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X-Files Reunion Movie

The long-awaited X-Files movie is finally underway.

Fans of “The X-Files” no longer have to rely on Internet rumors to seek the truth about a sequel to the 1998 movie based on the popular TV series. On Wednesday, Fox announced production will start December 10 on the sequel, which reunites the show’s stars, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. The studio also picked July 25 as the U.S. release date.

Series creator Chris Carter will direct the still-untitled film. Carter also co-wrote the screenplay with “X-Files” veteran Frank Spotnitz. The duo also are producing. Shooting will take place in Vancouver.

The studio is staying little about the film’s story line. All that is being revealed is that it is a “supernatural thriller” and that the movie will take the complicated relationship between FBI agents Fox Mulder (Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Anderson) in unexpected directions as Mulder continues on his quest for the truth and Scully remains inextricably tied to her partner’s pursuits.

The July 25 release date would put “X-Files” up against “Step Brothers,” a comedy starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, and an untitled comedy starring Ice Cube.

Fox’s “X-Files” ran for nine seasons, ending in 2002. The first feature film, produced by Carter and co-written with Spotnitz, grossed $187 million worldwide.

For whatever reason, I never got into the “X-Files” when it was on. My wife and I got the DVDs from Netflix a while back and gave up after a couple of episodes. Now, the show seems horribly dated. Your mileage may vary, however. And fans are always nostalgic for reunion movies.

Source: “X-Files” stars, crew reunite for secretive sequel (Reuters/Hollywood Reporter)

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Ice Cube to Star in “Welcome Back, Kotter” Movie

James Joyner @ Gone Hollywood

MTV’s Chris Harris reports that Ice Cube will play the lead in a movie remake of “Welcome Back, Kotter.”

Ice Cube is not ashamed to admit that when it comes to “Welcome Back, Kotter,” the 1970s series that helped launch John Travolta’s acting career, there “was no bigger fan than me.” And Cube is thrilled about his latest role â€” as the lead in Hollywood’s big-screen adaptation of the sitcom classic.

According to Variety, Ice Cube has signed on to both star in and produce “Welcome Back, Kotter,” and the rapper’s “very excited to be able to put a new twist on it.” The rapper/actor â€” who executive produces the FX reality series “Black. White.” â€” has inked a deal with Dimension Films, the company that will be releasing “Kotter.” Production is expected to begin this fall with Tom Brady (“The Hot Chick,” “The Animal”) in final negotiations to direct and write the script.

Cube will assume the role of a wisecracking teacher who returns to the rough inner-city high school from which he graduated. There he encounters the next generation of unruly, underprivileged troublemakers â€” who are as apathetic about education as he once was.

Somehow, I don’t think Mr. Kotter would have approved of such Ice Cube classics as “We Had to Tear This Motha—– Up” and “The Nigga Of The Century.”

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