Sam Jackson IS Nick Fury!

Jackson's deal is a long-term commitment to play Fury, the leader of the espionage unit the Shield. His deal contains an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films, efforts that are expected to include "Captain America," "Thor," "The Avengers" and "The Shield" as well as potential sequels.

Source: Variety.com
Full article: http://www.variety.com/VR1118000573.html

WOLVERINE!!!

The X-Men's toughest mutant gets his very own movie next year, and we've got new images from "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" to whet your voracious appetite!

Hugh Jackman continues to bring the intensity with his portrayal of the X-Men's resident Canucklehead, as he prepares to drop a bevy of pain bombs on some unsuspecting baddies and finds himself tied up in a very precarious situation!

Also, get your first look at the Ragin' Cajun, Gambit, played by "Friday Night Lights" star Taylor Kitsch in the film!

And don't forget Liev Schreiber, who brings Victor Creed—the man who will one day become Wolvie's arch nemesis, Sabretooth—to life. And from the looks of things, Creed and Logan aren't getting along the best in these photos..."X-Men Origins: Wolverine" hits theaters on May 1, 2009, but until then make sure to keep your eyes peeled for all the latest news, videos and images right here on Marvel.com

Source: Marvel.com

Full article & other images: http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.6253.8_New_X-Men_Origins~colon~_Wolverine_Photos

Wolverine meets a young Sabretooth:

FINALLY!!! The Ragin' Cajun... GAMBIT!:

X-Men sequel turns Girl-y

The Silver Screen X-Men are about to get a bit younger.

This according to an article posted this evening on Variety which states that 20th Century Fox has tapped Josh Schwartz, the creator of “Gossip Girl,” “The OC” and “Chuck,” to write and potentially direct a reboot of the X-Men movie franchise under the name “X-Men: First Class.”

Details of the new production are limited at this hour, but according to the report, Fox has been leaning towards a retooling of the franchise using younger versions of the characters introduced in the previous X-Men films, along the lines of those featured in the Marvel Comics series also called “X-Men: First Class."

No specific date has been announced for the release of “X-Men: First Class,” although it’s expected sometime in 2010. Mutant fans won’t have to wait long to get their next fix, though, as May 2009 sees the release of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” featuring Hugh Jackman in the role he originated in the first three X-Men films. Fox is also developing a stand-alone Magneto feature as well as considering a Deadpool spinoff starring Ryan Reynolds, following the character’s debut in “Wolverine.”

Source: CBR News
Full article: http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18876

Iron Man 2 and Avengers Update

As part of his four picture deal with Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr. is appearing as Tony Stark in "The Avengers" motion picture, as well as reprising his starring role as the larger-than-life leading character in "Iron Man 2." Jon Favreau will return to direct the sequel to the blockbuster "Iron Man," which to date has grossed over $578 million worldwide, as well as executive produce "The Avengers."
Marvel Studios is pleased today to confirm that an agreement has been finalized with award-winning actor Don Cheadle to take on the role of Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes in Marvel's "Iron Man 2" due in theaters on May 7, 2010. In casting Cheadle, Marvel replaces Terrence Howard who appeared in the role of Rhodey in Iron Man.
Cheadle is also signed on to perform the same role in "The Avengers" and subsequent installments of the "Iron Man" franchise.
Based on Marvel's iconic Super Hero, "Iron Man 2" continues the story of this summer's box office blockbuster IRON MAN, the first feature film produced independently by Marvel Studios. "Iron Man 2" will be produced by Marvel Studios' President, Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Louis D'Esposito, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, David Maisel and Denis Stewart.
In a movie event, "The Avengers" will bring together the super hero team of Marvel Comics characters for the first time ever, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and more, as they are forced to band together to battle the biggest foe they've ever faced.
The highly anticipated sequel to "Iron Man" will be released in theatres on May 7, 2010 and "The Avengers" will be released July 15, 2011. Both films will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Source: Marvel.com
Full article: http://www.marvel.com/news/moviestories.5719.Iron_Man_2_and_The_Avengers_Update

James Rhodes (Iron Man) recast!

Terrence Howard played hardball with Marvel Studios, and boy did he lose. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Howard thought he had leverage when negotiating his fee to reprise his role as Col. James Rhodes in "Iron Man 2," but the recently cash-flush studio thought otherwise. Now, arguably a better choice to play the role, Don Cheadle will appear in the sequel to last summer's No. 2 flick.
In the comic-book series, Rhodes is a trusted confident of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr., obviously) and eventually becomes another armored hero, War Machine. The plan, which Howard openly discussed during my set visit in June 2007, was for Howard's part to grow in the expected second and third installments. The picture even featured a scene where Rhodes sees a duplicate, unpainted Iron Man suit and says, "Next time."
As for "Iron Man 2," the script is currently being hammered out by "Tropic Thunder" screenwriter Justin Theroux. Director Jon Favreau, Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow are all expected to return when production begins next spring.

Sources: MSN Movies, The Hollywood Reporter
Full article: http://movies.msn.com/movies/hitlist/10-17-08_4/?silentchk=1&