A Tale of Two Charles Xaviers in New Promotional for X-Men: Days of Future Past

20th Century Fox has shared a second comparative photo for the two Charles Xaviers who will be appearing in the upcoming film X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST.

Here are the hi-res versions for the two.

James McAvoy

Sir Patrick Stewart

They also released two headshots featuring the past and future Magneto. You can browse that HERE 

SYNOPSIS: The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The beloved characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class, in an epic battle that must change the past — to save our future. X-Men: Days of Future Past has wrapped filming, and stars Hugh Jackman (Prisoners), James McAvoy (Filth), Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Michael Fassbender(Shame, The Counselor), Ian McKellen (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug), Nicholas Hoult (Warm Bodies), Omar Sy (The Intouchables), Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Halle Berry(Monster’s Ball, Cloud Atlas), Adan Canto (The Following), Fan Bingbing (Bodyguards and Assassins), Anna Paquin (True Blood), Evan Peters (Kick-Ass, American Horror Story), Daniel Cudmore (Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn), Ellen Page (Inception, Super) & Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1). Bryan Singer (Superman Returns, X2) directs the film in theaters May 23, 2014!

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.

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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5 Spoilery Rants and Raves About The Wolverine

SPOILER ALERT. This post is full of THE WOLVERINE spoilers. If you haven't seen the movie (shame on you) best skip to other posts. 

The Wolverine was all kinds of awesome in my opinion. With it's detachment from the world of the merry mutants, we're treated to a real Wolverine story that's got all the right stuff from humor to action. I decided to countdown the top ten stuff from James Mangold's movie, the top five things that gives THE WOLVERINE the edge.

1. Wolverine taking on the Ninjas

In homage to the classic Marvel stories set in Japan namely the story by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) gets to fight a horde of ninjas. Well, not all of them, he does a number on a couple until it was time to show viewers why James Howlett is called "The Wolverine".

Frank Miller and Chris Claremont sends Logan to Japan to fight ninjas  in the 'WOLVERINE' back in the 80s

In one of his earlier adventures, people identify Logan as a Wolverine. This is because he was short and fights really, really hard. Of course that isn't the case with the movie version of Logan as Hugh Jackman is already hitting the 6 feet mark. He is written however to be very feral and he still fights hard. He's so in love with fighting that even after getting shot with numerous arrows by the ninjas, Logan just shrugs it off in order to save Mariko in the final leg of the movie.


2. The Silver Samurai

RANT: Harada is not the Silver Samurai in the movie and it sucked bad. While we get a generally understandable reason why they took liberties with the character, it still sucked that we didn't get the real Silver Samurai and Wolverine showdown we all pined for. Logan and Harada has history. The two have clashed on a lot of occasions, they're also unlikely allies once in a while. I remember when the New Avengers had an adventure in Japan, it was Harada's crib that the Avengers crashed into both literally and figuratively. 

I believe this was the first tussle between Logan and Harada

Again, it was pretty obvious that it was Old Man Yashida controlling the Silver Samurai. Also how is it that Logan managed to pop open the helmet when the adamantium's already been removed. Wasn't there any adamantium lining for the neck area? And here I was thinking Viper and Yashida were both smart.

3. Losing his healing factor

OK not exactly an injured Logan but still close enough

Great job on depowering Wolverine in this movie. We don't get a lame ass reason which is good and we also don't get a stupid handwavium scenario either. It makes perfect sense and it makes things interesting at the same time. And to celebrate the greatness of Logan's loss of his healing factor, Marvel Comics has actually incorporated this on the ongoing WOLVERINE book with Paul Cornell and Allan Davis.

New story arc featuring a Wolverine without the healing factor to line up with the movie

And if you didn't notice it's not even a real depowering, more like dumbed down the healing factor because Logan can still take a beating despite getting shot at multiple times. For me it was a great story and a great challenge for the character. And at least towards the end we get our 'old' pal Wolverine back albeit with a new outlook in life and swayed from thinking he has to die. 

4. Mariko Yashida

This is a mixed rave/rant entry. Tao Okamoto may not be my choice to play Logan's lady love Mariko Yashida but she was still a good choice for the role. 

Here's my problem. She was bethrothed to some Manny Pacquiao looking guy. That of course doesn't push through because Mariko gets kidnapped. She later reveals that her first love was the ninja guy which of course doesn't make sense if you read the comic book because they're cousins in the 616. Dammit, them and they're liberties. Still there's a silver lining because it simplifies the plot (although this 'rivalry' was never explored, so the payoff was nil).

5. That mid-credit scene!

Yes stay for the ending as we finally get to see how The Wolverine ties up neatly to next year's X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST.

This scene is set 2 years after the movie, with Wolverine returning to America after doing solo adventures abroad. In the airport, he spots a commercial for TRASK INDUSTRIES and then everything and everyone freezes. We see Ian McKellen as Magneto talking to Logan followed by the re-emergence of Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier. 

That being said, I'm closing this chapter of movie fandom and moving on to other things namely Bryan Singer's X-Men: Days of Future Past which again feature Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. 

THE WOLVERINE is still showing. Locally distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Teaser Poster for X-Men: Days of Future Past Featuring Young and Old Xavier and Magneto

Fresh from SDCC 2013 comes two new posters for Bryan Singer's X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST featuring the old and young version of Magneto and Charles Xavier.

If you're not aware, the young Magneto, as seen in X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, was played by Michael Fassbender while the elder Mags was done in the original trilogy by Sir Ian McKellen.

As for Charles Xavier, we've got Patrick Stewart for the older version and James McAvoy (Wanted, Trance) as the younger version. 

We have to thank Entertainment Weekly for showing us this amazing teaser poster. That alone will stoke fans who are preparing for the worldwide release next year. 

Interestingly enough, McAvoy is definitely sporting the dishiveled look, the same look he was spotted a month or so ago on the set of the film. Are they going to go with that look for the entire film?

Also it seems like the older gentlemen are definitely wearing the battle armor that was seen earlier.

First Look at Sentinels and Bishop for X-Men: Days of Future Past

Arguably one of the hottest reveals/announcements from SDCC 2013 belongs to Marvel's Mighty Mutants particularly, one with strong Filipino roots. Yes folks, here's our first look at Omar Sy as Bishop for Bryan Singer's X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Man, I'm not sure about the red eye but 20th Century Fox nailed him right. Just look at the dreads and the classic "M" on his face (which is basically given as a mark to mutants in the future, just ask X-Factor's Jamie Madrox).

Anyway, if you're wondering where this look for Bishop was based on, wonder no more. That look came from his ongoing: BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN

Here are the other photos from the new release including Lucas Till as Havok and Nicolas Hoult as Beast and more importantly HUGH JACKMAN as THE WOLVERINE!

I also noticed that for the old timers to the franchise i.e. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Daniel Cudmore who plays Colossus, battle armor is the general consensus. Though I'm not 100% open to the idea, it does seem to make sense given that there's a full-scale war in the future between Mutants and Man, not to mention they will need added protection when they encounter Sentinels. 

Speaking of Sentinels, these mutant-killing mechas are also present in this year's San Diego Comic Con. Here's a look at the display which commemorates Bolivar Trask's Sentinel Mark I.

Some photos appear courtesy of Superherohype