Director Darren Aronofsky Drops Out Of 'The Wolverine'

That's right, director Darren Aronofsky has decided to give up his director's chair on the set of 'The Wolverine', the sequel to 2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'.

Darren put out a press release on March 16 stating:

"As I talked more about the film with my collaborators at Fox, it became clear that the production of ‘The Wolverine’ would keep me out of the country for almost a year.  I was not comfortable being away from my family for that length of time.  I am sad that I won’t be able to see the project through, as it is a terrific script and I was very much looking forward to working with my friend, Hugh Jackman, again."

The acclaimed 'Black Swan' director recently divorced actress Rachel Weisz and there are rumors that a custody battle over their son may be occurring.

Filming for the movie was supposed to have begun this month in Japan for a 2012 release. However, with everything that has occurred in Japan I'm assuming FOX was going to be pushing back filming anyway.

Twentieth Century Fox stated they are disappointed that Darren has dropped out of the movie but respect his decision. They're also quoted as stating:

"Hugh Jackman and Fox both remain fully committed to making ‘The Wolverine’.  We will regroup and move forward aggressively."

I'm glad the movie is still going forward...I'm a huge X-Men fan!

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Hugh Jackman Will Be Performing In San Francisco

The Tony Award-winning actor will be performing a series of concert shows in San Francisco! The smokin' hot 'Wolverine' actor is no stranger to the theater stage, he was last seen onstage in 2009 on Broadway in 'A Steady Rain', co-staring fellow actor Daniel Craig.

Hugh Jackman will treat audiences to a selection of his favorite Hollywood and Broadway musical numbers, all while being accompanied by a 17 piece orchestra. The performances will be held at Curran Theatre for a two-week limited engagement, beginning May 3.

I think this may just call for that San Francisco road trip the hubs & I have been planning! Hugh is currently trying to bulk up for his upcoming role in 'The Wolverine' where the actor will reprise his role as the X-men mutant Wolverine.

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Gerard Butler Is Fighting His Hotness

The 41-year-old 'Rock N Rolla' actor was spotted arriving at LAX airport on Sunday. Gerard Butler is seriously fighting the hot with beard and long funky hair he's got going on.

He's definitely seen better days but it does look like he still keeping in shape. The Scottish ladies man's next movie is called 'Movie 43' which will be composed of short comedy segments. He'll be staring in the movie a long side Emma Stone, Hugh Jackman, Anna Faris, Kristin Bell, Elizabeth Banks, Kate Winslet, Justin Long and Josh Duhamel.

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