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Wolverine Origins Leaked Out

Not even Wolverine's claws can stop the evil forces of piracy.

Did his claws cause the "leak"?
Did his claws cause the "leak"?
In case you haven't heard, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" has been leaked.  This is not an April Fool's joke.  Word came out late last night and pretty much everyone is talking about it.  It is said to be a near dvd quality version of an earlier cut. The scenes that were added/re-shot in January (featuring more Deadpool) are not included.  The ending is not complete.  Some visual effects are missing as well.  The music is not the final music and a lot of the scenes appear darker than they will on May 1st.

Fox has said they are looking into the breach as aggressively as possible.  The MPAA, FBI and local law enforcement will be joining in as well.  This isn't your typical, camcorder in a theater bootleg.  This was done by someone on the "inside."

I'm sure some people may be rejoicing over being able to find the movie online but if you're a fan of the genre, you'd probably want to see it in the theater anyways.  This is supposed to be the first big movie of the summer season.  Bottom line is this could be bad for the industry.  Sure some people that download the pirated version may still go and see the movie in theaters.  But there may be some that don't realize it is not a completed version and give it bad word of mouth. 

If a movie isn't successful, the studios won't want to pursue sequels or similar movies of that genre.  When I mentioned the possibility of a Wolverine 2, it seemed like people were on board with that.  If this movie doesn't turn a profit, the studios may think twice about that.  There's also the potential for a Deadpool or Gambit movie going down the drain as well.

If you do feel compelled to view it, there should be no talk about it here.  Piracy is not something we encourage.  As big as my monitor is, there's no way I'd want to see this movie on my computer rather than seeing it on the big screen.
inferiorego staff on April 1, 2009 at 1:27 p.m.
tee heehee...
Hawkon April 1, 2009 at 1:33 p.m.
Why would I want to see a sh1tty version of a movie......?
castlekingon April 1, 2009 at 1:34 p.m.
it was me sorry my bad couldnt help myself...
inferiorego staff on April 1, 2009 at 1:37 p.m.
I still plan on seeing it in the theater, no matter what. I do not have a copy of this, nor will pursue the download, nor condone it, but some of my friends are well.... Stupid. As a film maker, stuff like this bugs me quite a bit because their are people who will download it and not pay to see it. These films cost millions to make in hope that they'll AT LEAST make their money back. I suggest just getting off your butts and seeing the film in the theater and wait....
SuperCoonce staff on April 1, 2009 at 1:37 p.m.
i agree g-man.

lame.
pixelized moderator on April 1, 2009 at 1:38 p.m.
FBI?
Red L.A.M.P. staff on April 1, 2009 at 1:38 p.m.
Ha, I love your Twitter post:

"In case you hadn't heard, some douche leaked out the Wolverine movie.  Not the final cut, though.  http://tinyurl.com/c9ektd"
https://twitter.com/ComicVine

little_screamer666on April 1, 2009 at 1:39 p.m.
Did josh holloway take the part of gambit? ive heard also the guy from the covenant sp? may be playing the part. I also hate how they didnt stick to gambits actual eyes instead there just red. im hoping that, that may change?
inferiorego staff on April 1, 2009 at 1:39 p.m.
Red L.A.M.P. said:
"Ha, I love your Twitter post:

"In case you hadn't heard, some douche leaked out the Wolverine movie.  Not the final cut, though.  http://tinyurl.com/c9ektd"
https://twitter.com/ComicVine"
I caught it and had a good chuckle.
Gambler moderator is online on April 1, 2009 at 1:39 p.m.
inferiorego said:
"I still plan on seeing it in the theater, no matter what. I do not have a copy of this, nor will pursue the download, nor condone it, but some of my friends are well.... Stupid. As a film maker, stuff like this bugs me quite a bit because their are people who will download it and not pay to see it. These films cost millions to make in hope that they'll AT LEAST make their money back. I suggest just getting off your butts and seeing the film in the theater and wait...."
inferiorego said:
"I'm going to love it tonight when I watch it, my buddy just e-mailed me and told me he found the leaked copy."
Shame Shame :P



inferiorego staff on April 1, 2009 at 1:40 p.m.
Gambler said:
"inferiorego said:
"I still plan on seeing it in the theater, no matter what. I do not have a copy of this, nor will pursue the download, nor condone it, but some of my friends are well.... Stupid. As a film maker, stuff like this bugs me quite a bit because their are people who will download it and not pay to see it. These films cost millions to make in hope that they'll AT LEAST make their money back. I suggest just getting off your butts and seeing the film in the theater and wait...."
inferiorego said:
"I'm going to love it tonight when I watch it, my buddy just e-mailed me and told me he found the leaked copy."
Shame Shame :P"
Yep... I'm still going to pay and see it. I just said I'd never "pursue the download"
Gambler moderator is online on April 1, 2009 at 1:42 p.m.
little_screamer666 said:
"Did josh holloway take the part of gambit? ive heard also the guy from the covenant sp? may be playing the part. ?"
Nope.(to Josh Holloway) Taylor Kitsch is Gambit.
xerox_kitty moderator on April 1, 2009 at 1:44 p.m.
Wow, who ever did it was pretty dumb to risk his career like that...
aztek_the_lost moderator on April 1, 2009 at 1:44 p.m.
if only it was leaked onto satellite television so I could watch in on the big screen (TV)...otherwise its not worth it
pixelized moderator on April 1, 2009 at 1:46 p.m.
Gambler said:
"little_screamer666 said:
"Did josh holloway take the part of gambit? ive heard also the guy from the covenant sp? may be playing the part. ?"
Nope. Taylor Kitsch is Gambit."
That's the "guy from the covenant"

aztek the lost said:
"if only it was leaked onto satellite television so I could watch in on the big screen (TV)...otherwise its not worth it"
way to be 90s

TheDrifteron April 1, 2009 at 1:46 p.m.
I'm gonna wait. I wanna see Gambit and Deadpool on the big screen..not on my sucky comp lol.
little_screamer666on April 1, 2009 at 1:46 p.m.
Aw i thought josh holloway would have been a better canidate for teh role but yeah taylor kitsch looks a bit young for playing gambit
Gambler moderator is online on April 1, 2009 at 1:47 p.m.
pixelized said:
"Gambler said:
"little_screamer666 said:
"Did josh holloway take the part of gambit? ive heard also the guy from the covenant sp? may be playing the part. ?"
Nope. Taylor Kitsch is Gambit."
That's the "guy from the covenant"


I was saying nope to Josh Holloway. Guess I should have edited the post better.
pixelized moderator on April 1, 2009 at 1:48 p.m.
Gambler said:
"pixelized said:
"Gambler said:
"little_screamer666 said:
"Did josh holloway take the part of gambit? ive heard also the guy from the covenant sp? may be playing the part. ?"
Nope. Taylor Kitsch is Gambit."
That's the "guy from the covenant"


I was saying nope to Josh Holloway. Guess I should have edited the post better."
It's ok, i put my quotation mark in the wrong place.
warlock360on April 1, 2009 at 1:55 p.m.
didnt inferiorego always say he had Hollywood insiders? :D

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