With Deadpool 2 announced by Fox, it seems that Nathan Summers – a.k.a. Cable – is finally set to make his big screen debut in the sequel to the X-Men spinoff, and Avatar star Stephen Lang has wasted little time in taking to social media to campaign for the part. SEE ALSO: Deadpool shatters more […]
Deadpool shatters more records, biggest ever opening for an R-rated film
Having set an opening day record on Friday, 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool has now shattered a host of records with its first weekend in the States, with the film pulling in a whopping $135 million over the Friday-to-Sunday period. Deadpool has now claimed the three-day (and four-day) February opening weekend records from Fifty Shades of Grey, while […]
Deadpool sets February opening day record in the States, looking at $125 million domestic opening weekend
Last night we brought you news on Deadpool’s box office opening, where it was estimated that the X-Men spinoff was looking at a domestic opening weekend of $90 million, plus a further $80 million from international markets for a whopping $170 million + global bow. Well, we should probably adjust those numbers upwards now, as […]
Saving a Cat and Valentine’s Day promos for Deadpool
With Deadpool breaking records at the box office in its opening weekend, 20th Century Fox has released two new promos for the X-Men spinoff; the first sees the Merc with a Mouth demonstrating his superheroics by rescuing a cat, while the second has him wishing his fans a happy Valentine’s Day. Take a look here… […]
Deadpool looking at $170 million plus global opening weekend
20th Century Fox’s Deadpool has been rolling out this week, with the film opening in the UK on Wednesday and making its way across the Pond to North America today. Early tracking had suggested the film would be looking at a $55 million domestic opening weekend, but it looks like the Merc with a Mouth […]
Deadpool 2: “nothing off limits” for mocking Fantastic Four (exclusive)
On Wednesday morning, the day of Deadpool’s release in the UK, 20th Century Fox green lit the superhero movie’s sequel. The film is tracking high for an opening weekend at the box office and the majority of reviews and fan reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. But, considering Fox’s recent history with announcing sequels before a […]
Betty White reviews Deadpool!
If you’re still on the fence about seeing Deadpool and our ★★★★ review wasn’t enough to convince you, then check out the thoughts of former Golden Girl and national treasure Betty White, who calls it the “Best Picture of the Year!” in her video review… Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the […]
Mondo posters for Deadpool
With Deadpool rolling out in cinemas around the world (well, except China) this week, Mondo has unveiled four art prints inspired by the X-Men spinoff. The first two designs come courtesy of Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld, while the following two have been created by Phantom City Creative. SEE ALSO: Fox green lights Deadpool sequel, Cable […]
Flickering Myth Podcast #13 – The Deadpool Interview and Review
Join Oli and Luke for this very special Deadpool episode – featuring an interview with the movie’s writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and a review of the movie, which is out in cinemas now. Was the movie any good? How do the chaps think it’ll perform at the box office? And, most importantly, what […]
Why 2016 is a ‘make or break’ year for comic book movies
Anghus Houvouras on 2016 being a “make or break” year for comic book movies… 2016 is a pivotal year for the comic book movie, and maybe not for the reasons you think. Not just because Warner Bros. finally arrives to the party with their shared cinematic universe. And not because we’re seeing more second class […]