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With the start of Emmy nominations voting arriving on Thursday, campaigning has been happening everywhere, at least in and around Los Angeles.
In recent days, one could find top-tier contenders on FYC panels (Jon Stewart and the other hosts of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show flew out from New York for theirs) and roundtables (check out THR’s), at the Ross House in Mt. Olympus (even campaigning-averse Donald Glover of Mr. and Mrs. Smith showed up), at the races (Sebastian Maniscalco promoted Max’s Bookie at the Santa Anita track) and even on pizza boxes (ABC is pushing Abbott Elementary to consumers of Prime Pizza).
Many chose this moment to share positive news about their contender — for instance, Apple announced the renewal of Palm Royale for a second season. Others, curiously, elected this moment to drop bad news about their contender — HBO/Max announced the cancellation of Tokyo Vice,...
With the start of Emmy nominations voting arriving on Thursday, campaigning has been happening everywhere, at least in and around Los Angeles.
In recent days, one could find top-tier contenders on FYC panels (Jon Stewart and the other hosts of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show flew out from New York for theirs) and roundtables (check out THR’s), at the Ross House in Mt. Olympus (even campaigning-averse Donald Glover of Mr. and Mrs. Smith showed up), at the races (Sebastian Maniscalco promoted Max’s Bookie at the Santa Anita track) and even on pizza boxes (ABC is pushing Abbott Elementary to consumers of Prime Pizza).
Many chose this moment to share positive news about their contender — for instance, Apple announced the renewal of Palm Royale for a second season. Others, curiously, elected this moment to drop bad news about their contender — HBO/Max announced the cancellation of Tokyo Vice,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Loki‘s second season may have continued the quest of Tom Hiddleston‘s titular God of Mischief as he tries to put fraying timelines back in order, but it was the introduction of Tva Repairs & Advancements Department head O.B. (Ke Huy Quan), a.k.a. Ouroboros, that stole the show. Quan stepped into the new character with the kind of enthusiasm he approaches pretty much anything else in life and it shines through his performance, which became an instant fan favorite. Below, the Oscar-winning actor opens up about fan reactions to O.B., the pressure of keeping Marvel secrets, and whether or not he’ll be back on screen in the MCU anytime soon. Now that Loki Season 2 has been over for a while, what has it been like getting to see fan reactions to your character O.B., a.k.a. Ouroboros? Ke Huy Quan: When it was all done,...
- 6/12/2024
- TV Insider
Zack Snyder is no stranger to working with big shot characters. The 58-year-old director, as the man behind the initial run of the DC Extended Universe, has already brought to life characters like Superman and Batman. He is adept at creating memorable lore. And he might have the perfect chance to flex his muscles yet again with Twilight of the Gods. The Netflix original animated series will witness a saga revolving around the story of characters from Norse mythology. Fans are already abuzz about the future. And we finally know how long the first season will be.
Zack Snyder’s Twilight of the Gods finally gets the green light
Twilight of the Gods is set to begin streaming in September l Author: Netflix Credits: YouTube
The series being helmed by Zack Snyder and Jay Oliva was originally set to premiere back in 2022 itself. But fate had other plans. The series...
Zack Snyder’s Twilight of the Gods finally gets the green light
Twilight of the Gods is set to begin streaming in September l Author: Netflix Credits: YouTube
The series being helmed by Zack Snyder and Jay Oliva was originally set to premiere back in 2022 itself. But fate had other plans. The series...
- 6/12/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder carves his own bloody path through Norse mythology with the upcoming Netflix animated series “Twilight of the Gods,” and the premiere date has been revealed.
“Twilight of the Gods” will premiere on Netflix September 19, 2024.
Watch the announcement trailer below for a sneak peek.
Zack Snyder presents “Twilight of the Gods,” an all-new daring and spectacular animated vision of Norse mythology. In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds and great despair, Leif, a mortal King, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid, an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, Sigrid and Leif survive a wrath of terror from Thor, which sets them – and a crew of crusaders – on an against all odds and merciless mission for vengeance.
“This heroic story of love, loss and revenge, is a journey to Hell and beyond… across fantastical lands, battlefields fierce and bloody, and wars waged against Gods and demons.
“Twilight of the Gods” will premiere on Netflix September 19, 2024.
Watch the announcement trailer below for a sneak peek.
Zack Snyder presents “Twilight of the Gods,” an all-new daring and spectacular animated vision of Norse mythology. In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds and great despair, Leif, a mortal King, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid, an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, Sigrid and Leif survive a wrath of terror from Thor, which sets them – and a crew of crusaders – on an against all odds and merciless mission for vengeance.
“This heroic story of love, loss and revenge, is a journey to Hell and beyond… across fantastical lands, battlefields fierce and bloody, and wars waged against Gods and demons.
- 6/12/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The highly anticipated threequel to the Deadpool series, Deadpool & Wolverine, has breathed life into the dying MCU. And just as it has revived the franchise after a series of losses, it has also given birth to a number of theories. And these theories are not just limited to Deadpool’s own series, but even extend to other Marvel heroes, such as Captain America.
Evans as an older Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame| Marvel Studios
After Deadpool 3, one of the most anticipated projects in the MCU is Avengers: Secret Wars. Though it was announced quite some time ago, details about the plot and its characters have been kept under wraps. And there have been several speculations about the cast from the old MCU returning to the Avengers tie-up.
Deadpool 3 gives a hint about Captain America’s return? Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in an official...
Evans as an older Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame| Marvel Studios
After Deadpool 3, one of the most anticipated projects in the MCU is Avengers: Secret Wars. Though it was announced quite some time ago, details about the plot and its characters have been kept under wraps. And there have been several speculations about the cast from the old MCU returning to the Avengers tie-up.
Deadpool 3 gives a hint about Captain America’s return? Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in an official...
- 6/12/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
The director’s cuts of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon movies will be available to watch on the Netflix streaming service as of August 2nd – and just one month later, we’ll be getting more entertainment from the Snyder / Netflix collaboration, as it has been announced that the anime series Twilight of the Gods is scheduled to premiere on September 19th. The date announcement video can be seen in the embed above.
Said to be a “daring and spectacular animated vision of Norse mythology,” Twilight of the Gods has the following synopsis: In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds and great despair, Leif, a mortal King, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid, an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, Sigrid and Leif survive a wrath of terror from Thor, which sets them – and a crew of crusaders – on an against all...
Said to be a “daring and spectacular animated vision of Norse mythology,” Twilight of the Gods has the following synopsis: In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds and great despair, Leif, a mortal King, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid, an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, Sigrid and Leif survive a wrath of terror from Thor, which sets them – and a crew of crusaders – on an against all...
- 6/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The upcoming film The Life of Chuck is the latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, who has previously been at the helm of the Stephen King adaptations Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep (and is also developing a series adaptation of The Dark Tower for Amazon Studios) – but it is not a horror movie. We’ve previously heard cast member David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) describe the film as a beautiful, heartfelt drama – and now Dastmalchian’s co-star Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy) has told Movieweb that The Life of Chuck is a beautiful masterpiece.
Based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck consists of three separate stories linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death from a brain tumor and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house.
Gillan told Movieweb,...
Based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck consists of three separate stories linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death from a brain tumor and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house.
Gillan told Movieweb,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Tom Hiddleston, famously known for his portrayal of the God of Mischief aka Loki, in the MCU, recently hopped onto the trend of finding his celebrity lookalike. Using a social media filter to discover an uncanny resemblance with another popular star, Hiddleston was matched with Sophia Di Martino, as his doppelganger.
Tom Hiddleston in season 2 of the Loki series | Disney, Marvel
This delightful revelation, sparked amusement and intrigue among fans worldwide, since Sophia Di Martino played a variant of Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, in his acclaimed Disney+ TV series. The hilarious response from the filter seemingly blurred the lines between fiction and reality in the MCU, by matching Hiddleston with Martino; and fans aren’t even surprised.
Tom Hiddleston Found His Celebrity Look-alike in Another MCU Star
Much like several other famous personalities who tried the social media filter that determines their celebrity look-alikes, even British actor Tom Hiddleston hopped onto the trend.
Tom Hiddleston in season 2 of the Loki series | Disney, Marvel
This delightful revelation, sparked amusement and intrigue among fans worldwide, since Sophia Di Martino played a variant of Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, in his acclaimed Disney+ TV series. The hilarious response from the filter seemingly blurred the lines between fiction and reality in the MCU, by matching Hiddleston with Martino; and fans aren’t even surprised.
Tom Hiddleston Found His Celebrity Look-alike in Another MCU Star
Much like several other famous personalities who tried the social media filter that determines their celebrity look-alikes, even British actor Tom Hiddleston hopped onto the trend.
- 6/12/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Recently, Disney has seemingly been pushing to gain a female audience for Marvel and Star Wars. Contrary to some narratives spun by the media, the audiences for both franchises skew male and older.
Of course, this does not mean that women don’t enjoy these franchises, but they are not the main demographic, and in attempts to force change, Disney could be hurting the brands completely.
According to The Wrap, both Marvel and Star Wars fans are more male-identifying, with Star Wars being even more so than Marvel at a 70% male audience share. Plus, over 60% of the audience for both franchises comprises people over the age of 30.
Marvel has only three instances of female-dominating audiences, and those were for “Agent Carter,” “Jessica Jones,” and “Loki.” The first two were before Disney tried to produce their own shows for Disney+, and the latter had a character/actor that many women thought was hot.
Of course, this does not mean that women don’t enjoy these franchises, but they are not the main demographic, and in attempts to force change, Disney could be hurting the brands completely.
According to The Wrap, both Marvel and Star Wars fans are more male-identifying, with Star Wars being even more so than Marvel at a 70% male audience share. Plus, over 60% of the audience for both franchises comprises people over the age of 30.
Marvel has only three instances of female-dominating audiences, and those were for “Agent Carter,” “Jessica Jones,” and “Loki.” The first two were before Disney tried to produce their own shows for Disney+, and the latter had a character/actor that many women thought was hot.
- 6/12/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
One year after “Everything Everywhere All at Once” became the third film to ever merit three acting Oscars, the recipients of those trophies all have their sights set on Emmy glory. As candidates in three separate 2024 races, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ke Huy Quan are headed for an exciting reunion that could very well lead to one or more of them winning the TV academy’s favor in September.
Curtis, whose Oscar victory caught more predictors by surprise than those of her two cast mates, is now the strongest Emmy contender of the three according to our racetrack odds. Indeed, her guest stint as alcoholic mother Donna Berzatto on the FX comedy series “The Bear” is widely expected to bring her her first Emmy win, even in the face of formidable opponents from the same show (like Olivia Colman and Sarah Paulson) and returning champion Maya Rudolph (“Saturday Night Live...
Curtis, whose Oscar victory caught more predictors by surprise than those of her two cast mates, is now the strongest Emmy contender of the three according to our racetrack odds. Indeed, her guest stint as alcoholic mother Donna Berzatto on the FX comedy series “The Bear” is widely expected to bring her her first Emmy win, even in the face of formidable opponents from the same show (like Olivia Colman and Sarah Paulson) and returning champion Maya Rudolph (“Saturday Night Live...
- 6/11/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Since the most unsettling aspect about Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror is that he can never truly be killed, MCU thus appears pumped to unleash multiple versions of the same villain throughout Phase Five. According to Marvel Comics, a variant of Kang can pop up at any time for any reason, and Marvel is willing to go along with these variants in upcoming projects.
Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Marvel StudiosThis led people to wonder if a Kang variant has always been present in the MCU timeline, which prompted people to speculate Iron Man 3 character Harley Keener turned into Iron Lad, a variant of Kang. Unfortunately, considering the actor Ty Simpkins who played Keener was racially white, there appeared a casting conflict. Now, Marvel seems to be allegedly race-swapping the major superhero with Isaiah Hill, to fit in as the Kang variant.
Harley...
Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Marvel StudiosThis led people to wonder if a Kang variant has always been present in the MCU timeline, which prompted people to speculate Iron Man 3 character Harley Keener turned into Iron Lad, a variant of Kang. Unfortunately, considering the actor Ty Simpkins who played Keener was racially white, there appeared a casting conflict. Now, Marvel seems to be allegedly race-swapping the major superhero with Isaiah Hill, to fit in as the Kang variant.
Harley...
- 6/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Warning: Contains spoilers for ‘Rogue’
This first series of Doctor Who’s latest reboot has been a lot of things — silly (‘Space Babies’), spectacular (‘The Devil’s Chord’), intense (‘Boom’), scary (‘73 Yards’), and, by the end of last week’s Black Mirror aping ‘Dot And Bubble’, pretty damn bleak even too. But not since Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first outing as the Doctor and Ruby Sunday, ‘The Church On Ruby Road’, have we had an episode as outrageously fun Regency-era romp ‘Rogue’. Poured from the pens of guest writers Kate Herron and Briony Redman, this week’s adventure is good old-fashioned monster-of-the-week Who with a deliciously queer twist.
Leaving Finetime well behind, ‘Rogue’ finds the Doctor and Ruby in early 19th-century Bath, enjoying a ball at the stately mansion home of the Duchess of Pemberton (a suitably hissable Indira Varma). All britches, bodices, “You cad!” admonishments, and anachronistic...
This first series of Doctor Who’s latest reboot has been a lot of things — silly (‘Space Babies’), spectacular (‘The Devil’s Chord’), intense (‘Boom’), scary (‘73 Yards’), and, by the end of last week’s Black Mirror aping ‘Dot And Bubble’, pretty damn bleak even too. But not since Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s first outing as the Doctor and Ruby Sunday, ‘The Church On Ruby Road’, have we had an episode as outrageously fun Regency-era romp ‘Rogue’. Poured from the pens of guest writers Kate Herron and Briony Redman, this week’s adventure is good old-fashioned monster-of-the-week Who with a deliciously queer twist.
Leaving Finetime well behind, ‘Rogue’ finds the Doctor and Ruby in early 19th-century Bath, enjoying a ball at the stately mansion home of the Duchess of Pemberton (a suitably hissable Indira Varma). All britches, bodices, “You cad!” admonishments, and anachronistic...
- 6/10/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
‘Bluey’ has compiled billions of minutes streamed in 2024 so far, and doesn’t appear to be slowing down.
Get ready for more “Bluey,” Disney+ subscribers! The animated Blue Heeler who has captured the imagination of kids and parents around the world is bringing seven new “minisodes” to Disney+ starting next month, the first of three waves that will become available on the streamer over the course of the next year. The show is a smash-hit in the ratings, and will likely continue to be so as Disney+ presents new opportunities for watching and new formats like its upcoming minisodes.
Key Details: All seven new “Bluey” minisodes will debut on Disney+ on Wednesday, July 3. More “Bluey” minisodes will air on Disney+ before the end of 2024, and a third batch will arrive in 2025. “Bluey” was the most-watched streaming series of all last quarter, and continues to pile up billions of streaming minutes each week.
Get ready for more “Bluey,” Disney+ subscribers! The animated Blue Heeler who has captured the imagination of kids and parents around the world is bringing seven new “minisodes” to Disney+ starting next month, the first of three waves that will become available on the streamer over the course of the next year. The show is a smash-hit in the ratings, and will likely continue to be so as Disney+ presents new opportunities for watching and new formats like its upcoming minisodes.
Key Details: All seven new “Bluey” minisodes will debut on Disney+ on Wednesday, July 3. More “Bluey” minisodes will air on Disney+ before the end of 2024, and a third batch will arrive in 2025. “Bluey” was the most-watched streaming series of all last quarter, and continues to pile up billions of streaming minutes each week.
- 6/10/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
After playing the beloved MCU character Loki for over a decade, actor Tom Hiddleston is eyeing an antagonistic character in the extensive Star Wars saga. The actor has long been fan-cast as the young Palpatine, aka Darth Sidious, in the epic space opera. Portrayed by Ian McDiarmid in the prequel trilogy, the character has been a key figure in all the trilogies.
Tom Hiddleston as Loki | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Given the persistent fan interest in seeing Hiddleston tackle this role, the actor has expressed his enthusiasm for the idea, stating that he would appreciate the opportunity to become part of the legendary galactic saga.
Tom Hiddleston on Playing Young Palpatine in Star Wars
In a recent conversation with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actor Tom Hiddleston shared his preference for Star Wars over Star Trek. It prompted the host to ask him about being...
Tom Hiddleston as Loki | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Given the persistent fan interest in seeing Hiddleston tackle this role, the actor has expressed his enthusiasm for the idea, stating that he would appreciate the opportunity to become part of the legendary galactic saga.
Tom Hiddleston on Playing Young Palpatine in Star Wars
In a recent conversation with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actor Tom Hiddleston shared his preference for Star Wars over Star Trek. It prompted the host to ask him about being...
- 6/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
One aspect that helped Spider-Man pop off in the 60s was his everyday struggles, which helped fans relate to the character, and it soon became the defining aspect of the character. Moreover, this core theme was beautifully translated into the big screen, thanks to Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, which didn’t drop the ball while showcasing a hero’s struggle with responsibilities.
However, in the Tom Holland-led trilogy, the personal struggles of the character were sidelined after the first film, as being part of the MCU, the character had bigger problems to worry about. But it appears that the MCU is planning to go back to the character’s roots with the upcoming installment.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Might Finally Get the Taste of Being the Traditional Webhead
A still from Spider-Man 2 | Columbia Pictures
Apart from taking the likes of Green Goblin and Dr. Octopus heads on and...
However, in the Tom Holland-led trilogy, the personal struggles of the character were sidelined after the first film, as being part of the MCU, the character had bigger problems to worry about. But it appears that the MCU is planning to go back to the character’s roots with the upcoming installment.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Might Finally Get the Taste of Being the Traditional Webhead
A still from Spider-Man 2 | Columbia Pictures
Apart from taking the likes of Green Goblin and Dr. Octopus heads on and...
- 6/10/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer Unveils an Exciting Thanos Easter Egg - Main Image
The latest trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine contains a surprising easter egg for Marvel fans: a cameo by Thanos' Q ships from Avengers: Infinity War. As Deadpool and Wolverine's minivan cruises through the Marvel wasteland, eagle-eyed viewers spotted these iconic vessels.
The vessels are now under the control of Alioth. Speculation abounds whether these ships were left over from the invasion or were pruned before the fateful events on Titan.
This isn't the first time that the remnants of Thanos and the Black Order have appeared in The Void. Fans may recall the Thanoscopter from Loki Season 1, initially seen as a fun nod but now part of a broader pattern of references.
Deadpool and Wolverine pushes the reference game even further, with nods to Ant-Man's skeleton fortress, the towering 20th Century Fox logo in The Void, and...
The latest trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine contains a surprising easter egg for Marvel fans: a cameo by Thanos' Q ships from Avengers: Infinity War. As Deadpool and Wolverine's minivan cruises through the Marvel wasteland, eagle-eyed viewers spotted these iconic vessels.
The vessels are now under the control of Alioth. Speculation abounds whether these ships were left over from the invasion or were pruned before the fateful events on Titan.
This isn't the first time that the remnants of Thanos and the Black Order have appeared in The Void. Fans may recall the Thanoscopter from Loki Season 1, initially seen as a fun nod but now part of a broader pattern of references.
Deadpool and Wolverine pushes the reference game even further, with nods to Ant-Man's skeleton fortress, the towering 20th Century Fox logo in The Void, and...
- 6/10/2024
- EpicStream
After the release of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,’ the superhero world was rocked by allegations against Jonathan Majors. He played Victor Timely in ‘Loki’ Season 1 and Kang the Conqueror in ‘Quantumania,’ set to be the next big villain in the Multiversal Saga.
Majors’ career has declined since his arrest in March 2023 for allegedly assaulting a woman, rumored to be his girlfriend. He was dropped from several projects, his manager and PR team quit, and several commercials featuring him were pulled.
This marked the end of Majors’ role as MCU’s Kang the Conqueror, leaving the studio in a tough spot. They had built up Kang as the main villain of the Multiversal Saga through both seasons of ‘Loki’ and ‘Quantumania’ but now had to drop their main actor.
Since then, rumors have spread that the studio wants to put Kang on hold for a while, with talks of recasting the character.
Majors’ career has declined since his arrest in March 2023 for allegedly assaulting a woman, rumored to be his girlfriend. He was dropped from several projects, his manager and PR team quit, and several commercials featuring him were pulled.
This marked the end of Majors’ role as MCU’s Kang the Conqueror, leaving the studio in a tough spot. They had built up Kang as the main villain of the Multiversal Saga through both seasons of ‘Loki’ and ‘Quantumania’ but now had to drop their main actor.
Since then, rumors have spread that the studio wants to put Kang on hold for a while, with talks of recasting the character.
- 6/10/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Following the release of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Qunatumania’ the superhero media world was shaken by allegations brought to light against Jonathan Majors, introduced in ‘Loki’ Season 1 as Victor Timely and in ‘Quantumania’ as Kang the Conqueror, the next big villain for the Multiversal Saga.
Jonathan Majors’ career has been in somewhat of a freefall ever since he was arrested in March 2023 after an alleged assault of a woman he knew and was rumored to be his girlfriend. He was laid off from several projects, his manager and PR team quit, and several commercials featuring the actor were pulled.
This was officially the end of Majors’ career as MCU’s Kang the Conqueror and the studio found itself in sort of a pickle. They’ve built up Kang as the primary villain of the Multiversal Saga through both seasons of ‘Loki’ and ‘Quantumania’ only to be forced to drop their main star.
Jonathan Majors’ career has been in somewhat of a freefall ever since he was arrested in March 2023 after an alleged assault of a woman he knew and was rumored to be his girlfriend. He was laid off from several projects, his manager and PR team quit, and several commercials featuring the actor were pulled.
This was officially the end of Majors’ career as MCU’s Kang the Conqueror and the studio found itself in sort of a pickle. They’ve built up Kang as the primary villain of the Multiversal Saga through both seasons of ‘Loki’ and ‘Quantumania’ only to be forced to drop their main star.
- 6/10/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have caught a lot of flack in recent years for the sheer amount of silliness and gags muddling up the various film and TV plots. There's no doubt there are a lot of MCU jokes that haven't aged well, and as the franchise has continued, the quips seem to have become more and more frequent — something that will no doubt reach a fever pitch with the upcoming "Deadpool & Wolverine."
But there was a time when one-liners and wisecracks were used more sparingly and played a crucial role in the success of the MCU. This element of the franchise led directly to the hit that was "Thor: Ragnarok," in which Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige entrusted director Taika Waititi with reinventing Chris Hemsworth's Thor as a more comedic persona. This was due to the Aussie star's penchant for improv, which he'd demonstrated in both "Thor" and its sequel,...
But there was a time when one-liners and wisecracks were used more sparingly and played a crucial role in the success of the MCU. This element of the franchise led directly to the hit that was "Thor: Ragnarok," in which Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige entrusted director Taika Waititi with reinventing Chris Hemsworth's Thor as a more comedic persona. This was due to the Aussie star's penchant for improv, which he'd demonstrated in both "Thor" and its sequel,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Marvel Studios had huge plans for Kang the Conqueror prior to actor Jonathan Majors being dropped from the role after being convicted of assault, and while the character is still expected to feature in the MCU in some capacity going forward, we still don't know exactly what Kevin Feige and co. have in store for the powerful villain.
Though Avengers 5 is no longer titled "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty," previous reports have claimed that the character will still appear in a greatly reduced role.
Back in January, Deadline's Justin Kroll responded to the rumor that Coleman Domingo was being eyed to replace Majors.
"See a lot 'who will play Kang next' and 'here is a top contender for Kang' comments this week, and all I’ll say is this, don’t expect that news anytime soon," Kroll wrote in an X post. "There will be plenty of Marvel breaks in...
Though Avengers 5 is no longer titled "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty," previous reports have claimed that the character will still appear in a greatly reduced role.
Back in January, Deadline's Justin Kroll responded to the rumor that Coleman Domingo was being eyed to replace Majors.
"See a lot 'who will play Kang next' and 'here is a top contender for Kang' comments this week, and all I’ll say is this, don’t expect that news anytime soon," Kroll wrote in an X post. "There will be plenty of Marvel breaks in...
- 6/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is heading towards Secret Wars, a crossover that is sure to bring in a slew of characters from all over the Marvel Multiverse into the film. While little is confirmed about the film, rumors have been circulating that the film might bring in veteran and new actors into the MCU to reprise their roles from Marvel movies past, whether they were a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or not.
Kang the Conqueror was plotted to be the big bad in the upcoming Avengers 5 and Secret Wars
While the Avengers will face Kang (as far as we know) in Avengers: Secret Wars, what comes after is completely up for speculation. However, there are certain indications in the current phases that could point towards what is coming post-Secret Wars, and it could set up one of Marvel’s bloodiest storylines to date, pitting the Avengers against former allies,...
Kang the Conqueror was plotted to be the big bad in the upcoming Avengers 5 and Secret Wars
While the Avengers will face Kang (as far as we know) in Avengers: Secret Wars, what comes after is completely up for speculation. However, there are certain indications in the current phases that could point towards what is coming post-Secret Wars, and it could set up one of Marvel’s bloodiest storylines to date, pitting the Avengers against former allies,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Most Marvel fans are at their wit’s end because they are absolutely clueless about Kang following the dismissal of Jonathan Majors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor was found guilty of assault and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Sadly, the actor’s exit from the superhero franchise had brought Avengers 5 to a standstill.
Jonathan Majors as Kang The Conqueror. Credits: Marvel Studios
Jonathan Majors was supposed to be the next big bad villain for the two upcoming Avengers films, that is Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.
While the film came to a dead stop for quite some time, it looks like Marvel Studios went back to the planning board and decided to pull the plug on Majors’ Kang the Conqueror for the time being. Since MCU is reportedly looking to focus on other villains than the one they had initially planned.
Marvel Abandons Jonathan...
Jonathan Majors as Kang The Conqueror. Credits: Marvel Studios
Jonathan Majors was supposed to be the next big bad villain for the two upcoming Avengers films, that is Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.
While the film came to a dead stop for quite some time, it looks like Marvel Studios went back to the planning board and decided to pull the plug on Majors’ Kang the Conqueror for the time being. Since MCU is reportedly looking to focus on other villains than the one they had initially planned.
Marvel Abandons Jonathan...
- 6/9/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Since its inception, MCU has captivated audiences with its innovative storytelling, groundbreaking visuals, and some of the most iconic superhero suit-up scenes. However, as the franchise progressed and Kevin Feige introduced nano-tech to reshape these sequences, it prompted fans to reflect on the evolution of Iron Man and other superheroes’ armors and the impact of this technological advancement.
Iron Man and War Machine in a still from Iron Man 2 | Marvel Entertainment
Pointing at how the suit-up scenes used to be cooler than they are today, since the introduction of nanotechnology, fans express their disappointment over Kevin Feige’s use of nanotech. Since the tech advancement replaces the mechanical process of donning the armor with CGI effects, few fans are rallying on social media to abolish it in the MCU.
Fans Urge Kevin Feige to Bring Back Mechanical Suits in the MCU
Over the years, MCU has undeniably improved in...
Iron Man and War Machine in a still from Iron Man 2 | Marvel Entertainment
Pointing at how the suit-up scenes used to be cooler than they are today, since the introduction of nanotechnology, fans express their disappointment over Kevin Feige’s use of nanotech. Since the tech advancement replaces the mechanical process of donning the armor with CGI effects, few fans are rallying on social media to abolish it in the MCU.
Fans Urge Kevin Feige to Bring Back Mechanical Suits in the MCU
Over the years, MCU has undeniably improved in...
- 6/9/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It has been a few months since the fiasco of Jonathan Majors was revealed to the public and the actor was removed from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kevin Feige faced immense pressure as Majors was going to portray the character of Kang the Conqueror.
Kevin Feige at the 2019 Sdcc | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons
With Majors departing from Marvel Studios, the hunt for a new actor or a new villain was on. Several speculations indicated that Doctor Doom could be the new big baddie. As per a recent report, however, Doctor Doom could potentially turn into a hero… in the future MCU!
Kevin Feige Knows That Doctor Doom Is A Terrifying Villain
In the comics, Doctor Doom has always been an arch nemesis of Reed Richards and The Fantastic Four. Occasionally fighting other heroes, Dr. Doom has come in contact with Black Panther, Spider-Man, and, the Avengers as well.
Doctor...
Kevin Feige at the 2019 Sdcc | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons
With Majors departing from Marvel Studios, the hunt for a new actor or a new villain was on. Several speculations indicated that Doctor Doom could be the new big baddie. As per a recent report, however, Doctor Doom could potentially turn into a hero… in the future MCU!
Kevin Feige Knows That Doctor Doom Is A Terrifying Villain
In the comics, Doctor Doom has always been an arch nemesis of Reed Richards and The Fantastic Four. Occasionally fighting other heroes, Dr. Doom has come in contact with Black Panther, Spider-Man, and, the Avengers as well.
Doctor...
- 6/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Marvel fans have been anticipating the return of several characters in the upcoming, Deadpool & Wolverine. Since the film introduces and plays with the concept of the multiverse, the possibilities are endless when it comes to who exactly is going to show up and who isn’t. With this, fans have been looking forward to two faces making their way into the film; one making a comeback, and the other potentially getting an introduction.
Elizabeth Olsen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness I Marvel Studios
Considering how badly fans want the Scarlet Witch to come back with Magneto by her side, a recent update may make audiences very upset. While fans were looking forward to their entry, another character has been rumored to appear in an upcoming Marvel project in the worst of ways.
Upsetting News For Marvel Fans
For years, Marvel fans have been wanting to see Magneto enter the MCU.
Elizabeth Olsen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness I Marvel Studios
Considering how badly fans want the Scarlet Witch to come back with Magneto by her side, a recent update may make audiences very upset. While fans were looking forward to their entry, another character has been rumored to appear in an upcoming Marvel project in the worst of ways.
Upsetting News For Marvel Fans
For years, Marvel fans have been wanting to see Magneto enter the MCU.
- 6/9/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe currently has a cloud of uncertainty looming over it after Jonathan Majors’ dismissal. Reports about the fate of Kang the Conqueror come and go, but nothing seems to be solid just yet. There are also reports that other big bad villains, including Doctor Doom, may replace the character altogether in the superhero universe.
Jonathan Majors as Kang in Ant-Man 3 | Marvel Studios
Industry insider Alex Perez recently sat down and discussed the future and its possibilities when it comes to the MCU. During the conversation, he was asked whether or not the fan-favorite villain from comics, Doctor Doom, would be replacing Kang in the Multiverse Saga. Let’s take a look at what the scooper had to say about the likelihood.
Insider Reports Doctor Doom’s Future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Doctor Doom | Marvel Comics
Alex Perez joined The Cosmic Circus’ discord server to answer...
Jonathan Majors as Kang in Ant-Man 3 | Marvel Studios
Industry insider Alex Perez recently sat down and discussed the future and its possibilities when it comes to the MCU. During the conversation, he was asked whether or not the fan-favorite villain from comics, Doctor Doom, would be replacing Kang in the Multiverse Saga. Let’s take a look at what the scooper had to say about the likelihood.
Insider Reports Doctor Doom’s Future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Doctor Doom | Marvel Comics
Alex Perez joined The Cosmic Circus’ discord server to answer...
- 6/9/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Sam Raimi was among the filmmakers who added to the rise and popularity of the superhero genre after Blade and X-Men with his Spider-Man trilogy with Tobey Maguire. The first two films have been considered landmarks that changed the genre, providing character depth and emotion that made the films more than just action spectacles.
Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/ Spider-Man in Spider-Man 2 | Sony Pictures Releasing
At the time, Marvel films were not interconnected like the MCU today and were separate entities. Fox’s X-Men and Sony’s Spider-Man films did not share storylines or reference each other at all. However, J.K Simmons’s J. Jonah Jameson makes a subtle Doctor Strange namedrop, a character who would become a major MCU character and a full circle moment for Raimi himself.
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 Has a Doctor Strange Reference Despite No Shared Universes
Before Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange,...
Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/ Spider-Man in Spider-Man 2 | Sony Pictures Releasing
At the time, Marvel films were not interconnected like the MCU today and were separate entities. Fox’s X-Men and Sony’s Spider-Man films did not share storylines or reference each other at all. However, J.K Simmons’s J. Jonah Jameson makes a subtle Doctor Strange namedrop, a character who would become a major MCU character and a full circle moment for Raimi himself.
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 Has a Doctor Strange Reference Despite No Shared Universes
Before Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Kevin Wright joined Marvel Studios as a development assistant before being tasked with working as a production and development manager on 2016's Doctor Strange. From there, he rose to associate producer on Ant-Man and the Wasp in 2018 and, as a full-fledged producer, took charge of Loki.
Now, though, his time in the MCU has reached its end.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Loki executive producer and former Vice President of production and development at Marvel Studios has exited his position to produce original film and TV projects, independently. It's currently unclear what those will be but they'll surely be worth keeping an eye on.
"I am incredibly proud of my contributions to the MCU and thankful for my time at Marvel Studios and The Walt Disney Company," he told the trade. "The industry has changed dramatically during my near decade with the company, and I can no longer ignore...
Now, though, his time in the MCU has reached its end.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Loki executive producer and former Vice President of production and development at Marvel Studios has exited his position to produce original film and TV projects, independently. It's currently unclear what those will be but they'll surely be worth keeping an eye on.
"I am incredibly proud of my contributions to the MCU and thankful for my time at Marvel Studios and The Walt Disney Company," he told the trade. "The industry has changed dramatically during my near decade with the company, and I can no longer ignore...
- 6/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Before he was crossing box office milestones with his blockbuster "Dune" duology, Denis Villeneuve was trying to make a name for himself with smaller-scale psychological thrillers. His 2013 English-language debut, "Prisoners," went a long way to establishing the French-Canadian filmmaker as a directorial force outside of his homeland — a status which was cemented after one of Villeneuve's best films, "Sicario," arrived in 2015. But while "Sicario" is often cited as the film that put the director on the map, there are many, this writer included, who consider "Prisoners" to be just as good a film, and perhaps an even more immersive and haunting experience.
The film's appeal endures even now, with "Prisoners" topping the Netflix charts in 2023 and reintroducing itself to a generation that may have missed some of Villeneuve's pre-blockbuster films. There's good reason for that. Villeneuve's 2013 effort works on multiple levels, as both a taut thriller with plenty of...
The film's appeal endures even now, with "Prisoners" topping the Netflix charts in 2023 and reintroducing itself to a generation that may have missed some of Villeneuve's pre-blockbuster films. There's good reason for that. Villeneuve's 2013 effort works on multiple levels, as both a taut thriller with plenty of...
- 6/8/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The MCU has experienced a bit of a lull in recent years. While they’ve provided audiences with occasional hits, the slew of flops cannot be ignored. In this pivotal moment, the departure of Kevin R. Wright, who has been the man behind one of the most successful shows in MCU history, from the Marvel offices, might spell bad news for both the fans and the studio.
Tom Hiddleston’s Loki
With projects like Loki, which have pushed boundaries and expanded the MCU’s narrative in a way people did not expect, Wright’s absence could leave a significant void in the studio.
Why is Loki Boss Leaving the MCU?
After nearly a decade with Marvel Studios, the Loki executive producer and former VP of production and development, Kevin R. Wright, has bid farewell to his position to pursue independent ventures in original film and TV projects.
Suggested“They take...
Tom Hiddleston’s Loki
With projects like Loki, which have pushed boundaries and expanded the MCU’s narrative in a way people did not expect, Wright’s absence could leave a significant void in the studio.
Why is Loki Boss Leaving the MCU?
After nearly a decade with Marvel Studios, the Loki executive producer and former VP of production and development, Kevin R. Wright, has bid farewell to his position to pursue independent ventures in original film and TV projects.
Suggested“They take...
- 6/8/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Kevin R. Wright’s MCU timeline has come to a close. The Loki executive producer and now-former VP of production and development at Marvel Studios has exited his position to produce original film and TV projects, independently. Wright was one of the central creative figures behind the Tom Hiddleston-led Loki, which is widely considered to be the crown jewel of Marvel Studios’ Disney+ slate. On top of six Emmy nominations, the time-bending sci-fi series is the first-and-only MCU live-action series to receive a second season thus far.
In 2018, when Disney CEO Bob Iger pivoted to streaming with Disney+, he asked his most successful studio, led by Kevin Feige, to expand its shared universe into television. So Wright took the initiative with regard to a potential series about the God of Mischief, crafting a 30-page pitch that included many of the future show’s foundational elements, including the Time Variance Authority.
In 2018, when Disney CEO Bob Iger pivoted to streaming with Disney+, he asked his most successful studio, led by Kevin Feige, to expand its shared universe into television. So Wright took the initiative with regard to a potential series about the God of Mischief, crafting a 30-page pitch that included many of the future show’s foundational elements, including the Time Variance Authority.
- 6/7/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Hiddleston Reveals His Loki Portrayal is Inspired by Christopher Reeve's Superman - Main Image
Tom Hiddleston recently opened up about how Christopher Reeve's performance as Superman inspired his portrayal of Loki in the MCU.
The Emmy-nominated actor's take on the God of Mischief has become one of the most iconic performances in the MCU since he debuted in the first Thor film and the success of his portrayal has led to his own TV series.
We've also seen for the past few years that Hiddleston has a strong passion and adoration for the character despite being a villain during the earlier years of his tenure in the role.
Tom Hiddleston on How Christopher Reeve's Superman Inspired His Loki Performance
In a recent interview, Hiddleston revealed that he took inspiration for his Loki portrayal from Christopher Reeve's performance as Superman.
He was looking for an example of a performance...
Tom Hiddleston recently opened up about how Christopher Reeve's performance as Superman inspired his portrayal of Loki in the MCU.
The Emmy-nominated actor's take on the God of Mischief has become one of the most iconic performances in the MCU since he debuted in the first Thor film and the success of his portrayal has led to his own TV series.
We've also seen for the past few years that Hiddleston has a strong passion and adoration for the character despite being a villain during the earlier years of his tenure in the role.
Tom Hiddleston on How Christopher Reeve's Superman Inspired His Loki Performance
In a recent interview, Hiddleston revealed that he took inspiration for his Loki portrayal from Christopher Reeve's performance as Superman.
He was looking for an example of a performance...
- 6/7/2024
- EpicStream
Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was one of the most distinguished parts of the franchise. From the start to the end of his tenure in the movies, he remained constant in terms of delivery, which would make the audience wonder what his inspiration could have been.
Tom Hiddleston in Loki / Marvel Studios
While Loki played a massive part in the MCU, Hiddleston admitted that it was a DC figure that gave him the idea of how to seamlessly play the role.
Tom Hiddleston Drew Inspiration From Superman To Play Loki
During an interview with Backstage, actor Tom Hiddleston reflected on his audition for Loki when he was only 28 years old. At the time, he still had not found the role that would give him worldwide fame. When he read the script for Thor, he was reminded of his time on stage.
I remember thinking,...
Tom Hiddleston in Loki / Marvel Studios
While Loki played a massive part in the MCU, Hiddleston admitted that it was a DC figure that gave him the idea of how to seamlessly play the role.
Tom Hiddleston Drew Inspiration From Superman To Play Loki
During an interview with Backstage, actor Tom Hiddleston reflected on his audition for Loki when he was only 28 years old. At the time, he still had not found the role that would give him worldwide fame. When he read the script for Thor, he was reminded of his time on stage.
I remember thinking,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder‘s partnership with Netflix continues as the Rebel Moon director follows up his ode to Star Wars and Seven Samurai with a new anime from The Stone Quarry and Xilam Animation. Xilam Animation is responsible for such projects as Oggy and the Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko, and Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life for Disney+, all of which they’ve created and produced. Snyder’s new show, Twilight of the Gods, is an anime that he co-created that’s based on Norse mythology. Netflix has now released a first look at the new dark and violent limited series with previously unreleased images.
The synopsis from Netflix Tudum reads,
“In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds, and great despair, Leif (Stuart Martin), a mortal king, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid (Sylvia Hoeks), an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, Sigrid and...
The synopsis from Netflix Tudum reads,
“In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds, and great despair, Leif (Stuart Martin), a mortal king, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid (Sylvia Hoeks), an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, Sigrid and...
- 6/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Movie lovers will know that Zack Snyder is a very divisive personality in the world of cinema, as you either love his movies or you hate them. With Snyder, there is no in-between; his vision is so specific that you will either like it completely and enjoy his movies or think it completely ridiculous and consider his movies a failure. His most recent outing, the Rebel Moon series, has been panned by critics as Snyder’s worst work, but the filmmaker’s collaboration with Netflix is still strong, as we know that his animated streaming series titled Twilight of the Gods will be released on Netflix in Fall 2024, although a precise release date has not yet been given.
But we know that the series is going to have its premiere at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and ahead of this first screening, Netflix has released the first images from the series,...
But we know that the series is going to have its premiere at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and ahead of this first screening, Netflix has released the first images from the series,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Loki Characters Reportedly Have Major Roles in Upcoming Avengers Movies - Main Image
A recent report has claimed that the characters from Loki will have major roles in the upcoming Avengers movies.
Fans have been anticipating more news regarding the upcoming MCU team-up movies since it is expected to feature a crossover of all the heroes in the Multiverse Saga and potentially the other characters in non-mcu movies as well.
So far, Marvel Studios remains mum on their plans for the next two Avengers installments, but it was reported recently that Avengers 5 is expected to bring back more than 60 MCU characters.
Loki and Sylvie Reportedly Have Major Roles in Avengers 5 and Secret Wars
According to a recent insider scoop, Loki and Sylvie are expected to have major roles in the upcoming Avengers movies.
It is unknown yet how big the roles will the two Loki characters have in the team-up films,...
A recent report has claimed that the characters from Loki will have major roles in the upcoming Avengers movies.
Fans have been anticipating more news regarding the upcoming MCU team-up movies since it is expected to feature a crossover of all the heroes in the Multiverse Saga and potentially the other characters in non-mcu movies as well.
So far, Marvel Studios remains mum on their plans for the next two Avengers installments, but it was reported recently that Avengers 5 is expected to bring back more than 60 MCU characters.
Loki and Sylvie Reportedly Have Major Roles in Avengers 5 and Secret Wars
According to a recent insider scoop, Loki and Sylvie are expected to have major roles in the upcoming Avengers movies.
It is unknown yet how big the roles will the two Loki characters have in the team-up films,...
- 6/7/2024
- EpicStream
Netflix unveiled first looks at a whole host of its upcoming animated shows and features during an event on Thursday, and Rebel Moon director Zack Snyder was on hand to introduce the first footage from his Norse Mythology series, Twilight of the Gods.
“I love mythology,” said the filmmaker. "On a scale like this, I feel like animation was the greatest way to tell the story.”
First announced way back in 2019, it's taken quite a while to find its way to our screens, but we recently learned that the show will finally premiere on Netflix this Fall.
The project has been described as "Anime-influenced," but judging by these clips, we'd say the animation style has more in common with the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon studio.
“When most people think about animation, they think about Saturday morning cartoons, or G-rated movies,” said the presentation’s host, Christopher Sean. “But animation is...
“I love mythology,” said the filmmaker. "On a scale like this, I feel like animation was the greatest way to tell the story.”
First announced way back in 2019, it's taken quite a while to find its way to our screens, but we recently learned that the show will finally premiere on Netflix this Fall.
The project has been described as "Anime-influenced," but judging by these clips, we'd say the animation style has more in common with the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon studio.
“When most people think about animation, they think about Saturday morning cartoons, or G-rated movies,” said the presentation’s host, Christopher Sean. “But animation is...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In this FandomWire Video Essay, we explore who will win the streaming wars.
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The Streaming Wars
Streaming is the future… or at least that’s what we were told. Yet, it’s becoming clear that streaming may actually be in our past.
Streaming services reached the height of their popularity in the cable-cutting movement when people were ending their cable subscriptions in favor of cheaper, more convenient streaming services that allowed them to watch ad-free on their own schedule.
However, streaming services are now on their way out. Studies show that subscribers are beginning to cancel their subscriptions at rates more significant than we have ever seen. Streaming services are on red alert, trying to find ways to boost their subscriber count — and, in turn, revenue — to stay alive.
The main reason why the...
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The Streaming Wars
Streaming is the future… or at least that’s what we were told. Yet, it’s becoming clear that streaming may actually be in our past.
Streaming services reached the height of their popularity in the cable-cutting movement when people were ending their cable subscriptions in favor of cheaper, more convenient streaming services that allowed them to watch ad-free on their own schedule.
However, streaming services are now on their way out. Studies show that subscribers are beginning to cancel their subscriptions at rates more significant than we have ever seen. Streaming services are on red alert, trying to find ways to boost their subscriber count — and, in turn, revenue — to stay alive.
The main reason why the...
- 6/7/2024
- by Reilly Johnson
- FandomWire
We recently learned that Marvel Studios is eyeing Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy to helm Avengers 5. The filmmaker has read Michael Waldron's script for the project and is now in talks to take charge of a movie originally titled The Kang Dynasty.
The Cosmic Circus has shared an update on the project today, reiterating recent reports about it featuring a "grounded story" with Multiversal elements. The site has also heard that, when it comes to Avengers: Secret Wars, it will likely become a two-parter and feature "more than one central antagonist."
It also sounds like the plan is to adapt elements from Jason Aaron's Avengers Assemble event. In that, Mephisto rewrites reality to rid himself of Earth-616's Avengers once and for all; the heroes pursue the villain through the Multiverse and even meet their 10,000 B.C. counterparts. It also involved a Multiversal Masters of Evil.
Avengers...
The Cosmic Circus has shared an update on the project today, reiterating recent reports about it featuring a "grounded story" with Multiversal elements. The site has also heard that, when it comes to Avengers: Secret Wars, it will likely become a two-parter and feature "more than one central antagonist."
It also sounds like the plan is to adapt elements from Jason Aaron's Avengers Assemble event. In that, Mephisto rewrites reality to rid himself of Earth-616's Avengers once and for all; the heroes pursue the villain through the Multiverse and even meet their 10,000 B.C. counterparts. It also involved a Multiversal Masters of Evil.
Avengers...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It seems like the Marvel Cinematic Universe is back on track with Deadpool & Wolverine. The hype for the film is ever so high, as the movie is set to make several changes in the official MCU timeline. One of them is the formal assimilation of mutants and finally bringing the X-Men home after years of waiting.
X-Men [Credit: 20th Century Studios]In Marvel comics, stories involving the X-Men and Avengers have often run parallel to each other. Hence why we often see these two groups teaming up and even having members from one team helping out the other. With the MCU already establishing the Avengers more than a decade ago, fans are left to wonder how they are going to bring the X-Men to the forefront now.
However, there might be a simple solution to that, which involves Kang the Conqueror and the Tva.
Where were the X-Men all this time?...
X-Men [Credit: 20th Century Studios]In Marvel comics, stories involving the X-Men and Avengers have often run parallel to each other. Hence why we often see these two groups teaming up and even having members from one team helping out the other. With the MCU already establishing the Avengers more than a decade ago, fans are left to wonder how they are going to bring the X-Men to the forefront now.
However, there might be a simple solution to that, which involves Kang the Conqueror and the Tva.
Where were the X-Men all this time?...
- 6/7/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Thanks to the Hulu on Disney+ experience, viewers can now find top heroes from the DC Universe and the MCU on one streamer.
Disney+ is an incredibly versatile streaming platform, one that offers much more than the kids content that most audiences immediately associate the company with. Its programming lineup got another big upgrade this year when the streamer officially launched the Hulu on Disney+ one-app experience for customers who subscribe to both services. Thanks to a licensing deal between Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, that arrangement means that Disney+ and Hulu subscribers can now watch films from the two biggest comic book-based franchises in U.S. media — DC and Marvel — on one streaming app.
Key Details Disney+ has been home to movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years but has never offered DC movies until now. Viewers can stream “The Batman” and “Joker” on Disney+ if they also have a Hulu subscription.
Disney+ is an incredibly versatile streaming platform, one that offers much more than the kids content that most audiences immediately associate the company with. Its programming lineup got another big upgrade this year when the streamer officially launched the Hulu on Disney+ one-app experience for customers who subscribe to both services. Thanks to a licensing deal between Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, that arrangement means that Disney+ and Hulu subscribers can now watch films from the two biggest comic book-based franchises in U.S. media — DC and Marvel — on one streaming app.
Key Details Disney+ has been home to movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years but has never offered DC movies until now. Viewers can stream “The Batman” and “Joker” on Disney+ if they also have a Hulu subscription.
- 6/6/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Tom Hiddleston had a great time on the set of the Disney+ series Loki and revealed that he got to work with an amazing crew. Emotionally, Hiddleston is still not over his character as the Greek God of Mischief, but the conclusion of Loki was sort of a significant ending for him. He revealed that the director of the series, Aaron Moorhead, gave him an idea to bring out his best performance in his final scenes.
Tom Hiddleston as the titular character in Loki Season 2 | Disney+
Hiddleston went through his work over the last 15 years, majorly comprising his MCU roles. Moorhead wanted the Thor actor to carry it with him when he stepped in to film his last scene. Surprisingly, the director’s advice worked out well for the actor who was able to give a heartwarming performance in his final scenes in Loki.
Loki Director’s Advice For Tom...
Tom Hiddleston as the titular character in Loki Season 2 | Disney+
Hiddleston went through his work over the last 15 years, majorly comprising his MCU roles. Moorhead wanted the Thor actor to carry it with him when he stepped in to film his last scene. Surprisingly, the director’s advice worked out well for the actor who was able to give a heartwarming performance in his final scenes in Loki.
Loki Director’s Advice For Tom...
- 6/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The recent second season of Marvel Studios' Loki concluded on a bittersweet note for the fan-favorite God of Mischief.
Though the season finale appeared to give the former villain a pretty definitive ending by allowing him to fulfil his "Glorious Purpose" and claim a throne - even if it wasn't the one he had originally envisioned - but the door was left open (or at least ajar) for him to return down the line.
After deciding to, for all intents and purposes, sacrifice himself by destroying the Temporal Loom and use his magic to gather all the loose timelines together, Loki essentially transformed into a version of Yggdrasil, the World Tree from Norse mythology.
It's implied that "God Loki" must sit here for eternity to ensure that his friends and everyone else can live in peace on the various timelines, but will this be the last we see of the character?...
Though the season finale appeared to give the former villain a pretty definitive ending by allowing him to fulfil his "Glorious Purpose" and claim a throne - even if it wasn't the one he had originally envisioned - but the door was left open (or at least ajar) for him to return down the line.
After deciding to, for all intents and purposes, sacrifice himself by destroying the Temporal Loom and use his magic to gather all the loose timelines together, Loki essentially transformed into a version of Yggdrasil, the World Tree from Norse mythology.
It's implied that "God Loki" must sit here for eternity to ensure that his friends and everyone else can live in peace on the various timelines, but will this be the last we see of the character?...
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
If one thing Marvel’s God of Mischief is famous for, it’s his inability to die fully. Loki, due to his evil nature, has been imprisoned, captured, banished, and tortured more than you can imagine. He somehow always finds a way to return, or he most likely faked his death in the first place.
This quality has transferred to the MCU as well, as the character was dead, banished, and resurrected more than any other. In his recent interview with Backstage, Tom Hiddleston the actor behind the iconic trickster explained that his death in 2013 ‘Thor: The Dark World’ was supposed to be his real death and the character would no longer appear in the MCU.
Fortunately, Hiddleston did such a good job playing Loki that audiences could not imagine the MCU without him.
As written in the first script, it was a true sacrifice. When Marvel [executives] were testing the movie,...
This quality has transferred to the MCU as well, as the character was dead, banished, and resurrected more than any other. In his recent interview with Backstage, Tom Hiddleston the actor behind the iconic trickster explained that his death in 2013 ‘Thor: The Dark World’ was supposed to be his real death and the character would no longer appear in the MCU.
Fortunately, Hiddleston did such a good job playing Loki that audiences could not imagine the MCU without him.
As written in the first script, it was a true sacrifice. When Marvel [executives] were testing the movie,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Office alum John Krasinski had long been a fan-favourite choice to play Mister Fantastic and finally got the chance to do so as a member of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Illuminati.
Added during reshoots, Reed Richards' role in the sequel was far too brief and his death at the hands of the Scarlet Witch...well, the less said about that, the better. Even so, many fans appreciated seeing Krasinski suit up and it was a nice surprise for the stretchy superhero to make his MCU debut on Earth-838.
We've seen concept art with several different suit designs, but a viral clip from a VFX reel reveals just how close Mister Fantastic came to donning a primarily black suit instead of the blue one we saw on screen.
It's a pretty big change and we can't help but wonder whether that previous design is being saved for...
Added during reshoots, Reed Richards' role in the sequel was far too brief and his death at the hands of the Scarlet Witch...well, the less said about that, the better. Even so, many fans appreciated seeing Krasinski suit up and it was a nice surprise for the stretchy superhero to make his MCU debut on Earth-838.
We've seen concept art with several different suit designs, but a viral clip from a VFX reel reveals just how close Mister Fantastic came to donning a primarily black suit instead of the blue one we saw on screen.
It's a pretty big change and we can't help but wonder whether that previous design is being saved for...
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Tom Hiddleston Reveals the Original Plan for His True MCU Death: “I Really Thought That Was the End”
One thing Marvel’s God of Mischief is known for is never really dying. Loki, because of his evil ways, has been imprisoned, captured, banished, and tortured countless times. He always finds a way to come back, or he probably faked his death to begin with.
This trait carried over to the MCU, where the character has died, been banished, and resurrected more than anyone else. In a recent interview with Backstage, Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki, explained that his death in 2013’s “Thor: The Dark World” was meant to be his real death, and the character wouldn’t appear in the MCU anymore.
Luckily, Hiddleston did such a great job playing Loki that audiences couldn’t imagine the MCU without him.
As written in the first script, it was a true sacrifice. When Marvel [executives] were testing the movie, they’d given [viewers] questionnaires that said, ‘Is there anything you didn’t understand?...
This trait carried over to the MCU, where the character has died, been banished, and resurrected more than anyone else. In a recent interview with Backstage, Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki, explained that his death in 2013’s “Thor: The Dark World” was meant to be his real death, and the character wouldn’t appear in the MCU anymore.
Luckily, Hiddleston did such a great job playing Loki that audiences couldn’t imagine the MCU without him.
As written in the first script, it was a true sacrifice. When Marvel [executives] were testing the movie, they’d given [viewers] questionnaires that said, ‘Is there anything you didn’t understand?...
- 6/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The upcoming multiplayer game, Marvel Rivals, is generating a lot of excitement thanks to its wide roster of beloved Marvel characters. Fans are excited to get their hands on the game as soon as possible.
A concept for the character The Spot was shared on the game’s subreddit as a joke, and the character actually being included in the game would lead to some really fun chaos.
The Spot’s Potential for Chaos in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals will feature a massive roster of heroes and villains.
The Spot is a quirky villain who can create portals using the black spots on his body, making for some pretty wild and unpredictable moves. He’s not your typical villain, and his power to create several portals can turn any battle in the game into a chaotic mess.
The Spot Concept
byu/Captain_Cardboard inmarvelrivals
Imagine being in a heated fight,...
A concept for the character The Spot was shared on the game’s subreddit as a joke, and the character actually being included in the game would lead to some really fun chaos.
The Spot’s Potential for Chaos in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals will feature a massive roster of heroes and villains.
The Spot is a quirky villain who can create portals using the black spots on his body, making for some pretty wild and unpredictable moves. He’s not your typical villain, and his power to create several portals can turn any battle in the game into a chaotic mess.
The Spot Concept
byu/Captain_Cardboard inmarvelrivals
Imagine being in a heated fight,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
Fan-favourite Replacement for Kang the Conqueror Just Rejected the Role - Main Image
Since Marvel fired Jonathan Majors in December 2023, the rumour mill has been churning nonstop about what will happen to his character, Kang the Conqueror. Fans and insiders alike have been putting forward replacement names and possible scenarios for the role.
One of those fan favourites just pulled out of the race: Luke James of Them: The Scare series responded to The Direct's interview that he’s not interested in playing Kang but is open to exploring other possible Marvel roles.
"Marvel as a whole? Yes. Kang the Conqueror? No,” he reveals. “But I wouldn't not take the meeting. There are so many brilliant characters, because I mean, it's so many characters. There are so many characters I would love a take at."
His dream MCU role? The skateboarding vigilante Thrasher. “As a kid, I loved Thrasher, especially...
Since Marvel fired Jonathan Majors in December 2023, the rumour mill has been churning nonstop about what will happen to his character, Kang the Conqueror. Fans and insiders alike have been putting forward replacement names and possible scenarios for the role.
One of those fan favourites just pulled out of the race: Luke James of Them: The Scare series responded to The Direct's interview that he’s not interested in playing Kang but is open to exploring other possible Marvel roles.
"Marvel as a whole? Yes. Kang the Conqueror? No,” he reveals. “But I wouldn't not take the meeting. There are so many brilliant characters, because I mean, it's so many characters. There are so many characters I would love a take at."
His dream MCU role? The skateboarding vigilante Thrasher. “As a kid, I loved Thrasher, especially...
- 6/6/2024
- EpicStream
60 MCU Characters Reportedly Set to Reprise Their Roles in Next Avengers Movie - Main Image
With a new line of Avengers waiting to return to the big screens on the next project, a recent report says fans can expect a whopping 60 MCU characters to appear in Avengers 5.
The Next Avengers Movie Might Pull An Endgame on Fans
It has already been five years since we last saw the Avengers team up on the big screen.
Don't get Marvel wrong — they're not done with uniting the superheroes in theaters, no. In fact, a recent report stated that the upcoming Avengers movie may bring back the old MCU characters together – a whopping 60 of them.
Marvel Studios is switching things up in terms of their yearly release plans for their roster of films and series, which may delay the excitement for Avengers 5.
However, the prospect of reuniting the original Avengers is...
With a new line of Avengers waiting to return to the big screens on the next project, a recent report says fans can expect a whopping 60 MCU characters to appear in Avengers 5.
The Next Avengers Movie Might Pull An Endgame on Fans
It has already been five years since we last saw the Avengers team up on the big screen.
Don't get Marvel wrong — they're not done with uniting the superheroes in theaters, no. In fact, a recent report stated that the upcoming Avengers movie may bring back the old MCU characters together – a whopping 60 of them.
Marvel Studios is switching things up in terms of their yearly release plans for their roster of films and series, which may delay the excitement for Avengers 5.
However, the prospect of reuniting the original Avengers is...
- 6/5/2024
- EpicStream
For a while now, the status of Marvel’s next Avengers movie has been in flux. Back in July 2022, Kevin Feige announced that the Multiverse Saga would offer up two major hero team-up movies: Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, and Avengers: Secret Wars. But in the wake of underperforming Phase 4 movies, and Jonathan Majors being dropped as Kang after an assault conviction, the plan changed – The Kang Dynasty is no more, Shang-Chi’s Destin Daniel Cretton stepped down from directing to focus on Shang-Chi 2 instead, and little has moved since then.
Until now. Because, according to Deadline, Marvel is eyeing up Shawn Levy as the man to next assemble the Avengers on screen. The filmmaker is currently hard at work in the final stages of Deadpool & Wolverine, which is gearing up to be a real big box office win – and, as a result, Marvel Studios is said to be keen...
Until now. Because, according to Deadline, Marvel is eyeing up Shawn Levy as the man to next assemble the Avengers on screen. The filmmaker is currently hard at work in the final stages of Deadpool & Wolverine, which is gearing up to be a real big box office win – and, as a result, Marvel Studios is said to be keen...
- 6/5/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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