Peacock has announced the premiere date for the reality competition series, The Traitors. Host Alan Cumming revealed the news during an appearance on Today. Notably, Cumming’s appearance was made on Halloween, with the actor getting into the season during his appearance.

Alan Cumming Showed Up In Costume

The series is based on the Dutch reality series De Verraders. Similar to the Dutch series, the show sees a group of contestants must work together all the while eliminating other contestants to win the game.

Some players become the titular “Traitors.” Others become “Faithfuls,” who must vote out the “Traitors.”

Alan Cumming on ‘The Traitors’ – YouTube

Scottish actor Alan Cummings serves as the host of the American series. Cumming recently appeared on Today to talk about the upcoming season with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.

As his appearance occurred on Halloween, Cumming arrived on the set dressed up like King Kong.

The bungling of Trick ‘r Treat by Warner Bros. — shelving it after well-received festival screenings before unceremoniously dumping it straight to DVD in 2009 — is well-documented, but had it received a traditional theatrical release and underperformed, there’s a chance it may have never entered the cultural zeitgeist. Instead, its authentic cult roots allowed it to blossom into the contemporary classic we celebrate today.

Trick ‘r Treat stands alongside the opening credits of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers as a felicitous distillation of the Halloween atmosphere on celluloid. Sam, the impish demon played by 7-year-old Quinn Lord that serves as the film’s mascot, personifies the tricks and treats of Halloween while serving as the connective tissue between segments.

Writer-director Michael Dougherty — in his feature debut after making a name for himself as a writer on X2: X-Men United and Superman Returns — evokes Pulp Fiction with his expertly crafted...

Kevin Feige spearheaded the efforts to create an interconnected universe with the heroes created by Marvel Comics, crafting a cinematic universe that changed Hollywood forever. Starting with Iron Man, Feige kickstarted the MCU with hopes of getting the comics’ brand of superheroes together for a cinematic event like no other in The Avengers.

Since then, Feige has been promoted to the CEO of Marvel Studios and has produced two of the highest-grossing films of all time. With such huge achievements, Feige is sure to have been compensated massively. Here is everything you need to know about the Marvel President’s rise to power and his net worth.

Kevin Feige’s Early Career Kevin Feige in an interview | Credits: YouTube/Flicks and the City Clips

Kevin Feige reportedly began his career as an assistant to producer Lauren Shuler Donner, who also happened to be the wife of Richard Donner, the director who made Superman.

Anthony and Joe Russo, the Russo Brothers, have directed some of the biggest movies of all time, with their film Avengers: Endgame coming in second place just behind James Cameron’s Avatar – and today, a teaser trailer for the new movie, the sci-fi adventure The Electric State, has dropped online! This teaser, which reveals that the movie is set to begin streaming on Netflix on March 14th, can be viewed in the embed above.

The story of this film begins in July of 2017, when Free League launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new narrative artbook from acclaimed artist and author Simon Stålenhag – a book called The Electric State, which had the following description: In late 1997, a runaway teenager and her yellow toy robot travel west through a strange USA, where the ruins of gigantic battle drones litter the countryside heaped together with the discarded trash of a...

Photo: Evan Roderick, Skyler Samuels

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Skyler Samuels returns in the second prequel of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries on Hallmark+, along with Evan Roderick, Marilu Henner and When Calls the Heart star, Kavan Smith.

In the movie, one of Aurora’s students is found dead, and she, Sally and Arthur are on the case, trying to find out the murderer. Read on to find out more about the new mystery movie and its cast.

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson In Murder on Hallmark+ Photo: Skyler Samuels, Marilu Henner

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The next in the prequel movies for the popular Aurora Teagarden Mysteries is set to premiere on Hallmark+ as part of the streamer’s increasing programming. According to IMDb, Aurora teaches a true crime literature class at the local university.

One night when she is supposed to help a student, she...

Historical romance drama Queer, based on the 1985 novel by William S. Burroughs, is making a huge buzz, all thanks to Daniel Craig. The actor, known for his iconic portrayal of 007 in the James Bond franchise, is all set to enter a whole new territory with the Luca Guadagnino-directed movie. In this, he plays the role of an outcast American expat, William Lee.

Daniel Craig in Skyfall | Credits: MGM

Once again showcasing his amazing versatility, the actor is set to play a gay man to the best of his abilities. Not only that, but he has also placed one rule for playing the character that would make the audience appreciate his acting genius even more.

Daniel Craig’s Unique Approach to Playing a Gay Character in Queer

Daniel Craig, with his remarkable acting and versatility, has made a huge transition from his stage days to now being one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood.

It’s officially spooky season, and if you’re looking to watch something a little scarier than love in the afternoon, check out these horror movies and TV shows starring some familiar faces from daytime.

From Drama To Horror

While many soap stars tend to stick to dramas or Hallmark Channel romcoms – find out what soap stars will be on Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas this year – some have branched out to an unexpected genre: horror. If you want to add some familiar faces to a spooky movie night this Halloween, add these to your list of must-watches.

General Hospital

Idle Hands, starring Kelly Monaco

This 1999 horror film stars Devon Sawa and Jessica Alba and follows a teenaged boy who’s hand becomes possessed and goes on a murderous rampage. It certainly didn’t win any Oscars, but it does feature a young Kelly Monaco as one of the victims.

Deadpool & Wolverine Concept Art Reveals Scrapped Weapon X Look - Main Image

Deadpool & Wolverine had so much great variants of Logan from his Age of Apocalypse look to his brown costume, but there were some versions that were left on the cutting room floor.

Either way, concept art has been slowly trickling out online, and it’s been revealed that Weapon X Logan could have made an appearance.

Weapon X Logan Scrapped From Deadpool & Wolverine

As shared by Phil Saunders on Ig, there was a Logan variant that would have been inspired by Wolverine’s Weapon X look, complete with helmet and cable box belt. Check this out:

No reason has been revealed why they decided to scrap this look for the movie, but it was likely that they already had too many different kinds of Logans appear in the movie. Plus, a version of this costume had already...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated the contemporary blockbuster ecosystem so thoroughly and for so long now, to the point where it's getting ridiculous, that it may sometimes be easy to forget that there's a whole section of the Hollywood Venn diagram that excludes it while still including Marvel. Although there have been a whopping 34 MCU films (so far), there have also been 39 non-mcu films throughout history based on Marvel Comics publications -- and that's not even counting the ones adapted from comics published by Marvel offshoots, such as "Kick-Ass" and the "Kingsman" and "Men in Black" franchises.

Not for nothing, a lot of those non-mcu films have been pretty darn amazing. There's an argument to be made that, between the "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" series in the 2000s, Marvel movies were shaping and defining superhero cinema as we know it long before the MCU. Even the most critically renowned Marvel movie ever is not,...

Deadpool & Wolverine raised massive headlines for executing some of the craziest cameos. While Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds’ long-awaited reunion elevated the film’s hype, the MCU film also generated massive hype for bringing back many old X-Men characters like Pyro. Recently, fans have claimed that a sequence featuring Pyro and Wolverine was one of the funniest MCU scenes.

Aaron Stanford as Pyro in Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios

When the first teaser of Deadpool & Wolverine was released, one of the most surprising scenes was the return of Pyro. The Aaron Stanford mutant was introduced as a minor character in 2000’s X-Men, but became more significant in 2003’s X2 and 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand.

Spoiler Alert !!!Spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine ahead! Wolverine and Pyro had one of the most hilarious scenes in Deadpool & Wolverine Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios

The...

When we got a first blurry look at Deadpool & Wolverine's Variants, the hope was that Marvel Studios had tapped the original actors to reprise their roles.

That wasn't the case, unfortunately, but with Cassandra Nova's army used largely as cannon fodder, it was probably for the best because fans would have hated seeing X2: X-Men United star Kelly Hu, for example, wasted as Lady Deathstrike.

Stunt performer Jade Lye plays the villain in her place and concept artist Jonay Bacallado has now shared a closer look at his design for Deathstrike's new MCU costume.

"Lady Deathstrike being one of Cassandra’s henchmen made totally sense when we learnt she was coming back to the MCU," he explains. "She has Adamantium nails and often fought Wolverine in the past, as in X2 from the X-Men movies. Pruned by the Tva, now she’s part of Cassandra’s team in the Void.

When we got a first blurry look at Deadpool & Wolverine's Variants, the hope was that Marvel Studios had tapped the original actors to reprise their roles.

That wasn't the case, unfortunately, but with Cassandra Nova's army used largely as cannon fodder, it was probably for the best because fans would have hated seeing X2: X-Men United star Kelly Hu, for example, wasted as Lady Deathstrike.

Stunt performer Jade Lye plays the villain in her place and concept artist Jonay Bacallado has now shared a closer look at his design for Deathstrike's new MCU costume.

"Lady Deathstrike being one of Cassandra’s henchmen made totally sense when we learnt she was coming back to the MCU," he explains. "She has Adamantium nails and often fought Wolverine in the past, as in X2 from the X-Men movies. Pruned by the Tva, now she’s part of Cassandra’s team in the Void.

Wolverine and Jean Grey are one of the most notable “couples” in the comics—or rather, Wolverine is part of a love triangle with Jean and Cyclops. Their relationship is often depicted as complex and tumultuous due to various factors.

Jean and Cyclops have a long-standing but often messy romantic relationship, while Jean and Wolverine frequently flirt, and in some storylines, they even become romantically involved and have children. Wolverine’s troubled past, violent nature, and struggles with his inner demons make it challenging for him to sustain stable relationships. As a telepath, Jean is acutely aware of Wolverine’s thoughts and emotions, which adds another layer of complexity to their dynamic.

While the comics currently suggest that Wolverine and Cyclops are involved in some sort of unconventional polyamorous relationship, Wolverine’s live-action portrayals have consistently focused on the safer, more popular angle of his unrequited love for Jean Grey.

Wolverine & Jean are among the most notable comic “couples” or rather, Wolverine is a part of a love triangle that involves Jean & Cyclops. Their relationship is often portrayed as complicated or tumultuous in certain storylines due to a plethora of factors.

Jean and Cyclops have a longstanding romantic relationship, but it’s kind of messy. Jean and Wolverine often flirt and in some storylines, they even get together and have kids. Wolverine’s tumultuous past, his violent nature, and his struggles with inner demons can make it difficult for him to maintain stable relationships. Jean, being a telepath, is aware of Wolverine’s thoughts and emotions, which can further complicate their dynamic.

And while currently in the comics, Wolverine, and Cyclops are (supposedly) a part of some weird polyamorous relationship, Wolverine’s live-action portrayals always went with the safest and most popular bet, Wolverine pinning on Jean.

X-Men live-action movies continued that trend,...

Mark Addy’s portrayal of Robert Baratheon was something that fans immensely enjoyed. Given the part that the character had in the show, Addy was able to deliver a fun and versatile take on the character, one that fans still remember fondly more than a decade after the actor exited the show.

Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon || Credit: HBO

However, despite how great the performance of the actor was, there was still something missing from how the books depicted the character. Fans are convinced that this would not have been the case if the role had been accepted by Brian Cox, who was originally approached to play Robert Baratheon.

Fans think Mark Addy was miscast in Game of Thrones Mark Addy in Game of Thrones || Credit: HBO

Reddit has been filled with fans talking about how Brian Cox could have been a perfect fit for Robert Baratheon as the actor...

Deadpool and Wolverine may have come and gone, but that's only the beginning of an incredibly exciting era for Marvel Studios' Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was a major turning point for the saga, as it officially confronted the long-running franchise with the mutants' story as Hugh Jackman brought his Wolverine back to the big screens, opening the MCU up to the possibility of the X-Men.

He wasn't the only X-Men star to appear in the film either, as Aaron Stanford reprised his role as Pyro from X2: X-Men United and X-Men: The Last Stand and Dafne Keen returned as Logan's Laura, while Channing Tatum finally got to play the role of Gambit after very nearly playing it in that aforementioned X-Men movie series.

There were rumors of other returnees, but those never panned out. And yet they remain entirely possible in the future due to the Multiverse Saga's existence,...

The first time you watch Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) brawl Yuriko Oyama aka Lady Deathstrike (Kelly Hu) in 2003's "X2: X-Men United," you may find yourself echoing what Logan says at the outset of their showdown: "Holy s**t." More than 20 years later, the fight between these two super-healing individuals with adamantium-laced skeletons still ranks up there as one of the most savage mutant versus mutant scuffles in all of 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" movies. Despite being restricted by the film's PG-13 rating, this sequence manages to packs in plenty of wince-inducing moments, culminating with Lady Deathstrike's horrifying fate of death by liquified adamantium injection. That she'd spent the whole movie being forced to serve the detestable William Stryker (Brian Cox), who uses a mind control serum to rob her of her agency, only adds to the greater tragedy of the character.

In light of this, it might've felt strange...

X-Men once recruited veteran actor Patrick Stewart to portray the powerful telepath Charles Xavier. And as successful as the original X-Men was, Stewart felt there were huge differences between X-Men and its sequel.

Patrick Stewart felt the ‘X-Men’ sequel’ was a giant leap from the first film Patrick Stewart | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Professor X has become one of Stewart’s most popular roles, perhaps equally or more so than his role as Captain Picard in Star Trek. But it nearly didn’t happen, as Stewart initially turned down the role as the mutant leader. In his memoir Making It So: A Memoir, Stewart confided that producer Lauren Donner initially brought the comic book character to his attention. But Stewart had no idea what to make of him.

“This conversation made about as much sense to me as the one I’d had with Steve Dontanville all those years ago in...

Halle Berry says her James Bond is Pierce Brosnan, her Die Another Day co-star.

In a new interview, Berry revealed why Brosnan is her favorite 007 agent.

“He will always be my Bond, always. I’m a Pierce Brosnan fan,” Berry said in an interview with Wired. “He restored my faith in men on that movie. There couldn’t be a human who is more of a gentleman than Pierce Brosnan.”

Berry starred in the 2002 spy film Die Another Day in the role of Giacinta “Jinx” Johnson, an Nsa agent. The film, directed by Lee Tamahori, was Brosnan’s last film as the MI6 agent after having starred in 1995’s GoldenEye, 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies and 1999’s The World Is Not Enough.

“Bond wasn’t on my wishlist, no, to be in one but I loved the movies always,” Berry also said. “But having been in one, I feel like I...

Chris Evans might be best known as Steve Rogers, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Captain America, but most fans will know this was not his first foray into superhero movies. In fact, it wasn't even his first experience playing a Marvel character. Prior to playing Cap, Evans appeared as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in 2005's "Fantastic Four" — a much maligned effort from the days when 20th Century Fox owned a chunk of the Marvel portfolio, only for the studio itself to be subsumed by Disney in 2019.

But when it comes to "Fantastic Four," one thing that you can't fault director Tim Story for is the casting, especially in Evans' case. The actor did a fine job as Johnny Storm, bringing a cocky yet endearing energy to the role, and seemingly maintaining a personal affection for the character ever since. Evans spoke about returning as Johnny Storm in 2022, saying it...

Party time is not so excellent for Brian Cox. As Deadpool & Wolverine easily crosses the $1 billion threshold at the worldwide box office, one Brian Cox – who has his own link to Marvel via playing William Stryker in X2 – is taking issue with comic book movies as a whole via one of the biggest hits of 2024.

Speaking to an audience at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (via THR), Brian Cox said that the artform of film has been heading in the wrong direction, especially compared to TV. “What’s happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do…I think cinema is in a very bad way. I think it’s lost its place because of, partly, the grandiose element between Marvel, DC and all of that. And I think it’s beginning to implode, actually. You’re kind of losing the plot.”

Ever since the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

There are a lot of negative words thrown around superhero films these days and it definitely stings a lot, especially for avid fans of Marvel and DC, but Brian Cox is the perfect example of someone who cannot make up his mind.

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The Scottish actor, known for his works on Succession and Manhunter, has a new tirade against comic book movies becoming the dominating force at the box office. He’s particularly not impressed with the state of cinema that influences our generation.

Brian Cox Slams Comic Book Films While Supporting An X-Men Director

Brian Cox has been very vocal about his aversion to superhero movies, but unlike Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, both veteran filmmakers who have firm deep-seated dislike for Marvel films, the 78-year-old Shakespearean actor has conflicting comments about it.

First, let’s focus on his new criticism of Deadpool & Wolverine.

Brian Cox is no stranger to opening his mouth and speaking. Nor is he a stranger to speaking without considering the many headlines he will generate with his opinion. This is a guy who called The Bible “one of the worst books ever” that only “stupid” people buy, told Pierce Morgan,...

Not one for keeping things to himself lately, “Succession” star Brian Cox is at it again, this time, lambasting Marvel and DC, claiming that superhero filmmaking has brought about a death of cinema. He’s not the only one to make this claim, but having been a part of popularizing these films with his role in “X2: X-Men United,” he may be able to recognize better than others how out of control the industry has gotten trying to cash in on them.

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Cox shared his thoughts on the state of cinema while speaking on a panel at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in his native Scotland, expressing his belief that television has surpassed cinema in terms of quality.

“What’s happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do,” Cox said. “I think cinema is in a very bad way. I think...

In the realm of comic book and superhero films, the MCU remains the dominant force. Meanwhile, Warner’s Dcu is just beginning to take shape, and it’s uncertain if James Gunn can introduce a fresh approach that rivals the MCU’s success.

At the same time, MCU films have been experiencing a decline in performance, with Deadpool & Wolverine being a notable exception, though this was anticipated. The term “superhero fatigue” is gaining traction, despite industry figures like Kevin Feige dismissing it—possibly a case of wishful thinking.

What was once seen as untouchable is now facing increasing criticism, not only from fans but also from industry insiders. Martin Scorsese’s critique of superhero films, supported by many peers, is well-known, and now X-Men actor Brian Cox has added his voice to the chorus of criticism, although his comments were made in a separate context from Scorsese’s.

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While speaking at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Saturday, Brian Cox, prolific film actor and star of HBO’s “Succession,” said the state of cinema is “in a very bad way,” pointing the finger at blockbuster powerhouses like Marvel and DC.

“What’s happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do,” Cox said when asked about the state of popular film and TV. “I think cinema is in a very bad way. I think it’s lost its place because of, partly, the grandiose element between Marvel, DC and all of that. And I think it’s beginning to implode, actually. You’re kind of losing the plot.”

Cox went on to cite the MCU’s latest box office sensation “Deadpool and Wolverine” as an example, saying that, although superhero movies are “making a lot of money,” from an actor’s perspective, the work becomes “diluted...

There have been several successful filmmakers in Hollywood, but talents like Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg are a rarity. The two are cemented as the epitome of class and creativity, and stand tall in their respective genres.

Jack Nicholson in The Shining| Warner Bros

However, the two greats did not always agree with each other’s opinions, but the difference only led to something greater. Kubrick, being the pioneer in film adaptations of several written works, once gave an important lesson to Spielberg with the help of his movie, The Shining.

Steven Spielberg didn’t like The Shining on his first watch

Steven Spielberg is counted among the legends of the film industry today. In his career spanning decades, he has learned from some of the best in the field, including Stanley Kubrick, an expert in the psychological thriller genre. The Shining is often considered his magnum opus in that field.

Brian Cox, the Emmy award-winning actor known for his role in HBO’s Succession, shared worries about the film industry during a recent panel discussion. The 78-year-old actor noted how superhero movies have come to play a big role in cinema. Cox said these types of blockbuster films are overshadowing other kinds of movies and TV shows that tell unique stories.

At the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Cox discussed how superhero franchises from Marvel and DC have become very popular. However, he said this trend could be hurting creative work in the movie business. According to Cox, television is now doing what films used to by presenting complex narratives. Meanwhile, cinema may be struggling because superhero and related movies attract so much attention.

Cox specifically pointed to Deadpool and Wolverine as recent superhero films. While these blockbusters make a lot of money, Cox thinks they lead to less variety in productions afterwards.

As far as the comic book and superhero movie market is concerned, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is still the biggest player there. Warner’s Dcu is slowly starting, and we have yet to see how it will play out in the future, but it is a question of whether even James Gunn can bring something new to the genre that will launch something similar to the MCU.

At the same time, the MCU movies have been doing worse than before, and more and more people are talking about “superhero fatigue,” despite the fact that the industry people (especially Kevin Feige) are denying it, but that might just be wishful thinking.

What was once untouchable is now often being criticized, not just by fans but also by people from within the industry. Everyone knows how Martin Scorcese slammed superhero movies – and was supported by many of his colleagues – with X-Men...

“Cinema is in a very bad way – I think it’s lost its place,” Brian Cox told the Edinburgh International Film Festival (Eiff) during a surprise appearance in the festival’s industry programme.

“I think it has lost its place, partly because of the grandiose element between Marvel and DC and all of that, and it’s beginning to implode. You’re losing the plot, I think. Television has really stolen the march, when you get incredible things like Ripley, like Succession,” said Cox.

“In terms of the work,” continued the Succession star, referencing films in the vein of Deadpool & Wolverine,...

Brian Cox is no stranger to blockbuster fare, though much of the acclaim he's earned has been for his work on the stage and in HBO's Succession.

In 2004, he joined the Marvel Universe as the villainous William Stryker in X2: X-Men United. Cox was praised for his performance and, for many of you, it will likely be the movie you know him best for. However, the actor isn't the biggest fan of the genre.

Appearing at the Edinburgh International Film Festival this weekend, Cox told attendees (via The Hollywood Reporter), "What’s happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do. I think cinema is in a very bad way."

"I think it’s lost its place because of, partly, the grandiose element between Marvel, DC and all of that," he continued. "And I think it’s beginning to implode, actually. You’re kind of losing the plot.

Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth has, so far, impeccably proven his outstanding ability to drive people to sheer levels of exhaustion—both physically and mentally. If anything, besides killing it with his perfect and highly unpredictable moves, Deadpool’s giant mouth that just can’t keep shut further helps him defeat his enemies entertainingly like no other.

Reynolds as Deadpool in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. | Credits: Marvel Studios.

That said, there have been quite a bit of characters who just couldn’t win against the mercenary and were met with humiliating battles resulting in their witty opponent’s favor. One of these is Anthony “Tony” Masters, the very villain who has defeated even Iron Man and Captain America, but for whom Reynolds’ character would be a nightmare in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth Has Proven to be a Nightmare for Taskmaster

The Taskmaster has...

Succession star Brian Cox seems to be the next industry veteran to have come out to criticize Marvel and DC films. In a recent panel discussion, the actor reportedly cited Deadpool & Wolverine’s success and said that cinema was in a bad place. The actor also compared it to a party.

The actor’s comments have irked many fans, who called out his hypocrisy as he featured in X2: X-Men United as William Stryker. Cox is one among the many in the industry to have spoken about the dangers of the superhero film being the only profitable genre in Hollywood at the moment.

Brian Cox Criticizes Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine And Other Superhero Films A still from Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios

Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine seems to have brought the Marvel Cinematic Universe back to life. With a little help from Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and a string of other cameos,...

Brian Cox thinks cinema is “in a very bad way,” with the Marvel and DC Universes partly to blame.

The legendary actor of stage and screen — who most recently garnered critical acclaim for his award-winning role in HBO’s Succession — spoke at an Edinburgh International Film Festival panel on Saturday. When asked about the recent critical success of globally popular TV shows, Cox cited the latest MCU installment Deadpool & Wolverine as a great example of cinematic “party time.”

“What’s happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do,” Cox told the audience of television’s originality. “I think cinema is in a very bad way. I think it’s lost its place because of, partly, the grandiose element between Marvel, DC and all of that. And I think it’s beginning to implode, actually. You’re kind of losing the plot.”

He discussed Ryan Reynolds and...

Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which is now playing in theaters

Halle Berry revealed in a recent interview with ComicBook.com while promoting her upcoming Netflix movie “The Union” that she was never asked by Ryan Reynolds to reprise her “X-Men” movie role of Storm in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The record-breaking Marvel blockbuster featured the surprise returns of several heroes from Fox’s Marvel era, from Jennifer Garner’s Elektra to Wesley Snipes’ Blade.

“No,” Berry said when asked if there were talks about playing Storm again in the latest Marvel movie. “Blake [Lively] asked me one time — I ran into her at a Marc Jacobs fashion show — and she said, ‘Would you ever be in my husband’s movie as Storm?’ I said, ‘Yeah, if he asked me,’ but he never asked me.”

Berry played Storm opposite Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in four “X-Men” movies: 2000’s “X-Men,...

Deadpool & Wolverine Star Aaron Stanford Confirms What We've Suspected About His Pyro Return - Main Image

X-Men vet Aaron Stanford has confirmed what we've suspected about his return as Pyro in Deadpool & Wolverine.

The MCU film notably brought back several of the actors from the past non-mcu Marvel movies including the likes of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine and Stanford's Pyro, who both starred together in Fox's original X-Men movies.

Since the release, fans have been debating whether the returning actors were playing the same variants from the past movies and, now, Stanford has set the record straight on his character's status.

Aaron Stanford Addresses His Pyro Return in Deadpool & Wolverine

In a recent interview, Stanford was asked whether he is playing the same variant of Pyro as the original X-Men movies in Deadpool & Wolverine.

He confirmed that the Pyro that we saw in the recent film...

While Deadpool & Wolverine featured plenty of memorable cameos, we know many of you were shocked that the X-Men didn't factor into the movie. We can only assume Marvel Studios is saving them for Avengers: Doomsday and an eventual Incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-100005.

Talking to ComicBook.com, iconic Storm actress Halle Berry recently confirmed she would have reprised the role for the R-Rated threequel...but was never asked!

Admitting there were never any discussions with Marvel Studios, she said, "Blake [Lively] asked me one time, I ran into her at a Marc Jacobs fashion show, and she said, 'Would you ever be in my husband's movie as Storm?' I said, 'Yeah, if [Ryan Reynolds] asked me,' but he never asked me."

While the X-Men were M.I.A., one of Deadpool & Wolverine's biggest connections to the X-Men franchise's past was the return of X2: X-Men United and X-Men: The Last Stand...

Stanley Kubrick is undoubtedly one of the most influential filmmakers that Hollywood has ever had. The renowned director’s works have been praised for their innovative cinematography as well as their amazing attention to detail. Films like 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, and Full Metal Jacket have been groundbreaking films that have inspired various filmmakers.

Alan Cumming famously played Nightcrawler in X2 | 20th Century Fox

Kubrick’s last film was 1999’s Eyes Wide Shut starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The erotic mystery film also had rising star Alan Cumming, who had made some small roles in some high-profile films. However, before starring in Eyes Wide Shut, he was getting disillusioned with the industry until Kubrick restored his love for acting.

X2‘s Alan Cumming Question His Acting Career Before Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut

Alan Cumming played a hotel desk clerk in Stanley Kubrick...

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Beabadoobee finds bliss in Malibu, Latto keeps it old school, and J Balvin enlists Feid for a supercharged reggaeton track. Plus, new music from Finneas, Zedd and Remi Wolf, Addison Rae and Katy Perry.

Beabadoobee, “Beaches” (YouTube)

Latto, “S/O to Me” (YouTube)

J Balvin, Feid, “Doblexxó” (YouTube)

Finneas, “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” (YouTube)

Zedd feat. Remi Wolf, “Lucky” (YouTube)

Addison Rae, “Diet Pepsi” (YouTube)

Katy Perry,...

Watchmen Chapter 1 Might Have this Summer's Most Underrated Cast - Main Image

It's a shame that a lot of Watchmen fans seemingly aren't giving the upcoming animated DC flick a chance, especially considering how underrated the voice cast of Watchmen: Chapter 1 is.

Without further ado, check out the stellar cast and meet the voices behind the animated outlaw vigilantes that brought them to life!

Rorschach aka Walter Kovacs

Set in 1985, outlaw superhero Rorschach was the first of the bunch to discover the death of one of their former members and began his investigation as to who could be conspiring behind their deaths.

Rorschach aka Walter Kovacs is voiced by Titus Welliver, who previously lent his voice to both Marvel and DC: Agent Felix Blake in Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Carmine Falcone in Batman: The Long Halloween Parts One and Two.

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While some actors just accept cancellations, Channing Tatum is going all out to turn things around. He’s so passionate about his Marvel character from the X-Men movies that he’s determined to bring him back no matter what.

Still of Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine (Marvel Studios)

The actor got his chance to be part of Deadpool & Wolverine, finally fulfilling a long-held dream. But that’s not enough for him. Just as many fans hoped, he’s determined to fight for his neglected project and is eager to make that clear.

Channing Tatum Is Moving Mountains To Make Gambit Happen Channing Tatum as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine (Marvel Studios)

Since Deadpool & Wolverine hit theaters, there have been many surprising cameos that took audiences by surprise. The film also aimed to pay tribute to the hero films from the now-defunct Fox, which kicked off Marvel’s X-Men universe.

Every cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine—from Wesley Snipes’ Blade to Channing Tatum’s Gambit—was received with excitement in theaters. Tatum’s Gambit was a tribute to the actor’s lost role, as he was earlier chosen for the role in one of the X-Men movies before it was scrapped. Reynolds has now written some great words of appreciation about the actor on his social media.

Channing Tatum as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios

Despite losing his Gambit role in X-Men: The Last Stand, Tatum has been trying to play the role ever since. Fans wish that they could see him in a Gambit film and expressed this wish in Reynolds’ post about the actor. Interestingly, there’s a possibility that Tatum could appear in future films.

Wesley Snipes’ Return Was Not The Only Surprising Cameo In Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3 Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine...

Top 5 Best Wolverine Fight Scenes That Will Leave You (Literally) Breathless - Main Image

Wolverine is a mutant beast with adamantium claws, superhuman strength, and a healing factor that resists death. His fights are legendary, brutal, and bloody, as Logan takes on all in his heart-stopping fight scenes. In this article, we list down some of the best Wolverine fight scenes that probably left you breathless.

Wolverine Vs. Sabertooth

In the first X-Men (2000), Wolverine meets Professor Charles Xavier and other X-Men members for the first time. This was when Wolverine met Rogue, the mutant able to absorb others' life force. It was a life-changing moment for Wolverine as he learned more about the world of mutants and the threat of Magneto.

When Rogue was captured, the X-Men tried to rescue her. In this, Wolverine and Sabertooth get into a fight. This fight was a brutal display of strength and agility...

The late legend Michael Gambon was a long, long fan favorite for many years, and one of the greatest reasons behind this was his outstanding portrayal of the Headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, Professor Albus Dumbledore. As dear as the character was to Harry, the actor held an equally special place in fans’ hearts due to the same.

Michael Gambon in Layer Cake. | Sony Pictures Classics.

But while he was the only Dumbledore (after the late Richard Harris), he often got mistaken for one other actor who embodied a similar-looking character in The Lord of the Rings saga: Sir Ian McKellen, famous for his wizarding role of Gandalf. And Gambon was so fed up with the mix-up that he started giving autographs to strangers in McKellen’s name until his death!

Michael Gambon Had Enough of Being Mistaken for Sir Ian McKellen

Since both Professor Albus Percival...

It was another downright ridiculous weekend for "Deadpool & Wolverine" at the box office. M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller "Trap" entered the marketplace with an opening weekend just shy of $16 million, but that wasn't nearly enough to challenge Marvel's latest for the top spot. So, director Shawn Levy's R-rated romp through the multiverse easily held onto the crown, taking in an additional $97 million domestically in its second weekend. More importantly, it now stands alone as the highest-grossing "X-Men" movie ever. Frankly, it's not even close and that gap is only going to widen in the coming weeks.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" has earned $395.5 million domestically through two weekends to go with $428.5 million internationally. That figure includes another stellar $110.5 million from overseas markets this past weekend. The film's running global total stands at $824 million, meaning it has passed 2018's "Deadpool 2" ($786.3 million) to become the biggest "X-Men" movie ever at the box office.

Spoiler Alert !!!This Article Contains Spoilers for 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'

It’s Channing Tatum’s time to shine!

Deadpool & Wolverine finally arrived in theatres after a long wait but a majority of fans would say that the wait was absolutely worth it. While some would say that the film is nothing but a cameo fest, others would argue that it’s one of the best installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only did we get to see some of our favorite characters return, but we also saw a bunch of fresh faces in the film, including Channing Tatum’s Gambit.

Gambit | Marvel Comics

Channing Tatum had been trying to play Gambit since time immemorial, but unfortunately, things just weren’t going his way. That is until he finally got to make his dream come true in Deadpool & Wolverine. Gambit was one of the cameos that got...

This post contains spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."

The end credits of "Deadpool & Wolverine" feature clips from past "X-Men" movies, set to Green Day's misunderstood break-up song "Good Riddance." Marvel Studios is prepping the merry mutants to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so the era of early "X-Men" films is over. But are these movies really worth celebrating?

Look, I like some of the "X-Men" movies on their own terms. "Logan" is a gem; I even think director James Mangold's first mutant rodeo, "The Wolverine," is underrated. "X2" is solid, despite being a much-less complex story than its source material, "God Loves, Man Kills" by Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson. I like the story about Charles (James McAvoy) and Erik (Michael Fassbender) buried inside "X-Men: First Class." And "X-Men: Days of Future Past" has some of the best silver screen superhero action ever.

But as I dive deeper into the comics,...

With “Deadpool and Wolverine” breaking box office records, “X-Men 97” winning over critics and audiences on Disney+ and Marvel Studios on the precipice of a full-blown live-action reboot, everything is coming up “X-Men.”

It’s easy to overlook the fact that “X-Men,” released in 2000, effectively kicked off the era of the modern superhero movie. It proved that you could take oversized characters and make them relatable and fun for modern audiences. And they have continued to delight ever since.

So, to celebrate our favorite mutants (and the milestones “Deadpool and Wolverine” are gamely crossing almost daily), we thought we’d rank every single “X-Men” movie, from the superpowered to the woefully underwhelming.

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20th Century 14. “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009)

After the initial trilogy of movies, Fox decided to try and expand the “X-Men” universe. There were going to be a whole suite of “X-Men Origins” movies. In fact, some of the...

There is a lot going on in "Deadpool & Wolverine." One could even say too much. From the gags to the cameos, many Marvel fans would be eager to rewatch the movie and try to catch everything, though /Film's Chris Evangelista disagrees in his not-so-enthusiastic review. Still, there are plenty of silly and irreverent gags to keep the audience entertained. This is a movie that gives one of the best actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe a profanity-laden speech reminiscent of Steve Martin's car rental f-bomb tirade in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," and a movie that introduces the most powerful creature in all of the Marvel multiverse.

Granted, "Deadpool & Wolverine" isn't all jokes. It also serves as a heartfelt celebration of the good, the bad, and the weird of the last 25 years of superhero movies, not only providing several exciting cameos but also paying homage to 20th Century Fox...

Editor’s note: this list was originally published in May 2016. It has since been updated to coincide with the release of “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

In a world before the MCU and the DC Extended Universe (and whatever James Gunn replaces the Dceu with), 20th Century Fox created arguably the first real superhero film universe with everyone’s favorite merry band of mutants, the “X-Men.” Sure, there were superhero series featuring icons like Batman and Superman, but those movies tended to be self-contained. The 2000 “X-Men” films that Bryan Singer directed were the first cape-and-cowl films to eventually spiral into prequels (“First Class”), spinoffs (“Deadpool”), and alternate reality time travel shenanigans (“Days of Future Past”). The franchise wasn’t quite successful at managing this balancing act, and the timeline quickly devolved into utter mush. Luckily, you usually only need to watch a single film to understand it — and there are plenty of them worth experiencing.