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☆ 15 details you probably missed in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Olivia Singh | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprise their Marvel roles for "Deadpool & Wolverine." The film includes many callbacks and references to the MCU. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Ryan Reynolds has again suited up as Deadpool, and this time he brought Hugh Jackman along for the ride. Wade Wilson/Deadpool (Reynolds) and Logan/Wolverine (Jackman) team up in "Deadpool & Wolverine," directed by Shawn Levy.

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☆ Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's kids have cameos in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' — and you probably missed it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." "Deadpool & Wolverine" is packed with so many cameos that the appearances from Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's kids may have gone unnoticed. In "Deadpool & Wolverine," Ladypool has a baby, aptly titled Babypool, who is played by the couple's youngest child, Olin. AdvertisementLively plays Lady Deadpool in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Reynolds also gave his family a shout-out at the New York premiere of "Deadpool & Wolverine" on Monday.

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☆ 35 of the most daring looks MCU stars have worn on the red carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The "Deadpool & Wolverine" premieres have provided some standout red-carpet looks. Ever since the first MCU movie in 2008, stars have worn bold outfits to Marvel premieres. Actors have used their looks at premieres to hide Easter eggs or pay homage to their characters. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Marvel movies, like "Deadpool & Wolverine," have become true event films, with the stars using their fashion at premieres to hide Easter eggs or pay homage to their characters.

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☆ Who plays Ladypool in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'? Everything to know about the A-list cameo
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The character is one of many variants of Deadpool that appear in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine," which stars Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Blake Lively plays LadypoolBlake Lively at the world premiere of "Deadpool & Wolverine." Fans suspected that Lively was Ladypool before 'Deadpool & Wolverine' hit theatersBlake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at the world premiere of "Deadpool & Wolverine" in July 2024. Plus, she visited the "Deadpool & Wolverine" set, so it seemed like a no-brainer for her to appear in the film. AdvertisementBlake Lively plays Ladypool, but her face is never shown in "Deadpool & Wolverine."

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☆ Ryan Reynolds says he'll only make 'Deadpool 4' if he's 'capital B broke.' Here's what to know about a potential fourth film.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." Ryan Reynolds joked that "Deadpool 4" won't happenRyan Reynolds at the world premiere of "Deadpool & Wolverine" in July 2024. He explained that his family wouldn't be happy if he jumped into another sequel so soon after "Deadpool & Wolverine." The door is seemingly open for "Deadpool 4" and beyondHugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Plus, it would be the ultimate payoff for the opening scene in "Deadpool & Wolverine," where Wilson unsuccessfully applies to join the Avengers.

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☆ 'Deadpool & Wolverine' snares $38.5 million in Thursday previews, on pace for record opening
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Thursday night preview numbers are folded into Friday's box office haul and calculated as part of a film's three-day opening weekend. The latest entrant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most anticipated releases of 2024 and the first R-rated film in the comic book franchise. Disney and Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" has secured $38.5 million in Thursday previews and is on pace for a domestic debut north of $150 million, which would be a record for an R-rated film. "Deadpool & Wolverine" is expected to tally between $160 million and $180 million at the domestic box office during its debut. This haul would mark the highest opening weekend for a film in 2024 and the biggest debut of an R-rated film ever.

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☆ A major Marvel star returns in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' in an unexpected way, and it might be one of the MCU's most satisfying cameos ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." "Deadpool & Wolverine" has several noteworthy celebrity cameos, but the film's greatest gift is Chris Evans' return. Chris Evans returns as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, not Steve Rogers/Captain AmericaChris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in "Fantastic Four." 20th Century FoxIt probably cost Marvel a pretty penny to bring back Evans for his "Deadpool & Wolverine" cameo. For better or for worse, "Deadpool & Wolverine" contains many cameos that are being called fan service.

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☆ No, Taylor Swift isn't in 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' Here's why Swifties and Marvel fans were convinced she'd make an appearance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Grammy-winning singer later cast "Deadpool & Wolverine" director Shawn Levy as the dad in her "All Too Well" short film, which was released in November 2021. Following the success of "Deadpool" (2016) and "Deadpool 2" (2018), Reynolds confirmed that a third installment was in the works in 2019. Rumors intensified when production began on 'Deadpool & Wolverine'Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds will star in "Deadpool 3." Gotham/GC ImagesLevy then played coy about the possibility of Swift being in "Deadpool & Wolverine." AdvertisementJust before the release of "Deadpool & Wolverine," Reynolds told E!

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☆ Taylor Swift subtly let slip she's the godmother of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's kids while praising the new 'Deadpool' movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift shared an Instagram story to promote the new movie "Deadpool & Wolverine." Swift is close friends with Blake Lively and her husband, "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds. In her post, Swift described Reynolds and Lively's children as her godkids. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Swift is close friends with Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, who plays Marvel's "merc with a mouth" and costars in the new movie alongside Hugh Jackman.

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☆ 'Deadpool & Wolverine' has one end-credits scene — here's what happens
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." "Deadpool & Wolverine" is finally in theaters, and you're going to want to stick around until the very end. Although the character sacrificed himself in the 2017 movie "Logan," Jackman returns as a Wolverine variant in "Deadpool & Wolverine." 20th Century FoxIn "Deadpool & Wolverine," Chris Evans reprises his role as the lovable-yet-cocky Johnny Storm/Human Torch. The "Deadpool & Wolverine" end-credits scene milks Evans' cameo for everything it's worth by elaborating on the moment that led to Johnny's brutal death.

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☆ 'Deadpool & Wolverine' is filled with cameos — here they all are
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman star in "Deadpool & Wolverine," now playing in theaters. The third "Deadpool" movie is packed with some expected cameos and a few shockers. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." "Deadpool & Wolverine" is now playing in theaters, and the Marvel movie is jam-packed with cameos and surprise appearances.

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☆ Hugh Jackman makes a triumphant return in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' and the explanation for how Logan is alive is surprisingly simple
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hugh Jackman's Wolverine may have died in 2017's "Logan," but "Deadpool & Wolverine" came up with a simple way to bring the actor back — the multiverse. Since Marvel announced that Jackman would return as Wolverine, fans have worried the move might tarnish the character's 17-year legacy. "Deadpool & Wolverine" finds a way to bring the character back into the action while still honoring his legacy. AdvertisementDeadpool digs up Jackman's 'Logan' Wolverine at the beginning of the filmLaura Kinney (Dafne Keen) buried Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) after he died at the end of "Logan." AdvertisementUltimately, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is not about Jackman's triumphant return as the beloved hero we all knew.

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☆ All 46 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and TV series, ranked by critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going strong since 2008's "Iron Man." There have been 34 movies, 10 TV series, and two specials to date, with many more in the works. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a huge box-office force ever since its first film, "Iron Man," debuted in 2008. We used Rotten Tomatoes scores to rank every single MCU project, from "Iron Man" to "Deadpool & Wolverine," which releases on July 26.

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☆ Disney, Hulu and Max launch streaming bundle at up to 38% discount
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Discovery and Disney launched a cross-studio bundle of Disney+, Hulu, and Max on Thursday, bringing the services together at a discounted price as the entertainment giants look to scale their streaming businesses. Disney+ with Hulu is also available for $9.99 a month with ads. Disney already offers its own streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at a bargain rate. Earlier this month, Hallmark announced that it, too, will launch its own standalone streaming platform, Hallmark+, ahead of the holiday season. Disney, WBD and Fox Corp. are also launching the dedicated sports streaming service Venu this fall, which will combine ESPN, TNT, Fox Sports and other assets under a single streaming roof.

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☆ 'Deadpool and Wolverine' set for highest opening of an R-rated film
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Those marks include the highest domestic opening of 2024 and the biggest debut ever for an R-rated film. "Deadpool and Wolverine" is the 34th film to be released under the MCU banner and the first to garner an R-rating from the Motion Picture Association. The previous two Deadpool films, both rated R, were produced and released through 20th Century Fox. Jacob said "Deadpool and Wolverine" is filled with Easter eggs and audiences will return to try and see them all. There's also a genuine curiosity about how the MCU's first R-rated film will play out and hold to the qualities which made the first two Deadpool films and [Jackman's 2017 Wolverine film] 'Logan' so popular."

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☆ Marvel boss Kevin Feige says 'Deadpool & Wolverine' proves it's possible to bring back former stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. Here's what the actors have said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Feige told DiscussingFilm on Tuesday that if they brought back Downey Jr. and Evans, they would have to handle the move carefully. And we've been spending, you know, the last two-plus years figuring that out for Wolverine," Feige said. AdvertisementIf pulled off correctly, the return could be a great move for Marvel, Downey Jr., and Evans. A cameo from Downey Jr. or Evans could help bring back audiences to the cinemas. But after winning his first Oscar for "Oppenheimer," Downey Jr. seems more open to reprising the role.

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☆ To understand what's going on in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' read this quick recap of what's happened with the 'X-Men' characters since 2000
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewHugh Jackman has finally returned to play the iconic Marvel hero Wolverine, AKA Logan, in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Deadpool and Wolverine first crossed paths in 'X-Men: Origins - Wolverine'Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in "X-Men: Origins - Wolverine." Advertisement"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is infamous among fans for its terrible depiction of Wolverine's history and key characters from the "X-Men" universe. It was a tongue-in-cheek way of wiping "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" from the history books. Hopefully, "Deadpool & Wolverine" will live up to fans' high expectations when it arrives in theaters on July 26.

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☆ Everyone hated Hugh Jackman's first solo Wolverine movie in 2009. Now critics say 'Deadpool & Wolverine' could save the Marvel Cinematic universe.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewFans and critics alike hated "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" starring Hugh Jackman when it hit theaters back in 2009. Now, the first reviews for "Deadpool & Wolverine" suggest that the highly anticipated sequel could save the Marvel Cinematic Universe after several middling releases. AdvertisementIt's a far cry from the reaction to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which has a 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the hugely positive reception to "Deadpool & Wolverine" shows just how far both characters have come since "Origins." Fans will be pleased to know that critics are impressed with the story in the 2024 film, its violence, and crowd-pleasing cameos.

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☆ AMC warns of second-quarter earnings 'weakness,' with revenue and profit down
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

AMC Entertainment on Wednesday warned investors of declines in key metrics during the second quarter, sending its shares down more than 7%. It also said it expects to post a net loss of $32.8 million compared with a profit of $8.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. "This explains the weakness in our preliminary Q2 2024 results, as contrasted with the same quarter of a year ago." "But if looking only at the full quarter, the lay observer might easily miss the incredibly good news that transpired within the second quarter," Aron said. "This in turn suggests that AMC should enjoy increasing adjusted EBITDA, if as and when overall industry revenues are climbing.

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But I love my country more,” the president said“It’s been the honor of my life to serve as your president. (Donilon, a former pollster, played an instrumental role in presenting the data that informed Biden’s decision to step aside.) The new CNN poll finds voters widely supportive of both Biden’s decision to step aside and his choice to remain in office through the end of his term. Desire for a new direction is largely concentrated among younger voters and voters of color. But, as one source told CNN, with the decision to drop out of the 2024 race only days old, such discussions have not begun in earnest.

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☆ This ‘once in a generation’ £1.5 million Scottish cottage is up for sale. But there’s one key quirk
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

For the golf fanatics of the world, it could soon all be yours – so long as you have a spare £1.5 million ($1.93 million) to part with. “The sale of Blackrock House is one of those rare times where you can safely say there isn’t anything else like this available in the world,” Strutt and Parker selling agent Annabel Blackett told CNN via email. Spectators walk past Blackrock House and its "for sale" sign. It would be another 45 years before the course hosted its first Open Championship, with this week marking its 10th time staging the major. “This will be a bittersweet Open for us,” Andrew Kelly told the Associated Press ahead of this week’s tournament.

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☆ Inundated IT workers commiserate, marvel at 'historic' CrowdStrike outage
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

IT professionals convened on Reddit to mourn and marvel at the "historic" outage. The issue, linked to CrowdStrike, has brought various sectors to their knees. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIn addition to sparking global chaos, a mass outage linked to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is inspiring a wave of commiseration among IT professionals. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Can Boeing get back to its glory days?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

Then on Jan. 5, about six minutes and 16,000 feet into a packed flight out of Portland, Oregon, a door plug blew out of a nearly new Boeing 737 Max 9. The Federal Aviation Administration barred Boeing from increasing output of its Max planes and stepped up hands-on inspections at production plants. The 737 was dubbed "Baby Boeing" and went on to become the company's bestseller, helping to make Boeing the largest U.S. exporter. Pilots in those Boeing planes fought against a flight-control system, the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, that pushed the nose of the planes downward repeatedly. Boeing has said it aims to increase rates to about 50 Max planes a month in the next few years.

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☆ The Russo brothers — the directors of the $4 billion 'Avengers' films — could be back to save superhero movies after 'The Marvels' lost $237 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Multiple outlets have reported that the Russo brothers are in talks to return to Marvel. What's known as superhero movie fatigue has caused a crisis in the film industry. The Russo brothers could be exactly what the superhero industry needs to bounce back. AdvertisementThe Russo brothers, the directing duo behind the $4 billion epics "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame," may be returning to save Marvel. After Destin Daniel Cretton dropped out of directing "Avengers 5" in November 2023, Marvel has struggled to choose a new director to lead their most profitable movie series.

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☆ ‘Twisters’ chose not to mention climate change. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

CNN —Like its titular tornados, “Twisters” blasts through a lot in its 122-minute runtime. Generally, scientists are the least certain about the connection between tornadoes and climate change as it’s unclear how warming temperatures are changing storms themselves or the outbreaks. Cathy, a local farmer, gripes that storms and floods are becoming more frequent, and the price of wheat more expensive, while stopping short of citing climate change. However, for a film populated by scientists and clued-in citizens to not mention climate change is a little like the twisters themselves: there’s a hole at the center. !”“Making a ‘Twisters’ movie in Tornado Alley during storm season, tornado season, it’s kind of perfect.

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