Deadpool/Wolverine : Promotion & Publicity

[jo]

On balance, maybe some good things coming his way... and the issues with Deadpool&Wolverine do not matter as much anymore. Even the issue of more Wolverine movies ( Avengers) - maybe Hugh is now taking things more in stride.

He has a few smaller projects (indie types) maybe down the line?

I wonder if he is also looking at the Great White Way given that some actors like Eddie R & RDowney are or will be there? Maybe a short engagement like a play? I wonder if he talked to angel producer Barry Diller who was also at the Met Gala?

Jo

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Culture Crave 🍿
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Kevin Feige says there will be 'very reverential' references to #Logan in #DeadpoolAndWolverine

(via
@empiremagazine
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It's hard for me to believe that Feige is sincere...
and that he does not have his DEI agenda as the reason why he discouraged
Hugh Jackman so much not to reprise his Wolverine role.

Jo

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Always the dour expression for Wolverine!

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Nerd Talks
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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were asked about their futures as Deadpool and Wolverine in the MCU:

Ryan: “I’m very nervous talking to you.”

Hugh: “I’ve never been so scared of what’s coming out of my mouth.”

(via:
@empiremagazine
)

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Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles in New 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Set Image
BY
SHRISHTY MISHRA
PUBLISHED 39 MINUTES AGO
The superhero mash-up will hit theaters this July.

Hugh Jackman staring intensely in Deadpool & WolverineImage via Marvel Studios

THE BIG PICTURE
Fans eagerly anticipate Deadpool & Wolverine , with director Shawn Levy promising to meet fan expectations.
Expect a mix of R-rated action, familiar faces like Morena Baccarin, and new cast members like Matthew Macfadyen and Emma Corrin.
The movie is set for release on July 26, marking both Deadpool and Wolverine's official debut in the MCU.


Fans are eagerly counting down the days to Deadpool & Wolverine. While we are still months away from the film, the marketing has rolled out with ample images, teasers, and comments from the makers. While eagle-eyed fans are going through each image making theories along the way, what transpires in the movie is really anyone’s guess. To tease fans further, a new set image has come up in the latest print issue of Empire Magazine.


The behind-the-scenes image sees Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in full costume looking intently at a screen held by director Shawn Levy, probably looking at a freshly shot scene. The excitement on Jackman’s face only intrigues fans as to what’s happening, as it reflects the same enthusiasm of a fan looking at new footage from the film.


What To Expect From ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Shaun Levy showing Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds something on an iPad monitor on the set of Deadpool & WolverineImage via Empire Magazine
Fans have been long contemplating the nature of the upcoming film, and with the addition of Jackman to the cast, the anticipation ran even higher which translated into a fantastic fan response to the initial trailer. Speaking to Collider recently, director Levy hinted that the movie will fulfill most fan expectations:


“If you make the kinds of movies I make, you are listening to the audience. I'm not making small films for my own satisfaction in a room alone, I'm making it to connect to the biggest audience possible."

He further shared that the upcoming feature would continue the tone of the original films but will be a singular entry in the franchise, “We have had some early screenings that were extremely, extremely promising. I wouldn’t say that there were any big surprises, but you feel where the pace wants to tighten, you feel where you can afford to slow down and have a deeper, more durable character moment," he explained. "And at the end of the day, as I think we've said, it's very much a Deadpool movie, but this is not Deadpool 3. This is Deadpool & Wolverine, and it is singular because of that.”

Fans can expect a lot of R-rated action as Deadpool and Wolverine come face to face, also tons of cameos from all the corners of the MCU. The cast brings back familiar faces like Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Rob Delaney as Peter, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder along with new faces like Matthew Macfadyen as TVA agent Paradox and Emma Corrin as antagonist Cassandra Nova. Also rounding off the cast are Aaron Stanford as Pyro, Jennifer Garner as Elektra, and more.

[njr]

Nothing is showing up for me. ☹️

[jo]

Try to read it from Hugh's Instagram Stories.

[jo]

MCU Film News
@mcufilmnews

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were asked if Deadpool and Wolverine will be back for future MCU projects.

“I’m very nervous talking to you” — Ryan Reynolds

“I’ve never been so scared of what’s coming out of my mouth" — Hugh Jackman

(Source:
@empiremagazine
)



JoAB
@joab46466753
They are established stars in the superhero genre, representing 2 of the most popular/even beloved characters. Hope Disney makes the right decision that will satisfy artistic issues & hope these 2 actors continue to be inspired by the creative focus!

[jo]

If Hugh & Ryan ever consider extending their MCU stints --

it is a good thing that the two will likely negotiate as a team...rather than individually.

Especially so if the movie Deadpool & Wolverine establishes them as an effective team for action/comedy/drama!

Jo

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Which variant???

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Agents of Fandom
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While making 'REAL STEEL,' Hugh Jackman asked Shawn Levy if he wanted to direct 'THE WOLVERINE,' but ultimately declined.

"I was thinking at that time, ‘Well, it’s your fifth time playing the character, I’m doing original films et cetera’. And I regretted it deeply for years. And so, when the opportunity came around again, thank God I was older and wiser enough to jump at the opportunity."

(via: empireonline.com/movies/news/shawn-levy-signed-up-deadpool-movie-regretting-wolverine-exclusive/)

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Hugh Jackman originally asked Shawn Levy to direct 'THE WOLVERINE' while they worked on 'REAL STEEL' together, but Levy declined

When Ryan Reynolds asked Shawn Levy to direct '#DEADPOOL 3', Hugh Jackman wasn't involved yet, but Levy immediately said yes

(via:
@empiremagazine
)

Real Steel was filmed around 2000 or so?

Deadpool 3 as a project will not be till more than a decade later?


Jo

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MCU Film News
@mcufilmnews
Shawn Levy said on the set of The Adam Project, Ryan asked him if he would consider doing DEADPOOL 3.

Ryan Reynolds — ‘I know you’re gonna say no, but I’m really going to try and talk you into it.

Shawn Levy — ‘I’m not gonna fucking say no, are you kidding? It’s a hard and immediate yes, sir!"

(Source:
@empiremagazine
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One of the most awaited cameos, IF SHE EVER DOES, is the appearance of Dafne Keen as Laura or X-23.

From Screen Rant --

By
Andy Behbakht
Published 4 days ago

Dafne Keen is excited about Deadpool & Wolverine, as she speaks highly of the cast including "second father" Hugh Jackman.
The actress shares admiration for Ryan Reynolds and the cast.
Keen expresses excitement for the new film, describing the new trailer as incredible.
X-23 actress Dafne Keen chimes in with her thoughts on the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, as she is heavily rumored to be reprising the Marvel hero in the new film. Despite the limited amount of Marvel movies releasing in 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine is eying to be one of the biggest installments for not just the MCU but Marvel's live-action legacy. With Wade Wilson moving over to the MCU, Deadpool & Wolverine is also revisiting some of the past Marvel properties that were part of 20th Century Fox's era.

At this year's CCXP MX event (via Omelete,) the Logan actress chatted a little about the new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. While Keen did not address whether or not she is returning as X-23 in the Phase 5 installment, check out her (translated) comments below about the trailer.

I mean, I'm very excited to watch it. The trailer is incredible — we all agree that the trailer is incredible? I love Ryan Reynolds, I love Hugh Jackman, obviously, he is like my second father, like my fake dad. Matthew Macfadyen, Emma Corrin, it is insane, I am very excited to watch it.

Every Marvel Villain Returning In Deadpool & Wolverine
A fleeting image from the official Deadpool & Wolverine trailer has confirmed even more Marvel villains will appear in the hotly-anticipated sequel.

Why Deadpool & Wolverine Should Feature X-23


While time will tell if Laura ends up being part of the Deadpool & Wolverine cast, Keen would be one of the more appreciated cameos for the Deadpool threequel. To begin with, X-23 was one of the most well-received aspects of the Logan movie, which made it more frustrating that she arrived only at the end of the franchise. However, many have been wanting to see Keen's X-23 return in one way or another, especially as the actress has grown up since she wasn't even a teenager when she portrayed the Marvel icon.

From a story perspective, having Laura getting to reunite with a Wolverine variant and perhaps get a chance at a father/daughter dynamic that she never got with her version would definitely pull some heartstrings. Another possibility to consider, given the multiverse aspect, is if Deadpool & Wolverine introduces the MCU's main version of X-23, which happens to be played by Keen. This could also serve as a setup for the MCU's X-Men reboot, and have her play a pivotal role in the franchise going forward.


While she obviously couldn't give a definitive yes right now, it wouldn't come as a shock if Keen is actually in Deadpool & Wolverine and is simply having to keep it a secret. Given the amount of secrecy surrounding Deadpool & Wolverine, an X-23 cameo would make a lot of sense at this point. With only two more months to go before Deadpool & Wolverine opens in theatres, the world will know soon enough who is and isn't in the film.

Deadpool 3 Poster Showing Two Halves of a Heart Necklace with Wolverine and Deadpool
Deadpool & Wolverine

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May 10, 2024 11:01:54 GMT -5 jo said:

Agents of Fandom
@agentsfandom
While making 'REAL STEEL,' Hugh Jackman asked Shawn Levy if he wanted to direct 'THE WOLVERINE,' but ultimately declined.

"I was thinking at that time, ‘Well, it’s your fifth time playing the character, I’m doing original films et cetera’. And I regretted it deeply for years. And so, when the opportunity came around again, thank God I was older and wiser enough to jump at the opportunity."

(via: empireonline.com/movies/news/shawn-levy-signed-up-deadpool-movie-regretting-wolverine-exclusive/)

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Hugh Jackman originally asked Shawn Levy to direct 'THE WOLVERINE' while they worked on 'REAL STEEL' together, but Levy declined

When Ryan Reynolds asked Shawn Levy to direct '#DEADPOOL 3', Hugh Jackman wasn't involved yet, but Levy immediately said yes

(via:
@empiremagazine
)

Real Steel was filmed around 2000 or so?

Deadpool 3 as a project will not be till more than a decade later?


Jo

Real Steel came out in 2011. Typo, I assume!

Nancy

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MCU Portal
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"I said, 'No'. Because I was thinking at that time, 'Well, it's your [Hugh Jackman’s] 5th time playing the character, l'm doing original films et cetera. And I regretted it deeply for years. And so, when the opportunity came around again, thank God I was older and wiser enough to jump at the opportunity.”
- Shawn Levy

James Mangold picked up the baton and directed THE WOLVERINE.

Then he was asked again to direct a second Wolverine film - called LOGAN!

Arguably the best superhero movie today!

PS: He eventually did some post-production duties for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, earning an Exec Producer credit!

Hey, linking with Hugh Jackman is not so bad


Jo

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This is a FUN t-shirt

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Ryan was on the TODAY show for his current film...promised to bring a little up-and-comer named Hugh Jackman next time around.

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Emma Corrin’s Improvised Adventure with Deadpool And Wolverine
Emma Corrin, known for their role in “The Crown,” recently opened up about their exhilarating experience on the set of the highly anticipated film “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Playing the villain Cassandra Nova, Corrin found themselves amidst a whirlwind of improvisation and comedy, led by the film’s stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.

Mastering the Art of Improv
During an interview on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, Corrin shared that the film’s dynamic environment required them to adapt quickly to their co-stars’ spontaneous creativity. “It was a real masterclass,” they said, reflecting on the need to keep pace with Reynolds and Jackman’s off-script antics.

Shawn Levy’s Visionary Direction
Under the guidance of director Shawn Levy, known for his precise vision and command over large-scale productions, the set of “Deadpool & Wolverine” was a place of both discipline and play. Corrin praised Levy’s ability to balance his meticulous planning with the freedom to explore comedic elements, a testament to his preparedness and flexibility.

A Joyous Experience
Describing the filming process as akin to “being a kid in a candy shop,” Corrin expressed sheer delight in being part of such a vibrant and fun-filled environment. “It was one of the best experiences of my life,” they gushed, eagerly anticipating the audience’s reaction to the film.

A New Chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
“Deadpool & Wolverine” marks the first Deadpool film to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With its release date set for 26 July, fans eagerly await the fusion of these iconic characters and the fresh comedic energy that Corrin and the cast promise to deliver.

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Deadpool & Wolverine: The Antidote For A Stagnant MCU?

AuthorRichard Norton

Deadpool & Wolverine
For me, the announcement of a new Marvel film is usually accompanied with a shrug, could be good, could be bad, and probably not going to be high on my list of priorities. However, Deadpool is an exception to that. The two Deadpool films have been tremendously fun with Ryan Reynolds finding what might be the perfect role for him.

The History

Deadpool with the less expensive X-Men they could use //credit: Deadpool, 20th Century Fox
Ryan Reynolds was first cast as Wade Wilson/Weapon X in the abysmal X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the fact that the character of Wade Wilson was something more significant than a minor villain would have only been apparent to comic book fans and the casting of Reynolds in of itself. For years Reynolds campaigned for there to be a Deadpool movie and he eventually got his wish. Deadpool was a brilliant and unusual addition to the comic book movie world, adopting many elements featured in the comics, most notably the fact that Deadpool breaks the fourth wall. A lot. And in an environment where the MCU is constantly criticised (including by me) for having a formula for its films Deadpool did feel different. Deadpool 2 didn’t quite manage the same success but still a very enjoyable film. Normally, Deadpool 3 might be expected to deliver less simply by the law of diminishing returns but it does have something going for it the others didn’t – Wolverine. This is not Deadpool 3, it is Deadpool & Wolverine.

The rivalry between Wolverine and Deadpool goes back to the comics. The two characters have a lot of similar powers and have faced off against each other as frenemies numerous times. The Deadpool movies have continued this rivalry with Deadpool breaking the fourth wall in criticising Wolverine and his movies. But then, and this has been going on for years, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, have had a similar, somewhat staged, frenemy rivalry going on. Both men have spent a lot of time on social media playfully insulting the other, going back so far that it was before any notion of this film was dreamt up.

God’s Perfect Idiot

Deadpool 2, 20th Century Fox
Deadpool with his own X-Men // Credit: Deadpool 2, 20th Century Fox
A lot of the success of the Deadpool movies is down to the charm of Ryan Reynolds and that is a lot of charm. As someone who enjoyed the short-lived Two Guys and A Girl sitcom of the early 2000s which starred Reynolds, I can say that that charm has always been there. Reynolds is immensely likeable and able to laugh at himself – Deadpool contains references to his brief and unsuccessful stint as Green Lantern, and even the opening credits listed him as “God’s Perfect Idiot”. So the stunningly handsome, charming, willing-to-laugh-at-himself and talented Reynolds was a phenomenal choice to play Deadpool.

The Wolverine

Logan, 20th Century Fox
An angry Logan // Credit: Logan, 20th Century Fox
Hugh Jackman is of course a megastar and an actor who has found a career-defining role of an unkillable claw-slashing mutant (whilst still being able to be cast in high-budget Oscar-winning musicals). Logan is quite possibly the best superhero film ever made. Crossovers are hardly new but the fourth-wall-breaking nature of Deadpool allows them to have a bit more fun with it. The trailer seems to show Wolverine and Deadpool fighting next to a partially destroyed 20th Century Fox logo (20th Century Fox for a long time owned the rights to X-Men and this is why they were not part of the MCU). The multiverse shenanigans that now exist in the MCU comfortably allow characters who were not originally in the MCU to be brought in, and things like death and destruction are not barriers to appearing.

Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel Studio
Wolverine in the famous yellow outfit //credit: Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel Studios
I hope Deadpool brings some spark back to MCU as just anything to inject some originality and difference into it. And I do realise looking for originality in a second sequel shows the dire state of things. Anything that moves the MCU from the formula they relentlessly cling to. And Deadpool does seem to try to constantly pull away from the formula – Deadpool bills itself as a love story, and Deadpool 2 is a family movie. Deadpool brings a level of brutal violence rarely seen in the MCU, let alone from the supposed hero. Every Deadpool movie has been Rated R in America (as opposed to the solid PG13 rating for just about everything else in the MCU) meaning swearing, drugs, sex and various adult situations are present in Deadpool movies and if nothing else that gives more freedom to the filmmakers. That said they do lean into this, in Deadpool there is literally a sex montage scene. Ultimately I am more concerned with Deadpool & Wolverine being a good movie than its place in the MCU, and I think if every MCU movie was made that way, the MCU would be a lot better.

[jo]

The Voice of San Francisco

Film franchise fatigue
If you’re making a sequel, prequel, or reboot, you better have a good reason — and you better deliver

by Michael Snyder
May 7, 2024



Left to right, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine


Over the past few weeks, the public-relations divisions of the Disney entertainment megalith and its associated branch, Marvel Studios, have been hard at work, preparing millions of potential ticket-buyers for the release of Deadpool & Wolverine on July 26. That’s roughly three months away, but this is a significant moment for the multibillion-dollar earning, comic-book-spawned Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU, as the interrelated movie series is known, has been dealing with its first downward trend in box office receipts over the past couple of years — leading to accusations that audiences are experiencing “superhero fatigue.” In fact, the creative side of moviemaking seems to be suffering from “franchise fatigue,” although the studios themselves, Disney and beyond, seem to be ignoring any dips in quality.

Two full-length trailers (and a few tongue-in-cheek teasers) have now dropped for Deadpool & Wolverine and more are on the horizon. It’s just business, and despite undeniable star power with Ryan Reynolds as the scarred, indestructible, quip-spouting mercenary Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as the near-immortal, self-regenerating superhero Wolverine aka Logan, there will be no hedging of bets. A lot is at stake for the studio honchos. Wolverine, in particular, is a crucial component here. He’s a solo vigilante type when he’s not being a member of Marvel’s valiant mutant band, the X-Men. And since the acquisition of 20th Century Fox (now known as 20th Century Studios) by Disney, the ever-popular X-Men, an intellectual property contractually controlled by Fox for a bunch of feature films, has now reverted to Marvel Studios — meaning the mutants can be folded into the MCU, possibly giving that massive two-dozen-plus movie saga a boost.

Deadpool & Wolverine could well be a blast (the fun kind) as well as a boost. That remains to be seen. But skepticism is understandable, given the state of the movie industry. A string of sequels for various properties, intended to milk what the suits doubtless consider cash cows, have hit theaters over the past year. Clearly, the Hollywood corporate machine would rather lean on proven brands than invest in anything fresh and challenging. Taking profits out of the equation, this approach has often led to diminishing returns on the artistic front. The most recent examples are a visually colorful, yet repetitive Kung Fu Panda 4, which is the fourth in the series of animated Asian-set action comedies with anthropomorphic animals using martial-arts to fight villainy; Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the cluttered less-than-satisfying second movie in a continuation of the supernatural comedy franchise that launched in 1984 (with Ghostbusters); and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, a numbing beast-off that’s the latest film about the secretive Monarch organization dedicated to combating giant monsters (like Godzilla and Kong) that emerge from a dimensional rift below the surface of the Earth.




Monetizing assets
For the record, there have been Kung Fu Panda, Ghostbusters, and Monarch TV shows too. That is a lot of milking. And it’s not slowing up in May. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be released on May 10. It’s the latest installment in 20th Century’s ongoing resuscitation of a movie property that began in 1968 with the blockbuster “simians versus humans” hit Planet of the Apes. Adapting and expanding on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel Planet of the Apes, four more Apes movies of varying quality were cranked out between 1970 and 1973 to capitalize on the popularity of the first. It took a while, but there was a less successful one-film revival, courtesy of Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes remake in 2001. And then, a complete back-to-square-one revival kicked off in 2011 with an invigorating Rise of the Planet of the Apes, followed by Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes — all of which have been smartly written, well-acted, and enhanced by advances in special effects that replaced the prosthetic ape make-up of the earlier movies with hyper-realistic motion-capture CGI.

The odds are at best even if Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is up to its recent predecessors. And therein is the issue. Kung Fu Panda 4 squandered a lot of the “panda-monium” built up over the earlier, tighter, funnier chapters in the series. The focal point in KFP4 was again Po (voiced by Jack Black), the pudgy noodle-and-bun-loving panda, who became a master of the kung fu fighting style under the tutelage of Master Shifu (voiced by Dustin Hoffman) and served as protector of the happy valley where he, his family, his friends, and allies live. Unfortunately, the return of significant voice actors and the beauty of the animation couldn’t cover up a sense that this was Kung Fu pandering — more frenetic than kinetic.

The Hollywood corporate machine would rather lean on proven brands than invest in anything fresh and challenging.

When the makers of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire decided to resume the tale of the Spengler family, a decision was made to complement these folks, central to 2021’s well-received Ghostbusters: Afterlife, with three proto-Ghostbusters, a couple other oldsters, and assorted newbies. The heartland-dwelling Spenglers were related to a charter New York City-based Ghostbuster, the late Egon Spengler (played by the dearly departed cocreator of the franchise, Harold Ramis), and that inspired the current stewards of the franchise to call on the surviving actors who played the original Ghostbusters: Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd, and Ernie Hudson. Leaving the Midwestern location of Afterlife and relocating to New York, Frozen Empire also brought back Annie Potts in the role of the Ghostbusters’ longtime secretary — now a full-fledged ’Buster. The result was a too-crowded affair, long on fan service and short on laughs. Why add the legacy stars if they’re going to be short-changed by a glut of characters — old and new, fleshy and spectral — vying for time with hyper-speed ghost chases and an enhanced mythology?

Draining the well
As for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, it’s a nearly nonstop slug-fest with a slew of realistically computer-animated creatures that are mostly pummeling the hell out of one another in the fanciful, digitally fashioned environment known as the Hollow Earth. Although it could be tolerated as the onscreen equivalent of a white-knuckle amusement park ride, that’s to the detriment of usually reliable live-action performers Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, and Brian Tyree Henry, representing the Monarch contingent, who have so little to do during the proceedings they might have been computer-generated themselves. To be frank, only one of the Monarch monster movies, Kong: Skull Island, gives its human actors enough to do and merits a rewatch.




The overarching question for anyone who wants to see something that doesn’t besmirch an established franchise is simple. How many times can you go to the well before it’s one time too many? On May 24, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga premieres in theaters. It concerns the origins of the warrior woman previously introduced in a decent reboot of the postapocalyptic Mad Max sci-fi films. Furiosa’s story — with Anya Taylor Joy playing the younger version of the female badass first portrayed by Charlize Theron — might be well told. Will a money-tree bloom as Furiosa travels her wasteland setting? Those who green-light the plethora of sequels and prequels and reboots (oh, my!) are counting on it. Moviegoers, whether eager or exhausted, should have the final say.

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[jo]

This might help understand which Wolverine we are going to see in DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE.

It looks like Disney/Marvel finds the original Wolverine played by Hugh Jackman to be such a strong indelible image that they want to find another Wolverine to create a separate identity for their MCU stories. I wonder why? Is the Jackman Wolverine portrayed in the original FOX franchise too commanding an image of a superhero whom Feige probably feels might overwhelm his other heroes??

Hmmm....