The entertainment wing of the Walt Disney Company easily encompasses some of the biggest franchises in pop culture. Ranging from the juggernaut Marvel Studios to the beloved animations brought forth by Pixar and from the 20th Century Studios lineup of movies to the entirety of the Star Wars saga, thanks to its acquisition of Lucasfilm.
Amid such a scenario, the possibilities for a collaboration lie endless, even if far-fetched, and one just formed out of thin air.
Official art for The Acolyte via Star Wars Official Website | Disney
The Marvel brand comprises comics, licensed music, and a vast catalog of acclaimed movies led by Kevin Feige and his team. On the other hand, the George Lucas live-action universe predates the former and has its unique history and tryst with the comics. Now, in a pair-up, teams from the two billion-dollar franchises have come together to give birth to a project,...
Amid such a scenario, the possibilities for a collaboration lie endless, even if far-fetched, and one just formed out of thin air.
Official art for The Acolyte via Star Wars Official Website | Disney
The Marvel brand comprises comics, licensed music, and a vast catalog of acclaimed movies led by Kevin Feige and his team. On the other hand, the George Lucas live-action universe predates the former and has its unique history and tryst with the comics. Now, in a pair-up, teams from the two billion-dollar franchises have come together to give birth to a project,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Throughout the duration of her lengthy career, Scarlett Johansson has worked with some of the most talented people in Hollywood. Be it her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or her various other pursuits, she has worked with the best that the film industry has to offer and eventually became a part of the category itself.
Scarlett Johansson in Match Point l Paramount Pictures
She has also worked with several extremely attractive co-stars. Many years ago, there were rumors floating around about her being involved with her Match Point co-star, Jonathan Rhys Myers. During an interview, she debunked these in a manner that was not flattering to her co-star.
Scarlett Johansson Debunks The Rumors
When actors are involved with each other on screen, it is quite common for spectators to think that something else is going on outside of the movie itself. Actors are coupled together, rumors float around, and all of a sudden,...
Scarlett Johansson in Match Point l Paramount Pictures
She has also worked with several extremely attractive co-stars. Many years ago, there were rumors floating around about her being involved with her Match Point co-star, Jonathan Rhys Myers. During an interview, she debunked these in a manner that was not flattering to her co-star.
Scarlett Johansson Debunks The Rumors
When actors are involved with each other on screen, it is quite common for spectators to think that something else is going on outside of the movie itself. Actors are coupled together, rumors float around, and all of a sudden,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
When Kevin Feige Confirmed Tom Hiddleston’s Loki Was To Be Blamed For Breaking The Multiverse( Photo Credit – Flickr; IMDb )
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka the MCU, has opened the vast concept of the multiverse and has been exploring it for the past few years. According to the events in the movies Spider-Man: No Way Home and Doctor Strange Into the Multiverse of Madness, the multiverse is now a complete mess. But how did it deteriorate so much? Marvel boss Kevin Feige once explained that Tom Hiddleston’s Loki was responsible for all the chaos. Scroll below for more.
People who are not avid followers of the Marvel movies and series and have only watched Doctor Strange 2 might think that his multiversal journey and spell before that in No Way Home might have caused the multiverse to break apart. But Feige confirmed it was not him. For the unversed, English...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka the MCU, has opened the vast concept of the multiverse and has been exploring it for the past few years. According to the events in the movies Spider-Man: No Way Home and Doctor Strange Into the Multiverse of Madness, the multiverse is now a complete mess. But how did it deteriorate so much? Marvel boss Kevin Feige once explained that Tom Hiddleston’s Loki was responsible for all the chaos. Scroll below for more.
People who are not avid followers of the Marvel movies and series and have only watched Doctor Strange 2 might think that his multiversal journey and spell before that in No Way Home might have caused the multiverse to break apart. But Feige confirmed it was not him. For the unversed, English...
- 6/1/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
We all know Marvel Studios’ affinity for jokes and how much they enjoy humor. Although accidental or intentional, Tom Holland had a very tough time because of Marvel Studios after he had given the audition for the role of Spider-Man.
A still from Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Well, it wasn’t easy for Holland to survive six weeks without knowing his future, but due to the studios, Holland had to endure the terrible six weeks. After auditioning for Spider-Man, Holland revealed that he hadn’t heard from the studio for six weeks!
Tom Holland Didn’t Hear From Marvel Studios For Six Weeks!
In 2015, Tom Holland had the opportunity to star alongside MCU star Chris Hemsworth in the 2015 film In the Heart of the Sea. With Ron Howard as the director and based on the non-fictional book about the sinking of the American whaling ship called Essex,...
A still from Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies. | Credit: Sony Pictures.
Well, it wasn’t easy for Holland to survive six weeks without knowing his future, but due to the studios, Holland had to endure the terrible six weeks. After auditioning for Spider-Man, Holland revealed that he hadn’t heard from the studio for six weeks!
Tom Holland Didn’t Hear From Marvel Studios For Six Weeks!
In 2015, Tom Holland had the opportunity to star alongside MCU star Chris Hemsworth in the 2015 film In the Heart of the Sea. With Ron Howard as the director and based on the non-fictional book about the sinking of the American whaling ship called Essex,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Despite some quantity-over-quality issues during the Multiverse Saga, the MCU continues to draw massive interest from moviegoers and comic book fans. That goes some way in explaining why we get so many rumours about its future and we're back today with another roundup.
We start with information shared by Jeff Sneider. He chimes in on some recent rumblings about the MCU, including that latest report about Captain America: Brave New World needing only 22 days of reshoots (read more about that here).
Sneider believes more additional photography is planned for later in 2024 and notes, "From what I’ve heard, it's going to take a lot more than 22 days to fix everything that’s wrong with this movie."
Another supposedly troubled MCU project is Blade. First announced at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, the reboot has been through multiple writers and directors and, as we write this, still seems no closer to happening.
We start with information shared by Jeff Sneider. He chimes in on some recent rumblings about the MCU, including that latest report about Captain America: Brave New World needing only 22 days of reshoots (read more about that here).
Sneider believes more additional photography is planned for later in 2024 and notes, "From what I’ve heard, it's going to take a lot more than 22 days to fix everything that’s wrong with this movie."
Another supposedly troubled MCU project is Blade. First announced at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, the reboot has been through multiple writers and directors and, as we write this, still seems no closer to happening.
- 6/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
We're expecting to see some big cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine when it arrives in theaters later this summer.
However, it would be wise to keep expectations in check; after all, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness featured the likes of Professor X and Mister Fantastic but was somehow still deemed a disappointment by many fans (likely because rumours promised Spider-Man and an evil Iron Man played by Tom Cruise).
With that in mind, Deadpool & Wolverine might not be as star-studded as expected, especially with Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon. Still, we're bound to see some characters from the X-Men franchise's past, right?
Appearing at the London premiere for Star Wars: The Acolyte earlier this week, Logan star Dafne Keen was asked whether she's "sad" not to be reprising her role as Laura in the upcoming Marvel Studios threequel.
"Of course it's sad. I love Hugh and creatively,...
However, it would be wise to keep expectations in check; after all, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness featured the likes of Professor X and Mister Fantastic but was somehow still deemed a disappointment by many fans (likely because rumours promised Spider-Man and an evil Iron Man played by Tom Cruise).
With that in mind, Deadpool & Wolverine might not be as star-studded as expected, especially with Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon. Still, we're bound to see some characters from the X-Men franchise's past, right?
Appearing at the London premiere for Star Wars: The Acolyte earlier this week, Logan star Dafne Keen was asked whether she's "sad" not to be reprising her role as Laura in the upcoming Marvel Studios threequel.
"Of course it's sad. I love Hugh and creatively,...
- 6/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ever since it was reported that Tom Holland-starrer Spider-Man 4 is in development, there have been countless stories regarding the film. Although Holland has acknowledged that the plans for the movie are in full force, there has been no update so far, leading to a plethora of rumors and speculations floating around.
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home | Marvel Studios
As per the latest rumor, it was reported that the directors for the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride or Die were being roped in by Kevin Feige to direct the film. While none of it has been confirmed, the filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah recently broke their silence on the matter.
Bad Boys Directors Break Silence on Potentially Directing Spider-Man 4
Bilall Fallah & Adil El Arbi (Image: YouTube | The Upcoming Interview)
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, better known as the duo Adil & Bilall, have...
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home | Marvel Studios
As per the latest rumor, it was reported that the directors for the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride or Die were being roped in by Kevin Feige to direct the film. While none of it has been confirmed, the filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah recently broke their silence on the matter.
Bad Boys Directors Break Silence on Potentially Directing Spider-Man 4
Bilall Fallah & Adil El Arbi (Image: YouTube | The Upcoming Interview)
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, better known as the duo Adil & Bilall, have...
- 6/1/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Weeks after Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito teased that he’d be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe “sooner than you think,” Variety can confirm that he will appear in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which hits theaters next year.
Esposito revealed he’d been cast in a Marvel project during a panel at Ccxp in Brazil earlier this month. There he squashed fan speculation that he’d play Professor X in the widely expected Marvel Cinematic Universe version of “X-Men.”
“There’s something about being original. We’ve seen different versions of Professor X,” Esposito told the crowd. “Wouldn’t you like to see me play a character in a Marvel movie who is original, and new, and fresh? So, mark my words: This will happen sooner than you think.”
Esposito’s role in “Brave New World” is being kept under wraps (though it has been described as villainous). The Marvel...
Esposito revealed he’d been cast in a Marvel project during a panel at Ccxp in Brazil earlier this month. There he squashed fan speculation that he’d play Professor X in the widely expected Marvel Cinematic Universe version of “X-Men.”
“There’s something about being original. We’ve seen different versions of Professor X,” Esposito told the crowd. “Wouldn’t you like to see me play a character in a Marvel movie who is original, and new, and fresh? So, mark my words: This will happen sooner than you think.”
Esposito’s role in “Brave New World” is being kept under wraps (though it has been described as villainous). The Marvel...
- 5/31/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
According to THR, Captain America: Brave New World has started a round of reshoots in Atlanta, with none other than Giancarlo Esposito joining the cast.
The report states that the reshoots will run for 22 days, with new action sequences being one of the added elements. As for Esposito, his character is being kept under wraps, but sources told THR that it’s a villainous role. The actor has previously teased his involvement in an upcoming Marvel project, hinting that his character is an original creation and “better than you can imagine.” I suppose we’ll see. Esposito has long been rumoured to be a candidate for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with roles such as Professor X brought up as possibilities.
Related Everything We Know About Captain America: Brave New World (including McDonald’s toy spoilers)
Although there have been rumblings of previous reshoots for Brave New World, the current shoot is reportedly the only one.
The report states that the reshoots will run for 22 days, with new action sequences being one of the added elements. As for Esposito, his character is being kept under wraps, but sources told THR that it’s a villainous role. The actor has previously teased his involvement in an upcoming Marvel project, hinting that his character is an original creation and “better than you can imagine.” I suppose we’ll see. Esposito has long been rumoured to be a candidate for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with roles such as Professor X brought up as possibilities.
Related Everything We Know About Captain America: Brave New World (including McDonald’s toy spoilers)
Although there have been rumblings of previous reshoots for Brave New World, the current shoot is reportedly the only one.
- 5/31/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Sam Wilson is back in action this week in Atlanta, where Captain America: Brave New World began a round of additional photography, with a new actor now in the cast.
Giancarlo Esposito, who for a few weeks had hinted at his involvement in a Marvel Studios project, is officially on the call sheet in an undisclosed, but sources say, villainous role.
The shoot will run 22 days, according to insiders. Among the added elements will be some new action sequences. Julius Onah remains the director.
Brave New World has been operating under a hazy shroud ever since it wrapped principal photography in the spring of 2023. The movie, which stars Anthony Mackie as hero Sam Wilson takes up the mantle of Captain America, barely escaped the direct impacts of the writers and actors strikes. Marvel’s other productions — Thunderbolts*, Deadpool & Wolverine and Blade — were forced to shut down or delay production,...
Giancarlo Esposito, who for a few weeks had hinted at his involvement in a Marvel Studios project, is officially on the call sheet in an undisclosed, but sources say, villainous role.
The shoot will run 22 days, according to insiders. Among the added elements will be some new action sequences. Julius Onah remains the director.
Brave New World has been operating under a hazy shroud ever since it wrapped principal photography in the spring of 2023. The movie, which stars Anthony Mackie as hero Sam Wilson takes up the mantle of Captain America, barely escaped the direct impacts of the writers and actors strikes. Marvel’s other productions — Thunderbolts*, Deadpool & Wolverine and Blade — were forced to shut down or delay production,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The making of the Infinity Saga is as big a mystery to the fans as the entirety of Phase Five’s Secret Invasion. The narrative established in the run-up to Avengers: Endgame proved that the level of planning that was required to pull off the two-part grand finale would make the Time Heist look like child’s play. As the Avengers played pretend on screen, the real superheroes got to work to create one of the most visionary and sprawling spectacles ever dreamed of on film.
Thanos in the Battle of Earth in Avengers: Endgame [Credit: Marvel Studios]
However, before the Infinity Saga could go into production, a plethora of complications would arise that would make the mere existence of these two films seem like a miracle. Directed by the Russo Brothers and later becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time, the history behind the making of Avengers: Infinity War...
Thanos in the Battle of Earth in Avengers: Endgame [Credit: Marvel Studios]
However, before the Infinity Saga could go into production, a plethora of complications would arise that would make the mere existence of these two films seem like a miracle. Directed by the Russo Brothers and later becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time, the history behind the making of Avengers: Infinity War...
- 5/31/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The fact that there was going to be a Blade reboot as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe came as a huge surprise when the announcement was made at the San Diego Comic-Con back in July of 2019 – but all these years later, we’re still waiting on the film to make its way into production. In fact, with Bob Iger recently announcing that the studio was cutting back (even more) on Marvel stuff, Blade’s future seems in limbo. So, here’s Everything We Know About Blade.
Mahershala Ali
The Blade character was previously played by Wesley Snipes in three feature films and by Sticky Fingaz in a short-lived television series. This time around, he’s going to be played by Mahershala Ali, who was already attached to the project when it was announced in 2019… and while there was no indication online that Ali has been interested in playing Blade,...
Mahershala Ali
The Blade character was previously played by Wesley Snipes in three feature films and by Sticky Fingaz in a short-lived television series. This time around, he’s going to be played by Mahershala Ali, who was already attached to the project when it was announced in 2019… and while there was no indication online that Ali has been interested in playing Blade,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Over the years and over multiple film phases in the MCU, Kevin Feige and Marvel have ensured that they have kept the entertainment coming at a constant pace for their die-hard fans across the world. The franchise’s massive viewership is also a result of the plethora of huge superstars who have stepped on board to play some of the most popular superheroes.
British star Florence Pugh (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
British star Florence Pugh who was cast as Yelena Belova in Black Widow, will now be front and center in MCU’s Thunderbolts* which is set to hit screens in 2025. The actor in an interview in 2023, praised the franchise for its meticulous planning and scheduling of projects. This comment though, was called out by netizens on social media who quoted the current plight of Mahershala Ali’s Blade as an example.
Here’s Why Florence Pugh Has...
British star Florence Pugh (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
British star Florence Pugh who was cast as Yelena Belova in Black Widow, will now be front and center in MCU’s Thunderbolts* which is set to hit screens in 2025. The actor in an interview in 2023, praised the franchise for its meticulous planning and scheduling of projects. This comment though, was called out by netizens on social media who quoted the current plight of Mahershala Ali’s Blade as an example.
Here’s Why Florence Pugh Has...
- 5/31/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Around the time Doctor Strange was opening in the fall of 2016, MCU was at its peak with back-to-back iconic action flicks surrounding the titular Avengers characters. However, with all eyes on the upcoming movies, Scott Derrickson’s Doctor Strange faced intense scrutiny and backlash surrounding one controversial decision that was made with the best intentions.
Tilda Swinton and Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016) | Marvel StudiosAccording to reports, it was Tilda Swinton’s casting as The Ancient One in Doctor Strange that faced a public outrage. Since her original Marvel character was an Asian man, Swinton’s casting was met with accusations of whitewashing in Hollywood despite Scott Derrickson’s intentions of avoiding racial stereotypes.
Tilda Swinton’s Controversial Casting as The Ancient One in Doctor Strange
Marvel has always had this strange habit of playing with character depiction in movies, compared to their original self in the comics. Although this...
Tilda Swinton and Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange (2016) | Marvel StudiosAccording to reports, it was Tilda Swinton’s casting as The Ancient One in Doctor Strange that faced a public outrage. Since her original Marvel character was an Asian man, Swinton’s casting was met with accusations of whitewashing in Hollywood despite Scott Derrickson’s intentions of avoiding racial stereotypes.
Tilda Swinton’s Controversial Casting as The Ancient One in Doctor Strange
Marvel has always had this strange habit of playing with character depiction in movies, compared to their original self in the comics. Although this...
- 5/31/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In 2021, Kevin Feige retracted his statement supporting the casting of Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One in Doctor Strange. The character is a Tibetan-born old man in the comics, but the casting of Swinton was criticized as another instance of cultural appropriation of Asian characters. While Feige defended the idea during the film’s production and release, he expressed his regret over the casting decision a few years later.
Kevin Feige at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Feige admitted that the film could’ve taken another direction with the character that remained true to the Asian origin of the character. Despite the criticisms of her casting in the film, Swinton did complete justice to the character and was one of the best performers in the film.
Kevin Feige Regretted His Casting Decision Of The Ancient One In Doctor Strange
Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange | Marvel Studios...
Kevin Feige at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International (credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Feige admitted that the film could’ve taken another direction with the character that remained true to the Asian origin of the character. Despite the criticisms of her casting in the film, Swinton did complete justice to the character and was one of the best performers in the film.
Kevin Feige Regretted His Casting Decision Of The Ancient One In Doctor Strange
Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange | Marvel Studios...
- 5/31/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
"Spider-Man: Far from Home," released in July of 2019, was the 23rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and served as a victory lap for the franchise following the release of "Avengers: Endgame" -- one of the biggest films of all time -- the previous May. That was 23 films in 11 years, released at a pretty steady -- but mostly tolerable -- clip. From 2008 to 2016, Marvel Studios released two films every year. From 2017 to 2019, it upped its output to three a year. The frantic release schedule, paired with carefully curated press releases, whipped fans into a frenzy of eternal anticipation. In 2019, it seemed like the MCU would never end.
2020 saw no MCU theatrical releases thanks to Covid. The release schedule was thrown way off and the cycle of anticipation was interrupted. To adjust, Marvel began dumping a lot of its resources into McU-connected streaming shows starting with "WandaVision" in January 2021. The many...
2020 saw no MCU theatrical releases thanks to Covid. The release schedule was thrown way off and the cycle of anticipation was interrupted. To adjust, Marvel began dumping a lot of its resources into McU-connected streaming shows starting with "WandaVision" in January 2021. The many...
- 5/31/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
We have an update on Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' search for a director to take the helm of Spider-Man 4, and it seems Ms. Marvel and Bad Boys: Ride or Die filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah may indeed be in contention to land the gig.
According to insider Daniel Richtman, El Arbi and Fallah - who infamously helmed the Batgirl movie Warner Bros. decided to scrap as a tax write-off - are "in the mix" to direct the Spider-Man: No Way Home follow-up, but it sounds like there are other candidates.
Richtman also indicates that directors with "a current connection with Sony and Marvel Studios" are being looked at, and the studios may also be focused on enlisting "an indie director like they did with Jon Watts."
It's worth noting that Fallah was asked about the Spider-Man 4 rumors during a recent Bad Boys: Ride or Die event,...
According to insider Daniel Richtman, El Arbi and Fallah - who infamously helmed the Batgirl movie Warner Bros. decided to scrap as a tax write-off - are "in the mix" to direct the Spider-Man: No Way Home follow-up, but it sounds like there are other candidates.
Richtman also indicates that directors with "a current connection with Sony and Marvel Studios" are being looked at, and the studios may also be focused on enlisting "an indie director like they did with Jon Watts."
It's worth noting that Fallah was asked about the Spider-Man 4 rumors during a recent Bad Boys: Ride or Die event,...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
For, like, forever, Spider-Man has been one of the biggest fan-favorite characters introduced initially in Marvel Comics and then in the MCU.
However, while his initial live-action projects did justice to him through the ways the filmmakers helmed them under the production direction of Sony, the latest films in the franchise haven’t been all too favorable, all because of the excessive use of AI.
Spider-Man in the comics. | Credit: Marvel Comics.
Yet, while that’s that, it seems like things are about to get worse instead of getting better. This comes after the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (Spe), Tony Vinciquerra, recently confirmed that the studio is eyeing to use more AI to reduce costs in the near future.
And, as expected, this news is anything but good for all those fans who were hoping to see more projects like the ones before.
Spider-Man Projects to Use More AI?...
However, while his initial live-action projects did justice to him through the ways the filmmakers helmed them under the production direction of Sony, the latest films in the franchise haven’t been all too favorable, all because of the excessive use of AI.
Spider-Man in the comics. | Credit: Marvel Comics.
Yet, while that’s that, it seems like things are about to get worse instead of getting better. This comes after the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (Spe), Tony Vinciquerra, recently confirmed that the studio is eyeing to use more AI to reduce costs in the near future.
And, as expected, this news is anything but good for all those fans who were hoping to see more projects like the ones before.
Spider-Man Projects to Use More AI?...
- 5/31/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The new Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali has been one of the most anticipated entries in the MCU. Despite being originally scheduled for a 2023 release, Blade has had several delays and is currently still in pre-production. Meanwhile, adding further setbacks to the film, reports indicated that Ali is being eyed to join the cast of Jurassic World, alongside Scarlett Johansson.
Mahershala Ali as Blade | Marvel Studios
After Kevin Feige let it slip that Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot was aiming to begin filming in Summer 2023, the MCU movie made significant headlines following its numerous delays. Now, the reboot appears to be in grave danger of hitting further roadblocks as the actor is being lined up for Jurassic World 4. While it’s great news for the Universal Pictures franchise, Marvel fans are getting concerned about the progress of Blade.
Mahershala Ali Gets Eyed for Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 4
After...
Mahershala Ali as Blade | Marvel Studios
After Kevin Feige let it slip that Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot was aiming to begin filming in Summer 2023, the MCU movie made significant headlines following its numerous delays. Now, the reboot appears to be in grave danger of hitting further roadblocks as the actor is being lined up for Jurassic World 4. While it’s great news for the Universal Pictures franchise, Marvel fans are getting concerned about the progress of Blade.
Mahershala Ali Gets Eyed for Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World 4
After...
- 5/31/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
If the “Dune: Part Two” souvenir popcorn bucket accidentally looked like a sex toy, the “Deadpool and Wolverine” model took the mistake and ran with it.
The “Deadpool 3” popcorn bucket, adorned with “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” is just as degrading to Wolverine as Ryan Reynolds is to his faux-nemesis Hugh Jackman. Perhaps more.
Made to resemble Wolverine’s classic yellow helmet, the popcorn bucket features a gaping mouth. Its promotional video, shared on social media by Reynolds, shows liquid butter dripping down Logan’s masked face. Subtlety has never been in Deadpool’s golf bag.
“Years from now they will look back at 2024 as the year the War of the Popcorn Buckets began,” Reynolds tweeted.
Years from now they will look back at 2024 as the year the War of the Popcorn Buckets began. #history #DeadpoolAndWolverine ❤️...
The “Deadpool 3” popcorn bucket, adorned with “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” is just as degrading to Wolverine as Ryan Reynolds is to his faux-nemesis Hugh Jackman. Perhaps more.
Made to resemble Wolverine’s classic yellow helmet, the popcorn bucket features a gaping mouth. Its promotional video, shared on social media by Reynolds, shows liquid butter dripping down Logan’s masked face. Subtlety has never been in Deadpool’s golf bag.
“Years from now they will look back at 2024 as the year the War of the Popcorn Buckets began,” Reynolds tweeted.
Years from now they will look back at 2024 as the year the War of the Popcorn Buckets began. #history #DeadpoolAndWolverine ❤️...
- 5/30/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The Deadpool & Wolverine novelty popcorn bucket has been revealed.
On Thursday, star Ryan Reynolds unveiled a suggestive ad (below) teasing the vaguely naughty popcorn bucket for Marvel’s upcoming superhero team-up. The bucket is a Wolverine helmet with a very wide open mouth. The move follows Marvel chief Kevin Fiege promising a “crude and rude” design for the bucket.
“Years from now they will look back at 2024 as when the War of the Popcorn Buckets began,” Reynolds wrote.
In the video, a gloved hand caresses the helmet, popcorn falls on its “face,” and then butter is dribbled down its side (we’re confident that no further explaining is required).
On the side of the bucket, “Designed by Deadpool” is scrawled in red.
Reynolds first teased the bucket minutes after the Deadpool & Wolverine teaser trailer dropped during the Super Bowl: “Wait til you see the Deadpool popcorn bucket,” he wrote.
On Thursday, star Ryan Reynolds unveiled a suggestive ad (below) teasing the vaguely naughty popcorn bucket for Marvel’s upcoming superhero team-up. The bucket is a Wolverine helmet with a very wide open mouth. The move follows Marvel chief Kevin Fiege promising a “crude and rude” design for the bucket.
“Years from now they will look back at 2024 as when the War of the Popcorn Buckets began,” Reynolds wrote.
In the video, a gloved hand caresses the helmet, popcorn falls on its “face,” and then butter is dribbled down its side (we’re confident that no further explaining is required).
On the side of the bucket, “Designed by Deadpool” is scrawled in red.
Reynolds first teased the bucket minutes after the Deadpool & Wolverine teaser trailer dropped during the Super Bowl: “Wait til you see the Deadpool popcorn bucket,” he wrote.
- 5/30/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The DC Extended Universe delivered the odd hit, but for the most part, it's likely to be remembered as a failure. That was evident from most of 2023's offerings and the news of a Dcu reboot from the newly formed DC Studios was welcomed by most fans.
There are lots of reasons to be excited about what's to come, especially with Superman on the horizon. Unlike their predecessors, James Gunn and Peter Safran appear to have a plan and they've already attracted some A-List talent to the overhauled franchise.
That doesn't mean they haven't already made a few mistakes, of course. Even Marvel Studios went through growing pains and, before even a single movie or TV show has launched, we have some concerns about DC Studios' plans for these characters.
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There are lots of reasons to be excited about what's to come, especially with Superman on the horizon. Unlike their predecessors, James Gunn and Peter Safran appear to have a plan and they've already attracted some A-List talent to the overhauled franchise.
That doesn't mean they haven't already made a few mistakes, of course. Even Marvel Studios went through growing pains and, before even a single movie or TV show has launched, we have some concerns about DC Studios' plans for these characters.
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- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In 2008, the mastermind genius of Kevin Feige and John Favreau, combined with the unmatchable acting prowess brought forth by Robert Downey Jr. gave birth to one of the most profitable global franchises, the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
After carefully crafting the stories that followed with continuity and patience, the full team of the studio’s original six heroes came to full force in 2012’s The Avengers, with Chris Hemsworth as Thor standing out for his physique and charisma.
Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok | Marvel Entertainment
Playing the God of Thunder, the Australian actor soon won over hearts for the on-screen raw strength that he displayed. Furthermore, going down the lines, his epic entrances became a much sought-after affair for fans.
Despite the enormous popularity of the hero, his solo movies oftentimes painted contrasting pictures with a hit-and-miss approach coming to the fore alternately in his four such outings so far. However,...
After carefully crafting the stories that followed with continuity and patience, the full team of the studio’s original six heroes came to full force in 2012’s The Avengers, with Chris Hemsworth as Thor standing out for his physique and charisma.
Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok | Marvel Entertainment
Playing the God of Thunder, the Australian actor soon won over hearts for the on-screen raw strength that he displayed. Furthermore, going down the lines, his epic entrances became a much sought-after affair for fans.
Despite the enormous popularity of the hero, his solo movies oftentimes painted contrasting pictures with a hit-and-miss approach coming to the fore alternately in his four such outings so far. However,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
It’s no secret that the Star Wars fandom is going through some social issues. Recently, the franchise has focused more on female leads and representation in its live-action projects. Some fans think this is great, while others criticize this direction.
The reasons for the criticism vary. Some fans are genuinely misogynistic, but many feel that the female and minority representation seems forced and ends up feeling flat and bland, just being included for the sake of it, which they believe makes the overall product worse.
Kathleen Kennedy and the female leads of Star Wars shows and movies often face attacks. The most recent example is ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte,’ which has been heavily criticized and boycotted online even though it hasn’t aired a single episode yet.
During the promotion for the show, which premieres on June 4th, Kennedy tried to explain why women in Star Wars are generally...
The reasons for the criticism vary. Some fans are genuinely misogynistic, but many feel that the female and minority representation seems forced and ends up feeling flat and bland, just being included for the sake of it, which they believe makes the overall product worse.
Kathleen Kennedy and the female leads of Star Wars shows and movies often face attacks. The most recent example is ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte,’ which has been heavily criticized and boycotted online even though it hasn’t aired a single episode yet.
During the promotion for the show, which premieres on June 4th, Kennedy tried to explain why women in Star Wars are generally...
- 5/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
It’s not a secret that Star Wars fandom is facing sort of a social crisis. In recent times, much of the focus of the franchise has been put on female leads and representation within live-action projects. Some fans consider it to be a good thing, while some are criticizing that direction.
The reasons behind the criticism are numerous, some fans are genuinely misogynistic, but a vast majority feel that the female and minority representation feels forced and therefore falls flat and bland, being there just for the sake of being there, which makes the overall products all that worse.
Kathleen Kennedy is often the target of attacks as well as female leads of the shows and movies, the most recent example being ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ a show that is heavily criticized and boycotted online despite not airing a single episode yet.
Now during the promotion for the upcoming show,...
The reasons behind the criticism are numerous, some fans are genuinely misogynistic, but a vast majority feel that the female and minority representation feels forced and therefore falls flat and bland, being there just for the sake of being there, which makes the overall products all that worse.
Kathleen Kennedy is often the target of attacks as well as female leads of the shows and movies, the most recent example being ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ a show that is heavily criticized and boycotted online despite not airing a single episode yet.
Now during the promotion for the upcoming show,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
If anyone knows what kind of pressure comes with landing a superhero role in a major comic book movie franchise, it's Brie Larson.
Out of all the actors who've suited-up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the years, the Captain Marvel and The Marvels star has arguably faced the most scrutiny and backlash, which was at least partially due to comments she made in interviews that a particular section of the fandom latched onto in an attempt to cast the Academy Award-winner in a certain light.
While speaking to THR for a roundtable interview with several other actresses, Larson was asked about "the vitriol you’ve received from the male-dominated superhero world for playing Captain Marvel."
"I don’t know if it’s specific to Marvel," she replied. "I only know my experience, and my experience is being underestimated at times."
Larson went on to reveal that she is always...
Out of all the actors who've suited-up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the years, the Captain Marvel and The Marvels star has arguably faced the most scrutiny and backlash, which was at least partially due to comments she made in interviews that a particular section of the fandom latched onto in an attempt to cast the Academy Award-winner in a certain light.
While speaking to THR for a roundtable interview with several other actresses, Larson was asked about "the vitriol you’ve received from the male-dominated superhero world for playing Captain Marvel."
"I don’t know if it’s specific to Marvel," she replied. "I only know my experience, and my experience is being underestimated at times."
Larson went on to reveal that she is always...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Despite being fired as X-Men '97 showrunner (the details are still sketchy) shortly before the series premiered on Disney+, Beau DeMayo has remained active on social media, sharing intriguing insights into the development of the animated revival show and revealing some of his key influences.
DeMayo has previously explained how the iconic "Superman takes flight" sequence from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel inspired a similar moment from episode 6 featuring Storm regaining her powers, and has now revealed that a different scene may have "subconsciously influenced" Rogue attacking the villainous Bastion in the recent season finale.
This was yet another standout moment for Rogue, who unleashed the full extent of her power while channelling the pain and rage she felt after losing Gambit in the Genosha massacre
I was likely subconsciously influenced by this when writing the #xmen97 finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion. That’s not Superman hammering Zod.
DeMayo has previously explained how the iconic "Superman takes flight" sequence from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel inspired a similar moment from episode 6 featuring Storm regaining her powers, and has now revealed that a different scene may have "subconsciously influenced" Rogue attacking the villainous Bastion in the recent season finale.
This was yet another standout moment for Rogue, who unleashed the full extent of her power while channelling the pain and rage she felt after losing Gambit in the Genosha massacre
I was likely subconsciously influenced by this when writing the #xmen97 finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion. That’s not Superman hammering Zod.
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the nominations for the first ever Gotham TV Awards taking place on Tuesday, June 4 at Cipriani 25 in New York City. With a focus on shows in their first seasons, the nominees selected by committees of film and television critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators feature a range of series, from “Baby Reindeer” to “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and “Black Twitter: A People’s History,” as well as performances from Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder in “The Curse” to Kristen Wiig in “Palm Royale,” and Lily Gladstone in “Under The Bridge.”
The new ceremony will also celebrate tribute recipients Mariska Hargitay, Peter Morgan, and Lulu Wang.
Hargitay will be feted with the Anniversary Tribute for her “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” tenure of over 550 episodes of playing Captain Olivia Benson. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the procedural series on air...
The new ceremony will also celebrate tribute recipients Mariska Hargitay, Peter Morgan, and Lulu Wang.
Hargitay will be feted with the Anniversary Tribute for her “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” tenure of over 550 episodes of playing Captain Olivia Benson. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the procedural series on air...
- 5/29/2024
- by Marcus Jones and Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
We're back with another MCU rumour roundup and, should these prove correct, the franchise's uncertain future may have come into focus.
Earlier this month, we shared the news that Hawkeye season 2 may be moving forward, with a story inspired by The Raid. In that, Clint Barton and Kate Bishop will reportedly square off with the Avenger's villainous brother, Barney (a.k.a. Trickshot).
Now, Murphy's Multiverse's has chimed in to reveal that "a second season of Hawkeye does indeed seem to be in development and could end up on Disney Plus much sooner than expected."
With the action set in one location, it's possible Marvel Studios can shoot this pretty quickly, with the show presumably eyeing a 2026 release if this report is anything to go by.
Elsewhere in the site's own rumour roundup, they reiterate plans for Robert Downey Jr. to return as Iron Man in the Multiverse Saga.
Earlier this month, we shared the news that Hawkeye season 2 may be moving forward, with a story inspired by The Raid. In that, Clint Barton and Kate Bishop will reportedly square off with the Avenger's villainous brother, Barney (a.k.a. Trickshot).
Now, Murphy's Multiverse's has chimed in to reveal that "a second season of Hawkeye does indeed seem to be in development and could end up on Disney Plus much sooner than expected."
With the action set in one location, it's possible Marvel Studios can shoot this pretty quickly, with the show presumably eyeing a 2026 release if this report is anything to go by.
Elsewhere in the site's own rumour roundup, they reiterate plans for Robert Downey Jr. to return as Iron Man in the Multiverse Saga.
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
When Hugh Jackman bid farewell to Wolverine in 2017's Logan, it was unclear what 20th Century Fox had planned for the clawed mutant moving forward.
Had the Disney/Fox merger not happened (and assuming Dark Phoenix didn't bomb), the next X-Men movie would have likely shifted focus to the 2000s. Given Wolverine's popularity, we'd imagine the idea was to recast the role if not there, then definitely somewhere down the line.
Fortunately, Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds managed to convince Jackman to reprise the role for Deadpool & Wolverine. In an interview with People, the actor explained why he walked away from Logan in the first place.
"I had got to the point probably 10 years ago I was like, I'm not enjoying it. It was hurting. It was tough," Jackman admits. "But I've had a break, and I've been doing a lot of dance. I've been doing stage shows. And so...
Had the Disney/Fox merger not happened (and assuming Dark Phoenix didn't bomb), the next X-Men movie would have likely shifted focus to the 2000s. Given Wolverine's popularity, we'd imagine the idea was to recast the role if not there, then definitely somewhere down the line.
Fortunately, Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds managed to convince Jackman to reprise the role for Deadpool & Wolverine. In an interview with People, the actor explained why he walked away from Logan in the first place.
"I had got to the point probably 10 years ago I was like, I'm not enjoying it. It was hurting. It was tough," Jackman admits. "But I've had a break, and I've been doing a lot of dance. I've been doing stage shows. And so...
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Robert Downey Jr.’s biggest comeback was also the savior of Marvel Studios. The actor made his MCU debut with Iron Man and it was a hammer on the nail gaining widespread attention from the global audience. Downey’s Iron Man gave the studio an absolute boost propelling it to the road of success.
Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man. Credit: Marvel Studios
While the studio lacked faith in the movie and the actor, director Jon Favreau could somehow convince the producer to move forward with the narrative with Downey. Following the success of the movie, there was room for more sequels and Downey’s Iron Man movies came to be one of the most remarkable franchises in the MCU.
It Took Nearly A Decade To Match One Record Of The First Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame. Credit: Marvel Studios
Robert Downey Jr. has...
Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man. Credit: Marvel Studios
While the studio lacked faith in the movie and the actor, director Jon Favreau could somehow convince the producer to move forward with the narrative with Downey. Following the success of the movie, there was room for more sequels and Downey’s Iron Man movies came to be one of the most remarkable franchises in the MCU.
It Took Nearly A Decade To Match One Record Of The First Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame. Credit: Marvel Studios
Robert Downey Jr. has...
- 5/29/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
With Deadpool & Wolverine set to be released in theaters this July, Marvel Comics is getting in on the fun with special variant covers featuring the characters as they'll appear in the MCU.
A special team-up story (set in the comic book Marvel Universe) titled Weapon X-Traction will run as backup tales in eight Marvel titles this summer, with each of those issues boasting movie-themed covers. The story comes our way from writer Ryan North (Fantastic Four) and atrist Javier Garrón (Avengers).
It all kicks off with July's Incredible Hulk #14 and continues through August; while that opening chapter will have a teaser variant cover that uses Garrón’s promotional art for the story, the rest boast pieces made in honour of the upcoming film. They're illustrated by some of the industry’s hottest artists including Steve McNiven, Ryan Stegman, Jorge Molina, Cafu, Declan Shalvey and David Nakayama.
Longtime comic readers...
A special team-up story (set in the comic book Marvel Universe) titled Weapon X-Traction will run as backup tales in eight Marvel titles this summer, with each of those issues boasting movie-themed covers. The story comes our way from writer Ryan North (Fantastic Four) and atrist Javier Garrón (Avengers).
It all kicks off with July's Incredible Hulk #14 and continues through August; while that opening chapter will have a teaser variant cover that uses Garrón’s promotional art for the story, the rest boast pieces made in honour of the upcoming film. They're illustrated by some of the industry’s hottest artists including Steve McNiven, Ryan Stegman, Jorge Molina, Cafu, Declan Shalvey and David Nakayama.
Longtime comic readers...
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movie series is expanding with another installment after the grand success of the third movie Spider-Man: No Way Home, it was the ultimate treat for Marvel fans. Now, the upcoming Spider-Man movie, as speculation dictates, is going to be more grounded with a bit of multiversal touch.
Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures’ Spider-man: No Way Home.
If not multiversal, Spider-Man might go to its classic root, to its classic villains— Norman and Harry Osborn. New speculation recently suggested that fans could see Dune star Timothée Chalamet making his Spider-Man debut playing a villainous Harry Osborn and in this case, Kevin Feige might hire one MCU star again, this time for the role of Norman Osborn.
Potential Cast For Spider-Man 4
Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part One. Credit: Marvel Studios
While there has not been much official information regarding...
Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures’ Spider-man: No Way Home.
If not multiversal, Spider-Man might go to its classic root, to its classic villains— Norman and Harry Osborn. New speculation recently suggested that fans could see Dune star Timothée Chalamet making his Spider-Man debut playing a villainous Harry Osborn and in this case, Kevin Feige might hire one MCU star again, this time for the role of Norman Osborn.
Potential Cast For Spider-Man 4
Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part One. Credit: Marvel Studios
While there has not been much official information regarding...
- 5/29/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Actor Edward Norton has been a fan of Jungle Fever filmmaker Spike Lee for quite some time. But he likened the criticism the director once faced with what Woody Allen experienced.
What Edward Norton thought about working with Spike Lee Edward Norton | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Norton had always been a fan of Lee. Before the two collaborated together, the actor famously wrote Lee a letter about his Denzel Washington movie He Got Game. Norton believed that the film might’ve been one of Lee’s most underrated projects. But he wanted to show the director how much he appreciated the 1998 feature.
“I wrote him a letter after He Got Game, ” Norton once said according to The Gainesville Sun. “I really loved that movie and I thought people missed it. It had a lot of texture and layers. There is a lot of room for the actor and the audience in Spike Lee movies.
What Edward Norton thought about working with Spike Lee Edward Norton | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Norton had always been a fan of Lee. Before the two collaborated together, the actor famously wrote Lee a letter about his Denzel Washington movie He Got Game. Norton believed that the film might’ve been one of Lee’s most underrated projects. But he wanted to show the director how much he appreciated the 1998 feature.
“I wrote him a letter after He Got Game, ” Norton once said according to The Gainesville Sun. “I really loved that movie and I thought people missed it. It had a lot of texture and layers. There is a lot of room for the actor and the audience in Spike Lee movies.
- 5/29/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Superheroes have been a popular part of the film genre and an essential part of the entertainment culture for a long time. However, if you look at it, there is not one aspect that makes this particular genre of film so popular. In addition to being entertaining to watch, MCU films also add a layer of complexity to the intricate storyline with its ever-growing franchise.
Iron Man and Hawkeye in Avengers: Endgame. Credits: Marvel Studios
In the past decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has created the most popular superhero franchise that has been dearly loved by the fans. However, there’s something that superhero fans have been dying to hear, and the truth has been finally spoken by the renowned YouTuber DoomBlazer, who shared his unwavering opinion that might make some people angry.
DoomBlazer Finally Says What Every Marvel Fan Has Been Dying To Listen To!
There’s no denying...
Iron Man and Hawkeye in Avengers: Endgame. Credits: Marvel Studios
In the past decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has created the most popular superhero franchise that has been dearly loved by the fans. However, there’s something that superhero fans have been dying to hear, and the truth has been finally spoken by the renowned YouTuber DoomBlazer, who shared his unwavering opinion that might make some people angry.
DoomBlazer Finally Says What Every Marvel Fan Has Been Dying To Listen To!
There’s no denying...
- 5/28/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
With the fourth Spider-Man film confirmed to be in development, rumors have emerged claiming that Venom might make his appearance known in the MCU. Although nothing can’t be said for certain as of now, and we will have to wait until something official comes from Marvel or Sony, this hasn’t stopped fans from picking their favorite choice for Eddie Brock.
While fans are imploring for Alan Ritchson to get cast as Dcu’s Batman, now Marvel fans have shared their desire to see him play Brock in the upcoming installment of the Spider-Man series.
Fans See Alan Ritchson Fit to Play MCU’s Eddie Brock
A still from Reacher | Amazon Prime Video
With Tom Hardy set to bid goodbye to Venom after The Last Dance, there’s a good chance that the rumors regarding Venom appearing in the next Spider-Man flick might’ve some weight to them.
While fans are imploring for Alan Ritchson to get cast as Dcu’s Batman, now Marvel fans have shared their desire to see him play Brock in the upcoming installment of the Spider-Man series.
Fans See Alan Ritchson Fit to Play MCU’s Eddie Brock
A still from Reacher | Amazon Prime Video
With Tom Hardy set to bid goodbye to Venom after The Last Dance, there’s a good chance that the rumors regarding Venom appearing in the next Spider-Man flick might’ve some weight to them.
- 5/28/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
One of the highly anticipated projects under the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has everyone on the edge is the Mahershala Ali starrer superhero film Blade. The film has seen multiple delays and production halts, prompting its release date to be postponed to November 2025.
While it was reportedly set to start filming in the Fall of 2024, there have been specualtions that the film’s release could be further delayed until 2026. These concerns have intensified following recent updates suggesting that the movie is undergoing a significant rewrite.
Blade poster | Credit: Marvel
Mahershala Ali’s Blade is Reportedly Undergoing a Major Rewrite
The constant delays of Mahershala Ali’s Blade have been the source of frustration for fans who have been eagerly looking forward to the project. The star of the film reportedly shared this frustration and was considering leaving the film at one point.
Mahershala Ali (Image: Instagram | @mahershalaali)
However, the movie...
While it was reportedly set to start filming in the Fall of 2024, there have been specualtions that the film’s release could be further delayed until 2026. These concerns have intensified following recent updates suggesting that the movie is undergoing a significant rewrite.
Blade poster | Credit: Marvel
Mahershala Ali’s Blade is Reportedly Undergoing a Major Rewrite
The constant delays of Mahershala Ali’s Blade have been the source of frustration for fans who have been eagerly looking forward to the project. The star of the film reportedly shared this frustration and was considering leaving the film at one point.
Mahershala Ali (Image: Instagram | @mahershalaali)
However, the movie...
- 5/28/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Filmmaker Scott Derrickson helmed the first Doctor Strange back in 2016. The noted horror filmmaker, who was known for his film Sinister handled the first live-action depiction of the Sorcerer Supreme in the MCU. The film received positive responses around the world and was a commercial success, earning $677 million at the global box office.
While Derrickson did a great job with the film, he left the sequel after working on it for a while due to creative differences. Recently, a fan posted a nice detail about the first film which proved why the MCU was great back in the day and why Kevin Feige seemed to have forgotten the kind of creators that were involved in its making.
Scott Derrickson’s Attention To Detail In Doctor Strange Makes It Legendary Scott Derrickson on the sets of Doctor Strange | Credits: Disney/Marvel Studios
Scott Derrickson was known for helming multiple horror films...
While Derrickson did a great job with the film, he left the sequel after working on it for a while due to creative differences. Recently, a fan posted a nice detail about the first film which proved why the MCU was great back in the day and why Kevin Feige seemed to have forgotten the kind of creators that were involved in its making.
Scott Derrickson’s Attention To Detail In Doctor Strange Makes It Legendary Scott Derrickson on the sets of Doctor Strange | Credits: Disney/Marvel Studios
Scott Derrickson was known for helming multiple horror films...
- 5/28/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Recent inside sources reveal that after the epic showdown in Tom Holland’s No Way Home, the iconic Doctor Octopus and the Green Goblin are slated to make a comeback in Spider-Man 4. One thing that nobody can deny is that Spider-Man is just not complete without his villains. Throughout each era of Spider-Man movies, these villains have not only made a name for themselves but have also gathered dedicated fan bases of their own.
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in No Way Home | Sony Pictures
While the project is still in its very early stages, this recent scoop has undeniably sparked joy among fans. With the promise of these legendary anti-heroes resurfacing, the stage is set for a thrilling journey of Spider-Man’s epic saga.
Green Goblin and Doc Ock Set to Return in Tom Holland’s Next Spider-Man Film?
After Tom Holland’s Spider-Man navigated through the multiversal chaos of No Way Home,...
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in No Way Home | Sony Pictures
While the project is still in its very early stages, this recent scoop has undeniably sparked joy among fans. With the promise of these legendary anti-heroes resurfacing, the stage is set for a thrilling journey of Spider-Man’s epic saga.
Green Goblin and Doc Ock Set to Return in Tom Holland’s Next Spider-Man Film?
After Tom Holland’s Spider-Man navigated through the multiversal chaos of No Way Home,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
It’s been almost two years since the release of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’, marking the character’s last appearance in the MCU with significant consequences. Although an alternate version of Strange appeared in ‘What If…?’ Season 2, that storyline ended tragically, making it unlikely we’ll see that variant in future installments.
While ‘Doctor Strange 3’ hasn’t been officially announced by Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige mentioned at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con that there’s ample room in the release schedule for Phase 6 projects. However, recent developments in the MCU suggest a different trajectory.
As per Marvel Updates, ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is currently in the works, with the studio intending to reintroduce Dormammu, a prominent villain from the series.
In this installment, Dormammu will make a comeback in a different guise, while the movie will explore deeper into Clea’s background. Marvel Studios is eyeing Sam Raimi to direct,...
While ‘Doctor Strange 3’ hasn’t been officially announced by Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige mentioned at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con that there’s ample room in the release schedule for Phase 6 projects. However, recent developments in the MCU suggest a different trajectory.
As per Marvel Updates, ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is currently in the works, with the studio intending to reintroduce Dormammu, a prominent villain from the series.
In this installment, Dormammu will make a comeback in a different guise, while the movie will explore deeper into Clea’s background. Marvel Studios is eyeing Sam Raimi to direct,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ was released almost 2 years ago, and this was the character’s last appearance in the MCU with some pretty grave implications. An alternative version of Strange appeared in ‘What If…?’ Season 2 but this character ended in tragedy and I doubt we will see this variant in the upcoming installments.
‘Doctor Strange 3’ hasn’t been officially announced by Marvel Studios yet, but at 2022’s San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige revealed that there’s plenty of room in the release schedule for projects that would be set in Phase 6. I’m not sure how much of that is true considering that MCU has gone down a different path in the last several months.
However, as reported by Marvel Updates, ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is in development and the studio has plans for Dormammu, the notable villain from the franchise.
In ‘Doctor Strange 3’, Dormammu will return in a new form,...
‘Doctor Strange 3’ hasn’t been officially announced by Marvel Studios yet, but at 2022’s San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige revealed that there’s plenty of room in the release schedule for projects that would be set in Phase 6. I’m not sure how much of that is true considering that MCU has gone down a different path in the last several months.
However, as reported by Marvel Updates, ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is in development and the studio has plans for Dormammu, the notable villain from the franchise.
In ‘Doctor Strange 3’, Dormammu will return in a new form,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Avengers 5 was originally titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. However, the movie lost that shortly after Marvel Studios decided to take the focus off Kang the Conqueror (a reaction to Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's mixed reviews and Jonathan Majors' firing).
While there have been some pretty reliable Doctor Doom rumours, a new actor is expected to play a Kang Variant who serves as the Multiverse Saga's main threat. Meanwhile, Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron is overhauling Avengers 5's script after Jeff Loveness first took a crack at it.
He was supposedly fired from the project shortly after the Ant-Man threequel flopped, while Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton left the movie to focus on Wonder Man and the Shang-Chi sequel.
Scooper @MyTimeToShineH has shared an update on Avengers 5 today, claiming that pre-production begins next month.
While there have been some pretty reliable Doctor Doom rumours, a new actor is expected to play a Kang Variant who serves as the Multiverse Saga's main threat. Meanwhile, Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron is overhauling Avengers 5's script after Jeff Loveness first took a crack at it.
He was supposedly fired from the project shortly after the Ant-Man threequel flopped, while Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton left the movie to focus on Wonder Man and the Shang-Chi sequel.
Scooper @MyTimeToShineH has shared an update on Avengers 5 today, claiming that pre-production begins next month.
- 5/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The best days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are behind it, and I don't just mean the fall from its decade-long box office throne. Any media that reaches pop culture omnipresence like Marvel movies did inspires a counterwave of backlash -- it's just the way the discourse flows. And with the MCU, there's a lot to critique.
There's shoddy filmmaking, the centering of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige as the creative glue, the cheap self-deprecating humor that's spread its roots across Hollywood (e.g. Netflix's live-action "Cowboy Bebop"), and the aimless, complicated-yet-simplistic narrative that exists in service of nothing but its further propagation. That last issue is inherited from Marvel Comics, yet if you dive into current Marvel comics, you'll find one all-too-aware series that is weaving MCU critique into its (meta)text. That series is Al Ewing's "Immortal Thor".
The McU's solution for the so-so fan reaction...
There's shoddy filmmaking, the centering of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige as the creative glue, the cheap self-deprecating humor that's spread its roots across Hollywood (e.g. Netflix's live-action "Cowboy Bebop"), and the aimless, complicated-yet-simplistic narrative that exists in service of nothing but its further propagation. That last issue is inherited from Marvel Comics, yet if you dive into current Marvel comics, you'll find one all-too-aware series that is weaving MCU critique into its (meta)text. That series is Al Ewing's "Immortal Thor".
The McU's solution for the so-so fan reaction...
- 5/27/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Bryan Cranston is a true great, and while the Argylle star is no stranger to genre fare, he's yet to star in a comic book movie or TV show.
The actor was a fan-favourite choice to play Lex Luthor for a time, but that always felt like a knee-jerk response to what a terrific job he did as a bald antagonist in Breaking Bad. Of course, we're also well-aware that many of you would love to see him portray Stan "The Man" Lee in a future biopic.
Today, we have word from scooper @MyTimeToShineH that Cranston has met with Marvel Studios about a mystery MCU role. Kevin Feige has general meetings with lots of actors, so there's nothing to say this will lead anywhere.
It's an undeniably exciting prospect, though, particularly with movies like The Fantastic Four, Avengers 5, and the X-Men reboot on the horizon.
"I want to play...
The actor was a fan-favourite choice to play Lex Luthor for a time, but that always felt like a knee-jerk response to what a terrific job he did as a bald antagonist in Breaking Bad. Of course, we're also well-aware that many of you would love to see him portray Stan "The Man" Lee in a future biopic.
Today, we have word from scooper @MyTimeToShineH that Cranston has met with Marvel Studios about a mystery MCU role. Kevin Feige has general meetings with lots of actors, so there's nothing to say this will lead anywhere.
It's an undeniably exciting prospect, though, particularly with movies like The Fantastic Four, Avengers 5, and the X-Men reboot on the horizon.
"I want to play...
- 5/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in dire need for rejuvenation. In an era where ‘superhero fatigue ‘ is the buzz word, if the MCU has to scale the peaks that it once did, it will have to undertake some herculean efforts. Creators will have to think out of the box while retaining the core that made the fans resonate with the movies. It is in this period that Simu Liu’s critically acclaimed Shang-Chi is all set to begin filming after a gargantuan delay in 2025. While some fans would be baffled, it doesn’t come as a shock to many. After all, this isn’t the most delayed MCU sequel out there.
A Shang-Chi sequel is in the pipelines
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was very well-loved by the masses | Author – Marvel Studios Credit – Wikimedia Commons
The MCU has a stacked calendar for the upcoming decade. Kevin Feige...
A Shang-Chi sequel is in the pipelines
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was very well-loved by the masses | Author – Marvel Studios Credit – Wikimedia Commons
The MCU has a stacked calendar for the upcoming decade. Kevin Feige...
- 5/26/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Kick-started in 2008 with prime Robert Downey Jr. taking over as Iron Man, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come a long way from its roots. What started as a series of interconnected movies soon expanded into one of the entertainment industry’s largest ever following the release of 2012’s The Avengers.
The ultimate crossover laced with an intricate storyline gave fans a complete look at arguably the best comic book live-action universe, complete with actors that became synonymous with their roles.
The Original Six Avengers from The Avengers (2012) | Marvel Entertainment
The success of such a crossover largely came off the expertise and brainwork of Kevin Feige, John Favreau, and other early leads who had worked in the early age of superhero movies, that started taking shape in the late ‘90s. However, what if that age had happened a bit closer?
How would the gigantic cinematic universe look like if these characters...
The ultimate crossover laced with an intricate storyline gave fans a complete look at arguably the best comic book live-action universe, complete with actors that became synonymous with their roles.
The Original Six Avengers from The Avengers (2012) | Marvel Entertainment
The success of such a crossover largely came off the expertise and brainwork of Kevin Feige, John Favreau, and other early leads who had worked in the early age of superhero movies, that started taking shape in the late ‘90s. However, what if that age had happened a bit closer?
How would the gigantic cinematic universe look like if these characters...
- 5/26/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Mahershala Ali is gearing up to make his debut as Eric Brooks in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Blade reboot. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige announced Mahershala Ali’s casting as Blade back in 2019. However, the development of the film has faced numerous setbacks, including departures, delays, and script rewrites.
Beau DeMayo at San Diego Convention Center | image: Instagram/@beau_demayo
Despite these challenges, progress is finally being made on Marvel Studios’ Blade reboot. Rumors are swirling that the creator of X-Men ’97, Beau DeMayo may be penning the script for this project. A recent update from the writer has fans eagerly anticipating more details.
Beau DeMayo’s Latest Update Has Fans Excited
A recent X (formerly known as Twitter) update by writer Beau DeMayo has the fans excited. The story shows him lounging by a pool in Palm Springs, California with “writing” overlaid on top, leading many to speculate that DeMayo...
Beau DeMayo at San Diego Convention Center | image: Instagram/@beau_demayo
Despite these challenges, progress is finally being made on Marvel Studios’ Blade reboot. Rumors are swirling that the creator of X-Men ’97, Beau DeMayo may be penning the script for this project. A recent update from the writer has fans eagerly anticipating more details.
Beau DeMayo’s Latest Update Has Fans Excited
A recent X (formerly known as Twitter) update by writer Beau DeMayo has the fans excited. The story shows him lounging by a pool in Palm Springs, California with “writing” overlaid on top, leading many to speculate that DeMayo...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The well-oiled hit content-producing machine famed as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has of late seen a slew of hits and misses at the box office. Following Avengers: Endgame, the expectations from the Kevin Feige-led studio have reached sky-high. However, it has yet to meet those and churn out a live-action project for the big screens of that scale and hype.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah | Beyond Cinema Magazine on YouTube
Notably, the only major exclusion from this would be Spider-Man: No Way Home, which not only marked a solemn end to the first trilogy of Tom Holland films, but also gave Marvel Studios its biggest cash stash since the 2019 mega-movie. Looking to continue this streak, along with Sony, the studio is eagerly looking to push out a fourth film and rumors hold that it has settled on the director duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to...
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah | Beyond Cinema Magazine on YouTube
Notably, the only major exclusion from this would be Spider-Man: No Way Home, which not only marked a solemn end to the first trilogy of Tom Holland films, but also gave Marvel Studios its biggest cash stash since the 2019 mega-movie. Looking to continue this streak, along with Sony, the studio is eagerly looking to push out a fourth film and rumors hold that it has settled on the director duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to...
- 5/26/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Deadpool & Wolverine will finally bring the Merc with the Mouth and Logan together, and while we're expecting heaps of cameos, there's one we know many of you are eager to see on screen this July.
In case it wasn't already obvious, we're talking about The Hulk. Wolverine debuted in the pages of The Incredible Hulk #180 for an unforgettable clash with the Jade Giant, and Marvel Studios now has the opportunity to recreate that somewhere in the Multiverse.
Offering us an idea of what it might look like is a new fan poster which sees Wolverine and The Hulk in the thick of battle.
As much as we'd love to see this in Deadpool & Wolverine, we wouldn't be surprised if Marvel Studios is saving this for Avengers: Secret Wars. Then again, with The Hulk brought to life with VFX, it might be easy enough to insert the Green Goliath into Wade Wilson and Logan's team-up.
In case it wasn't already obvious, we're talking about The Hulk. Wolverine debuted in the pages of The Incredible Hulk #180 for an unforgettable clash with the Jade Giant, and Marvel Studios now has the opportunity to recreate that somewhere in the Multiverse.
Offering us an idea of what it might look like is a new fan poster which sees Wolverine and The Hulk in the thick of battle.
As much as we'd love to see this in Deadpool & Wolverine, we wouldn't be surprised if Marvel Studios is saving this for Avengers: Secret Wars. Then again, with The Hulk brought to life with VFX, it might be easy enough to insert the Green Goliath into Wade Wilson and Logan's team-up.
- 5/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Months ago, Marvel Studios unveiled the actors set to portray the core characters in the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot. Pedro Pascal was selected to embody Reed Richards, while Vanessa Kirby was cast as Sue Storm. Joseph Quinn will portray the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach will bring The Thing to life. Additionally, Julia Garner will play Shalla-Bal, the MCU’s version of Silver Surfer.
The casting stirred controversy, with much of the criticism aimed at Garner’s portrayal of Silver Surfer. Pedro Pascal also faced scrutiny, with some fans expressing doubt about his suitability for the role of Mr. Fantastic, still holding onto the idea of John Krasinski as Reed Richards.
During a recent interview with Salaam Nerds, Rahul Kohli disclosed that he was in contention for the role but ultimately lost out to the star of ‘The Last of Us.’ He described his feelings about the loss as fluctuating from day to day.
The casting stirred controversy, with much of the criticism aimed at Garner’s portrayal of Silver Surfer. Pedro Pascal also faced scrutiny, with some fans expressing doubt about his suitability for the role of Mr. Fantastic, still holding onto the idea of John Krasinski as Reed Richards.
During a recent interview with Salaam Nerds, Rahul Kohli disclosed that he was in contention for the role but ultimately lost out to the star of ‘The Last of Us.’ He described his feelings about the loss as fluctuating from day to day.
- 5/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
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