching Fire or the other books that Suzanne Collins has written so I'm just playing it by ear.

With Peeta absent from the new games, are we seeing a new love affair happening? Will Katniss out-tramp Bella Swan in this trilogy? I dunno. If you ask me, she'd have been better off with her friend Gale Hawthorne.