Tuesday, June 5, 2012

"X-Men: First Class" Sequel: "Days Of Future Passed' ?

The sequel to 2011's "X-Men: First Class", to be directed by Matthew Vaughn will be released July 18th, 2014.
Now according to reports, 20th Century Fox have registered the title "Days of Future Past" with the MPAA, possibly referring to Marvel Comics' "Uncanny X-Men" isssues #141 and #142 (1981),  dealing with a dystopian alternative future in which mutants are incarcerated in internment camps : "..."in 'Days Of Future Past', the story alternates between present day, in which the 'X-Men' fight the 'Brotherhood of Evil Mutants', led by 'Mystique', and a future timeline caused by the failure of the 'X-Men' to prevent the Brotherhood from assassinating 'Senator Robert Kelly'. "In this future universe, the 'Sentinels' rule the United States, and mutants live in internment camps. "The present-day X-Men are forewarned by a future version of teammate 'Kitty Pryde', whose mind traveled back in time, possessing her younger self to warn the X-Men..." Click the images to enlarge...