The boys are back in town. “Deadpool & Wolverine” clawed its way back to No. 1 on Friday, finishing its fourth week in theaters. After being dethroned last week by the theatrical debut of “Alien: Romulus,” the Marvel superhero flick reigned supreme at the box office once again, raking in $4.8 million, according to The … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. finally revealed how his Marvel comeback came to be. The 59-year-old actor appeared on Tuesday’s episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast and confirmed that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige convinced him to return to the MCU as notorious villain Doctor Doom. “Susan [Downey] and I were sitting down with Feige at … Read more
The creator of “X-Men ‘97” was “stripped” of his credits on the second season of the animated series after an internal investigation turned up “egregious” findings, Marvel Studios has said. Marvel released a statement on Thursday, August 15, just hours after the writer, Beau DeMayo, took to social media and alleged the company “stripped” him … Read more
There’s a storm brewing. Halle Berry revealed in a new interview with ComicBook that she wasn’t asked to reprise her role as Ororo Munroe/Storm in Marvel’s cameo-filled “Deadpool and Wolverine.” The 58-year-old actress claimed that lead star Ryan Reynolds’ wife Blake Lively even asked her about joining the film. Halle Berry as Storm in “X-Men: … Read more
Before Robert Downey Jr.’s return to Marvel as Doctor Doom, the creators of “Deadpool & Wolverine” explored the possibility of bringing him back as Tony Stark. Director Shawn Levy revealed that almost everyone approached for a cameo in the film agreed to participate, including Jennifer Garner (Elektra), Henry Cavill (The “Cavillrine” Wolverine variant) and Wesley … Read more
Henry Cavill was a superhero in his own right on the set of “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The actor, 41, made a cameo in the new Marvel movie as a variant of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine named “Cavillrine.” Director Shawn Levy told the New York Times that Cavill committed to his role — so much so that … Read more
“Black Panther” actress Connie Chiume has died at the age of 72. She passed away in a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday, her family confirmed in a statement on her Instagram page. “The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the internationally acclaimed award-winning actress, Connie Chiume,” the statement began. … Read more
Ben Affleck wasn’t given a heads up about that joke in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” In the Marvel film, Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra and makes a joke about Affleck, who she was married to for 10 years. Shawn Levy, the director of the film, revealed on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast on Monday that he … Read more
Deadpool might be an unapologetic jerk, but at least he got permission. Discussing some of the more cruel jabs made at the “Deadpool & Wolverine” cast’s personal lives in the new Marvel blockbuster, director Shawn Levy said every crack was mutually agreed upon. “We never did a joke about or with anyone that we didn’t … Read more
It was more heroics for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” with the Marvel Studios flick remaining in the No. 1 box office spot on Friday, The Numbers reported. In its second week in theaters, the “fantastic buddy comedy,” earned $28.3 million on Friday. The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend alone, slashing … Read more
Harrison Ford is making his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with his role as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in next year’s “Captain America: Brave New World.” At San Diego Comic-Con, Ford, 82, discussed his preparation for and experience of joining the MCU, in which he plays a US president who transforms into the Red Hulk. … Read more
The feeling when one of your biggest hits is played, 35 years later, in the biggest blockbuster of the summer. That’s the kind of puffed-out chest you’d expect Patrick Leonard would be flexing right about now — after “Like a Prayer,” the 1989 smash that he co-wrote and co-produced for Madonna, was featured in an … Read more
Ryan Reynolds is taking a stand for Jamie Lee Curtis after her recent comments about Marvel sparked controversy. “Wait, is everyone expected to apologize for slamming Marvel post-Endgame?” Reynolds, 47, questioned on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, following Curtis’ apology for her recent remarks about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Ryan Reynolds the UK event … Read more
Jamie Lee Curtis declared war on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Oscar winner, 65, shaded the superhero franchise when she was at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend. In a clip from her interview with MTV’s Josh Horowitz, Curtis was asked which phase the MCU is in right now. Jamie Lee Curtis at San Diego … Read more
Jonathan Majors lost his Marvel villain role to Robert Downey Jr. Downey Jr., 59, was announced as Doctor Doom, the main antagonist in the next two “Avengers” films (2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday” and 2027’s “Avengers: Secret Wars”), at Comic-Con over the weekend. The actor previously played Tony Stark/Iron Man until the beloved hero was killed off … Read more
Pepper Potts is perplexed. Gwyneth Paltrow, 51, reacted to the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. is returning to Marvel to play the villain Doctor Doom in the next two “Avengers” movies — 2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday” and 2027’s “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Paltrow played Pepper Potts, the love interest of Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark/Iron Man, in several … Read more
Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in the top 10 openings … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the move may already be doomed. The 59-year-old actor was revealed as Doctor Doom, the latest villain in the “Avengers” franchise, at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday — just five years after his previous Marvel role as Iron Man was spectacularly martyred in “Avengers: … Read more
Warning: This article does contain spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine” Jennifer Garner attended the famous San Diego Comic-Con for the first time this year but almost didn’t make it thanks to a stuck elevator. The actress, who was on hand to support her cameo role in “Deadpool and Wolverine,” shared a series of videos documenting the … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the Marvel Universe as notorious Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom. Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, made the stunning reveal at Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Downey is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. DiscussingFilm, /X Kevin Feige, president of … Read more