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Josh Holloway says he was originally cast as Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

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During an interview with Digital Spy, Lost and Colony actor Josh Holloway has revealed that he was originally cast as Remy LeBeau, a.k.a. the fan favourite mutant Gambit, in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine, only to find himself replaced by Taylor Kitsch when the studio wanted to go younger with the character. “I actually screen-tested with […]

Deadpool 2 gets a batch of new images and an illustrated poster

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With Deadpool 2 set to arrive in cinemas next week, four new images have arrived online for the upcoming superhero sequel featuring Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), Weasel (T.J. Miller), Russell (Julian Dennison), and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand); check them out here along with a new poster… SEE ALSO: Deadpool’s T.J. Miller won’t return as Weasel […]

Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds hasn’t given up hope of a Hugh Jackman Wolverine return

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Despite Hugh Jackman deciding to call it a day with Logan, and the X-Men franchise’s time at Fox drawing to a close with the impending Disney acquisition, it seems that Ryan Reynolds hasn’t given up hope of convincing Jackman of one final Wolverine appearance alongside his Merc with a Mouth. “He’s alive and well in […]

Deadpool drops double entendres in first Deadpool 2 clip as Wade Wilson guest stars in Celine Dion’s new music video

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The first clip has arrived online for the hotly-anticipated superhero sequel Deadpool 2, which sees Deadpool teaming up with Domino in an attempt to take down Cable; watch it below along with a music video for Celine Dion’s ‘Ashes’ guest starring the Merc with a Mouth… SEE ALSO: Ryan Reynolds on whether the R-rated Deadpool […]

Diamond announces San Diego Comic-Con exclusive comics and collectibles

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Diamond Comic Distributors has revealed a range of SDCC exclusive comic books and collectibles which includes variants of several popular Marvel, Archaia, and Image titles, a Superman Vinimate, a Grey Hulk Statue, a White Phoenix Statue, an X-23 statue, a Harley Quinn green and purple figure, a Pop! Vinyl Black Bolt and Lockjaw 2-pack, and a […]

Ryan Reynolds on whether the R-rated Deadpool will survive the Disney/Fox deal

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Ryan Reynolds has commented on if the R-rated Deadpool franchise will make it through the Disney/Fox merger. Family-friendly Disney doesn’t seem like the most obvious place for the foul-mouthed and violent Deadpool franchise but a solution will have to found should the much talked about deal transpire. Speaking to EW about if fans should be […]

X-Men producer confirms Channing Tatum’s Gambit is still in the works

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One of the producers of the X-Men franchise has confirmed that the Channing Tatum-led Gambit movie is still alive. News that Disney might be purchasing 20th Century Fox and therefore acquiring their X-Men and other Marvel-related properties has, of course, excited a lot of fans. But it has also cast some doubt on the Fox […]