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Simon Kinberg gives an update on Deadpool 2, hoping to shoot early next year

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Even before Deadpool ever opened in cinemas, 20th Century Fox announced that development was underway on a sequel, and with the Merc with a Mouth setting the box office on fire earlier this year you can bet that Deadpool 2 is now a major priority for the studio. As yet, we’re yet to get an […]

Ryan Reynolds felt “blackmailed” into playing Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

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With the release of Deadpool, 20th Century Fox has finally banished the ghost of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, giving fans a faithful interpretation of the Merc with a Mouth after his horrendous big screen debut in 2009. During a Talks at Google presentation this week (via Comic Book), Reynolds has been discussing why he agreed to […]

Can we just pick and choose which X-Men join the MCU?

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The mutants are coming! EJ Moreno on the introduction of the X-Men to the Marvel Cinematic Universe… The news breaking of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine appearing in Deadpool 3 caused ripples through the fandoms. Not only is it a moment for Deadpool’s re-debut, but it signals the growing changes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mutants are […]

Ryan Reynolds on finally getting Deadpool 3 made: “I couldn’t be more excited”

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In a “Break The Internet” moment, Ryan Reynolds not only confirmed Deadpool 3 but let fans know that Hugh Jackman will be back as Wolverine. This sent shockwaves through the fandom, with many expressing joy for simply getting another Deadpool movie from Reynolds and company following Disney’s Fox takeover. Now, the actor and producer behind […]

X-Men: The Animated Series-inspired VHS packaging coming to Hasbro’s Marvel Legends Series

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Hasbro has announced that Scott Summers will kick off a new series of six-inch Marvel Legends Series X-Men figures which come with VHS cassette-style packaging inspired by the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series.  You can check out the official promotional images for the Cyclops figure below, as well as the packaging artwork for Jean Grey, […]

Comic Book Preview – Marvel’s A.X.E.: X-Men #1

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Marvel’s A.X.E.: X-Men #1 is out this Wednesday, and you can take a look at the official preview of the A.X.E.: Judgment Day tie-in here…   THE SECOND STORY-CRITICAL A.X.E. ONE-SHOT! It wasn’t her. It wasn’t her. It wasn’t her. It wasn’t her. It wasn’t her. Yet: “I am fire and life incarnate! Now and […]

Iron Man and the X-Men go Retro with new Marvel Legends Series figures from Hasbro

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As part of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro has unveiled a new wave of retro-inspired Marvel Legends Series six inch figures set to hit shelves in the coming months and featuring the X-Men characters Dark Phoenix, Longshot, Avalanche, Spiral, Multiple Man and Wolverine, as well as a Retro Iron Man; check them out here… Retro […]

Ryan Reynolds reportedly pitched a Deadpool Kills Fox’s Marvel Universe movie to Marvel Studios

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Although Ryan Reynolds has said on numerous occasions that Deadpool 3 remains in development, we’re yet to get any kind of official word from Disney and Marvel as to the future of his Merc with a Mouth following the Mouse House’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. It’s expected that the X-Men and Fantastic Four will […]

Comic Book Preview – X-Men & Moon Girl #1

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Marvel’s X-Men & Moon Girl #1 is out this coming Wednesday, and you can get an early sneak peek at the issue here with the official preview…   TO THE MOON AND BEYOND! The High Evolutionary is a dino-napper! With Captain Marvel’s help, Lunella tracks him all the way to the Moon itself to get […]