DEADPOOL is the number 1 movie in South Africa this week
DEADPOOL, the latest superhero blockbuster from Marvel Studios, reached the number 1 spot at the South African box office this past week. The film is now showing at Nu Metro The Glen and other cinemas nationwide. Moviegoers can also experience it on Scene Xtreme’s larger-than-life screen with superior sound at Nu Metro The Glen.
It had the 3rd biggest box office opening for a superhero-movie in South Africa, with an opening weekend figure of R9.3million – following closely behind the success of IRON MAN 3 and AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. Over 150 000 moviegoers went to see the film first over the Valentine’s Day-weekend locally.
“The response has been overwhelmingly positive!” commented Twentieth Century Fox local representative, Michelle Steytler. “This success has resonated globally with a US opening weekend of $132.7m – not only the biggest all-time opening weekend for Fox in the US, but also in South Africa. We are truly thrilled that consumers chose to spend Valentine’s with our superhero!”
Based on Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool.
Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humour, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
This highly anticipated superhero film stars Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano and Brianna Hildebrand who have been touring the world promoting it.
Book early on the Nu Metro website www.numetro.co.za or call 0861 246 362 to reserve your seats.
Please note: DEADPOOL carries an age restriction of 16 due to scenes containing violence, bad language and sex.
COMPETITION DETAILS:
WIN! One Lucky Comaro Chronicle Reader can stand a chance to win a double ticket to see DEADPOOL at any Nu Metro cinema nationwide.
Entries Open: Thursday 18 February 2016
Entries Close: Thursday 25 February 2016, 12.00
E-Mail the word Nu Metro, with your name, surname and cell number to: brigitte@caxton.co.za:
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