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Deadpool 2’s Brianna Hildebrand on being part of the first same-sex couple in a major superhero movie

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20th Century Fox’s Deadpool 2 has taken a big step forward for LGBT representation in film, with the sequel to 2016’s hit X-Men spinoff featuring the first on-screen same-sex couple in a major superhero movie in Brianna Hildebrand’s Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Shioli Kutsuna’s  Yukio. The movie has been receiving praise from members of the LGBT […]

Monopoly gets a Deadpool makeover with upcoming Marvel Collector’s Edition

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Coinciding with the theatrical release of Deadpool 2, Hasbro has announced that the classic board game Monopoly will be getting a Marvel makeover courtesy of the Merc with a Mouth with the Monopoly Marvel Deadpool Collector’s Edition, available in stores this fall priced $39.99. SEE ALSO: Deadpool celebrates “10 Years” in Marvel parody promo Marvel’s motormouth […]

Marvel Strike Force adds new Deadpool content

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Coinciding with the release of Deadpool 2 in cinemas, the Merc with a Mouth is taking over Marvel Strike Force, with the the free-to-play mobile game serving up a host of Deadpool-themed content between now and June 10th. Starting today, S.T.R.I.K.E. agents can work to unlock and battle against the immortal antihero in brand-new Deadpool-themed Raids and […]

Hot Toys’ Deadpool Cosbaby Bobble-Head series revealed

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Coinciding with the theatrical release of Deadpool 2 [read our reviews here and here], Hot Toys has revealed its Deadpool Cosbaby Bobble-Head series which includes several alternative versions of the Merc with a Mouth from various Marvel Comics universes; check them out here… SEE ALSO: The Merc with a Mouth gets a Deadpool 2 collectible […]

Deadpool 2’s director has explained how Avengers: Infinity War impacts the movie

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The director of Deadpool 2 has spoken about what impact Avengers: Infinity War will have on his movie. The latest effort in the MCU, Avengers: Infinity War, has been a true barnstormer, raking in vast amounts of cash across the globe, well on its way to being one of the most successful films in history. […]

Ryan Reynolds isn’t optimistic about a Deadpool/Wolverine movie

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Ryan Reynolds has given his verdict on whether a Deadpool/Wolverine film will happen. Ever since Deadpool burst onto the movie scene in 2016, fans have been clamouring for a team-up movie between the Ryan Reynolds character and X-Men favourite Wolverine. Unfortunately, with Hugh Jackman retiring from the role of Wolverine after Logan in 2017, the […]

Colossus actor discusses his expanded role in Deadpool 2

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The actor behind Colossus has spoken about his more significant role in Deadpool 2. While Colossus did turn up in Deadpool, providing some great amusement for fans of the larger X-Men universe, the character wasn’t intrinsic to the plot. For the film’s sequel, however, which is set for release this week, Colossus will have a […]

Exclusive Interview – Josh Brolin on Cable in Deadpool 2, Thanos, creative swearing and launching the #EnoughOfBrolin campaign

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Tom Beasley sits down with Thanos himself, Josh Brolin, to chat about his performance as Cable in Deadpool 2, as well as creative swearing and the fact his face is everywhere right now… In any other year, portraying the fan favourite character of Cable in the sequel to Deadpool – a $730m global hit – […]

Deadpool’s T.J. Miller won’t return as Weasel in X-Force

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Last year, 20th Century Fox faced calls to remove T.J. Miller from Deadpool 2 after past allegations of sexual assault resurfaced. Miller – who portrays the character of Weasel – received a stay of execution, before his reputation took another hit last month after he was charged with calling in a fake bomb threat. Well, […]