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Fox sets release dates for two new Marvel movies and Predator sequel, moves Gambit and Alien: Covenant

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Following the success of Deadpool, 20th Century Fox looks to be laying out its plans for its future Marvel slate, with BoxOffice reporting that the studio has set dates for two as-yet-untitled superhero movies on October 6th 2017 and January 12th 2018. Furthermore, the X-Men spinoff movie Gambit has been removed from its original October […]

The Week in Spandex – Justice League, Batman v Superman, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Daredevil, The Punisher, Iron Fist, Deadpool, X-Men: Apocalypse, Batman: The Killing Joke and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Gotham, Powerless, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Cosmic Clash, Batman: The Killing Joke, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of […]

Sophie Turner on how her Jean Grey differs from Famke Janssen’s in X-Men: Apocalypse

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This May, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner will join the X-Men universe when she takes over the role of Jean Grey from Famke Janssen in X-Men: Apocalypse, and speaking to Entertainment Weekly the actress has discussed how her interpretation will differ from her predecessor. “The difference between this and Famke’s Jean Grey is she’s […]

Deadpool crosses $500 million worldwide

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With its third weekend approaching, 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool has passed a box office milestone, with the film crossing the half-billion mark worldwide, having pulled in $513 million around the globe so far. Deadpool is the highest-grossing instalment of the X-Men franchise in North America, but trails X-Men: Days of Future Past globally, with the Bryan […]

Details on Ryan Reynolds and Tim Miller’s pay for Deadpool revealed

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20th Century Fox’s Deadpool has been a massive hit for the studio, with the film closing in on $500 million and expected to reach as high as $800 million before its run comes to an end. In a piece over at The Hollywood Reporter, details of the pay cheques for leading man Ryan Reynolds and […]

Deadpool launches a last minute ‘For Your Consideration’ campaign for the Oscars

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With the voting for the 88th Academy Awards drawing to a close ahead of Sunday’s ceremony, 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool is making a last minute plea to the Academy voters, with Ryan Reynolds taking to Twitter to share a ‘For Your Considerbation’ poster for the film. Take a look… SEE ALSO: Stan Lee has one […]

Stan Lee has one complaint about his Deadpool cameo

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Spoilers for Stan Lee’s Deadpool cameo follow… Unless you’re one of the few people yet to see Deadpool, you’ll have no doubt caught Marvel legend Stan Lee’s latest cameo in the blockbuster X-Men spinoff, where he pops up as the DJ in a strip club. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly at The Big Bang Theory’s 200th […]

X-Men series Legion adds Amber Midthunder

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According to Deadline, Amber Midthunder is the latest addition to the cast of FX’s Legion, an upcoming TV series set in the X-Men universe. The actress has joined the project to play Kerry, “a woman of action with a childlike sense of wonder.” The article also describes her as “a true savant,” who has lived […]

Deadpool retains top spot at the box office, becomes North America’s highest-grossing X-Men movie

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Well, you can chalk up another record for Deadpool. Having held onto top spot at the U.S. box office, adding $55 million in its second weekend, the film has now become the highest-grossing X-Men movie in North America. Deadpool has earned $235.39 in the States after 10 days, surpassing the domestic totals set by X-Men: […]