Following the grand success of Avengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios has faced quite a few hurdles in maintaining its once infallible consistency. A string of bow office disappointments, low ratings, and major cast changes hurt the production studio gravely and put fans wary and on guard. However, all of the worries should last only for a short while as the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman collaboration, Deadpool & Wolverine, aims to end the dry spell.
A shot of Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine from Deadpool & Wolverine trailer | Marvel Entertainment
The hotly anticipated movie has already brought back unprecedented levels of hype and craze. Additionally, the marketing for the flick too is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring a record box office and cinematic turnout.
Furthermore, after teasers and trailers, the focus to take the movie literally up to the audience has Marvel come up with a novel idea...
A shot of Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine from Deadpool & Wolverine trailer | Marvel Entertainment
The hotly anticipated movie has already brought back unprecedented levels of hype and craze. Additionally, the marketing for the flick too is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring a record box office and cinematic turnout.
Furthermore, after teasers and trailers, the focus to take the movie literally up to the audience has Marvel come up with a novel idea...
- 5/26/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Superhero films have a knack for doing well when they blend with genres that suit them well. Be it the adventures of the Guardians of the Galaxy masquerading as a Space Opera or Captain America working his superhero magic in a political thriller, the genre seems to be fast-evolving into tropes and ideas that are commonplace enough to be classified as a setting rather than a genre.
Marvel Zombies
Marvel Studios has already announced Marvel Zombies is something that they are actively developing as an animated series. However, given that the multiverse is in play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel could bring back some of its biggest stars who have retired from the franchise after Avengers: Endgame, and allow them to take their respective characters for a brand new spin, especially after a concept trailer that has been making the rounds on the internet
A concept trailer for Marvel Zombies...
Marvel Zombies
Marvel Studios has already announced Marvel Zombies is something that they are actively developing as an animated series. However, given that the multiverse is in play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel could bring back some of its biggest stars who have retired from the franchise after Avengers: Endgame, and allow them to take their respective characters for a brand new spin, especially after a concept trailer that has been making the rounds on the internet
A concept trailer for Marvel Zombies...
- 5/26/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The well-oiled hit content-producing machine famed as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has of late seen a slew of hits and misses at the box office. Following Avengers: Endgame, the expectations from the Kevin Feige-led studio have reached sky-high. However, it has yet to meet those and churn out a live-action project for the big screens of that scale and hype.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah | Beyond Cinema Magazine on YouTube
Notably, the only major exclusion from this would be Spider-Man: No Way Home, which not only marked a solemn end to the first trilogy of Tom Holland films, but also gave Marvel Studios its biggest cash stash since the 2019 mega-movie. Looking to continue this streak, along with Sony, the studio is eagerly looking to push out a fourth film and rumors hold that it has settled on the director duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to...
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah | Beyond Cinema Magazine on YouTube
Notably, the only major exclusion from this would be Spider-Man: No Way Home, which not only marked a solemn end to the first trilogy of Tom Holland films, but also gave Marvel Studios its biggest cash stash since the 2019 mega-movie. Looking to continue this streak, along with Sony, the studio is eagerly looking to push out a fourth film and rumors hold that it has settled on the director duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to...
- 5/26/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
The gender pay gap in Hollywood is one of the most surprising yet unfortunate realities in Hollywood. Over the years, many actors and actresses like Jennifer Lawrence, Ronda Rousey, and many more are some big names that have spoken out about the gap in their pay in accordance with their male co-stars. Diane Keaton was also one of the big names, that talked about the issue when she was working with Jack Nicholson in their 2003 rom-com film.
Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson in Something’s Gotta Give. Credits: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Even though she was in the lead role in the film, her pay was substantially low in comparison to her co-star’s which had left her disappointed but not surprised. However, she was taken by surprise in the following years of the release of her film because she received a cheque with an enormous amount written on it.
Jack...
Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson in Something’s Gotta Give. Credits: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Even though she was in the lead role in the film, her pay was substantially low in comparison to her co-star’s which had left her disappointed but not surprised. However, she was taken by surprise in the following years of the release of her film because she received a cheque with an enormous amount written on it.
Jack...
- 5/26/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
There is little doubt that Marvel has seen a gross loss in quality in recent years, perhaps after the incessant success of Avengers: Endgame. However, things are certainly looking on the up, at least potentially, with a range of exciting projects set to be released in the coming time.
This, quite notably, includes the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, which has been allotted a release date of July 25, 2025, for the time being. Featuring a glut of stars such as Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, it seems as if another superstar of Indian origin, previously seen in CBS’s SuperGirl, Rahul Kohli, was also in the running for a major role.
Rahul Kohli was also a choice for Reed Richards. | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
The actor revealed that he also ‘tried out’ for the role of none other than Reed Richards aka. Mister Fantastic, but it was eventually...
This, quite notably, includes the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, which has been allotted a release date of July 25, 2025, for the time being. Featuring a glut of stars such as Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, it seems as if another superstar of Indian origin, previously seen in CBS’s SuperGirl, Rahul Kohli, was also in the running for a major role.
Rahul Kohli was also a choice for Reed Richards. | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
The actor revealed that he also ‘tried out’ for the role of none other than Reed Richards aka. Mister Fantastic, but it was eventually...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Perhaps Thor got hit in the head with his own hammer. Chris Hemsworth, speaking to Variety in the lead-up to the reveal of his Hollywood Walk of Fame this past week, the Marvel hero and “Furiosa” villain acknowledged the imposter syndrome he feels receiving this honor — especially because he thought he’d already received it in the past.
“I’ll tell you a funny story,” said Hemsworth. “At least I hope it’s funny — it might make me look like an idiot. But I’ll take the risk.”
Hemsworth recalled when he and the cast of “Avengers: Endgame” were asked to cast their handprints in cement outside Tcl Chinese Theater in Hollywood. He said of the event, “I thought that was the Walk of Fame! So when we did it, I thought, ‘Oh cool, I’m getting a star.’ And someone told me, ‘No, that’s not what this is.
“I’ll tell you a funny story,” said Hemsworth. “At least I hope it’s funny — it might make me look like an idiot. But I’ll take the risk.”
Hemsworth recalled when he and the cast of “Avengers: Endgame” were asked to cast their handprints in cement outside Tcl Chinese Theater in Hollywood. He said of the event, “I thought that was the Walk of Fame! So when we did it, I thought, ‘Oh cool, I’m getting a star.’ And someone told me, ‘No, that’s not what this is.
- 5/25/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Ever since Florence Pugh made her Hollywood debut in 2014, she has been on a meteoric rise. The actress has been cast in a wide variety of films, making her one of the most prolific actors of this generation. In her relatively short career, she has already been a household name, when she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021 when she made her debut as Yelena Belova in Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow.
Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova in Black Widow. Credits: Marvel Studios
The film was a hit as it was different from other Marvel projects, featuring a grounded spy action film set during the Cold War period. The actress has secured a safe spot in the superhero franchise as she has already earned more than Tom Holland in just two Marvel projects!
Florence Pugh’s Salary in Two MCU Projects Leaves Everyone Astounded
Florence Pugh took the Marvel Cinematic...
Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova in Black Widow. Credits: Marvel Studios
The film was a hit as it was different from other Marvel projects, featuring a grounded spy action film set during the Cold War period. The actress has secured a safe spot in the superhero franchise as she has already earned more than Tom Holland in just two Marvel projects!
Florence Pugh’s Salary in Two MCU Projects Leaves Everyone Astounded
Florence Pugh took the Marvel Cinematic...
- 5/25/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
In Marvel Comics, the Hulk has had a ton of variants ranging from the fiercest one who can destroy universes to the smart one who thinks rationally and decides to merge with Bruce Banner on an agreeable settlement, as was seen in Avengers: Endgame. However, bringing them out to live-action isn’t the easiest of tasks, and even Smart Hulk garnered some negative publicity.
Hulk in the comics. | Credit: Marvel Comics.
This negative publicity started from the fact that the way Banner was directly shown as the result of his getting merged with his angry alter-ego to become the Smart giant in green instead of showing just how this tremendous transformation took place. That said, had the Russo Brothers not ignored one crucial scene with Mark Ruffalo, this new transition would have arguably been a lot less messy.
One Mark Ruffalo Scene Could Have Made Smart Hulk Fit Better
Among...
Hulk in the comics. | Credit: Marvel Comics.
This negative publicity started from the fact that the way Banner was directly shown as the result of his getting merged with his angry alter-ego to become the Smart giant in green instead of showing just how this tremendous transformation took place. That said, had the Russo Brothers not ignored one crucial scene with Mark Ruffalo, this new transition would have arguably been a lot less messy.
One Mark Ruffalo Scene Could Have Made Smart Hulk Fit Better
Among...
- 5/25/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Fan-favorite “Mad Max: Fury Road” character Furiosa gets her story expanded with the prequel film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Anya Taylor-Joy takes the reins from Charlize Theron as the title character but there are many new and familiar faces popping up throughout the movie. Let’s meet them all.
Here’s the official logline: “As the world falls, young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. She will spend the rest of her life battling to get back home.”
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa “Furiosa” (Warner Bros.)
Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron in this prequel. In “Furiosa,” the titular character struggles to escape after being kidnapped by a warlord and falling in with Dementus’s biker hoard.
Taylor-Joy’s career has exploded in the last few years.
Here’s the official logline: “As the world falls, young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. She will spend the rest of her life battling to get back home.”
Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa “Furiosa” (Warner Bros.)
Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron in this prequel. In “Furiosa,” the titular character struggles to escape after being kidnapped by a warlord and falling in with Dementus’s biker hoard.
Taylor-Joy’s career has exploded in the last few years.
- 5/24/2024
- by Jacob Bryant
- The Wrap
Patton Oswalt saw the future. Or, at least his Parks and Recreation character did.
Speaking during a visit on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, Oswalt recalled a 2013 episode where he played an angry Pawnee resident who engages in a filibuster. The rambling speech morphs into a pitch of his idea for a Marvel and Star Wars crossover film.
“So the scene was supposed to be [that] I announce I’m gonna do this filibuster and then they cut to Amy’s character, Leslie, just going ‘Oh dear God,’ and that would be the joke,” Oswalt recounted. “And then the directors and the writers said, ‘Let’s not yell cut and just see how long he’ll talk.’”
Oswalt did his best to keep it going.
“[Marvel] had not done Guardians of the Galaxy. When I say Time Gem [one of the Infinity Stones], they cut to Chris Pratt. This was way before he did Guardians,” Oswalt explained.
Speaking during a visit on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, Oswalt recalled a 2013 episode where he played an angry Pawnee resident who engages in a filibuster. The rambling speech morphs into a pitch of his idea for a Marvel and Star Wars crossover film.
“So the scene was supposed to be [that] I announce I’m gonna do this filibuster and then they cut to Amy’s character, Leslie, just going ‘Oh dear God,’ and that would be the joke,” Oswalt recounted. “And then the directors and the writers said, ‘Let’s not yell cut and just see how long he’ll talk.’”
Oswalt did his best to keep it going.
“[Marvel] had not done Guardians of the Galaxy. When I say Time Gem [one of the Infinity Stones], they cut to Chris Pratt. This was way before he did Guardians,” Oswalt explained.
- 5/24/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Working in a big franchise is a high-risk, high-reward venture for an actor. And even then, the aftermath may not be as favorable as one might think. There are roles that become embedded in the viewers’ minds, like Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man or Daisey Ridley’s Rey, which makes it difficult for them to see the performers in a different role.
Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker in a still from the Star Wars franchise| Disney
Though being in a highly successful franchise brings them copious amounts of wealth and fame, those looking to expand their resume look for more diverse roles. That’s why Rdj did several offbeat projects after his stint in the MCU, finally landing Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. And Star Wars fame Ridley followed in his footsteps.
Daisy Ridley’s Sometimes I Think About Dying was her attempt to find something new after Star Wars...
Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker in a still from the Star Wars franchise| Disney
Though being in a highly successful franchise brings them copious amounts of wealth and fame, those looking to expand their resume look for more diverse roles. That’s why Rdj did several offbeat projects after his stint in the MCU, finally landing Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. And Star Wars fame Ridley followed in his footsteps.
Daisy Ridley’s Sometimes I Think About Dying was her attempt to find something new after Star Wars...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
On 1 January 2023, MCU star Jeremy Renner was rushed to the ICU after suffering a terrible snowplow accident that left the actor bleeding heavily. When the news broke out, the world was shocked and prayed for Renner’s health and a speedy recovery.
Jeremy Renner in a still from Mayor of Kingstown / MTV Entertainment Studios
Soon after the incident, Renner was discharged from the hospital and went to a remote location along with his family to recovery completely. The actor recently made an appearance alongside Jimmy Fallon on his talk show and revealed all the events that happened on the 1st of January!
How Did Jeremy Renner’s Accident Happen?
When the incident occurred, the world was shocked. With blurry and hazy details about how it happened, reports around that time stated that Renner was trying to save his nephew from his oncoming snowplow.
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame...
Jeremy Renner in a still from Mayor of Kingstown / MTV Entertainment Studios
Soon after the incident, Renner was discharged from the hospital and went to a remote location along with his family to recovery completely. The actor recently made an appearance alongside Jimmy Fallon on his talk show and revealed all the events that happened on the 1st of January!
How Did Jeremy Renner’s Accident Happen?
When the incident occurred, the world was shocked. With blurry and hazy details about how it happened, reports around that time stated that Renner was trying to save his nephew from his oncoming snowplow.
Jeremy Renner as Ronin in Avengers: Endgame...
- 5/24/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridanʼs curated storytelling has impacted the lives of audiences far and wide, but none have had the kind of cultural effect as Yellowstone and its spin-offs. However, Jeremy Rennerʼs Mayor of Kingstown might come a close second, considering the gruesome storyline that manages to strike a chord with the audience at a molecular level due to Rennerʼs personal and very real tragedy.
Mayor of Kingstown (2021-Present) [Credit: Paramount Network]Considerably delayed after its Season 2 premiere due to the Marvel actorʼs nightmarish accident, the Paramount Network series now stands as one of the most anticipated works of cinematic storytelling via television. With Season 3 almost knocking at our doors, it is high time to dive into some plot details and teasers in the hopes of finding a couple of worthy spoilers for what is to come.
Jeremy Renner Teases Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 Plotline
Years of servitude under the Marvel contract have...
Mayor of Kingstown (2021-Present) [Credit: Paramount Network]Considerably delayed after its Season 2 premiere due to the Marvel actorʼs nightmarish accident, the Paramount Network series now stands as one of the most anticipated works of cinematic storytelling via television. With Season 3 almost knocking at our doors, it is high time to dive into some plot details and teasers in the hopes of finding a couple of worthy spoilers for what is to come.
Jeremy Renner Teases Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 Plotline
Years of servitude under the Marvel contract have...
- 5/24/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Following persistent rumors, we got word that Disney was officially moving forward with a live-action remake of Hercules back in 2022, with Aladdin director Guy Ritchie set to helm the project and Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo on board as producers.
Updates have been few and far between since then, and we're still waiting to find out which actors are going to bring life to the main characters.
Previous rumors have claimed that Taron Edgerton and Ariana Grande were up for the roles of Hercules and Meg, and while there's every chance they will end up being cast, we may be able to add another name to the mix for the movie's female lead.
According to reliable Disney source the DisInsider, pop megastar turned actress Dua Lipa might be a contender to play Meg. He doesn't say whether she's actually in talks, only that the studio "likes" her for the part.
Updates have been few and far between since then, and we're still waiting to find out which actors are going to bring life to the main characters.
Previous rumors have claimed that Taron Edgerton and Ariana Grande were up for the roles of Hercules and Meg, and while there's every chance they will end up being cast, we may be able to add another name to the mix for the movie's female lead.
According to reliable Disney source the DisInsider, pop megastar turned actress Dua Lipa might be a contender to play Meg. He doesn't say whether she's actually in talks, only that the studio "likes" her for the part.
- 5/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Deadpool & Wolverine: Ryan Reynolds Teases About The Film’s End-Credit Scene, And It’s Not Happening?(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Ryan Reynolds knows how to attract the fans’ attention to his work, especially when it is Deadpool & Wolverine. The actors and makers are gearing up for the film’s release and are busy with its promotions. Meanwhile, Ryan released a video clip of ‘disclaimers’ in which he teased a significant thing about the upcoming movie, which might break the MCU’s tradition again. Keep scrolling for more.
Marvel movies or comic book/superhero films intrigue fans more because of the end-credit scenes. MCU movies sometimes have two scenes at the end of their films—one mid-credit and one post-credit. The upcoming movie will feature The Crown star Emma Corrin in a significant role.
In a recently released video on his YouTube channel, Ryan Reynolds titled Disclaimers, which lists...
Ryan Reynolds knows how to attract the fans’ attention to his work, especially when it is Deadpool & Wolverine. The actors and makers are gearing up for the film’s release and are busy with its promotions. Meanwhile, Ryan released a video clip of ‘disclaimers’ in which he teased a significant thing about the upcoming movie, which might break the MCU’s tradition again. Keep scrolling for more.
Marvel movies or comic book/superhero films intrigue fans more because of the end-credit scenes. MCU movies sometimes have two scenes at the end of their films—one mid-credit and one post-credit. The upcoming movie will feature The Crown star Emma Corrin in a significant role.
In a recently released video on his YouTube channel, Ryan Reynolds titled Disclaimers, which lists...
- 5/24/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Chris Hemsworth is the latest actor to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His Marvel co-star Robert Downey Jr. was present at this special occasion. While the other Og Avengers stars couldn’t make it to the ceremony, they sent their best wishes via Downey Jr. Knowing their bond, it wouldn’t be a surprise that the stars chose to roast Hemsworth on his special day.
Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder | Marvel Studios
While the fellow Avengers had some pretty on-point things to say about Hemsworth in their roasts, it was Chris Evans with his savage one-liner that stood out. The recognition came a day before Hemsworth’s movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga opened in theaters.
Chris Evans Had The Best Roast For Chris Hemsworth Among The Og Avengers
Chris Hemsworth and his Marvel co-stars in a still from The Avengers...
Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder | Marvel Studios
While the fellow Avengers had some pretty on-point things to say about Hemsworth in their roasts, it was Chris Evans with his savage one-liner that stood out. The recognition came a day before Hemsworth’s movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga opened in theaters.
Chris Evans Had The Best Roast For Chris Hemsworth Among The Og Avengers
Chris Hemsworth and his Marvel co-stars in a still from The Avengers...
- 5/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
As an actor himself, Josh Brolin had a different approach when it came to putting on his director’s hat for an episode on the TV series Outer Range.
The Dune: Part Two star recently opened up to Esquire about how he prepared for his television directing debut, as well as what it was like working with actors from behind the camera.
Brolin first expanded on a joke he made during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he said, “I don’t particularly love actors as an actor.” However, he told host Jimmy Kimmel at the time that he had a different perspective of them from a director’s point of view.
Now, he clarified to Esquire that it’s difficult with actors, particularly those who are harder to work with. “Especially people who won’t come to the set and that kind of shit,” he explained. “If there’s a good reason,...
The Dune: Part Two star recently opened up to Esquire about how he prepared for his television directing debut, as well as what it was like working with actors from behind the camera.
Brolin first expanded on a joke he made during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he said, “I don’t particularly love actors as an actor.” However, he told host Jimmy Kimmel at the time that he had a different perspective of them from a director’s point of view.
Now, he clarified to Esquire that it’s difficult with actors, particularly those who are harder to work with. “Especially people who won’t come to the set and that kind of shit,” he explained. “If there’s a good reason,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, in its purest form, is a vast universe filled with multiple superheroes, alternate timelines, and an infinite number of Avengers. The MCU reached its peak in 2019 when Avengers: Endgame premiered and millions of people tuned in to watch the big fight between Thanos and the superheroes end in a final battle.
A still of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019) | Marvel Studios
The film managed to surpass fans’ expectations and went on to earn a billion dollars at the global box office. But we aren’t here to talk about money. We are here to talk about the big bad baddie Thanos himself. With deleted scenes and alternating timelines, there’s a theory on how Thanos could have been brought back in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Thanos Is Gone But He Isn’t Dead!
Let’s go back 5 years when you watched Iron Man...
A still of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019) | Marvel Studios
The film managed to surpass fans’ expectations and went on to earn a billion dollars at the global box office. But we aren’t here to talk about money. We are here to talk about the big bad baddie Thanos himself. With deleted scenes and alternating timelines, there’s a theory on how Thanos could have been brought back in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Thanos Is Gone But He Isn’t Dead!
Let’s go back 5 years when you watched Iron Man...
- 5/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Chris Hemsworth became a household name with the role of Thor the God of Thunder in the MCU. Since 2011, the Aussie powerhouse has been wowing audiences with his charm, talent, and of course, good looks. But his good looks came into question when the actor had to become fat Thor for Avengers: Endgame.
Chris Hemsworth as Thor | Marvel Studios
After the failure of the Avengers in trying to save the world from Thanos, while all the Og Avengers took it hard having lost some of their closest loved ones along with half the universe’s population, it was Hemsworth’s Thor who underwent the most drastic change. From the chiseled abs, Thor had a beer belly after depression hit him hard and knocked him onto the couch, with seemingly no way to get up (or out) of it. And that almost gave the actor some serious injury.
Thor’s Fat...
Chris Hemsworth as Thor | Marvel Studios
After the failure of the Avengers in trying to save the world from Thanos, while all the Og Avengers took it hard having lost some of their closest loved ones along with half the universe’s population, it was Hemsworth’s Thor who underwent the most drastic change. From the chiseled abs, Thor had a beer belly after depression hit him hard and knocked him onto the couch, with seemingly no way to get up (or out) of it. And that almost gave the actor some serious injury.
Thor’s Fat...
- 5/23/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The MCU is ever-expanding and adding more stars to its already heavy list of actors. Simu Liu, who recently starred alongside Jennifer Lopez in the 2024 film Atlas, has been heavily rumored to be in the next Avengers film (and rightfully so).
Simu Liu in a still from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Marvel Studios
Iconic actress Jennifer Lopez, who was once briefly engaged to Ben Affleck back in 2004, married the actor in a private ceremony in 2022, and they have been living happily. Simu Liu and Lopez were quick to shut up the interviewer with respect to the rumors that the actress was divorcing Affleck.
MCU Star Simu Liu Doesn’t Want That Energy Around Him
Atlas is an upcoming Netflix film starring Simu Liu and Jennifer Lopez which is on the verge of release. Depicting the story of AI and a robot gone rogue, the concept is quite interesting.
Simu Liu in a still from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Marvel Studios
Iconic actress Jennifer Lopez, who was once briefly engaged to Ben Affleck back in 2004, married the actor in a private ceremony in 2022, and they have been living happily. Simu Liu and Lopez were quick to shut up the interviewer with respect to the rumors that the actress was divorcing Affleck.
MCU Star Simu Liu Doesn’t Want That Energy Around Him
Atlas is an upcoming Netflix film starring Simu Liu and Jennifer Lopez which is on the verge of release. Depicting the story of AI and a robot gone rogue, the concept is quite interesting.
- 5/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Chris Hemsworth received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and his longtime Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr. marked the occasion with a public roast of everyone’s favorite “Thor” actor. Downey asked their Marvel buddies Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans to describe Hemsworth in three words. Their answers had the audience in laughter.
“What is Chris Hemsworth?” Downey asked. “Renner says, ‘Absurdly, annoyingly amazing.’ Ruffalo came in strong with ‘friend from work.’ Scarlett got to the heart of it with ‘sensitive leading lady.’ Captain America calls him the ‘second best Chris.’ And I’ll bring it to the here and now: There is no one who deserves it more. He is ‘Hollywood star recipient.'”
On a more serious note, Downey lauded Hemsworth for being one of the most remarkable people he knows. Hemsworth received his star the day before the opening of his latest movie,...
“What is Chris Hemsworth?” Downey asked. “Renner says, ‘Absurdly, annoyingly amazing.’ Ruffalo came in strong with ‘friend from work.’ Scarlett got to the heart of it with ‘sensitive leading lady.’ Captain America calls him the ‘second best Chris.’ And I’ll bring it to the here and now: There is no one who deserves it more. He is ‘Hollywood star recipient.'”
On a more serious note, Downey lauded Hemsworth for being one of the most remarkable people he knows. Hemsworth received his star the day before the opening of his latest movie,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has tied up a deal in the $34M range for the John Lee Hancock-directed package Monsanto, we can reveal. The pic will star Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Oscar winner Laura Dern.
CAA Media Finance cut the presale after launching with Rocket Science last week. Netflix has been quieter at recent markets but is back at the table with the splashy deal.
This and Apple’s WW deal for Everest sherpa pic Tenzing are the two biggest deals to emerge from the Cannes market so far. The latter is understood to be in the $40M range.
Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie) who used Monsanto’s best-known product Roundup, a wildly financially successful weed and grass pesticide killer, as part...
CAA Media Finance cut the presale after launching with Rocket Science last week. Netflix has been quieter at recent markets but is back at the table with the splashy deal.
This and Apple’s WW deal for Everest sherpa pic Tenzing are the two biggest deals to emerge from the Cannes market so far. The latter is understood to be in the $40M range.
Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie) who used Monsanto’s best-known product Roundup, a wildly financially successful weed and grass pesticide killer, as part...
- 5/23/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Most Marvel fans have been worried sick to stomach about Kang following Jonathan Major’s dismissal from the Marvel Studios after the actor’s conviction for assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. But Major’s Kang was a big bad in the making for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Jonathan Majors as Kang. Credit: Marvel Studios
After Kang’s cameo in Loki season 1, the character played a crucial role not just being the villain of Ant-Man & the Wasp in Quantumania but also setting the tone of the potential upcoming projects from Marvel. Now, recent Marvel reports revealed two potential changes for the upcoming MCU flick.
Avengers 5 Will be Nothing Like Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Credit: Marvel Studios
The Infinity Saga had a near-perfect establishment and, of course, a perfect ending with Avengers: Endgame which left fans in awe. Avengers: Endgame was a multiversal treat for fans and...
Jonathan Majors as Kang. Credit: Marvel Studios
After Kang’s cameo in Loki season 1, the character played a crucial role not just being the villain of Ant-Man & the Wasp in Quantumania but also setting the tone of the potential upcoming projects from Marvel. Now, recent Marvel reports revealed two potential changes for the upcoming MCU flick.
Avengers 5 Will be Nothing Like Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Credit: Marvel Studios
The Infinity Saga had a near-perfect establishment and, of course, a perfect ending with Avengers: Endgame which left fans in awe. Avengers: Endgame was a multiversal treat for fans and...
- 5/23/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for Star Trek: Picard and WandaVision.
“What is grief, if not love persevering?” asks Vision in an oft-quoted scene from WandaVision. The sympathetic synthazoid intended the question as a validation of his partner Wanda’s feelings of despair after losing so much in Avengers: Endgame. But it’s also been a good way to describe the state of Marvel Television since WandaVision finished its single-season run.
When WandaVision debuted on Disney+ in 2021, the show promised an exciting era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, still then its apparent prime. Not only did the show focus on a fan-favorite, but little explored character, but it also featured a compelling storytelling style well-suited for the television medium. However, what started as a riff on the history TV sitcoms became a standard superhero battle, complete with Vision battling a duplicate of himself.
Although some of the shows that followed had their moments,...
“What is grief, if not love persevering?” asks Vision in an oft-quoted scene from WandaVision. The sympathetic synthazoid intended the question as a validation of his partner Wanda’s feelings of despair after losing so much in Avengers: Endgame. But it’s also been a good way to describe the state of Marvel Television since WandaVision finished its single-season run.
When WandaVision debuted on Disney+ in 2021, the show promised an exciting era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, still then its apparent prime. Not only did the show focus on a fan-favorite, but little explored character, but it also featured a compelling storytelling style well-suited for the television medium. However, what started as a riff on the history TV sitcoms became a standard superhero battle, complete with Vision battling a duplicate of himself.
Although some of the shows that followed had their moments,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The fifth entrant in the Mad Max saga is all set to take things up a notch. If Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s trailer left any doubts up about how good the flick would turn out to be, its Australian premiere has proved its detractors (though they were small in number) wrong. Just as the movie was nearing its release, Anna Taylor-Joy has dropped a statement that could very well go on to hamper the movie’s chances in the long run and haunt George Miller & Co.
George Miller wanted no transition in the casting of Furiosa
George Miller was very particular about his casting choices l Author: Georges Biard Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While speaking with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on the sets of Live, the Queen’s Gambit star was asked how George Miller managed to cast a younger version of Furiosa that looked so much like her.
George Miller wanted no transition in the casting of Furiosa
George Miller was very particular about his casting choices l Author: Georges Biard Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While speaking with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on the sets of Live, the Queen’s Gambit star was asked how George Miller managed to cast a younger version of Furiosa that looked so much like her.
- 5/22/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe lost its biggest hero when Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man fell in Avengers: Endgame, but not after saving the day/Earth 616. Ever since then, the MCU has struggled to create the kind of projects that made it such a global success in the first place.
While most fans have asked for Kevin Feige and company to focus on originality and come up with new narratives that delve into the wealth of characters the Comics have on offer, some have also pressed for a Robert Downey Jr. return. Whether that is a potential option especially considering the actor’s own wishes, Feige had previously claimed they would ‘never want to mafically undo’ Stark’s heroic death.
Who doesn’t want a little bit of Tony Stark in their lives? | Disney+
Still, one fan simply could not help himself, and end up creating a concept trailer for...
While most fans have asked for Kevin Feige and company to focus on originality and come up with new narratives that delve into the wealth of characters the Comics have on offer, some have also pressed for a Robert Downey Jr. return. Whether that is a potential option especially considering the actor’s own wishes, Feige had previously claimed they would ‘never want to mafically undo’ Stark’s heroic death.
Who doesn’t want a little bit of Tony Stark in their lives? | Disney+
Still, one fan simply could not help himself, and end up creating a concept trailer for...
- 5/22/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
At the end of the 2018 superhero blockbuster "Avengers: Infinity War," a concerned environmentalist named Thanos (Josh Brolin) amasses six magical gems that, when assembled, granted the possessor omnipotence. Thanos, perhaps uncreatively, only wishes that half of the universe be instantly wiped out, believing that a halving of the population would be a dandy way to preserve natural resources. Thanos snaps his fingers and kills half of the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They melt into flakes of ash.
In the sequel, 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," five years have passed and everyone is indeed united, although in utter depression. The Avengers were unable to prevent mass death and have retired in shame. Meanwhile, the Asgardian Thor (Chris Hemsworth) has taken to lounging about a hut playing video games and overeating. This has led to him gaining a lot of weight. The other heroes mock his size and point out that he...
In the sequel, 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," five years have passed and everyone is indeed united, although in utter depression. The Avengers were unable to prevent mass death and have retired in shame. Meanwhile, the Asgardian Thor (Chris Hemsworth) has taken to lounging about a hut playing video games and overeating. This has led to him gaining a lot of weight. The other heroes mock his size and point out that he...
- 5/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Fans are in for a special treat with an unexpected Avengers reunion, as two Og members are in talks to return to the screen together, and they are none other than, Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, but in a detective thriller this time. Despite their roles being entirely different, fans are excited to see them together once again, especially years after they witnessed the two together last time in Avengers: Endgame.
Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder | Marvel Studios
The gears are turning at Amazon MGM Studios as they are starting on an adaptation of Don Winslow’s Crime 101. The dynamic duo is set to team up for this thrilling venture. Fans are more than ready to see their beloved Avengers in this new avatar.
Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth in Talks for Reunion Film Five Years After Endgame
Crime 101, published in 2021, follows detective Lou Lubesnick as...
Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder | Marvel Studios
The gears are turning at Amazon MGM Studios as they are starting on an adaptation of Don Winslow’s Crime 101. The dynamic duo is set to team up for this thrilling venture. Fans are more than ready to see their beloved Avengers in this new avatar.
Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth in Talks for Reunion Film Five Years After Endgame
Crime 101, published in 2021, follows detective Lou Lubesnick as...
- 5/22/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine continues to raise the hype among fans with each promotional material. Reynolds is widely known for his crazy marketing skills. It can also be seen in the publicity of the upcoming MCU release.
In the latest Deadpool 3 teaser posted by Ryan Reynolds on his social media, the Wade Wilson fame surprised the fans with a hidden disclaimer. The secret disclaimer caused hilarious reactions on the internet after it took digs at a 2000 flop film and even at the legendary Martin Scorsese.
A still from Deadpool & Wolverine I Marvel Studios
Marvel is known for dispersing interesting Easter Eggs across their promotional materials. Deadpool & Wolverine took a different take here and introduced a disclaimer being read by Reynolds to show what the audience can expect from the upcoming film.
What did Ryan Reynolds reveal in his Deadpool 3 hidden message? The hidden...
In the latest Deadpool 3 teaser posted by Ryan Reynolds on his social media, the Wade Wilson fame surprised the fans with a hidden disclaimer. The secret disclaimer caused hilarious reactions on the internet after it took digs at a 2000 flop film and even at the legendary Martin Scorsese.
A still from Deadpool & Wolverine I Marvel Studios
Marvel is known for dispersing interesting Easter Eggs across their promotional materials. Deadpool & Wolverine took a different take here and introduced a disclaimer being read by Reynolds to show what the audience can expect from the upcoming film.
What did Ryan Reynolds reveal in his Deadpool 3 hidden message? The hidden...
- 5/22/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
With Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Daniel Destin Cretton no longer attached to Avengers 5, he's been able to focus on Disney+'s upcoming Wonder Man series.
While the show has never been "officially" announced by Marvel Studios, we have a new update from Variety. In a piece addressing the decision to bring back the "Marvel Television" label to better differentiate big and small screen stories, the trade confirms that Wonder Man will fall under the "Marvel Spotlight" banner Echo debuted with in January.
That's meant for one-off, character-driven TV shows which can serve as standalone projects with fewer connections to the wider MCU. However, with Echo, that decision seems to have been made relatively last-minute seeing as it set the stage for Daredevil: Born Again.
"There was a lot of pressure post-'Avengers: Endgame' on the public to feel obligated to watch absolutely everything in order to watch anything,...
While the show has never been "officially" announced by Marvel Studios, we have a new update from Variety. In a piece addressing the decision to bring back the "Marvel Television" label to better differentiate big and small screen stories, the trade confirms that Wonder Man will fall under the "Marvel Spotlight" banner Echo debuted with in January.
That's meant for one-off, character-driven TV shows which can serve as standalone projects with fewer connections to the wider MCU. However, with Echo, that decision seems to have been made relatively last-minute seeing as it set the stage for Daredevil: Born Again.
"There was a lot of pressure post-'Avengers: Endgame' on the public to feel obligated to watch absolutely everything in order to watch anything,...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe was once a blockbuster behemoth, churning out hit comic book movies with superheroes and villains who popped in and out of multiple franchises, occasionally culminating in the massive spectacle of "Avengers" movies. It all came to a magnificent head with the double dose of "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame," completing the masterful storyline dubbed The Infinity Saga and shattering the box office. Sadly, recent years have seen the MCU take a dive in quality as the quantity of their output in film and television has increased (something the comic book movie makers will be changing soon). But thankfully, Lego has a way for us to cherish the glory days of the MCU.
Last year, Lego released the Avengers Tower playset, a massive building brick recreation of Tony Stark's corporate headquarters turned superhero lair. Standing nearly three feet tall,...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe was once a blockbuster behemoth, churning out hit comic book movies with superheroes and villains who popped in and out of multiple franchises, occasionally culminating in the massive spectacle of "Avengers" movies. It all came to a magnificent head with the double dose of "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame," completing the masterful storyline dubbed The Infinity Saga and shattering the box office. Sadly, recent years have seen the MCU take a dive in quality as the quantity of their output in film and television has increased (something the comic book movie makers will be changing soon). But thankfully, Lego has a way for us to cherish the glory days of the MCU.
Last year, Lego released the Avengers Tower playset, a massive building brick recreation of Tony Stark's corporate headquarters turned superhero lair. Standing nearly three feet tall,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Like any good superhero, Marvel Television has returned from the dead. The label is what the Marvel Netflix shows like "Daredevil" and the ABC ones like "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." were made under. Marvel Television was rendered defunct in 2019 after Marvel Studios absorbed it. Now, though its operations remain under the studio's purview, its name is being used again as part of an effort to more cleanly delineate the projects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel Studios will continue to be the label of the films, while Marvel Television will headline upcoming Disney+ programs like "Agatha All Along" and "Daredevil: Born Again." Marvel Animation will cover projects like the excellent "X-Men '97" (which is not part of the MCU), while Marvel Spotlight is for small-scale projects like "Echo" (read our review here).
Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, explained in an interview with ComicBook.com that, "We want...
Marvel Studios will continue to be the label of the films, while Marvel Television will headline upcoming Disney+ programs like "Agatha All Along" and "Daredevil: Born Again." Marvel Animation will cover projects like the excellent "X-Men '97" (which is not part of the MCU), while Marvel Spotlight is for small-scale projects like "Echo" (read our review here).
Brad Winderbaum, Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, explained in an interview with ComicBook.com that, "We want...
- 5/21/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Taylor Swift has long been one of the most favorite personalities in the music industry, and rumors have been going around that she will soon become ginormously favorite in the entertainment industry too. And while some may argue these rumors and speculation started with Ryan Reynolds’ upcoming Deadpool 3, we tend to differ, because, truth is, these actually started nearly 7 years ago.
Swift in a still from Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. | Credit: Taylor Swift Productions.
Although it may seem surprising for those who forgot or didn’t know, these initially originated back in 2017 with a track from Swift that had fans convinced the billionaire singer was going to defeat Thanos. However, that never came to be, and those rumors drowned, but even then, that ain’t the end of the speculation around Swift joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Taylor Swift Had Fans Believing She Would Defeat Thanos in 2017
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Swift in a still from Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. | Credit: Taylor Swift Productions.
Although it may seem surprising for those who forgot or didn’t know, these initially originated back in 2017 with a track from Swift that had fans convinced the billionaire singer was going to defeat Thanos. However, that never came to be, and those rumors drowned, but even then, that ain’t the end of the speculation around Swift joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Taylor Swift Had Fans Believing She Would Defeat Thanos in 2017
Back...
- 5/21/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
At 42 years of age, Chris Evans boasts of being one of the most recognizable actors globally thanks to his stint as Captain America, aka Steve Rogers, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A role that he debuted in the MCU with way back in 2011 and held for nearly a decade has also earned him a place as one of the best action heroes. Additionally, the beloved treatment of his character at the hands of Joe and Anthony Russo made it all the more popular while giving fans a lot to cheer about.
Chris Evans as Captain America in Spider-Man: Homecoming | Marvel Entertainment
Interestingly, out of the several live-action Marvel movies the actor has taken part in, a whopping majority of them had the Russo brothers at the helm. Thus, when the question of his favorite scene came into question, he did not hesitate to choose from one of those movies but...
Chris Evans as Captain America in Spider-Man: Homecoming | Marvel Entertainment
Interestingly, out of the several live-action Marvel movies the actor has taken part in, a whopping majority of them had the Russo brothers at the helm. Thus, when the question of his favorite scene came into question, he did not hesitate to choose from one of those movies but...
- 5/21/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
The Marvel universe has a great many numbers of characters yet to have made their MCU debut. But with X-Men and other character rights finally returning to Marvel Studios, fans can expect to see some of them finally make their live-action appearances. With fan expectations on the rise, numerous rumors have been plaguing the fandom, with one or the other actor or character speculating to join the MCU.
The MCU is potentially gearing up to introduce several new characters | Marvel Studios
Among the many rumors floating around, Taylor Swift too has found her way back to MCU’s casting speculations. After an insider revealed she met Kevin Feige for a Marvel role, fans believe her casting is a recipe for disaster.
Taylor Swift Reportedly Met Kevin Feige for Potential MCU Role Kevin Feige at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Among the many actors and actresses rumored to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
The MCU is potentially gearing up to introduce several new characters | Marvel Studios
Among the many rumors floating around, Taylor Swift too has found her way back to MCU’s casting speculations. After an insider revealed she met Kevin Feige for a Marvel role, fans believe her casting is a recipe for disaster.
Taylor Swift Reportedly Met Kevin Feige for Potential MCU Role Kevin Feige at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Among the many actors and actresses rumored to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
[This story contains spoilers from A Man in Full and Outer Range season two.]
Between Tom Pelphrey’s two current streaming shows, one would think that the series with the shimmering time portal in the ground would have the more off-the-wall ending. But that honor instead belongs to David E. Kelley’s A Man in Full.
Adapted from Tom Wolfe’s novel, the Netflix limited series centers on Jeff Daniels’ Charlie Croker, an overextended billionaire who owes various banks over a billion dollars in overdue loans, and Pelphrey’s Raymond Peepgrass is one of the bankers who’s tired of being stepped on by Charlie both personally and professionally.
All season long, Raymond and Harry Zale (Bill Camp) are on the verge of seizing Charlie’s assets, but he works the system to his advantage to stave off collection. Frustrated, Raymond makes one last move to acquire controlling interest in Charlie’s life’s work — a building called the Concourse,...
Between Tom Pelphrey’s two current streaming shows, one would think that the series with the shimmering time portal in the ground would have the more off-the-wall ending. But that honor instead belongs to David E. Kelley’s A Man in Full.
Adapted from Tom Wolfe’s novel, the Netflix limited series centers on Jeff Daniels’ Charlie Croker, an overextended billionaire who owes various banks over a billion dollars in overdue loans, and Pelphrey’s Raymond Peepgrass is one of the bankers who’s tired of being stepped on by Charlie both personally and professionally.
All season long, Raymond and Harry Zale (Bill Camp) are on the verge of seizing Charlie’s assets, but he works the system to his advantage to stave off collection. Frustrated, Raymond makes one last move to acquire controlling interest in Charlie’s life’s work — a building called the Concourse,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zoe Saldaña is one of the only actresses in Hollywood who has been part of multiple highest-grossing films. The actress played the role of Neyitri in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, which was the highest-grossing film upon release. She then beat that record with her role as Gamora in Avengers: Endgame. She reprised her role as Neyitri in Avatar: The Way of Water.
Saldaña has been a part of multiple sci-fi film franchises. Apart from the MCU and Avatar, the actress has also appeared as Nyota Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. However, that was not her first association with the franchise as she played the role of a Trekkie in the Tom Hanks starrer The Terminal. In fact, she did so much research for her role that it made it much easier for her to be cast in Star Trek.
Zoe Saldaña Played A Trekkie In Tom Hanks...
Saldaña has been a part of multiple sci-fi film franchises. Apart from the MCU and Avatar, the actress has also appeared as Nyota Uhura in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek reboot. However, that was not her first association with the franchise as she played the role of a Trekkie in the Tom Hanks starrer The Terminal. In fact, she did so much research for her role that it made it much easier for her to be cast in Star Trek.
Zoe Saldaña Played A Trekkie In Tom Hanks...
- 5/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Russo Brothers Once Revealed Allegedly Fighting Sony For Hiring Tom Holland As Spider-Man(Photo Credit – Instagram)
Tom Holland is currently the beloved Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, in the MCU, but the English actor would not have gotten the part if it wasn’t for the Russo brothers—Joe and Anthony Russo. The directors had to fight with Sony to cast Tom as Peter. Keep scrolling for more.
Holland appeared as the web-slinging superhero for the first time in MCU’s Captain America: Civil War, directed by the Russo brothers. Tom then had his solo film the following year and appeared in the Avengers movies. His films are placed in the Sony-shared Marvel universe, and the last one earned a billion dollars released in the last leg of 2021.
In an interview with British GQ, the Avengers: Endgame directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo opened up about their meeting with Sony...
Tom Holland is currently the beloved Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, in the MCU, but the English actor would not have gotten the part if it wasn’t for the Russo brothers—Joe and Anthony Russo. The directors had to fight with Sony to cast Tom as Peter. Keep scrolling for more.
Holland appeared as the web-slinging superhero for the first time in MCU’s Captain America: Civil War, directed by the Russo brothers. Tom then had his solo film the following year and appeared in the Avengers movies. His films are placed in the Sony-shared Marvel universe, and the last one earned a billion dollars released in the last leg of 2021.
In an interview with British GQ, the Avengers: Endgame directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo opened up about their meeting with Sony...
- 5/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The highest-paid actors in Hollywood — Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr., Keanu Reeves, and others — could easily command millions of dollars in upfront salary. For Avengers: Endgame, Downey Jr. earned a $20 million upfront salary and a $75 million total income. The precedent for these humongous salaries was Elizabeth Taylor’s upfront salary of $1 million for Cleopatra.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
The British-American actress worked in the industry for nearly seven decades. She was cast in Cleopatra after she completed her contract at MGM Studios. 20th Century Fox, who produced the film, recognized her incredible talent and offered her a massive guaranteed salary along with a percentage of the gross profits.
Elizabeth Taylor Became The First Movie Star To Be Paid $1 Million Salary Elizabeth Taylor in a still from Cleopatra | 20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox set aside a sum of $2 million for the production of their project Cleopatra.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
The British-American actress worked in the industry for nearly seven decades. She was cast in Cleopatra after she completed her contract at MGM Studios. 20th Century Fox, who produced the film, recognized her incredible talent and offered her a massive guaranteed salary along with a percentage of the gross profits.
Elizabeth Taylor Became The First Movie Star To Be Paid $1 Million Salary Elizabeth Taylor in a still from Cleopatra | 20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox set aside a sum of $2 million for the production of their project Cleopatra.
- 5/20/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
“You can jump in anywhere”: Kevin Feige’s Marvel Future Plans Will Erase One Major Phase 3 Complaint
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has long been a juggernaut among huge franchises, perhaps trailing only behind the legendary Star Wars saga. With its intricate web of characters, intertwining storylines, and hidden Easter eggs, the MCU has certainly captivated audiences worldwide. However, for newcomers, this journey can feel a bit daunting.
Kevin Feige at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Gage Skidmore /Wikimedia Commons
While seasoned fans love the interconnectedness of it all, new fans often find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer amount of lore and backstory required to fully immerse themselves in this cinematic universe. But fear not, as Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige, has heard the cries and is spearheading a bold new initiative to make the MCU more accessible to all.
Fans Will No Longer Require Watching 30+ Movies to Enjoy a Single Series or Movie in the MCU
While diving into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is undeniably an epic experience,...
Kevin Feige at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | Credits: Gage Skidmore /Wikimedia Commons
While seasoned fans love the interconnectedness of it all, new fans often find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer amount of lore and backstory required to fully immerse themselves in this cinematic universe. But fear not, as Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige, has heard the cries and is spearheading a bold new initiative to make the MCU more accessible to all.
Fans Will No Longer Require Watching 30+ Movies to Enjoy a Single Series or Movie in the MCU
While diving into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is undeniably an epic experience,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
It's now been over 5 years since Marvel Studios last released an Avengers movie. While Covid and last year's strikes have to take some of the blame, it's fair to say the McU's heroes should have re-assembled by now.
As we write this, Avengers 5 (previously titled The Kang Dynasty) is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 1, 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars set to follow on May 7, 2027.
With Disney CEO Bob Iger pushing for Marvel Studios to get back top quality over quantity, there are concerns that there's no longer enough time to effectively build to the stories which need to be told in those movies. Then, there's the fact the Multiverse Saga's new big bad, Kang, is reportedly being sidelined.
It's easy to forget that we only saw Thanos in a few brief scenes before Avengers: Infinity War so the villain - or some Variant of him - can still work,...
As we write this, Avengers 5 (previously titled The Kang Dynasty) is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 1, 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars set to follow on May 7, 2027.
With Disney CEO Bob Iger pushing for Marvel Studios to get back top quality over quantity, there are concerns that there's no longer enough time to effectively build to the stories which need to be told in those movies. Then, there's the fact the Multiverse Saga's new big bad, Kang, is reportedly being sidelined.
It's easy to forget that we only saw Thanos in a few brief scenes before Avengers: Infinity War so the villain - or some Variant of him - can still work,...
- 5/19/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disparage the Marvel Cinematic Universe all you want, but there's no denying that when it comes to casting, Kevin Feige and the McU's longtime casting director, Sarah Halley Finn, have the magic touch. It's all but impossible now to picture anyone other than Robert Downey Jr. lending his snarky wit to the self-declared "genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist" Tony Stark, or to imagine a different actor bringing the same spot-on mix of wholesomeness and New Yorker defiance like Chris Evans did as Steve Rogers. And let's not forget Thor and Loki, two Marvel Comics veterans who could've easily been dismissed as dorky C-listers, only to become the franchise's most long-lasting players thanks to Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston.
For all of its missteps, that hasn't changed in the MCU post-"Avengers: Endgame." Esteemed character actors Oscar Isaac, Hailee Steinfeld, and Florence Pugh all brought the full brunt of their talents to...
For all of its missteps, that hasn't changed in the MCU post-"Avengers: Endgame." Esteemed character actors Oscar Isaac, Hailee Steinfeld, and Florence Pugh all brought the full brunt of their talents to...
- 5/18/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
2024's box office got off to a rough start, and the big boost that's typically expected in the summer has yet to materialize. John Krasinski's "If," a fantasy film about retired imaginary friends that combines live action and animation, is the latest release to debut to underwhelming numbers. Deadline reports that "If" is on track to gross $30.5 million in its opening weekend, which is at the bottom end of projections.
That's not a disaster for "If" itself, which had a relatively constrained $110 million budget. It's a bigger start than the more-expensive action comedy flick "The Fall Guy" managed a couple of weeks ago. And while "If" may not have impressed critics (its Rotten Tomatoes score is 50% as of this writing), it received an A CinemaScore from opening night exit polls, indicating that general audiences feel more warmly about it. Original movies are always a tough sell at the box office,...
That's not a disaster for "If" itself, which had a relatively constrained $110 million budget. It's a bigger start than the more-expensive action comedy flick "The Fall Guy" managed a couple of weeks ago. And while "If" may not have impressed critics (its Rotten Tomatoes score is 50% as of this writing), it received an A CinemaScore from opening night exit polls, indicating that general audiences feel more warmly about it. Original movies are always a tough sell at the box office,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is something Ryan Gosling would love to be a part of, even though he has not starred in any superhero flicks yet. Not only that, but he already knows the character he would most like to play.
The 43-year-old star of Barbie and The Fall Guy recently expressed his staunch interest in playing Johnny Blaze in a future Ghost Rider project, a role played by Nicolas Cage in MCU flicks. Having said that, during a chat with Happy Sad Confused’s Josh Horowitz, Gosling dropped the bombshell that he would be more than willing to don the fiery chains of the iconic anti-hero.
Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy | 87North Productions
But during the interview, Emily Blunt was so appalled and disappointed by her co-star’s abrupt change of heart regarding doing a superhero flick. But note that, as of right now, there is still no...
The 43-year-old star of Barbie and The Fall Guy recently expressed his staunch interest in playing Johnny Blaze in a future Ghost Rider project, a role played by Nicolas Cage in MCU flicks. Having said that, during a chat with Happy Sad Confused’s Josh Horowitz, Gosling dropped the bombshell that he would be more than willing to don the fiery chains of the iconic anti-hero.
Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy | 87North Productions
But during the interview, Emily Blunt was so appalled and disappointed by her co-star’s abrupt change of heart regarding doing a superhero flick. But note that, as of right now, there is still no...
- 5/18/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Photo Credit: TBS A delicious improvement is coming to Saturday nights! The dynamic duo (and husband and wife) of Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen, who are both hilarious, are hosting a new version of Dinner and a Movie on TBS. Starting June 1st at 8pm Et/Pt, join this married couple for a weekly bash filled with playful banter, behind-the-scenes movie insights, and delicious dishes from surprise Food Network chefs. In addition to the summer blockbusters Avengers: Endgame, The Greatest Showman, and We’re the Millers, the premiere includes Aquaman. Rewatching your favorite films with loved ones and lots of laughter is a great opportunity.
So grab your popcorn and tune in to Dinner and a Movie on TBS.
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So grab your popcorn and tune in to Dinner and a Movie on TBS.
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- 5/17/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Note: This article discusses sexual misconduct and abuse.
As much as I roll my eyes at Joe Russo blaming Marvel's pandemic-era box office woes on the children, he's right about one thing: Hollywood, like the world at large, is at a crossroads at the time of this writing. Superhero films, which have been the bread and butter of the industry for most of the 21st century, are no longer a reliable draw. We also find ourselves in a curious place where franchise fatigue seems to be settling in, yet it remains challenging for anything that isn't based on an IP to find financial success. At the same time, the growing popularity of smaller and scrappier fare from studios like A24 could point to a way forward.
It's a lot like the 1960s, when you think about it. By the end of that decade, the American New Wave was in full swing.
As much as I roll my eyes at Joe Russo blaming Marvel's pandemic-era box office woes on the children, he's right about one thing: Hollywood, like the world at large, is at a crossroads at the time of this writing. Superhero films, which have been the bread and butter of the industry for most of the 21st century, are no longer a reliable draw. We also find ourselves in a curious place where franchise fatigue seems to be settling in, yet it remains challenging for anything that isn't based on an IP to find financial success. At the same time, the growing popularity of smaller and scrappier fare from studios like A24 could point to a way forward.
It's a lot like the 1960s, when you think about it. By the end of that decade, the American New Wave was in full swing.
- 5/17/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The strike-shortened 2023 production slate has left moviegoers with a lighter summer movie calendar than many have come to expect in recent years, but TBS is hoping that fans will take the opportunity to spend more time watching old movies at home. The cable network announced that married couple Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen have been tapped to host a revival of “Dinner and a Movie,” the cooking show that features recipes that can be paired with films.
“Dinner and a Movie” originally aired on TBS from 1995-2011 and was famously hosted by chef Claud Mann and comedian Paul Gilmartin. The revival will air on Saturday nights at 8pm Et beginning on June 1. Each episode will feature a movie (“Aquaman” will be the inaugural selection) alongside cooking segments, games, and surprise guests.
Future episodes of the show will feature the films “We’re the Millers,” “The Greatest Showman,” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
“The...
“Dinner and a Movie” originally aired on TBS from 1995-2011 and was famously hosted by chef Claud Mann and comedian Paul Gilmartin. The revival will air on Saturday nights at 8pm Et beginning on June 1. Each episode will feature a movie (“Aquaman” will be the inaugural selection) alongside cooking segments, games, and surprise guests.
Future episodes of the show will feature the films “We’re the Millers,” “The Greatest Showman,” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
“The...
- 5/17/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Zoe Saldaña is one of the few Hollywood stars whose reputation undoubtedly precedes her. As such, her work not only stands out as a product of her excellent ethics but also an irrevocable personality that drives her to achieve perfection in every single role she embodies. But such quality of work doesnʼt breed out of compliance and pleasantness.
Zoe Saldaña in Special Ops: Lioness [Credit: Paramount Network]For the Avatar star, it took incredible strength and bravery to pursue work in an industry that makes it their daily mission to promote misogyny. Saldaña has hardly kept quiet in the past about the difficult working environment on Pirates of the Caribbean sets and she isnʼt about to do so now as she makes explosive revelations about the openly vile nature of studio execs.
Zoe Saldaña Blows the Lid Off the Brutal Sexism of Execs
Accusations and allegations are all it takes...
Zoe Saldaña in Special Ops: Lioness [Credit: Paramount Network]For the Avatar star, it took incredible strength and bravery to pursue work in an industry that makes it their daily mission to promote misogyny. Saldaña has hardly kept quiet in the past about the difficult working environment on Pirates of the Caribbean sets and she isnʼt about to do so now as she makes explosive revelations about the openly vile nature of studio execs.
Zoe Saldaña Blows the Lid Off the Brutal Sexism of Execs
Accusations and allegations are all it takes...
- 5/17/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Deadpool & Wolverine’s Reported Runtime Revealed(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Marvel Studios is playing safe with content after facing a downfall after Avengers: Endgame, which is noticeable. This year, there will be only one MCU release, and that is Deadpool & Wolverine, and it has kept us all on the edge. Now, a recent report has revealed the movie’s alleged runtime, and it has already broken the previous two movies’ runtimes. Keep scrolling for more.
Ryan Reynolds will reprise his role as the Merc with a Mouth, but the biggest attraction is Hugh Jackman’s return as Logan. Also, it is the first time fans are witnessing Hugh donning the comic-accurate yellow and blue costume of Wolverine. Industry analysts are hopeful that it will bring back Marvel’s glory at the box office and hit the billion-dollar mark after Spider-Man: No Way Home’s $1.92 billion collection.
As per AMC Theatres via Sacnilk,...
Marvel Studios is playing safe with content after facing a downfall after Avengers: Endgame, which is noticeable. This year, there will be only one MCU release, and that is Deadpool & Wolverine, and it has kept us all on the edge. Now, a recent report has revealed the movie’s alleged runtime, and it has already broken the previous two movies’ runtimes. Keep scrolling for more.
Ryan Reynolds will reprise his role as the Merc with a Mouth, but the biggest attraction is Hugh Jackman’s return as Logan. Also, it is the first time fans are witnessing Hugh donning the comic-accurate yellow and blue costume of Wolverine. Industry analysts are hopeful that it will bring back Marvel’s glory at the box office and hit the billion-dollar mark after Spider-Man: No Way Home’s $1.92 billion collection.
As per AMC Theatres via Sacnilk,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
We've known for some time that Brad Pitt was eyed to play Cable in Deadpool 2. Concept art has shown the actor transformed into the time-travelling son of Cyclops and Jean Grey, but the role ultimately went to Avengers: Endgame star Josh Brolin.
While Pitt's busy schedule was to blame for that, he still found the time to make a fun blink-and-you'd-miss-it cameo as X-Force member, The Vanisher.
Talking to Josh Horowitz about his new movie The Fall Guy, Deadpool 2 director David Leitch reflected on trying to cast Pitt as Nathan Summers and explained how that ultimately led to him dying by electrocution on screen (when the invisible mutant parachuted into power lines).
"Ryan [Reynolds] and I went to pitch Brad," Leitch says in the video below. "We had concept art, and it's sort of how the Vanisher cameo came to life. Because I think he entertained it...
While Pitt's busy schedule was to blame for that, he still found the time to make a fun blink-and-you'd-miss-it cameo as X-Force member, The Vanisher.
Talking to Josh Horowitz about his new movie The Fall Guy, Deadpool 2 director David Leitch reflected on trying to cast Pitt as Nathan Summers and explained how that ultimately led to him dying by electrocution on screen (when the invisible mutant parachuted into power lines).
"Ryan [Reynolds] and I went to pitch Brad," Leitch says in the video below. "We had concept art, and it's sort of how the Vanisher cameo came to life. Because I think he entertained it...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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