Hugh Jackman cries salty tears after X Men Origins movie is leaked a month in advance

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Hugh Jackman cries salty tears after X Men Origins movie is leaked a month in advance

12391855782712100753_bbd70016f2 Hugh Jackman is heartbroken that 100,000 people have downloaded his new movie a month before it’s slated release date. An act that he calls “a serious crime.” Like murder?

The Australian actor said it had left him “heartbroken” and amounted to a “Ferrari without a paint job”.

He was promoting the Wolverine film at Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour and arrived by swooping from a helicopter.

The star unveiled 20 minutes of finished footage to around 600 fans at the location where much of the film was shot.

He said there would still be huge interest in its release later this month, despite the “upsetting” leak.

“There’s no doubt it’s very disappointing. Obviously people are seeing an unfinished film,” Jackman added.

The star, who hosted the Oscars earlier this year, is embarking on a world tour to promote the film, which delves into the back story of his character Wolverine.

The illegal copy of the film is being looked into by the FBI, which could result in criminal proceedings.

The rough cut did not contain CGI special effects and frequently showed green screens and wires attached to actors.

A journalist for Fox News was dismissed earlier this week for posting a review of X-Men Origins based on a viewing of the illegal download.

Roger Friedman joked that he might watch other films using the same method.

The network condemned Mr Friedman’s action as “reprehensible”.

[BBC]