Want to purchase some rare X3 memorabilia for a great cause? Ericka from ‘Auction Cause’ tells us:

We are currently working with Brett Ratner on an eBay charity auction and many of the items he has donated are from X3. We have some signed books, hats, a poster signed by the cast, and some one of a kind items Brett had made for the principal actors. We are listing stuff every day, at ebay.com/rushhour3. If you think any fans would be interested, please pass this on! Proceeds from the auction will benefit The Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Museum of Tolerance here in Los Angeles.

‘Retroman’ has found some cool behind the scenes images from X-Men: The Last Stand! Spectral Motion, who created and designed the film versions of Beast, Colossus, and Juggernaut (among others) has posted many photos of their work on the film.

Photos include the painstakingly process of bringing Kelsey Grammer’s Beast to the big screen; Vinnie ‘Juggernaut’ Jones getting his prosthetic body attached (amazing work); Ben Foster getting molded for his Angel wings; and Daniel Cudmore in full Colossus mode! Check them out here!

Source: Spectral Motion, Retroman

Famke Janssen took home the award for Best Supporting Actress at yesterday’s 33rd Annual Saturn Awards! The actress was awarded for her portrayal of Jean Grey in X-Men: The Last Stand!

The Saturn Awards were founded by the Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror Films in 1972. The organization honors the accomplishments of film/ tv actors, directors, and crew in the Science Fiction medium. Congratulations, Famke!
Sources: Variety, Saturn

Artist, James Clyne’s official website shows some of the early concept work he did for X-Men: The Last Stand. You’ll notice that some artwork features Magneto in Washington D.C. (the original location for the final battle). You can also find some of the concepts in the Art of X3 book.

Update: Halle lost to Dakota Fanning

Halle ‘Storm’ Berry is nominated for a Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Award! She’s up against actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Dakota Fanning, and Keira Knightley. Here’s hoping she takes the award home (and mentions X4 again) :-p

The awards show airs March 31st at 8PM/7C on Nickelodeon. Many thanks to Halle’s fan club president, Robin!

While 20th Century Fox is keeping tight-lipped about any developments on X-Men spin-off’s Wolverine and Magneto (crickets have been chirping), there are some things X-Men 3 film fans can look forward to: Minimates!

Amazing Toys notes that the X-Men: The Last Stand Marvel Minimates have “just arrived”! You can choose from the characters of Juggernaut, Beast, Storm, Colossus, Wolverine, and Jean Grey, which come in a variety of sets!

Marvel Minimates are sold in comic shops and select fine toys shops. Check your local shops for info! Thanks to Psionic Force for heads up.

With the X3 Beast action figure already available in stores, more X-Men: The Last Stand figures are waiting to hit the toy store shelves! Hasbro’s official site lists the X3 Jean and Juggernaut figures as shipping on or around May 16th!

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