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Anne Hathaway Gets Her Own Spider-Man 4 Rumor

Neil Miller — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:17 +0000

Yesterday I presented you with a list of Five Actresses Who Should Play The Black Cat in Spider-Man 4, and no where on there did I mention Anne Hathaway. That said, it seems as if Marvel and Sony Pictures aren’t listening to me. At least, according to a report from Nikki Finke.

Finke, who has long had sources inside Marvel Entertainment, is reporting that producers are very interested in casting Hathaway in a “starring role” in Spider-Man 4. This is the fourth major rumor we’ve seen reported in the last week related to Spider-Man 4 and the casting of The Black Cat. First was Rachel McAdams, then came Romola Garai, and finally Julia Stiles. McAdams denied the report herself, Garai’s rumor has not been confirmed nor denied and no one has been able to get comment from the Stiles camp about her alleged audition. It’s becoming tiresome to talk about these casting rumors, as you might expect, as we don’t really even know much about the film’s plot — and have no real confirmation that The Black Cat is even in Spider-Man 4. But it sure is fun to talk about, am I right?

As for Hathaway — she’s a much different actress with a very different look than the three previously mentioned ladies. That said, in many ways she’s a better actress with a much higher profile, so it’s easy to see why director Sam Raimi and friends might want to have her in the film. As always, we will keep an eye on this story for you as it develops.

Brian Cox Considering a Trek to The Lonely Mountain?

Paul Sileo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:03:32 +0000

It’s no secret around my neck of the woods that I’m a rabidly-obsessive Middle Earth fanatic. I re-read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings every year (with some Silmarillion usually thrown in for good measure every other year), I saw each of the films five times in the theatre (the first always at midnight, opening day), and I absolutely refuse to watch the standard editions now, much to my wife’s dismay, as I believe the extended editions to be the definitive and only cuts that exist.

So, to say that I mildly excited when news about The Hobbit began to drift across the fields of the Shire would be an understatement akin to calling the Sammath Naur nothing more than a pothole. What do we know? We know that Peter Jackson is onboard to produce and that Guillermo Del Toro will be taking over the director’s chair. Unfortunately, that’s about it, but as filming in 2010 begins to inch closer and closer, it is inevitable that casting rumors will become more frequent and that it’s only a matter of time before we have our ensemble cast headed by Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield.

So, what’s the newest casting rumor? According to the folks over at Ain’t It Cool News, Brian Cox (Braveheart, The Bourne Identity, X2, Trick R Treat) is either locked down or being heavily considered for a role as one of the thirteen dwarves that accompany Bilbo on his quest. As a huge fan of Mr. Cox, I applaud this piece of casting news, and considering his age, demeanor, and star power, I would venture a guess that he isn’t being considered for just any of the dwarves, but as Thorin Oakenshield himself. Beyond Thorin, I could see him as Gloin, but if Brian Cox is being considered for Gloin (or another dwarf, however doubtful that would be), then they must have someone really special in mind for Thorin. However, since they obviously won’t cast big names for all thirteen roles, I would place my bet on the King Under the Mountain.

Theron, Hardy Rev Engines for ‘Mad Max’?

Dr. Cole Abaius — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:06:40 +0000

A few months ago, I wrote a list of actors I thought would make an excellent new Max Rockatansky. Neither of these names are on that list, but both probably should have.

According to a strangely worded post on E! Online, Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy may be cast in the reboot/sequel/not-a-remake that is Mad Max 4. I say it’s strangely worded, because it involves confirmation from multiple sources that Theron is “director George Miller’s pick to play the lead female role.” Does that mean she’s been picked? That he wants to pick her? That he had a dream in which he rode a white steed and saw her visage off in the clouded distance?

It’s unclear.

Same wording goes for Tom Hardy who was absolutely phenomenal in Bronson. The guy is a strong acting talent, and a role like this would elevate his profile in a very cool way.

But, still, I think I would lean toward Charlize Theron playing Max (lead female role doesn’t necessarily mean she’s a replacement for Tina Turner). Why? Because it would involve Charlize Theron kicking everyone’s ass and kicking up the dust of the outback.

Oh, and if George Miller really thinks Mel Gibson is too old for the role, he should check out the trailer for Edge of Darkness. Just saying. I have a feeling that Gibson can still shove a shotgun into some greasy thug’s face.

What do you think? Bonus question: If Max tells a guy to saw through his own foot to get free of some handcuffs, will people think they’re ripping off Saw instead of Saw ripping off homaging the original Mad Max?

Wes Craven to ‘Scream’ Again?

Dr. Cole Abaius — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:29:14 +0000

You should know that in Scream 2 during a scene where Sarah Michelle Gellar’s character Cici gets thrown off a balcony, there’s a completely visible head of a stunt coordinator that you can see if you pause or slow down the DVD. Fellow Reject Brian Salisbury taught me that, and it’s a lesson I’ve never forgotten. Keep it close to your heart and in your mind as you read the news/rumor that Craven is definitely/maybe on board to direct Scream 4.

According to a “very reliable source” close to Cinema Blend, the iconic horror director who has lived to see his early films begin to get remade is going to take his place back in the director’s chair for another installment in the horror franchise that lampooned and reinvigorated the genre.

Do I believe it? Probably. It’s not that far-fetched to begin with. We know the ball is rolling on the project, and it’s not like Craven has ever expressed grand personal ill-will at the franchise. Plus, either he’s fairly free or his publicist does a terrible job of updating people on his slate of projects.

Personally, I’ll be holding out for an official announcement of some sort, but until then, it’s a rumor that seems highly likely. Unfortunately, the source also mentioned that Neve Campbell’s role would be a small one. Can there really be a Scream without Sidney Prescott? Paradoxically, can there be another Scream with Sidney Prescott? That poor girl has had killers chasing her all her life.

Let’s give it a rest, serial killers.

Leave Sidney alone. Leave her alone!

Calm Down: Bill Murray Still Not Sold On ‘Ghostbusters 3′

Paul Sileo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:22:17 +0000

Oh, Bill. When I think I can’t love you any more, you go and say exactly what most of us have been thinking (And no, I don’t mean about Ghostbusters 2, though we have probably been thinking that for years as well).

Speaking with Britain’s Absolute Radio at the premiere for Fantastic Mr. Fox, Peter Venkman himself laid the skeptic’s gauntlet down on the rumors of a complete cast thumbs-up for the long-awaited third film in the Ghostbusters franchise. Though most of us have simultaneously felt elation and tentative fear over the announcement that this movie was seriously-really-for-sure-happenin’-I-swear-it, Mr. Murray comes right out and says it: There is no script. He isn’t completely onboard. And when there is a script, he will read it, and it must be good, or there will be none of his comedic mojo within.

Just days after Ivan Reitman confirmed his involvement in the film (though he says he doesn’t know if that will include directing or not), Bill drops this bomb on the production. I’m going to go out on a limb here and suspect the folks behind the scenes can’t be happy right now, since they have been attempting to crank up the hype machine for a few years now. But it is nice to get Bill’s opinion on it, because, let’s be honest, he is the one ghostbuster we all hoped would sign off and reprise his role. Don’t get me wrong, I want everyone to come back, but a movie without Bill Murray is a much harder sell to fans of the franchise, in my opinion.

Check out the full interview here:

So, there you have it. The script must rock or Dr. Peter Venkman ain’t bustin’. No matter how good it makes him feel.

What do you think?

Sharlto Copley Goes from ‘D9′ to ‘A-Team?’

Dr. Cole Abaius — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:05:25 +0000

A while back, our friends over at Blackfilm narrowed down the casting competition for the role of B.A. Baracus in Joe Carnahan’s take on The A-Team. It was either going to rapper The Game or fighter Rampage Jackson – both unconventional choices – and we learned last week that the role had gone to Jackson. Probably because of how awesome his nickname is. Although, the B.A. in B.A. Baracus stands for “Bad Attitude,” so he might have to dial it back down from “Rampage” a bit.

Well, now Blackfilm has a rumor spreading around that District 9’s Sharlto Copley has been approached to play the pilot Howlin’ Mad Murdock.

This would be both 1) huge considering he’s only been in one movie and b) not all that surprising since it was an indie sci-fi movie that handed everyone’s ass back to them as they left the theater. Still, it would be a major role for a non-actor-turned-actor to snag.

I realize I should be singing the praises of Copley, but there’s a nagging question on my mind. What about his District 9 performance would make a casting director think he’s right to play a delusional psychopath who’s only decent at hiding his insanity? On the acting side of things, it seems obvious that Copley has some natural talent, but the character of Murdock also impersonates famous people and has mastered myriad different foreign accents.

What do you think? Who do you want to see in the role?

Has ‘Rambo 5′ Nuked The Shark By Adding A Sci-Fi Plot?

Rob Hunter — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:39:04 +0000

I know there are naysayers among you who think the headline above is redundant, who think Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo series has been a joke since the first sequel. We can all agree that First Blood is a damn fine film and that the two sequels that followed are rubbish, but last year’s Rambo? That movie kicked all kinds of ass, and it did so with bloody style and glee. It also made money which is why a fifth film in the franchise was predictably greenlit as well. Variety recently ran a story claiming that the film’s plot centered around a kidnapping on the US/Mexican border and John Rambo’s mission to save the girl while killing truck-loads of drug lords and Mexicans. But now a new plot has surfaced, and it comes straight from the horse’s mouth… see Stallone’s Rocky nickname was “The Italian Stallion”… ah screw it, by way of Harry Knowles and AICN.

Harry apparently had a spontaneous (?) conversation with Stallone and the man revealed the true plot to Rambo 5: The Savage Hunt as follows:

It seems that somewhere in [the Pacific Northwest] there is a U.S. Military installation that is doing experiments on elite soldiers as part of some sort of program where they’re attempting to tap into that SAVAGERY that we have deeply embedded into us. The plan is create brilliantly instinctual killer soldiers that have no qualms about taking life. Well as happens with Government Experiments to create the perfect killer – it goes exceptionally well… and then exceptionally badly. And Rambo is brought in with a Black Ops squad to hunt, capture or kill this worse than Rambo killer.”

And I died a little inside. Did you catch the supposed subtitle? The Savage Hunt? This sounds like a mix of Predator and Universal Soldier to me, and if both of those series didn’t already have new installments in production (or soon will have anyway) I might just suspect an intentionally secretive crossover was in the works… and I’d forgive the silliness if it meant Stallone would be hunting Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren. AICN also has a supposed teaser poster mock-up that’s not really worth checking out, but it’s right here if you absolutely have to see it.

The plot has it’s pros, or pro anyway, in that it’d a nice change of pace to see Rambo as the hunter instead of the hunted or defender. And I’ll admit that I’m intrigued by the thought of an existing franchise shifting gears fairly radically like this. I can’t even think of any existing comparisons, but it’d be like John McClane or Martin Riggs suddenly facing off against aliens. Or a non-white guy as a main villain. (Seriously, think about it. And John Amos and Jet Li weren’t the main villains.)

What do you think? And what are the odds it’s even true?

Radcliffe, McAvoy and Tennant Rumored for ‘The Hobbit’

Dr. Cole Abaius — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:58:00 +0000

I realize that we aren’t the type of site that usually runs casting rumors unless we do so while pointing out how ridiculous the concept of casting rumors is, but this one struck me as particularly interesting. More on why in just a second.

Newspaper of record Los Angeles Times has a blog of record called Hero Complex that’s reporting several whispers that the announcement of who will play Bilbo Baggins for Guillermo del Toro’s The Hobbit will come at Comic-Con next week. The site has also thrown out a few names that it keeps hearing in regards to who might be filling the hairy feet of the role – Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, and David Tennant. So basically two Harry Potter alums and a guy who can curve bullets.

Here are a few reasons on why this rumor is interesting and makes some logical sense:

We reported that McAvoy had the inside track on the casting a year ago. In theory, he could still be in the running.
As for timing, the production is slated for a 2011 release, and considering its nature, will take a while to shoot so announcing a lead actor makes sense right about now.
Comic-Con is a huge venue to make that announcement and get more buzz for the flick.
Producer Peter Jackson will be at Comic-Con this year for District 9 (I believe Robert Fure plans on having drinks with him).
And David Tennant will be at Comic-Con for “Dr. Who.”
I have no idea if Radcliffe’s name being on the list makes sense, but Half-Blood Prince just came out, and productions like launching news on top of big releases.
But if production starts later in the year, the schedule might not work at all for Radcliffe who is finishing up Harry Potter 7, 8, 9 and 10.

All three would make really great Bilbos I think. There’s no confirmation at all on whether this list is accurate in any way, though, but if it is, it’s definitely solid. Which I’m not surprised by. After all, I think we’ve come to expect excellence from Guillermo del Toro – especially in the realm of casting and performance. Let’s just say that he probably won’t be casting Ryan Reynolds as Bilbo Baggins.

What do you think? Who would make the best Bilbo?

Crazy Rumor: ‘Terminator 5′ Set in Present-Day London

Dr. Cole Abaius — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:49:48 +0000

I figured it might be just as crazy a rumor to write “‘Terminator 5′ to Exist At All,” but for now let’s just stick with the assumption that the studio might want to roll the dice again.

Those wacky Bleeding Cool guys caught wind of an insider claiming that Terminator 5 will stage itself in a London of 2011 where John Connor will be after traveling through time.

We got hipped to the rumor from /film where Brendon Connelly makes several good points about Bleeding Cool having fairly reliable sources, despite the ridiculousness of this little non-factoid. He’s also right to point out that this story concept exists only in the present (if it exists at all) and there very well might be an alternate future where the personell from Terminator Salvation don’t find themselves working on the sequel.

Sure, McG has stated outright that he wants the next film to focus on current times where there are no awesome new laser weapons or massive armies of machines marching across the hellish wasteland, but John Connor eating spotted dick and trying to warn the Queen that he knickers are showing sounds about as bad ass as Salvation was. Maybe an improvement even.

What do you think? How untrue-sounding is this one? Does it even matter since no studio in their right mind would let McG near the franchise again?

Is Starbuck Going To Play Typhoid Mary In An Upcoming Marvel Movie?

Rob Hunter — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:24:41 +0000

It’s not often that a film leads to a spinoff that in turn gives rise to it’s own spinoff, but that appears to be the case with this summer’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. After being leaked online in advance and receiving a severe critical drubbing upon release the movie has still managed to bank over $300 million worldwide almost guaranteeing a follow-up of it’s own. It’s still unknown if it’ll receive a proper sequel, but a spinoff Deadpool movie is already in pre-production. Another possible film in the Marvel pipeline, a Daredevil reboot, is more rumor than fact at this point. The Ben Affleck stinkpalm of a movie is only six years old though, and for all the hatred it received it still grossed well over twice it’s budget worldwide, so I honestly wouldn’t expect a remake anytime soon. Fact or fiction, neither film has anything resembling a cast, script, or director yet, but that won’t stop the rumors…

Katee Sackhoff (”Battlestar Galactica”) reportedly entered L.A.’s Golden Apple comic book store last week for some possible research material. Per Golden Apple, “So we got a little visit in our comic shop last week by Katee Sackhoff, also known as Starbuck for her role on BSG. She proceeded to grab all the Typhoid Mary comics we had and has hopes to get a part for a marvel movie…” The question becomes which movie is she researching a role for? (The real question is why assume she’s researching anything at all? Maybe she’s just shopping for a nephew’s birthday, but since real movie news is pretty damn slim this holiday weekend we’re going to pretend it’s movie related okay?)

The character of Typhoid Mary is most prevalent in the Daredevil comics where she first appeared. As a highly unstable villain with multiple personalities and telekinetic/pyrokinetic powers she’s fought against Daredevil and the Avengers, spent time in and out of mental institutions, and even become a TV star. Her path has also crossed more than once with the character of Deadpool which leads to a repeat of the question already posed… which movie is Sackhoff hoping to add to her resume?

Regardless of which film the character ultimately appears in, I’d say Sackhoff is a worthy actor for the role. Her role as Starbuck on BSG has showcased her abilities both physical and emotional. Love her or hate her she more than capably moved the character through scenes of action, love, anger, and madness, and Sackhoff’s brief stint on the reboot of “The Bionic Woman” showed more of the same unpredictability and emotional chaos. Now if only there were a Marvel villain for Grace “Boomer” Park to portray…

Found via: /Film

What would you think of Sackhoff as Typhoid Mary? Which movie do you think/hope she’s researching?

Has The Green Lantern Found Its Hal Jordan?

Rob Hunter — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:01:20 +0000

Less than two months ago we asked our readers to discuss who they think should take on the role of Hal Jordan, aka The Green Lantern, in the upcoming blockbuster film from director Martin Campbell. Various names were tossed around including Ryan Gosling, David Boreanz, Michael C. Hall, and Nathan Lane… but the clear choice and preference of our readers was Captain Hammer himself, Nathan Fillion. Well Drew McWeeny over at HitFix has just posted a pretty surprising casting rumor regarding the film, and some folks are going to be mighty surprised…

It’s not Nathan Fillion.

But according to McWeeny there’s a very good chance The Green Lantern will be played by… Bradley Cooper?

If you’re saying “who?” right now then shame on you. Cooper was most recently seen in Jim Carrey’s Yes Man, The Midnight Meat Train, and He’s Just Not That Into You, but his break out role just may be this summer’s hilarious-looking comedy The Hangover. He’s also been pretty busy on TV with a recurring role on “Nip/Tuck” and a starring role in the short-lived but very funny “Kitchen Confidential.” And if none of that rings a bell he was also the dick in Wedding Crashers. The guy has a fun and energetic screen presence and he seems more than capable of bringing the dramatic when required.

McWeeny is quick to point out that this casting isn’t a lock, but he feels fairly confident. Check out his full HitFix post for more details behind his reasoning.

What do you think of Bradley Cooper as The Green Lantern?

Bill Hader Looking to Join Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in ‘Paul’

Neil Miller — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:04:40 +0000

Sometimes movie rumors are started in odd places. And as Russ over at CHUD points out, sometimes even a non-movie related interview can turn out some interesting news — such as the news that Bill Hader may have spilled on ESPN’s The B.S. Report with Bill Simmons. While talking about his latest film Adventureland, which hits theaters April 3 (read my review here), Hader mentioned that he may be looking to team up with director Greg Mattola again in the very near future. “Greg [Mottola], he’s the best,” Hader explained. “I’m actually, hopefully, gonna be in his next movie, which is called Paul, with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost”

And unlike those of us on the film side, Simmons failed to take that any further — following up Hader’s statement with “so, this one [Adventureland], is set in the ’80s!” Which is awesome, because none of us really have any interest in finding out which character Hader is eying, or what is drawing him toward the project. Alas, I’m sure that if negotiations are under way we will see some sort of announcement in the near future. As well, Hader is still doing press all over the place for Adventureland’s release next week, so I would suppose that at some point he will run across a journo who gives a flying monkey’s ass about film — and hopefully that person will remember to ask him for more details.

Set for a 2010 release, Paul will tell the story of two British comic book geeks who travel together across the United States, experiencing the highlights of American culture along the way. It is being co-written by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, with Greg Mattola attached to direct. From where I sit, Hader would be a good addition to just about anything that is intended to be humorous. The man is very funny, though I found Mattola’s work on Adventureland to be very subdued, so it will be interesting to see what sort of energy — based on the mix between a Frost/Pegg script and a Mattola vision — Paul will have. Either way, Hader works.

Will A ‘Wolverine’ Sequel Involve Game Shows And Poop Chutes?

Rob Hunter — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:48:40 +0000

It’s too close to April 1st to take this seriously, so consider this a big, fat rumor until further notice.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine hasn’t even been released yet, but there may already be talk of a sequel. That’s not news of course… it’s a guarantee on big films like this to have sequel plans in the pipeline. What may be a little strange this time is the possibility that Fox has already hired a screenwriter for the follow-up. And that he’s the writer of Slumdog Millionaire?

According to a possible scoop email sent into AICN, Academy Award winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy may have been hired to write the Wolverine sequel. Apparently the scribe recently spoke at the UK’s Bradford International Film Festival saying he was “apprehensive about the project” for two reasons… one, working on a follow-up to a film that hasn’t even been completed yet is a strange and uncomfortable experience. And two, he didn’t even know what a wolverine was. Uh huh. Beaufoy reportedly had to be convinced to take the job by his agent.

I have a checklist of words and phrases that I want to include in post titles. Today was ‘poop chute’. Tomorrow just may be ‘perineum’. Oh, and what do you think of Beaufoy writing a Wolverine film?

X-Men Origins Wolverine: Solving the Deadpool Mystery

Robert Fure — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:31:41 +0000

If I were to be kind to myself, I’d say that I was passionate about my likes. If I were to be honest, I’d say I’m a rabid pit bull about the things I’m excited by and will, without hesitation, flip through the air and utterly destroy those who ruin said things. Verbally, of course. It should be no surprise then, that when news on the appearance of Deadpool started going south, towards shit town, I got a little over excited and blew my top. I then turned all that rage into furious Googling, looking for answers, which I will break down below.

Known Facts

Ryan Reynolds has been cast as “Wade Wilson / Deadpool.”
Scott Adkins is in the film, possibly as a character called “Weapon XI.”
Wolverine’s code designation is “Weapon X.”

And that’s where things start to get a little hazy. We’ve clearly seen Ryan Reynolds in action with his pretty-boy face on, swirling swords around. Cool. Then, in a preview, we see a mysterious mutant with a shaved head, red pants, markings on his chest and face, and blades coming out of his hands. We initially believe this may be “Weapon XI,” portrayed by Scott Adkins. Then, images of toys appear online, identifying the strange, bald character as “Deadpool.” Anger begins. This toy is confirmed on 3 different images – a standard action figure, and on two different packages of mini-toys, one labeled “The Hunt for Mr. Sinister” which shows Deadpool in the bottom frame and the other “Wolverine on the Run” which shows Deadpool in the main frame. It is highly unlikely that all three packages would have been mislabeled.

When the final Wolverine trailer was recently released online, we got more looks at what is undeniably Deadpool, assuming the packaging is correct – which it probably is. Strangely, in this “final” trailer, the face of the character is seen clearly and it is definitely not Ryan Reynolds, but rather it bears more resemblance to Scott Adkins. What strikes me as strange – the actor has make up on the face. This is a trailer that is presumably complete. We had heard there would be CGI involved in creating Deadpool’s face. This actor has his mouth melded shut. So that would point to this being a final look at the face of Deadpool – which is most definitely not Ryan Reynolds.

Should we further prove that this is Deadpool? The website ToplessRobot received an image that had this text on the packing: With the ultimate mutant, Deadpool, on the loose, Logan and Victor Creed are forced to team up- or be destroyed. A reader contacted that site and informed them that the text was printed on a sticker – and underneath that sticker was this text: The Weapon 11 program has created the ultimate mutant-DEADPOOL! As the mutant menace rampages across Three Mile Island, Logan and Victor Creed are forced to team up–or be destroyed. Knowing your Roman Numerals, Weapon 11 would be Weapon XI. Does this make sense? Yes – considering the footage in the trailer. The half-naked Baraka like character is on top of a water cooling station and we see a water cooling tower collapse earlier in the trailer. As a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Represent!) I can state that those towers and the surrounding landscape look very much like Three Mile Island. Add in this statement from Hugh Jackman today from USA Today: The action scenes Ryan has with swords are unbelievable. By the end of the movie, they are definitely foes. So clearly, Ryan Reynolds, cast as Deadpool, is an enemy at the end of the film. Perhaps the kind of enemy you fight on a tower at Three Mile Island?

This ends what we know for sure – and some of it may still be up for debate, mostly if your tinfoil hat is on tightly. From this point forward, I’m going to jump into some speculative territory, talk about what may be happening, and relate some rumors I’ve culled from around the net.

SPOILERS, SPECULATION, AND SALVATION

It would be foolish to dismiss all of this evidence and believe this strange, pantsless mutant is anyone other than Deadpool. That many mistakes and coincidences is virtually impossible.
The character history of Deadpool was that his experience at the Weapon X program was considered a failure. His healing factor never developed quickly, he was killed and thrown away. Some fan speculation has turned to the idea that this is a new origin of Deadpool – he has been created into a super mutant, perhaps after failing to become more of a Wolverine clone?
An IMDb user has said he has witnessed footage of the film from this final fight. He confirms that this is Deadpool, but HUGE SPOILER TIME – that Wolverine messes Deadpool up bad. Cutting off his arms and the like. His body then rejects the implants and the process, fracturing his mind and getting rid of the tattoos, the other powers and the blades in his arms. This same source indicates that Deadpool would be horribly scarred – what better way to burn someone incredibly than with a live nuclear reactor?
Deadpool’s mouth is sewn shut. How can the “Merc with a mouth” have that happen? Because he talks too much. I started thinking about this and the IMDb user calling it “a gag-” which could be either a gag to shut someone up or a gag like a joke. What little we’ve heard from Reynolds in the trailers are wise-crack jokes. The Marvel honchos love his energy. Speculation would then become that Wade Wilson talks too much, so the program seals his mouth to shut him up.

Ryan Reynolds loves Deadpool. There is talk of a spinoff if Wolverine does well. Could this entire spectacle be a revised origin, resulting in a Super charged Deadpool that finds himself burned in a nuclear reactor, horribly scarred, rejecting these strange powers, having his healing factor kick in, and needing to blabber more than ever to make up for all the time he spent with his mouth sewn shut? Maybe. Just maybe there is something here.

CONCLUSIONS / Possible Spoilers If I’m Right

It is my personal belief, from all this data, that Ryan Reynolds is Wade Wilson/Deadpool. This character is then, perhaps forcibly, subjected to intense testing to make him a multi-powered mutant. He is given the optic blasts of Cyclops and possibly jams his own swords into his fists, or has them implanted, to be more like Wolverine. Deadpool will possibly be played by Scott Adkins at this point, or perhaps some CGI was missing. But he will be bald and as we’ve seen, with his mouth fused to shut him up and red pants on. He then is engaged in battle with Wolverine (and Sabretooth) at Three Mile Island. At the conclusion of the battle, his arms are possibly cut off and he is badly burned at the nuclear facility. His mutant healing power kicks in or is amplified by the radiation. He gets cancer and horribly disfigured skin, like in the comics. His body rejects all the previous modifications and his mouth is freed. Deadpool is born as the insane merc with a mouth we know and love, portrayed with a CGI enhanced/destroyed face by Ryan Reynolds. A Deadpool/Wilson that has had his mind messed with and then fractured could easily be turned into a likable hero, rather than some super-villain with tons of powers should his spin-off ever really happen.

So was my temper tantrum justified? Probably not. But I didn’t kill anyone (my aim sucks when I’m mad). Did Fox screw this up? Possibly not. Hugh Jackman is on as a producer and Ryan Reynolds is a super fan. It is possible that what we get in this movie is Deadpool as a villain with a brand new origin. Does this upset me? No. If this is the truth and it leads to a comic inspired version of Deadpool, I will do a happy dance, jigging across bar tops.

No matter what, I’ll be seeing this movie. No matter what, I will post my reaction to what I see – whether that involves destroying a small city or spraying my fellow Rejects with champagne remains to be seen. I won’t say I’m sorry I flipped out, after all I do write Boiling Point every week and it forced me to go looking for answers. Maybe next time I’ll take some time to breathe first, but I doubt it. For now, my hopes of an awesome Deadpool and a great Wolverine film are back on track and I’m getting ready to be a big fan of Reynolds’ Deadpool and a supporter of a spinoff. Provided this is close to being right.

The following sites were utilized in my research:

What do you think about this Deadpool mess? Will he be played by two people? Are Weapon XI and Deadpool the same person? If this is a new origin – how would you respond? Talk, my friends, talk!

Dubious: Danny Boyle Approached to Helm Next Bond

Dr. Cole Abaius — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:04:00 +0000

You may wonder why any story we grab from UK’s The Sun is automatically taken with a shovel of salt over the right shoulder, but I’ve got a fairly reasonable explanation. The most obvious reason is that they are known rumor-mongers. The second most obvious reason is that whenever I go to their website to get details on a story I’m supposed to write, I always get distracted by another blurb on their site. This time, while trying to read the work of a writer who should find stardom in Simple Wiki, I saw a story about Michelle Williams going topless for her next film and thought, “Now there’s some distracting news.” Well played, The Sun.

Luckily, I soldiered through and read the Bond news which is, not exactly news. It’s basically the information that Danny Boyle has been asked to direct the next installment in the James Bond universe, a list of connections he has to the production, and editorializing disguised as objective reporting about why the project is perfect for Boyle.

What the story seems to overlook is that they could basically write the same story about almost any current semi-action property that Hollywood, Pinewood, Bollywood, and the Ugandan Film Concern has lined up in the queue. Boyle is a major commodity for the moment, and he’s getting offers from everyone.

Speaking of which. This just in: Danny Boyle should totally direct the script project I’m working on. It’s about a tragically poor Indian boy who’s infected by a blood virus that he can only cure by traveling to the surface of the sun. Expect The Sun to report that soon.

What do you think? Could Boyle make a bad ass Bond?

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