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
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
It was a box office Marvel. “Deadpool & Wolverine” clawed its way to No. 1, earning $96 million on its opening day Friday, The Numbers reported. The Marvel Studios flick which The Post called a “fantastic buddy comedy,” is on its way to a probable $400 million global opening, according to Forbes. “Twisters,” which was … Read more
Here’s your chance to take hero worship to the next level. Iconic props and costumes from the likes of “Harry Potter,” “Batman,” “Spider-Man” and “Captain America” are among the bevy of items up for bid Sunday on the final day of San Diego Comic-Con. An original USO shield used by Chris Evans in Marvel’s 2011 “Captain … Read more
Josh Harnett revealed the “unhelpful” advice he received from his “Oppenheimer” co-star Matt Damon while promoting his new film “Trap” on “The Tonight Show” on Wednesday. “He gave me a lot of good advice. One in particular — one thing that was just so unhelpful: He told me not to gain the weight I’d already … Read more
The fourth wall has been broken. An A-list star reprised her role as a Marvel character in “Deadpool & Wolverine” — and made a subtle joke about her personal life. Spoilers below for “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Jennifer Garner makes a cameo as Elektra, the role she debuted in 2003’s “Daredevil” and reprised in 2005’s “Elektra.” … Read more
new video loaded: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ | Anatomy of a Scene transcript Back transcript ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ | Anatomy of a Scene The director Shawn Levy narrates a sequence from his film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. I’m Shawn Levy, the director, co-writer and co-producer of “Deadpool & Wolverine.” “So what made you finally … Read more
George Lazenby’s next project could be “From Florida With Love.” The 84-year-old actor, who played British superspy James Bond just once, in 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” announced on Thursday that he’s leaving show business for good. “This hasn’t been an easy decision but it’s time to announce my retirement from work,” Lazenby said … Read more
Wolverine rarely cracks a smile, but Hugh Jackman’s got a winning sense of humor — especially about himself. That comes in handy in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the new Marvel movie in which the 55-year-old actor plays the mutant for the first time since 2017’s “Logan.” Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) jokes about the divorce of Hugh Jackman, who … Read more
Before his time as Tom Wambsgans in HBO’s “Succession,” Matthew Macfadyen was most known for his role as Mr. Darcy in the 2005 adaptation of “Pride & Prejudice” opposite Keira Knightley. Despite fans swooning over his portrayal of the brooding love interest of Elizabeth Bennet, Macfadyen, 49, revealed he “didn’t really” enjoy playing the part … Read more
He’s tangled up in blue. The first trailer for the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” starring Timothée Chalamet was released on Wednesday. In the trailer, Chalamet, 28, can be heard imitating Bob Dylan’s distinctive vocals, singing “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.” Fans took to social media to express mixed reactions to the “Wonka” star … Read more
Yes, Ryan Reynolds is uniting screen superpowers with Hugh Jackman in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the Marvel crossover blockbuster that hits theaters on Friday. But for the third film in the franchise’s trilogy, the madcap mutant has another partner in foul-mouthed wisecracking: Blind Al, Deadpool’s deadpanning roommate played by “Roots” legend Leslie Uggams — in all … Read more
“Top Gun” is gearing up to make its comeback. During a live interview on the July 22 episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Glen Powell suggested he knows when filming begins for the follow-up to “Top Gun: Maverick.” “I mean, I have a date,” Powell, 35, said, when asked about “Top Gun 3” by … Read more
movie review DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Running time: 127 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence and language throughout, gore and sexual references). In theaters July 26. “Good to see you,” Deadpool says to Wolverine early in their new movie. “You’re joining at a bit of a low point.” The sword-wielding superhuman also known as Wade Wilson … Read more
Fear not, Mickey Mouse hasn’t tamped down Deadpool. In fact, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the third film in the Ryan Reynolds-led series but the first for the Disney-owned Marvel Cinematic Universe, breaks a curse-word record. The threequel, out Friday, July 26, includes more than 100 F-bombs — 116 by The Post’s count — which is the … Read more
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga put on a bloody show as they sing and dance through Arkham State Hospital in the latest trailer for “Joker: Folie à Deux.” The new sneak peek dropped on July 23 after a 24-hour livestream hosted by Warner Bros., and it showcases Joker’s “trial of the century” in the sequel … Read more
Just like a prayer, she’ll make you take it there. Ryan Reynolds had a bigger challenge than any Marvel superhero has faced by convincing Madonna to let her classic hit “Like a Prayer” be used in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the crossover blockbuster that opens in theaters on Friday. Reynolds — who stars as Deadpool opposite … Read more
Blake Lively sparked a frenzy Monday on social media when she posted a photo of herself kissing her husband, Ryan Reynolds, on the set of “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The photograph immediately ignited speculation among fans, mainly due to Lively’s red attire, which many interpreted as hinting that she’s playing Lady Deadpool in the film. Blake … Read more
There truly “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.” Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones play stormchasers Tyler Owens and Kate Cooper in the new film “Twisters,” a sequel to the 1996 original. The two actors have undeniable chemistry in the movie, but surprisingly don’t seal the happy ending with a kiss. Glen Powell and British actress Daisy … Read more
Nicole Kidman made rare comments about her ex-husband Tom Cruise in a new interview. The Oscar winner, 57, spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the 25th anniversary of the former couple’s 1999 movie “Eyes Wide Shut,” written and directed by Stanley Kubrick. Kidman was asked if she thought Kubrick “was mining” her marriage to Cruise, … Read more