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Why Deadpool’s Success Should Surprise No One

February 21, 2016 by Neil Calloway

This week, Neil Calloway argues that Deadpool’s success should not come as a surprise… With Deadpool breaking box office records around the world (a bigger opening than The Force Awakens in Russia, oddly), and has been the surprising hit of the 2016 so far, making more than double its budget back in its opening weekend […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies, Neil Calloway Tagged With: Deadpool, Marvel, Spider-Man, X-Men

James Gunn says Hollywood will misunderstand Deadpool’s success

February 17, 2016 by Robert Kojder

In  the middle of Deadpool crushing all expectations at the box office, we have Guardians of the Galaxy series director James Gunn taking to his consistently opinionated Facebook page to express concern that Hollywood just won’t realize why Deadpool is such a game-changer. “The film has a self-deprecating tone that’s riotous. It’s never been done […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Robert Kojder Tagged With: Deadpool, James Gunn, Marvel, X-Men

Deadpool sets February opening day record in the States, looking at $125 million domestic opening weekend

February 13, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, US Box Office Tagged With: Deadpool, Marvel, X-Men

Betty White reviews Deadpool!

February 11, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn6iyyC6Ao0 Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Betty White, Deadpool, Marvel, X-Men

Why 2016 is a ‘make or break’ year for comic book movies

February 10, 2016 by Anghus Houvouras

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 […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Movies Tagged With: Ant-Man, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, DC, DC Extended Universe, Deadpool, Iron Man, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Suicide Squad, X-Men

Fox green lights Deadpool sequel, Cable to feature

February 10, 2016 by Gary Collinson

It looks like Fox is confident that it has a hit on its hands with Deadpool, as The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the studio has tapped screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to start working on a script for a sequel, which already has the green light. Directed Tim Miller is yet to officially […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Cable, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, Marvel, X-Men

Deadpool director Tim Miller thinks we’ll get a Deadpool vs. Wolverine movie

February 6, 2016 by Gary Collinson

The two have already shared the screen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but now that we’re finally getting a proper take on the Merc with a Mouth, director Tim Miller has revealed that he believes we’ll see a Deadpool vs. Wolverine movie at some point in the future. “Wolverine, man,” said Miller when asked by MTV […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Deadpool, Deadpool vs. Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, Marvel, Ryan Reynolds, Wolverine, X-Men

Deadpool shatters more records, biggest ever opening for an R-rated film

February 14, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, US Box Office Tagged With: Deadpool, Marvel, X-Men

Deadpool granted 15 certificate by the BBFC

January 31, 2016 by Gary Collinson

With just 10 days to go until its UK release, the British Board of Film Classification has announced that 20th Century Fox’s X-Men spinoff Deadpool has been granted a 15 certificate, for “strong bloody violence, strong language and sex references.” The film was rated R by the MPAA for its release in the States, while it […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Deadpool, Marvel, X-Men

Deadpool looking at $170 million plus global opening weekend

February 12, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, UK Box Office, US Box Office Tagged With: Deadpool, Marvel, X-Men

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