The two buzziest TV shows of 2024 so far are FX's "Shōgun," adapting James Clavell's 1975 book about an Englishman who winds up in 17th century Japan from novel to miniseries, and "X-Men '97," a revival of every millennial's favorite "X-Men" cartoon from 1992. But what if I told you there was a comic out there which combined the thrills of both these shows into one?
That comic is Hiroaki Samura's samurai manga "Blade of the Immortal." Set during Japan's Edo period, the titular immortal is Manji, a ronin with a checkered past. So checkered, in fact, that he was cursed by a witch with kessen-chū — "bloodworms," or grubs infused in his body that enable him to heal from almost any injury and keep Manji in his physical prime.
If you've been watching "Shōgun," you'll know how important honorable death was to warriors in feudal Japan, so Manji's immortality is not a gift.
That comic is Hiroaki Samura's samurai manga "Blade of the Immortal." Set during Japan's Edo period, the titular immortal is Manji, a ronin with a checkered past. So checkered, in fact, that he was cursed by a witch with kessen-chū — "bloodworms," or grubs infused in his body that enable him to heal from almost any injury and keep Manji in his physical prime.
If you've been watching "Shōgun," you'll know how important honorable death was to warriors in feudal Japan, so Manji's immortality is not a gift.
- 5/7/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
X-Men '97 Cameo Gets Fans Hopeful for Another '90s Marvel Series Reboot - Main Image
The eighth episode of X-Men ‘97 brought the suspense for what will happen to our mutant heroes and left fans excited for what’s next in Marvel Animation.
[Spoiler Warning For Episode 8 Of X-men '97]
Towards the end of Tolerance is Extinction, Pt. 1, Magneto unleashes a massive electromagnetic wave all over the planet to stop the Prime Sentinels from attacking the mutants. Elsewhere on earth, various characters felt the wide-reaching impact of Magneto’s anger, including the Silver Samurai (Japan) and Omega Red (presumably in Russia).
Both characters are connected to the X-Men lore and have appeared in X-Men: The Animated Series, so their cameos may or may not hold any meaning for future seasons. However, one cameo surprisingly came swinging in, teasing fans about the possibility of another classic series reboot.
Related: X-Men '97 Season 2 Receives Promising Update...
The eighth episode of X-Men ‘97 brought the suspense for what will happen to our mutant heroes and left fans excited for what’s next in Marvel Animation.
[Spoiler Warning For Episode 8 Of X-men '97]
Towards the end of Tolerance is Extinction, Pt. 1, Magneto unleashes a massive electromagnetic wave all over the planet to stop the Prime Sentinels from attacking the mutants. Elsewhere on earth, various characters felt the wide-reaching impact of Magneto’s anger, including the Silver Samurai (Japan) and Omega Red (presumably in Russia).
Both characters are connected to the X-Men lore and have appeared in X-Men: The Animated Series, so their cameos may or may not hold any meaning for future seasons. However, one cameo surprisingly came swinging in, teasing fans about the possibility of another classic series reboot.
Related: X-Men '97 Season 2 Receives Promising Update...
- 5/6/2024
- EpicStream
Hugh Jackman will be returning to the role of Logan a.k.a Wolverine and will be making his MCU debut with the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. The actor shares the screen with Ryan Reynolds and it will be the first official appearance of mutants in the MCU. Jackman was last seen in 2017’s Logan, after which he retired from the role.
Since the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine dropped, fans have been speculating which variant of Logan Jackman will be playing. The trailer hinted at Wolverine being from a universe that let his world down and Jackman can be seen being regretful for the wrongs he has done. While fans speculated if he played the Logan from X-Men ‘97, an industry insider had a different answer.
Fans Speculate That Hugh Jackman’s Logan Is The Same From X-Men ‘97 Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
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Since the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine dropped, fans have been speculating which variant of Logan Jackman will be playing. The trailer hinted at Wolverine being from a universe that let his world down and Jackman can be seen being regretful for the wrongs he has done. While fans speculated if he played the Logan from X-Men ‘97, an industry insider had a different answer.
Fans Speculate That Hugh Jackman’s Logan Is The Same From X-Men ‘97 Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
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- 5/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Deadpool & Wolverine is highly anticipated this year, set to bring Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine together on-screen. With Wolverine making his iconic comeback, the movie might end up bringing other intriguing characters from the X-Men Universe.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
Dafne Keen, who portrayed Laura Kinney / X-23 in Logan has been making headlines for her MCU debut with the upcoming movie. While a confirmation is yet to be made, it looks like she’s not denying the rumors either!
Dafne Keen Subtly Addressed Her Link With Deadpool & Wolverine
Speculation about cameo appearances from the X-Men universe in Deadpool & Wolverine is buzzing across the internet. One revelation includes Dafne Keen reprising her X-23 role (she played in 2017’s Logan) in the upcoming project. Keen’s X-23 is Wolverine’s biological daughter, who was created with his DNA.
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Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
Dafne Keen, who portrayed Laura Kinney / X-23 in Logan has been making headlines for her MCU debut with the upcoming movie. While a confirmation is yet to be made, it looks like she’s not denying the rumors either!
Dafne Keen Subtly Addressed Her Link With Deadpool & Wolverine
Speculation about cameo appearances from the X-Men universe in Deadpool & Wolverine is buzzing across the internet. One revelation includes Dafne Keen reprising her X-23 role (she played in 2017’s Logan) in the upcoming project. Keen’s X-23 is Wolverine’s biological daughter, who was created with his DNA.
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- 5/6/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Lex Luthor once said “If man won’t kill God, the Devil will do it!” in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Well, the sentence seems extremely true for David Corenswet and James Gunn as Superman’s suit for James Gunn’s upcoming Superman was revealed moments ago.
Zack Snyder, the former director at Dceu was known for his iconic costumes and suits and it seems that the devil is indeed trying to kill god. Having butchered Superman’s suit, here’s what people have to say after seeing the symbol of hope on Corenswet’s costume!
Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/ Superman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
The “S” In Superman’s Suit Stands For “Sub-par”
Although this is not a rant on James Gunn’s Superman, we are here to tell you that the people do not like the suit either. With Zack Snyder creating art...
Zack Snyder, the former director at Dceu was known for his iconic costumes and suits and it seems that the devil is indeed trying to kill god. Having butchered Superman’s suit, here’s what people have to say after seeing the symbol of hope on Corenswet’s costume!
Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/ Superman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
The “S” In Superman’s Suit Stands For “Sub-par”
Although this is not a rant on James Gunn’s Superman, we are here to tell you that the people do not like the suit either. With Zack Snyder creating art...
- 5/6/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Exclusive: James McAvoy’s directorial debut, which we revealed last fall, has set lead cast and is heading to the Cannes market with Bankside and UTA Independent Film Group.
BAFTA winner McAvoy will take on a supporting role in the movie, which will be led by BAFTA-nominated How To Have Sex breakout Samuel Bottomley and newcomer Séamus McLean Ross, who is currently filming on Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Currently titled California Schemin’ (working title), the film will chart the true story of two Scottish lads from Dundee who conned the international music industry by adopting American accents and pretending to be established Californian rap duo, Silibil N’ Brains.
In the late 90’s, Gavin Bain (McLean Ross) and Billy Boyd (Bottomley) had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the ‘wrong’ accents so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. McAvoy’s movie will show how the...
BAFTA winner McAvoy will take on a supporting role in the movie, which will be led by BAFTA-nominated How To Have Sex breakout Samuel Bottomley and newcomer Séamus McLean Ross, who is currently filming on Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Currently titled California Schemin’ (working title), the film will chart the true story of two Scottish lads from Dundee who conned the international music industry by adopting American accents and pretending to be established Californian rap duo, Silibil N’ Brains.
In the late 90’s, Gavin Bain (McLean Ross) and Billy Boyd (Bottomley) had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the ‘wrong’ accents so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. McAvoy’s movie will show how the...
- 5/6/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Do you enjoy the movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? If so, you may be familiar with Ross Marquand as the actor who took on the role of the villainous Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. But did you know that he is also currently voicing Charles Xavier in the latest of Beau DeMayo’s animated series, X-Men ’97?
Fans can look forward to hearing Marquand’s voice in the Disney+ series. Recently, a number of years in his career—starting with his time as Aaron on The Walking Dead, which preceded his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—have been discussed in the ComicBook Phase Zero podcast.
Charles Xavier in X-Men ’97
Marquand has portrayed a variety of characters since 2017, including Infinity Ultron in What If..?, Professor X in X-Men ’97, Ultron in Avengers: Damage Control, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The hardest thing for Marquand,...
Fans can look forward to hearing Marquand’s voice in the Disney+ series. Recently, a number of years in his career—starting with his time as Aaron on The Walking Dead, which preceded his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—have been discussed in the ComicBook Phase Zero podcast.
Charles Xavier in X-Men ’97
Marquand has portrayed a variety of characters since 2017, including Infinity Ultron in What If..?, Professor X in X-Men ’97, Ultron in Avengers: Damage Control, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The hardest thing for Marquand,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Has there ever been a more bonkers superhero than Deadpool? Equal parts violent and zany, this lethal mercenary, also known as the "Merc with a Mouth," first appeared in the "New Mutants" comic series in December 1990, albeit as a villain. Created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza, Deadpool (aka Wade Wilson) went on to star in his own mini-series. He eventually gained notoriety for his dark humor, meta-commentary, and affinity for breaking the fourth wall. Over the years, Deadpool has teamed up with or battled alongside Marvel's hero gallery and has since become one of the brand's most popular characters. In fact, according to Gitnux Marketdata Report, he's the most liked character on Facebook. So take that, Iron Man!
The release of 2016's "Deadpool," starring Ryan Reynolds as Wilson, further cemented the character's popularity. Uniquely, this was the actor's second stint in the role, though the less said about his...
The release of 2016's "Deadpool," starring Ryan Reynolds as Wilson, further cemented the character's popularity. Uniquely, this was the actor's second stint in the role, though the less said about his...
- 5/6/2024
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
The scoops never stop coming in for Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine. Several scoopers have reported the appearance of one crucial character from the original X-Men movies, specifically from Logan. It is reported that Dafne Keen’s Laura Kinney / X-23 will appear in the film alongside a bunch of other superheroes to fight Cassandra Nova’s league of supervillains. Keen herself has hinted at her potential role in the film in a recent interview.
Dafne Keen’s X-23 aka Laura Kinney from Logan is expected to make an appearance in Deadpool 3
Her somewhat cryptic answer to the question about her appearance has given fans some hope to see her in Deadpool 3. Interestingly, Channing Tatum’s Gambit and Jennifer Garner’s Elektra are two other characters who are reported to appear alongside X-23 in the film.
Fans Are Convinced Hugh Jackman’s Daughter From Logan...
Dafne Keen’s X-23 aka Laura Kinney from Logan is expected to make an appearance in Deadpool 3
Her somewhat cryptic answer to the question about her appearance has given fans some hope to see her in Deadpool 3. Interestingly, Channing Tatum’s Gambit and Jennifer Garner’s Elektra are two other characters who are reported to appear alongside X-23 in the film.
Fans Are Convinced Hugh Jackman’s Daughter From Logan...
- 5/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Is Marvel combatting superhero fatigue by incorporating aspects of classic cinema? Not yet apparently, but Ryan Reynolds seemed very interested in doing so at one point. Speaking to Empire for a cover feature on “Deadpool & Wolverine” in next week’s issue, Reynolds told them his first pitch to Kevin Feige for the film was a “‘Rashomon’ story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together, but told from three completely different perspectives.”
For context, “Rashomon” is a 1950 Jidaigeki drama from Akira Kurosawa that was the first Japanese film to receive international acclaim, winning the Golden Lion at the 1951 Venice Film Festival, as well as an Honorary Oscar in 1952. The film tells the story of how a samurai was murdered, multiple times through multiple vantage points. Its plot has been repurposed in a number of films and television series over the decades including “The Outrage,” “Courage Under Fire,...
For context, “Rashomon” is a 1950 Jidaigeki drama from Akira Kurosawa that was the first Japanese film to receive international acclaim, winning the Golden Lion at the 1951 Venice Film Festival, as well as an Honorary Oscar in 1952. The film tells the story of how a samurai was murdered, multiple times through multiple vantage points. Its plot has been repurposed in a number of films and television series over the decades including “The Outrage,” “Courage Under Fire,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ movie stands out as a pivotal MCU release for numerous reasons. Anticipation is soaring as it marks Deadpool’s entry into the MCU, promises the inclusion of Wolverine and a plethora of cameos, and notably, it’s the MCU’s inaugural “R” rated venture.
However, despite the excitement, Reynolds disclosed in a recent Empire interview that not all initial concepts for the film came to fruition.
Ryan seemed to want to make a big movie in a small way, but Feige didn’t think it would work out.
It was a Rashomon story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together, but told from three completely different perspectives. It was a way to make a large-scale movie in a very small way. I went back to the drawing board, and I wrote up about 18 different treatments. Some of them almost like a Sundance film,...
However, despite the excitement, Reynolds disclosed in a recent Empire interview that not all initial concepts for the film came to fruition.
Ryan seemed to want to make a big movie in a small way, but Feige didn’t think it would work out.
It was a Rashomon story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together, but told from three completely different perspectives. It was a way to make a large-scale movie in a very small way. I went back to the drawing board, and I wrote up about 18 different treatments. Some of them almost like a Sundance film,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is currently the most important MCU release for several reasons. The movie is generating incredible amounts of hype due to being the movie that brings Deadpool to the MCU, having Wolverine and lots of cameos in it, and being the MCU’s first “R” rated movie.
Surprisingly enough, not all plans for the movie paid off. In a recent interview for Empire, Reynolds revealed that he rejected the original ideas he had for the movie.
Ryan apparently wanted to make a large-scale movie in a small way, and it wasn’t something that Feige had seen being successful.
It was a Rashomon story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together, but told from three completely different perspectives. It was a way to make a large-scale movie in a very small way. I went back to the drawing board, and I wrote up about 18 different treatments.
Surprisingly enough, not all plans for the movie paid off. In a recent interview for Empire, Reynolds revealed that he rejected the original ideas he had for the movie.
Ryan apparently wanted to make a large-scale movie in a small way, and it wasn’t something that Feige had seen being successful.
It was a Rashomon story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together, but told from three completely different perspectives. It was a way to make a large-scale movie in a very small way. I went back to the drawing board, and I wrote up about 18 different treatments.
- 5/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
X-Men '97 has featured a handful of memorable cameos from some high-profile Marvel characters, including Spider-Man and Captain America.
The latter is best known for leading The Avengers, and with everything this world's mutants are going through - including Magneto seemingly declaring war on humanity - could a clash between them and the X-Men be on the horizon?
Talking to ComicBook.com (via Toonado.com), Professor X actor Ross Marquand shared his belief that there's "a real chance" the two teams go head-to-head in an animated adaptation of Avengers vs. X-Men.
"You saw what happened in the last episode [with] Rogue and Captain America," Marquand started. "There's a real chance that that could happen. He can't fly. Captain can't fly. She threw that in the side of a snowy mountain."
"I'm sure it's lodged in there 50 feet deep. He ain't gonna find that shield," he joked. "It's not like Mjolnir where...
The latter is best known for leading The Avengers, and with everything this world's mutants are going through - including Magneto seemingly declaring war on humanity - could a clash between them and the X-Men be on the horizon?
Talking to ComicBook.com (via Toonado.com), Professor X actor Ross Marquand shared his belief that there's "a real chance" the two teams go head-to-head in an animated adaptation of Avengers vs. X-Men.
"You saw what happened in the last episode [with] Rogue and Captain America," Marquand started. "There's a real chance that that could happen. He can't fly. Captain can't fly. She threw that in the side of a snowy mountain."
"I'm sure it's lodged in there 50 feet deep. He ain't gonna find that shield," he joked. "It's not like Mjolnir where...
- 5/5/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel Studios has started ramping up Deadpool & Wolverine's marketing campaign, and Iron Studios has today shared a first look at an upcoming 1/10th scale statue.
As you'll see below, it depicts Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), Logan (Hugh Jackman), and Dogpool in a pretty unique way. Does this mean we can expect Wolverine to actually carry Deadpool like this at some point in the threequel? We really hope so.
By now, we've seen a fair bit of Wolverine's costume, but this statue has the distinct honour of showing us what it looks like from behind. There's nothing much to write home about in that respect (it's not rocking a big "X" logo or anything), but it's an overall great design.
Of course, it raises the question of how Marvel Studios plans on matching this when they introduce Earth-616's Wolverine in the eventual X-Men reboot. Perhaps that Variant will don Logan's brown suit.
As you'll see below, it depicts Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), Logan (Hugh Jackman), and Dogpool in a pretty unique way. Does this mean we can expect Wolverine to actually carry Deadpool like this at some point in the threequel? We really hope so.
By now, we've seen a fair bit of Wolverine's costume, but this statue has the distinct honour of showing us what it looks like from behind. There's nothing much to write home about in that respect (it's not rocking a big "X" logo or anything), but it's an overall great design.
Of course, it raises the question of how Marvel Studios plans on matching this when they introduce Earth-616's Wolverine in the eventual X-Men reboot. Perhaps that Variant will don Logan's brown suit.
- 5/5/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Here's a return no one saw coming: Aaron Stanford is appearing as the mutant Pyro in "Deadpool & Wolverine," reprising his role from "X2: X-Men United" and "X-Men: The Last Stand." It feels like the movie settling for whatever cameo it can secure since Pyro is very much a B-lister among the X-Men.
St. John Allerdyce (just John Allerdyce in the movies) has the mutant ability of pyrokinesis, or controlling fire (hence his adopted name of Pyro). However, it comes with a caveat. Unlike, say, Firebenders from "Avatar: The Last Airbender" or Colonel Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist, from "Fullmetal Alchemist", Pyro can't create fire. Hence, his comic costume has a dual hose flamethrower (with the tubes affixed to his wrist) to create the flames for him, which he can then manipulate.
Mr. Allerdyce is Australian (with the accent to show it), continuing the trend started in the reboot...
St. John Allerdyce (just John Allerdyce in the movies) has the mutant ability of pyrokinesis, or controlling fire (hence his adopted name of Pyro). However, it comes with a caveat. Unlike, say, Firebenders from "Avatar: The Last Airbender" or Colonel Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist, from "Fullmetal Alchemist", Pyro can't create fire. Hence, his comic costume has a dual hose flamethrower (with the tubes affixed to his wrist) to create the flames for him, which he can then manipulate.
Mr. Allerdyce is Australian (with the accent to show it), continuing the trend started in the reboot...
- 5/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
If Wolverine’s journey into the past from a time-tested, dystopian, and apocalyptic future in X-Men: Days of Future Past seemed like déjà vu to some fans, it could be logically explained to those who were invested in the mutant superhero team in the ’90s.
Wolverine and the X-Men [Credit: Marvel Entertainment]
In simple terms, there once existed a show, namely Wolverine and the X-Men, that highlighted the best version of our mutant allies and in a short time, was tragically subjected to cancelation after only 26 episodes. In retrospect, perhaps it was the short-lived legacy of the series that made it so precious in the people’s minds.
Wolverine Animated Show Deserves Some Belated Love
X-Men’s infamous chronology which has the whole world confused and amazed at the same time did manage to pull off one mind-bending trick other than convoluting its entire timeline beyond repair. Director Steven Gordon stands...
Wolverine and the X-Men [Credit: Marvel Entertainment]
In simple terms, there once existed a show, namely Wolverine and the X-Men, that highlighted the best version of our mutant allies and in a short time, was tragically subjected to cancelation after only 26 episodes. In retrospect, perhaps it was the short-lived legacy of the series that made it so precious in the people’s minds.
Wolverine Animated Show Deserves Some Belated Love
X-Men’s infamous chronology which has the whole world confused and amazed at the same time did manage to pull off one mind-bending trick other than convoluting its entire timeline beyond repair. Director Steven Gordon stands...
- 5/4/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Spider-Man finally made his cameo in X-Men ’97. The web-slinger was seen in the latest episode of the X-Men revival, swinging through New York City, as Magneto’s global Emp shut down the power grids of the world, plunging humanity into the dark ages and depowering every Prime Sentinel in the world.
Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
We know that the Spider-Man that exists in the X-Men ’97 universe is the one from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. This has a slew of interesting ramifications for his existence in the universe, since the last time we saw the character, he was hopping across the multiverse with Madame Web, looking for Mary Jane.
Does this mean Spider-Man found Mary Jane? Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
Mary Jane’s absence had taken a major toll on Peter Parker, but it did not stop him from being Spider-Man. However, Madame Web gave the character an opportunity to look for her,...
Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
We know that the Spider-Man that exists in the X-Men ’97 universe is the one from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. This has a slew of interesting ramifications for his existence in the universe, since the last time we saw the character, he was hopping across the multiverse with Madame Web, looking for Mary Jane.
Does this mean Spider-Man found Mary Jane? Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
Mary Jane’s absence had taken a major toll on Peter Parker, but it did not stop him from being Spider-Man. However, Madame Web gave the character an opportunity to look for her,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The MCU seems to have hit a rough patch lately with its movies. But things have been more positive on the TV side, with WandaVision, Loki, and Moon Knight garnering universal acclaim. The latest win for the franchise takes the form of X-Men ’97, a continuation of the classic animated X-Men series from 1997.
The show has been praised by fans and critics for staying true to the spirit of the original series while also feeling modern and fresh. In a recent episode, X-Men ’97 pulled off an important scene that could have major repercussions, not just for its characters but the MCU as a whole. In fact, a recent interview with one of the cast members of the show hinted at how the scene could lead to a showdown between the X-Men and the Avengers.
X-Men ’97 Is A Fitting Tribute To The Original Series A still from X-Men ’97...
The show has been praised by fans and critics for staying true to the spirit of the original series while also feeling modern and fresh. In a recent episode, X-Men ’97 pulled off an important scene that could have major repercussions, not just for its characters but the MCU as a whole. In fact, a recent interview with one of the cast members of the show hinted at how the scene could lead to a showdown between the X-Men and the Avengers.
X-Men ’97 Is A Fitting Tribute To The Original Series A still from X-Men ’97...
- 5/4/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
Sometimes the fan campaigning really works, though in this case, the fan is actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his roles in “Breaking Bad,” and “The Mandalorian.” In the last year or more, Esposito has made it no secret that he’s been eager to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, seemingly talking it up every chance he gets and telling audiences. Previously, the actor revealed he had met with Marvel Studios and said he was keen to play a new version of Professor X in the “X-Men” movies.
Continue reading Giancarlo Esposito Joins Marvel Universe In Mystery Role & Promises “It’s Better Than You Imagine” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Giancarlo Esposito Joins Marvel Universe In Mystery Role & Promises “It’s Better Than You Imagine” at The Playlist.
- 5/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97.
X-Men ’97 head writer and producer Beau DeMayo has recommended a slew of material for audiences to watch and read in preparation for episodes to come, which usually point towards what fans can expect from the show in the coming weeks.
X-Men’ 97
This week’s recommendations came in the form of the X-Men story Fatal Attractions, certain plot points of which have already been set in motion in Episode 8 of X-Men ’97. We saw Magneto declare war on Humanity, and Professor X appears in the nick of time to assemble his X-Men to fight whatever the Master of Magnetism has in store.
However, if these plot points lead to the same end destination that the comic book does, fans might be in for one of Wolverine’s most brutal scenes from the comics.
X-Men ’97 might see Wolverine leave the X-Men...
X-Men ’97 head writer and producer Beau DeMayo has recommended a slew of material for audiences to watch and read in preparation for episodes to come, which usually point towards what fans can expect from the show in the coming weeks.
X-Men’ 97
This week’s recommendations came in the form of the X-Men story Fatal Attractions, certain plot points of which have already been set in motion in Episode 8 of X-Men ’97. We saw Magneto declare war on Humanity, and Professor X appears in the nick of time to assemble his X-Men to fight whatever the Master of Magnetism has in store.
However, if these plot points lead to the same end destination that the comic book does, fans might be in for one of Wolverine’s most brutal scenes from the comics.
X-Men ’97 might see Wolverine leave the X-Men...
- 5/4/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
When Disney acquired 20th Century Fox, Marvel Studios regained the Fantastic Four and X-Men. Captain Britain may or may not fall into the latter category, but he's a character we've been waiting to see in the MCU for a long time.
We're pretty sure Brian Braddock has always belonged to Marvel Studios, with only his sister - Betsy Braddock - and a few mutant supporting players likely off-limits before the Disney/Fox merger.
Regardless, a new rumour shared by scooper @MyTimeToShineH claims that a Captain Britain TV series is in the works for Disney+. That's all we have to go on for now, though we'd be shocked if Marvel's MI13 and Excalibur comics don't influence what we see.
There's also no word on a premiere date or the heroes and villains who will take centre stage beyond Captain Britain.
The last significant update on Captain Britain came from Marvel Studios...
We're pretty sure Brian Braddock has always belonged to Marvel Studios, with only his sister - Betsy Braddock - and a few mutant supporting players likely off-limits before the Disney/Fox merger.
Regardless, a new rumour shared by scooper @MyTimeToShineH claims that a Captain Britain TV series is in the works for Disney+. That's all we have to go on for now, though we'd be shocked if Marvel's MI13 and Excalibur comics don't influence what we see.
There's also no word on a premiere date or the heroes and villains who will take centre stage beyond Captain Britain.
The last significant update on Captain Britain came from Marvel Studios...
- 5/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The upcoming Marvel film Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the year’s most anticipated films. It is not only a final sendoff to the Fox-era X-Men film franchise but also introduces the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
When it was revealed that Hugh Jackman would be Wolverine once more and that he would finally be wearing the iconic yellow suit from the comics, fans went ecstatic. However, it didn’t include his mask. However, a VFX artist called Captainsting on YouTube edited footage of the most recent trailer for the film, giving the character his mask.
Captainsting stated in the description:
“So the recent Deadpool & Wolverine trailer was absolutely mind blowing. It revealed just enough stuff without giving away anything major. But the thing that was missing from the trailer was Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine wearing his iconic mask/cowl. So took the matter in my own...
When it was revealed that Hugh Jackman would be Wolverine once more and that he would finally be wearing the iconic yellow suit from the comics, fans went ecstatic. However, it didn’t include his mask. However, a VFX artist called Captainsting on YouTube edited footage of the most recent trailer for the film, giving the character his mask.
Captainsting stated in the description:
“So the recent Deadpool & Wolverine trailer was absolutely mind blowing. It revealed just enough stuff without giving away anything major. But the thing that was missing from the trailer was Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine wearing his iconic mask/cowl. So took the matter in my own...
- 5/4/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Back in 2009, James Dashner released The Maze Runner, the first of what was to become a series of novels consisting of a main trilogy, two prequel novels, and a planned sequel trilogy, as well as a companion volume. The story is a dystopian narrative that focuses on a group of children who have to survive the Maze, but ultimately discover that the world they are in is in ruins and that there is a dark secret behind everything. The series was picked up for a live-action adaptation in 2011, and the first movie was released in 2014. Two additional movies were released, with The Death Cure ending the trilogy in 2018.
But, while it’s been just six years since the final movie of the original trilogy, The Hollywood Reporter revealed an exclusive scoop that 20th Century Studios is working on a reboot of The Maze Runner film series, although details are still very scarce.
But, while it’s been just six years since the final movie of the original trilogy, The Hollywood Reporter revealed an exclusive scoop that 20th Century Studios is working on a reboot of The Maze Runner film series, although details are still very scarce.
- 5/4/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Have you ever wondered what might happen if the DNA of two of the most vigorous characters in the Marvel Universe came together? Although Wolverine is widely recognized for being a recluse, nomad, and man who would be better off without romance, Logan’s numerous offsprings demonstrate that his lethal abilities are too great to be limited to a single generation.
Although many X-Men fans still have a soft spot for the original films, one of the main criticisms leveled is that they seemed to focus more on the two lead actors in each series than on the actual X-Men. The earlier flicks functioned more as Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, while the later ones functioned more as Jennifer Lawrence’s Mystique.
Nevertheless, the fact remains that while fans genuinely adore these two characters off-screen, the same cannot be said for their son.
Jennifer Lawrence as Raven Darkholme/Mystique in X-Men flicks
Yes,...
Although many X-Men fans still have a soft spot for the original films, one of the main criticisms leveled is that they seemed to focus more on the two lead actors in each series than on the actual X-Men. The earlier flicks functioned more as Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, while the later ones functioned more as Jennifer Lawrence’s Mystique.
Nevertheless, the fact remains that while fans genuinely adore these two characters off-screen, the same cannot be said for their son.
Jennifer Lawrence as Raven Darkholme/Mystique in X-Men flicks
Yes,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The "X-Men" film franchise was one of the superhero genre's first bonafide success stories. After debuting in 2000 to decent reviews and solid gold box office, Marvel's mutants added a new level of legitimacy to comic book adaptations on film and provided a runway for other characters to make it to the silver screen. It's a shame, then, that a franchise once emblematic of its genre's greatest potential has since succumbed to its worst qualities: overcomplicated canon, problematic players behind the scenes (his name rhymes with Shmyan Shminger), and corporate interests milking spin-offs for all they could be worth, even as the udders run dry. If it weren't for the Disney-Fox merger and Marvel Studios' plan for mutant integration into the MCU, the "X-Men" franchise would be as close to dead-in-the-water as you can be.
In fairness, the X-Men became friendly with development hell long before its first film. There's just...
In fairness, the X-Men became friendly with development hell long before its first film. There's just...
- 5/4/2024
- by Larry Fried
- Slash Film
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ stands out as the highly anticipated Marvel cinematic release of the summer, and it’s the only one on the horizon. This film holds significance for several reasons. Firstly, it marks Deadpool’s introduction to the MCU. Secondly, it aims to rebuild confidence in the studio. Lastly, it promises to feature many characters from Fox’s original X-Men franchise.
However, the original plans for ‘Deadpool 3’ differed, and initially, Hugh Jackman didn’t intend to join the Merc with a Mouth in his latest escapade.
In an interview with Empire, Hugh Jackman shared that Feige advised him against reprising his role in the franchise because of how ‘Logan’ concluded, with the character exiting on a high note.
‘Logan’ continues to be praised as one of the finest Wolverine films, with its ending being clear-cut and leaving little room for interpretation. Fortunately, a new concept introduced in the...
However, the original plans for ‘Deadpool 3’ differed, and initially, Hugh Jackman didn’t intend to join the Merc with a Mouth in his latest escapade.
In an interview with Empire, Hugh Jackman shared that Feige advised him against reprising his role in the franchise because of how ‘Logan’ concluded, with the character exiting on a high note.
‘Logan’ continues to be praised as one of the finest Wolverine films, with its ending being clear-cut and leaving little room for interpretation. Fortunately, a new concept introduced in the...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the most anticipated and the only Marvel cinematic release this summer. The movie is special due to plenty of things. First, it’s supposed to bring Deadpool to the MCU, second, restore some faith in the studio, and lastly, it’s going to showcase plenty of characters from the original Fox’s X-Men franchise.
But the plans for the original ‘Deadpool 3’ were different initially, and Hugh Jackman didn’t always plan to join the Merc with the Mouth in his latest adventure.
Hugh Jackman revealed in his interview with Empire, that he was discouraged from returning to the franchise by Fiege himself due to the way ‘Logan’ ended and the character departing on a high note.
‘Logan’ is still hailed as one of the best Wolverine movies, and its ending was pretty straightforward and didn’t really leave much for interpretation. Luckily, a new concept...
But the plans for the original ‘Deadpool 3’ were different initially, and Hugh Jackman didn’t always plan to join the Merc with the Mouth in his latest adventure.
Hugh Jackman revealed in his interview with Empire, that he was discouraged from returning to the franchise by Fiege himself due to the way ‘Logan’ ended and the character departing on a high note.
‘Logan’ is still hailed as one of the best Wolverine movies, and its ending was pretty straightforward and didn’t really leave much for interpretation. Luckily, a new concept...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
For as long as anyone can remember, there’s been this ongoing debate: DC or Marvel, who’s the best? And now, once again, it’s keeping fans awake at night, this time wondering who’d come out on top in a fight. Will it be the Justice League or the X-Men?
A still from The X-Men ’97
It is undeniable that both of these are a powerhouse of a team from DC and Marvel, respectively, each with their own set of skills and strengths. Thus, it’s hard not to imagine how they’d stack up against each other. Even though it gets pretty heated, fans aren’t holding back from sharing their thoughts.
Justice League vs. X-Men Who Would Actually Win?
The Justice League and the X-Men stand as two of the mightiest teams in entire superhero lore, with a legion of devoted fans willing to battle it out...
A still from The X-Men ’97
It is undeniable that both of these are a powerhouse of a team from DC and Marvel, respectively, each with their own set of skills and strengths. Thus, it’s hard not to imagine how they’d stack up against each other. Even though it gets pretty heated, fans aren’t holding back from sharing their thoughts.
Justice League vs. X-Men Who Would Actually Win?
The Justice League and the X-Men stand as two of the mightiest teams in entire superhero lore, with a legion of devoted fans willing to battle it out...
- 5/4/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
There are almost no actors on this Earth who could ever replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Bryan Singer’s X-Men movies. Portraying the role of Logan, Jackman found worldwide fame and love with the X-Men franchise. However, the road to success wasn’t always smooth.
When he was initially cast in the role of Wolverine, director Bryan Singer claimed that Jackman was “too nice” for Wolverine. As time continued, it was revealed that Singer actually yelled at Hugh Jackman in order to bring some meanness about him while shooting the X-Men movies!
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in and as Deadpool & Wolverine
Bryan Singer Feared Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Was Too Soft!
No. That’s not what we are saying but director Bryan Singer and screenwriter David Hayter felt during the initial days that Jackman was too soft as Wolverine. With the adamantium-claw-wielding mutant having an animal-like ruthlessness, Hugh...
When he was initially cast in the role of Wolverine, director Bryan Singer claimed that Jackman was “too nice” for Wolverine. As time continued, it was revealed that Singer actually yelled at Hugh Jackman in order to bring some meanness about him while shooting the X-Men movies!
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in and as Deadpool & Wolverine
Bryan Singer Feared Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Was Too Soft!
No. That’s not what we are saying but director Bryan Singer and screenwriter David Hayter felt during the initial days that Jackman was too soft as Wolverine. With the adamantium-claw-wielding mutant having an animal-like ruthlessness, Hugh...
- 5/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds starrer “Deadpool and Wolverine” is all set to be released next month and star have started promoting the film all around the world. In a recent interview, Jackman was asked about playing Wolverine again, and you’ll be shocked to know what he said in answer!
“Deadpool and Wolverine” is one of the most anticipated movies of this year, and it is less than two months away from the release.
The movie had quite a hype from the moment it was announced, and after a wait of almost seven years, we will finally see the union of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, returning to their legendary X-Men role.
In 2017, after the release of the movie Logan, Hugh Jackman officially announced his retirement as Wolverine, and he also said that he will never be seen again in the role. But to everyone’s surprise, the retirement...
“Deadpool and Wolverine” is one of the most anticipated movies of this year, and it is less than two months away from the release.
The movie had quite a hype from the moment it was announced, and after a wait of almost seven years, we will finally see the union of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, returning to their legendary X-Men role.
In 2017, after the release of the movie Logan, Hugh Jackman officially announced his retirement as Wolverine, and he also said that he will never be seen again in the role. But to everyone’s surprise, the retirement...
- 5/4/2024
- by Vishal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Golden Globe-winning actress Ali Wong’s recent makeup session didn’t go as planned. The actress poked a little fun at her latest makeup look in a new Instagram video.
The actress shared a selfie clip, filmed backstage before the opening night of her Los Angeles residency at The Wiltern. Wong said that her glam wasn’t quite what she expected, reports People magazine.
“I do my own makeup to save time and money,” she explained in the clip. “I forgot my eyebrow pencil, so I had to make do with this kinda reddish-brown eyeliner that I applied to my eyebrows.”
While talking to the camera, Wong leaned her face closer to show off her brows, which are a different colour from her dark hair.
As per People, the comedian found humour in the situation, adding: “I think it looks kinda crazy. I look like an X-Men villain.”
Her comment section was filled with playful,...
The actress shared a selfie clip, filmed backstage before the opening night of her Los Angeles residency at The Wiltern. Wong said that her glam wasn’t quite what she expected, reports People magazine.
“I do my own makeup to save time and money,” she explained in the clip. “I forgot my eyebrow pencil, so I had to make do with this kinda reddish-brown eyeliner that I applied to my eyebrows.”
While talking to the camera, Wong leaned her face closer to show off her brows, which are a different colour from her dark hair.
As per People, the comedian found humour in the situation, adding: “I think it looks kinda crazy. I look like an X-Men villain.”
Her comment section was filled with playful,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine is burdened with the mammoth task of reviving the MCU and Ryan Reynolds is trying his best to do that. It is rumored that the film will feature many prominent characters from the earlier Marvel movies as cameos which will induce cheers in the theatres. However, one of the major characters was out of the equation- Cable.
Josh Brolin as Cable
Josh Brolin gave an interview a few days ago where he stated that he was not asked to reprise his role in the upcoming film. Brolin looked frustrated for not being called to join the MCU. Surprisingly, in the latest interview, the Avengers: Endgame star raised a buzz on the internet when he revealed that Reynolds has recently reached out to him.
Will Josh Brolin’s Cable be in Deadpool & Wolverine?
Josh Brolin’s Cable in Deadpool 2
Besides Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine...
Josh Brolin as Cable
Josh Brolin gave an interview a few days ago where he stated that he was not asked to reprise his role in the upcoming film. Brolin looked frustrated for not being called to join the MCU. Surprisingly, in the latest interview, the Avengers: Endgame star raised a buzz on the internet when he revealed that Reynolds has recently reached out to him.
Will Josh Brolin’s Cable be in Deadpool & Wolverine?
Josh Brolin’s Cable in Deadpool 2
Besides Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine...
- 5/4/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Hugh Jackman has done wonders for the big screens, and he doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon despite nearing his late fifties. Besides fulfilling millions of fans’ wishes by returning as Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, he seems to have another action project lined up, though this time, it is reportedly with Jodie Comer and filmmaker Michael Sarnoski.
Hugh Jackman. l Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
This project is none other than The Death of Robin Hood. And yes, after his dear friend Russell Crowe left behind the mantle following the mixed reviews his 2010 movie on Hood received, Jackman is seemingly picking it back up for his version of Hood. That said, he might as well end up righting the wrongs of the 2010 film with a Logan-like movie on the legendary outlaw hero.
Hugh Jackman Buckling Up for Robin Hood? Seems like it
According to most recent reports from Variety,...
Hugh Jackman. l Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
This project is none other than The Death of Robin Hood. And yes, after his dear friend Russell Crowe left behind the mantle following the mixed reviews his 2010 movie on Hood received, Jackman is seemingly picking it back up for his version of Hood. That said, he might as well end up righting the wrongs of the 2010 film with a Logan-like movie on the legendary outlaw hero.
Hugh Jackman Buckling Up for Robin Hood? Seems like it
According to most recent reports from Variety,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe was long missing the talents of Deadpool and Wolverine, both of whom are slated to make their MCU debut on July 26. As grand and amazing as the feat sounds, the two characters are sure to make some mayhem and wreak havoc in the MCU. Yet almost nothing can be deduced from its two trailers, which has made Marvel fans even more anxious about the mutants’ first MCU adventure.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
As fans are busy crafting theories and finding easter eggs, a newly surfaced synopsis of Deadpool and Wolverine has surfaced, hinting that the foul-mouthed mutant might come across Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man.
Deadpool and Wolverine To Have Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man?
Jackman and Reynolds as Logan and Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is not only a massive world with innumerable characters,...
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
As fans are busy crafting theories and finding easter eggs, a newly surfaced synopsis of Deadpool and Wolverine has surfaced, hinting that the foul-mouthed mutant might come across Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man.
Deadpool and Wolverine To Have Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man?
Jackman and Reynolds as Logan and Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is not only a massive world with innumerable characters,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are finally reuniting for a definitive two-hander film playing their iconic Marvel characters in Deadpool & Wolverine. Being the only MCU release of the year, all hopes are pinned on the film to deliver an exhilarating Marvel movie that brings back the franchise’s glory. The film is also taking a big swing as the film is their first R-rated film.
Ryan Reynolds promises that Deadpool & Wolverine will be the most Deadpool-esque film ever
Incorporating a wacky character like Deadpool into the MCU was a whole new territory for the MCU and Feige was unsure about how to get there. However, as he revealed in a new interview, Reynolds’ pitch for the character and the imminent arrival of the X-Men helped Feige crack open ideas about their entries into the MCU.
Ryan Reynolds Pitched Ideas for X-Men In Addition to Deadpool & Wolverine Kevin Feige...
Ryan Reynolds promises that Deadpool & Wolverine will be the most Deadpool-esque film ever
Incorporating a wacky character like Deadpool into the MCU was a whole new territory for the MCU and Feige was unsure about how to get there. However, as he revealed in a new interview, Reynolds’ pitch for the character and the imminent arrival of the X-Men helped Feige crack open ideas about their entries into the MCU.
Ryan Reynolds Pitched Ideas for X-Men In Addition to Deadpool & Wolverine Kevin Feige...
- 5/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Game of Thrones fans obsessively watched the series to see who would end up on the Iron Throne. The conclusion to years of scheming and fighting was a controversial one to say the least.
However, we’re got a different question about the series to answer: Which star from the cast is the wealthiest with the highest estimated net worth?
HBO’s fantasy series is the sort of industry dominating, pop culture titan that comes around every so often and totally changes the game. And while the characters battled it out on the screen, the show made its stars rich in real life.
The show brought the world of Westeros to life straight from the pages of George R.R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire novels and became a breakaway hit that fans are still talking about many years after the grand finale.
It’s such a beloved...
However, we’re got a different question about the series to answer: Which star from the cast is the wealthiest with the highest estimated net worth?
HBO’s fantasy series is the sort of industry dominating, pop culture titan that comes around every so often and totally changes the game. And while the characters battled it out on the screen, the show made its stars rich in real life.
The show brought the world of Westeros to life straight from the pages of George R.R. Martin‘s A Song of Ice and Fire novels and became a breakaway hit that fans are still talking about many years after the grand finale.
It’s such a beloved...
- 5/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Hugh Jackman has become synonymous with Wolverine after playing the character for so many years. But initially, it took some work for Jackman to nail the character’s rough edges because of his inherent kindness.
Hugh Jackman being too nice worried the ‘X-Men’ crew Hugh Jackman | Jun Sato/WireImage
Jackman is seen as one of Hollywood’s nicest actors. And it appears he was the same way when starting out. However, there were times when he was told that his kindness might actually work against him. He was warned about this as far back as his drama school days by one of his classmates.
“I remember on the last day of drama school, this girl came up to me, we were at a party, it was about 2 in the morning and she was really drunk, and we had been at drama school for years together, and she came up, and she goes,...
Hugh Jackman being too nice worried the ‘X-Men’ crew Hugh Jackman | Jun Sato/WireImage
Jackman is seen as one of Hollywood’s nicest actors. And it appears he was the same way when starting out. However, there were times when he was told that his kindness might actually work against him. He was warned about this as far back as his drama school days by one of his classmates.
“I remember on the last day of drama school, this girl came up to me, we were at a party, it was about 2 in the morning and she was really drunk, and we had been at drama school for years together, and she came up, and she goes,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Why ruin a good thing? That was the question facing Hugh Jackman when asked to be a part of the third Deadpool movie after achieving a satisfying farewell in 2017’s Logan.
Even Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige wasn’t sure a Wolverine comeback was the right move.
“I said, ‘Let me give you a piece of advice, Hugh. Don’t come back’,” Feige recalls in an interview with Empire. Feige said Jackman “had the greatest ending in history with Logan. That’s not something we should undo.”
The 2017 film was a perfect swan song for Jackman’s Wolverine, a conclusion that satisfied Jackman and fans.
In the same Empire piece, Jackman said he went on a long drive to clear his head and think about the project. “I drove for another hour. Couldn’t stop thinking about it. And I got out of the car, called Ryan (Reynolds), and said,...
Even Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige wasn’t sure a Wolverine comeback was the right move.
“I said, ‘Let me give you a piece of advice, Hugh. Don’t come back’,” Feige recalls in an interview with Empire. Feige said Jackman “had the greatest ending in history with Logan. That’s not something we should undo.”
The 2017 film was a perfect swan song for Jackman’s Wolverine, a conclusion that satisfied Jackman and fans.
In the same Empire piece, Jackman said he went on a long drive to clear his head and think about the project. “I drove for another hour. Couldn’t stop thinking about it. And I got out of the car, called Ryan (Reynolds), and said,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been nearly twenty-five years since Hugh Jackman strapped on the adamantium claws for the very first X-Men movie back in 2000. He went on to play Wolverine in eight different movies, but to the disappointment of fans, he has never worn the character’s distinctive costume from the comics… until now.
At long last, Hugh Jackman will finally wear a comic-accurate costume in Deadpool & Wolverine, and the actor told Empire that he can’t believe they’ve never done it before. “We almost did it in The Wolverine,” Jackman said. “But from the moment I put it on here, I was like, ‘How did we never do this?’ It looked so right, it felt so right. I was like, ‘That’s him.’ There are different sides of Wolverine we haven’t seen before in the movies. It was exciting for me.“
As Jackman mentioned, the closest fans had...
At long last, Hugh Jackman will finally wear a comic-accurate costume in Deadpool & Wolverine, and the actor told Empire that he can’t believe they’ve never done it before. “We almost did it in The Wolverine,” Jackman said. “But from the moment I put it on here, I was like, ‘How did we never do this?’ It looked so right, it felt so right. I was like, ‘That’s him.’ There are different sides of Wolverine we haven’t seen before in the movies. It was exciting for me.“
As Jackman mentioned, the closest fans had...
- 5/3/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Straight from X-Men '97: Jubilee Offers Real-life X-Mansion Experience - Main Image
As X-Men ‘97 kicks off its three-part finale, Tolerance Is Extinction, with a massive storyline and huge surprises, Marvel partners with Airbnb to further add to the excitement by giving fans a chance to experience mutant life for real.
The studio shared Jubilee’s number on social media, promoting her new sideline as a homestay host, allowing guests to crash at the X-Mansion.
It appears that the fireworks-loving mutant has been allowed by her fellow X-Men to add their headquarters on Airbnb since the listing promises a complete immersion at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, including:
Attend the new student orientation to be run by Jubilee herselfCreate mutant elixir experiments in Beast’s labTrain like an X-Man in the Danger RoomJoin classified mission briefings in the War Room and try on Cerebro andHave Gambit’s beignets for breakfast!
As X-Men ‘97 kicks off its three-part finale, Tolerance Is Extinction, with a massive storyline and huge surprises, Marvel partners with Airbnb to further add to the excitement by giving fans a chance to experience mutant life for real.
The studio shared Jubilee’s number on social media, promoting her new sideline as a homestay host, allowing guests to crash at the X-Mansion.
It appears that the fireworks-loving mutant has been allowed by her fellow X-Men to add their headquarters on Airbnb since the listing promises a complete immersion at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, including:
Attend the new student orientation to be run by Jubilee herselfCreate mutant elixir experiments in Beast’s labTrain like an X-Man in the Danger RoomJoin classified mission briefings in the War Room and try on Cerebro andHave Gambit’s beignets for breakfast!
- 5/3/2024
- EpicStream
As you are likely well aware, the Walt Disney Company bought 20th Century Fox back in 2019, just one year after “Deadpool 2” hit theaters, and in the process, became the owners of all of Fox’s Marvel properties, The Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the Deadpool franchise. But if you’re wondering why it took so long for a third ‘Deadpool’ movie to happen, six years after the second film, well, we finally have answers.
Continue reading Marvel’s Kevin Feige Admits He Turned Down Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Pitch At First at The Playlist.
Continue reading Marvel’s Kevin Feige Admits He Turned Down Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Pitch At First at The Playlist.
- 5/3/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
The year 2024 is turning out to be quite the year for Hugh Jackman. The Australian star is making a return to the big screen as everyone’s favorite clawed mutant, Wolverine. The X-Men member has been a mainstay not only in the comics, but also in the movie series, beginning with 2000’s X-Men. It was the latter which catapulted Hugh Jackman to a pedestal from which there was no turning back. The year 2024 marks a return for Jackman to his loved role. But it comes alongside confirmation that he will be making his debut as Robin Hood, as well.
Hugh Jackman is all set to essay the role of Robin Hood
Hugh Jackman bags the role of Robin Hood in The Death of Robin Hood l Credit: Wikipedia Commons
Hugh Jackman’s stock has grown exponentially since he first appeared in X-Men. What the role opened for him was a...
Hugh Jackman is all set to essay the role of Robin Hood
Hugh Jackman bags the role of Robin Hood in The Death of Robin Hood l Credit: Wikipedia Commons
Hugh Jackman’s stock has grown exponentially since he first appeared in X-Men. What the role opened for him was a...
- 5/3/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
X-Men: The Animated Series has a devoted fanbase, but it's not exactly considered a classic on the same level as, say, Batman: The Animated Series.
Regardless, we all had high expectations heading into X-Men '97 and the Marvel Animation series has absolutely smashed them. Perhaps the best take on these heroes we've ever seen grace the screen, Marvel Studios will have its work cut out when it comes to topping the show with its eventual live-action X-Men reboot.
In this feature, we're exploring what's worked so well in X-Men '97 and how that can translate to theaters. In other words, these are the lessons the next X-Men movie needs to learn from the revival, especially after 20th Century Fox's hit-and-miss (mostly miss) efforts.
To read through these points, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
5. Wolverine Isn't The Main Character
Wolverine was the lead character in 2000's X-Men.
Regardless, we all had high expectations heading into X-Men '97 and the Marvel Animation series has absolutely smashed them. Perhaps the best take on these heroes we've ever seen grace the screen, Marvel Studios will have its work cut out when it comes to topping the show with its eventual live-action X-Men reboot.
In this feature, we're exploring what's worked so well in X-Men '97 and how that can translate to theaters. In other words, these are the lessons the next X-Men movie needs to learn from the revival, especially after 20th Century Fox's hit-and-miss (mostly miss) efforts.
To read through these points, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
5. Wolverine Isn't The Main Character
Wolverine was the lead character in 2000's X-Men.
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Hugh Jackman is giving Robin Hood the “Logan” treatment.
Jackman, who is best known for playing Wolverine in the “X-Men” film series, has signed on to star in “The Death of Robin Hood” alongside Jodie Comer (“Killing Eve”) and rising writer-director Michael Sarnoski, Deadline reports.
The film is described as “a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set in its time, the film will see the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, a battle-worn loner who finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman who offers him a chance at salvation.”
“It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood,” Sarnoski said in a statement to Deadline. “Securing the perfect cast to transform the script to screen was essential. I could not be more thrilled and trusting...
Jackman, who is best known for playing Wolverine in the “X-Men” film series, has signed on to star in “The Death of Robin Hood” alongside Jodie Comer (“Killing Eve”) and rising writer-director Michael Sarnoski, Deadline reports.
The film is described as “a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set in its time, the film will see the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, a battle-worn loner who finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman who offers him a chance at salvation.”
“It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood,” Sarnoski said in a statement to Deadline. “Securing the perfect cast to transform the script to screen was essential. I could not be more thrilled and trusting...
- 5/3/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
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
Six years after "Deadpool 2" became a huge hit (technically Brad Pitt's biggest movie), we're finally getting a third entry in the wildly popular superhero franchise. This time, Ryan Reynolds is suiting up again as the Merc with a Mouth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a wild, R-rated trip through the multiverse. Not only that, he's also called upon Hugh Jackman to put on the claws once more, with the actor suiting up as Wolverine for the first time since 2017's "Logan." The resulting film is director Shawn Levy's "Deadpool & Wolverine," which figures to be one of the biggest movies of the summer. However, arriving at the story at the center of this superhero blockbuster was no small task, as it turns out.
In a new interview with Empire, it's explained that Reynolds first pitched a "'Rashomon' story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together,...
In a new interview with Empire, it's explained that Reynolds first pitched a "'Rashomon' story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Had Disney not acquired 20th Century Fox, it's likely we'd have already sat down in theaters to watch Deadpool 3 by now. Very little has been revealed about what the original version of the movie was, though we've heard Ryan Reynolds always wanted Hugh Jackman to return.
With Marvel Studios calling the shots, the Merc with the Mouth will now take centre stage in an epic Multiversal blockbuster. And yes, Wolverine will be by his side (this time in a comic-accurate costume).
Talking to Empire Online, Reynolds reveals that he originally pictured Deadpool 3 as a "Rashomon story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together, but told from three completely different perspectives." He'd add, "It was a way to make a large-scale movie in a very small way."
We'd assume those perspectives were Deadpool, Wolverine, and a third mystery character, but when Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige heard the pitch.
With Marvel Studios calling the shots, the Merc with the Mouth will now take centre stage in an epic Multiversal blockbuster. And yes, Wolverine will be by his side (this time in a comic-accurate costume).
Talking to Empire Online, Reynolds reveals that he originally pictured Deadpool 3 as a "Rashomon story about Wolverine and Deadpool and something that they got into together, but told from three completely different perspectives." He'd add, "It was a way to make a large-scale movie in a very small way."
We'd assume those perspectives were Deadpool, Wolverine, and a third mystery character, but when Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige heard the pitch.
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Hugh Jackman makes his anticipated return as Wolverine this summer, but while he is excitingly reprising a beloved role, many agree he also perfectly capped off the popular mutant’s journey in the future-set X-Men sequel, Logan. Logan told the story of a popular anti-hero aging into his older years as he became a more broken-down version of himself. Jackman may not be veering too far off from that theme as he is now set to star in a darker incarnation of the story of literary folk hero Robin Hood.
According to Deadline, Jackman and Jodie Comer are set to star in The Death of Robin Hood. Michael Sarnoski, who directed Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One, will be penning and directing the retelling with Arrival and The Prestige producer Aaron Ryder on board to produce the film. Per Deadline, “The film is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale.
According to Deadline, Jackman and Jodie Comer are set to star in The Death of Robin Hood. Michael Sarnoski, who directed Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One, will be penning and directing the retelling with Arrival and The Prestige producer Aaron Ryder on board to produce the film. Per Deadline, “The film is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale.
- 5/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
“Deadpool and Wolverine” is poised to be one of the biggest movies of the year thanks to the pairing of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, who is returning to his iconic X-Men role for the first time in seven years. Jackman’s return is skyrocketing buzz around the comic book film, which is much needed for Marvel Studios after a rocky 2023 that saw movies such as “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels” flop at the box office. It might come as a surprise, but Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed to Empire that he originally warned Jackman against playing Wolverine again.
“I said, ‘Let me give you a piece of advice, Hugh. Don’t come back,’” Feige said. “‘You had the greatest ending in history with ‘Logan.’ That’s not something we should undo.’”
What ultimately got Feige on board with the idea of Jackman coming back was...
“I said, ‘Let me give you a piece of advice, Hugh. Don’t come back,’” Feige said. “‘You had the greatest ending in history with ‘Logan.’ That’s not something we should undo.’”
What ultimately got Feige on board with the idea of Jackman coming back was...
- 5/3/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The X-perience of a lifetime is here.
Airbnb has redesigned a private mansion in Westchester, N.Y. — the home of the X-Men in Marvel comics — into a replica of the mutant manor from “X-Men ’97.”
The mansion, decorated in the 2-D animation style of the Disney+ series, is complete with replicas of Wolverine’s and Jubilee’s bedrooms, Beast’s science lab, the telepathic Cerebro device, the Danger Room and other features. There’s even the severed head of an evil, robotic Sentinel laying in the front yard to greet you as you arrive.
The “X-Men ’97” mansion is part of Airbnb’s new Icons line, a series of unique experiences located around the world inspired by movies, TV, music and art. The company unveiled its first 11 Icons, which include the “Up” balloon house, Riley’s Headquarters from “Inside Out 2,” Prince’s “Purple Rain” home and more. Most of the Icon locations are free,...
Airbnb has redesigned a private mansion in Westchester, N.Y. — the home of the X-Men in Marvel comics — into a replica of the mutant manor from “X-Men ’97.”
The mansion, decorated in the 2-D animation style of the Disney+ series, is complete with replicas of Wolverine’s and Jubilee’s bedrooms, Beast’s science lab, the telepathic Cerebro device, the Danger Room and other features. There’s even the severed head of an evil, robotic Sentinel laying in the front yard to greet you as you arrive.
The “X-Men ’97” mansion is part of Airbnb’s new Icons line, a series of unique experiences located around the world inspired by movies, TV, music and art. The company unveiled its first 11 Icons, which include the “Up” balloon house, Riley’s Headquarters from “Inside Out 2,” Prince’s “Purple Rain” home and more. Most of the Icon locations are free,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
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