Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson, who made Peanut Butter Falcon, have been hired to direct the English language remake of the Mads Mikkelsen-starring film, Riders Of Justice.
Not long after Riders Of Justice released back in 2021, news emerged that the Danish film would be getting an English language remake.
A revenge thriller told with an eccentric tone and a streak of dark comedy, the original Riders Of Justice (Retfærdighedens ryttere) was popular on its original release, and we gave it four stars in our review. Directed by Anders Thomas Jensen and starring Mads Mikkelsen in a story about ‘a recently deployed soldier who returns home to care for his teenage daughter after his wife is killed in a train accident. But when a team of statistics experts investigating the accident claim foul play, the soldier embarks on a revenge-fuelled mission, along with an eclectic group, to find those responsible.
Not long after Riders Of Justice released back in 2021, news emerged that the Danish film would be getting an English language remake.
A revenge thriller told with an eccentric tone and a streak of dark comedy, the original Riders Of Justice (Retfærdighedens ryttere) was popular on its original release, and we gave it four stars in our review. Directed by Anders Thomas Jensen and starring Mads Mikkelsen in a story about ‘a recently deployed soldier who returns home to care for his teenage daughter after his wife is killed in a train accident. But when a team of statistics experts investigating the accident claim foul play, the soldier embarks on a revenge-fuelled mission, along with an eclectic group, to find those responsible.
- 6/3/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Deadpool & Wolverine Star Hugh Jackman ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
After seven years, Hugh Jackman is all set to reprise his role of Wolverine for Deadpool & Wolverine. The last time the actor played the clawed superhero was in the 2017 film ‘Logan’. The MCU movie also stars Ryan Reynolds, and it is helmed by Shawn Levy.
So far, the promo, trailers and posters of Deadpool & Wolverine have received a fantastic response. Marvel fans are excited to see Hugh and Ryan together on the big screen. The actors have left their fans in splits with their friendly bullying and banter. But was it all as easy as it looks to the audience? Well, not really.
Hugh Jackman on Challenges of Playing Wolverine Again
In an interview, Hugh Jackman discussed the hardest things he had to deal with to play Wolverine again after a long time. The Deadpool & Wolverine star said,...
After seven years, Hugh Jackman is all set to reprise his role of Wolverine for Deadpool & Wolverine. The last time the actor played the clawed superhero was in the 2017 film ‘Logan’. The MCU movie also stars Ryan Reynolds, and it is helmed by Shawn Levy.
So far, the promo, trailers and posters of Deadpool & Wolverine have received a fantastic response. Marvel fans are excited to see Hugh and Ryan together on the big screen. The actors have left their fans in splits with their friendly bullying and banter. But was it all as easy as it looks to the audience? Well, not really.
Hugh Jackman on Challenges of Playing Wolverine Again
In an interview, Hugh Jackman discussed the hardest things he had to deal with to play Wolverine again after a long time. The Deadpool & Wolverine star said,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Das US-Remake von Anders Thomas Jensens bei Kritik und Fans gefeiertem „Helden der Wahrscheinlichkeit” wird von dem Duo inszeniert, das mit seinem Langfilmdebüt „The Peanut Butter Falcon“ einen Indie-Hit landete.
„Helden der Wahrscheinlichkeit” (Credit: Neue Visionen)
Anders Thomas Jensens „Helden der Wahrscheinlichkeit – Riders of Justice“ bekommt ein US-Remake. Die Rechte hat sich Lionsgate gesichert, Shawn Levy produziert mit seiner 21 Laps und den Produktionspartnern Dan Levine und Dan Cohen. Die Inszenierung übernehmen Michael Schwartz und Tyler Nilson, das Duo des von Kritikern und Publikum gleichermaßen gefeierten „The Peanut Butter Falcon“, der 2019 bei SXSW Weltpremiere feierte, dort einen Publikumspreis gewann und am US-Boxoffice zum erfolgreichsten Indie-Film jenes Jahres wurde. Unlängst gewannen die beiden Filmemacher mit ihrem zweiten Langfilm, „Los Frikis“, den Jurypreis beim Miami Film Festival.
Die superb unterhaltsame schwarzhumorige Actionkomödie „Helden der Wahrscheinlichkeit“, die Jensen mit Nikolaj Arcel schrieb und bei der Jensen wieder mit seinem Lieblingsschauspieler Mads Mikkelsen arbeitete,...
„Helden der Wahrscheinlichkeit” (Credit: Neue Visionen)
Anders Thomas Jensens „Helden der Wahrscheinlichkeit – Riders of Justice“ bekommt ein US-Remake. Die Rechte hat sich Lionsgate gesichert, Shawn Levy produziert mit seiner 21 Laps und den Produktionspartnern Dan Levine und Dan Cohen. Die Inszenierung übernehmen Michael Schwartz und Tyler Nilson, das Duo des von Kritikern und Publikum gleichermaßen gefeierten „The Peanut Butter Falcon“, der 2019 bei SXSW Weltpremiere feierte, dort einen Publikumspreis gewann und am US-Boxoffice zum erfolgreichsten Indie-Film jenes Jahres wurde. Unlängst gewannen die beiden Filmemacher mit ihrem zweiten Langfilm, „Los Frikis“, den Jurypreis beim Miami Film Festival.
Die superb unterhaltsame schwarzhumorige Actionkomödie „Helden der Wahrscheinlichkeit“, die Jensen mit Nikolaj Arcel schrieb und bei der Jensen wieder mit seinem Lieblingsschauspieler Mads Mikkelsen arbeitete,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Barbara Schuster
- Spot - Media & Film
We're expecting to see some big cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine when it arrives in theaters later this summer.
However, it would be wise to keep expectations in check; after all, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness featured the likes of Professor X and Mister Fantastic but was somehow still deemed a disappointment by many fans (likely because rumours promised Spider-Man and an evil Iron Man played by Tom Cruise).
With that in mind, Deadpool & Wolverine might not be as star-studded as expected, especially with Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon. Still, we're bound to see some characters from the X-Men franchise's past, right?
Appearing at the London premiere for Star Wars: The Acolyte earlier this week, Logan star Dafne Keen was asked whether she's "sad" not to be reprising her role as Laura in the upcoming Marvel Studios threequel.
"Of course it's sad. I love Hugh and creatively,...
However, it would be wise to keep expectations in check; after all, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness featured the likes of Professor X and Mister Fantastic but was somehow still deemed a disappointment by many fans (likely because rumours promised Spider-Man and an evil Iron Man played by Tom Cruise).
With that in mind, Deadpool & Wolverine might not be as star-studded as expected, especially with Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon. Still, we're bound to see some characters from the X-Men franchise's past, right?
Appearing at the London premiere for Star Wars: The Acolyte earlier this week, Logan star Dafne Keen was asked whether she's "sad" not to be reprising her role as Laura in the upcoming Marvel Studios threequel.
"Of course it's sad. I love Hugh and creatively,...
- 6/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: The Peanut Butter Falcon filmmakers Michael Schwartz & Tyler Nilson have been hired to adapt and direct the remake of Riders of Justice for Lionsgate. Shawn Levy, Dan Levine & Dan Cohen of 21 Laps are producing. Sisse Graum Jørgensen & Anders Kjaeurhauge from the original film are executive producing. James Myers is overseeing for Lionsgate.
The original 2020 Danish film starred Mads Mikkelsen and was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, who co-wrote the story with Nik Arcel. Riders of Justice was a critical and fan favorite hit due to its original tone and offbeat action. The story follows a recently deployed soldier who returns home to care for his teenage daughter after his wife is killed in a train accident. But when a team of statistics experts investigating the accident claim foul play, the soldier embarks on a revenge-fueled mission, along with an eclectic group, to find those responsible.
Schwartz & Nilson’s big...
The original 2020 Danish film starred Mads Mikkelsen and was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, who co-wrote the story with Nik Arcel. Riders of Justice was a critical and fan favorite hit due to its original tone and offbeat action. The story follows a recently deployed soldier who returns home to care for his teenage daughter after his wife is killed in a train accident. But when a team of statistics experts investigating the accident claim foul play, the soldier embarks on a revenge-fueled mission, along with an eclectic group, to find those responsible.
Schwartz & Nilson’s big...
- 5/31/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Hugh Jackman is sharing the hardest part of getting back into superhero shape for Deadpool & Wolverine.
The actor, who reprises Wolverine for the Shawn Levy-directed movie, recently chatted with co-star Ryan Reynolds about transforming back into the character for the first time since 2017’s Logan.
The Free Guy star initially praised his longtime friend for his dedication to physical training. “Just the sheer relentlessness that you dedicated yourself towards stunts, choreography,” Reynolds, 47, said during the conversation for People. “It was the first time I’d ever seen how invaluable a background in song and dance is when you are doing an action movie.”
“You hit your marks in those fight scenes with speed and confidence, the likes of which I have never seen. I don’t care if you were 25, 35, 45 or 55. It was lightning,” he continued of his praise. “Watching you do what just looked like a clinic on...
The actor, who reprises Wolverine for the Shawn Levy-directed movie, recently chatted with co-star Ryan Reynolds about transforming back into the character for the first time since 2017’s Logan.
The Free Guy star initially praised his longtime friend for his dedication to physical training. “Just the sheer relentlessness that you dedicated yourself towards stunts, choreography,” Reynolds, 47, said during the conversation for People. “It was the first time I’d ever seen how invaluable a background in song and dance is when you are doing an action movie.”
“You hit your marks in those fight scenes with speed and confidence, the likes of which I have never seen. I don’t care if you were 25, 35, 45 or 55. It was lightning,” he continued of his praise. “Watching you do what just looked like a clinic on...
- 5/31/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Go for the movie. Stay for the popcorn.
The Dune 2 popcorn bucket has been joined by a Deadpool 3 model that resembles Wolverine’s head. Its oversized mouth is the actual receptacle for the tasty snack.
The new buckets were unveiled today in videos posted by Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and film director Shawn Levy on social media. The identical videos all carried the song Also Sprach Zarathustra, best known from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
No information has been released on the price point for the stylish bucket, or where it will be available. The Dune 2 bucket cost $24.99 and quickly sold out.
“Deadpool and Wolverine” hits theaters on July 26.
Don’t try to butter me up. #deadpoolandwolverine ❤️...
The Dune 2 popcorn bucket has been joined by a Deadpool 3 model that resembles Wolverine’s head. Its oversized mouth is the actual receptacle for the tasty snack.
The new buckets were unveiled today in videos posted by Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and film director Shawn Levy on social media. The identical videos all carried the song Also Sprach Zarathustra, best known from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
No information has been released on the price point for the stylish bucket, or where it will be available. The Dune 2 bucket cost $24.99 and quickly sold out.
“Deadpool and Wolverine” hits theaters on July 26.
Don’t try to butter me up. #deadpoolandwolverine ❤️...
- 5/30/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
That damn Dune: Part Two monstrosity has a lot to answer for!
In response to the unintentionally (or so they'd have us believe) lewd Sandworm popcorn bucket that went on sale earlier this year to tie-in with the release of Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi sequel, Ryan Reynolds promised that a very much intentionally lewd Deadpool and Wolverine bucket was on the way, and the actor has now unveiled our first look.
This is... yeah. Honestly, we're not even going to bother explaining this one, as we're sure it'll be a lot more effective if you just watch the reveal video for yourselves.
Years from now they will look back at 2024 as the year the War of the Popcorn Buckets began. #history #DeadpoolAndWolverine ❤️...
In response to the unintentionally (or so they'd have us believe) lewd Sandworm popcorn bucket that went on sale earlier this year to tie-in with the release of Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi sequel, Ryan Reynolds promised that a very much intentionally lewd Deadpool and Wolverine bucket was on the way, and the actor has now unveiled our first look.
This is... yeah. Honestly, we're not even going to bother explaining this one, as we're sure it'll be a lot more effective if you just watch the reveal video for yourselves.
Years from now they will look back at 2024 as the year the War of the Popcorn Buckets began. #history #DeadpoolAndWolverine ❤️...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Deadpool & Wolverine: The Merc With A Mouth Hijacks What If...? - An Immersive Story In Fun New Clip
Marvel Studios and Ilm Immersive's What If...? - An Immersive Story is now available for Apple Vision Pro, and one fan was in for a pleasant(?) surprise during a play through of the "hour-long mixed reality experience."
After entering the Tva, Miss Minutes introduces the player to their new co-worker: The Merc with A Mouth!
The screen then shows a moment from the first Deadpool and Wolverine trailer, with Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson dancing out of the elevator. This clip goes on a little longer, however, with Deadpool posing suggestively and reeling off some flirty dialogue.
While there's always a chance Reynolds recorded new dialogue, this is more likely a fourth wall-break from the movie, with the visual looped for the purposes of the game.
Check out the clip below, and let us know if you plan on giving What If..? - An Immersive Story a go in the comments.
After entering the Tva, Miss Minutes introduces the player to their new co-worker: The Merc with A Mouth!
The screen then shows a moment from the first Deadpool and Wolverine trailer, with Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson dancing out of the elevator. This clip goes on a little longer, however, with Deadpool posing suggestively and reeling off some flirty dialogue.
While there's always a chance Reynolds recorded new dialogue, this is more likely a fourth wall-break from the movie, with the visual looped for the purposes of the game.
Check out the clip below, and let us know if you plan on giving What If..? - An Immersive Story a go in the comments.
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It’s recently been reported that the freeform game of Minecraft will be adapted into a feature film. The movie is set to be an animated adaptation with an impressive voice cast that features Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon, Jermaine Clement, and Emma Myers signed on. The movie is directed by Napoleon Dynamite’s Jared Hess. Hess wasn’t the first director to have been tied to a Minecraft movie, as previous iterations found Shawn Levy, Rob McElhenney and Peter Sollett attached. At one point, Steve Carell was linked to a voice role.
Now, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Netflix is now in development for an animated TV series based on the popular world-building game. The new adaptation will come from the studio that’s responsible for Netflix’s Sonic Prime, Ninjago: Dragons Rising and Carmen Sandiego — WildBrain Studios. The details of the creative team behind the proposed show,...
Now, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Netflix is now in development for an animated TV series based on the popular world-building game. The new adaptation will come from the studio that’s responsible for Netflix’s Sonic Prime, Ninjago: Dragons Rising and Carmen Sandiego — WildBrain Studios. The details of the creative team behind the proposed show,...
- 5/30/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman teamed up for an immersive MCU debut with Deadpool & Wolverine. The movie has created a huge buzz since the announcement of the project, which will mark its transformation from 20th Century Fox to the larger MCU canon.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman from Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. Credit: Marvel Entertainment
Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool & Wolverine has already teased a spectacular action-infested storyline. The chemistry between the duo is also marvelous, and fans are eagerly waiting for what the movie will bring to the big screen. Speaking of the experience on the set of the movie, the duo spoke with People, where Reynolds revealed that he was terrified of Jackman.
Ryan Reynolds Was Terrified Seeing Hugh Jackman Coming At Him As Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine. Credit: Marvel Entertainment
It is no secret that the angry Wolverine is the most lethal,...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman from Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. Credit: Marvel Entertainment
Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool & Wolverine has already teased a spectacular action-infested storyline. The chemistry between the duo is also marvelous, and fans are eagerly waiting for what the movie will bring to the big screen. Speaking of the experience on the set of the movie, the duo spoke with People, where Reynolds revealed that he was terrified of Jackman.
Ryan Reynolds Was Terrified Seeing Hugh Jackman Coming At Him As Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine. Credit: Marvel Entertainment
It is no secret that the angry Wolverine is the most lethal,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
After Dafne Keen's acclaimed performance as Laura/X-23 in 2017's Logan, it was generally assumed that the young actress would get the opportunity to reprise the role down the line.
Of course, this was before Disney acquired 20th Century Fox's assets in 2019's highly-publicized takeover.
Keen has since confirmed that there were indeed tentative plans in place for an X-23 spinoff before the acquisition, but said she didn't hear anything about it after the deal went through. However, the announcement that Marvel Studios was moving forward with a third Deadpool movie (now titled Deadpool and Wolverine) gave the His Dark Materials and The Acolyte star hope that we could see the clawed mutant follow the Merc With a Mouth into MCU.
"I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high in case it doesn't happen, but I really do hope it does because I loved playing Laura,...
Of course, this was before Disney acquired 20th Century Fox's assets in 2019's highly-publicized takeover.
Keen has since confirmed that there were indeed tentative plans in place for an X-23 spinoff before the acquisition, but said she didn't hear anything about it after the deal went through. However, the announcement that Marvel Studios was moving forward with a third Deadpool movie (now titled Deadpool and Wolverine) gave the His Dark Materials and The Acolyte star hope that we could see the clawed mutant follow the Merc With a Mouth into MCU.
"I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high in case it doesn't happen, but I really do hope it does because I loved playing Laura,...
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
When Hugh Jackman bid farewell to Wolverine in 2017's Logan, it was unclear what 20th Century Fox had planned for the clawed mutant moving forward.
Had the Disney/Fox merger not happened (and assuming Dark Phoenix didn't bomb), the next X-Men movie would have likely shifted focus to the 2000s. Given Wolverine's popularity, we'd imagine the idea was to recast the role if not there, then definitely somewhere down the line.
Fortunately, Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds managed to convince Jackman to reprise the role for Deadpool & Wolverine. In an interview with People, the actor explained why he walked away from Logan in the first place.
"I had got to the point probably 10 years ago I was like, I'm not enjoying it. It was hurting. It was tough," Jackman admits. "But I've had a break, and I've been doing a lot of dance. I've been doing stage shows. And so...
Had the Disney/Fox merger not happened (and assuming Dark Phoenix didn't bomb), the next X-Men movie would have likely shifted focus to the 2000s. Given Wolverine's popularity, we'd imagine the idea was to recast the role if not there, then definitely somewhere down the line.
Fortunately, Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds managed to convince Jackman to reprise the role for Deadpool & Wolverine. In an interview with People, the actor explained why he walked away from Logan in the first place.
"I had got to the point probably 10 years ago I was like, I'm not enjoying it. It was hurting. It was tough," Jackman admits. "But I've had a break, and I've been doing a lot of dance. I've been doing stage shows. And so...
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
With Deadpool & Wolverine set to be released in theaters this July, Marvel Comics is getting in on the fun with special variant covers featuring the characters as they'll appear in the MCU.
A special team-up story (set in the comic book Marvel Universe) titled Weapon X-Traction will run as backup tales in eight Marvel titles this summer, with each of those issues boasting movie-themed covers. The story comes our way from writer Ryan North (Fantastic Four) and atrist Javier Garrón (Avengers).
It all kicks off with July's Incredible Hulk #14 and continues through August; while that opening chapter will have a teaser variant cover that uses Garrón’s promotional art for the story, the rest boast pieces made in honour of the upcoming film. They're illustrated by some of the industry’s hottest artists including Steve McNiven, Ryan Stegman, Jorge Molina, Cafu, Declan Shalvey and David Nakayama.
Longtime comic readers...
A special team-up story (set in the comic book Marvel Universe) titled Weapon X-Traction will run as backup tales in eight Marvel titles this summer, with each of those issues boasting movie-themed covers. The story comes our way from writer Ryan North (Fantastic Four) and atrist Javier Garrón (Avengers).
It all kicks off with July's Incredible Hulk #14 and continues through August; while that opening chapter will have a teaser variant cover that uses Garrón’s promotional art for the story, the rest boast pieces made in honour of the upcoming film. They're illustrated by some of the industry’s hottest artists including Steve McNiven, Ryan Stegman, Jorge Molina, Cafu, Declan Shalvey and David Nakayama.
Longtime comic readers...
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Committed to long-interconnected franchises can sometimes be a chore for the viewers, especially when something is as big as the MCU. It also doesn’t help when newcomers are required to know about the entries that came before to enjoy a new show or movie. One major example is Madness of Multiverse, as fans, who weren’t familiar with the Wanda Vision beforehand, had a hard time piecing it all together in the sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange.
But Star Wars did combat this issue with Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka, as the showrunners succeeded in making it more accessible to fans, who had no knowledge about her history.
Dave Filoni Succeeded in Making Ahsoka Its Own Thing
A still from Ahsoka | Disney Plus
Before getting her own live-action Disney Plus show, Ahsoka made her debut in the 2008 animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and subsequently appeared in Star Wars Rebels.
But Star Wars did combat this issue with Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka, as the showrunners succeeded in making it more accessible to fans, who had no knowledge about her history.
Dave Filoni Succeeded in Making Ahsoka Its Own Thing
A still from Ahsoka | Disney Plus
Before getting her own live-action Disney Plus show, Ahsoka made her debut in the 2008 animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and subsequently appeared in Star Wars Rebels.
- 5/28/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Deadpool & Wolverine will finally bring the Merc with the Mouth and Logan together, and while we're expecting heaps of cameos, there's one we know many of you are eager to see on screen this July.
In case it wasn't already obvious, we're talking about The Hulk. Wolverine debuted in the pages of The Incredible Hulk #180 for an unforgettable clash with the Jade Giant, and Marvel Studios now has the opportunity to recreate that somewhere in the Multiverse.
Offering us an idea of what it might look like is a new fan poster which sees Wolverine and The Hulk in the thick of battle.
As much as we'd love to see this in Deadpool & Wolverine, we wouldn't be surprised if Marvel Studios is saving this for Avengers: Secret Wars. Then again, with The Hulk brought to life with VFX, it might be easy enough to insert the Green Goliath into Wade Wilson and Logan's team-up.
In case it wasn't already obvious, we're talking about The Hulk. Wolverine debuted in the pages of The Incredible Hulk #180 for an unforgettable clash with the Jade Giant, and Marvel Studios now has the opportunity to recreate that somewhere in the Multiverse.
Offering us an idea of what it might look like is a new fan poster which sees Wolverine and The Hulk in the thick of battle.
As much as we'd love to see this in Deadpool & Wolverine, we wouldn't be surprised if Marvel Studios is saving this for Avengers: Secret Wars. Then again, with The Hulk brought to life with VFX, it might be easy enough to insert the Green Goliath into Wade Wilson and Logan's team-up.
- 5/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
George Lucas changed Hollywood when he created and directed Star Wars in 1977. The filmmaker told the story of a galaxy far, far away and minted millions due to its imaginative storyline and groundbreaking special effects. He established Lucasfilm and Industry Light and Magic and created more films in the franchise.
After producing two sequels and directing the prequel trilogy, George Lucas sold the franchise to Disney and retired from Star Wars. The franchise has since spawned a sequel trilogy, spinoff films, and multiple TV shows. Lucas recently spoke at Cannes about the state of the franchise and how the new projects that have been lined up.
George Lucas Speaks About New Star Wars Projects Mark Hamill in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd./20th Century Fox
George Lucas’ Star Wars: A New Hope began a pop cultural phenomenon that no one has come close to in almost fifty years.
After producing two sequels and directing the prequel trilogy, George Lucas sold the franchise to Disney and retired from Star Wars. The franchise has since spawned a sequel trilogy, spinoff films, and multiple TV shows. Lucas recently spoke at Cannes about the state of the franchise and how the new projects that have been lined up.
George Lucas Speaks About New Star Wars Projects Mark Hamill in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd./20th Century Fox
George Lucas’ Star Wars: A New Hope began a pop cultural phenomenon that no one has come close to in almost fifty years.
- 5/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Gaga Chromatica Ball, Star Wars: The Acolyte and The Garfield Movie.
The Garfield Movie premiere
Chris Pratt and Hannah Waddingham premiered their new Garfield movie in Hollywood on Sunday, as the iconic cat also had his paws immortalized in cement in front of the Tcl Chinese Theatre.
Hannah Waddingham, Chris Pratt and Garfield creator Jim Davis Danielle Misher (co-head, global theatrical marketing, Sony Pictures Entertainment), Josh Greenstein (president, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group), Andrew A. Kosove (co-ceo, co-founder, Alcon Entertainment) and Broderick Johnson (co-ceo, co-founder, Alcon Entertainment)
Gaga Chromatica Ball premiere
Lady Gaga, appearing in two show-stopping looks, walked the red carpet and sat for a Q&a at the world premiere of her HBO concert special in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Lady Gaga
Star Wars: The Acolyte...
The Garfield Movie premiere
Chris Pratt and Hannah Waddingham premiered their new Garfield movie in Hollywood on Sunday, as the iconic cat also had his paws immortalized in cement in front of the Tcl Chinese Theatre.
Hannah Waddingham, Chris Pratt and Garfield creator Jim Davis Danielle Misher (co-head, global theatrical marketing, Sony Pictures Entertainment), Josh Greenstein (president, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group), Andrew A. Kosove (co-ceo, co-founder, Alcon Entertainment) and Broderick Johnson (co-ceo, co-founder, Alcon Entertainment)
Gaga Chromatica Ball premiere
Lady Gaga, appearing in two show-stopping looks, walked the red carpet and sat for a Q&a at the world premiere of her HBO concert special in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Lady Gaga
Star Wars: The Acolyte...
- 5/24/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming MCU releases, and for good reasons. The movie is rumored to feature numerous cameos and variants, marks Deadpool’s debut in the MCU, and brings Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine after his retirement from the role. It’s also speculated to lead into ‘Secret Wars,’ though this rumor should be taken with a grain of salt.
Recently, an unexpected cameo has been confirmed, adding to the excitement among fans.
In the latest episode of ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ which premiered on May 23, viewers saw Rob McElhenney visit Ryan Reynolds on the set of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ in London. Although much of the set footage was blurred, fans received an exciting update about the documentary.
Reynolds explained that McElhenney was invited to the set to discuss Wrexham matters due to his busy schedule. When offered a role in the film, McElhenney eagerly accepted.
Recently, an unexpected cameo has been confirmed, adding to the excitement among fans.
In the latest episode of ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ which premiered on May 23, viewers saw Rob McElhenney visit Ryan Reynolds on the set of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ in London. Although much of the set footage was blurred, fans received an exciting update about the documentary.
Reynolds explained that McElhenney was invited to the set to discuss Wrexham matters due to his busy schedule. When offered a role in the film, McElhenney eagerly accepted.
- 5/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the hottest upcoming MCU release, for a few good reasons. The movie is rumored to include numerous cameos & variants, it’s Deadpool’s first foray into the MCU, and it’s the movie that managed to pull Hugh Jackman out of his Wolverine retirement. It’s also rumored to lead into ‘Secret Wars’ but we’re going to take this with a grain of salt.
Among those mentioned cameos & variants, one more has been confirmed recently that fans clearly did not expect.
In the latest episode of ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ which premiered on May 23, viewers saw Rob McElhenney visit Ryan Reynolds on the set of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ in London. Although the footage from the set was mostly blurred, fans received an exciting update about the documentary.
Reynolds revealed that McElhenney was invited to the set to discuss Wrexham matters due to his busy schedule. When...
Among those mentioned cameos & variants, one more has been confirmed recently that fans clearly did not expect.
In the latest episode of ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ which premiered on May 23, viewers saw Rob McElhenney visit Ryan Reynolds on the set of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ in London. Although the footage from the set was mostly blurred, fans received an exciting update about the documentary.
Reynolds revealed that McElhenney was invited to the set to discuss Wrexham matters due to his busy schedule. When...
- 5/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Ryan Reynolds just confirmed another cameo in Deadpool 3 during the latest episode of Welcome to Wrexham. Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC co-chairman and actor, Rob McElhenney, landed a cameo role in the film. His visit to the set in London was documented in the series, however, most of the footage was heavily censored or blurred.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in Welcome to Wrexham | FX
Reynolds and McElhenney teased the audience with the latter’s oversized jacket in the episode, which concealed his costume and thereby his secret role in the movie. Director Shawn Levy enthusiastically welcomed McElhenney to the set in the footage.
Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC Co-Chair Lands a Role in Deadpool & Wolverine
Rob McElhenney in a still from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | FX/Fxx
Fans of Deadpool & Wolverine were in for a treat during the latest episode of Welcome to Wrexham, which premiered on May 23. Ryan Reynolds...
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in Welcome to Wrexham | FX
Reynolds and McElhenney teased the audience with the latter’s oversized jacket in the episode, which concealed his costume and thereby his secret role in the movie. Director Shawn Levy enthusiastically welcomed McElhenney to the set in the footage.
Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC Co-Chair Lands a Role in Deadpool & Wolverine
Rob McElhenney in a still from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | FX/Fxx
Fans of Deadpool & Wolverine were in for a treat during the latest episode of Welcome to Wrexham, which premiered on May 23. Ryan Reynolds...
- 5/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The marketing campaign for Deadpool & Wolverine went into high gear earlier this week when tickets went on sale, but there's still a huge amount we don't know about the movie.
While there are plenty of rumours out there, the trailers have only hinted at the threequel's Multiversal elements with glimpses of the Tva and The Void. Only time will tell whether Taylor Swift dazzles us and the original X-Men return, but at least one cameo has now been confirmed.
In the latest episode of FX's Welcome to Wrexham, Rob McElhenney visits Ryan Reynolds on Deadpool & Wolverine's set to film a cameo.
The actor hides his costume beneath a robe, but there's one shot (at the 2:04 mark) where we can quite clearly see the Time Variance Authority logo on his upper chest. Reynolds even hints that he's playing one of their agents, and it's confirmed here.
Whether...
While there are plenty of rumours out there, the trailers have only hinted at the threequel's Multiversal elements with glimpses of the Tva and The Void. Only time will tell whether Taylor Swift dazzles us and the original X-Men return, but at least one cameo has now been confirmed.
In the latest episode of FX's Welcome to Wrexham, Rob McElhenney visits Ryan Reynolds on Deadpool & Wolverine's set to film a cameo.
The actor hides his costume beneath a robe, but there's one shot (at the 2:04 mark) where we can quite clearly see the Time Variance Authority logo on his upper chest. Reynolds even hints that he's playing one of their agents, and it's confirmed here.
Whether...
- 5/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Deadpool & Wolverine is now in full promotional mode for the highly anticipated Marvel movie. Recently, a fan-recorded PSA of the movie went viral after hitting online. Although the clip was exclusive to CinemaCon attendees of the R-rated flick, the unofficial online release of it has certainly added a hilarious layer to both the characters’ traits.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman from the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. Credit: Marvel Entertainment
Deadpool & Wolverine is this year’s biggest preparation from Marvel Studios as the superhero brand has only the movie slated for theatrical release and they will leave no stone unturned for the growth of seamless box office numbers. The ticket sales of the movie have already been live in select countries but when you get into the theatrical threat, you should be aware of Wolverine’s warning before committing this mistake in the theater.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman from the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. Credit: Marvel Entertainment
Deadpool & Wolverine is this year’s biggest preparation from Marvel Studios as the superhero brand has only the movie slated for theatrical release and they will leave no stone unturned for the growth of seamless box office numbers. The ticket sales of the movie have already been live in select countries but when you get into the theatrical threat, you should be aware of Wolverine’s warning before committing this mistake in the theater.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman...
- 5/24/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
During this year's CinemaCon, attendees were treated to a special Deadpool & Wolverine PSA. That featured both characters going on a foul-mouthed tirade aimed at moviegoers who don't silence their cellphones. Now, it's found its way online!
The video has started playing in theaters and hasn't been "officially" released (at least not yet). However, we have a version recorded by a fan and this thing is absolutely hilarious.
A very angry Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) makes a series of threats before being calmed down by the Merc with the Mouth (Ryan Reynolds). Things between them get weird fast, but it's clear the clawed mutant doesn't appreciate seeing someone's phone light up or start ringing during a trip to the movies.
This Variant of Logan also appears to have a short temper, something we're sure contributes to his hatred of the chatty Wade Wilson.
"I hope this doesn’t sound condescending, I’m...
The video has started playing in theaters and hasn't been "officially" released (at least not yet). However, we have a version recorded by a fan and this thing is absolutely hilarious.
A very angry Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) makes a series of threats before being calmed down by the Merc with the Mouth (Ryan Reynolds). Things between them get weird fast, but it's clear the clawed mutant doesn't appreciate seeing someone's phone light up or start ringing during a trip to the movies.
This Variant of Logan also appears to have a short temper, something we're sure contributes to his hatred of the chatty Wade Wilson.
"I hope this doesn’t sound condescending, I’m...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Deadpool & Wolverine Stars Tease Cassandra Nova's "Unpredictability" And Reveal Surprise Inspiration
While we've seen a lot from Deadpool & Wolverine in recent weeks, much of the threequel is shrouded in secrecy. The latest trailer offered a glimpse at the movie's villain, Cassandra Nova, though we still don't know what she's up to in The Void.
The prevailing theory is that the twisted twin sister of Professor X hails from the same reality as Deadpool & Wolverine's Logan. If she killed the X-Men before being pruned, it would go a long way in establishing Nova as a threat to the heroes and perhaps even the wider Multiverse.
In a profile of Emma Corrin on Harper's Bazaar, the actor (who uses they/them pronouns), refuses to say too much about playing the villain but confirmed Christoph Waltz's Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds was a key source of inspiration.
"Because he’s in that uniform, that says everything you need to know,...
The prevailing theory is that the twisted twin sister of Professor X hails from the same reality as Deadpool & Wolverine's Logan. If she killed the X-Men before being pruned, it would go a long way in establishing Nova as a threat to the heroes and perhaps even the wider Multiverse.
In a profile of Emma Corrin on Harper's Bazaar, the actor (who uses they/them pronouns), refuses to say too much about playing the villain but confirmed Christoph Waltz's Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds was a key source of inspiration.
"Because he’s in that uniform, that says everything you need to know,...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Walt Disney Company has been having a number of global box office underperformers as of late. What were once guaranteed hits at the box office from studios like Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation, or even their live-action remake films are no longer making money for the entertainment juggernaut over the past few years.
Now, to try and find something that will attract audiences, they are attempting something a little out of the box. While it isn’t uncommon for them to attempt to make movies based on their popular theme park attractions, this new project is based on something only real die-hard fans would know about.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a movie based on the exclusive V.I.P. lounge Club 33 is now in development. Darren Lemek is drafting the script, and Shawn Levy is set to produce through his company, 21 Laps Entertainment.
For those who are unaware,...
Now, to try and find something that will attract audiences, they are attempting something a little out of the box. While it isn’t uncommon for them to attempt to make movies based on their popular theme park attractions, this new project is based on something only real die-hard fans would know about.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a movie based on the exclusive V.I.P. lounge Club 33 is now in development. Darren Lemek is drafting the script, and Shawn Levy is set to produce through his company, 21 Laps Entertainment.
For those who are unaware,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
If the words “Taylor Swift” and “MCU” sound like an unlikely pairing, you’re not alone. Yet, rumors of Swift’s involvement have been circulating for months, particularly suggesting a cameo in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ as Dazzler. These rumors gained such traction that both Reynolds and director Shawn Levy addressed them on multiple occasions.
As the movie inches closer to release, the rumors have only intensified. However, a recent shift in online chatter suggests that Swift will indeed join the MCU, but not as Dazzler. Instead, she’s rumored to star in her own standalone show as Blonde Phantom.
This information comes from Daniel Richtman, a well-known industry insider and scooper. Richtman suggests that the actress has already held meetings with executives to discuss the details, positioning her as one of the top contenders for the starring role in the show.
Marvel Studios are reportedly developing a ‘Blonde Phantom’ Disney...
As the movie inches closer to release, the rumors have only intensified. However, a recent shift in online chatter suggests that Swift will indeed join the MCU, but not as Dazzler. Instead, she’s rumored to star in her own standalone show as Blonde Phantom.
This information comes from Daniel Richtman, a well-known industry insider and scooper. Richtman suggests that the actress has already held meetings with executives to discuss the details, positioning her as one of the top contenders for the starring role in the show.
Marvel Studios are reportedly developing a ‘Blonde Phantom’ Disney...
- 5/23/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
If you’re hearing Taylor Swift and MCU in the same sentence, you’re probably inclined to re-read that sentence again, but this is exactly what we’ve been reading about for the past several months as Swift is one of the rumored cameos to appear in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine. The singer should appear as Dazzler, and the rumors were so persistent that Reynolds and director Shawn Levy himself addressed them on several occasions.
Now that the movie is slowly moving toward its release, the rumors are louder than ever but recently, a different kind of chatter online appeared, Taylor Swift is indeed coming to the MCU but not as Dazzler, in her own standalone show as Blonde Phantom.
This is according to Daniel Richtman notable scooper and industry insider. According to him the actress already met with execs to work out the details as she is among the prime...
Now that the movie is slowly moving toward its release, the rumors are louder than ever but recently, a different kind of chatter online appeared, Taylor Swift is indeed coming to the MCU but not as Dazzler, in her own standalone show as Blonde Phantom.
This is according to Daniel Richtman notable scooper and industry insider. According to him the actress already met with execs to work out the details as she is among the prime...
- 5/23/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Even though the movie isn't hitting theaters for another two months, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is already breaking box office records. According to AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has set a new record for ticket sales in a single day for an R-rated movie for the theater chain. Given that AMC is the largest theater chain in the world, that's no small thing. It's a big enough thing to provide some hope after a slow start to the summer with the box office feeling like it's on life support. Marvel to the rescue, it seems.
Many big movies will open in May, June & July. Including Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Opens July 25. Some 200,000 movie fans have bought their AMC tickets already. This is more Day 1 ticket sales at AMC than for any other R-rated movie ever.... pic.twitter.com...
Many big movies will open in May, June & July. Including Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Opens July 25. Some 200,000 movie fans have bought their AMC tickets already. This is more Day 1 ticket sales at AMC than for any other R-rated movie ever.... pic.twitter.com...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Deadpool & Wolverine has all the makings of a $1 billion hit. Those have become a rarity since the pandemic and, in the eyes of many, this will be the movie that puts the Marvel Cinematic Universe back on the right track.
Fans are understandably thrilled to see the Merc with the Mouth and Logan share the screen, though there were initial concerns about bringing Hugh Jackman back into the fold after what proved to be a perfect send-off in 2017.
Logan killed the clawed mutant in a way he can't come back from. Undoing that would be nothing short of sacrilegious, but the latest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine confirmed this is a Variant of the X-Man who somehow failed his world.
Now, the first meeting between Wade Wilson and Logan is spotlighted in a new still from the upcoming threequel.
This appears to be the scene where Deadpool tracks Wolverine down to a bar; however,...
Fans are understandably thrilled to see the Merc with the Mouth and Logan share the screen, though there were initial concerns about bringing Hugh Jackman back into the fold after what proved to be a perfect send-off in 2017.
Logan killed the clawed mutant in a way he can't come back from. Undoing that would be nothing short of sacrilegious, but the latest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine confirmed this is a Variant of the X-Man who somehow failed his world.
Now, the first meeting between Wade Wilson and Logan is spotlighted in a new still from the upcoming threequel.
This appears to be the scene where Deadpool tracks Wolverine down to a bar; however,...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney+ has greenlit a new Marvel series centered around Vision, Paul Bettany will reprise his role. More on the new series here.
Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War lie ahead
Ever since Marvel extended the MCU into television series, they have divided critics and fans, although praise has often been given to shows like Wandavision, which told its story in a way Marvel hadn’t attempted before.
Disney+ has confirmed that Paul Bettany will reprise his role to lead Vision. The character was killed by Thanos in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and later returned in WandaVision.
The series has been in development since 2022. According to Deadline, the series will follow Vision as he tries to regain his memory and humanity, While the focus is on Vision’s story, there is also the possibility of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) to appear, which would make sense given how interconnected the two characters’ stories are in the MCU.
Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War lie ahead
Ever since Marvel extended the MCU into television series, they have divided critics and fans, although praise has often been given to shows like Wandavision, which told its story in a way Marvel hadn’t attempted before.
Disney+ has confirmed that Paul Bettany will reprise his role to lead Vision. The character was killed by Thanos in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and later returned in WandaVision.
The series has been in development since 2022. According to Deadline, the series will follow Vision as he tries to regain his memory and humanity, While the focus is on Vision’s story, there is also the possibility of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) to appear, which would make sense given how interconnected the two characters’ stories are in the MCU.
- 5/23/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
When Hugh Jackman signed on to a third Deadpool movie as the Wolverine, it was so spontaneous that he forgot to tell his agent first.
The actor recently sat down with Fandango, alongside his co-star Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy, to talk about his decision to reprise the superhero role after being killed off in 2017’s Logan.
“I was on my way, I was just driving, and literally, just like a bolt of lightning, came this knowing deep in my gut that I wanted to do this film with Ryan,” Jackman explained. “For Deadpool and Wolverine to come back together. I swear to you, When I said I was done, I really thought I was done. But in the back of my head, ever since I saw Deadpool 1, I was like, ‘Those two characters together.’ I knew it, I knew the fans wanted it ever since I put on the claws,...
The actor recently sat down with Fandango, alongside his co-star Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy, to talk about his decision to reprise the superhero role after being killed off in 2017’s Logan.
“I was on my way, I was just driving, and literally, just like a bolt of lightning, came this knowing deep in my gut that I wanted to do this film with Ryan,” Jackman explained. “For Deadpool and Wolverine to come back together. I swear to you, When I said I was done, I really thought I was done. But in the back of my head, ever since I saw Deadpool 1, I was like, ‘Those two characters together.’ I knew it, I knew the fans wanted it ever since I put on the claws,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Earlier today, we brought you news about Deadpool & Wolverine's record-breaking first day of ticket sales. The Hollywood Reporter has since crunched the numbers, revealing that those stats likely translate into roughly $8 million - $9 million in presales.
Deadline has provided further context, revealing that the movie has topped the 24-hour advance ticket sales for The Batman ($6.5 million) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6 million).
Those eventually went on to make $134 million and $118.4 million during their respective 3-day opening weekends.
You likely won't be surprised to learn that Deadpool & Wolverine is now eyeing a debut of well over $100 million in North America; only time will tell whether it manages to beat Deadpool ($132.4 million) and Deadpool 2 ($125 million), particularly in this post-pandemic landscape.
"We come to this movie...I definitely come to this movie...as a fan," director Shawn Levy recently said of the threequel. "A fan of the...
Deadline has provided further context, revealing that the movie has topped the 24-hour advance ticket sales for The Batman ($6.5 million) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6 million).
Those eventually went on to make $134 million and $118.4 million during their respective 3-day opening weekends.
You likely won't be surprised to learn that Deadpool & Wolverine is now eyeing a debut of well over $100 million in North America; only time will tell whether it manages to beat Deadpool ($132.4 million) and Deadpool 2 ($125 million), particularly in this post-pandemic landscape.
"We come to this movie...I definitely come to this movie...as a fan," director Shawn Levy recently said of the threequel. "A fan of the...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney Marvel Studios’ first R-rated release, Deadpool & Wolverine, is already heating up eight weeks before its debut, having already collected some $8M in first day ticket sales. $8M is pretty remarkable for an R-rated movie two months before release. The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-starring threequel directed by Shawn Levy opens July 26.
While there are no direct comps on Deadpool & Wolverine ticket sales in post-Covid history, its current cash bests the 24-hour advance ticket sales of Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman ($6.5M), Disney Marvel Studio’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6M) and Lionsgate’s R-rated John Wick: Chapter 4 ($1.4M). The Batman and GOTG3 opened to respective 3-day weekends of $134M and $118.4M.
Deadpool & Wolverine has been forecasted as one of a handful of tentpoles that will truly work this summer and bring a mass audience back to theaters. The other titles include Inside Out 2,...
While there are no direct comps on Deadpool & Wolverine ticket sales in post-Covid history, its current cash bests the 24-hour advance ticket sales of Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman ($6.5M), Disney Marvel Studio’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ($6M) and Lionsgate’s R-rated John Wick: Chapter 4 ($1.4M). The Batman and GOTG3 opened to respective 3-day weekends of $134M and $118.4M.
Deadpool & Wolverine has been forecasted as one of a handful of tentpoles that will truly work this summer and bring a mass audience back to theaters. The other titles include Inside Out 2,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The first trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine smashed global records back in February by scoring 365 million views in 24 hours, and the Merc With a Mouth's MCU debut has now broken another pre-release record.
Tickets went on sale earlier this week with a new teaser (check it out below), and the CEO of AMC Theaters, Adam Aron, has now announced that the superhero team-up movie sold more tickets on day one than any other R-rated movie in the company's history.
This is just one theater chain, of course, but AMC is the biggest in the world, with the largest share of the U.S. theater market ahead of Regal and Cinemark.
The prospect of seeing Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson joining forces with Hugh Jackman's Logan is clearly a huge draw, and while it obviously remains to be seen how the movie ultimately performs at the box office, this is a very good sign.
Tickets went on sale earlier this week with a new teaser (check it out below), and the CEO of AMC Theaters, Adam Aron, has now announced that the superhero team-up movie sold more tickets on day one than any other R-rated movie in the company's history.
This is just one theater chain, of course, but AMC is the biggest in the world, with the largest share of the U.S. theater market ahead of Regal and Cinemark.
The prospect of seeing Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson joining forces with Hugh Jackman's Logan is clearly a huge draw, and while it obviously remains to be seen how the movie ultimately performs at the box office, this is a very good sign.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the U.K. stage play based on the hit Netflix series, has dropped another trailer looking at the drama’s biggest villain, Henry Creel.
“It’s not real. I’m normal,” an anguished Creel, the telekinetic boy played by Louis McCartney, repeatedly declares in the latest teaser for the stage play. Directed by Stephen Daldry and co-director Justin Martin, the play has been extended to 2025 in London’s West End, as reports point to a possible transfer and premiere on Broadway next year.
The 1959-set prequel centers around younger versions of characters in the Netflix Stranger Things series characters, including Patty Newby (Ella Karuna Williams), Joyce Maldonado ( Isabella Pappas), Jim Hopper Jr. (Oscar Lloyd) and Bob Newby (Christopher Buckley).
The latest footage offers an origin story of how Henry Creel became number one, aka “001.” Creel is the younger version of the Jamie Campbell Bower...
“It’s not real. I’m normal,” an anguished Creel, the telekinetic boy played by Louis McCartney, repeatedly declares in the latest teaser for the stage play. Directed by Stephen Daldry and co-director Justin Martin, the play has been extended to 2025 in London’s West End, as reports point to a possible transfer and premiere on Broadway next year.
The 1959-set prequel centers around younger versions of characters in the Netflix Stranger Things series characters, including Patty Newby (Ella Karuna Williams), Joyce Maldonado ( Isabella Pappas), Jim Hopper Jr. (Oscar Lloyd) and Bob Newby (Christopher Buckley).
The latest footage offers an origin story of how Henry Creel became number one, aka “001.” Creel is the younger version of the Jamie Campbell Bower...
- 5/22/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hugh Jackman committed to playing Wolverine again in a third “Deadpool” movie before even letting his agent know. Speaking to Fandango alongside “Deadpool and Wolverine” co-star Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy, Jackman said his decision to play Wolverine again after the character was killed off in 2017’s “Logan” was more or less a spontaneous one.
“I was on my way, I was just driving, and literally, just like a bolt of lightning, came this knowing deep in my gut that I wanted to do this film with Ryan [Reynolds],” Jackman said. “For Deapdool and Wolverine to come back together. I swear to you, When I said I was done, I really thought I was done. But in the back of my head, ever since I saw ‘Deadpool’ 1, I was like, ‘Those two characters together.’ I knew it, I knew the fans wanted it ever since I put on the claws,...
“I was on my way, I was just driving, and literally, just like a bolt of lightning, came this knowing deep in my gut that I wanted to do this film with Ryan [Reynolds],” Jackman said. “For Deapdool and Wolverine to come back together. I swear to you, When I said I was done, I really thought I was done. But in the back of my head, ever since I saw ‘Deadpool’ 1, I was like, ‘Those two characters together.’ I knew it, I knew the fans wanted it ever since I put on the claws,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine continues to raise the hype among fans with each promotional material. Reynolds is widely known for his crazy marketing skills. It can also be seen in the publicity of the upcoming MCU release.
In the latest Deadpool 3 teaser posted by Ryan Reynolds on his social media, the Wade Wilson fame surprised the fans with a hidden disclaimer. The secret disclaimer caused hilarious reactions on the internet after it took digs at a 2000 flop film and even at the legendary Martin Scorsese.
A still from Deadpool & Wolverine I Marvel Studios
Marvel is known for dispersing interesting Easter Eggs across their promotional materials. Deadpool & Wolverine took a different take here and introduced a disclaimer being read by Reynolds to show what the audience can expect from the upcoming film.
What did Ryan Reynolds reveal in his Deadpool 3 hidden message? The hidden...
In the latest Deadpool 3 teaser posted by Ryan Reynolds on his social media, the Wade Wilson fame surprised the fans with a hidden disclaimer. The secret disclaimer caused hilarious reactions on the internet after it took digs at a 2000 flop film and even at the legendary Martin Scorsese.
A still from Deadpool & Wolverine I Marvel Studios
Marvel is known for dispersing interesting Easter Eggs across their promotional materials. Deadpool & Wolverine took a different take here and introduced a disclaimer being read by Reynolds to show what the audience can expect from the upcoming film.
What did Ryan Reynolds reveal in his Deadpool 3 hidden message? The hidden...
- 5/22/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Beginning her career as a teenage music prodigy, Taylor Swift’s success has been nothing but phenomenal as her vocal abilities and skill as a songwriter have only developed over the years. The pop star has transitioned from country music to various genres, allowing her to reach various genres and evolve her music to become one of the biggest names in the music industry.
Taylor Swift. Credits: makaiyla willis/ Wikimedia Commons
Throughout her career, the Bad Blood singer has made sound strategic decisions that have sky-rocketed her popularity and guided her as a leading name in the music industry as well as on social media. It looks like her popularity is going to reach new levels as she is set to join the MCU and it’s not going to be a mere cameo as Dazzler in the upcoming Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starrer Deadpool & Wolverine.
Taylor Swift Is...
Taylor Swift. Credits: makaiyla willis/ Wikimedia Commons
Throughout her career, the Bad Blood singer has made sound strategic decisions that have sky-rocketed her popularity and guided her as a leading name in the music industry as well as on social media. It looks like her popularity is going to reach new levels as she is set to join the MCU and it’s not going to be a mere cameo as Dazzler in the upcoming Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starrer Deadpool & Wolverine.
Taylor Swift Is...
- 5/22/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
A private Disney club is going public. Like, big-screen public.
Club 33, the exclusive dining club inside Disneyland, is getting the movie treatment.
Darren Lemke, who has worked on such family films as Goosebumps starring Jack Black and Shazam!, has been tapped to pen the script set in a fantastical world about the club.
Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen are producing through 21 Laps Entertainment, the prolific banner behind Stranger Things and the recent Holocaust drama All The Light We Cannot See.
The project is said to exude the tone and vibes of Clue and Night at the Museum, Levy’s own fantasy-adventure trilogy set in a museum and featuring exhibits and historical figures to come to life.
For Club 33, the story centers on a young aspiring detective who receives a mysterious invite to the highly secretive Club 33. In this case, it’s a magical and...
Club 33, the exclusive dining club inside Disneyland, is getting the movie treatment.
Darren Lemke, who has worked on such family films as Goosebumps starring Jack Black and Shazam!, has been tapped to pen the script set in a fantastical world about the club.
Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen are producing through 21 Laps Entertainment, the prolific banner behind Stranger Things and the recent Holocaust drama All The Light We Cannot See.
The project is said to exude the tone and vibes of Clue and Night at the Museum, Levy’s own fantasy-adventure trilogy set in a museum and featuring exhibits and historical figures to come to life.
For Club 33, the story centers on a young aspiring detective who receives a mysterious invite to the highly secretive Club 33. In this case, it’s a magical and...
- 5/21/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There are few stories that have come out of Marvel that are as influential as Old Man Logan. There is no doubt, that the company has some of superhero fiction’s greatest stories, but few have the caliber and the complexity of a piece like Old Man Logan, which follows an elderly Wolverine, who has given up the use of his claws after he was tricked into killing the X-Men and other mutants in Xavier’s Institute.
James Mangold directed Logan (2017) | Fox Studios
The comic book served as inspiration (in part) for 2017’s Logan, which saw Hugh Jackman essay the role of Fox’s version of Wolverine for the final time. The book has some of Logan’s most violent moments, one of which shows how far Logan can go even without using his claws. This particular instance had the older mutant face off against Red Skull, one who was...
James Mangold directed Logan (2017) | Fox Studios
The comic book served as inspiration (in part) for 2017’s Logan, which saw Hugh Jackman essay the role of Fox’s version of Wolverine for the final time. The book has some of Logan’s most violent moments, one of which shows how far Logan can go even without using his claws. This particular instance had the older mutant face off against Red Skull, one who was...
- 5/21/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Deadpool & Wolverine "This Is Cinema" Promo Reveals New Footage From Wade Wilson And Logan's Team-Up
"This. Is. Cinema."
Marvel Studios has released a new promo for Deadpool & Wolverine which sees the Merc with the Mouth brace us for what's to come in the threequel.
Much of what he says appears to have been taken from the recent recording session Ryan Reynolds shared footage from, but there are some never-before-seen snippets of footage to be found here as well.
That includes a new look at Giant-Man's remains in The Void and a Paul Rudd joke previously only seen after fans recorded part of an IMAX-exclusive Deadpool & Wolverine sneak peek in theaters.
"If audiences feel one ounce of what I felt every day, which is, 'It's Wolverine and Deadpool,'" director Shawn Levy recently enthused. "It's these guys as their most legendary, iconic characters at the top of their game. Together, it's just...audience delight. I felt it every day at work."
Reynolds added,...
Marvel Studios has released a new promo for Deadpool & Wolverine which sees the Merc with the Mouth brace us for what's to come in the threequel.
Much of what he says appears to have been taken from the recent recording session Ryan Reynolds shared footage from, but there are some never-before-seen snippets of footage to be found here as well.
That includes a new look at Giant-Man's remains in The Void and a Paul Rudd joke previously only seen after fans recorded part of an IMAX-exclusive Deadpool & Wolverine sneak peek in theaters.
"If audiences feel one ounce of what I felt every day, which is, 'It's Wolverine and Deadpool,'" director Shawn Levy recently enthused. "It's these guys as their most legendary, iconic characters at the top of their game. Together, it's just...audience delight. I felt it every day at work."
Reynolds added,...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ryan Reynolds is proud of and surprised with Disney allowing his upcoming movie with Hugh Jackman, Deadpool & Wolverine, to get an R rating. Marvel Cinematic Universe has always stuck with the PG-13, but this time, the franchise will be exploring more.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine / Walt Disney Studios
This is a giant leap for Disney, a studio known for producing family-friendly films. Reynolds claimed there’s no other way to make a Deadpool movie than to inject it with its main ingredients: violence, profanity, and adult humor.
Ryan Reynolds Applauds Disney For Giving Deadpool & Wolverine An R Rating
Ryan Reynolds spoke with Fandango via Deadline and shared how proud he feels of Disney for taking the big risk of giving Deadpool & Wolverine an R rating.
I hope this doesn’t sound condescending, I’m really proud of them for doing this. I think it’s a huge step for them.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine / Walt Disney Studios
This is a giant leap for Disney, a studio known for producing family-friendly films. Reynolds claimed there’s no other way to make a Deadpool movie than to inject it with its main ingredients: violence, profanity, and adult humor.
Ryan Reynolds Applauds Disney For Giving Deadpool & Wolverine An R Rating
Ryan Reynolds spoke with Fandango via Deadline and shared how proud he feels of Disney for taking the big risk of giving Deadpool & Wolverine an R rating.
I hope this doesn’t sound condescending, I’m really proud of them for doing this. I think it’s a huge step for them.
- 5/21/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Tickets for Deadpool & Wolverine went on sale yesterday and there's clearly a lot of excitement for the movie. According to Fandango, the Marvel Studios movie has broken the 2024 record for best first-day ticket sales.
It's also outpacing Deadpool and Deadpool 2, suggesting the movie will be a box office hit when it opens this July.
After a string of titles have underperformed in recent weeks, exhibitors are desperate for a superhero blockbuster like Deadpool & Wolverine. Unfortunately, last year's strikes mean that's all they (and us) are getting in 2024. Joker: Folie à Deux will likely be a hit, though it's a very different beast and we're not expecting much from Kraven the Hunter.
With this news comes a new still from the movie showcasing Ryan Reynolds' Merc with the Mouth alongside Hugh Jackman's Logan. The latter still isn't wearing his mask, but is sleeveless in this shot.
"I...
It's also outpacing Deadpool and Deadpool 2, suggesting the movie will be a box office hit when it opens this July.
After a string of titles have underperformed in recent weeks, exhibitors are desperate for a superhero blockbuster like Deadpool & Wolverine. Unfortunately, last year's strikes mean that's all they (and us) are getting in 2024. Joker: Folie à Deux will likely be a hit, though it's a very different beast and we're not expecting much from Kraven the Hunter.
With this news comes a new still from the movie showcasing Ryan Reynolds' Merc with the Mouth alongside Hugh Jackman's Logan. The latter still isn't wearing his mask, but is sleeveless in this shot.
"I...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Deadpool And Wolverine Bond Over A Beer In New Advert; Ryan Reynolds Shares Disclaimer For The Movie
Following yesterday's latest teaser for Deadpool and Wolverine, we have a new advert for Heineken Silver, which sees Wade Wilson and Logan take a break from beating the crap out of each other to enjoy a beer together.
The clip begins with Wolverine preparing to pop his claws, when the Merc With a Mouth reveals that he "borrowed" some of the mutant's adamantium in order to "create something special."
This footage won't be in the actual movie (unless it's even more meta than we realized), but we wouldn't be at all surprised if there's some blatant product placement in there!
In addition, Ryan Reynolds has released a very funny disclaimer for the upcoming movie in an effort to keep our expectations in check.
“We’re very excited to be joining you July 26. But we should set the table correctly. This film is as paper thin as a sequel to Battlefield Earth.
The clip begins with Wolverine preparing to pop his claws, when the Merc With a Mouth reveals that he "borrowed" some of the mutant's adamantium in order to "create something special."
This footage won't be in the actual movie (unless it's even more meta than we realized), but we wouldn't be at all surprised if there's some blatant product placement in there!
In addition, Ryan Reynolds has released a very funny disclaimer for the upcoming movie in an effort to keep our expectations in check.
“We’re very excited to be joining you July 26. But we should set the table correctly. This film is as paper thin as a sequel to Battlefield Earth.
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Brad Pitt has become an icon of the film industry over a career that spans 37 years, and he is still going strong. With his chiseled looks, infectious charisma, and acting range, he can portray any role assigned to him. Hence, his career has been built over a wide genre of films, establishing him as an astonishing leading man, unforgettable antagonist, and impactful side character.
Brad Pitt. Credits: Joel Kowsky/ Wikimedia Commons
When the Fury actor finds the time amid his many roles, he also delivers memorable cameos in films that leave a lasting impact on its viewers. From Friends to Deadpool 2, his cameos are brief but impactful. However, his latest cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ If Movie tops it all because he had a screen time of 0 seconds in the film.
Brad Pitt’s One-of-a-Kind Cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ If Movie
Brad Pitt has always been destined for greatness and...
Brad Pitt. Credits: Joel Kowsky/ Wikimedia Commons
When the Fury actor finds the time amid his many roles, he also delivers memorable cameos in films that leave a lasting impact on its viewers. From Friends to Deadpool 2, his cameos are brief but impactful. However, his latest cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ If Movie tops it all because he had a screen time of 0 seconds in the film.
Brad Pitt’s One-of-a-Kind Cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ If Movie
Brad Pitt has always been destined for greatness and...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The Marvel universe has a great many numbers of characters yet to have made their MCU debut. But with X-Men and other character rights finally returning to Marvel Studios, fans can expect to see some of them finally make their live-action appearances. With fan expectations on the rise, numerous rumors have been plaguing the fandom, with one or the other actor or character speculating to join the MCU.
The MCU is potentially gearing up to introduce several new characters | Marvel Studios
Among the many rumors floating around, Taylor Swift too has found her way back to MCU’s casting speculations. After an insider revealed she met Kevin Feige for a Marvel role, fans believe her casting is a recipe for disaster.
Taylor Swift Reportedly Met Kevin Feige for Potential MCU Role Kevin Feige at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Among the many actors and actresses rumored to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
The MCU is potentially gearing up to introduce several new characters | Marvel Studios
Among the many rumors floating around, Taylor Swift too has found her way back to MCU’s casting speculations. After an insider revealed she met Kevin Feige for a Marvel role, fans believe her casting is a recipe for disaster.
Taylor Swift Reportedly Met Kevin Feige for Potential MCU Role Kevin Feige at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Among the many actors and actresses rumored to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Deadpool and Wolverine: Ryan Reynolds Surprised Disney Allowed R-Rating - Main Image
Ryan Reynolds recently admitted that he's surprised about Disney allowing the R-rating for Deadpool and Wolverine, just like the first two films under Fox.
When Marvel Studios announced that they were working on a third Deadpool movie following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox, some fans were initially concerned that it might not be R-rated since the MCU films are typically around PG-13.
Fortunately, that wasn't the case at all as Marvel Studios assured that it would retain the R-rated tone. The trailers released so far also iterate that it will still be a violent and raunchy affair.
Also Read: Everything You Need to Watch Before Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds Addresses Disney Allowing Deadpool and Wolverine to Be R-Rated
In a recent interview, Reynolds opened up about Deadpool and Wolverine being an R-rated movie, the first in the MCU,...
Ryan Reynolds recently admitted that he's surprised about Disney allowing the R-rating for Deadpool and Wolverine, just like the first two films under Fox.
When Marvel Studios announced that they were working on a third Deadpool movie following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox, some fans were initially concerned that it might not be R-rated since the MCU films are typically around PG-13.
Fortunately, that wasn't the case at all as Marvel Studios assured that it would retain the R-rated tone. The trailers released so far also iterate that it will still be a violent and raunchy affair.
Also Read: Everything You Need to Watch Before Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds Addresses Disney Allowing Deadpool and Wolverine to Be R-Rated
In a recent interview, Reynolds opened up about Deadpool and Wolverine being an R-rated movie, the first in the MCU,...
- 5/21/2024
- EpicStream
2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine was the clawed mutant's first solo movie...and an utter disappointment. Despite that, the hero did ultimately get a (somewhat disjointed) trilogy thanks to The Wolverine and Logan, with both proving to be significant improvements.
The latter ended Hugh Jackman's run as Wolverine by killing the character, and we expected that to be it for him. Heck, so did the actor himself as Jackman confirmed on multiple occasions that he was retiring from a role he'd been cast in nearly two decades earlier.
Ryan Reynolds managed to convince Jackman to make a comeback and he'll now play a different Wolverine Variant in this summer's Deadpool & Wolverine.
Recently Jackman spoke to Fandango about what drew him back to the Marvel Universe (we don't anticipate this being a one-and-done as Jackman is a dead cert for Avengers: Secret Wars). Unsurprisingly, it sounds like the chance to...
The latter ended Hugh Jackman's run as Wolverine by killing the character, and we expected that to be it for him. Heck, so did the actor himself as Jackman confirmed on multiple occasions that he was retiring from a role he'd been cast in nearly two decades earlier.
Ryan Reynolds managed to convince Jackman to make a comeback and he'll now play a different Wolverine Variant in this summer's Deadpool & Wolverine.
Recently Jackman spoke to Fandango about what drew him back to the Marvel Universe (we don't anticipate this being a one-and-done as Jackman is a dead cert for Avengers: Secret Wars). Unsurprisingly, it sounds like the chance to...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ryan Reynolds is shocked that Disney have allowed 'Deadpool and Wolverine' to be a "Hard R".The 47-year-old star will reprise his role as the wise-cracking superhero in the long-awaited blockbuster this summer and is "surprised" that the studio gave film bosses the creative content for an adult story featuring Deadpool and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.Ryan told Fandango: "I'm really proud of them for doing this. I think it's a huge step for them. It adds a whole other colour to this kaleidoscopic wheel that is that company and the different people that they have been entertaining for forever."The 'If' actor added: "I was surprised though that they let us go as Hard R... but very grateful. I mean, there's no other way to do it."For this character and this world, and particularly 'Logan' being an R-rated film as well, I felt like...
- 5/21/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
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