io9: Wanted 2

Upcoming Movie Sequels that Are More Pointless than Ghost Rider 2

Charlie Jane Anders — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 PST

Ghost Rider 2" alt="Click here to read Upcoming Movie Sequels that Are More Pointless than Ghost Rider 2" src="http://cache.io9.com/assets/images/8/2012/02/small_b7d0909b9ec6f7563b4d87394331c8bf.jpg"/>

This month is like exhibit A for Hollywood's propensity to churn out sequels that nobody asked for. You've got Journey 2, opening today. And then next week, there's Ghost Rider 2, in which Nic Cage tries to "improve" upon the first flaming-skull motorcycle movie. More »

Rhys Ifans explains why his Amazing Spider-Man character is no ordinary villain!

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Amazing Spider-Man character is no ordinary villain!" alt="Click here to read Rhys Ifans explains why his Amazing Spider-Man character is no ordinary villain!" src="http://cache.io9.com/assets/images/8/2011/11/small_catsplash.jpg"/>

Henry Cavill discusses how Immortals prepared him for Superman. James Mangold drops some more Wolverine story hints. Familiar actors are spotted on the Hobbit set. And is Scarlett Johansson's alien sex movie Under the Skin really an alien sex movie? More »

Hugh Jackman reveals the future of The Wolverine. Plus tons more intriguing hints for the Doctor Who finale!

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT

The Wolverine. Plus tons more intriguing hints for the Doctor Who finale!" alt="Click here to read Hugh Jackman reveals the future of The Wolverine. Plus tons more intriguing hints for the Doctor Who finale!" src="http://cache.io9.com/assets/images/8/2011/09/small_darkshadowstop.jpg"/>

Ridley Scott's new Blade Runner movie finds a writer. Michael Shannon praises the Man of Steel script. Director Shawn Levy explains his proposed Frankenstein update. Plus set photos for The Dark Knight Rises, Doctor Who, and Snow White and the Huntsman! More »

What is Warner Bros. planning for Batman and Justice League? Plus the first description of Hawkeye's Avengers costume!

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Hugh Jackman weighs in on The Wolverine. The cast and crew of Green Lantern explain why we've seen so little of the film. Plus we sort through the madness to figure out the future of DC superhero movies! More »

Twilight Actress To Replace Angelina Jolie In Wanted 2?

Meredith Woerner — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:00:00 PDT

Is Wanted's super secret assassin Fox being downgraded into a lip-biting self-conscious teen? Rumors are circulating that Stewart will be replacing Jolie as Wanted 2's superslick assassin co-star. Bear in mind that a sequel still hasn't been officially confirmed. [E!] More »

Pics And Hints For Wanted 2, Avatar 2 And Iron Man 2. Plus Guess Which Hero's Getting Naked?

Charlie Jane Anders — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:00:00 PDT

There's a fiery new Iron Man 2 poster, plus James Cameron hints at Avatar leftovers that could appear in Avatar 2. Writers talk The Boys and Wanted 2 movies. Plus Doctor Who, Lost, Fringe, Scott Pilgrim, FlashForward, V and Caprica. More »

Children of Men Director Saves Us From Wanted 2

Meredith Woerner — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:00:00 PST

Two bits of awesome news! First there will be no contrived Wanted sequel, thanks to Angelina Jolie. Instead she's going to star in Gravity from Children Of Men director Alfonso Cuarón. Which is definitely the second bit of good news. More »

Timur Bekmambetov Explains How Angelina Jolie Could Be In Wanted 2

Charlie Jane Anders — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:14:32 PDT

So Wanted ended with a pretty final resolution for Angelina Jolie's character. But she's supposedly coming back for the sequel. We asked director Timur Bekmambetov how she could return, and his answer was as simple as curving a bullet. Spoilers... More »

Angelina Jolie Back In Wanted 2? Plus What Crazy Huge Set Is Christopher Nolan Building?

Charlie Jane Anders — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Apparently, "spoilerphobia" is a medical condition. Cure yourself with an early G.I. Joe review, Green Lantern script talk, and Angelina Jolie's rumored return in Wanted 2. Plus Christopher Nolan's Inception, Lost, Time Traveler's Wife, John Carter, BSG, Eureka and Supernatural. More »

Wanted 2's Writer Has Resume For Violence, Audience Disdain

Graeme McMillan — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:00:31 PDT

A follow-up to an ultraviolent comic book movie being written by a former Winnie the Pooh writer from an idea by the creator of Fast and Furious? Wanted 2 sounds like must-see car-crash cinemagoing. More »

New Lost And BSG Pics Will Make You Go "Buh?"

Charlie Jane Anders — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST

Some days a mere spoiler warning isn't enough for our shameless unveiling of forbidden knowledge. Today is one such day, thanks to a Lost set report that sees your "WTF" and raises you one "holy polar bear on a stick." Also, the latest Battlestar Galactica clue is so bizarro, it's like they're nuking Earth all over again. Also, find out about Smallville's endgame and Doctor Who's next storyline. And what to expect (maybe) in Wanted 2. Plus spoilers for Avatar, 2012, Caprica, Heroes, Dollhouse, Chuck, Supernatural, True Blood and Kyle XY. More »

More Half Naked Real Life Superheroes To Come In Wanted 2

Meredith Woerner — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:53:00 PDT

Wanted comic book writer, Mark Millar, has been told to prepare for Wanted 2. He spilled the information on his message board: "Wanted 2 already being planned and they've asked me how I can develop some of the other stuff from the book into the sequel." If they keep making Wanted the creators are eventually going to have to figure out how to bring to life the fecal monster, in a realistic manner.[Millar World via Mania] More »