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Movie Review – Deadpool 2 (2018)

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Deadpool 2, 2018. Directed by David Leitch. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, Morena Baccarin, Brianna Hildebrand, T.J. Miller, Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Eddie Marsan, Stefan Kapicic, Bill Skarsgård, Terry Crews, Shioli Kutsuna, Lewis Tan, Jack Kesy, Hayley Sales and Rob Delaney. SYNOPSIS: Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (AKA. Deadpool), brings together […]

Deadpool 2 writers discuss cut post-credits scene, wanted Chris Evans’ Human Torch to cameo

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In the build up to this weekend’s release of Deadpool 2, it was revealed that one of the film’s post-credit scenes had been left on the cutting room floor, having been considered too dark even for Deadpool’s standards. Speaking to Uproxx, writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese have been discussingd the scene in question, which […]

Deadpool 2 sets record for biggest ever opening day for an R-rated movie

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20th Century Fox unleashed the eagerly-anticipated superhero sequel Deadpool 2 this weekend, and the X-Men spinoff has got off to a fantastic start at the box office, setting a new record for the biggest opening day for an R-rated movie. Domestically, Deadpool 2 earned $53.3 million on its first day, including $18.6 million in Thursday […]

Preview of Hunt For Wolverine: Mystery in Madripoor #1

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Marvels’ Hunt for Wolverine continues this Wednesday with the release of Mystery in Madripoor #1; check out a preview here… WHAT MAYHEM HAS THE RETURN OF THE MUTANT WITH METAL CLAWS CAUSED IN MADRIPOOR? When Wolverine’s former alter-ego Patch is sighted on the streets of Madripoor, the infamous island of ill-repute, Kitty Pryde pulls together a […]

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 […]

Movie Review – Deadpool 2 (2018)

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Deadpool 2, 2018. Directed by David Leitch. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, Morena Baccarin, Brianna Hildebrand, T.J. Miller, Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Eddie Marsan, Stefan Kapicic, Bill Skarsgård, Terry Crews, Shioli Kutsuna, Lewis Tan, Jack Kesy, Hayley Sales, and Rob Delaney. SYNOPSIS: After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured […]

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 […]

The Merc with a Mouth photobombs Fox Blu-ray covers to celebrate Deadpool 2 release

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In celebration of the release of Deadpool 2, Walmart is offering an exclusive line of limited edition Blu-rays with their covers “photobombed” by the Merc with a Mouth. On offer are sixteen different Fox titles in Logan, My Cousin Vinny, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Edward Scissorhands, War for the Planet of the Apes, […]

Deadpool celebrates “10 Years” in Marvel parody promo

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With Deadpool 2 opening in theaters this week, Fox has one more promo for the superhero sequel up its sleeve. Parodying Marvel Studios’ celebration of their 10-year anniversary, the Merc with a Mouth also celebrates his ’10 years’ and the long road it took for Deadpool to get made, beginning a “two film universe”. Watch the video below… […]

X-Men: Dark Phoenix is more grounded than past X-Men movies, says Simon Kinberg

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Director Simon Kinberg has revealed that X-Men: Dark Phoenix will be more grounded than past movies in the franchise. X-Men movies aren’t exactly known for their restraint, with 2017’s Logan being a notable exception. This is about to change, however, as the next movie in the main series, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, is going to be […]