Disney and Marvel Studios had a tough year in 2023. Many of their movies didn’t do well, and the TV shows got mixed reviews. It was the first time in a while that Disney didn’t have a billion-dollar movie, and Marvel’s “The Marvels” became the lowest-grossing movie in the MCU, not even making $100 million domestically.
Recently, they found out that most of Disney’s movies were on the list of biggest box-office flops, with “The Marvels” losing a staggering $237 million. While it might not seem like much for such a big company, it prompted some big changes.
When ‘The Marvels’ came out, Iger said the studio would prioritize quality over quantity going forward. Brad Winderbaum, head of animation, mentioned they had a new plan, implying not everything in development will be made. Now, Disney’s CEO reiterated to THR what he said six months ago: there will be...
Recently, they found out that most of Disney’s movies were on the list of biggest box-office flops, with “The Marvels” losing a staggering $237 million. While it might not seem like much for such a big company, it prompted some big changes.
When ‘The Marvels’ came out, Iger said the studio would prioritize quality over quantity going forward. Brad Winderbaum, head of animation, mentioned they had a new plan, implying not everything in development will be made. Now, Disney’s CEO reiterated to THR what he said six months ago: there will be...
- 5/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
2023 turned out to be disastrous for Disney and for Marvel Studios. Most of their movies flopped, and TV shows were met with mixed reviews at best. Disney concluded its first year in a long time not having a billion dollar movie, and Marvel Studios concluded the year with ‘The Marvels’ which is officially the lowest-grossing movie in the MCU, and the first movie not to break the $100 million threshold at the domestic box office.
Recently, the list of biggest box-office flops was revealed, and most of Disney movies were on it, with ‘The Marvels’ losing an eye-watering $237 million dollars on a single project. This seems like a drop in the bucket for one of the most powerful entertainment and media companies in the galaxy, but it was enough to prompt some drastic changes.
Back when ‘The Marvels’ was first released, Iger commented how the studio would focus on the quality...
Recently, the list of biggest box-office flops was revealed, and most of Disney movies were on it, with ‘The Marvels’ losing an eye-watering $237 million dollars on a single project. This seems like a drop in the bucket for one of the most powerful entertainment and media companies in the galaxy, but it was enough to prompt some drastic changes.
Back when ‘The Marvels’ was first released, Iger commented how the studio would focus on the quality...
- 5/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel Studios Co-President Louis D’Esposito and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige are addressing the rough patch the studio has been through over the last few years.
“If we just stayed on top, that would have been the worst thing that could have happened to us,” D’Esposito said in an interview with Empire. “We took a little hit, we’re coming back strong.”
He continued, “Maybe when you do too much, you dilute yourself a little bit. We’re not going to do that anymore. We learned our lesson. Maybe two to three films a year and one or two shows, as opposed to doing four films and four shows.”
D’Esposito is talking about “superhero fatigue,” which Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged in today’s earnings call. The plan going forward with Marvel Studios is to release “two good films” a year, possibly three, and cut the number of TV series spinoffs.
“If we just stayed on top, that would have been the worst thing that could have happened to us,” D’Esposito said in an interview with Empire. “We took a little hit, we’re coming back strong.”
He continued, “Maybe when you do too much, you dilute yourself a little bit. We’re not going to do that anymore. We learned our lesson. Maybe two to three films a year and one or two shows, as opposed to doing four films and four shows.”
D’Esposito is talking about “superhero fatigue,” which Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged in today’s earnings call. The plan going forward with Marvel Studios is to release “two good films” a year, possibly three, and cut the number of TV series spinoffs.
- 5/8/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney is reducing the annual slate of Marvel Studios films from around four to two “or a maximum three”, CEO Bob Iger said on Tuesday, echoing previous remarks about a strategy shift in the wake of superhero fatigue.
“We’ve been working hard with the studios to reduce output and focus more on quality; that’s particularly true with Marvel,” Iger told analysts during a Q2 earnings call.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to about two TV series a year instead of what had become four, and reduce our film output from maybe four a year...
“We’ve been working hard with the studios to reduce output and focus more on quality; that’s particularly true with Marvel,” Iger told analysts during a Q2 earnings call.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to about two TV series a year instead of what had become four, and reduce our film output from maybe four a year...
- 5/7/2024
- ScreenDaily
Disney is reducing the annual slate of Marvel Studios films from around four to two “or a maximum three”, CEO Bob Iger said on Tuesday, echoing previous remarks about a strategy shift in the wake of superhero fatigue.
“We’ve been working hard with the studios to reduce output and focus more on quality; that’s particularly true with Marvel,” Iger told analysts during a Q2 earnings call.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to about two TV series a year instead of what had become four, and reduce our film output from maybe four a year...
“We’ve been working hard with the studios to reduce output and focus more on quality; that’s particularly true with Marvel,” Iger told analysts during a Q2 earnings call.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to about two TV series a year instead of what had become four, and reduce our film output from maybe four a year...
- 5/7/2024
- ScreenDaily
How much Marvel is too much? That question has hung over the MCU for more than five years, since Avengers: Endgame gave viewers an easy jumping off point. In that time, Marvel has released 25 movies, TV series, and specials, few of them pleasing all but the most committed fans.
It’s no surprise that, since he came back as Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger has talked several times about reducing MCU output. He hasn’t offered much in the way of specifics until now, but that still raises questions about the franchise’s future success.
Bob Iger Reduces Marvel Output
In a quarterly earnings call described by Variety, Iger clarified the company’s Marvel plan moving forward. “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two,...
It’s no surprise that, since he came back as Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger has talked several times about reducing MCU output. He hasn’t offered much in the way of specifics until now, but that still raises questions about the franchise’s future success.
Bob Iger Reduces Marvel Output
In a quarterly earnings call described by Variety, Iger clarified the company’s Marvel plan moving forward. “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Disney has been trying to get back on track as their acquired properties have taken hits over the years. Marvel Studios is a big brand that audiences have voted against with their wallets lately. With projects like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels underperforming at the box office, many people debated whether superhero fatigue had finally set in. When Bob Iger returned to run the House of Mouse, the CEO had voiced his concerns over the quantity of material that Marvel and Star Wars had been releasing. He had also championed films focusing on story rather than messages.
Iger had long pledged to reduce the number of projects that Marvel and Star Wars produce. According to Variety, in the company’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, the CEO said, “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of...
Iger had long pledged to reduce the number of projects that Marvel and Star Wars produce. According to Variety, in the company’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, the CEO said, “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of...
- 5/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Whether you happen to enjoy Marvel Studios' more recent projects or not, it's hard to argue with the perception that the MCU franchise is far from the unstoppable juggernaut it once was.
With the likes of Eternals, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels underperforming (and receiving mixed/negative reviews), Disney recently decided to implement a "quality over quantity" approach, and CEO Bob Iger has now announced plans to reshape the MCU slate by reducing the studio's annual big and small screen output.
Going forward, we will see no more than 2-3 movies and 2 TV shows per year.
“I’ve been working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus more on quality, that’s particularly true with Marvel,” Iger said during Disney’s fiscal Q2 earnings call. "We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four,...
With the likes of Eternals, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels underperforming (and receiving mixed/negative reviews), Disney recently decided to implement a "quality over quantity" approach, and CEO Bob Iger has now announced plans to reshape the MCU slate by reducing the studio's annual big and small screen output.
Going forward, we will see no more than 2-3 movies and 2 TV shows per year.
“I’ve been working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus more on quality, that’s particularly true with Marvel,” Iger said during Disney’s fiscal Q2 earnings call. "We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four,...
- 5/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney CEO Bob Iger says Marvel will continue its “less is more” strategy, with two TV series released per year and a maximum of three films in cinemas.
Disney head honcho Bob Iger has said in the past that he wants the companies under his banner to operate on a quality-rather-than-quantity basis. It’s something he’s iterated again in a quarterly earnings call with investors, specifying that he wants Marvel Studios to release no more than two or three films a year. It’ll take a similarly restrained approach with its TV output, he’s said.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” Iger said in quotes shared by Variety. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.
Disney head honcho Bob Iger has said in the past that he wants the companies under his banner to operate on a quality-rather-than-quantity basis. It’s something he’s iterated again in a quarterly earnings call with investors, specifying that he wants Marvel Studios to release no more than two or three films a year. It’ll take a similarly restrained approach with its TV output, he’s said.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” Iger said in quotes shared by Variety. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.
- 5/7/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
During the Walt Disney Company earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger answered a question about the issues with Marvel. Recently, Marvel films and shows have declined, with ‘The Marvels’ being a theatrical black eye and loss for the company.
Bob Iger stated they had already thinned out the number of planned shows. Marvel plans to increase quality and reduce output on the number of Marvel films and shows.
Iger also stated that output reduction will mean only two or three Marvel films annually. However, he seemed to lean toward the idea of more sequels, and he kept mentioning “mining IP” regarding films and shows that Disney would release in the future.
When asked about the losses to the studios in the film segment in general, Disney answered that it’s “cyclic” and that they don’t want to talk about one segment in detail, which sounds dismissive and a bit concerning,...
Bob Iger stated they had already thinned out the number of planned shows. Marvel plans to increase quality and reduce output on the number of Marvel films and shows.
Iger also stated that output reduction will mean only two or three Marvel films annually. However, he seemed to lean toward the idea of more sequels, and he kept mentioning “mining IP” regarding films and shows that Disney would release in the future.
When asked about the losses to the studios in the film segment in general, Disney answered that it’s “cyclic” and that they don’t want to talk about one segment in detail, which sounds dismissive and a bit concerning,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Bob Iger wants you to marvel more at his Marvel films and series. To make them better, he’s making fewer.
On Tuesday, the Disney CEO said Marvel is going to decrease its volume to “probably about two TV series a year” and 2-3 movies annually.
“We’ve been working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus on quality,” Iger said on Disney’s fiscal second quarter (Q2) earnings call. “That’s particularly true with Marvel.”
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four, and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two— a maximum of three,” he continued.
Cool, so what you got? Iger said Marvel has “a couple of good films in [2025], and then we’re heading to more ‘Avengers,’ which we’re extremely excited about.”
He says...
On Tuesday, the Disney CEO said Marvel is going to decrease its volume to “probably about two TV series a year” and 2-3 movies annually.
“We’ve been working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus on quality,” Iger said on Disney’s fiscal second quarter (Q2) earnings call. “That’s particularly true with Marvel.”
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four, and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two— a maximum of three,” he continued.
Cool, so what you got? Iger said Marvel has “a couple of good films in [2025], and then we’re heading to more ‘Avengers,’ which we’re extremely excited about.”
He says...
- 5/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company will limit its output of Marvel movies to “two good films” a year — three maximum — from about four and also cut the numbers of TV series spinoffs for the franchise.
Speaking on a conference call with analysts Tuesday after quarterly numbers, Iger took questions about the studio strategy after some high-profile misses led to widespread talk of “superhero fatigue.”
Marvel shows will dip to two series a year from four. He called output “a vestige of basically a desire in the past to increase volume. We are stemmed from a desire in the past to increase volume. We are slowly going to decrease volume.”
Iger said he’s “working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus more on quality” and that “overall I feel great” about how things are shaping up.
Related: Disney Stock Dips As Theme Park Comments Rattle Market...
Speaking on a conference call with analysts Tuesday after quarterly numbers, Iger took questions about the studio strategy after some high-profile misses led to widespread talk of “superhero fatigue.”
Marvel shows will dip to two series a year from four. He called output “a vestige of basically a desire in the past to increase volume. We are stemmed from a desire in the past to increase volume. We are slowly going to decrease volume.”
Iger said he’s “working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus more on quality” and that “overall I feel great” about how things are shaping up.
Related: Disney Stock Dips As Theme Park Comments Rattle Market...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company is shrinking the MCU with a new mission to drop the number of Marvel TV series to two a year and the film output to no more than three movies per year.
Iger said this is part of Disney’s overall strategy to reduce output and focus on quality, a strategy “that’s particularly true with Marvel.”
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” the Disney CEO said during the company’s quarterly earnings call Tuesday. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.”
Iger says Marvel has “a couple of good films in ’25 and then we’re heading to more ‘Avengers,’ which we’re extremely excited about,...
Iger said this is part of Disney’s overall strategy to reduce output and focus on quality, a strategy “that’s particularly true with Marvel.”
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” the Disney CEO said during the company’s quarterly earnings call Tuesday. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.”
Iger says Marvel has “a couple of good films in ’25 and then we’re heading to more ‘Avengers,’ which we’re extremely excited about,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
North.Five.Six has come on to handle international sales of “Dutch & Razzlekahn” and will introduce the project to buyers at Cannes later this month. CAA Media Finance will represent domestic rights.
BAFTA-nominated Jon S. Baird will direct from a screenplay by Logan Miller and Noah Miller. Chloë Grace Moretz, Lewis Pullman and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will star.
Andrew Lazar’s Mad Chance Productions is producing, with Michael Rothstein and Samuel Hall from North.Five.Six executive producing. Production is scheduled to begin this summer.
Based on the 2022 Business Insider article “The $4.5 Billion Question” by Rob Price and Becky Peterson, “Dutch & Razzlekahn” tells the true story of the most expensive heist in history, with Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan (Moretz) and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein (Pullman), relentlessly pursued by the FBI and blackmailed master hacker Carla Vargas (DeBose).
DeBose, who won an Oscar for her role as Anita in “West Side Story,” is...
BAFTA-nominated Jon S. Baird will direct from a screenplay by Logan Miller and Noah Miller. Chloë Grace Moretz, Lewis Pullman and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will star.
Andrew Lazar’s Mad Chance Productions is producing, with Michael Rothstein and Samuel Hall from North.Five.Six executive producing. Production is scheduled to begin this summer.
Based on the 2022 Business Insider article “The $4.5 Billion Question” by Rob Price and Becky Peterson, “Dutch & Razzlekahn” tells the true story of the most expensive heist in history, with Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan (Moretz) and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein (Pullman), relentlessly pursued by the FBI and blackmailed master hacker Carla Vargas (DeBose).
DeBose, who won an Oscar for her role as Anita in “West Side Story,” is...
- 5/6/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
The Mandalorian Star Giancarlo Esposito Reveals He's Joining the MCU - Main Image
Giancarlo Esposito recently revealed that he is finally joining the MCU sooner than we may expect.
For years, fans have been clamoring for The Mandalorian actor to join the franchise since he has been associated with various fan casts in several iconic Marvel roles such as Professor X.
Fortunately, it looks like it is finally happening soon although the type of role that he might play could be unexpected for some fans.
Also Read: Hugh Jackman Reveals He Almost Wore Comic-Accurate Costume in The Wolverine
Giancarlo Esposito is Joining the MCU 'Sooner Rather Than Later'
In a recent convention appearance, Esposito revealed that he is set to make an appearance in an MCU project.
While he didn't provide details regarding the role that he will play, he teased that it will happen "sooner rather than later" and...
Giancarlo Esposito recently revealed that he is finally joining the MCU sooner than we may expect.
For years, fans have been clamoring for The Mandalorian actor to join the franchise since he has been associated with various fan casts in several iconic Marvel roles such as Professor X.
Fortunately, it looks like it is finally happening soon although the type of role that he might play could be unexpected for some fans.
Also Read: Hugh Jackman Reveals He Almost Wore Comic-Accurate Costume in The Wolverine
Giancarlo Esposito is Joining the MCU 'Sooner Rather Than Later'
In a recent convention appearance, Esposito revealed that he is set to make an appearance in an MCU project.
While he didn't provide details regarding the role that he will play, he teased that it will happen "sooner rather than later" and...
- 5/6/2024
- EpicStream
Marvel has plenty of projects bound to be released in the next few years, and we know that most of these projects have been stuck in a sort of limbo due to the historic SAG-AFTRA strike that paralyzed the whole industry as a whole, causing plenty of projects to be both delayed or altogether canceled.
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
‘Blade’ had hellish production so far, and it was delayed who knows how many times. The most recent rumors indicate that the movie will be delayed once again. This time from November 7, 2025 release to unspecified 2026 release.
My personal ranking for MCU...
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
‘Blade’ had hellish production so far, and it was delayed who knows how many times. The most recent rumors indicate that the movie will be delayed once again. This time from November 7, 2025 release to unspecified 2026 release.
My personal ranking for MCU...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel has a bunch of upcoming projects, and many of them got caught in the mess of the big industry strike. This strike caused delays or even cancellations for lots of projects.
One of the highly anticipated Marvel movies, ‘Blade,’ was already facing issues even before the strikes. It’s a reboot of the famous ‘Blade’ trilogy, focusing on Eric Brooks, a well-known vampire hunter from the comics.
‘Blade’ has faced a rocky production journey with numerous delays. The latest rumors suggest that the film will be postponed yet again, shifting its release date from November 7, 2025, to an unspecified date in 2026.
My personal ranking for MCU 2025:
1) Daredevil: Born Again
2) Fantastic Four
3) Thunderbolts
4) Ironheart
5) Captain America: Brave New World
6) Wonder Man
Suspect Zombies, Eyes of Wakanda and What If…? s3 may release next year so expect that ranking to change.
— Alex P. (@AlexFromCC) May 3, 2024
In 2019, Mahershala Ali showed interest in portraying Blade,...
One of the highly anticipated Marvel movies, ‘Blade,’ was already facing issues even before the strikes. It’s a reboot of the famous ‘Blade’ trilogy, focusing on Eric Brooks, a well-known vampire hunter from the comics.
‘Blade’ has faced a rocky production journey with numerous delays. The latest rumors suggest that the film will be postponed yet again, shifting its release date from November 7, 2025, to an unspecified date in 2026.
My personal ranking for MCU 2025:
1) Daredevil: Born Again
2) Fantastic Four
3) Thunderbolts
4) Ironheart
5) Captain America: Brave New World
6) Wonder Man
Suspect Zombies, Eyes of Wakanda and What If…? s3 may release next year so expect that ranking to change.
— Alex P. (@AlexFromCC) May 3, 2024
In 2019, Mahershala Ali showed interest in portraying Blade,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Giancarlo Esposito stirred excitement recently by expressing his interest in joining the MCU as Professor X, albeit without the wheelchair, citing his age. This sparked debate among fans, with some still hoping for Patrick Stewart’s return despite his character’s apparent demise in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
However, during a panel at Ccxp’s Thunder Stage, Esposito revealed his involvement in a Marvel project but clarified that he won’t be portraying Professor X.
Esposito emphasizes that his upcoming role will arrive sooner rather than later, teasing fans with promises of something “better than you can imagine.” With the current MCU release schedule, only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is slated for this year, leaving speculation open for Esposito’s potential involvement, perhaps as a variant of an existing character or an original creation. However, it’s more probable that his appearance will be in a 2025 release, considering...
However, during a panel at Ccxp’s Thunder Stage, Esposito revealed his involvement in a Marvel project but clarified that he won’t be portraying Professor X.
Esposito emphasizes that his upcoming role will arrive sooner rather than later, teasing fans with promises of something “better than you can imagine.” With the current MCU release schedule, only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is slated for this year, leaving speculation open for Esposito’s potential involvement, perhaps as a variant of an existing character or an original creation. However, it’s more probable that his appearance will be in a 2025 release, considering...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Recently Giancarlo Esposito made headlines when he claimed that he would like to appear as Professor X in the MCU, but without the wheelchair, as he isn’t that old. Fans were divided on the matter since some still harbor hope that Patrick Stewart will be the MCU’s primary Charles Xavier despite him being killed during the events of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
Now during a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp Esposito confirmed that he will be appearing in the Marvel project, but also made it clear it’s not as Professor X.
Esposito claims that this role is different that it will come sooner rather than later, and that fans can expect something “better than you can imagine.” Knowing the MCU release schedule, the only movie being released this year is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ so we can’t exactly rule out that Esposito might be appearing in that production,...
Now during a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp Esposito confirmed that he will be appearing in the Marvel project, but also made it clear it’s not as Professor X.
Esposito claims that this role is different that it will come sooner rather than later, and that fans can expect something “better than you can imagine.” Knowing the MCU release schedule, the only movie being released this year is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ so we can’t exactly rule out that Esposito might be appearing in that production,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
To celebrate the releae of Chief of Station, the new action film opening in US cinemas this weekend, we sat down with star Olga Kurylenko to find out about her latest action-packed endeavour alongside The Dark Knight star Aaron Eckhart and Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike).
Former CIA European Station Chief Ben’s world comes crumbling down after his wife, a former operative, dies in a terrible accident. After receiving cryptic intel that his wife’s death might not have been an accident, Ben heads back into the shadowy underworld of Eastern Europe, teaming up with a former adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew about his wife and the agency he worked at for more than 20 years.
Chatting to us about the new film, Kurylenko chats about re-teaming with director Jesse V. Johnson and the trust they have built up over their previous films, why...
Former CIA European Station Chief Ben’s world comes crumbling down after his wife, a former operative, dies in a terrible accident. After receiving cryptic intel that his wife’s death might not have been an accident, Ben heads back into the shadowy underworld of Eastern Europe, teaming up with a former adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew about his wife and the agency he worked at for more than 20 years.
Chatting to us about the new film, Kurylenko chats about re-teaming with director Jesse V. Johnson and the trust they have built up over their previous films, why...
- 5/3/2024
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Fantastic Four Casts Cruella Star Paul Walter Hauser in Mystery Role - Main Image
The Fantastic Four has added another talent to its growing ensemble as Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser has joined the cast.
The highly-anticipated MCU film is set to finally begin production this summer ahead of its release next year. The casting for the First Family was also unveiled by Marvel Studios last Valentine's Day.
Also Read: Thunderbolts Star Olga Kurylenko Plays Coy on the MCU Movie's Title Change
Paul Walter Hauser Joins Marvel's The Fantastic Four
Reports have confirmed that Hauser is joining the cast of The Fantastic Four. The details regarding the role that he is playing are currently under wraps.
The Emmy-winning actor is joining the star-studded ensemble that already includes Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Ebon-Moss Bachrach (Ben Grimm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Julia Garner (Silver Surfer).
Hauser...
The Fantastic Four has added another talent to its growing ensemble as Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser has joined the cast.
The highly-anticipated MCU film is set to finally begin production this summer ahead of its release next year. The casting for the First Family was also unveiled by Marvel Studios last Valentine's Day.
Also Read: Thunderbolts Star Olga Kurylenko Plays Coy on the MCU Movie's Title Change
Paul Walter Hauser Joins Marvel's The Fantastic Four
Reports have confirmed that Hauser is joining the cast of The Fantastic Four. The details regarding the role that he is playing are currently under wraps.
The Emmy-winning actor is joining the star-studded ensemble that already includes Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Ebon-Moss Bachrach (Ben Grimm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Julia Garner (Silver Surfer).
Hauser...
- 5/3/2024
- EpicStream
Marvel had a rough year in 2023. Many of its properties underperformed, and they lost their big villain due to Jonathan Majors being fired. Looking forward to their upcoming slate, comic fans have been excited about some of the studio’s projects over the next few years. Will these films help Marvel regain control? The upcoming Thunderbolts film has been one that fanboys have been hoping to see since the MCU started. With some recent news about the property coming up, it seems like the right time to break down what we know about the production.
Who Are The Thunderbolts?
The team first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1997 in an issue of The Incredible Hulk. They seemed to be a new group of superheroes that had arrived on the scene and gained acclaim very quickly. The reader was informed that the group was actually a group of supervillains led by Baron Zemo.
Who Are The Thunderbolts?
The team first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1997 in an issue of The Incredible Hulk. They seemed to be a new group of superheroes that had arrived on the scene and gained acclaim very quickly. The reader was informed that the group was actually a group of supervillains led by Baron Zemo.
- 5/2/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
In March 2019, Marvel Studios regained the film rights to X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool after Disney acquired Fox for $71.3 billion.
These characters are set to be incorporated into the MCU. In October 2020, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ films were labeled as “Marvel Legacy films” on Disney+. Notably, Patrick Stewart reprised his role as an alternate Professor X in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ and Kelsey Grammer returned as Beast in ‘The Marvels.’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ will bring Deadpool and Wolverine, played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, respectively, into the MCU continuity. As time passes, it becomes more evident that we are approaching the reboot. Therefore, we’ve compiled everything we know so far.
The studio is said to be seeking a mix of drama and comedy
Very little is known about the upcoming project’s plot, but the studio has recently ramped up its search for a writer.
These characters are set to be incorporated into the MCU. In October 2020, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ films were labeled as “Marvel Legacy films” on Disney+. Notably, Patrick Stewart reprised his role as an alternate Professor X in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ and Kelsey Grammer returned as Beast in ‘The Marvels.’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ will bring Deadpool and Wolverine, played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, respectively, into the MCU continuity. As time passes, it becomes more evident that we are approaching the reboot. Therefore, we’ve compiled everything we know so far.
The studio is said to be seeking a mix of drama and comedy
Very little is known about the upcoming project’s plot, but the studio has recently ramped up its search for a writer.
- 5/2/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
In March 2019, Marvel Studios regained the film rights to X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool after Disney’s acquisition of Fox for $71.3 billion.
These characters are planned to be integrated into the MCU. In October 2020, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ films were rebranded as “Marvel Legacy films” on Disney+. Notably, Patrick Stewart already reprised his role as an alternate Professor X in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and Kelsey Grammer returned as Beast in ‘The Marvels’. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ will bring Deadpool and Wolverine, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, respectively, into the MCU continuity. Now it’s quite obvious that we are getting closer to the reboot as months pass, so we decided to cover everything we know about.
The studio is reportedly looking for a balance between drama and comedy
Next to nothing is known about the plot of the upcoming project, but we do know...
These characters are planned to be integrated into the MCU. In October 2020, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ films were rebranded as “Marvel Legacy films” on Disney+. Notably, Patrick Stewart already reprised his role as an alternate Professor X in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and Kelsey Grammer returned as Beast in ‘The Marvels’. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ will bring Deadpool and Wolverine, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, respectively, into the MCU continuity. Now it’s quite obvious that we are getting closer to the reboot as months pass, so we decided to cover everything we know about.
The studio is reportedly looking for a balance between drama and comedy
Next to nothing is known about the plot of the upcoming project, but we do know...
- 5/2/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Back in March, Florence Pugh announced that cameras were officially rolling on Thunderbolts by sharing a video from the set to her Instagram page.
The brief clip highlighted Pugh's updated outfit, a first look at Yelena Belova taking aim on one of the monitors, and the movie's official logo on the back of a chair, which appeared to reveal the addition of an asterisk to the title.
Marvel Studios later shared the video, confirming that the supervillain movie will now officially be known as Thunderbolts*.
What does this signify? There are several theories, the most popular of which speculates that Thunderbolts* is actually going to be a Dark Avengers movie. Kevin Feige did address the title change during CinemaCon last month, but said we'd have to wait until the film was in theaters to find out what it means.
Olga Kurylenko - who will reprise her Black Widow role as...
The brief clip highlighted Pugh's updated outfit, a first look at Yelena Belova taking aim on one of the monitors, and the movie's official logo on the back of a chair, which appeared to reveal the addition of an asterisk to the title.
Marvel Studios later shared the video, confirming that the supervillain movie will now officially be known as Thunderbolts*.
What does this signify? There are several theories, the most popular of which speculates that Thunderbolts* is actually going to be a Dark Avengers movie. Kevin Feige did address the title change during CinemaCon last month, but said we'd have to wait until the film was in theaters to find out what it means.
Olga Kurylenko - who will reprise her Black Widow role as...
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Thunderbolts Star Olga Kurylenko Plays Coy on the MCU Movie's Title Change - Main Image
Thunderbolts* star Olga Kurylenko recently addressed the title change on the upcoming MCU movie.
Last month, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that the movie's title had been changed as an asterisk had been added at the end of the name.
However, they didn't share any explanation regarding why the asterisk was added, but it has prompted a lot of theories and speculations among fans as they try to figure out the meaning behind it.
Also Read: Josh Brolin Gets Candid on His Deadpool and Wolverine Absence
Thunderbolts* Star Olga Kurylenko Opens Up About the Title Change
In an interview, Kurylenko, who is set to reprise the role of Taskmaster in Thunderbolts*, was asked about the addition of the asterisk in the title and whether she can share some details about the change.
As expected,...
Thunderbolts* star Olga Kurylenko recently addressed the title change on the upcoming MCU movie.
Last month, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that the movie's title had been changed as an asterisk had been added at the end of the name.
However, they didn't share any explanation regarding why the asterisk was added, but it has prompted a lot of theories and speculations among fans as they try to figure out the meaning behind it.
Also Read: Josh Brolin Gets Candid on His Deadpool and Wolverine Absence
Thunderbolts* Star Olga Kurylenko Opens Up About the Title Change
In an interview, Kurylenko, who is set to reprise the role of Taskmaster in Thunderbolts*, was asked about the addition of the asterisk in the title and whether she can share some details about the change.
As expected,...
- 5/2/2024
- EpicStream
Captain America: Brave New World, or Captain America 4, is going to mark the return of several characters from The Incredible Hulk. Liv Tyler, who played the role of Betty Ross in the 2008 film is also confirmed to reprise her role in Anthony Mackie’s next MCU feature. According to the latest rumors, Tyler will only be there in the film for the post-credits scene.
Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
If the rumors are to be believed, the post-credits scene will center around the “funeral” of Betty’s father Thaddeus Ross, who will be played by Harrison Ford in the upcoming film. The late William Hurt played the role of Thaddeus Ross in the past MCU films. As Ford’s Ross is expected to play a central role in Captain America 4, the rumor has many fans concerned about the character.
What do the rumors state about Thaddeus Ross’ fate in Captain America 4?...
Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
If the rumors are to be believed, the post-credits scene will center around the “funeral” of Betty’s father Thaddeus Ross, who will be played by Harrison Ford in the upcoming film. The late William Hurt played the role of Thaddeus Ross in the past MCU films. As Ford’s Ross is expected to play a central role in Captain America 4, the rumor has many fans concerned about the character.
What do the rumors state about Thaddeus Ross’ fate in Captain America 4?...
- 5/1/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Julia Louis-Dreyfus was one of the main attractions of the hit NBC series Seinfeld. The brainchild of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, many of its storylines were inspired by real-life experiences of Seinfeld’s life. The series ran for 9 successful seasons and is considered one of the most influential sitcoms of all time.
A still from Seinfeld
The show in total consisted of 180 episodes throughout its entire run and while the makers pulled off some risky one-liners and jokes through them, one episode proved to be too extreme for the cast and they had to pull the plug on the episode. The details of that episode titled The Bet have been released online and one can understand why they did not go forward with the episode.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Was Against Going Forward With Seinfeld Episode The Bet Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s rejection of one controversial Seinfeld episode led to its cancellation
Jerry Seinfeld...
A still from Seinfeld
The show in total consisted of 180 episodes throughout its entire run and while the makers pulled off some risky one-liners and jokes through them, one episode proved to be too extreme for the cast and they had to pull the plug on the episode. The details of that episode titled The Bet have been released online and one can understand why they did not go forward with the episode.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Was Against Going Forward With Seinfeld Episode The Bet Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s rejection of one controversial Seinfeld episode led to its cancellation
Jerry Seinfeld...
- 4/30/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Actor Harrison Ford plays Marvel Studios 'Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross', aka 'Red Hulk', replacing late actor William Hurt in the upcoming live-action superhero features "Captain America: New World Order" and "Thunderbolts":
"...'General Thaddeus E. 'Thunderbolt' Ross (aka 'Red Hulk') is a United States military officer, the father of 'Betty Ross', ex-father-in-law of 'Glenn Talbot', father-in-law of 'Bruce Banner'…
“…and the head of the gamma bomb project that turned Banner into the 'Hulk'.
"After the creation of the Hulk, Ross pursues the creature with a growing obsession, and, after learning that Banner and the Hulk are one and the same, Ross hunts Banner as well.
"In 2008, Ross was transformed into the Red Hulk to better combat his nemesis..."
Cast of the new film also includes Anthony Mackie as 'Sam Wilson'/'Captain America', Danny Ramirez as 'Joaquín Torres'/'Falcon', Tim Blake Nelson as 'Samuel Sterns'/'Leader'...
...Carl Lumbly as 'Isaiah Bradley...
"...'General Thaddeus E. 'Thunderbolt' Ross (aka 'Red Hulk') is a United States military officer, the father of 'Betty Ross', ex-father-in-law of 'Glenn Talbot', father-in-law of 'Bruce Banner'…
“…and the head of the gamma bomb project that turned Banner into the 'Hulk'.
"After the creation of the Hulk, Ross pursues the creature with a growing obsession, and, after learning that Banner and the Hulk are one and the same, Ross hunts Banner as well.
"In 2008, Ross was transformed into the Red Hulk to better combat his nemesis..."
Cast of the new film also includes Anthony Mackie as 'Sam Wilson'/'Captain America', Danny Ramirez as 'Joaquín Torres'/'Falcon', Tim Blake Nelson as 'Samuel Sterns'/'Leader'...
...Carl Lumbly as 'Isaiah Bradley...
- 4/25/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The recent ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer has been released, showcasing nods to comic storylines and numerous cameos set to appear in the movie.
The film follows Deadpool as he returns to his crime-fighting ways after being recruited by the Tva to prevent his reality from collapsing. Wade tries to convince Wolverine to join him, but judging by the trailer, Wolverine is hesitant. The movie will introduce Cassandra Nova as the main villain, and continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The movie supposedly occurs in the Void, a realm outside space and time introduced in the ‘Loki’ series. Among various references and Easter eggs, fans have noticed another recurring issue – this marks the eighth movie to overlook a glaring omission: the massive Celestial hand protruding from the planet.
Marvel has faced criticism for repeatedly ignoring the fate of the Celestial Tiamut, which was destroyed and trapped in the ocean in the 2021 film ‘Eternals.
The film follows Deadpool as he returns to his crime-fighting ways after being recruited by the Tva to prevent his reality from collapsing. Wade tries to convince Wolverine to join him, but judging by the trailer, Wolverine is hesitant. The movie will introduce Cassandra Nova as the main villain, and continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The movie supposedly occurs in the Void, a realm outside space and time introduced in the ‘Loki’ series. Among various references and Easter eggs, fans have noticed another recurring issue – this marks the eighth movie to overlook a glaring omission: the massive Celestial hand protruding from the planet.
Marvel has faced criticism for repeatedly ignoring the fate of the Celestial Tiamut, which was destroyed and trapped in the ocean in the 2021 film ‘Eternals.
- 4/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer recently dropped, and we’ve seen everything from nods to comic storylines to an overwhelming amount of cameos about to appear in the movie.
The movie sees Deadpool as he is set to return to his crime-fighting tendencies after he is recruited by the Tva to stop his reality from collapsing. Wade will attempt to talk Wolverine into helping him, but judging by the trailer Wolverine will be more than reluctant. The movie will introduce Cassandra Nova to the MCU as the primary villain as well as continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The movie apparently takes place in the Void, a realm outside of space and time introduced in the ‘Loki’ series, and among other references and easter eggs, fans noticed one more thing – this is the eighth movie not to address the giant, literally giant elephant in the room – massive Celestial hand sticking out the planet.
The movie sees Deadpool as he is set to return to his crime-fighting tendencies after he is recruited by the Tva to stop his reality from collapsing. Wade will attempt to talk Wolverine into helping him, but judging by the trailer Wolverine will be more than reluctant. The movie will introduce Cassandra Nova to the MCU as the primary villain as well as continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The movie apparently takes place in the Void, a realm outside of space and time introduced in the ‘Loki’ series, and among other references and easter eggs, fans noticed one more thing – this is the eighth movie not to address the giant, literally giant elephant in the room – massive Celestial hand sticking out the planet.
- 4/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Being the threequel in the Deadpool film series and the sole MCU release for the year, there has been significant anticipation surrounding Deadpool & Wolverine. However, despite the anticipation, fans are expressing dissatisfaction with the upcoming Marvel film for overlooking a significant aspect of the MCU.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel has consistently ignored the fate of the Celestial Tiamut, destroyed and trapped in the ocean in the 2021 film. Despite the massive celestial body protruding from the ocean, it has received little mention in the previous films, leading to fan dissatisfaction with the studio’s persistent neglect of this aspect of the franchise.
Marvel Has Remained Silent on Celestial Body in the Post-Eternals Releases
The 2021 Marvel film introduced the immortal beings in the MCU, who have covertly inhabited Earth for millennia, preparing for the emergence of a new Celestial. However, they eventually decide to save...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel has consistently ignored the fate of the Celestial Tiamut, destroyed and trapped in the ocean in the 2021 film. Despite the massive celestial body protruding from the ocean, it has received little mention in the previous films, leading to fan dissatisfaction with the studio’s persistent neglect of this aspect of the franchise.
Marvel Has Remained Silent on Celestial Body in the Post-Eternals Releases
The 2021 Marvel film introduced the immortal beings in the MCU, who have covertly inhabited Earth for millennia, preparing for the emergence of a new Celestial. However, they eventually decide to save...
- 4/23/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Wyatt Russell debuted in the MCU as John Walker/ US Agent in 2021’s The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. The character became the US government’s answer for Steve Rogers’ replacement as Captain America. John Walker was a great addition to the MCU as his complex and divisive position within the show created a lot of interesting chatter among audiences.
Wyatt Russell as John Walker/ US Agent in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Russell gave a believable performance as a committed soldier who has been thrust into the limelight and has been bestowed with an incredible honor. While some fans see him as an antagonistic figure in the show, Walker’s divisiveness is actually its true strength as it signifies what it really means to be Captain America.
Wyatt Russell’s John Walker Elevates the Legacy of Steve Rogers’ Captain America
Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger
After Avengers: Endgame,...
Wyatt Russell as John Walker/ US Agent in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Russell gave a believable performance as a committed soldier who has been thrust into the limelight and has been bestowed with an incredible honor. While some fans see him as an antagonistic figure in the show, Walker’s divisiveness is actually its true strength as it signifies what it really means to be Captain America.
Wyatt Russell’s John Walker Elevates the Legacy of Steve Rogers’ Captain America
Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger
After Avengers: Endgame,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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
The upcoming Marvel film Captain America: Brave New World is “10 times bigger” than the Disney+ series that teed it up, says Anthony Mackie.
Previewing his big-screen debut as Cap (currently due out Feb. 14, 2025), Mackie told EW.com, “One of the biggest conversations we had from the beginning was for this not to be Falcon and the Winter Soldier — Part 2, for this to be its own movie with its own story, with its own characters.”
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Previewing his big-screen debut as Cap (currently due out Feb. 14, 2025), Mackie told EW.com, “One of the biggest conversations we had from the beginning was for this not to be Falcon and the Winter Soldier — Part 2, for this to be its own movie with its own story, with its own characters.”
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- 4/15/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
We all know that Kurt Russell is a true acting legend. The legendary actor made a name for himself as Dexter Riley in films such as The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969), Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972), and The Strongest Man in the World (1975), and later continued the success by starring in John Carpenter’s films as hero-turned-robber Snake Plissken in Escape from New York (1981), its sequel Escape from L.A. (1996), the horror film The Thing (1982), and the kung-fu comedy action film Big Trouble in Little China (1986). And while this is just a fraction of Russell’s amazing roles, it is a good indication of how big of a star he was in the 1970s and 1980s.
But, another member of his family, his son Wyatt Russell, is also becoming a popular acting name since his appearance as John Walker / U.S. Agent in the The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) series.
But, another member of his family, his son Wyatt Russell, is also becoming a popular acting name since his appearance as John Walker / U.S. Agent in the The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) series.
- 4/14/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Hollywood star Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt Russell starred in the Monsterverse TV series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The father-son duo portrayed different phases of the character Lee Shaw, a former U.S. Army colonel entangled in monster investigations. While the 73-year-old actor portrayed the elder Lee Shaw, the Overlord actor embodied the character in his younger years.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Reflecting on his experience of acting alongside his son in the same role, Russell admitted to observing his son’s performance and evaluating it as some of his best work. He also shared that it even compelled him to raise the bar for his own performance.
Kurt Russell Found Inspiration In His Son’s Performance
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters focuses on half-siblings Cate and Kentaro Randa on their journey to uncover their father’s ties to Monarch, the organization known for monitoring Titans like Godzilla. Spanning generations, the...
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Reflecting on his experience of acting alongside his son in the same role, Russell admitted to observing his son’s performance and evaluating it as some of his best work. He also shared that it even compelled him to raise the bar for his own performance.
Kurt Russell Found Inspiration In His Son’s Performance
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters focuses on half-siblings Cate and Kentaro Randa on their journey to uncover their father’s ties to Monarch, the organization known for monitoring Titans like Godzilla. Spanning generations, the...
- 4/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
While his tenure at Warner Bros. as the supervisor of the now-dismantled Dceu was a choppy and controversial one, many fans of comic book films cannot deny Zack Snyder’s influence on this genre of entertainment was monumental during the peak of superhero cinema.
In fact, it wouldn’t be farfetched to say that he was a visionary who took risks, even if they didn’t pay off all too well.
Zack Snyder at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
But when it comes to inspiring his peers in the industry, he did so with amazing intensity. This becomes even more evident as in the past, The Russo Brothers revealed how the release of Batman Vs Superman became an inspiration for them to execute the deconstruction plan of the MCU with Captain America: Civil War.
Zack Snyder Inspired The Russo Brothers To Switch Lanes And Create Captain America: Civil War...
In fact, it wouldn’t be farfetched to say that he was a visionary who took risks, even if they didn’t pay off all too well.
Zack Snyder at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
But when it comes to inspiring his peers in the industry, he did so with amazing intensity. This becomes even more evident as in the past, The Russo Brothers revealed how the release of Batman Vs Superman became an inspiration for them to execute the deconstruction plan of the MCU with Captain America: Civil War.
Zack Snyder Inspired The Russo Brothers To Switch Lanes And Create Captain America: Civil War...
- 4/14/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
While playing the same character at different ages as his real-life son Wyatt Russell in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Kurt Russell admitted after watching Wyatt at work that he realized just how good of a performance his son was delivering, and he’d better bring his own A-game to match it.
Russell was joined on Deadline’s Contenders Television panel by VFX supervisor Sean Konrad and composer Leopold Ross to discuss the Apple TV+ and Legendary Television series – a prequel to the big-screen Monsterverse movies featuring Godzilla and King Kong. He said had the chance to take a good, long look at Wyatt’s acting chops while the two were shooting on parallel schedules.
“We were doing two different crews and I said, ‘I’m going to go check out and see Wyatt’s group was doing,’ ” Kurt recalled. “It was fascinating for me because for the first time, this...
Russell was joined on Deadline’s Contenders Television panel by VFX supervisor Sean Konrad and composer Leopold Ross to discuss the Apple TV+ and Legendary Television series – a prequel to the big-screen Monsterverse movies featuring Godzilla and King Kong. He said had the chance to take a good, long look at Wyatt’s acting chops while the two were shooting on parallel schedules.
“We were doing two different crews and I said, ‘I’m going to go check out and see Wyatt’s group was doing,’ ” Kurt recalled. “It was fascinating for me because for the first time, this...
- 4/13/2024
- by Scott Huver
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Several weeks back, Florence Pugh led us through the ‘Thunderbolts*’ set and showcased her new costume. At one point in the movie, a chair can be seen with the new logo of the movie. Fans were quick to notice that the new logo had an asterisk, but most attributed this to being in some way related to production.
Then came this year’s CinemaCon, during which Feige presented both the new logo and confirmed the title change, saying that the asterisk will be explained later but not before the movie releases.
Yesterday, Atlanta_filming posted a now-deleted Instagram post in which it refers to ‘Thunderbolts*’ as ‘Thunderbolts* Part 1.’
Many fans are now theorizing that the asterisk is actually hiding the fact that Thunderbolts will be a series of movies instead of just a standalone movie meant to introduce the team to the MCU.
The nature of the Instagram post is truly weird,...
Then came this year’s CinemaCon, during which Feige presented both the new logo and confirmed the title change, saying that the asterisk will be explained later but not before the movie releases.
Yesterday, Atlanta_filming posted a now-deleted Instagram post in which it refers to ‘Thunderbolts*’ as ‘Thunderbolts* Part 1.’
Many fans are now theorizing that the asterisk is actually hiding the fact that Thunderbolts will be a series of movies instead of just a standalone movie meant to introduce the team to the MCU.
The nature of the Instagram post is truly weird,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Secret Behind Mysterious ‘Thunderbolts*’ Asterisk May Have Been Solved Indicating Movie’s Future
A few weeks ago, Florence Pugh gave us a tour of the ‘Thunderbolts*’ movie set and showed off her new costume. In one scene, there’s a chair with the movie’s new logo. Fans spotted an asterisk in the logo, thinking it might be part of the production.
At CinemaCon this year, Feige showed the new logo and announced the title change. He mentioned the asterisk would be clarified after the movie’s release.
Yesterday, Atlanta_filming shared an Instagram post, now deleted, where they called ‘Thunderbolts‘ ‘Thunderbolts Part 1.’
Now, many fans are guessing that the asterisk hints that Thunderbolts might not be just one movie but a series. They think it won’t just introduce the team but will lead to more movies in the MCU.
The Instagram post is strange because why would they refer to the movie so specifically? Especially when it hasn’t even come...
At CinemaCon this year, Feige showed the new logo and announced the title change. He mentioned the asterisk would be clarified after the movie’s release.
Yesterday, Atlanta_filming shared an Instagram post, now deleted, where they called ‘Thunderbolts‘ ‘Thunderbolts Part 1.’
Now, many fans are guessing that the asterisk hints that Thunderbolts might not be just one movie but a series. They think it won’t just introduce the team but will lead to more movies in the MCU.
The Instagram post is strange because why would they refer to the movie so specifically? Especially when it hasn’t even come...
- 4/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Kevin Feige Confirms Title Change for Thunderbolts Movie - Main Image
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed the slight title change for the upcoming MCU film Thunderbolts.
A few weeks ago, a behind-the-scenes video featuring Florence Pugh from the set in Atlanta was released confirming that production has finally started and hyped up the fans who are looking forward to the film.
However, fans also noticed a seemingly slight title change to the film as they noticed that an asterisk has been added and it made them wonder whether that is now the official title.
Also Read: Captain America 4 Photos Reveal First Look at Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross
Thunderbolts* is Now the Official Title of the MCU Team-Up Movie
As reported by ComicBook.com, Feige confirmed during Disney's CinemaCon presentation that Thunderbolts* is now the official title of the MCU movie.
He explained that the addition of the...
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed the slight title change for the upcoming MCU film Thunderbolts.
A few weeks ago, a behind-the-scenes video featuring Florence Pugh from the set in Atlanta was released confirming that production has finally started and hyped up the fans who are looking forward to the film.
However, fans also noticed a seemingly slight title change to the film as they noticed that an asterisk has been added and it made them wonder whether that is now the official title.
Also Read: Captain America 4 Photos Reveal First Look at Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross
Thunderbolts* is Now the Official Title of the MCU Team-Up Movie
As reported by ComicBook.com, Feige confirmed during Disney's CinemaCon presentation that Thunderbolts* is now the official title of the MCU movie.
He explained that the addition of the...
- 4/12/2024
- EpicStream
At this year’s CinemaCon, Marvel Studios had a big presentation. They showed clips from ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ and mentioned a few other projects briefly. Kevin Feige confirmed that ‘Thunderbolts*’ had officially changed its name and revealed the new logo for the movie, but he hinted that there’s more to discuss about the asterisk later on.
Even though ‘Fantastic Four’ has been a hot topic lately, especially with Julia Garner’s casting as a female Silver Surfer, the project got only a brief mention. Feige confirmed that the movie will be shot in IMAX and revealed that filming starts in two months, confirming many rumors.
The project faced several delays because of the SAG-AFTRA strike, but the cast was finalized relatively recently. Pedro Pascal will play Reed Richards, while Vanessa Kirby will portray Sue Storm. Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn are set...
Even though ‘Fantastic Four’ has been a hot topic lately, especially with Julia Garner’s casting as a female Silver Surfer, the project got only a brief mention. Feige confirmed that the movie will be shot in IMAX and revealed that filming starts in two months, confirming many rumors.
The project faced several delays because of the SAG-AFTRA strike, but the cast was finalized relatively recently. Pedro Pascal will play Reed Richards, while Vanessa Kirby will portray Sue Storm. Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn are set...
- 4/12/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
This year’s CinemaCon delivered in a huge way, Marvel Studios presentation showcased clips related to ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and some other projects were also briefly mentioned.
Kevin Feige confirmed that ‘Thunderbolts*’ officially changed the name and showcased the new logo of the movie, but according to his words, we’re going to discuss the asterisk later.
Despite the ‘Fantastic Four’ being the most talked about project in the last few days, due to Julia Garner being cast as a female version of Silver Surfer, the project was only briefly mentioned when Feige confirmed that the movie will be shot in IMAX. He also revealed that the filming commences in 2 months, confirming most of the rumors.
The project was delayed quite a few times due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, and the cast was relatively recently locked on. Pedro Pascal will be MCU’s new Reed Richards,...
Kevin Feige confirmed that ‘Thunderbolts*’ officially changed the name and showcased the new logo of the movie, but according to his words, we’re going to discuss the asterisk later.
Despite the ‘Fantastic Four’ being the most talked about project in the last few days, due to Julia Garner being cast as a female version of Silver Surfer, the project was only briefly mentioned when Feige confirmed that the movie will be shot in IMAX. He also revealed that the filming commences in 2 months, confirming most of the rumors.
The project was delayed quite a few times due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, and the cast was relatively recently locked on. Pedro Pascal will be MCU’s new Reed Richards,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Disney entertained the CinemaCon crowd in Las Vegas on Thursday with 75 minutes of footage including big crowd-pleasers Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, and Alien: Romulus, and an appearance by Dwayne Johnson to promote Moana 2.
Fresh from a victorious boardroom battle for CEO Bob Iger and on the back of a year when Disney ceded its box office throne to Universal, the pressure was on the studio to bring the goods at its presentation – and it delivered with a rousing roster of peeks at 2024 tentpoles and one from the 2025 pipeline.
Barry Jenkins also appeared on stage at The Colosseum...
Fresh from a victorious boardroom battle for CEO Bob Iger and on the back of a year when Disney ceded its box office throne to Universal, the pressure was on the studio to bring the goods at its presentation – and it delivered with a rousing roster of peeks at 2024 tentpoles and one from the 2025 pipeline.
Barry Jenkins also appeared on stage at The Colosseum...
- 4/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
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Disney is bringing more than emotional teenagers to CinemaCon 2024, with Marvel Studios ready to unleash superheroes on an already riled-up crowd. In addition to teasing the audience with footage from Deadpool and Wolverine, an F-bomb-dropping Kevin Feige introduced Anthony Mackie to give CinemaCon a taste of Captain America: Brave New World.
Before covering the CinemaCon stage with stars and stripes (metaphorically), Feige added that production on Fantastic Four will start in a few months and confirms that the title of Thunderbolts* does include an asterisk. As for why that is, Feige isn’t about to spill the beans. “We don’t tell you any more about that until the film comes out,” he said. What the hell does that mean? We’ll need to wait to find out.
Anthony Mackie then took the stage to show off the first footage from Captain America: Brave New World,...
Disney is bringing more than emotional teenagers to CinemaCon 2024, with Marvel Studios ready to unleash superheroes on an already riled-up crowd. In addition to teasing the audience with footage from Deadpool and Wolverine, an F-bomb-dropping Kevin Feige introduced Anthony Mackie to give CinemaCon a taste of Captain America: Brave New World.
Before covering the CinemaCon stage with stars and stripes (metaphorically), Feige added that production on Fantastic Four will start in a few months and confirms that the title of Thunderbolts* does include an asterisk. As for why that is, Feige isn’t about to spill the beans. “We don’t tell you any more about that until the film comes out,” he said. What the hell does that mean? We’ll need to wait to find out.
Anthony Mackie then took the stage to show off the first footage from Captain America: Brave New World,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
One of the most anticipated MCU projects is ‘Thunderbolts.’ It was supposed to start filming in Summer 2023, with actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But the SAG-AFTRA strike halted everything for over 3 months, delaying the movie. We don’t know much about the plot, except it follows a group of antiheroes on government missions.
A couple of weeks back, Florence Pugh shared a video giving fans a peek at the set, revealing the updated ‘Thunderbolts*’ title with an asterisk. Fans initially thought it might be a production detail until CinemaCon.
At the Marvel Studios presentation, Feige confirmed the title change, but he didn’t spill on the significance of the asterisk. So, it seems there’s something crucial tied to it that we’ll find out when the movie hits theaters.
Kevin Feige confirms ‘Thunderbolts*’ is the official title.
“We won’t talk about the asterisk until after release” pic.
A couple of weeks back, Florence Pugh shared a video giving fans a peek at the set, revealing the updated ‘Thunderbolts*’ title with an asterisk. Fans initially thought it might be a production detail until CinemaCon.
At the Marvel Studios presentation, Feige confirmed the title change, but he didn’t spill on the significance of the asterisk. So, it seems there’s something crucial tied to it that we’ll find out when the movie hits theaters.
Kevin Feige confirms ‘Thunderbolts*’ is the official title.
“We won’t talk about the asterisk until after release” pic.
- 4/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
One of the most exciting upcoming MCU projects is ‘Thunderbolts.’ Production was slated to kick off in Summer 2023, and the cast was expected to include actors already associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Marvel Studios making efforts to ensure their availability.
Then, the SAG-AFTRA strike happened and paralyzed the industry for more than 3 months and stalled the progress of the movie. Little is known about the overall plot, except that it will see a group of antiheroes as they go on various missions for the government.
A few weeks ago Florence Pugh uploaded a video showing the fans around the set and we could spot the newly changed ‘Thunderbolts*’ title, with an added asterisk. Many fans assumed that it was some kind of production thing, until CinemaCon.
During the Marvel Studios presentation, Feige confirmed that the movie’s title did in fact change, but the asterisks won’t be...
Then, the SAG-AFTRA strike happened and paralyzed the industry for more than 3 months and stalled the progress of the movie. Little is known about the overall plot, except that it will see a group of antiheroes as they go on various missions for the government.
A few weeks ago Florence Pugh uploaded a video showing the fans around the set and we could spot the newly changed ‘Thunderbolts*’ title, with an added asterisk. Many fans assumed that it was some kind of production thing, until CinemaCon.
During the Marvel Studios presentation, Feige confirmed that the movie’s title did in fact change, but the asterisks won’t be...
- 4/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Incredible Hulk remains the black sheep of the Marvel Cinematic Universe despite being one of the earliest installments in the multi-billion dollar franchise. The film marks Edward Norton’s only appearance as Bruce Banner / Hulk from the Marvel Studios. However, the film also introduced the late William Hurt’s Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross who became a major supporting player in the MCU.
William Hurt as General Ross in Captain America: Civil War.
During an interview, the film’s director Louis Leterrier spoke about the tumultuous production process, which was only hampered by his constant arguments with Hurt. Leterrier revealed that he once had to resort to slight violence to assert his dominance over Hurt. Here is what Leterrier revealed about not getting along with Hurt on The Incredible Hulk.
Louis Leterrier Talks Jostling With the Late William Hurt on the Sets of The Incredible Hulk
The late William Hurt, who...
William Hurt as General Ross in Captain America: Civil War.
During an interview, the film’s director Louis Leterrier spoke about the tumultuous production process, which was only hampered by his constant arguments with Hurt. Leterrier revealed that he once had to resort to slight violence to assert his dominance over Hurt. Here is what Leterrier revealed about not getting along with Hurt on The Incredible Hulk.
Louis Leterrier Talks Jostling With the Late William Hurt on the Sets of The Incredible Hulk
The late William Hurt, who...
- 4/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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