DEBUNKED: Matthew Vaughn Directed FANTASTIC FOUR Reshoots; Josh Trank Responds

DEBUNKED: Matthew Vaughn Directed FANTASTIC FOUR Reshoots; Josh Trank Responds

We all know just how troubled production on Fantastic Four has been, especially as Josh Trank's behaviour led to him reportedly being "fired" from the Star Wars spinoff he was attached to! Now, it's been revealed that Matthew Vaughn stepped in to direct those reshoots...

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By JoshWilding - May 23, 2015 04:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Fantastic Four
Source: Superhero News
Matthew Vaughn saved the X-Men franchise, so could the Fantastic Four one be next? It certainly sounds that way, as Superhero News (definitely a reliable source) have heard that the Kingsman: The Secret Service helmer assumed the role of director for reshoots which took place in April. It was previously reported that Trank was present for those, but this obviously sheds some doubt on that. If Trank doesn't end up promoting the movie come junket time, that will more than likely tell us all we need to know about how limited his involvement in the Fantastic Four reboot has become.

Interestingly, the site also has news on why the movie is no longer being promoted for a 3D release. Apparently, Fox "axed the 3D release in favor of utilizing that budget for additional reshoots to help improve the story." The more we hear about Fantastic Four, the messier the whole thing sounds, but similar behind the scenes issues didn't stop World War Z from finding success in 2013. As of right now, we're just going to have to wait and see. Does Vaughn's possible involvement restore your faith in the movie? As always, be sure to let us know your thoughts below!

UPDATE: Fantastic Four director Josh Trank has responded to this article on Twitter to make it clear that he is indeed the sole director of the reboot. As mentioned above, that matches up to what we previously heard about reshoots. Many thanks to Josh for taking the time to set things straight! 
 

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staypuffed
staypuffed - 5/23/2015, 4:24 PM
I'm sure the movie will be fine, Vaughn or no Vaughn.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 5/23/2015, 4:25 PM
Damn, I had no idea that they scrapped the 3D

Vaughn being involved would give a real boost to this movie
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/23/2015, 4:34 PM
Vaughn should take over. He shouldve directed this film. His take on superheroes I like. I loved first class
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 5/23/2015, 4:36 PM
I hope the movie is good......otherwise....I want Marvel to get the rights back.....
FrozenDiamondz
FrozenDiamondz - 5/23/2015, 4:38 PM
No 3D has been known for a while already. Ya'll late as fvck

No China release too. I think
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 5/23/2015, 4:38 PM
I just want Doom done right......One of my favourite villains....
DRJ01
DRJ01 - 5/23/2015, 4:38 PM
This should be a bad thing but it's not. Not in a long shot
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 5/23/2015, 4:40 PM
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx - 5/23/2015, 4:40 PM
"The more we hear about Fantastic Four, the messier the whole thing sounds."

I wouldn't say that, considering all of the BTS rumors have involved highly talented persons being brought in to assist. I still have high expectations for this.
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 5/23/2015, 4:40 PM
Geez, what the [frick] is going on with Trank these days? Acting out like this is a surefire way to NOT get many more jobs in Hollywood...it's already cost him Star Wars, and now maybe his exact influence over Fantastic Four is in doubt? He must be REALLY difficult to work with.
xcan
xcan - 5/23/2015, 4:40 PM
lordy lordy... All this means is that FOX is done with this train wreck. canceling 3D? I kinda want to laugh but it's just getting pitiful at this point.

They probably had some video of Vaughn doing something naughty and offered to delete the evidence for re shoots.

RIP all involved with this movie RIP
Manta4000
Manta4000 - 5/23/2015, 4:40 PM
A good framework for this rumor would be the original "Poltergiest". Tobe Hooper is the credited director for the film but it's heavily implied by certain cast/crew members that Steven Spielberg was really directing a good portion of the movie.
The real truth of the matter is we DON'T KNOW if any of this is true. The only thing that matters to me personally is whether the movie is any good or not.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 5/23/2015, 4:43 PM
If the film is good I want the trilogy to finish up at Fox and head over to Marvel I really hope this film is good though
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 5/23/2015, 4:43 PM
But yeah, Vaughn's involvement would be nothing but a good thing. It's funny though, I can totally see both sides to this - all this messiness could mean the film itself could potentially be a trainwreck...but on the other hand, getting so many highly-qualified people to work on this behind the scenes could save it. Who the [frick] knows.
Kurne
Kurne - 5/23/2015, 4:43 PM
Wouldn't be surprised if the rumors of them scrapping this movie(?)/starting from scratch last year were true. Quick thought, at least.
FrozenDiamondz
FrozenDiamondz - 5/23/2015, 4:43 PM
Ya'll make it out as if losing out on Star Wars is a big deal. Any bum off the street could direct one
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 5/23/2015, 4:44 PM
Like I said on the other post, my guess is Vaughn's involvement has to do with teasing/setting up an X-Men crossover.

Seriously, how could they really fix, change, alter in four days?? That's an honest question. It just doesn't seem like much time to me. How long were the Age of Ultron re-shoots and they didn't even use all of them.

And also like I said on the other post, they MCU is known for having the director of the next film direct the credits scene that sets up/leads into their movie. Maybe Vaughn is directing an X-Men & Fantastic Four team-up??
m0th3r
m0th3r - 5/23/2015, 4:44 PM
Well at least vaughn is proven..Kingsman was pretty decent, but i dont understand all the bloated love it gets...


This is hillarios news...more PROOF about Trank that all the deniers have held on to for so long.. This is going to probably be Lexi ALexander kicked of Punisher 2 bad...

And no china release..there goes ALL THE MONEY...RoFL..

Just sell it back
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 5/23/2015, 4:46 PM
@DrDoom

Revert back because the MCU has done so much better their villains?? hahaha. Seriously, we haven't even seen the movie, if you have and I'd like to see it too!
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 5/23/2015, 4:46 PM
What if the movie is really good? Should we be sad Trank isn't returning(if he doesn't return?)
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 5/23/2015, 4:48 PM
Yea I'll take the studio that made Magneto menacing over the studio that made Ultron look and act like a joke. I'll take that anyway
m0th3r
m0th3r - 5/23/2015, 4:48 PM
@ImKennyPowers 4 days of reshoots?!? I read 4 WEEKS


SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 5/23/2015, 4:49 PM
""Ya'll make it out as if losing out on Star Wars is a big deal. Any bum off the street could direct one""

Since there's a clear Loki theme going on in this thread:
KilledHal9000
KilledHal9000 - 5/23/2015, 4:50 PM
First off, Trank was allegedly fired from the Star Wars gig. Secondly I believe this rumor suggests that maybe Trank was not well enough to complete the reshoot and they got Vaughn to do the job. Or he was fired. Sounds speculative to me.
TheBeard
TheBeard - 5/23/2015, 4:50 PM
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 5/23/2015, 4:51 PM
Damn you Trank
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 5/23/2015, 4:54 PM
@m0th3r

That's a considerable difference. haha. I didn't think the reshoots were very long because the cast were all busy with other projects.

And this is somewhat related, Tim Blake Nelson about said reshoots:

CS: It’s my understanding that Josh Trank’s “Fantastic Four” was conceived as being smaller in scale in relation to other blockbusters of this ilk. Are the reshoots you’re doing next week a course correction to make it a bigger and hence more marketable movie?

Nelson: I have no idea, but they’re written by Simon Kinberg and they’re being directed by Josh, and these are two very strong-willed, opinionated people, so I can’t imagine there’s gonna be some wild departure from what they had in mind when they first set out to collaborate. I think it’s probably going to be an effort to underscore what the movie is all about. And Josh is the maker of “Chronicle”! This guy is not afraid to take his own perspective on what it is to be a young, eccentric person in a normalizing world and explore that, and that’s what “Fantastic Four” is all about, just like “Chronicle” was.

via: http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/433773-tim-blake-nelson-talks-fantastic-four-reshoots#/slide/1
Goldboink
Goldboink - 5/23/2015, 4:57 PM
If these rumors are true trank will be lucky to direct an episode of 19 and counting
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 5/23/2015, 4:58 PM
@0megaDaGr0dd - "I find it hilarious that they'vebeen working hard to fix the movie we've all been saying was shit, and now a decent version will come out and some will claim it was the film they had faith in the whole time"

No question that happens.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 5/23/2015, 4:58 PM
I'm still waiting for those rumors surrounding him and his dogs trashing a hotel room to come out as being true. LOL

If there's any truth to this it's perfectly fine with me. I'd rather have a quality film at the end of the day to be honest.

After all, the budget for this film is only $122million.
Dingbat
Dingbat - 5/23/2015, 4:58 PM
Rumors, Rumors, Rumors

It's all disconcerting but until we get the full TRUE picture, I'm not buying any of it. Seeing the same ignorant people come onto this site to whine about it is kind of funny though. Every rumor that comes out about this movie is confirmed fact to them.
Dingbat
Dingbat - 5/23/2015, 4:58 PM
If this is all true though...then wow.
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