Multiple Secret Endings For ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’?

By Josh Wigler

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

As it is, Wolverine has enough on his plate with a brand new movie opening this weekend that’s already seen an online security breach and closures due to Swine Flu. But just to prove that he really is the best at what he does, the metal-boned superhero has added some extra incentive to see “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” when it comes out this week.

According to various outlets, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” will feature multiple secret endings that run after the closing credits. The catch is that these Easter Egg endings will vary from print to print — meaning you’ll have to see the film multiple times in different theaters to view every ending. While the exact number of endings remains unclear, at least two of these post-credit scenes have been identified online. First Showing caught a screening of the film that featured Deadpool in the print’s closing. While the website wouldn’t disclose the details of the scene, it seems likely that this ending will pave the way for the oft-rumored “Deadpool” spin-off starring Ryan Reynolds.

Meanwhile, SlashFilm attended a showing of “Wolverine” and saw a different final scene. In this print’s alternate ending, Logan is seen drinking at a bar in Japan. He speaks in Japanese with a barmaid, telling her that he’s not drinking to forget something — he’s drinking to remember. This ending gels with Hugh Jackman’s previously stated desire to see Wolverine head to Japan and embrace the character’s samurai roots.

Easter Egg endings are hardly uncommon in superhero films — how could we forget Samuel L. Jackson’s surprise appearance as Nick Fury in “Iron Man“? Even Brett Ratner’s “X-Men: The Last Stand” featured an after-the-credits scene with Patrick Stewart returning from beyond the grave.

Source: http://splashpage.mtv.com

UK-Indian actress lands role in Bollywood film 'Veer'

Agencies
Posted: Apr 28, 2009

Parveen Bhairon, an Indian-origin actress from Coventry is thrilled to land a role in Salman Khan starrer Bollywood film 'Veer'. 

She is the latest British Indian actor to feature in an Indian film after Katrina Kaif and Upen Patel. Bhairon, 26, plays a supporting role in the film, which is said to be an epic love story about an Indian warrior fighting under the British Raj. The film has been written by Salman Khan who also plays the lead role. Other actors in the movie include Jackie Shroff, who plays the villain, and Sohail Khan.

Bhairon, who has shot scenes in Bristol and Bath, told the local media: "It's been fantastic so far. I met Salman Khan a few times. He is very focused on his work - it's quite inspiring to see. 

"We haven't been told what the film is all about - it's a bit of a secret - but the costumes are quite elaborate and there are a few fighting scenes. I'm looking forward to getting into the dialogue, which will come later. It's been interesting and exciting but a lot of hard work." 

Bhairon, who will soon leave for Mumbai to shoot more scenes of the film, said, "I really want to launch my career in Mumbai. It'll be the perfect stepping stone. It's a difficult thing to do but I'm not ready to give up yet. These last few months have been surreal and I'm really excited about my future".

Source: http://www.screenindia.com

Tom Hanks Honored By Julia Roberts, Charlize Theron, More

Steven Spielberg and others show support at Film Society of Lincoln Center gala.

By Eric Ditzian

Apr 28 2009

NEW YORK — On Monday night, two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks was honored for a lifetime of career accomplishments at the Film Society of Lincoln Center's annual gala tribute. 

When MTV News caught up with the 52-year-old actor on the red carpet, Hanks was at a loss for words. "I don't know what to say," he confessed. "It's the capital of the world and we blocked enough of the streets. I'm at a loss for understanding how it happened." 

He may not have known exactly how to express his appreciation, but Hanks was still in a great mood, at one point busting into a quick rendition of Jackson Browne's "Linda Paloma," before escorting his wife, the actress Rita Wilson, inside the closed-door event. The A-listers out in force to support Hanks were effusive in their praise of the Hollywood powerhouse. 

"My favorite Tom Hanks anything was always 'Bosom Buddies,' " Julia Roberts told MTV News, referring to the early '80s sitcom in which Hanks made his name. "I texted my best friend this morning who I've been best friends with since I was a girl and said, 'I'm doing this thing with Tom Hanks tonight. What do you think I should say?' And she goes, 'You should talk about our utter devotion to 'Bosom Buddies.' " 

"Look, I'm being paid a lot of money to be here tonight," Charlize Theron said, smiling, before going on to recall working with Hanks on her first major film. "I opened my script the other day of 'That Thing You Do!,' which I was honored to be in, and he wrote in it, 'No matter what, I will always claim to have discovered you.' " 

Other stars in attendance included Steven Spielberg, Sally Field, Ron Howard, Christopher Walken and Adrien Brody. In past years, the Film Society has honored Alfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Martin Scorsese, Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep.

Source: http://www.mtv.com

Fox Prefers Lie to President Obama

By Joal Ryan

Mon, April 27, 2009

One hundred days, schmunhundred days.

Fox is opting out of airing a President Obama prime-time press conference timed to mark the leader's 100th day in office Wednesday, in favor of its regularly scheduled program about a man who can read liars. No political comment presumably intended. 

In a statement today, Fox said it would alert Lie to Me viewers to the press conference with an "onscreen graphic" pointing interested parties to its sister outlets, Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, both of which will carry the planned Q&A.

Fox's free-TV competitors, ABC, CBS and NBC, which don't have a really important American Idol results show to worry about later in the night, have all blocked out the 8 p.m. Wednesday hour for Obama. The CW, which doesn't do news, will use to time slot to commemorate the latest new episode of America's Next Top Model.

Obama, as a rule, has been a big prime-time draw, although not so much for Fox, which lagged behind its competitors for its coverage of the president's March 24 press conference.

Source: http://www.eonline.com