While discussing the fact that Hugh Jackman declined an offer to return as host to this year's Oscars, Deadline revealed some new information on "Wolverine 2."
Deadline reports: "This time, Jackman is busy preparing to reprise in the 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2' sequel that 20th Century is mobilizing to begin shooting in late February or early March. ... I'm told that Darren Aronofsky was locked in late last week to direct Wolverine 2. Scripted by Christopher McQuarrie, the picture will shoot in New York and Japan."
So there you have it: the Aronofsky deal is finalized and signed, but yet to be announced, and filming may happen sooner than previously reported.