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The 355 has some significant star power amongst its cast, along with filmmaker (and co-writer) Simon Kinberg at its core, who had helmed major titles including X-Men: The Last Stand, Mr & Mrs Smith, and many more Though the new film is entirely original and removed from any previous inspirations or concepts, Kinberg recently spoke[...]

But now we're getting some choice intel from none other than Simon Kinberg, who was tapped to write and produce a film version of Battlestar Galactica alongside Dylan Clark (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) Now we're learning not just how things are going on the film side, but also how the upcoming film[...]

Writer Simon Kinberg joined IGN's viewing of X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) While he provided the screenplay, the story was co-written by Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughn Directed by Bryan Singer, the film bridged the 2000 X-Men, and First Class casts together Arguably the most revered of the FOX X-Men films, the team is[...]

Simon Kinberg didn't kill Fox's X-Men franchise single-handedly, but he's provided plenty of nails for the increasingly cumbersome coffin, having written or co-written some of the most lifeless entries in the series With his directorial debut in Dark Phoenix, he may have even pounded the last nail in himself. //Credit: Marvel/ Disney Kinberg appeared on Entertainment Weekly's[...]

Despite Hugh Jackman's retirement from playing Wovlerine for the Fox X-Men Cinematic Universe, Dark Phoenix director Simon Kinberg had his own reason not to include him in the film. Jackman played the role since 2000's X-Men, making eight more appearances until 2017's Logan, which only excludes the two Deadpool films Dark Phoenix will be the first[...]

Yes, we know, we're bagging a lot on Dark Phoenix before even seeing it, and it's partially because we're not getting big giant parts of the celestial being's story.  Things like….Lilandra and the Shi'ar (although we may still be getting the Shi'ar?) and the other big one- The Hellfire Club. We were of course, semi-hoping that Jessica[...]

Remember these were supposed to have happened back in February of 2018. X-Men producer (and Dark Phoenix director) Simon Kinberg says there's a reason for that, and it's exactly what you think it is. If you'll recall, the state of the various Fox-owned Marvel Comics based films were in flux during the negotiations for Disney's purchase of 20th Century[...]

Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite — not only to save Jean's soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy. Dark Phoenix stars Michael Fassbender, Evan Peters, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Jessica Chastain, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Alexandra Shipp. Simon Kinberg directs. It'll hit theaters on June[...]

CBS All Access is booking another journey into Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg's The Twilight Zone, officially renewing the anthology series for a second season after a record-setting premiere and strong positive reaction from critics and viewers. "Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg's reimagining of The Twilight Zone is off to an amazing start on CBS All[...]

Simon Kinberg directs. You know that thing when sometimes the "not official" artwork for an upcoming film is more evocative and visually appealing than the studio-released stuff? Yeah, well, once again BossLogic has done exactly that with this Dark Phoenix poster for what will no doubt be the final Fox X-Men release. DARK PHOENIX- The X-MEN face their[...]

The film is written and directed by Simon Kinberg, and stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters, and Jessica Chastain In Dark Phoenix, the X-Men must face the full power of the Phoenix after a mission to space goes wrong. Dark Phoenix is released[...]

The climatic moment in The Last Stand between Jean and Wolverine did not come anywhere near the punch it should have, because we're to somehow assume some brief flirtatious moments on screen translates to deep-seated affection. To Dark Phoenix's credit, director Simon Kinberg discussed the emphasis needed between Scott and Jean where it needs to be[...]

Simon Kinberg is no stranger to the previously Fox-owned Marvel Mutant Movieverse, having been a part of pretty much all of the X-Men films from the beginning, including directing the next one due out, Dark Phoenix Theoretically, that means he'd be in a position to know what the future of those still-on-the-slate (kinda) titles may be, like[...]

Earlier this week, we got word that a new trailer for Fox's upcoming X-Men film Dark Phoenix was coming any day. Yesterday, a new poster was released,

It sounds like we've got a drop date for that newly-rated Dark Phoenix trailer, and it'll be this week! Yesterday, it was revealed that a second full-length trailer for Simon Kinberg's upcoming X-Men film Dark Phoenix had just been rated, and was expected to release sometime this week. The official X-Men Movies Twitter account just released a brand-new poster for the[...]