It looks like Marvel’s web developers were among the victims of that crazy Thanos finger-snap in “Infinity War” after all, because they forgot to actually setup a website for “Avengers: Endgame.” And now one enterprising fan is hoping to convert that mistake into a ticket to the film’s world premiere.
Here’s the situation: If you type www.AvengersEndgame.com into your browser, you’ll be rerouted instead the website for 20th Century Fox’s upcoming PG-13 edit of “Deadpool 2,” “Once Upon a Deadpool.” Good one. Yeah, that was a good one.
We were inclined to think this is nothing more than two companies owned by Disney sharing some synergistic holiday cheer (and making a very good joke). After all, piggybacking on the next “Avengers” film sure feels like a guaranteed way to make sure people will get their eyes on marketing for “Once Upon a Deadpool.” And it’s not like “Endgame” actually needs a website.
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But Twitter user @aguyinchair has taken responsibility for the caper, and says he owns both www.AvengersEndgame.com and https://ift.tt/2RIBPG7 (which also redirects to the “Once Upon a Deadpool” website). But, he also says he’ll turn both of them over in exchange for access to the Los Angeles premiere of “Avengers: Endgame.”
I own https://t.co/sQcc4R3sCq and https://t.co/spo7Bift9L. But I don't want them. I want to trade them for tickets to the #AvengersEndgame premiere in LA. A guy can dream, can't he?
— Guy Inchair (@AGuyInChair) December 7, 2018
While “Endgame” was one of several rumored titles for the follow up to “Infinity War,” making it an easy pick for a camping expedition, it turns out the selection was just a lucky guess. According to the who is database, the www.AvengersEndgame.com domain was registered on April 27, 2018, the opening day of “Avengers: Infinity War,” which is when @guyinachair tells TheWrap he grabbed them.
“I am proud to say that I bought them both before anyone on the internet theorized that Endgame was the title,” @guyinachair tells TheWrap, adding that it was just a “right place, right time” situation.
Since then, “I’ve just been hanging back, waiting for the title release to confirm it. When I swear the trailer, this morning I got goosebumps,” he continued.
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At first, @guyinachair tells TheWrap that he redirected the URLs to this blog post he published April 27, in which he outright asks Disney reps for premiere access. But after getting no bites, “I offered it to Reynolds on Twitter,” but eventually decided to just redirect “for the lulz.”
@guyinachair has requested to keep is identity private, but discloses that he lives somewhere in the Midwest, and isn’t connected to the film industry in any way. “I really am just a dude, who played a hunch, mainly because my wife wants to meet Thor,” he added.
@guyinachair adds that next week he might redirect again to the “Shazam!” trailer.
Marvel and Fox also did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But we’ll keep you posted on whether the great attend-a-premiere caper is a success.
“Once Upon a Deadpool” opens in theaters Dec. 12, while “Avengers: Endgame” opens April 26, 2019.
'Deadpool 2': Here Are All the Pop Culture References, From 'Frozen' to 'Sharknado' (Photos)
"Deadpool 2" is full of awesome and hilarious references to classic films, toys, songs and yes, even other superheroes. Click through TheWrap's gallery to see what made the cut.
Spoiler alert: Do not read on if you haven't seen "Deadpool 2."
Buena Vista"Frozen"
In a state of utter sadness, Wade Wilson compares "Frozen" to Barbra Streisand's 1983 film "Yentl."
"Yentl"
Wade Wilson seems fixated on Barbra Streisand's 1983 musical "Yentl" -- and watches it early on in the film.
Lionsgate/Hasbro"My Little Pony"
When the Merc with a Mouth heads to the Academy in the movie, he makes a "My Little Pony" joke.
Fox News Channel's 'Fox & Friends'"Fox & Friends"
In the movie, Deadpool uses "Fox & Friends" as an insult.
"RoboCop"
Colossus does something that reminds the rest of the X-Force gang of the movie "RoboCop."
"Harry Potter"
In the movie, the Merc with the Mouth makes a joke about the Sorting Hat from the "Harry Potter" series.
Six Entertainment"The Human Centipede"
Which other Marvel character would openly (and happily) talk about the 2009 Dutch horror film "The Human Centipede" mid-conversation?
Walt Disney"Cool Runnings"
Deadpool mentions the comedy "Cool Runnings" in a moment he talks about hitting rock bottom.
"Sharknado"
When Deadpool is speaking to Cable, he asks about the future and what "Sharknado" film we are on.
DC. Warner Bros.DC Universe
Not only does Deadpool mention Superman, Green Lantern and Batman, but he asks Cable: "You're so dark -- are you sure you're not from the DC Universe?"
MarvelMarvel Superheroes
Deadpool mentions Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thanos and Black Panther -- in some form. Deadpool also tells a character, "The sun is getting low," a clear reference to The Hulk.
Cher and Celine Dion
The pop divas get name-checked by Wade -- and the latter also sings the title song.
MGMJames Bond
The opening of the movie pays homage to the opening title sequence of classic 007 films.
The WB"Felicity"
"I cried when they canceled 'Felicity,'" T.J. Miller's character says in the movie.
MGM"The Terminator"
"Hands off that kid, John Connor," Deadpool says at one point.
"Basic Instinct"
Deadpool loses another body part in this film that finds himself having a "Basic Instinct" moment, crossed legs and all.
20th Century Fox"Say Anything"
There's also a "Say Anything" homage, complete with the Peter Gabriel song "In Your Eyes" and Deadpool holding up a smartphone with a picture of a boombox.
"The Passion of the Christ"
At the beginning of the movie, Wade Wilson says "Deadpool" made more than "The Passion of the Christ" did overseas. Which is true.
Lucasfilm"Star Wars"
Not only does Deadpool talk about Luke and Leia, but he and wife Vanessa (Morena Bacarin) talk specifically about "The Empire Strikes Back."
Taylor Swift's Cats
Deadpool wears a T-shirt with the names Olivia and Meredith, Taylor Swift's beloved cats, on it.
Twentieth Century FoxX-Men
Not only does Wade prance around in Professor X's wheelchair but there is so, so, so many more references to X-Men characters in and out of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
Getty ImagesBeyonce
Deadpool references the singer when he says "please stop cheating on me."
Getty ImagesArby's
Deadpool makes fun of Bill Skarsgard's Zeitgeist for his "toxic spit" superpower by referencing the fare at Arby's.
Getty ImagesSocial Media and Dating Platforms
Throughout the film, Wade Wilson mentions LinkedIn, Grindr and Tinder.
Getty ImagesMcRib
Paging McDonald's corporate offices: Wade Wilson wants nothing more than to have a McRib year-round.
Cartoon Network"Adventure Time"
The Merc with a Mouth still dons his "Adventure Time" watch.
NetflixEleven from "Stranger Things"
Millie Bobby Brown's character gets a special shoutout in the film.
"Annie"
A part of the movie features the song "Tomorrow" from the musical "Annie."
ABC"Sabrina the Teenage Witch"
Deadpool calls Negasonic Teenage Warhead "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" in the film.
TriStarGeorge Michael and David Bowie
Wade Wilson talks about the two iconic singers at the beginning of the film.
Summit Entertainment"John Wick"
In the opening credits, director David Leitch is described as "one of the guys who killed the dog in 'John Wick.'" Leitch directed several scenes in the Keanu Reeves film.
Dubstep
The '90s electronic-music dance craze dubstep -- and how much Cable seems to hate it -- gets mentioned throughout the film.
Tupac and Ice Cube
Julian Dennison's character tells Deadpool they're best friends, like Tupac and Ice Cube.
MarvelWinter Soldier's Arm
Deadpool compares the Winter Soldier's bionic arm to the one Cable has in the film.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff FlickrJared Kushner
Wade Wilson insults one of the characters in the film by calling him "Jared Kushner."
Getty ImagesJustin Bieber
Brianna Hildebrand's Negasonic Teenage Warhead gets compared to "Justin Bieber."
20th Century FoxPatrick Stewart
Wade Wilson wears Professor X's Cerebra at one point in the movie and says, "It smells like Patrick Stewart."
LincolnMatthew McConaughey
Blind Al (Leslie Uggams) says "Just keep living," a reference to McConaughey's Just Keep Livin' Foundation -- and the actor gets another name-check earlier in the film.
Bronco Buster
During a prison riot scene, characters break out the classic neck-straddling wrestling move made famous by WWF star X-Pac (Sean Waltman) in the '90s.
ABCKirsten Dunst
Reynolds' Deadpool mentions Kirsten Dunst twice -- but once botches her name as Kristen once.
"Interview With the Vampire"
There are two references to "Interview With the Vampire," both having to do with Kirsten Dunst (the second is about how quickly her character in the film develops a taste for blood).
Flickr/abbamouse"All Out of Love" by Air Supply
It's pretty much the opening song of the movie.
This is a composite image we made for fun. It is not from the film.Wolverine
There are multiple Logan/Wolverine references throughout the film.
Getty ImagesDave Matthews
Deadpool tells Terry Crews that he's the Dave Matthews of superheroes.
FoxJoker's "Bang!" Flag From 1989 "Batman"
When Deadpool and Weasel are interviewing members for the X-Force, behind them there is a flag sticking out of a gun like the one that Jack Nicholson's Joker used in 1989 "Batman."
Getty ImagesEnya
Enya’s "Orinoco Flow” song plays at a key moment in the film.
HBO"Sesame Street"
In the movie, there’s a riff on whether the puppets in “Sesame Street,” like Grover, can really be called Muppets.
Plan B Entertainment"The Time Traveler's Wife's Husband"
Deadpool refers to time-traveling Cable in the most round-about way possible.
Sony Pictures Releasing"The Proposition"
During a group scene, one of the X-Force members mentions the 2005 Aussie Western, when another pipes up adding that it has a really good Guy Pearce performance.
Christopher Polk/Getty Images"The Academy"
In a particular dramatic scene, Wade Wilson breaks the fourth wall to express his hope that "The Academy is watching."
"Take on Me"
Actually, you hear A-ha's "Take On Me" multiple times throughout the film.
Getty ImagesWinnie the Pooh
The iconic bear is seen in the credits scene.
Getty ImagesDMX's "X Gon' Give It To Ya"
During one of Deadpool's rampage fights, DMX's 2003 song plays in the background.
Wikimedia Commons/Achim Schleuning"If You Like Pina Coladas"
Rupert Holmes' "Pina Colada Song" is another song on the movie's official soundtrack.
Budweiser
Everyone drinks Budweiser throughout the movie.
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