‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ Leaks Onto Internet
By: Eddie Jenkins
-NOT AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE-
A month before the release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine a workprint has leaked onto the Interwebz. The workprint lacks some CG effects and the 14 extra minutes of reshoots that was added to the film a while back. This leak will most certainly leave a bad taste in Fox’s mouth and may even hurt their box office take. If the film is as good as the previews have been I am sure that most faithful comic fans will still make their way to theaters. Even with this leak I know where I will be at midnight on May 1.
Edit:
Fox has released the following statement on the leak of X-Men Origins: Wolverine:
“Last night, a stolen, incomplete and early version of X-Men Origins: Wolverine was posted illegally on websites. It was without many effects and had missing scenes and temporary sound and music. We immediately contacted the appropriate legal authorities and had it removed. We forensically mark our content so we can identify sources that make it available or download it. The source of the initial leak and any subsequent postings will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law — the courts have handed down significant criminal sentences for such acts. The FBI and MPAA are also actively investigating the crime. We are encouraged by the support of fansites condemning piracy and this illegal posting and pointing out that such theft undermines the enormous efforts of the filmmakers and actors and, above all, hurts fans of the film.”
