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Deadpool will remain R-rated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, say screenwriters

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Ever since word of Disney’s interest in acquiring 20th Century Fox broke, fans have been speculating about if, how and when the X-Men and Fantastic Four characters might be introduced into Marvel Studios’ Cinematic Universe. It’s been pretty much taken for granted that we’ll be see the two teams rebooted into the MCU, but there […]

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds teases meeting with Marvel Studios

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Ryan Reynolds, the actor behind Deadpool, has teased a meeting with Marvel Studios via his social media. Ever since Disney purchased 20th Century Fox, Deadpool fans have been wondering just what will become of the Ryan Reynolds led franchise and if Deadpool will join the MCU. With the Deadpool films being R-rated, it certainly isn’t […]

Zazie Beetz would be surprised if she never played Domino again

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Joker and Deadpool 2 star Zazie Beetz has stated in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, that she would be surprised if she never got the opportunity to reprise her role of the lucky superhero Domino. “I realize that nobody knows anything right now, but would you be surprised if you never played Domino again?,” THR asked. “Yes,” Beetz […]

Jesse Eisenberg says Deadpool was responsible for Zombieland sequel delay

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Jesse Eisenberg, the star of Zombieland: Double Tap, says that Deadpool is partially responsible for the film’s delay. Zombieland was a major success when it released in 2009, taking advantage of the huge interest in zombie-related media that was growing at the time. A sequel was always on the cards but has seen major delays. […]

Hasbro unveils new Stan Lee, Fantastic Four and Deadpool Marvel Legends figures at New York Comic Con

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Hasbro revealed a new wave of Marvel Legends figures at New York Comic Con which includes new additions to the Fantastic Four and Deadpool lines, along with a brand new figure for the late, great comic book legend Stan Lee; check out the promotional images here… The new Marvel Legends figures will go on sale […]

Comic Book Preview – Absolute Carnage vs. Deadpool #1

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Marvel has unveiled a preview of Absolute Carnage vs. Deadpool #1 ahead of its release this coming Wednesday; check it out here… LET’S GET CRAZY! • At long last, Deadpool is ready to get his head straight and checks himself into Ravencroft Institute. • Unfortunately, there’s another new arrival: CARNAGE! But I don’t think he’s […]

Disney’s Deadpool doesn’t need to be R-rated, says Deadpool 2 director David Leitch

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David Leith, director of Deadpool 2, says that Disney’s Deadpool doesn’t need to be R-rated to work. Now that Deadpool belongs to Disney, many people are wondering if the franchise will retain its R rating. We don’t know anything concrete at this point or when we can expect a new film but does it matter […]

Disney’s Bob Iger reiterates that X-Men, Fantastic Four and Deadpool are “part of Marvel Studios”

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Since the historic merger between between the Walt Disney Company and 20th Century Fox, the one question fans have been asking is if Fox’s Marvel characters will be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During Disney’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger reiterated that the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool are “part of Marvel Studios”, […]

Ryan Reynolds teases Phase 5 MCU debut for Deadpool

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Although Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox doesn’t seem to have impacted Marvel Studios’ plans for Phase Four of the MCU, Kevin Feige did tease the introduction of the Fantastic Four and the X-Men during the studio’s big panel at San Diego Comic-Con. When and how that will happen remains to be seen, but Deadpool […]