Speaking of fun, Fantastic Four has tons of it. The film is simplistic but quite entertaining. Kids are going to love this film. Between merchandising, box office receipts and finally DVD sales a sequel is guaranteed. How soon before Fox announces a FF2? We spoke with Fox Co-Chairman Tom Rothman at the premiere and asked him exactly that, when will Fox start looking at a sequel?

Rothman says that it's a numbers game and that if it is able to come out on top this opening weekend and beat War of the Worlds then FF2 is a sure thing.

I saw the film earlier this week and had a good time. It cannot be compared to Batman or War of the Worlds. Both are very dark and not really kid friendly. Fantastic Four is a film that you can take the entire family to enjoy. Johnny Storm (AKA The Human Torch) alone is worth the price of admission.

So what else is Fox working on? Rothman was able to give us a few quick updates.

•  Casting for Angel and Kitty Pryde will be announced within one week.

•  AVP 2 should be ready for 2007.

•  A stand alone Alien film directed by Ridley Scott is a definite possibility.

•  David O. Russell's rumored (first mentioned on the IESB) involvement on the Silver Surfer as the director is premature. He does admit that Russell is a fan of the Surfer.

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Release Date: July 8, 2005
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Film Genre: Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Country: United States
Director: Tim Story
Screenwriter: Simon Kinberg
Cast: Michael Chiklis, Iaon Gruffudd, Chris Evans, Jessica Alba, Julian McMahon
Official Website: Click Here

Synopsis: Marvel's beloved superhero team comes to the big screen. Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic, who can elongate his body; Susan Storm / Invisible Woman, who not only can become invisible at will but can render other objects invisible; Johnny Storm / Human Torch, who can shoot fire from his finger tips and bend flame; and Ben Grimm / The Thing, a hideously misshapen monster with superhuman strength, together battle the evil Doctor Doom.