Steven graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications, focusing on film studies, journalism and theatre arts. Dubbed a "prolific" writer by Hollywood icon Kenneth Johnson (The Incredible Hulk, V, The Bionic Woman, Alien Nation), Steven has been honored by the Arkansas College Media Association for his story writing prowess. He has also received recognition for his dramatic writing from the Eerie, Shriekfest and Screamfest horror film festivals. Publications include: Carroll County News, Saline Courier, Forum, Echo and Moroch.

FIRST LOOK: "THE WOLVERINE"

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 9:01 AM

Photo credit: Marvel Studios

Hugh Jackman will once again tackle the role of fan favorite Logan/Wolverine in this summer's projected blockbuster "The Wolverine." The film finds our hero a long way from home, as Logan journeys to Japan to train with a mysterious samurai warrior. Check out the first theatrical trailer (below).

In terms of timeline, "The Wolverine" follows the events of "X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006) and is not a direct sequel to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (2009). Director James Mangold (Girl, Interrupted; Walk the Line; 3:10 to Yuma) helms the new project.

Will Yun Lee will play the villainous mutant Kenuichio Harada aka the Silver Samurai. The Samurai first appeared in Daredevil #111 (1974).

Svetlana Khodchenkova is playing Viper, a deadly villain of both the Avengers and X-Men. She first appeared in the comic book Captain America #110 (1969).

The movie also stars Brian Tee, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tao Okamoto and Rila Fukushima. Famke Janssen is returning as Jean Grey, but whether it is just in a cameo or a major role remains to be seen.

"The Wolverine" opens in theaters on July 26, 2013.

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