'Magneto' and 'Wolverine' plans revealed

Updated plans for X-Men spin offs Magneto and Wolverine have been revealed.

The David Goyer directed Magneto movie will take place during the same period as the first three X-Men films, and will bring back together Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, according to Obsessed With Film.

The movie, which is being shot in Argentina and Europe, will reportedly chart the early lives of Magneto and Professor X and will see returns for characters including Creed, Mystique and Senator Kelly .

Meanwhile, filming for the Wolverine movie is reportedly due to get underway in November in Sydney. The Xverse reports that director Gavin Hood and actor Hugh Jackman are currently at the preparation stage for the film.