Ryan Reynolds first played Wade Wilson in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In the movie, he was still a regular mercenary, though William Stryker would later transform him into the twisted Weapon XI (portrayed by Scott Adkins).
The idea seemed to be to set the stage for Deadpool's return - his severed head was revealed to be "alive" in a post-credits scene - but 20th Century Fox went about the whole thing in an incredibly clumsy way.
The actor got the chance to make things right with 2016's Deadpool and 2018's Deadpool 2; however, next month, we'll see Reynolds make his MCU debut as the Merc with the Mouth in Marvel Studios' R-Rated Deadpool & Wolverine.
Free Guy and possible Avengers 5 director Shawn Levy is at the helm and, in an interview with Deadline, the filmmaker addressed the possibility of returning for Deadpool 4.
"Usually I have to lie. I'm waiting...
The idea seemed to be to set the stage for Deadpool's return - his severed head was revealed to be "alive" in a post-credits scene - but 20th Century Fox went about the whole thing in an incredibly clumsy way.
The actor got the chance to make things right with 2016's Deadpool and 2018's Deadpool 2; however, next month, we'll see Reynolds make his MCU debut as the Merc with the Mouth in Marvel Studios' R-Rated Deadpool & Wolverine.
Free Guy and possible Avengers 5 director Shawn Levy is at the helm and, in an interview with Deadline, the filmmaker addressed the possibility of returning for Deadpool 4.
"Usually I have to lie. I'm waiting...
- 6/18/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Alan Cumming played Nightcrawler in 2003's X2: X-Men United, though the role ended up being a one-and-done for the actor. He didn't return for X-Men: The Last Stand and was also absent from X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Later, Kodi Smit-McPhee replaced Cumming as a younger version of Kurt Wagner, portraying the teleporting mutant in X-Men: Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix. Unfortunately, we never got anything quite as memorable as the original Nightcrawler's attack on the White House.
Talking to Entertainment Weekly about his status as a queer actor, Cumming reflected on his superhero movie debut and explained why he believes the X-Men sequel is by far his "gayest film."
"Oh, I think the X-Men film I'm in [2003’s X2: X-Men United,] is the gayest film that I've ever done. It's got a queer director, lots of queer actors in it," he tells the site. "I love the fact that something...
Later, Kodi Smit-McPhee replaced Cumming as a younger version of Kurt Wagner, portraying the teleporting mutant in X-Men: Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix. Unfortunately, we never got anything quite as memorable as the original Nightcrawler's attack on the White House.
Talking to Entertainment Weekly about his status as a queer actor, Cumming reflected on his superhero movie debut and explained why he believes the X-Men sequel is by far his "gayest film."
"Oh, I think the X-Men film I'm in [2003’s X2: X-Men United,] is the gayest film that I've ever done. It's got a queer director, lots of queer actors in it," he tells the site. "I love the fact that something...
- 6/17/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Fan-favorite “Mad Max: Fury Road” character Furiosa gets her story expanded with the prequel film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Anya Taylor-Joy takes the reins from Charlize Theron as the title character but there are many new and familiar faces popping up throughout the movie. Let’s meet them all.
Here’s the official logline: “As the world falls, young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. She will spend the rest of her life battling to get back home.”
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa “Furiosa” (Warner Bros.)
Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron in this prequel. In “Furiosa,” the titular character struggles to escape after being kidnapped by a warlord and falling in with Dementus’s biker hoard.
Taylor-Joy’s career has exploded in the last few years.
Here’s the official logline: “As the world falls, young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. She will spend the rest of her life battling to get back home.”
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa “Furiosa” (Warner Bros.)
Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron in this prequel. In “Furiosa,” the titular character struggles to escape after being kidnapped by a warlord and falling in with Dementus’s biker hoard.
Taylor-Joy’s career has exploded in the last few years.
- 5/24/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
Brian Cox is an iconic actor known for portraying the role of Logan Roy in the iconic HBO show Succession. Starring in one of the major roles, Cox portrayed the role for 6 years before the series ended in 2023.
With the actor portraying the role of William Stryker in the 2003 film X2, Cox revealed that he didn’t mind when Danny Huston took over the role for him. It seems that the actor, however, had a problem when the question about why he wasn’t selected again stuck with him.
Brian Cox as Agamemnon in Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy (2004)
Brian Cox Did Mind When He Wasn’t Asked To Reprise His Role!
Back in 2003, Cox (known for his Succession fame) portrayed the role of William Stryker in the iconic film X2. Starring alongside the likes of Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and several others, Cox had a great time while shooting the film.
With the actor portraying the role of William Stryker in the 2003 film X2, Cox revealed that he didn’t mind when Danny Huston took over the role for him. It seems that the actor, however, had a problem when the question about why he wasn’t selected again stuck with him.
Brian Cox as Agamemnon in Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy (2004)
Brian Cox Did Mind When He Wasn’t Asked To Reprise His Role!
Back in 2003, Cox (known for his Succession fame) portrayed the role of William Stryker in the iconic film X2. Starring alongside the likes of Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and several others, Cox had a great time while shooting the film.
- 5/3/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
“Tastes like chicken.” If that phrase brings to mind the evil mutant the Blob chowing down on the Wasp’s corpse, then the ending of X-Men ’97‘s eighth episode, “Tolerance Is Extinction Part One,” should send shivers down your spine.
After all, Magneto’s decision to attack the entire planet Earth in X-Men ’97 has a lot in common with the inciting event of Ultimatum, the 2009 Marvel event that somehow made the already grim and edgy Ultimate Marvel Universe even grimmer and edgier, to very mixed results.
The connections between Ultimatum and “Tolerance Is Extinction Part One” only stand out more when one considers all of the many cameos in the episode, which showed that anti-mutant bigotry isn’t just limited to the X-Men, but it affects the entire Marvel Universe.
Here’s a breakdown of all the cameos in the star-studded episode...
“Tastes like chicken.” If that phrase brings to mind the evil mutant the Blob chowing down on the Wasp’s corpse, then the ending of X-Men ’97‘s eighth episode, “Tolerance Is Extinction Part One,” should send shivers down your spine.
After all, Magneto’s decision to attack the entire planet Earth in X-Men ’97 has a lot in common with the inciting event of Ultimatum, the 2009 Marvel event that somehow made the already grim and edgy Ultimate Marvel Universe even grimmer and edgier, to very mixed results.
The connections between Ultimatum and “Tolerance Is Extinction Part One” only stand out more when one considers all of the many cameos in the episode, which showed that anti-mutant bigotry isn’t just limited to the X-Men, but it affects the entire Marvel Universe.
Here’s a breakdown of all the cameos in the star-studded episode...
- 5/2/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Spoilers for "X-Men '97" follow.
You may not remember that the original "X-Men" cartoon from 1992 kicked off a flurry of '90s Marvel cartoons sometimes known as "The Marvel Animated Universe." This universe is less well known than the contemporary DC Animated Universe ("Batman: The Animated Series" up to "Justice League Unlimited"). The DC cartoons were overseen by a single creative team, so the connections were organic and culminated in story arcs. The Marvel cartoons, though? They all aired simultaneously (rather than in succession like the DC ones) and had different creators, so the most intersection was occasional crossovers.
"X-Men '97" remains laser-focused on the marvelous mutants, but it hasn't been shy about including cameos from other corners of the Marvel Comics setting. Episode 6, "Lifedeath – Part 2" featured Ronan The Accuser (you might remember him as the villain in "Guardians of the Galaxy"). Episode 7, "Bright Eyes," saw Rogue butt heads with Captain America.
You may not remember that the original "X-Men" cartoon from 1992 kicked off a flurry of '90s Marvel cartoons sometimes known as "The Marvel Animated Universe." This universe is less well known than the contemporary DC Animated Universe ("Batman: The Animated Series" up to "Justice League Unlimited"). The DC cartoons were overseen by a single creative team, so the connections were organic and culminated in story arcs. The Marvel cartoons, though? They all aired simultaneously (rather than in succession like the DC ones) and had different creators, so the most intersection was occasional crossovers.
"X-Men '97" remains laser-focused on the marvelous mutants, but it hasn't been shy about including cameos from other corners of the Marvel Comics setting. Episode 6, "Lifedeath – Part 2" featured Ronan The Accuser (you might remember him as the villain in "Guardians of the Galaxy"). Episode 7, "Bright Eyes," saw Rogue butt heads with Captain America.
- 5/1/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Deadpool & Wolverine is rapidly approaching and new promo art from the movie puts the Merc with the Mouth and his bonkers Variants front and centre.
We have hi-res shots of Kidpool, Babypool, Dogpool, and Headpool (who is rumoured to be the severed head of Weapon XI from X-Men Origins: Wolverine). None of them have been showcased in the movie's trailers, suggesting the plan is for the Variants to be - mostly - kept under wraps.
There's also a great shot of Hugh Jackman suited up as Wolverine and lots of eye-catching pieces with the McU's "Best Bubs" striking different poses together.
While we've now seen plenty of Wade Wilson's Variants, chances are the movie's biggest cameos will be kept under wraps until post-release.
One actor we can seemingly forget about seeing in Deadpool & Wolverine is X2: X-Men United star Brian Cox. Asked by The Starting Line if he's...
We have hi-res shots of Kidpool, Babypool, Dogpool, and Headpool (who is rumoured to be the severed head of Weapon XI from X-Men Origins: Wolverine). None of them have been showcased in the movie's trailers, suggesting the plan is for the Variants to be - mostly - kept under wraps.
There's also a great shot of Hugh Jackman suited up as Wolverine and lots of eye-catching pieces with the McU's "Best Bubs" striking different poses together.
While we've now seen plenty of Wade Wilson's Variants, chances are the movie's biggest cameos will be kept under wraps until post-release.
One actor we can seemingly forget about seeing in Deadpool & Wolverine is X2: X-Men United star Brian Cox. Asked by The Starting Line if he's...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
If you’ve been paying attention, you know the biggest superhero movie of the year, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ is almost here. It’s bringing Deadpool into the MCU and aims to restore fans’ faith after a few disappointing releases in the past two years.
Apart from being a Deadpool flick, fans are hyped about the possible cameos and appearances from different characters, with rumors swirling about over 20 people making a return, although only a few are seen in the trailers.
There were also rumors suggesting that Brian Cox might reprise his role as William Stryker in the film. Cox portrayed the antagonist in ‘X2’ before the role was taken over by Danny Huston in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’ In the movies, Stryker is depicted as a military scientist who conducts experiments on mutants to develop potent weapons and control methods. Cox addressed the speculation about his potential return in an interview with The Starting Line Podcast.
Apart from being a Deadpool flick, fans are hyped about the possible cameos and appearances from different characters, with rumors swirling about over 20 people making a return, although only a few are seen in the trailers.
There were also rumors suggesting that Brian Cox might reprise his role as William Stryker in the film. Cox portrayed the antagonist in ‘X2’ before the role was taken over by Danny Huston in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’ In the movies, Stryker is depicted as a military scientist who conducts experiments on mutants to develop potent weapons and control methods. Cox addressed the speculation about his potential return in an interview with The Starting Line Podcast.
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
By now if you’re not living under a rock, you’re aware that the biggest superhero cinematic event of the year is coming close to release – ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ The movie is set to introduce Deadpool to the MCU, and it’s also supposed to restore some of the faith in the MCU following a series of flops released in the last 2 years.
Other than being a Deadpool movie, fans are excited about the prospect of various cameos and variants both rumored and confirmed to take part in the movie. There are over 20 people rumored to return to the film, but only some of them can be seen in the trailers.
Brian Cox’s William Stryker was likewise rumored to take part in the film. Cox played the antagonist in ‘X2’ until the role eventually transitioned to Danny Huston in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’ In the movies, he is portrayed...
Other than being a Deadpool movie, fans are excited about the prospect of various cameos and variants both rumored and confirmed to take part in the movie. There are over 20 people rumored to return to the film, but only some of them can be seen in the trailers.
Brian Cox’s William Stryker was likewise rumored to take part in the film. Cox played the antagonist in ‘X2’ until the role eventually transitioned to Danny Huston in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’ In the movies, he is portrayed...
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The latest trailer for "Deadpool & Wolverine" suggests the movie might be even more of a cameo-fest than we'd previously predicted.
Hugh Jackman is back as Logan, of course, and he's bringing leftover characters from the erstwhile 20th Century Fox's Marvel Universe. We already knew Elektra (Jennifer Garner), Pyro (Aaron Stanford), and Toad would be back. So will Wolverine's archenemy Sabretooth, perhaps finally giving Logan a chance at closure.
Around the 1:50 minute mark of the new trailer, you were probably focused on the decapitated head of a Giant Man variant (his rotting skull concealed within his ant-styled helmet). I'm much more curious about the characters standing beneath this makeshift base, who look to be familiar (mutant) faces from previous "X-Men" films: Yuriko Oyama/Lady Deathstrike from "X2" and Azazel from "X-Men: First Class."
Both are seen at too far a distance to determine if their previous actors...
Hugh Jackman is back as Logan, of course, and he's bringing leftover characters from the erstwhile 20th Century Fox's Marvel Universe. We already knew Elektra (Jennifer Garner), Pyro (Aaron Stanford), and Toad would be back. So will Wolverine's archenemy Sabretooth, perhaps finally giving Logan a chance at closure.
Around the 1:50 minute mark of the new trailer, you were probably focused on the decapitated head of a Giant Man variant (his rotting skull concealed within his ant-styled helmet). I'm much more curious about the characters standing beneath this makeshift base, who look to be familiar (mutant) faces from previous "X-Men" films: Yuriko Oyama/Lady Deathstrike from "X2" and Azazel from "X-Men: First Class."
Both are seen at too far a distance to determine if their previous actors...
- 4/23/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The world went crazy with the recent trailer drop of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s upcoming MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine. With some iconic throwbacks to past events in the MCU to bringing in characters from the X-Men franchise, the trailer has shown it all.
Alongside the thrills of the movie, a still from Deadpool & Wolverine also suggested the appearance of five X-Men characters in the film. With some actors allegedly reprising their roles while some X-Men characters are making their on-screen debut, here’s what we know about the characters who show up in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Deadpool and Wolverine jump into a portal in Deadpool 3
5 X-Men Characters Who Were Allegedly Seen In Deadpool 3 Trailer
With a plethora of characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Deadpool & Wolverine open the door for X-Men characters to jump into the realm of Marvel. Having to keep track of hundreds of characters,...
Alongside the thrills of the movie, a still from Deadpool & Wolverine also suggested the appearance of five X-Men characters in the film. With some actors allegedly reprising their roles while some X-Men characters are making their on-screen debut, here’s what we know about the characters who show up in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Deadpool and Wolverine jump into a portal in Deadpool 3
5 X-Men Characters Who Were Allegedly Seen In Deadpool 3 Trailer
With a plethora of characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Deadpool & Wolverine open the door for X-Men characters to jump into the realm of Marvel. Having to keep track of hundreds of characters,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Mutants in the Marvel Universe have always had a very dodgy history with artificial intelligence. The first problem that they faced was mutant-hunting robots called Sentinels, which seemed to go through an upgrade every few years. Now, a cosmic entity called Dominion threatens the mutant population, one who is destined to wipe them out. However, introducing this new cosmic entity inadvertently set up the next big villain who could make their way to the MCU in the wake of Avengers: Secret Wars.
Deadpool and Wolverine
Given that the X-Men will be making their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is safe to say that after Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel Studios will be making a lot more mutant-focused content, and while earth-bound villains like Bolivar Trask, Magneto, and William Stryker could be great villains, eventually scaling to cosmic threats like the Shi’ar Empire and Dominion could chart out a well planned cinematic universe,...
Deadpool and Wolverine
Given that the X-Men will be making their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is safe to say that after Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel Studios will be making a lot more mutant-focused content, and while earth-bound villains like Bolivar Trask, Magneto, and William Stryker could be great villains, eventually scaling to cosmic threats like the Shi’ar Empire and Dominion could chart out a well planned cinematic universe,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
5 Extremely Controversial X-Men Villains That Marvel Will Never Even Dare to Bring to the Big Screen
In the diverse and wide Marvel Universe, X-Men stand out not only for their unique powers but also for the diverse array of villains that have challenged the mutant heroes over the years. With their long-awaited debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans are now anticipating seeing the superheroes along with their adversaries gracing the silver screen.
However, despite the optimism, certain characters may unlikely make the transition to the big screen, primarily due to their controversial nature.
X-Men: The Animated Series
From characters with problematic real-world associations to those whose stories demand substantial alteration for mainstream appeal, certain X-Men villains seem destined to remain confined to the pages of comic books. Following are some of these villains that Marvel may hesitate to bring to the big screen due to the complexities that surround these characters.
Ahab
Dr. Roderick Campbell, aka Captain Ahab, was not truly introduced as a villain in the comics.
However, despite the optimism, certain characters may unlikely make the transition to the big screen, primarily due to their controversial nature.
X-Men: The Animated Series
From characters with problematic real-world associations to those whose stories demand substantial alteration for mainstream appeal, certain X-Men villains seem destined to remain confined to the pages of comic books. Following are some of these villains that Marvel may hesitate to bring to the big screen due to the complexities that surround these characters.
Ahab
Dr. Roderick Campbell, aka Captain Ahab, was not truly introduced as a villain in the comics.
- 2/17/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
We still remember how, back in 2021, we all anticipated ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and expected all the cameos and special returns. Even though some of them weren’t officially confirmed, the majority of reports turned out to be true back then. Then, in 2022, we all expected ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ to be another cameo-fest, which turned out to be true in one way, but not entirely like in Spider-Man’s case.
You know the saying: history always repeats itself. So now, we are all looking forward to ‘Deadpool 3,’ which will feature some already confirmed special returns, but of course, there are always rumors and reports that there will be many more. How many of those rumors are true? Only time will tell. Until then, another rumor from a known leaker has surfaced on the internet, teasing one more special return for the upcoming ‘Deadpool’ threequel.
The...
You know the saying: history always repeats itself. So now, we are all looking forward to ‘Deadpool 3,’ which will feature some already confirmed special returns, but of course, there are always rumors and reports that there will be many more. How many of those rumors are true? Only time will tell. Until then, another rumor from a known leaker has surfaced on the internet, teasing one more special return for the upcoming ‘Deadpool’ threequel.
The...
- 9/7/2023
- by Lukas Abramovich
- Comic Basics
Rebecca Romijn’s tenure as Raven Darkhölme a.k.a. Mystique in the “X-Men” franchise included four feature films (and an uncredited cameo in a fifth) and two male directors who went on to be accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate set behavior.
Bryan Singer directed Romijn in “X-Men,” “X2” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” while Brett Ratner took over filmmaking duties on “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Several men have accused Singer of sexual assault, while various “X-Men” actors have called Singer unprofessional on set. High-profile actors such as Olivia Munn, Elliot Page and Natasha Henstridge have alleged Ratner sexually harassed them and acted rudely toward them on set.
Despite many actors coming out publicly against Singer and Ratner over the years, Romijn has never joined the chorus of voices. Why? She told The Independent in a new interview that she’s remained silent because she has nothing else to add on the topics.
Bryan Singer directed Romijn in “X-Men,” “X2” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” while Brett Ratner took over filmmaking duties on “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Several men have accused Singer of sexual assault, while various “X-Men” actors have called Singer unprofessional on set. High-profile actors such as Olivia Munn, Elliot Page and Natasha Henstridge have alleged Ratner sexually harassed them and acted rudely toward them on set.
Despite many actors coming out publicly against Singer and Ratner over the years, Romijn has never joined the chorus of voices. Why? She told The Independent in a new interview that she’s remained silent because she has nothing else to add on the topics.
- 7/5/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
X2: X-Men United Adapted The God Loves, Man Kills Marvel Comic Arc, But It's Missing One Key Element
"X2: X-Men United" was released 20 years ago, and it remains easily the best of the original "X-Men" trilogy and one of the first hints that superhero movies were a Hollywood heavyweight. Even so, "X2" isn't free of the sin that many adaptations commit. Namely, not honoring the source material's spirit.
The most influential "X-Men" writer is Chris Claremont. He wrote the series from 1975 to 1991, rescuing the comic from obscurity in the process. He also gave the setting the political backbone for which it's now known. Stan Lee retroactively claimed he based Professor X and Magneto on Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, but read his "X-Men" stories and you won't find credence for that or much of a bite at all. Lee was, in the words of "Marvel Comics: The Untold Story" author Sean Howe, "a master fence-sitter."
Claremont, though, had a firmer spine. Magneto being a Holocaust survivor?...
The most influential "X-Men" writer is Chris Claremont. He wrote the series from 1975 to 1991, rescuing the comic from obscurity in the process. He also gave the setting the political backbone for which it's now known. Stan Lee retroactively claimed he based Professor X and Magneto on Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, but read his "X-Men" stories and you won't find credence for that or much of a bite at all. Lee was, in the words of "Marvel Comics: The Untold Story" author Sean Howe, "a master fence-sitter."
Claremont, though, had a firmer spine. Magneto being a Holocaust survivor?...
- 5/3/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Even two decades after their release, the original "X-Men" movies remain gems of the superhero genre. They are bold, ambitious, unique movies -- the first two anyway -- with exquisite casting and poignant stories of bigotry and tolerance. They also gave us Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen in tremendous roles that have defined their respective characters, delivering a grounded look that, for better or worse, established a certain superhero style that still resonates to this very day.
After the success of "X-Men" in 2000, "X2: X-Men United" went even bigger and better, with louder action set pieces, more mutants, and a classic story of old enemies banding together to face one hell of a villain.
Perhaps no aspect of this movie feels more miraculous in 2023 than the character of William Stryker, the main antagonist of the film. Aside from having Logan Roy from "Succession" as the bad guy, the...
After the success of "X-Men" in 2000, "X2: X-Men United" went even bigger and better, with louder action set pieces, more mutants, and a classic story of old enemies banding together to face one hell of a villain.
Perhaps no aspect of this movie feels more miraculous in 2023 than the character of William Stryker, the main antagonist of the film. Aside from having Logan Roy from "Succession" as the bad guy, the...
- 5/2/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
It is remarkably difficult to picture now, but there was a time when superhero movies were not the dominant force in Hollywood. They were, at best, a fluke when they worked. Marvel only gained its first mainstream hit with "Blade" in 1998 and, frankly, its $131 million global haul is very modest by modern standards. That movie, however, opened the door for 2000's "X-Men," which is arguably the watershed moment in superhero movie history, with "Spider-Man" blowing the door wide open in 2002.
"X-Men" taking in nearly $300 million worldwide against a $75 million budget gave 20th Century Fox confidence to move forward with a sequel almost right away, and that sequel would arrive in 2003 in the form of "X2," aka "X2: X-Men United." In every conceivable way,...
It is remarkably difficult to picture now, but there was a time when superhero movies were not the dominant force in Hollywood. They were, at best, a fluke when they worked. Marvel only gained its first mainstream hit with "Blade" in 1998 and, frankly, its $131 million global haul is very modest by modern standards. That movie, however, opened the door for 2000's "X-Men," which is arguably the watershed moment in superhero movie history, with "Spider-Man" blowing the door wide open in 2002.
"X-Men" taking in nearly $300 million worldwide against a $75 million budget gave 20th Century Fox confidence to move forward with a sequel almost right away, and that sequel would arrive in 2003 in the form of "X2," aka "X2: X-Men United." In every conceivable way,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Director Bryan Singer has had quite the fall from grace, with his entire reputation–whatever it really was–dismantled soon after numerous accusations of sexual misconduct came out in the mid-2010s. But there are still some that defend Bryan Singer, like actor Brian Cox, who worked with him on X2.
In a new interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Cox–who played William Stryker in the 2003 sequel X2–came to the defense of the normally defenseless Bryan Singer, also praising the movie (a far less bold move). “I’m biased, but I think of all the X-Men movies, that’s probably the best one…It’s my favorite of those films.” Cox added, “One of his great things was that when he came to a new set, he would have to rethink it…He’d have a thought, and then have to rethink [the scene]. So that was always a difficult transition for him.
In a new interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Cox–who played William Stryker in the 2003 sequel X2–came to the defense of the normally defenseless Bryan Singer, also praising the movie (a far less bold move). “I’m biased, but I think of all the X-Men movies, that’s probably the best one…It’s my favorite of those films.” Cox added, “One of his great things was that when he came to a new set, he would have to rethink it…He’d have a thought, and then have to rethink [the scene]. So that was always a difficult transition for him.
- 2/6/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
If you are looking for a perfect mix of humor, action, and cold savagery, then you should consider watching the Deadpool movies in order. Owing to the brilliant execution of the character by Ryan Reynolds and the great chemistry shared by him with his costar Morena Baccarin, the movie series has become almost a household name.
As a part of 20th Century Fox’s X-men series, the Deadpool film series began with the release of “Deadpool.”
Deadpool’s first film was released in 2016 and is based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name. Being one of the important parts of the X-men franchise, it was produced with an estimated budget of 58 million and earned a gross of 782.6 million worldwide.
You will be surprised to see how unabashedly funny the action movie “Deadpool” is. The love story twist in this superhero film gives the movie a solid emotional core.
As a part of 20th Century Fox’s X-men series, the Deadpool film series began with the release of “Deadpool.”
Deadpool’s first film was released in 2016 and is based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name. Being one of the important parts of the X-men franchise, it was produced with an estimated budget of 58 million and earned a gross of 782.6 million worldwide.
You will be surprised to see how unabashedly funny the action movie “Deadpool” is. The love story twist in this superhero film gives the movie a solid emotional core.
- 12/22/2022
- by Israr
- buddytv.com
The new Wolverine deepfake video is freaking me out, man. We’ve seen uncanny deepfakes with people taking on the guise of Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves, but the latest video from stryder HD is pushing the limits of my ability to sort fact from fiction. In the new Wolverine deepfake video, Henry Cavill replaces Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. They look eerily similar to one another, even when displayed side-by-side.
In the video, Cavill replaces Hugh Jackman’s Logan in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In the scene, Cavill’s Logan exchanges heated words with Danny Huston as William Stryker. It’s almost impossible to see where Jackman ends, and Cavill begins. It’s terrifyingly cool, in a “we’re heading toward the downfall of society where people can deepfake anything” sort of way.
Unfortunately, this might be the only time we see Cavill playing a superhero for quite some time. After a spot of confusion,...
In the video, Cavill replaces Hugh Jackman’s Logan in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In the scene, Cavill’s Logan exchanges heated words with Danny Huston as William Stryker. It’s almost impossible to see where Jackman ends, and Cavill begins. It’s terrifyingly cool, in a “we’re heading toward the downfall of society where people can deepfake anything” sort of way.
Unfortunately, this might be the only time we see Cavill playing a superhero for quite some time. After a spot of confusion,...
- 12/20/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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