Just an update of the upcoming comic book movie slate as we know it....
Sin City - April 1, 2005
I haven't ever read the graphic novel, but the trailers make it look pretty cool. Doubt I'll get the Mrs. to go see it, but maybe a rental down the road. I'm sure fans of the book are looking forward to it though.
Batman Begins - June 17, 2005
I'm looking forward to the restart of the Batman franchise. It really needs a revamping after the past couple movie efforts, and from what I have seen and read, it looks like they are definitely taking it in the right direction cast and story-wise. I'll definitely check it out.
Fantastic Four - July 8, 2005
I'll be heading to this one as well. It will be interesting to see how it is brought to the big screen, but the F4 were always one of my favorite parts of the Marvel Universe, right after Spidey. I'm hoping it is successful and leads to a sequel or two. From what I've read, the cast is signed to 3 picture deals.
Further out....
X-Men 3 - May 26, 2006
I've enjoyed both of the X-Men movies, and hopefully the new direction team can take it to the same levels that Bryan Singer brought to the franchise. From what I have read recently, Beast, Gambit, and possibly Angel could be joining the team in the next installment...and there are possibilities of a Dark Phoenix storyline (and also mention of Sentinels, but we heard that with X2 as well). Hugh Jackman is on board, and it sounds as if Famke Jansen (Phoenix), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Patrick Stewart (Prof X), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler) are on board as well. Still up on the air with the rest of the cast, so we'll have to see.
Superman Returns - June 30, 2006
Not sure if that title is confirmed or not, but that is what I've seen it being called at this point. I'm really looking forward to this one as well, as Supes is my favorite non-Marvel superhero, and probably 2nd only to Spidey in my book. We'll have to see how the new Kent/Supes (Brandon Routh) works out, but from what I've read they are impressed with him. I'm willing to give him a chance. Kevin Spacey is a perfect choice for Lex Luthor, and Kate Bosworth could work as Lois Lane as well. I hope it all comes together and really brings the Man of Steel back to the big screen in a great way. Plus, it is scheduled to open on my birthday, the same as Spidey 2, that has to mean something, right?
Spider-Man 3 - May 4, 2007
With the news breaking of Thomas Haden Church being cast as the new "nemisis", the buzz is going again for Spidey 3. We probably won't hear of the character he is playing for awhile yet, especially considering filming isn't even supposed to start until early 2006, but it is fun to speculate I guess. From what I have heard, principal cast is returning (Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris). Many rumors flying for potential villains (as in the Spidey 3 thread here), including Black Cat, Venom, Sandman, Lizard, Goblin 2, Hobgoblin, and even Electro. I hope the franchise continues its strong showings, I always enjoy me some Spidey on the big screen. Big fan, so I know I'll check this one out, probably several times
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Others...Wonder Woman
Ghost Rider
Punisher 2
Hulk 2
The Flash
I know there are others that I'm forgetting, so feel free to add any others (with comments) if you'd like. Lots of comic movies on the way, hopefully they will all be great and do justice to the characters they include. With the Star Wars movies coming to a close, we need something else to occupy our movie-going time and speculation
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