X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Original title)Wolverine (Working title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 29 April 2009 (Release)Countries: USA, Australia, United KingdomDirected by: Gavin Hood
Synopsis: Science fiction. The early years of the mutant Wolverine and his involvement with the secret military project Weapon X.
Genres: Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller
Releases
Date: 29 April 2009Country: AustraliaRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 107 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 29 April 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 107 mins 15 secs - Length: 9652 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: 20th Century Fox International (UK)
Title: News digest:Wolverine and Star Trek Mexican releases on holdArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief report on how the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and the subsequent closure of cinemas in the country has affected the releases of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE and STAR TREK in Mexico.
In: Empire n245 November 2009 Page: 165
Title: At home/DVD new: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1696 10 Jul 2009 Pages: 14-15
Title: Attack on the WolfAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Case study of the online leaking of a workprint copy of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE a month ahead of the film's opening date. Examines the reaction of the studio and fan sites and what impact it had on the film's box office performance.
In: Cinefex n118 July 2009 Pages: 102-110,113-118
Title: Blood BrothersAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Variety 4 May 2009 Page: 22,49
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: CHANG, Justin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n55 Mar/Apr 2009 Page: 7
Title: FBI investigates Wolverine leakArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The unfinished copy of the new X MEN film was illegally downloaded by over 100,000 people a month before the the official release.
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Pages: 84-88,90
Title: WeaponAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the production of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE; some of the cast and crew discuss the film's story and the addition of more 'mutants', plus highlights the secrecy surrounding details of the film.
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Page: 159
Title: At home/Soundtracks: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Page: 52
Title: In cinemas: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1688 1 May 2009 Page: 22
Title: Reviews: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Pages: 92-96
Title: A new breed of superhero?Author: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: With reference to X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE discusses the future of superhero and comic-book movies. Argues that the films have beyond genre and franchise and into an industry in their own right.
In: Screen Africa July 2009 Page: 6
Title: SA editor gets her "claws" outAuthor: STERKOWICZ, Joanna Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: South African editor Megan Gill talks about her work on X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE.
In: Screen International n1685 10 Apr 2009 Page: 5
Title: News digest: Rising Sun denies it was source of WolverineArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: "...leak". Brief report on the denial issued by Australian visual effects company, Rising Sun Pictures, that it was responsible for the leak of an unfinished version of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, to file-sharing sites on the internet.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Pages: 122-123
Title: Icons of the decade: WolverineAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles iconic fictional film characters from the 1990s onwards as voted by the readers of 'Empire' magazine. Discusses the popularity of the character of Wolverine in the X-MEN films and the success of Hugh Jackman in the role.
In: Deathray n21 Oct/Nov 2009 Page: 110
Title: DarkStars: DVDAuthor: CLAYTON, Christian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n7 July 2009 Pages: 89-90
Title: Reviews: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1689 8 May 2009 Page: 5
Title: News: Wolverine storms box office with top spot in most...Author: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...markets". Brief report on X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE strong opening weekend at the international box office.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n5 May 2009 Pages: 24-32,34-35
Title: Wolverine's hourAuthor: KADNER, Noah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography Don McAlpine discusss the technical and creative challenges of his work on X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, and how he tried to continue the look of the previous films and of the comic books.
In: Empire n226 April 2008 Pages: 18-19
Title: News etc.: WolverineArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v403 n14 25 Jan 2008 Page: 38
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n230 August 2008 Page: 114
Title: The big preview: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE with comments from director Gavin Hood and actor Hugh Jackman.
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 29 April 2009 (Release)Countries: USA, Australia, United KingdomDirected by: Gavin Hood
Synopsis: Science fiction. The early years of the mutant Wolverine and his involvement with the secret military project Weapon X.
Genres: Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller
Releases
Date: 29 April 2009Country: AustraliaRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 107 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 29 April 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 107 mins 15 secs - Length: 9652 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: 20th Century Fox International (UK)
Credits
(348)
© (in all territories): Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, Dune Entertainment III LLC, ©(in Brazil, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain): TCF Hungary Film Rights Exploitation Limited Liability Company, Production Company: The Donners' Company, Production Company: Seed, Presents: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, Presented in association with: Marvel Entertainment, Dune Entertainment LLC, Produced in association with: Ingenious Film Partners, Big Screen Productions, Executive Producer: Stan Lee, Executive Producer: Richard Donner, Produced by: Lauren Shuler Donner, Produced by: Ralph Winter, Produced by: Hugh Jackman, John Palermo, Co-producer: Louis G. Friedman, Co-producer: Peter MacDonald, Co-producer: Marsha Swinton, Associate Producer: Whitney Thomas, Unit Production Manager: Louis G. Friedman, Unit Manager: Tic Carroll, Unit Manager (N Zealand Unit): Harry Whitehurst, Unit Pr'n Manager (N American Main Unit): Ross Fanger, Production Manager: Michelle Russell, Production Manager (2nd Unit): Carol Hughes, Prod'n Manager (N American Main Unit): Stewart Bethune, Production Supervisor (New Zealand Unit): Simon Ambridge, Production Co-ordinator: Jane Forrest, Production Co-ordinator (US): Stephen R. Salada, Production Co-ordinator (2nd Unit): Nick Copping, Production Co-ordinator (N Zealand Unit): Judy Dale, Prod'n Co-ord'r (N American Main Unit): Melissa Barrie, Production Accountant: Trudy Talbot, Production Accountant (N Zealand Unit): Rob Ffiske, Location Manager: Gareth Price, Location Manager (New Zealand Unit): Jarrod Sinclair, Phillip Turner, Location Manager (N American Main Unit): Ann Goobie, Post-production Supervisor: Christopher Dowell, 2nd Unit Director (Australia/N Zealand): Peter MacDonald, North American 2nd Unit Director: Brian Smrz, Assistant Director (1st): Phillip A. Patterson, Chris Soldo, Assistant Director (2nd): Paul K. Barry, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Scott Lovelock, Assistant Director (3rd): Kelly Johanson, Danielle Blake, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Edward Brett, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd): Drew Bailey, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd 2nd): Mark Bishop, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 3rd): Jon Attenborough, Asst Director (N American Main Unit 2nd): Misha Bukowski, Asst Director (N American Main Unit 3rd): Rhonda Taylor, Asst Directr (North American 2nd Ut 1st): James Bitonti, Asst Directr (North American 2nd Ut 2nd): Daniel Mansfield, Asst Directr (North American 2nd Ut 3rd): Chad Belair, Script Supervisor: Victoria Sullivan, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Mimi Freccero, Script Supervisor (N American Main Unit): Susan Lambie, Script Supervsr (North American 2nd Unt): Christine Lalande, US Casting by: Debra Zane, Australian Casting by: Christine King, Canadian Casting by: Coreen Mayrs, Heike Brandstatter, Los Angeles Casting Associate: Tannis Vallely, Shayna Markowitz, Australian Casting Assistant: David Newman, Leigh Whittemore, Extras Casting: Alanna Perry, Voice Casting: Caitlin Mckenna-wilkinson, Screenplay by: David Benioff, Skip Woods, Director of Photography: Donald M. Mcalpine, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Brad Shield, North American 2nd Unit Director of Phot: Larry Blanford, N Zealand Unit Aerial Dir of Photography: Hans Bjerno, Camera Operator (A): Peter Rosenfeld, Camera Operator (B): Darrin Keough, Camera Operator (2nd Unit A): David Williamson, Camera Operator (2nd Unit B): Greg 'Mango' Gilbert, Camera Operator (2nd Unit Cable): Kier Beck, Camera Operator (N American Main Unit A): John Clothier, Camera Operator (N American Main Unit B): Trig Singer, Camera Operator (N American 2nd Unit): Karl Hermmann, Steadicam: Peter Rosenfeld, Steadicam (2nd Unit): Greg 'Mango' Gilbert, 1st Assistant Camera: Tov Belling, 1st Assistant Camera (B): Paul Shakeshaft, 1st Assistant Camera (2nd Unit A): Luke Nixon, Adrien Seffrin, 1st Assistant Camera (2nd Unit B): Lyddy Van Gyen, 1st Asst Camera (N American Main Unit A): Steve Maier, 1st Asst Camera (N American Main Unit B): Greg Beaton, 1st Asst Camera (North American 2nd Unt): Taylor Matheson, 2nd Assistant Camera: Helen Ward, 2nd Assistant Camera (B): Brett Tracey, 2nd Assistant Camera (2nd Unit A): Ben Plant, 2nd Assistant Camera (2nd Unit B): Rob Tench, 2nd Asst Camera (N American Main Unit A): Ian Levine, 2nd Asst Camera (N American Main Unit B): Scott Cozens, 2nd Asst Camera (North American 2nd Unt): Dan Morrison, Gaffer: Steven R. Mathis, Rigging Gaffer: Graeme Cook, Gaffer (N Zealand Unit): Aaron Gibson, Mark Gillings, Gaffer (North American 2nd Unit): John Dekker, Key Grip: Pat Nash, Key Rigging Grip: Greg Tidman, Key Grip (2nd Unit): Paul Thompson, Key Grip (North American Main Unit): Steve Smith, Key Grip (North American 2nd Unit): Kim Olsen, Video Assist Operator: Luis Olivares, Video Assist (2nd Unit): Damon Girbon, Peter Quinn, Video Assist (New Zealand Unit): Lain Hamilton Gates, Video Assist (N American Main Unit): Dave Joshi, Stills Photographer: James Fisher, Stills Photo'pher (N American Main Unit): Alan Markfield, Visual Effects Supervisor: Patrick McClung, Visual Effects Producer: Greg Baxter, Visual Effects Consultant: Kurt Williams, Additional Visual Effects Supervisor: Craig Lyn, Senior Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Damien Carr, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Tom Elder-Groebe, Visual Effects by: Hydraulx, hy*drau"lx (Visual Effects Supervisor): Erik Liles, hy*drau"lx (Visual Effects Designer): Colin Strause, Greg Strause, hy*drau"lx (Executive Producer): Scott Michelson, hy*drau"lx (Senior Visual FX Producer): Tony Meagher, Visual Effects by: Soho VFX, Soho VFX (Visual Effects Supervisor): Allan Magled, Soho VFX (Lead Developer): Berj Bannayan, Soho VFX (Digital Supervisor): Keith Sellers, Soho VFX (Head of Production): Michael Kowalski, Soho VFX (Visual Effects Producer): Ryan Stafford, Soho VFX (Production Manager): Sarah Swick, Visual Effects by: Luma Pictures, Visual Effects by: Method Studios, Rising Sun Pictures, Additional Visual Effects by: Matte World Digital, Additional Visual Effects by: Frantic Films, Additional Visual Effects by: FUEL, Additional Visual Effects by: Lola Visual Effects, Additional Visual Effects by: Hatch, Additional Visual Effects by: CafeFX, Additional Visual Effects by: Inc Cinesite, Additional Visual Effects by: COSA vfx, Image Asylum, Special Effects Supervisor: Dan Oliver, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Monika Stankowski, Special Effects Supervisor (2nd Unit): Bruce Bright, Special FX Co-ordinator (N Zealand Unit): Brendon Durey, SFX Co-ordinator (N American Main Unit): Cam Waldbauer, Special Effects Technician: Ray Purkis, Special Effects Technician: Tom Davies, Special Effects Technician: James Howe, Special Effects Technician: David James, Special Effects Technician: Zach Mason, Special Effects Technician: David Hickman, Special Effects Technician: Ivan Sainsbury, Special Effects Technician: Kent O'Shea, Special Effects Technician: Jim Leng, Special Effects Technician: Juan Fabrellas, Special Effects Technician: Matt Ward, Special Effects Technician: Tristan Fitzgerald, Special Effects Technician: Gerard Collins, Special Effects Technician: Mark Stone, Special Effects Technician: Paul Tobin, Special Effects Technician: Volker Allert, Special Effects Technician: Matt Keogh, Special Effects Technician: Barry Thompson, Special Effects Technician: Orlando Murray, Special Effects Technician: Chris Petit, Special Effects Technician: Leo Henry, Dougal Thompson, Special Effects Technician (2nd Unit): Darren Frank, Special Effects Technician (2nd Unit): Dean Franklin, Rebecca Thiele, SFX Senior Technician (N Zealand Unit): Steve Plant, SFX Pyrotechnician (New Zealand Unit): Steve Yardley, Concept Model Maker: Geoff Kemmis, Owen Kunnen, Model Department Supervisor: Peter Wyborn, Model Department Co-ordinator: Marcus Levy, Graphic Designer: Michael Wholley, Helen Jackson, Film Editor: Nicolas de Toth, Megan Gill, Post-production Facilities Provided by: Twentieth Century Fox Studios, Visual Effects Editor: David Heinz, Andrew Ryan Turner, 1st Assistant Editor: Logan Breit, Ken Terry, 2nd Assistant Editor (Australia): Kento Watanabe, Production Designer: Barry Robison, Supervising Art Director: Ian Gracie, Art Director: Karen Murphy, Art Director: Brian Edmonds, Art Director (New Zealand Unit): Mark Robins, Art Director (North American Main Unit): Helen Jarvis, Michael Diner, Assistant Art Director: Jacinta Leong, Assistant Art Director: Simon Elsey, Assistant Art Director: Michael Turner, Asst Art Director (New Zealand Unit): John William Allan, Asst Art Director (N American Main Unit): Kirsten Franson, Art Department Co-ordinator: Colette Birrel, Art Department Co-ordinator (2nd Unit): Dilys Tan, Art Dep't Co-ordinator (N Zealand Unit): Birgitta Nilsson, Art Dept Co-ord'r (N American Main Unit): Joanne Mcarthur, Draftperson: Jenny Hitchcock, Draftperson: Amanda Clarke, Kate Wicks, CAD Set Designer: Kristen Anderson, Set Designer (North American Main Unit): Peter Stratford, Geoff Wafface, Set Decorator: Rebecca Cohen, Set Decorator (N American Main Unit): Sandy Walker, Lead Dresser: Kathryn Burton, Lead Dresser: Tania Einberg, Lead Dresser: Christopher Tomkins, Lead Dresser: Bill Goodes, Briar Murphy, Concept Artist: Rowan Cassidy, Illustrator (N American Main Unit): Brian Cunningham, Storyboard Artist: David Russell, Storyboard Artist: Raymond Harvie, Storyboard Artist: Timothy Burgard, Storyboard Artist: Jim Magdeleano, Storyboard Artist: Ricardo F. Delgado, Storyboard Artist: Kevin Farrell, Property Master: Richie Dehne, Standby Props: Robert Moxham, Property Master (N American Main Unit): Dean Eilertson, Construction Manager: Greg Hajdu, Construction Manager: Garth Tompkins, Construction Co-ordinator: Robina Osborne, Const'tion Co-ord (N American Main Unit): John Beatty, Costume Designer: Louise Mingenbach, Assistant Costume Designer: Alison McCosh, Eliza Godman, Costume Supervisor: Mitchell Kenney, Costume Co-ordinator (N Zealand Unit): Dianne Foothead, Costume S'visor (N American Main Unit): Michelle Baines, Costume Co-ord'r (N American Main Unit): Corinne Mameli, Costume Department Co-ordinator: Jennifer Grace, Key Costumer: Andrea Hood, Key Costumer (LA Costume Department): Kim Holly, Costumer (LA Costume Department): Kris Dangl, Tisha Jahnke, Key Make-up Artist/Hairstylist: Nikki Gooley, Key Hairstylist/Make-up Artist (2nd Unt): Wendy De Waal, Key Make-up (N American Main Unit): Norma Patton Hill, Make-up Artist/Hairstylist: Anita Morgan, Paige Badenoch, Key Make-up (North American 2nd Unit): Rosalina Da Silva, Special Make-up FX Designed/Created by: Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr, Special Make-up Effects by: Amalgamated Dynamics Inc., Prosthetics Supervisor: Colin Ware, Prosthetics Technician: Kristelle Gardiner, Wig/Hair Artist: Dalia Fernandez, Key Hair (N American Main Unit): Roy Sidick, Key Hair (North American 2nd Unit): Debra Wiebe, Main Titles by: Wild Card, End Titles by: Pacific Title, Negative Management: Gary Burritt, Colour Timer: George Chavez, Digital Intermediate Facility: EFilm, Camera Dollies/Remote Camera Systems by: Inc. Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment, Filmed in: Panavision, Film Stock: Kodak, Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams, Additional Music by: Halli Cauthery, Chris Willis, Featured Musician (Electric Cello): Martin Tillman, Featured Musician (Electric Violin): Hugh Marsh, Featured Musician (Processed Trumpet): Michael White, Score Conducted by: Harry Gregson-Williams, Score Orchestrated by: Ladd Mcintosh, Additional Orchestrations by: Jennifer Hammond, Geoff Stradling, Additional Programming by: Hybrid, Orchestra Contracted by: Peter Rotter, Sandy Decrescent, Choir Contracted by: Jasper Randall, Music Editor: Richard Whitfield, Score Recorded by: Joel Iwataki, Score Mixed by: Malcom Luker, Digital [Music] Recordist: Tom Hardisty, Jamie Luker, [Score] Recordist: Tim Lauber, [Score] Engineer: Denis St. Amand, Sound Designer: Derek Vanderhorst, Ted Caplan, Sound Mixer: Guntis Sics, Sound Recordist (2nd Unit): Chris Alderton, Sound Mixer (N American Main Unit): David Husby, Boom Operator: Gerry Nucifora, Boom Operator (2nd Unit): Todd Kirkness, Boom Operator (N American Main Unit): Charlie O'shea, Sound Mixing: Paul Massey, David Giammarco, Additional Sound Mixing: Jim Bolt, Recordist: Tim Gomillion, Dennis Rogers, Re-recording Engineer: Bill Stein, Paul Pavelka, Supervising Sound Editor: John A. Larsen, Supervising Sound Editor: Derek Vanderhorst, Dialogue Supervisor: Helen Luttrell, Sound Effects Recordist: Rob Nokes, Sound Effects Editor: Jason King, ADR Supervisor: Mildred Iatrou Morgan, ADR Recordist: David Lucarelli, ADR (Engineer): Derek Casari, ADR Mixer: Charleen Steeves, ADR Editor: Donald Sylvester, ADR Editor: Mike Hopkins, ADR Editor: Laura Graham, Foley Supervisor: John M. Murray, Foley Artist: Dan O'Connell, Foley Artist: John Cucci, Foley Mixer: James Ashwill, Foley Mixer: Richard Duarte, Foley Editor: Scott Curtis, Foley Editor: Doug Jackson, Foley Effects: One Step Up, Stunt Co-ordinator: Glenn Boswell, Stunt Co-ordinator: Dean Choe, Stunt Co-ordinator: Michael Mitchell, Stunt Co-ord'r (N American Main Unit): Mike Mitchell, Fight/Action Design by: David Leitch, Chad Stahelski, Additional Fight Choreographer: JJ Perry, Military Tech Adviser: James Dever, Military Historian: Quay Terry, Technical Adviser (New Zealand Unit): Stu Gotting, Special Aircraft Consultant: Kevin J. Rohrer, Alan Brown, Marine Co-ordinator: Carl Blacklidge, Dialect Coach: Jess Platt, Key Armourer: John Bowring, Armourer (N Zealand Unit): Gunner Ashford, Unit Publicist: Victoria Buchan
Cast
(61)
Hugh Jackman (Logan, 'Wolverine'), Liev Schreiber (Victor Creed, 'Sabretooth'), Danny Huston (William Stryker), will.i.am (John Wraith), Lynn Collins (Kayla Silverfox), Kevin Durand (Fred J. Dukes, 'The Blob'), Dominic Monaghan (Chris Bradley, 'Bolt'), Taylor Kitsch (Remy LeBeau, 'Gambit'), Daniel Henney (Agent Zero), Ryan Reynolds (Wade Wilson, 'Deadpool'), Tim Pocock (Scott Summers, 'Cyclops'), Julia Blake (Heather Hudson, 'Vindicator'), Max Cullen (Travis Hudson), Troye Sivan (James), Michael James Olsen (young Victor), Peter O'Brien (John Howlett), Aaron Jeffrey (Thomas Logan), Alice Parkinson (Elizabeth Howlett), Philip Patterson (firing squad leader), Anthony Gee (carnival guy), Adelaide Clemens (carnival girl), Karl Beattie (school child), Tom O'Sullivan (logging supervisor), Myles Pollard (Phelan), Stephen Anderton (Marcuse), Chris Sadrinna (Van Mier), Septimus Caton (bartender), Matthew Dale (surgeon), Nathin Butler (male nurse 1), Peter Barry (male nurse 2), David Ritchie (Dr Cornelius), Asher Keddie (Dr Carol Frost), Socratis Otto (lead technician - Alkali Lake), Stephen Leeder (General Munson), James D. Dever (platoon leader), Martin Obuga (muttering man), Rita Affua Connell (nervous African woman), John Shrimpton (Stryker aide), Henry Browne (Curtis), Tahyna Tozzi (Kayla's sister/Emma), Daniel Negreanu (poker player 1), Alex Davies (woman of the night), Don Batte (huge doorman), Evan Sturrock (drunken man in alley), Rob Flanagan (driver 1), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (African businessman), Alison Araya (teacher), Eric Breker (Special Forces commander), Eileen Bui (Vietnamese child 1), Adrian Hughes (hunter 1), Byron Chief-moon (hunter 2), Mike Dopud (Vietnam army officer 1), Beatrice Ilg, Kanako Takegishi (waitress), Panou (tank soldier), Johnson Phan (Vietnamese man), Elizabeth Thai (Vietnamese woman), Jade Tang (mutant twin 1), Joelle Tang (mutant twin 2), Scott Adkins (Weapon XI), Warwick Young (helicopter pilot)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(21)
In: Screen International n1688 1 May 2009 Page: 4Title: News digest:Wolverine and Star Trek Mexican releases on holdArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief report on how the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and the subsequent closure of cinemas in the country has affected the releases of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE and STAR TREK in Mexico.
In: Empire n245 November 2009 Page: 165
Title: At home/DVD new: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1696 10 Jul 2009 Pages: 14-15
Title: Attack on the WolfAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Case study of the online leaking of a workprint copy of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE a month ahead of the film's opening date. Examines the reaction of the studio and fan sites and what impact it had on the film's box office performance.
In: Cinefex n118 July 2009 Pages: 102-110,113-118
Title: Blood BrothersAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Variety 4 May 2009 Page: 22,49
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: CHANG, Justin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n55 Mar/Apr 2009 Page: 7
Title: FBI investigates Wolverine leakArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The unfinished copy of the new X MEN film was illegally downloaded by over 100,000 people a month before the the official release.
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Pages: 84-88,90
Title: WeaponAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the production of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE; some of the cast and crew discuss the film's story and the addition of more 'mutants', plus highlights the secrecy surrounding details of the film.
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Page: 159
Title: At home/Soundtracks: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Page: 52
Title: In cinemas: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1688 1 May 2009 Page: 22
Title: Reviews: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Pages: 92-96
Title: A new breed of superhero?Author: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: With reference to X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE discusses the future of superhero and comic-book movies. Argues that the films have beyond genre and franchise and into an industry in their own right.
In: Screen Africa July 2009 Page: 6
Title: SA editor gets her "claws" outAuthor: STERKOWICZ, Joanna Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: South African editor Megan Gill talks about her work on X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE.
In: Screen International n1685 10 Apr 2009 Page: 5
Title: News digest: Rising Sun denies it was source of WolverineArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: "...leak". Brief report on the denial issued by Australian visual effects company, Rising Sun Pictures, that it was responsible for the leak of an unfinished version of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, to file-sharing sites on the internet.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Pages: 122-123
Title: Icons of the decade: WolverineAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles iconic fictional film characters from the 1990s onwards as voted by the readers of 'Empire' magazine. Discusses the popularity of the character of Wolverine in the X-MEN films and the success of Hugh Jackman in the role.
In: Deathray n21 Oct/Nov 2009 Page: 110
Title: DarkStars: DVDAuthor: CLAYTON, Christian Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n7 July 2009 Pages: 89-90
Title: Reviews: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1689 8 May 2009 Page: 5
Title: News: Wolverine storms box office with top spot in most...Author: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...markets". Brief report on X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE strong opening weekend at the international box office.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n5 May 2009 Pages: 24-32,34-35
Title: Wolverine's hourAuthor: KADNER, Noah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography Don McAlpine discusss the technical and creative challenges of his work on X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, and how he tried to continue the look of the previous films and of the comic books.
In: Empire n226 April 2008 Pages: 18-19
Title: News etc.: WolverineArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v403 n14 25 Jan 2008 Page: 38
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n230 August 2008 Page: 114
Title: The big preview: X-Men Origins: WolverineAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE with comments from director Gavin Hood and actor Hugh Jackman.