Gory Doctor Strange 2 Video Imagines Deadpool Killing Scarlet Witch

A brand new fan-made video imagines Deadpool killing Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Ryan Reynolds' mutant had a resurgence in 2016 with the release of his sleeper hit film, Deadpool. Since then, he has become a fan-favorite character, and anticipation is high for the character to make his MCU debut.

Marvel Studios' first 2022 blockbuster brought director Sam Raimi back into the comic book movie sandbox. In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the titular sorcerer is faced with a unique adversary: Wanda Maximoff as the Scarlet Witch, who has gone rogue after being corrupted by the Darkhold. Wanda tries traveling to other universes where she can be with her twins, and she stops at nothing to ensure that she reaches her goal, even if that means fully embracing her villainous side. Earth-838's Illuminati tries stopping her, but she quickly and rather ruthlessly kills them all.

In Mighty Raccoon's latest video, however, the YouTube content creator imagines Deadpool meddling in the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, sneaking into Earth-838 to kill Scarlet Witch. In the clip, he comes right behind her as she faces Mister Fantastic, Maria Rambeau's Captain Marvel, and Captain Carter, just before Black Bolt gets murdered by Wanda. Watch the hilarious but gory clip below:

As ridiculous as this video is, it's only a matter of time before Deadpool actually rubs elbows with the Avengers and other Marvel Studios heroes. After Disney bought Fox's TV and movie assets, the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and all their tie-in characters' rights returned to Marvel. That's the reason why Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was able to feature Patrick Stewart's Professor X and John Krasinski's Mister Fantastic in the first place. It's also the reason why Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3 will be under Marvel Studios, making it the franchise's first R-rated project.

With regard to the way Scarlet Witch is killed in this fan-made Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, it isn't really all that improbable. In Captain America: Civil War, Black Widow already pointed out Wanda's failure to look over her shoulder. That's the reason why despite her prowess, she can be easily tackled and neutralized. It doesn't seem like she has learned this particular skill yet, even as she has learned more about her fate as the MCU's Scarlet Witch. Hopefully, as she potentially starts her redemption story, she is able to address this fighting flaw of hers.

Bond 26 Has An Opportunity To Establish A Modern James Bond Tradition

Following No Time to Die's groundbreaking conclusion to Daniel Craig's tenure as 007, the franchise now has the opportunity to make good on a tradition that was started with a couple of the more modern Bond films. Changes are needed for the 007 movies after Bond 25, which was anything but traditional in many ways. Daniel Craig is now well-and-truly gone, and a new 007 is due to wear the holster, equip the Walther PPK, and don the tuxedo.

For the sake of the commercial success and longevity of the franchise, it has always been important that the first Bond film starring the new actor playing 007 kicks off the new era with a bang. All of the Bond actors' first 007 movies have all had something unique and fresh to offer audiences. Now, there is now an opportunity with Bond 26 to establish what seems to be a tradition with both of the first Bond films starring Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.

Both purposed as reboots for the franchise, GoldenEye and Casino Royale, the two most recent initial entries starring the new Bonds, were both directed by Martin Campbell. Both films were a roaring success commercially and critically, showcasing that Campbell clearly knows how to reinvent and introduce a new James Bond on the silver screen with enough explosive force to create a lasting impact. More importantly, however, Campbell has demonstrated an ability to get fans hooked on the new 007 from the get-go, whether through gritty action sequences or groundbreaking visual effects - meaning he would be the most sensible choice to direct Bond 26.

Even though No Time to Die was, much like most of Craig's outings as Bond, still more angst-ridden and emotional compared to older 007 romps, it also contained ample action and bombast. Yet Craig's previous three Bond films were not especially action-orientated compared to Casino Royale and the Pierce Brosnan films. Martin Campbell, with many great movies to his name, is still one of the best action directors in the UK, and having him inject some frivolous yet action-oriented fun into Bond 26 would act as a deeply satisfying opener for the new Bond candidate.

Campbell's two blockbuster 007 hits, GoldenEye and Casino Royale, were both products of troubling circumstances surrounding the franchise. Eon was contending with legal problems following Dalton's second outing, License to Kill, birthing to GoldenEye six years later, and Casino Royale followed Die Another Day which was universally panned by critics. Both of Campbell's films were under intense pressure, as they were relied upon to revive the franchise, and Campbell has therefore proven himself extremely competent in dealing successfully with such pressures and delivering when it really matters.

Martin Campbell would perhaps be the wisest and the most risk-free choice to direct Bond 26. GoldenEye and Casino Royale are some of the most popular Bond movies of modern time and are generally considered Brosnan's and Craig's best respective films in the franchise. However, with the new 007 and director yet to be announced, only time will tell just how traditional the Bond producers are willing to be after No Time to Die's success.

Pixar's Excuse For Replacing Tim Allen's Buzz Is Also Why Lightyear Fails

Pixar Animation Studios decided to replace Tim Allen as the titular character for Lightyear, and their excuse for doing so explains why the movie is failing to connect with audiences as readily as other Toy Story films. Changing anything, no matter how big or small, about a beloved pop culture icon is always a tricky prospect. As Lightyear director Angus MacLane states in the behind-the-scenes documentary Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear, "the stakes are even higher when you're taking a beloved character like Buzz Lightyear, and you're reimagining him."

Much has been made about how Lightyear is meant to be the big-budget blockbuster that inspired the Buzz Lightyear action figure from the original Toy Story. This idea certainly fed into recasting Buzz Lightyear according to Lightyear director Angus MacLane, who remains adamant that Evans was his one and only choice to play Buzz due to Lightyear being a spin-off Toy Story movie and not technically a prequel or direct continuation of the franchise that Allen's Buzz existed in. MacLane likely felt compelled to provide his reasons for replacing Tim Allen's Buzz after many fans were quick to theorize that Buzz Lightyear was recast in Lightyear due to Tim Allen's recent political stances and controversies.

However, MacLane clearly explains (via Vanity Fair) that Pixar wanted a more grounded take on Buzz for the film: "Tim's version of Buzz is a little goofier and is a little dumber, and so he is the comic relief. In this film, Buzz is the action hero. He's serious and ambitious and funny, but not in a goofy way that would undercut the drama. Chris Evans has the gravitas and that movie-star quality that our character needed to separate him and the movie from Tim's version of the toy in Toy Story." Yet while not a bad idea, in theory, Lightyear's mixed critical reviews suggest the new Buzz is far too serious in line with Evans' more restrained performance - and could've used some of Allen's signature Buzz wackiness to spice things up a bit.

Evans is a skilled actor, but his take on Lightyear comes across as a Captain America-lite of sorts - ensuring that taking the goofiness out of the character robs Buzz of what makes him so endearing in the first place. MacLane's view on Buzz seems to suggest that his main character has to choose between being funny or compelling, but a so-called "action hero" can be a source of comedy in addition to being the lead star. Look no further than Indiana Jones, John McClane, or almost any character Jackie Chan has ever played for evidence of this. Allen's unwavering bravado as Lightyear coupled nicely with his signature comedic delivery to turn Buzz into a fan favorite throughout the four Toy Story films. In contrast, Evans's Buzz Lightyear feels like nothing more than a generic adventure film protagonist, which may go some way to explaining why Lightyear failed to meet Disney's lofty box office expectations.

Recasting Tim Allen for the titular role in Lightyear wasn't necessarily a bad decision on its own, and having the movie be the basis for a beloved fictional toy is an inherently intriguing idea. However, in the process of updating the character, Pixar sacrificed too much of what made Buzz likable in the first place - meaning their excuse for replacing Tim Allen's Buzz is also why Lightyear fails.

Jason Blum Says He Could Get Robert Englund To Return For A Nightmare On Elm Street Reboot

For several years now, horror fans have been wondering if there will be a reboot of the beloved classic '80s film A Nightmare On Elm Street. It seems like the perfect time given the interest in slashers, and with Halloween Ends coming in October 2022 and Scream 6 hitting theaters in March 2023, this would be the next natural franchise to be revived. After a 2010 remake wasn't a hit with critics or audiences, it feels like the right time for more Freddy Krueger.

If a new film does happen, audiences are curious if celebrated actor Robert Englund would return to play his iconic slasher villain Freddy Krueger. This is something that is very intriguing to fans of the genre.

Jason Blum said that he feels that he could convince Robert Englund to play Freddy Krueger in a new film. Blum said, "I could make him come back. I can get anyone back. Ellen Burstyn was 87, and I got her back in The Exorcist."

Recently, Robert Englund starred in Stranger Things season 4, playing the role of Victor Creel, the traumatized man who lost his family to Vecna years before. The actor also voiced the role of himself in the 2022 Netflix film Choose or Die about a deadly video game. Back in 2018, Englund played Freddy Krueger in an episode of the family sitcom The Goldbergs. One of Englund's most regular recent roles was Anti-Pops/Mystery Man/ Stagman in the animated TV series Regular Show, which aired from 2017 until 2021.

Englund told that his Stranger Things part happened because he loved watching the show and after he didn't land a season 3 role, he hoped that he could win the part of Victor Creel. Englund's wife filmed an audition tape that he then mailed. It was a treat for horror fans to see the beloved actor be part of this thrilling and fast-paced season of the popular Netflix series.

Many horror fans feel that only Robert Englund can play Freddy Krueger, and while there has been some talk of a reboot of A Nightmare On Elm Street, there hasn't been any concrete news in several years. According to Game Spot, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick said in 2015 that a reboot was in the works and said, "Everybody wants to see Freddy again I think, so I think it's inevitable at some point."

Blumhouse has successfully rebooted the Halloween franchise, with 2018's Halloween, 2021's Halloween Kills, and the upcoming Halloween Ends. The company is also working on an untitled The Exorcist sequel which is said to be released in 2023. Blumhouse releases a mixture of new projects and reboots of familiar franchises, having put out The Craft: Legacy in 2020 and a new Firestarter in 2022, along with the 2020 reimagining of the 1970s TV series Fantasy Island.

Will There Be A Buzz Lightyear Sequel

The highly anticipated film “Lightyear” sequel from Pixar tells the tale of the real-life guy who served as the model for the Buzz Lightyear toy that was featured in the Toy Story film series. The movie is a spinoff of the popular Toy Story movie series, and it follows astronaut Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans).

He travels across space on a mission with his partner, Alisha Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba). Buzz must do all in his power to bring everyone back home while while fending off the hostile alien Emperor Zurg when the couple and a space crew crash land on a mysterious world.

Even though “Lightyear” has not yet been released in cinemas, there is already a great deal of excitement about the prospect of a sequel to the picture. In anticipation of its premiere in theatres on June 17, here is all we currently know about a potential “Lightyear” sequel.

Will There Be a Follow-Up to the Film “Lightyear”?

There are no current plans to create a second instalment of the Toy Story spinoff movie. The likelihood of a sequel being produced is heavily reliant on the financial and critical success of the first film as well as how well it was received by its target demographic.

According to projections made by Box Office Pro, “Lightyear” will likely earn more than $72 million in its very first weekend in theatres. This forecast is based on the film’s release over the Father’s Day weekend as well as the first buzz that it created on social media. On Rotten Tomatoes, the movie now has an approval rating of 81 percent, indicating that reviewers generally like what they’ve seen thus far.

In an interview with Screen Rant, “Lightyear” director Angus MacLane discussed the possibility of a sequel, despite the fact that Pixar or anybody else associated with the picture has not yet issued an official statement on a possible sequel.

“For me, one of the things that made Star Wars so enjoyable was the fact that the universe it depicted was constantly open to new possibilities for what the world might be. It is when you start shutting those doors and linking those things that it becomes less engaging in my opinion. I believe that the open tenderness is frequently what people find to be the most intriguing “It was generous of him.

What to expect?

The director provided the following explanation in regard to the plot of Buzz and the possibility of expanding his storyline: “The completion of this film is currently our primary concern; however, the story that it tells is a self-contained unit, and unlike most of our other films, it does not begin with Buzz’s birth.

It was very much this thing that you’d imagined things before and afterwards, and I think linking the two is a hazardous proposition; nonetheless, you know, who knows?”

Mad Max: Furiosa Casting Hints At Young Immortan Joe Story

The recent casting changes made by the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa could hint at the movie featuring an Immortan Joe backstory, too. Not a lot is known about the plot of the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa. Anya Taylor-Joy will play Furiosa while Chris Hemsworth is also signed on to play an as-yet-undisclosed role in the movie, but beyond this, the story of the franchise outing remains a mystery.

The Mad Max prequel recently began filming and will not be released until 2024. As a result, it is no surprise that plot details have been kept under wraps for now. Set before the events of Fury Road, the movie looks set to explore the origins of the character previously portrayed by Charlize Theron, before her encounter with Tom Hardy's Max Rockatansky. However, one recent recasting announcement may give away more about the prequel’s plot than it was intended to expose.

The Mank star Tom Burke recently replaced Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in an unnamed Furiosa role, an announcement that might have proved that Mad Max: Fury Road villain Immortan Joe will appear in the prequel. Burke has the right appearance for the role of young Immortan Joe and has proven with numerous indie movie roles that he has the combination of simmering intensity and outspoken charisma that a pre-despot version of the villain would need to win over converts to his death cult. The prequel could explain the Mad Max: Fury Road villain’s backstory, detailing Immortan Joe’s rise to power alongside Furiosa’s path to working with him. The fact that Burke replaced Abdul-Mateen II may have unintentionally given this plot detail away since the indie star looks a lot like a young Hugh Keays-Byrne and has gravitated toward playing morally ambiguous figures in the recent past.

However, this could well be a misdirect, since the fact that Abdul-Mateen II was originally signed up for the role means it might have nothing to do with the Mad Max: Fury Road villain. Not only that, but Chris Hemsworth’s status as a major Hollywood star would make it a massive surprise if he wasn't the one playing a pre-War Boys Immortan Joe, meaning Burke’s resemblance to Keays-Byrne could be intentionally misleading on the part of the filmmakers. There is also always the possibility that neither actor will play a young Immortan Joe in Furiosa, since the Mad Max prequel doesn’t necessarily need to detail the dictator’s story.

After all, the purpose of Mad Max: Fury Road’s Furiosa-centric prequel was to give the movie’s breakout star a story of her own, meaning it would ironic (and arguably misguided) if the movie ended up centering on Immortan Joe instead. Furiosa could instead explain how the apocalypse occurred in the franchise's universe and how Furiosa made it out alive, two things that have never been properly addressed by earlier Mad Max installments. This would mean that Burke’s casting could have nothing to do with Immortan Joe and his role could be entirely unrelated, with the movie’s plot wrapping up long before the titular heroine even encounters the franchise villain. However, the story that Furiosa follows won’t be clear for some time as it is still over a year before the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel finally arrives on screen.

GDT's Pinocchio Already Looks So Much Better Than Disney's Remake

Audiences will be treated to two new versions of Pinocchio later this year, but from what has been released so far, Guillermo del Toro's movie seems to be creatively richer and better than the Robert Zemeckis remake from Disney. Italian author Carlo Collodi published The Adventures of Pinocchio in 1883, which has enchanted readers for 139 years and spawned numerous adaptions, the most famous being Walt Disney's 1940 animated classic. Del Toro and Zemeckis are the latest filmmakers inspired to retell the timeless story of a wooden puppet trying to become a real boy, but Guillermo del Toro's movie is aiming to tread new ground with the material.

Disney's Pinocchio is the latest animated title to get the live-action remake treatment, following in the footsteps of 2017's Beauty and the Beast and 2019's Aladdin, among many others. Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto, reuniting with his Forrest Gump and The Polar Express director for the Disney movie. Guillermo del Toro, meanwhile, has teamed up with Netflix for a stop-motion animated musical version of Pinocchio with an all-star cast, including Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Christoph Waltz, and Tilda Swinton.

Based on the trailer, Disney's Pinocchio appears to be following the tone, style, and even design of the 1940 animation, in some instances even recreating shots like-for-like. Though there is nothing inherently wrong with a remake evoking nostalgia for the original, too often it results in a movie that has nothing new to offer (such as 2019's The Lion King). In comparison, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio movie visually looks fresh and interesting, coming from the mind of an auteur, rather than a committee. The setting and setup of del Toro's Pinocchio are very different from other versions seen before. The movie is set in 1930s Fascist Italy, and the wood that Pinocchio is made from comes from a tree growing on the grave of Geppetto's late son. Both of these elements play to Guillermo del Toro's strengths, offering a darker take that will stand completely apart from what's come before. Throw in original songs from Alexandre Desplat, and the stop-motion movie has all the ingredients to become an instant classic.

Both Zemeckis and del Toro are visionary, boundary-pushing filmmakers, but Zemeckis's recent output, such as his 2020 remake of The Witches, is a far cry from the quality of his best work. In comparison, del Toro has always followed his artistic vision, even sometimes at the expense of minimizing the mainstream value of his films. His two previous movies were nominated for Best Picture Oscars, with The Shape of Water winning in 2018. He's still at the top of his game, and while no one wants to write off Zemeckis making a comeback, remaking Disney's Pinocchio is unlikely to be the movie that does it. Tom Hanks is always worthwhile, and Disney’s Pinocchio will no doubt have a lot of charm, but it will likely come from ideas that are over 80 years old.

In most instances, Disney's steady stream of live-action remakes rarely match up to the originals and are largely forgotten after they're released. They're often so wrapped up in mirroring what's come before that the filmmaker's natural creative urges to forge new paths are suppressed by the weight of the classic movie they're copying. Audiences will have to wait till September to see if Zemeckis' Pinocchio continues this trend. However, the creative freedom that Guillermo del Toro is exhibiting in comparison to the Disney remake is surely an indication of which version will be the better Pinocchio movie.