Zack Snyder's "Watchmen," as it turns out, could have featured one of the biggest movie stars of all time -- Tom Cruise. The actor behind "Mission: Impossible" and "Top Gun," among many, many other hits, was said to be in the running for a role in the film dating back to several years before it even came out, which Snyder later personally confirmed. But now, the filmmaker has added a pretty interesting layer to the whole thing: Cruise would have starred in the movie, but he wanted to take on the role of Rorschach, which isn't exactly what Snyder had in mind.
Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast as part of the promotional tour for his new movie "Rebel Moon -- Part Two: The Scargiver" (which hits Netflix this weekend), Snyder touched on Cruise's potential casting in "Watchmen" all those years ago. The director explained...
Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast as part of the promotional tour for his new movie "Rebel Moon -- Part Two: The Scargiver" (which hits Netflix this weekend), Snyder touched on Cruise's potential casting in "Watchmen" all those years ago. The director explained...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had a lot of rough times over the past few years, but with the upcoming new Avengers installments, fans hope these films will save the franchise. However, a new rumor claimed that resident Marvel directors Joe and Anthony Russo won’t be attached to Avengers 5.
Avengers: Infinity War
Now, this might come as a shock and even concern for many fans as many hope they would return to make another blockbuster hit the way they did with Infinity War and Endgame.
The Russo Brothers Are Reportedly Not Attached To Avengers 5
During a recent episode of The Hot Mic, insider Jeff Sneider dropped a major bombshell revelation regarding Avengers 5. As he shared that production will commence in 2025, he also said that it will be helmed by someone who has never handled a Marvel film.
“They said that Avengers is going to start shooting...
Avengers: Infinity War
Now, this might come as a shock and even concern for many fans as many hope they would return to make another blockbuster hit the way they did with Infinity War and Endgame.
The Russo Brothers Are Reportedly Not Attached To Avengers 5
During a recent episode of The Hot Mic, insider Jeff Sneider dropped a major bombshell revelation regarding Avengers 5. As he shared that production will commence in 2025, he also said that it will be helmed by someone who has never handled a Marvel film.
“They said that Avengers is going to start shooting...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
There are very few things in life that bring a person the utmost joy while delivering a sense of purpose at the same time. The Marvel Cinematic Universe tapped into that sense of purpose and Avengers: Endgame was its culmination. With billions of fans screaming, hollering, hooting, and wailing, the 22nd film in the MCU was a phenomenon worth its weight in tears, an event worth living through, and a tale worth retelling for generations to come.
Avengers: Endgame [Credit: Marvel Studios]
However, with the final stand of the Og Avengers, Marvel fans were also made to stand the test of time. The period of cinematic depression that followed witnessed an absolute and complete death of creativity after churning out monotonous, passionless projects with no end in sight.
SUGGESTEDIman Vellani Asks Marvel Fans To “Be a little patient” After the Chaotic Fallout of Phase Four, Has Faith in MCU Despite The...
Avengers: Endgame [Credit: Marvel Studios]
However, with the final stand of the Og Avengers, Marvel fans were also made to stand the test of time. The period of cinematic depression that followed witnessed an absolute and complete death of creativity after churning out monotonous, passionless projects with no end in sight.
SUGGESTEDIman Vellani Asks Marvel Fans To “Be a little patient” After the Chaotic Fallout of Phase Four, Has Faith in MCU Despite The...
- 4/19/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
M. Night Shyamalan, who is known for his twisted plots and unique storytelling, is back in the filmmaking business with another intriguing project- Trap, starring Josh Hartnett in the leading role. The movie revolves around a father (Hartnett) who takes his teenage daughter (Ariel Donoghue) to a pop concert, with no idea of what awaits them.
M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap starring Josh Hartnett | Cred: Warner Bros. Pictures | YouTube
While the movie is centered around the father-daughter bond, the film director recently revealed how his anxieties about parenthood inspired that aspect in his new project.
M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap Reflects on His Parenthood Anxieties
In an interview with ScreenRant during Warner Bros.’ Summer of Shyamalan event, he shared his insights on the new project, delving into how the father-daughter dynamics in Trap is a reflection of his own bond with his children.
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M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap starring Josh Hartnett | Cred: Warner Bros. Pictures | YouTube
While the movie is centered around the father-daughter bond, the film director recently revealed how his anxieties about parenthood inspired that aspect in his new project.
M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap Reflects on His Parenthood Anxieties
In an interview with ScreenRant during Warner Bros.’ Summer of Shyamalan event, he shared his insights on the new project, delving into how the father-daughter dynamics in Trap is a reflection of his own bond with his children.
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- 4/19/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in shambles right now, as all of its new releases are a massive box office disaster, earning only the criticism of the critics and the heated reviews from the fans. Although the superhero franchise was not consistent at the box office, at its peak, it was a behemoth breaking records and dominating pop culture. Now, it looks like the franchise needs a savior, and it could be none other than Christopher Nolan.
Christopher Nolan. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Well, that’s what fans have been saying after a reliable scooper came forward to state how Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is going to be directed by a filmmaker who has never directed a Marvel project before. If the rumors ought to be true, then the Oppenheimer filmmaker is the messiah that the Marvel Cinematic Universe direly needs to save itself from doom.
Industry Insider Gives a Massive...
Christopher Nolan. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Well, that’s what fans have been saying after a reliable scooper came forward to state how Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is going to be directed by a filmmaker who has never directed a Marvel project before. If the rumors ought to be true, then the Oppenheimer filmmaker is the messiah that the Marvel Cinematic Universe direly needs to save itself from doom.
Industry Insider Gives a Massive...
- 4/19/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is easily one of the biggest Hollywood stars of all time. Even though he has been in the industry for over four decades, he is still sought after by the best directors to star in their projects. The actor himself exerts his influence too, often to bring out the best in him, and his decisions have always paid off.
However, he does not always get his way, as Zack Snyder recently revealed. The director confessed that he wanted the Mission: Impossible actor to play a certain character in one of his films, but Cruise sought a different role.
Cruise wanted to play a specific role in Snyder’s film (Source: Mission: Impossible)
Zack Snyder wanted Tom Cruise to star in Watchmen but not for the role the actor wanted
Zack Snyder is an esteemed director who has been at the helm of several iconic films, such as 300 and Man of Steel.
However, he does not always get his way, as Zack Snyder recently revealed. The director confessed that he wanted the Mission: Impossible actor to play a certain character in one of his films, but Cruise sought a different role.
Cruise wanted to play a specific role in Snyder’s film (Source: Mission: Impossible)
Zack Snyder wanted Tom Cruise to star in Watchmen but not for the role the actor wanted
Zack Snyder is an esteemed director who has been at the helm of several iconic films, such as 300 and Man of Steel.
- 4/19/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Film Factory has picked up rights to Luis Gabriel Beristáin’s revenge action thriller “The Gentleman,” a Spain-Mexico co-production starring an international cast led by Golden Globe-winner Ron Pearlman.
Produced by Spanish company Esto También Pasará and Mexican outfit Sdb Films (“The Deal”), shooting on “The Gentleman” is already underway in San Sebastián, Spain, and will run for six weeks. The film is scheduled to be released by Universal in Spain in 2025.
Uruguay’s Juma Fodde penned the film’s screenplay, which is adapted from Carlos Augusto Casas’ Spanish novel “Ya no quedan junglas adodnde regresar.”
“The Gentleman” turns on an aging former U.S. soldier named Theo (Perlman), who spends his days dreaming about better times that are now years behind him. Each week, Theo meets with Olga, a prostitute he pays to talk with him about who he once was and what he might have been under different circumstances.
Produced by Spanish company Esto También Pasará and Mexican outfit Sdb Films (“The Deal”), shooting on “The Gentleman” is already underway in San Sebastián, Spain, and will run for six weeks. The film is scheduled to be released by Universal in Spain in 2025.
Uruguay’s Juma Fodde penned the film’s screenplay, which is adapted from Carlos Augusto Casas’ Spanish novel “Ya no quedan junglas adodnde regresar.”
“The Gentleman” turns on an aging former U.S. soldier named Theo (Perlman), who spends his days dreaming about better times that are now years behind him. Each week, Theo meets with Olga, a prostitute he pays to talk with him about who he once was and what he might have been under different circumstances.
- 4/19/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 cannot seem to shake off the chaos surrounding its production. Sony and Marvel would love to bring back the web-slinger for a fourth film, as it was Spider-Man: No Way Home that gave their respective last billion-dollar film. However, the film hasn’t locked a director yet, with Jon Watts stepping away from the duties. One of the latest rumors suggested that Sam Raimi, the director of the original Spider-Man film series, will be helming the film.
Tom Holland’s next Spider-Man film after No Way Home gets an upsetting update
However, one industry insider could confirm from his sources that Raimi is not a choice for the studios. The news is upsetting to some fans, who were excited about the director’s potential involvement due to the popularity of Tobey Maguire’s films.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 Upsetting Update Suggests Sam Raimi Is...
Tom Holland’s next Spider-Man film after No Way Home gets an upsetting update
However, one industry insider could confirm from his sources that Raimi is not a choice for the studios. The news is upsetting to some fans, who were excited about the director’s potential involvement due to the popularity of Tobey Maguire’s films.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 Upsetting Update Suggests Sam Raimi Is...
- 4/19/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Get ready for an action-packed episode of “Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends” with Season 3 Episode 12, titled “Iron Zola; Aunt May’s Birthday Blowout”! Tune in to Disney this Friday, April 26, at 1:30 Pm for another thrilling adventure with everyone’s favorite web-slinging hero and his amazing friends.
In this exciting installment, Team Spidey springs into action to assist the city when Zola unexpectedly gains superhero powers, reminiscent of Iron Man. As they grapple with the newfound abilities of their friend-turned-hero, they must confront the challenges that come with Zola’s transformation.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! It’s also Aunt May’s birthday, and Spidey, along with Gobby, plan a special balloon ride to celebrate. However, things take an unexpected turn when their balloon ride strands them, along with Aunt May, on a deserted island. Now, they must rely on their wits and teamwork to find a way back home.
In this exciting installment, Team Spidey springs into action to assist the city when Zola unexpectedly gains superhero powers, reminiscent of Iron Man. As they grapple with the newfound abilities of their friend-turned-hero, they must confront the challenges that come with Zola’s transformation.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! It’s also Aunt May’s birthday, and Spidey, along with Gobby, plan a special balloon ride to celebrate. However, things take an unexpected turn when their balloon ride strands them, along with Aunt May, on a deserted island. Now, they must rely on their wits and teamwork to find a way back home.
- 4/19/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Wanda’s journey in the MCU has been complex. She began as a villain, transitioned into a hero, faced tragedy, experienced loss, briefly returned to villainy, and then reclaimed a heroic mantle by destroying the Darkhold and seemingly sacrificing herself.
The conclusion of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ left her fate uncertain. Official statements haven’t clarified whether Wanda is still alive within the MCU.
Many fans, myself included, think that mere collapsing debris wouldn’t pose a significant threat to a Nexus being with such vast Multiversal potential. After all, we’ve seen Wanda endure far worse, so her return seems likely. Lately, there have been rumors suggesting she might get her own standalone movie. Even if that doesn’t materialize, there are several projects where her return would make perfect sense.
1. ‘Vision Quest’
Vision was Wanda’s romantic partner throughout much of the MCU, and his...
The conclusion of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ left her fate uncertain. Official statements haven’t clarified whether Wanda is still alive within the MCU.
Many fans, myself included, think that mere collapsing debris wouldn’t pose a significant threat to a Nexus being with such vast Multiversal potential. After all, we’ve seen Wanda endure far worse, so her return seems likely. Lately, there have been rumors suggesting she might get her own standalone movie. Even if that doesn’t materialize, there are several projects where her return would make perfect sense.
1. ‘Vision Quest’
Vision was Wanda’s romantic partner throughout much of the MCU, and his...
- 4/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Open-world games have become a common thing nowadays. This is evident from the fact that there are currently two major superhero games in development, and both of them are open-world. One of them is Marvel’s Iron Man, while the other is Black Panther. One of them is in development at EA Motive, while the other is being developed by EA’s Cliffhanger Games.
There’s no set release date for these games as of yet, but fans are already comparing them to other games in this category. One game that comes to mind is none other than Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which was launched by Insomniac Games back in 2023. Yet everyone knows that DC perfected open-world superhero games years ago.
How DC Entertainment made perfect open-world superhero games years before Iron Man and Black Panther
Marvel’s Iron Man artwork
Back in 2009, when WB and Rocksteady launched Batman: Arkham Asylum,...
There’s no set release date for these games as of yet, but fans are already comparing them to other games in this category. One game that comes to mind is none other than Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which was launched by Insomniac Games back in 2023. Yet everyone knows that DC perfected open-world superhero games years ago.
How DC Entertainment made perfect open-world superhero games years before Iron Man and Black Panther
Marvel’s Iron Man artwork
Back in 2009, when WB and Rocksteady launched Batman: Arkham Asylum,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
Well, it’s finally happening. It was only a matter of time before Disney-owned Marvel characters and the Disney-owned Xenomorphs came together for an epic mashup, and Entertainment Weekly has announced this morning that Aliens vs. Avengers is coming soon!
The upcoming series from Marvel Comics comes courtesy of writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribic, and Entertainment Weekly has shared cover art and details today.
Here’s the official synopsis from Marvel Comics…
“It’s all led to this: Xenomorphs reach Earth! The perfect organism meets a planet of superhumans. Who will be first to fall?”
“I’ve never worked on a licensed or ‘non-superhero’ property the entire time I’ve been at Marvel, so when all of this came together almost two years ago, I kind of jumped at the opportunity,” Jonathan Hickman tells EW. “I love the Aliens universe and the mythology, and obviously just how atmospherically...
The upcoming series from Marvel Comics comes courtesy of writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribic, and Entertainment Weekly has shared cover art and details today.
Here’s the official synopsis from Marvel Comics…
“It’s all led to this: Xenomorphs reach Earth! The perfect organism meets a planet of superhumans. Who will be first to fall?”
“I’ve never worked on a licensed or ‘non-superhero’ property the entire time I’ve been at Marvel, so when all of this came together almost two years ago, I kind of jumped at the opportunity,” Jonathan Hickman tells EW. “I love the Aliens universe and the mythology, and obviously just how atmospherically...
- 4/18/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The scars given by Avengers: Endgame will not heal for a long time to come. Not only did we lose Black Widow and Iron Man to the ultimate sacrifice, but things went downhill for the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon after. Regardless, the film is one of the finest to exist in the superhero universe and its ending is going to stay with the fans forever.
Black Widow’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame
However, there was a slight chance that Avengers: Endgame would have been even more devastating than it was. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had initially pitched to kill off all the original Avengers and not just Black Widow and Iron Man. Luckily, the Russo Brothers were right there to intervene and were able to put a stop to this just in time.
Kevin Feige Almost Killed Off All the O.G. Avengers
Kevin Feige wanted to kill off...
Black Widow’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame
However, there was a slight chance that Avengers: Endgame would have been even more devastating than it was. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had initially pitched to kill off all the original Avengers and not just Black Widow and Iron Man. Luckily, the Russo Brothers were right there to intervene and were able to put a stop to this just in time.
Kevin Feige Almost Killed Off All the O.G. Avengers
Kevin Feige wanted to kill off...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Elon Musk is one of the most successful businessmen on the planet. He founded a number of major companies and has an innovative vision for the future. He’s one of the richest men in the world as well with an estimated net worth of $180 billion. Musk is also a college dropout, well, sort of.
Some people have heard that the Tesla CEO dropped out of college, while others heard he actually earned a degree. So which is it? We’re clearing up any confusion about Musk’s education.
The university Musk dropped out of and why
Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa.
He attended Waterkloof House Preparatory School and then graduated high school in the South African capital city before immigrating to Canada when he was 18. Musk enrolled at Queen’s University in Ontario and later decided to transfer to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Some people have heard that the Tesla CEO dropped out of college, while others heard he actually earned a degree. So which is it? We’re clearing up any confusion about Musk’s education.
The university Musk dropped out of and why
Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa.
He attended Waterkloof House Preparatory School and then graduated high school in the South African capital city before immigrating to Canada when he was 18. Musk enrolled at Queen’s University in Ontario and later decided to transfer to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
- 4/18/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gwyneth Paltrow is opening up about the sacrifices she’s made as a mother of two children.
During an interview for Today With Hoda & Jenna, Zanna Roberts Rassi mentioned that Paltrow’s mother, actress Blythe Danner, “gave up some incredible roles” to raise her family, and was wondering if the actress-turned-wellness guru has done the same.
“There were a lot,” admitted the Oscar winner, who shares her daughter Apple, 19, and son Moses, 18, with ex-husband Chris Martin. She is currently married to Brad Falchuk.
“I mean it’s funny because it didn’t feel like a sacrifice to me at the time, but if I look back at it through a cultural lens, I think like, wow, if people know that I didn’t do this movie or that movie, they’d be quite shocked,” she added.
While Paltrow has starred in her fair share of movies throughout her acting career,...
During an interview for Today With Hoda & Jenna, Zanna Roberts Rassi mentioned that Paltrow’s mother, actress Blythe Danner, “gave up some incredible roles” to raise her family, and was wondering if the actress-turned-wellness guru has done the same.
“There were a lot,” admitted the Oscar winner, who shares her daughter Apple, 19, and son Moses, 18, with ex-husband Chris Martin. She is currently married to Brad Falchuk.
“I mean it’s funny because it didn’t feel like a sacrifice to me at the time, but if I look back at it through a cultural lens, I think like, wow, if people know that I didn’t do this movie or that movie, they’d be quite shocked,” she added.
While Paltrow has starred in her fair share of movies throughout her acting career,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are familiar with the running debate about who is the strongest Avenger.
That’s one of those questions that we could go back and forth about for weeks with plenty of viable answers. Is it Scarlet Witch or the Hulk? Maybe Thor? Who could say?
But we’re posing a different question today, one that we can easily answer: Who is the richest member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes based on their estimated net worth?
Since assembling for the first time in 2012′s The Avengers, the lineup of the team has constantly changed between movies, and it continues to moving into 2024.
Of course, fans know and love the core group – Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye). However, so many other favorites have been added on along the...
That’s one of those questions that we could go back and forth about for weeks with plenty of viable answers. Is it Scarlet Witch or the Hulk? Maybe Thor? Who could say?
But we’re posing a different question today, one that we can easily answer: Who is the richest member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes based on their estimated net worth?
Since assembling for the first time in 2012′s The Avengers, the lineup of the team has constantly changed between movies, and it continues to moving into 2024.
Of course, fans know and love the core group – Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye). However, so many other favorites have been added on along the...
- 4/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Joseph Quinn is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in the upcoming tentpole “The Fantastic Four,” starring opposite Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/The Thing) and Julia Garner (the Silver Surfer named Shalla-Bal). It’s a pivotal time for the MCU as debates over “superhero fatigue” rage on following the onslaught of 2023 comic book movie flops, which included Marvel’s own “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels.”
Is Quinn worried about Marvel superhero fatigue as he gears up to shoot “The Fantastic Four” and enter the MCU? He shrugged off any concerns in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
“I think that with the story of the Fantastic Four, it feels like we want to get this right,” Quinn said about superhero fatigue concerns. “There are aspects of it that are very different to other Marvel films.
Is Quinn worried about Marvel superhero fatigue as he gears up to shoot “The Fantastic Four” and enter the MCU? He shrugged off any concerns in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
“I think that with the story of the Fantastic Four, it feels like we want to get this right,” Quinn said about superhero fatigue concerns. “There are aspects of it that are very different to other Marvel films.
- 4/17/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Who needs Netflix and Prime? BBC iPlayer has a terrific collection of films to watch – here’s our updated list of what to watch right now (and when they’re leaving the service).
Whilst all eyes tend to be on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime when it comes to movie updates, on the quiet the BBC iPlayer service continues to play host to a limited, diverse selection of films. What’s more, a good number of them you can download to your tablet to watch on the move.
So, without further ado, welcome to the weekly updated iPlayer film list. This list will be updated every week with the test available data from the BBC, in order of how long you have left to watch (so you can prioritise your viewing pleasure)
New! – denotes all new movies this week!
Brand-new This Week: The Heat, The Power of the Dog,...
Whilst all eyes tend to be on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime when it comes to movie updates, on the quiet the BBC iPlayer service continues to play host to a limited, diverse selection of films. What’s more, a good number of them you can download to your tablet to watch on the move.
So, without further ado, welcome to the weekly updated iPlayer film list. This list will be updated every week with the test available data from the BBC, in order of how long you have left to watch (so you can prioritise your viewing pleasure)
New! – denotes all new movies this week!
Brand-new This Week: The Heat, The Power of the Dog,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Em McGowan
- Film Stories
Iron Man Robert Downey Jr Once Admitted He Could Relate To Tony Stark A Lot (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Robert Downey Jr became a household name because of his role as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the MCU. In the comics and in the movies, especially the first one, we saw the character’s obnoxious side. Rdj, who is notorious for his past and the substance abuse and misconduct, once, in an interview, admitted relating to Tony’s character because of that. Keep scrolling for more.
Downey has come a long way and is a true inspiration for those looking for a second chance or getting one. He got arrested several times and is now an Oscar-winning actor and one of the highest paid in Hollywood. Rdj is a brand, and the MCU plays a significant role in that. The movie came to him when he was sober and trying...
Robert Downey Jr became a household name because of his role as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, in the MCU. In the comics and in the movies, especially the first one, we saw the character’s obnoxious side. Rdj, who is notorious for his past and the substance abuse and misconduct, once, in an interview, admitted relating to Tony’s character because of that. Keep scrolling for more.
Downey has come a long way and is a true inspiration for those looking for a second chance or getting one. He got arrested several times and is now an Oscar-winning actor and one of the highest paid in Hollywood. Rdj is a brand, and the MCU plays a significant role in that. The movie came to him when he was sober and trying...
- 4/17/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
When the MCU began in 2008 with ‘Iron Man,’ nobody foresaw it becoming the colossal, beloved, and highly lucrative cinematic universe it is today. Traditionally, comic books were the main reference point for anything related to superheroes.
However, as movies and TV shows gained more popularity than the comics themselves, live-action adaptations began to significantly influence comic books. Some stories were even rewritten, drawing criticism from older fans and comic enthusiasts.
One notable example of the MCU’s impact on comics is Kamala Khan, also known as Ms. Marvel. Originally, she gained her powers as an Inhuman after exposure to Terrigen Mist. However, her Disney+ show introduced a new storyline, revealing her powers to be the result of genetic mutation, overshadowing her Inhuman origin.
Kamala Khan is one of six confirmed mutants in the MCU, but her inclusion sparked significant backlash among fans. The outcry grew louder when she was killed...
However, as movies and TV shows gained more popularity than the comics themselves, live-action adaptations began to significantly influence comic books. Some stories were even rewritten, drawing criticism from older fans and comic enthusiasts.
One notable example of the MCU’s impact on comics is Kamala Khan, also known as Ms. Marvel. Originally, she gained her powers as an Inhuman after exposure to Terrigen Mist. However, her Disney+ show introduced a new storyline, revealing her powers to be the result of genetic mutation, overshadowing her Inhuman origin.
Kamala Khan is one of six confirmed mutants in the MCU, but her inclusion sparked significant backlash among fans. The outcry grew louder when she was killed...
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
When the MCU started back in 2008 with the release of the first ‘Iron Man,’ no one could imagine that it was going to snowball into the biggest, most popular, and most profitable cinematic universe imaginable.
For decades, the main point of reference regarding everything related to comic books were naturally – the comic books themselves, but as soon as the movies, and later, TV shows became more widely consumed than the source material itself, live-action adaptations started affecting comics to a big extent, some stories even being rewritten, which older fans, fans of the comics, criticized to no end.
The most infamous case of MCU affecting comics is Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel. For most of her existence as the character she was known as Inhuman, being exposed to Terrigen Mist this is how she acquired her powers. Then came along her Disney+ show which decided to give her a mutant origin.
For decades, the main point of reference regarding everything related to comic books were naturally – the comic books themselves, but as soon as the movies, and later, TV shows became more widely consumed than the source material itself, live-action adaptations started affecting comics to a big extent, some stories even being rewritten, which older fans, fans of the comics, criticized to no end.
The most infamous case of MCU affecting comics is Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel. For most of her existence as the character she was known as Inhuman, being exposed to Terrigen Mist this is how she acquired her powers. Then came along her Disney+ show which decided to give her a mutant origin.
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
One of the biggest TV shows in the history of entertainment, Seinfeld is still as famous as ever. Created and starring Jerry Seinfeld as a fictional character, it was the series’ witty writing and impeccable comedic timing that made it as popular as it is now. No less than a phenomenon, the series eventually inspired a bunch of lingo and even a curse.
Seinfeld
Coined after the extremely famous lead actors of the hit NBC show failed to have any successful shows following the end of Seinfeld, the Seinfeld curse is a term specifically used to refer to the feats of the three Seinfeld actors- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards following the end of the show. And among them all Louis-Dreyfus fought particularly hard to break it, only for her show to brutally crash.
When Julia Louis-Dreyfus Tried to Break the Seinfeld Curse Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Seinfeld
Julia...
Seinfeld
Coined after the extremely famous lead actors of the hit NBC show failed to have any successful shows following the end of Seinfeld, the Seinfeld curse is a term specifically used to refer to the feats of the three Seinfeld actors- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards following the end of the show. And among them all Louis-Dreyfus fought particularly hard to break it, only for her show to brutally crash.
When Julia Louis-Dreyfus Tried to Break the Seinfeld Curse Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Seinfeld
Julia...
- 4/17/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Spider-Man Box Office (Domestic): Collections On Re-Release Day (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man was re-released in the United States, and an amazing response has been seen at the domestic box office. Tobey Maguire leads the movie as Peter Parker, and Willem Defoe as the Green Goblin. It was made under Sony, and after MCU and Sony came together, Tobey and Willem appeared in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, raking in a billion-dollar collection globally. Keep scrolling for more.
It was released in 2002 with Kirsten Dunst as Mj and James Franco as Harry Osborn. It was the origin story of Peter Parker and is still one of the most favorite Spidey movies among Marvel fans. According to reports, the re-release is part of the studio’s 100-year celebration.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report reveals the film was released in 466 theatres in the United States on Monday, April 15. After over two decades,...
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man was re-released in the United States, and an amazing response has been seen at the domestic box office. Tobey Maguire leads the movie as Peter Parker, and Willem Defoe as the Green Goblin. It was made under Sony, and after MCU and Sony came together, Tobey and Willem appeared in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, raking in a billion-dollar collection globally. Keep scrolling for more.
It was released in 2002 with Kirsten Dunst as Mj and James Franco as Harry Osborn. It was the origin story of Peter Parker and is still one of the most favorite Spidey movies among Marvel fans. According to reports, the re-release is part of the studio’s 100-year celebration.
Trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report reveals the film was released in 466 theatres in the United States on Monday, April 15. After over two decades,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Robert Downey Jr. has proven time and again that his range as an actor is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether it is with roles that he is most known for or those that sometimes slip by without proper recognition, he gives his best no matter what. Latest in the lot was his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a role that also got his first and much-deserved Oscar.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Oppenheimer
The role got him the light he needed for fans to see his talent outside of playing Tony Stark. In the midst of this, there was shade thrown at the Marvel Cinematic Universe while acknowledging it at the same time. There was a lot he saw that the role would affect his future as an actor, including but not limited to his reputation.
Suggested“I actually trained at a Shaolin temple...
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Oppenheimer
The role got him the light he needed for fans to see his talent outside of playing Tony Stark. In the midst of this, there was shade thrown at the Marvel Cinematic Universe while acknowledging it at the same time. There was a lot he saw that the role would affect his future as an actor, including but not limited to his reputation.
Suggested“I actually trained at a Shaolin temple...
- 4/17/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Captain America: Civil War is considered to be one of the best films the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had to offer. Keeping the storyline aside, such intense love for the film came because fans got to see their favorite Marvel superheroes together on the screen. The airport fight scene is still one of the fandom’s favorites! However, Chris Hemsworth was clearly missing from the party.
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
When Chris Hemsworth realized Captain America: Civil War was a thing and that many of his “friends from work” were going to be in it, he was quite worried about his future in the MCU. He came to the conclusion that Thor was being kicked out of the superhero universe and decided to confront the higher-ups about the fiasco.
Chris Hemsworth Worried He Was Out of the MCU Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
While the Avengers were on a press tour for Age of Ultron,...
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
When Chris Hemsworth realized Captain America: Civil War was a thing and that many of his “friends from work” were going to be in it, he was quite worried about his future in the MCU. He came to the conclusion that Thor was being kicked out of the superhero universe and decided to confront the higher-ups about the fiasco.
Chris Hemsworth Worried He Was Out of the MCU Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
While the Avengers were on a press tour for Age of Ultron,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
The next live-action Spider-Man film is said to be shooting in September, and there’s another rumour that Sam Raimi is going to direct it.
Following a report earlier this week that Marvel and Sony’s sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home is to begin filming this September, along comes a new rumour that Sam Raimi is stepping in as director. If true, it’d be a popular choice given that he made such a successful – even genre-defining – Spider-Man trilogy of his own from 2002 onwards.
The latest whisper comes to us via World of Reel, which reports that Raimi is “in contention” to direct the upcoming film, with the other directors in the running said to be Marvel regular Jon Favreau, and John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein – directors of last year’s cheerfully entertaining fantasy Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.
This isn’t the first time...
Following a report earlier this week that Marvel and Sony’s sequel to Spider-Man: No Way Home is to begin filming this September, along comes a new rumour that Sam Raimi is stepping in as director. If true, it’d be a popular choice given that he made such a successful – even genre-defining – Spider-Man trilogy of his own from 2002 onwards.
The latest whisper comes to us via World of Reel, which reports that Raimi is “in contention” to direct the upcoming film, with the other directors in the running said to be Marvel regular Jon Favreau, and John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein – directors of last year’s cheerfully entertaining fantasy Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.
This isn’t the first time...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Killmonger so far appeared in 2 MCU projects (not counting ‘What….If?’) but according to recent polls, he’s been voted as the 5th best villain to ever grace the MCU screens.
Killmonger’s greatness as a villain lies in his multifaceted character traits. His motivations are purely derived from personal and systemic oppression, as he aims to use Wakanda’s resources for global liberation. He has a relatively sympathetic backstory, and it certainly helps that he was portrayed with depth and emotion, by Michael B. Jordan’s charismatic performance.
The results are taken from Ranker’s poll of MCU villains, with 53 names on the list, I have to admit I was surprised by some choices. Thanos naturally took the number 1 spot, and I’m not sure whether this will change, even with the introduction of a new villain. The second place went to Loki, despite Hiddleston recently admitting that he...
Killmonger’s greatness as a villain lies in his multifaceted character traits. His motivations are purely derived from personal and systemic oppression, as he aims to use Wakanda’s resources for global liberation. He has a relatively sympathetic backstory, and it certainly helps that he was portrayed with depth and emotion, by Michael B. Jordan’s charismatic performance.
The results are taken from Ranker’s poll of MCU villains, with 53 names on the list, I have to admit I was surprised by some choices. Thanos naturally took the number 1 spot, and I’m not sure whether this will change, even with the introduction of a new villain. The second place went to Loki, despite Hiddleston recently admitting that he...
- 4/16/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Viz Media recently teamed up with Marvel Comics on a number of Marvel manga from writers and artists like Sanshiro Kasama, Hikaru Uesugi and Yusuke Osawa. Now those titles are getting ready to join the Viz Manga digital service, and Viz Manga and Marvel Unlimited are offering subscription deals to celebrate. Among the first titles are Deadpool: Samurai , Wolverine: Snikt! , Spider-Man: Fake Red , and Marvel’s Secret Reverse . After that, Spider-Man: Octo-Girl and X-Men: The Manga: Remastered will follow this fall. Related: Viz and Marvel Team Up to Release Deadpool: Samurai Manga and More in English Here's more on each addition: Deadpool: Samurai : Deadpool lands in Tokyo with a bang! What could possibly go wrong when Iron Man invites Deadpool to join the Avengers' new Samurai Squad? After all, Deadpool is just in it for the money…and the trip to Japan. This is fine, right? Wolverine: Snikt!
- 4/16/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Deadpool & Wolverine, the only theatrical project to be released this year from Marvel Studios, has a lot riding on its shoulders. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the titular roles, the movie will see many old faces coming back to the fold. Recently, director Shawn Levy and Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige were at CinemaCon, where an almost 10-minute long footage from the movie was shown. And to the surprise of many, an Og Avenger made the trip to Deadpool land.
Deadpool & Wolverine is the sole theatrical MCU release of the year
After Avengers: Endgame, two out of six Og Avengers bid goodbye to the MCU – Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America. Scarlett Johansson too said farewell to her role of Black Widow soon after with her standalone movie, Black Widow (2021). Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth are still part of the MCU,...
Deadpool & Wolverine is the sole theatrical MCU release of the year
After Avengers: Endgame, two out of six Og Avengers bid goodbye to the MCU – Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America. Scarlett Johansson too said farewell to her role of Black Widow soon after with her standalone movie, Black Widow (2021). Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, and Chris Hemsworth are still part of the MCU,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Online comic book platforms Marvel Unlimited and Viz Manga are to begin cross-promotions that are aimed at expanding fandom in the genre.
The move follows the 2022-23 collaboration between Marvel Comics and Viz Media that extended stories from the Marvel comics universe into the Japanese manga format, in a handful of titles.
Subscribers to the Viz Manga digital service can now access titles featuring fan-favorite characters including “Deadpool: Samurai,” “Wolverine: Snikt!,” “Spider-Man: Fake Red” and “Marvel’s Secret Reverse.” Later in the year other Marvel-manga crossover titles will be added including “Spider-Man: Octo-Girl” and “X-Men: The Manga: Remastered.”
To launch their cross-platform cooperation, Viz Manga and Marvel Unlimited will offer each other’s U.S. subscribers free of charge access for one month, running to April 16. The free co-promotion is a limited time offer, but the partnership will continue and the Marvel titles remain on Viz Manga.
Backed by Viz Media,...
The move follows the 2022-23 collaboration between Marvel Comics and Viz Media that extended stories from the Marvel comics universe into the Japanese manga format, in a handful of titles.
Subscribers to the Viz Manga digital service can now access titles featuring fan-favorite characters including “Deadpool: Samurai,” “Wolverine: Snikt!,” “Spider-Man: Fake Red” and “Marvel’s Secret Reverse.” Later in the year other Marvel-manga crossover titles will be added including “Spider-Man: Octo-Girl” and “X-Men: The Manga: Remastered.”
To launch their cross-platform cooperation, Viz Manga and Marvel Unlimited will offer each other’s U.S. subscribers free of charge access for one month, running to April 16. The free co-promotion is a limited time offer, but the partnership will continue and the Marvel titles remain on Viz Manga.
Backed by Viz Media,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Not long after winning an Oscar for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Robert Downey Jr. is starring in perhaps his most challenging project to date: another high-profile one. The Iron Man star, 59, is starring in a new HBO Max series called The Sympathizer, in which, he is playing four antagonist roles combined.
In addition to playing a CIA agent, Downey Jr. portrays a professor, a congressman, and a film director (who was influenced by Francis Ford Coppola). Meanwhile, Hoa Xuande plays The Captain (a Vietnamese spy) in the HBO series, which is based on the critically acclaimed book of a similar title by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr. in The Sympathizer
Behind The Sympathizer is Park Chan-wook, a renowned filmmaker best known for movies like Oldboy, and The Handmaiden. In a recent interview, the South Korean director and former film critic expressed his disappointment and regret at...
In addition to playing a CIA agent, Downey Jr. portrays a professor, a congressman, and a film director (who was influenced by Francis Ford Coppola). Meanwhile, Hoa Xuande plays The Captain (a Vietnamese spy) in the HBO series, which is based on the critically acclaimed book of a similar title by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr. in The Sympathizer
Behind The Sympathizer is Park Chan-wook, a renowned filmmaker best known for movies like Oldboy, and The Handmaiden. In a recent interview, the South Korean director and former film critic expressed his disappointment and regret at...
- 4/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The Simu Liu starrer Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was one of the most successful films in the recent past for the MCU. Earning more than $430 million during the pandemic, the film was lauded for its representation and action sequences. A sequel has been greenlit but there have been no new developments regarding its release.
The post credit scene of Shang-Chi shows Xu Xialing, the sister of Shang-Chi heading the Ten Rings and restarting the training, including women this time in the organization. A recent tweet revealed that the scene would directly lead to the upcoming MCU film Armor Wars, which sees several secret organizations try to steal Tony Stark’s technology.
Is Don Cheadle’s Armor Wars Still In Development? Don Cheadle as James Rhodes
Don Cheadle has been in the MCU as James Rhodes a.k.a War Machine since Iron Man 2. The actor...
The post credit scene of Shang-Chi shows Xu Xialing, the sister of Shang-Chi heading the Ten Rings and restarting the training, including women this time in the organization. A recent tweet revealed that the scene would directly lead to the upcoming MCU film Armor Wars, which sees several secret organizations try to steal Tony Stark’s technology.
Is Don Cheadle’s Armor Wars Still In Development? Don Cheadle as James Rhodes
Don Cheadle has been in the MCU as James Rhodes a.k.a War Machine since Iron Man 2. The actor...
- 4/16/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Video games have carried the legacy of Iron Man since Robert Downey Jr. stepped down as the billionaire superhero in the movies. However, the attempt hasn’t been very fruitful as the character’s presence in Marvel’s Avengers didn’t exactly become the apple of the fans’ eyes. Still, efforts haven’t been stopped yet and the fan-favorite superhero is reportedly getting a standalone open-world game.
Open-world games are fun but the superhero genre is more inclined towards a linear narrative. Still, games like Marvel’s Spider-Man and its associates have become standard for open-world in this bracket. Now Electronic Arts’ Motive Studio is developing an Iron Man game which may raise questions if it’ll enlarge this bracket or fall out of it to become another strange kid on the block.
EA May Do Better With An Open World Setting in an Iron Man Game
Iron Man was...
Open-world games are fun but the superhero genre is more inclined towards a linear narrative. Still, games like Marvel’s Spider-Man and its associates have become standard for open-world in this bracket. Now Electronic Arts’ Motive Studio is developing an Iron Man game which may raise questions if it’ll enlarge this bracket or fall out of it to become another strange kid on the block.
EA May Do Better With An Open World Setting in an Iron Man Game
Iron Man was...
- 4/16/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. stars as not one, but four characters in HBO’s newest thriller series, “The Sympathizer.”
The limited series, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name, follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy as he hides his identity from a refugee community in Los Angeles during the final days of the Vietnam War.
Keep on reading for the full breakdown of all the characters in “The Sympathizer,” and where you’ve seen each actor before.
Hoa Xuande in “The Sympathizer.” (Hopper Stone/HBO)
Hoa Xuande as The Captain
Hoa Xuande stars as the Captain, a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in a refugee community in Los Angeles. His dual identities prompt him to get caught between his conflicting loyalties and contradicting desires.
Xuande has been featured in “Last King of the Cross,” “A Stitch in Time,” “Cowboy Bebop” and “Hungry Ghosts.
The limited series, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name, follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy as he hides his identity from a refugee community in Los Angeles during the final days of the Vietnam War.
Keep on reading for the full breakdown of all the characters in “The Sympathizer,” and where you’ve seen each actor before.
Hoa Xuande in “The Sympathizer.” (Hopper Stone/HBO)
Hoa Xuande as The Captain
Hoa Xuande stars as the Captain, a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in a refugee community in Los Angeles. His dual identities prompt him to get caught between his conflicting loyalties and contradicting desires.
Xuande has been featured in “Last King of the Cross,” “A Stitch in Time,” “Cowboy Bebop” and “Hungry Ghosts.
- 4/15/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Reintroducing villains or anti-heroes from former movies hasn’t really been MCU’s style ever since it was kicked off with Iron Man back in 2008. Characters like Loki and Bucky Barnes have been an exception in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe as they have already redeemed themselves in multiple movies and series over the years.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*
However, we are all set to see multiple anti-heroes from former Marvel movies reprise their role and combine their forces to take down a greater threat in the upcoming film, Thunderbolts*.
Kevin Feige opens up about the asterisk in Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts is the name of an anti-hero team appearing in Marvel comics that mostly consists of reformed supervillains. A film of the same name is also currently under development that will most probably explore the origins of this anti-hero team.
Suggestedx-Men ‘97 Getting Integrated to Kevin Feige’s MCU is Closer to Reality After...
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*
However, we are all set to see multiple anti-heroes from former Marvel movies reprise their role and combine their forces to take down a greater threat in the upcoming film, Thunderbolts*.
Kevin Feige opens up about the asterisk in Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts is the name of an anti-hero team appearing in Marvel comics that mostly consists of reformed supervillains. A film of the same name is also currently under development that will most probably explore the origins of this anti-hero team.
Suggestedx-Men ‘97 Getting Integrated to Kevin Feige’s MCU is Closer to Reality After...
- 4/15/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
‘Captain America: Civil War’ was an extremely important movie in the MCU, primarily due to its introduction of the Sokovia Accords, which divided the Avengers and led to a conflict between Captain America and Iron Man, for the first time in the MCU pitting superheroes against each other, with no real winner in the conflict.
It also introduced new characters like Black Panther and Spider-Man, impacting the future of the MCU. The film’s character conflict and action-packed storyline had lasting effects on team dynamics and relationships within the Avengers, making it one of the most memorable entries in the franchise.
But did you know that MCU masterpiece was actually inspired by a Dceu flop? Joe and Anthony Russo explained how one of Snyder’s badly received movies – ‘Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice’ inspired them to switch lanes and gave them the idea to pit the superheroes in an epic ideological fight.
It also introduced new characters like Black Panther and Spider-Man, impacting the future of the MCU. The film’s character conflict and action-packed storyline had lasting effects on team dynamics and relationships within the Avengers, making it one of the most memorable entries in the franchise.
But did you know that MCU masterpiece was actually inspired by a Dceu flop? Joe and Anthony Russo explained how one of Snyder’s badly received movies – ‘Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice’ inspired them to switch lanes and gave them the idea to pit the superheroes in an epic ideological fight.
- 4/15/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
‘Captain America: Civil War’ was pivotal in the MCU because it introduced the Sokovia Accords, causing a divide among the Avengers and sparking a clash between Captain America and Iron Man. This marked the first time superheroes fought each other in the MCU, with no clear winner.
Additionally, the film introduced new characters like Black Panther and Spider-Man, shaping the future of the MCU. Its character conflicts and thrilling action left a lasting impact on team dynamics and relationships within the Avengers, cementing its status as a standout entry in the franchise.
Did you know that the MCU hit was actually influenced by a Dceu disappointment? Joe and Anthony Russo revealed how Zack Snyder’s poorly received film, ‘Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice,’ inspired them to change direction and conceive the idea of having superheroes engage in a monumental ideological conflict.
For our part, when we finished Winter Soldier...
Additionally, the film introduced new characters like Black Panther and Spider-Man, shaping the future of the MCU. Its character conflicts and thrilling action left a lasting impact on team dynamics and relationships within the Avengers, cementing its status as a standout entry in the franchise.
Did you know that the MCU hit was actually influenced by a Dceu disappointment? Joe and Anthony Russo revealed how Zack Snyder’s poorly received film, ‘Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice,’ inspired them to change direction and conceive the idea of having superheroes engage in a monumental ideological conflict.
For our part, when we finished Winter Soldier...
- 4/15/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Jeremy Renner Once Revealed Being Disappointed With His Hawekey In The Avengers ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Jeremy Renner is a popular American actor who suffered a near-fatal accident on New Year’s Day last year. His recovery journey is an inspiration for all. Renner has proved himself to be a true Avenger in real life as well. He is popular for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also known as MCU. But in the movie The Avengers, Clint Barton was under Loki’s spell for a significant time, which made Renner unhappy.
The movie was released in 2012 and is one of the most successful Marvel movies, and the fans love it. It assembled the superheroes, and the cinematic experience was beyond comparison. The Marvel movie featured Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, aka Tony Stark; Chris Hemsworth as Thor; Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff; Chris Evans as Captain America,...
Jeremy Renner is a popular American actor who suffered a near-fatal accident on New Year’s Day last year. His recovery journey is an inspiration for all. Renner has proved himself to be a true Avenger in real life as well. He is popular for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also known as MCU. But in the movie The Avengers, Clint Barton was under Loki’s spell for a significant time, which made Renner unhappy.
The movie was released in 2012 and is one of the most successful Marvel movies, and the fans love it. It assembled the superheroes, and the cinematic experience was beyond comparison. The Marvel movie featured Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, aka Tony Stark; Chris Hemsworth as Thor; Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff; Chris Evans as Captain America,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
We have already reported that My Hero Academia Season 7 is premiering in May this year, but we also know that there is a recap series, My Hero Academia: Memories, currently airing in Japan on a weekly basis. And while Memories has been announced as a recap series that will bring the best moments from the earlier seasons, the most recent episode has provided us with a brand new post-credits scene that foreshadows a very important moment from the Final War Arc, which is related to All Might, one of the series’ most popular and most important characters overall.
This was just a tease and those who have not read the manga might not know why this scene is so important, but those who have been following the manga will know exactly what this scene was referring to. We are not going to spoil too much for you here, but we...
This was just a tease and those who have not read the manga might not know why this scene is so important, but those who have been following the manga will know exactly what this scene was referring to. We are not going to spoil too much for you here, but we...
- 4/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Source Reveals What Kanye West’s Kids Think About Bianca Censori Amid Her Revealing Fashion ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, is hard to miss on social media with her revealing outfits. While her father was and probably still is concerned about her fashion, a source has now revealed how Ye’s kids think about the Yeezy architect’s style. Ye has four kids with Kim Kardashian – North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Scroll below for more.
Bianca and Kanye reportedly got married in 2022, shortly after his divorce from Kim. Last year, on Kanye’s birthday, Bianca was seen with North West, Kim and Ye’s oldest. Bianca was also seen hanging out with The Kardashians star at the rapper’s Vultures 2 listening party in San Francisco a few weeks ago. Speaking of Bianca’s provoking outfits, reports claim that Ye makes her dress that way in order...
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, is hard to miss on social media with her revealing outfits. While her father was and probably still is concerned about her fashion, a source has now revealed how Ye’s kids think about the Yeezy architect’s style. Ye has four kids with Kim Kardashian – North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Scroll below for more.
Bianca and Kanye reportedly got married in 2022, shortly after his divorce from Kim. Last year, on Kanye’s birthday, Bianca was seen with North West, Kim and Ye’s oldest. Bianca was also seen hanging out with The Kardashians star at the rapper’s Vultures 2 listening party in San Francisco a few weeks ago. Speaking of Bianca’s provoking outfits, reports claim that Ye makes her dress that way in order...
- 4/15/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Black Panther | EA’s upcoming game will be a ‘sandbox’ that takes in cities and natural environments
An upcoming Black Panther game, in the works at EA’s Cliffhanger Games, will be a ‘sandbox’ according to a job listing.
This isn’t necessarily a massive surprise, given that few would expect a Black Panther game to be a farming sim, but EA’s upcoming videogame will be some sort of ‘sandbox’ according to a job listing.
Listed on EA’s own website, the detail is right up there in the job title: Principle Sandbox Designer. The role will require the design and prototyping of “gameplay mechanics that contribute to a rich sandbox environment.”
The listing, first reported by Vgc, also reveals that the game will take place in both cities and more natural environments that will potentially be filled with simulated animals. The successful candidate, EA writes, will “create sophisticated AI behaviours that enhance the open-world experience, from urban crowds to wildlife ecosystems.”
It’s an interesting detail,...
This isn’t necessarily a massive surprise, given that few would expect a Black Panther game to be a farming sim, but EA’s upcoming videogame will be some sort of ‘sandbox’ according to a job listing.
Listed on EA’s own website, the detail is right up there in the job title: Principle Sandbox Designer. The role will require the design and prototyping of “gameplay mechanics that contribute to a rich sandbox environment.”
The listing, first reported by Vgc, also reveals that the game will take place in both cities and more natural environments that will potentially be filled with simulated animals. The successful candidate, EA writes, will “create sophisticated AI behaviours that enhance the open-world experience, from urban crowds to wildlife ecosystems.”
It’s an interesting detail,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Following Robert Downey Jr.’s Oscar win for Oppenheimer, new doors of opportunities opened for the actor. Starring in another prestige project, that came as one of his most challenging performances yet, Downey Jr. appeared in a supporting role in the recently released HBO series, The Sympathizer.
HBO series The Sympathizer (2024)
Based on the acclaimed book by Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer stars Robert Downey Jr. in four different roles: a director, a congressional representative, a professor, and a CIA operative. While this came as a true challenge for the Iron Man star, the show creator revealed why the actor was booked to play four different roles.
The Sympathizer Creators Explained the Curious Casting of Robert Downey Jr.
Adapted from the novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen; Park Chan-wook, and Don McKellar came up with the brilliant idea for their recently released HBO show The Sympathizer. Starring Hoa Xuande as a Vietnamese spy named The Captain,...
HBO series The Sympathizer (2024)
Based on the acclaimed book by Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer stars Robert Downey Jr. in four different roles: a director, a congressional representative, a professor, and a CIA operative. While this came as a true challenge for the Iron Man star, the show creator revealed why the actor was booked to play four different roles.
The Sympathizer Creators Explained the Curious Casting of Robert Downey Jr.
Adapted from the novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen; Park Chan-wook, and Don McKellar came up with the brilliant idea for their recently released HBO show The Sympathizer. Starring Hoa Xuande as a Vietnamese spy named The Captain,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The Fantastic Four are called Marvel’s First Family because, well, they actually are. Back in 1961, the company formerly known as Timely Comics transitioned into Marvel Comics. They kept some of their titles, such as Journey Into Mystery, but began a new approach to superhero comics with The Fantastic Four. These new titles would show the internal drama between the characters and not just their superheroics. After these characters became a big hit, the company created other heroes such as The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, and Iron Man.
Fox would end up with the movie rights to bring these characters to the big screen but ultimately would produce content that really didn’t live up to what the comics promised. After four attempts (ironic), the rights have finally reverted back to Marvel Studios through Disney’s purchase of Twentieth Century Studios. Now that the MCU is around, fans are interested in...
Fox would end up with the movie rights to bring these characters to the big screen but ultimately would produce content that really didn’t live up to what the comics promised. After four attempts (ironic), the rights have finally reverted back to Marvel Studios through Disney’s purchase of Twentieth Century Studios. Now that the MCU is around, fans are interested in...
- 4/14/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" is one of the best superhero shows ever made. Even nearly a decade after its premiere on CW, there's still nothing quite like it on TV and certainly nothing that's as willing to break every rule if it means having a cool idea the way this superhero show was. After all, we once made a list running down the 10 most outlandish things to happen on "Legends of Tomorrow" without even mentioning the time the show's heroes met the actual voice actor behind the monster that was chasing them.
That said, arguably the best and wildest moment of the entire show -- one that signified "Legends of Tomorrow" could get away with certain things that no other series could -- came at the end of season 3. I'm referring, of course, to "The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly," an episode that culminated with an ancient demon being...
That said, arguably the best and wildest moment of the entire show -- one that signified "Legends of Tomorrow" could get away with certain things that no other series could -- came at the end of season 3. I'm referring, of course, to "The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly," an episode that culminated with an ancient demon being...
- 4/14/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Thanks to recent trends that have been established in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it seems like diverse Marvel projects, those produced by other studios before and parallel to the MCU are part of the same multiverse. Given that it has been established that the multiverse functions on a ‘What If’ mechanism (basically there is a norm that things deviate from rather than being radically different from the get-go), it begs the question of why some concepts exist in certain universes, but are absent from others.
Hydra in the MCU
For example, it seems that whichever universe has the X-Men, usually does not have the Avengers, and the universes that have a version of the Avengers, usually end up without a unified team of mutants. This has been speculated about by fans, and the conclusion that has been reached might be a little more out there than what most would expect.
Hydra in the MCU
For example, it seems that whichever universe has the X-Men, usually does not have the Avengers, and the universes that have a version of the Avengers, usually end up without a unified team of mutants. This has been speculated about by fans, and the conclusion that has been reached might be a little more out there than what most would expect.
- 4/14/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
BTS member Jungkook is a huge Marvel fan, and he claimed in one interview that he bawled his eyes out after watching Avengers: Endgame. The phenomenal superhero movie was a massive success for Marvel Studios, and it’s no doubt one of the best installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Iron Man from Avengers: Endgame
Not only Jungkook, but the rest of the BTS members are all avid fans of MCU films. In fact, they have previously shared their favorite Marvel characters, and fans will be shocked when they discover Jungkook’s choice.
Avengers: Endgame Made BTS’ Jungkook Cry Buckets Of Tears
During an interview for Disney Plus via Koreaboo, the BTS group members were asked about their favorite Marvel movie. Jungkook responded with, “I will say Endgame though.” Jin interjected, “Oh, Endgame, the best.”
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Iron Man from Avengers: Endgame
Not only Jungkook, but the rest of the BTS members are all avid fans of MCU films. In fact, they have previously shared their favorite Marvel characters, and fans will be shocked when they discover Jungkook’s choice.
Avengers: Endgame Made BTS’ Jungkook Cry Buckets Of Tears
During an interview for Disney Plus via Koreaboo, the BTS group members were asked about their favorite Marvel movie. Jungkook responded with, “I will say Endgame though.” Jin interjected, “Oh, Endgame, the best.”
SUGGESTEDWhy the K-Pop Group BTS may be The Beatles of Our Time
Then, Jimin quipped,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
When it comes to protecting his IPs, Kevin Feige is no less than a clucking mother hen, and Captain America might just be the biggest egg in the basket. After Chris Evans’ swan song moment in Avengers: Endgame, the IP became as invaluable as first-edition art – treasured enough to be left as is but popular enough to be replicated.
Chris Evans as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame [Credit: Disney]As such, bringing back Chris Evans aka The Cap himself for a cameo role in an experimental MCU superhero debut limited series was beyond reprehensible in Feige’s opinion. After all, Captain America was one of the founding fathers of the MCU alongside Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, and putting on the suit for the sake of gratuitous entertainment despite finding closure for his arc would be cruel and uncalled for.
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Chris Evans as Captain America in Avengers: Endgame [Credit: Disney]As such, bringing back Chris Evans aka The Cap himself for a cameo role in an experimental MCU superhero debut limited series was beyond reprehensible in Feige’s opinion. After all, Captain America was one of the founding fathers of the MCU alongside Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, and putting on the suit for the sake of gratuitous entertainment despite finding closure for his arc would be cruel and uncalled for.
Suggested“They don’t want him to overshadow Sam”: Anthony Mackie...
- 4/13/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
During the Marvel presentation at Cinemacon this past week, Marvel president Kevin Feige showed off the logo for the “Thunderbolts*” movie coming in 2025. The title now has an asterisk after the name, and many people are wondering if they are going to do “Dark Avengers.”
But who are the Dark Avengers?
The first “Dark Avengers” series ran from 2009 – 2013 and was written spun off from “Secret Invasion.” Basically, the characters are villains or antiheroes who are dressed up like Avengers so people will be more accepting of them. Norman Osborn (Green Goblin) is in charge and is dressed up as an Iron Man knockoff called Iron Patriot.
Osborn is a “reformed villain” who was put in charge of the “Thunderbolts” and later S.H.I.E.L.D., which he renamed H.A.M.M.E.R. From that, he created a new Avengers team made up of villains and antiheroes—something like “Suicide Squad.
But who are the Dark Avengers?
The first “Dark Avengers” series ran from 2009 – 2013 and was written spun off from “Secret Invasion.” Basically, the characters are villains or antiheroes who are dressed up like Avengers so people will be more accepting of them. Norman Osborn (Green Goblin) is in charge and is dressed up as an Iron Man knockoff called Iron Patriot.
Osborn is a “reformed villain” who was put in charge of the “Thunderbolts” and later S.H.I.E.L.D., which he renamed H.A.M.M.E.R. From that, he created a new Avengers team made up of villains and antiheroes—something like “Suicide Squad.
- 4/13/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Imagine your past dark moments in life being used as a joke in front of thousands of people while you sit in the audience unable to do anything.
That’s exactly what happened last month March 10 at the 2024 Oscars which took place at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
At the 96th Academy Awards, the host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Jimmy Kimmel had the honor to host the event but during his opening monologue, Jimmy dropped some very uncomfortable comments about the “Iron Man” Robert Downey Junior’s well-known substance abuse past.
While the actor who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performance as Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer” didn’t say anything concerning Jimmy’s jokes, he finally broke his silence in a recent interview with “Esquire” published April 8.
It turns out that although Robert looked uncomfortable at the Oscars during Jimmy’s jokes, he didn’t take it to heart.
That’s exactly what happened last month March 10 at the 2024 Oscars which took place at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
At the 96th Academy Awards, the host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Jimmy Kimmel had the honor to host the event but during his opening monologue, Jimmy dropped some very uncomfortable comments about the “Iron Man” Robert Downey Junior’s well-known substance abuse past.
While the actor who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performance as Lewis Strauss in “Oppenheimer” didn’t say anything concerning Jimmy’s jokes, he finally broke his silence in a recent interview with “Esquire” published April 8.
It turns out that although Robert looked uncomfortable at the Oscars during Jimmy’s jokes, he didn’t take it to heart.
- 4/13/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
A short footage from Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine featured at CinemaCon 2024 and it revealed a few surprise cameos. Chris Hemsworth makes a brief appearance in the film, crying over Deadpool’s dead body. Following the Og Avenger’s appearance in the film, there are speculations about another Marvel actor appearing in the film. One Marvel scooper shared that Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan will play a brief role in the film.
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3 will feature Chris Hemsworth’s Thor in a brief appearance
Deadpool & Wolverine is the third installment in the Deadpool film series and the first to be part of the MCU. Hugh Jackman’s Logan will reunite with Reynolds’ Wade Wilson in the film, years after they worked together in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Jon Favreau May Have A Brief Cameo Role In Deadpool 3 Like Chris Hemsworth
Spider-Man: Far from Home actor Jon Favreau is...
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3 will feature Chris Hemsworth’s Thor in a brief appearance
Deadpool & Wolverine is the third installment in the Deadpool film series and the first to be part of the MCU. Hugh Jackman’s Logan will reunite with Reynolds’ Wade Wilson in the film, years after they worked together in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Jon Favreau May Have A Brief Cameo Role In Deadpool 3 Like Chris Hemsworth
Spider-Man: Far from Home actor Jon Favreau is...
- 4/13/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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