“Deadpool” banned in China

Chinese censors have denied permission for “Deadpool” to screen in the world's second-largest movie market due to violence, nudity and graphic language, according to local media reports.

Fox's R-rated movie, based on the Marvel comic-book character, is set to open February 12 in the US and in many major international markets including Australia, France, Germany, Russia and the UK.

Ryan Reynolds, who portrayed the character in 2009's “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”, is starring, along with Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, TJ Miller, Gina Carano and Brianna Hildebrand. Tim Miller is directing the superhero film.

The movie's origin story centers on Wilson being subjected to a rogue experiment in an effort to cure his cancer. The experiment leaves him with accelerated healing powers, disfigured skin, a dark sense of humor and an unstable mind — leading to Wilson trying to hunt down the man who botched the experiment.

Meanwhile, the film released an exciting new TV spot, and even did surprise screenings in New York and Los Angeles. 

Source: Variety