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Entries in Matthew Vaughn (12)

Tuesday
10Nov2009

'Kick-Ass' teaser trailer arrives, delivers!

DateTuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:57PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The first teaser trailer for Matthew Vaughn's upcoming superhero action comedy "Kick-Ass" has hit the Web, and although it doesn't show us too much, it sure gets me even more excited about the film.

The film follows a boring high school student (played by Aaron Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

The whole thing is based on the comics by Mark Millar, and this first teaser delivers some decent laughs. Okay, it takes a while until it really introduces its story, but it sure made me curious enough.

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Wednesday
16Sep2009

'Kick-Ass' sequel almost ready to go?

DateWednesday, September 16, 2009 at 8:04PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Matthew Vaughn's upcoming "Kick-Ass," which is based on the comic book series by Mark Millar, won't hit theaters until April 16, 2009, but one guy is already talking about a sequel to the anticipated action comedy.

Who? Well, the comic book's creator himself. Millar recently said a sequel would happen within the next two years, and now he tells MTV the story is coming together as well.

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Tuesday
01Sep2009

Lionsgate moves 'Expendables' and 'Kick-Ass'

DateTuesday, September 1, 2009 at 8:59PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Are you ready for the latest release date changes? Lionsgate decided to push back Sylvester Stallone's upcoming action spectacle "The Expendables" from April 23, 2010 to Aug. 20.

This year, August has proven to be a good month for films that generally appeal to male audiences ("The Final Destination," "Inglourious Basterds"), and that's why Lionsgate decided to go through with the change, according to Variety.

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Sunday
30Aug2009

Louis Leterrier would do 'Hulk 2' while Matthew Vaughn would love to direct 'Avengers'

DateSunday, August 30, 2009 at 8:25PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The Incredible Hulk meets the Avengers

While I did not entirely enjoy Ang Lee's "Hulk" from a few years ago, I admit I had quite a blast watching "The Incredible Hulk" from director Louis Leterrier, whose credits also include the so-so "Danny the Dog" and okay "Transporter 2."

Well, according to Moviehole, Leterrier wouldn't mind stepping behind the camera for a "Hulk" sequel. "Sure. I'd return to it. I have some ideas. So many ideas for so many things," Leterrier told the Web site.

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Thursday
26Mar2009

Matthew Vaughn eyeing 'American Jesus'

DateThursday, March 26, 2009 at 2:33PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Matthew Vaughn, director of "Layer Cake" and the upcoming big-screen version of "Kick-Ass," is currently considering an adaptation of Mark Millar and Peter Gross' comic book "American Jesus."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Vaughn is already in talks with Millar to develop the project. The two have recently been collaborating on "Kick-Ass," based on yet another Millar comic.

In the book, Christ returns to the modern world to engage in a final battle with the Antichrist in order to save the world. The first book is subtitled "Chosen." A second volume, titled "The Resurrection," will be released this fall.

Millar is a wanted man in Hollywood these days. The guy also created the comic book series "Wanted," and he's also currently developing a big-screen version of "War Heroes."

Vaughn's directing credits also include "Stardust." "Kick-Ass," which at this stage looks highly promising, does not have a release date yet. I sure hope we'll get to see this flick asap.

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Wednesday
10Dec2008

Christopher Mintz-Plasse in 'Kick-Ass' pic

DateWednesday, December 10, 2008 at 6:59PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

This is one I am looking forward to: Matthew Vaughn's upcoming "Kick-Ass," which is based on the comic book series by Mark Millar.

The folks over at AICN recently posted a brand-new still from the flick, which is currently shooting. Check out one part on the left, and the other right after the jump.

"Kick-Ass" tells the violent story of a boring high school student (played by Aaron Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

On the left, you can see Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Red Mist, who tries to uncover the real identity of Kick-Ass. To view the full picture, click right here.

Also starring are Nicholas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Chloe Moretz. Watch for "Kick-Ass" in theaters sometimenext year.

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Sunday
16Nov2008

New 'Kick-Ass' images surface online

DateSunday, November 16, 2008 at 8:20AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Do you already have the "Kick-Ass" fever? Newsarama recently posted two brand-new images from the set of Matthew Vaughn's comic book adaptation, which is currently shooting.

Created by Mark Millar, "Kick-Ass" tells the violent story of a boring high school student (played by Aaton Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

Also on board of this big-screen version are Nicholas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Chloe Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

Most of the major studios refused to develop the project because of the comic’s excessive violence, which is why Vaughn raised the budget for the flick himself. Vaughn previously directed “Layer Cake” and “Stardust.”

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Tuesday
07Oct2008

New set pics show ‘Kick-Ass’ in costume

DateTuesday, October 7, 2008 at 8:41AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

The folks over at Slash Film just posted new photos from the set of Matthew Vaughn’s comic book adaptation “Kick-Ass.”

Although the pic above gives you a good idea of what Kick-Ass’ costume looks like, the person you see is not main actor Aaron Johnson. Apparently it’s one of his stunt doubles.

As you may already know, the story of “Kick-Ass” centers on a boring high school student (Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique.

Also starring are Nicholas Cage and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Click here to se more of those set pictures.

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Monday
22Sep2008

New ‘Kick-Ass’ set photos pop up online

DateMonday, September 22, 2008 at 3:31PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Two weeks ago we posted one of a few pictures from the set of Matthew Vaughn’s latest comedy “Kick-Ass,” and today /Film got a hold of some more.

A reader sent in the pics from the Toronto set, commenting on his experience as follows: “Coming back from a Jays game happen to catch what appeared to be 2nd Unit for Kick-Ass. Didn’t see Matthew Vaughn on site. They seemed to be shooting the opening shots of the movie.”

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Tuesday
09Sep2008

'Kick-Ass' starts shooting; first set pics surface

DateTuesday, September 9, 2008 at 1:50PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Matthew Vaughn's upcoming adaptation of Mark Millar's comic book "Kick-Ass" just started shooting, and the folks over at The Bad and Ugly already got their hands on several set photos of Nicholas Cage. You can check out part of one of the pics just above, and the rest of them right here.

"Kick-Ass" centers on a boring high school student (Aaron Johnson) who attempts to become a real-life superhero named Kick-Ass but runs into several troubles because of his poor physique. Cage stars as an ex-cop who struggles to bring down a local druglord.

In related news, creator Millar also posted an entry about the shoot on his Web site:

"Screen-writer Jane Goldman and I were wearing out headsets and watching the monitor from early morning until we wrapped early evening both days, giggling at every line. Nobody knows this script better than me, Jane and director Matthew Vaughn, but we genuinely laughed at every take because these two actors just kept bringing something new to it."

You can read all of what he has to say about it right here. 

Most of the major studios refused to develop the project because of the comic’s excessive violence, which is why Vaughn raised the budget for the flick himself.

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