James McAvoy News

Arthur Christmas – Movie Review

Nov 23, 2011, 11:52 GMT

Seasonal family folderol with a winning story and a surprisingly diverse voice cast including High Laurie, James McAvoy, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Jim Broadbent, Laura Linney, Eva Longoria, Robbie Coltrane, Joan Cusack and Michael Palin. I know, right?

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New pictures from Arthur Christmas

Nov 9, 2011, 12:46 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Arthur Christmas. ... more

Festive new trailer for 'Arthur Christmas' hits

Oct 4, 2011, 21:40 GMT

We have added the superb new festively full movie trailer for Aardman and Sony Pictures Animation's upcoming family comedy, 'Arthur Christmas.'
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First pictures from Arthur Christmas

Sep 20, 2011, 11:46 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Arthur Christmas. ... more

X-men: First Class – DVD Review

Sep 8, 2011, 14:32 GMT

Step into your way-back machine and travel back to the origins of Xavier’s School for Gifted Children and the X-men. It’s interesting to see the origins of some familiar characters, but I’m sure it may cause some troubles with the fans of the comic.

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Venture behind the true story with The Conspirator on Blu-ray

Aug 15, 2011, 12:20 GMT

The President was killed … and the truth was buried. Robert Redford directs an all-star cast as Lionsgate debuts The Conspirator on Blu-ray and DVD. M&C’s getting in on the conspiracy by giving away five of the Blu-ray, The Assassin’s Accomplice: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln and The Conspirator Soundtrack. ... more

Witness the beginning with X-Men: First Class on DVD and Blu-ray

Jul 22, 2011, 15:03 GMT

X-Men: First Class is set to arrive on DVD and Blu-ray September 9th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and fans will have the power to choose a side between Professor X and Magneto with two versions of premium collectible Blu-ray packaging.

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'X-Men: First Class' wins weekend box office battle

Jun 6, 2011, 19:18 GMT

20th Century Fox's 'X-Men: First Class' took the top spot in the domestic box office over the weekend as it debuted with $56 million. ... more

X-Men: First Class – Movie Review

Jun 3, 2011, 22:20 GMT

This is the de rigueur origins prequel to the phenomenally successful but ageing X-Men franchise, and we are all excited to know where they came from. Here’s our chance to find out and the filmmakers’ chance to make it interesting. ... more

Unseen Movie Review: X-Men: First Class

Jun 1, 2011, 19:01 GMT

Successful franchises are double edged swords to Hollywood studios. They want them more than Nic Cage wants a new hairline, but once you get a money making franchise the participants all want (rightfully so) more money to keep it going.

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New pictures from X-Men: First Class

May 30, 2011, 13:28 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from X-Men: First Class. ... more

Three new mutant filled TV spots for 'X-Men: First Class'

May 23, 2011, 11:42 GMT

We have added three new action rammed televsion spots for director Matthew Vaughn's 'X-Men: First Class.' The previews feature new footage from the 20th Century Fox superhero prequel.
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Meet Mystique from Xavier's 'First Class' of 'X-Men'

May 6, 2011, 23:20 GMT

We have added a new character video preview for Fox's 'X-Men: First Class' featuring shapeshifting female mutant Mystique. The trailer is the latest in a series of videos showcasing the characters from the forthcoming superhero epic.
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'X-Men: First Class' gets two new exciting movie trailers

Apr 27, 2011, 21:46 GMT

The full domestic (USA) and international movie trailers for 20th Century Fox's superhero drama 'X-Men: First Class' are now online. Each of the trailers include plenty of new footage and dialogue from the Matthew Vaughn directed prequel.
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New international movie trailer for 'X-Men: First Class' mutates online

Apr 10, 2011, 23:28 GMT

A new international movie trailer for director Matthew Vaughn's (Kick Ass, Layer Cake) 'X-Men: First Class' is now online. The prequel that chronicles the birth of the 'X-Men' stars James McAvoy as Professor Charles Xavior and Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsherr (Magneto). ... more

New 'X-Men: First Class' posters reflect the future

Feb 28, 2011, 22:59 GMT

We have added two new awesome looking movie posters for 20th Century Fox's 'X-Men: First Class.' The prequel is directed by 'Layer Cake' and 'Kick Ass' overlord Michael Vaughn.
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'Gnomeo' wins weekend box office

Feb 28, 2011, 20:13 GMT

Disney and Touchstone's 3D cartoon 'Gnomeo & Juliet' won the domestic box office for the weekend with $14.2 million. ... more

Watch the impressive first trailer for 'X-Men: First Class'

Feb 10, 2011, 22:56 GMT

The impressive first trailer for director Matthew Vaughn's (Kick Ass, Layer Cake) 'X-Men: First Class' is now online. The prequel that chronicles the birth of the 'X-Men' stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbedner, Kevin Bacon and January Jones. ... more

Trailer for Robert Redford period drama 'The Conspirator'

Jan 27, 2011, 22:40 GMT

We have the new trailer for Robert Redford's upcoming period drama about the aftermath of Abraham Lincolns assassination, 'The Conspirator'. The film stars James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Justin Long, Tom Wilkinson, and Evan Rachel Wood.
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First pictures from X-Men: First Class

Jan 24, 2011, 21:14 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from X-Men: First Class. ... more

Take a look at the mutants of 'X-Men: First Class'

Jan 19, 2011, 12:45 GMT

We have added a first official look at 'Kick-Ass' director Matthew Vaughn's 'X-Men' prequel, 'X-Men: First Class'. The Marvel film stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, January Jones, Kevin Bacon, and Nicholas Hoult.
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Sony loves 'Christmas'

Nov 3, 2010, 18:29 GMT

James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and Ashley Jensen will lend their voices to Sony Pictures Animation's 3D CG-animated film 'Arthur Christmas.' ... more

January Jones part of 'X-Men'

Aug 19, 2010, 1:46 GMT

January Jones will play Emma Frost in 20th Century Fox's 'X-Men: First Class.' ... more

Rose Byrne closing in on 'X-Men'

Aug 17, 2010, 1:55 GMT

Rose Byrne is in talks to join the cast of Fox's origins film 'X-Men: First Class.' ... more

Kevin Bacon takes on 'X-Men'

Jul 16, 2010, 1:49 GMT

Kevin Bacon has been cast as the lead villain in 20th Century Fox’s 'X-Men: First Class.' ... more

Mutants cast for new 'X-Men'

Jul 10, 2010, 1:56 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox has cast two key mutants for 'X-Men: First Class.' ... more

Alice Eve to make her 'First Class' arrangements

Jun 30, 2010, 1:54 GMT

Alice Eve is in talks to play Emma Frost in 'X-Men: First Class,' Fox’s origins story of the Marvel Comics-based franchise. ... more

Fassbender could be going 'First Class'

Jun 18, 2010, 17:47 GMT

Michael Fassbender is in early talks to play the villainous Magneto in Fox's 'X-Men: First Class,' which Matthew Vaughn is directing. ... more

James McAvoy is 'First Class'

May 28, 2010, 20:07 GMT

James McAvoy will play the young Professor X character in Fox's 'X-Men: First Class.' ... more

Actors get 'Cancer'

Feb 24, 2010, 18:36 GMT

Anjelica Huston and Philip Baker Hall have joined the cast of the Summit/Mandate comedy formerly titled 'I'm With Cancer.' ... more

James McAvoy's mocking friends

Feb 20, 2010, 6:01 GMT

James McAvoy's friends thought he looked like a 'prat' in one of his first big movie roles. ... more

James McAvoy's marital awe

Feb 16, 2010, 16:31 GMT

James McAvoy is 'intimidated' by his wife. ... more

Summit picks up Rogen-McAvoy comedy

Feb 10, 2010, 19:13 GMT

Summit Entertainment has acquired North American rights to the Seth Rogen-James McAvoy comedy formerly known as 'I'm With Cancer.' ... more

Weedy hero James McAvoy

Feb 8, 2010, 6:02 GMT

James McAvoy is not a leading man. ... more

In Pictures: 'The Last Station London Premiere'

Jan 31, 2010, 5:32 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'The Last Station London Premiere'. ... more

James McAvoy to be a dad

Jan 26, 2010, 16:30 GMT

James McAvoy is going to become a father. ... more

Atonement - Blu-Ray Review

Jan 26, 2010, 14:22 GMT

In the tradition of epic romances such as “Gone With the Wind” and “Titanic” the film “Atonement” tells the story of a great love, spanning time from pre-World War II Britain to present day. ... more

Kendrick joins McAvoy and Rogen in dramedy

Jan 7, 2010, 2:34 GMT

Anna Kendrick has signed on to her first film following her breakout role opposite George Clooney in 'Up in the Air.' ... more

Stephen Root has two new roles

Nov 18, 2009, 0:47 GMT

Stephen Root has signed on to Fox Searchlight's 'Cedar Rapids' and Robert Redford's latest directorial effort, 'The Conspirator.' ... more

McAvoy, Penn ready to be a 'Conspirator'

Sep 14, 2009, 19:31 GMT

James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn will star in the Robert Redford-directed 'The Conspirator,' the period drama based on true events following the assassination of President Lincoln. ... more