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Relativity to Release Soderbergh’s Haywire in January 2012

January isn’t exactly the time of year when you want your film to hit screens, but maybe Steven Soderbergh ‘s Haywire will defy the “dumping grounds” curse! After all, in addition to starring MMA fighter Gina Carano as a double-crossed covert ops specialist, it’s written by Lem Dobbs ( The Limey ) and has folks like Channing Tatum , Antonio Banderas , Michael Angarano , Ewan MacGregor , Michael Fassbender , and Michael Douglas filling out the cast. Mmm, Fassbender. Yup, we’re in. Relativity will release the film January 20, 2012. [Press release]

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Relativity to Release Soderbergh’s Haywire in January 2012

Fox Wants James Mangold to Direct The Wolverine

That “shortlist” of eight directors to replace Darren Aronofsky at the helm of The Wolverine has been narrowed down to one. Deadline reports that Twentieth Century Fox has begun negotiations with James Mangold to take over the coveted X-Men spin-off sequel following months of speculation. What other rumored names did Mangold beat out for the gig?

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Fox Wants James Mangold to Direct The Wolverine