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Newsweek
14 hours ago
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- Newsweek
'Thunderbolts' Director Reacts to X-Men Reboot Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Thunderbolts*" director Jake Schreier has finally responded to numerous reports that he has been confirmed as the director of the upcoming "X-Men" reboot. The filmmaker said he was not confirmed as the director, but didn't deny that he was in talks to helm the film. Read More: 'Thunderbolts' Filmmaker Confirmed as 'X-Men' director Collider reports that it was at the Mediterranean Film Festival in Malta that Schreier responded to a question about whether he would handle "X-Men" differently than "Thunderbolts*". "Even if I were confirmed on that movie, I don't think I would be allowed to answer that question," Schreier said. "I guess what I would say is that it always starts from character and working with great writers and collaborators, and certainly thinking about how to do something different with any project that you take on. That's as much as I can say." Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in 'Deadpool & Wolverine." Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in 'Deadpool & Wolverine." DISNEY Reports first popped up in May that Schreier was in early talks to helm "X-Men". The reports included claims that while the acclaim he attracted with "Thunderbolts*" attracted a bunch of offers from other studios, he was so far saying no to them in order to make room for "X-Men" in his schedule. Variety seemed to have confirmed that Schreier had the job last week while it was reporting on schedule changes on the Marvel release calendar. On Tuesday, "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler also seemingly confirmed Schreier was directing the "X-Men" reboot during an interview with Metro Entertainment. 🚨 Ryan Coogler confirms Jake Schreier will direct the X-Men reboot 🎥: @zacidk — Metro Entertainment (@Metro_Ents) June 24, 2025 Asked about rumors that Coogler was directing "X-Men", Coogler responded, "No, Jake is directing that." Coogler confirmed that by "Jake," he meant Jake Schreier. While "Thunderbolts*" may have flopped financially, the film was one of Marvel's biggest critical successes in years. So even though we don't know yet with 100% certainty whether or not Schreier is directing the "X-Men" reboot, it's clear that the film could do a lot worse. Along with who will direct "X-Men," it remains to be seen who will star in the film, and whether or not those stars will include any of the old guard. Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn and James Marsden will all be reprising their roles in "Avengers: Doomsday", and they'll be joined by Channing Tatum, presumably as Gambit. Though he's not confirmed yet for "Doomsday" or "Avengers: Secret Wars", rumors continue to swirl around Hugh Jackman's possible appearance in or both films. More Comics: Marvel Eyeing 'Thunderbolts' Director for 'X-Men' 'Superman' Reveals Official First Look at Nathon Fillion's Green Lantern Ring
Broadcast Pro
7 days ago
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- Broadcast Pro
‘The Wound' set for Moroccan premiere at Casablanca Arab Film Festival
The film will also be released in theaters across Morocco shortly after its Casablanca premiere. After a successful international festival run, The Wound, the debut feature from Moroccan filmmaker Seloua El Gouni, is set to make its national premiere at the Casablanca Arab Film Festival, which runs until June 20. Following screenings at platforms such as Cannes, Beirut and Athens, the Casablanca showing marks a symbolic return home for the acclaimed drama. Shortly after its Moroccan premiere, The Wound will be released in theatres across the country, allowing local audiences to experience what has become one of the most discussed Moroccan films of the year. The film continues its international momentum, having been selected for the Official Competition at the Mediterranean Film Festival in Malta, which runs from June 21 to 29. The Wound centres on Leila, a young Moroccan woman entering adulthood and the workforce, as she attempts to forge her path while grappling with societal expectations and the limitations placed on women. Through her story, the film delves into themes of identity, gender roles, and the tension between tradition and modernity in Morocco. Director Seloua El Gouni describes the film as a journey through the intersection of cultural heritage and the search for personal autonomy, set in a society where the voices of tradition often challenge those of individualism. The film recently held its Arab World premiere at the Beirut International Women's Film Festival and previously earned the Best First Feature Award at the Athens International Art Film Festival. It has also screened at several international events, including the Bridges International Film Festival, the Women and World International Film Festival in the UK, the Scandinavian International Film Festival in Finland, and the Lift-Off Sessions for New Directors in the UK, where it won the Audience Choice Award. Produced by El Gouni and Taha Benghalem, who co-wrote the script with Brice and Brian Baxter, The Wound features performances from Oumaima Barid, Amal Ayouch, Mansour Badri, Brice Bexter, Soraya Azzabi, Abdelhak Saleh and Sami Fekkak, with cinematography by Travis Tips. International sales are managed by MAD World. El Gouni, who previously worked on Hollywood productions such as Men in Black: International and A Hologram for the King, marks her transition into directing with The Wound — an exploration of female agency and cultural identity in contemporary Morocco.
