X-Men: First Class

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James McAvoy

Charles Xavier
Michael Fassbender

Erik Lensherr

Rose Byrne

Moira MacTaggert
Jennifer Lawrence

Raven / Mistique

January Jones

Emma Frost
Oliver Platt

Man in Black Suit

Kevin Bacon

Sebastian Shaw

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Matthew Vaughn

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Cannes: Event Film Takes 3D Fantasy Epic 'Viy'
12:44 am PDT 4/26/2013
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Jason Flemyng and "Game of Thrones" star Charles Dance lead the FX-heavy feature based on the Nikolai Gogol short story. READ MORE
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Matthew Vaughn's 'The Secret Service' to Hit Theaters in November 2014
4:58 pm PDT 3/27/2013
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The Fox project marks Vaughn's first feature directing gig since "X-Men: First Class." READ MORE
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Photos of Hugh Jackman: An Unconventional Superstar
7:58 am PST 2/13/2013
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The Oscar nominee opens up about his fears. READ MORE
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How Fox Is Reuniting the 'X-Men'
1:00 pm PST 12/5/2012
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- Tatiana Siegel
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Bryan Singer's involvement brings Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart together with James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender in 2014's "Days of Future Past." READ MORE
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AFM 2012: Rose Byrne, Hugo Weaving and Miranda Otto Join 'The Turning'
1:28 pm PDT 10/31/2012
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Seventeen Australian directors will helm segments of the omnibus feature based on stories by author Tim Winton. READ MORE
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Bryan Singer Directing 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'
3:58 pm PDT 10/30/2012
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The filmmaker will helm the "First Class" sequel, produced by exiting director Matthew Vaughn, Simon Kinberg and Lauren Shuler Donner. READ MORE
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Marvel Moves Untitled 2014 Superhero Pic from May to August
12:33 pm PDT 7/3/2012
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The project's identity will be unveiled at Comic-Con; many believe it will be "The Guardians of the Galaxy." READ MORE
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'Hunger Games': 'X-Men' Standoff Led to Gary Ross' Exit
1:24 pm PDT 4/11/2012
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Scheduling and script issues came to a head as Fox and Lionsgate both needed star Jennifer Lawrence. READ MORE
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'X-Men' Sequel to Shoot in January, Avoiding Conflict for 'Hunger Games' Star Jennifer Lawrence
8:26 pm PDT 4/5/2012
- Kim Masters
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Tensions between the studios were running high last month as Fox was considering filming Lawrence's "X-Men" follow-up in the fall, potentially conflicting with Lionsgate's plans for a "Hunger Games" sequel. READ MORE
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Paul Higginson and Todd Huntley Named CineEurope Distributors Of The Year
8:01 am PDT 3/20/2012
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The Fox executives handled Euro releases of "X-Men: First Class” and “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” READ MORE
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Jennifer Lawrence's Very Good Problem: Two Franchises, Too Little Time
11:25 am PDT 3/15/2012
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Can an actress be too in-demand? READ MORE
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What 'Star Wars' in 3D Means to George Lucas
6:03 pm PST 2/10/2012
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The creator of the biggest sci-fi franchise employs the latest technology to bring the movies to a whole new generation, who can see them in theaters with their parents. READ MORE
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News Corp. Reports 71 Percent Quarterly Profit Gain
1:22 pm PST 2/8/2012
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Movies and television make up for weak publishing results -- as well as an $87 million charge for a hacking scandal -- at the media conglomerate. READ MORE
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'X-Men: First Class' Reunion Set for Director Matthew Vaughn, Cast
12:02 pm PST 1/30/2012
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- Pamela McClintock
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The team behind the 2011 franchise origins pic, including stars Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence, are locked in for another installment. READ MORE
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Emma Watts Re-Ups as Fox President of Production Through 2015
11:57 am PST 1/30/2012
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Upcoming projects include a sequel to "X-Men: First Class"; Matthew Vaughn and the cast have all signed deals to return. READ MORE
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'W.E' Arianne Phillips, 'The Artist' Mark Bridges, 'The Help' Sharen Davis React To CDG Film Costume Noms
12:37 pm PST 1/19/2012
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Nominated contemporary films include 'Melancholia', 'Bridesmaids', 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', 'The Descendants' and 'Drive.' READ MORE
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Fox Searchlight Highlights Michael Fassbender in 'Shame' With New Featurette (Exclusive Video)
10:18 am PST 1/4/2012
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THR debuts footage that the studio plans to circulate as part of its all-out effort to earn Fassbender a best actor Oscar nomination for his landmark performance. READ MORE
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Heat Vision's Top 10 Movies of 2011
9:03 pm PST 12/29/2011
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THR's fanboy expert Borys Kit skips over the comic book movies (except "X-Men") to highlight a list of diverse achievements in 2011. READ MORE
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Bryan Singer to Direct, Executive Produce NBC's 'The Munsters'
8:16 pm PST 11/29/2011
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The project, which received a pilot order earlier this month, is a reimagining of the 1960s sitcom from "Pushing Daisies" creator Bryan Fuller. READ MORE
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News Corp. Posts Strong Earnings in a Politically Tumultuous Quarter
1:23 pm PDT 11/2/2011
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UPDATED: Dinged by charges related to a well-publicized newspaper scandal, however, the company run by Rupert Murdoch records a smaller profit. READ MORE
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