Let's be frank: the "X-Men" film series lost its oomph with its third and supposedly final instalment, and its 2009 spin-off "Origins: Wolverine" didn't do the franchise any favours, so no one would really have been surprised if a total revamp came to pass. However, it seems that- despite that approach being taken for its much-loved "Spider-Man" films- Marvel Comics have decided against reinventing "X-Men", instead commissioning a second spin-off, dubbed "X-Men: First Class", for production over 2010. Helms 20th Century Fox obviously aren't taking their time with this move, either, as it's been announced "First Class" will be sent out to cinemas worldwide on June the 3rd, 2011. Normally I'd advise you to take this all with a pinch of salt, however helm Matthew Vaughn (who directed the controversial "Kick-Ass", out at cinemas now) has confirmed both the release date and title are definitive, and we're assured this isn't starting the franchise from scratch, and that probably means some links will be set up for "X-Men 4" (allegedly coming out in 2012 or 2013), or the inevitable sequels to follow "First Class". Stay tuned for more info as it comes...
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