`X-Men' to be Released June 30.LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999-- "X-Men," the epic, live-action film adaptation of the legendary comics, will be released on June 30, 2000, it was announced today by Tom Sherak, chairman of the 20th Domestic Film Group. "X-Men" is based on the legendary Marvel comic, which debuted nearly four decades ago. X-Men comics have sold more than 400 million copies, making it the most successful comic book comic book Bound collection of comic strips, usually in chronological sequence, typically telling a single story or a series of different stories. The first true comic books were marketed in 1933 as giveaway advertising premiums. property ever. The phenomenon also conquered television as a top-rated series, and has become a No. 1 licensing property. Commented Sherak: "Even at this very early stage, there's a tremendous amount of excitement among the public and within this sudio about `X-Men.' We want to make sure that moviegoers can experience what we expect will be one of next year's most-anticipated films during the prime summer playing time." Ian McKellen, who was Oscar-nominated for his starring role in "Gods and Monsters" will portray the villainous Magneto magneto: see generator. magneto Permanent-magnet alternating generator used mainly to produce electrical current for the ignition system in various types of internal-combustion engines, such as aircraft, marine, tractor, and motorcycle engines. , the ultimate foe of the heroic X-Men -- mutants who use their powers for the good of both humans and mutants. Patrick Stewart This article is about the actor. For the American soldier, see Patrick Stewart (soldier). For the actor who is sometimes credited as "Patrick Stuart", see James Patrick Stuart. Patrick Stewart , best-known for his work as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the "Star Trek  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. : The Next Generation" series and three subsequent "Star Trek" films, is Professor X, the founder and backbone of the X-Men and one-time friend of Magneto. Dougray Scott ("Ever After," "Mission:Impossible 2") takes on the role of the powerful Wolverine wolverine or glutton, largest member of the weasel family, Gulo gulo, found in the northern parts of North America and Eurasia, usually in high mountains near the timberline or in tundra. , who possesses amazing healing powers; Academy Award-winner Anna Paquin ("The Piano") is the troubled teen Rogue, who can absorb the strengths and memories of others through touch; Famke Janssen ("Goldeneye goldeneye or whistler Either of two species of small, yellow-eyed diving ducks that produce a whistling sound with their rapidly beating wings. The common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) breeds throughout the Northern Hemisphere; Barrow's goldeneye (B. ") plays the telepathic te·lep·a·thy n. Communication through means other than the senses, as by the exercise of an occult power. tel and telekinetic Jean Grey; and Halle Berry ("Bulworth") portrays Storm, who has the ability to control the weather. Casting of the key role of Cyclops will be announced shortly. Ray Park (Darth Maul in "Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace"), Rebecca Romijn-Stamos and wrestler Tyler Mane will portray Magneto's evil cohorts. The film is directed by Bryan Singer, whose credits include the Oscar-nominated "The Usual Suspects" and "Apt Pupil" which starred Ian McKellen. The screenplay is by Ed Solomon ("Men in Black") and Christopher McQuarrie, an Oscar-winner for Best Original Screenplay for "The Usual Suspects." The producers are Lauren Shuler-Donner ("You've Got Mail The audio announcement heard millions of times per day by AOL users. The voice was recorded by Elwood "El" Edwards in 1989 at the suggestion of his wife Karen, who worked in customer service for Quantum Computer Services (before Quantum became AOL). ") and Ralph Winter ("Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home," "Inspector Gadget"). Twentieth Century Fox is a unit of Fox Filmed Entertainment, a unit of Fox Entertainment Group. |
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