The Fantastic Four has been rumored to take place in a completely separate universe for the MCU, before making the jump to the Sacred Timeline during the events of Avengers: Secret Wars. There is yet to be official confirmation about whether this is actually going to be the case, but if true, The Fantastic Four will be able to deliver a cliffhanger as big as the one we saw in Avengers: Infinity War.
The new Fantastic Four cast. | Credit: Marvel Studios.
If Marvel’s The Fantastic Four does indeed take place in a separate universe, this allows the film to take a more liberated approach with its story, as the film would not be beholden to all the development of the mainline MCU. This could encourage the film to deliver a cliffhanger like that of Avengers: Infinity War, which could see the Fantastic Four lose to the antagonist of the film,...
The new Fantastic Four cast. | Credit: Marvel Studios.
If Marvel’s The Fantastic Four does indeed take place in a separate universe, this allows the film to take a more liberated approach with its story, as the film would not be beholden to all the development of the mainline MCU. This could encourage the film to deliver a cliffhanger like that of Avengers: Infinity War, which could see the Fantastic Four lose to the antagonist of the film,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming MCU releases, and for good reasons. The movie is rumored to feature numerous cameos and variants, marks Deadpool’s debut in the MCU, and brings Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine after his retirement from the role. It’s also speculated to lead into ‘Secret Wars,’ though this rumor should be taken with a grain of salt.
Recently, an unexpected cameo has been confirmed, adding to the excitement among fans.
In the latest episode of ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ which premiered on May 23, viewers saw Rob McElhenney visit Ryan Reynolds on the set of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ in London. Although much of the set footage was blurred, fans received an exciting update about the documentary.
Reynolds explained that McElhenney was invited to the set to discuss Wrexham matters due to his busy schedule. When offered a role in the film, McElhenney eagerly accepted.
Recently, an unexpected cameo has been confirmed, adding to the excitement among fans.
In the latest episode of ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ which premiered on May 23, viewers saw Rob McElhenney visit Ryan Reynolds on the set of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ in London. Although much of the set footage was blurred, fans received an exciting update about the documentary.
Reynolds explained that McElhenney was invited to the set to discuss Wrexham matters due to his busy schedule. When offered a role in the film, McElhenney eagerly accepted.
- 5/24/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
We've come to the end of another week here on Cbm, and while it's been a bit of a slow few days for major news, there are more than enough rumors doing the rounds to keep you going!
In this latest round-up of Marvel Cinematic Universe-related rumors, we have (possible) updates on quite a few upcoming big-screen releases, including The Fantastic Four, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sequel, and Avengers 5/Secret Wars. There's also talk of a brand-new project (or projects) featuring Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Men.
According to Daniel Richtman, Sony Pictures wants to bring Maguire and Garfield back as their respective takes on Spider-Man (no surprise after the success of No Way Home), but as "key players" in a Multiverse storyline of their own, separate from the McU's.
We have heard that Sony's Tom Rothman and Marvel's Kevin Feige disagreed...
In this latest round-up of Marvel Cinematic Universe-related rumors, we have (possible) updates on quite a few upcoming big-screen releases, including The Fantastic Four, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sequel, and Avengers 5/Secret Wars. There's also talk of a brand-new project (or projects) featuring Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Men.
According to Daniel Richtman, Sony Pictures wants to bring Maguire and Garfield back as their respective takes on Spider-Man (no surprise after the success of No Way Home), but as "key players" in a Multiverse storyline of their own, separate from the McU's.
We have heard that Sony's Tom Rothman and Marvel's Kevin Feige disagreed...
- 5/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s entry into the MCU was one of those iconic moments in superhero cinema, that Sony badly wants to recreate. If it were up to them, the Tom Rothman-led studio would have reunited the three heroes once again in the hopes of making another $2 billion phenomenon. Marvel’s constant objection to this plan may have forced Sony to consider another option for Maguire and Garfield.
Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home | Marvel Studios
According to reports, Sony is set to bring back the previous Spider-Man actors into the Ssu. It could mean that both Maguire and Garfield may get their own movies and appear in Ssu’s multiversal adventures.
Industry Insider Says Sony Wants Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in the Ssu Multiverse Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home...
Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home | Marvel Studios
According to reports, Sony is set to bring back the previous Spider-Man actors into the Ssu. It could mean that both Maguire and Garfield may get their own movies and appear in Ssu’s multiversal adventures.
Industry Insider Says Sony Wants Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in the Ssu Multiverse Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield in a still from Spider-Man: No Way Home...
- 5/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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
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
Venom 3 Confirmed to be the Last Movie in the Series, What's Next for the Symbiote? - Main Image
Venom 3 will be Eddie Brock's last dance with the alien symbiote in the Sony movie series launched in 2018.
In an interview with Deadline, Sony chairman Tom Rothman discussed a few IPs under their studios, where he confirmed that “The third and last Venom is going to be huge.”
The threequel follows the events of Venom: Let There Be Carnage, where journalist Brock is now a fugitive yet remains bonded with Venom. Tom Hardy returns to complete his three-picture deal, and Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Clark Backo are cast in undisclosed roles.
Venom: The Last Dance hits theaters in October 2024.
Related: Tom Hardy Secretly Competes in a Martial Arts Championship, Ends Up Winning the Gold
What’s next for the symbiote in the Marvel movies?
Even though Venom’s movie series ends with The Last Dance,...
Venom 3 will be Eddie Brock's last dance with the alien symbiote in the Sony movie series launched in 2018.
In an interview with Deadline, Sony chairman Tom Rothman discussed a few IPs under their studios, where he confirmed that “The third and last Venom is going to be huge.”
The threequel follows the events of Venom: Let There Be Carnage, where journalist Brock is now a fugitive yet remains bonded with Venom. Tom Hardy returns to complete his three-picture deal, and Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Clark Backo are cast in undisclosed roles.
Venom: The Last Dance hits theaters in October 2024.
Related: Tom Hardy Secretly Competes in a Martial Arts Championship, Ends Up Winning the Gold
What’s next for the symbiote in the Marvel movies?
Even though Venom’s movie series ends with The Last Dance,...
- 5/21/2024
- EpicStream
When Secret Wars writer Jonathan Hickman relaunched the X-Men line of comic books by sending the heroes to Krakoa and making them immortal, there was one subtle change which generated a lot of discussion.
After decades of the trio being embroiled in a love triangle, it was strongly hinted that Wolverine, Cyclops, and Jean Grey's new life on the island nation had resulted in them taking their relationship down a very...modern...route.
Yes, the insinuation was that they were a "throuple," with Scott and Logan presumably sharing Jean (or vice versa).
The biggest hint in that respect came when the floorplan of the "Summer House" confirmed that their bedrooms were linked, with Jean's in the middle (something unique to their rooms only).
We're sure you don't need us to join the dots there, but Tom Brevoort, Executive Vice President and new X-Men Group Editor at Marvel Comics, has...
After decades of the trio being embroiled in a love triangle, it was strongly hinted that Wolverine, Cyclops, and Jean Grey's new life on the island nation had resulted in them taking their relationship down a very...modern...route.
Yes, the insinuation was that they were a "throuple," with Scott and Logan presumably sharing Jean (or vice versa).
The biggest hint in that respect came when the floorplan of the "Summer House" confirmed that their bedrooms were linked, with Jean's in the middle (something unique to their rooms only).
We're sure you don't need us to join the dots there, but Tom Brevoort, Executive Vice President and new X-Men Group Editor at Marvel Comics, has...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Let’s not beat around the bush; Marvel’s going through something right now. The superhero studio’s recent output has simply exhausted both casual and hardcore fans alike.
The sentiment appears to be close to universal too: amidst the avalanche of MCU content, there have been too few hits and too many misses. The fact that Bob Iger, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, has publicly said that they’re going to change strategy and “slowly decrease volume” tells you everything you need to know.
So how does Marvel proceed from here? MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is seemingly planning to course-correct by re-assembling the Avengers sooner rather than later. Next year alone will see the release of Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade, followed a few months later by a new Avengers—previously subtitled “The Kang Dynasty,” though that’s reportedly been abandoned.
It’s a sensible play.
The sentiment appears to be close to universal too: amidst the avalanche of MCU content, there have been too few hits and too many misses. The fact that Bob Iger, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, has publicly said that they’re going to change strategy and “slowly decrease volume” tells you everything you need to know.
So how does Marvel proceed from here? MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is seemingly planning to course-correct by re-assembling the Avengers sooner rather than later. Next year alone will see the release of Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade, followed a few months later by a new Avengers—previously subtitled “The Kang Dynasty,” though that’s reportedly been abandoned.
It’s a sensible play.
- 5/21/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine was the clawed mutant's first solo movie...and an utter disappointment. Despite that, the hero did ultimately get a (somewhat disjointed) trilogy thanks to The Wolverine and Logan, with both proving to be significant improvements.
The latter ended Hugh Jackman's run as Wolverine by killing the character, and we expected that to be it for him. Heck, so did the actor himself as Jackman confirmed on multiple occasions that he was retiring from a role he'd been cast in nearly two decades earlier.
Ryan Reynolds managed to convince Jackman to make a comeback and he'll now play a different Wolverine Variant in this summer's Deadpool & Wolverine.
Recently Jackman spoke to Fandango about what drew him back to the Marvel Universe (we don't anticipate this being a one-and-done as Jackman is a dead cert for Avengers: Secret Wars). Unsurprisingly, it sounds like the chance to...
The latter ended Hugh Jackman's run as Wolverine by killing the character, and we expected that to be it for him. Heck, so did the actor himself as Jackman confirmed on multiple occasions that he was retiring from a role he'd been cast in nearly two decades earlier.
Ryan Reynolds managed to convince Jackman to make a comeback and he'll now play a different Wolverine Variant in this summer's Deadpool & Wolverine.
Recently Jackman spoke to Fandango about what drew him back to the Marvel Universe (we don't anticipate this being a one-and-done as Jackman is a dead cert for Avengers: Secret Wars). Unsurprisingly, it sounds like the chance to...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is shaping up to be the most anticipated upcoming MCU release for several compelling reasons. Firstly, the movie is rumored to feature numerous cameos and variants. Additionally, it’s Deadpool’s debut in the MCU and marks the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, despite his previous retirement from the role. There’s also speculation that this film will lead into ‘Secret Wars,’ though this remains unconfirmed.
One of the most persistent rumors is that Taylor Swift will appear as Dazzler. This rumor has been circulating for at least a year, backed by notable scoopers and leakers. The speculation gains traction considering Ryan Reynolds is a huge fan of Swift, and his wife, Blake Lively, is close friends with the artist.
Since then, both Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy have addressed the rumors of Taylor Swift appearing in the film. Recently, Reynolds revisited the topic due...
One of the most persistent rumors is that Taylor Swift will appear as Dazzler. This rumor has been circulating for at least a year, backed by notable scoopers and leakers. The speculation gains traction considering Ryan Reynolds is a huge fan of Swift, and his wife, Blake Lively, is close friends with the artist.
Since then, both Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy have addressed the rumors of Taylor Swift appearing in the film. Recently, Reynolds revisited the topic due...
- 5/21/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
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
Stephen Amell played the role of Oliver Queen a.k.a Arrow in the CW’s Arrow. The project spawned the Arrowverse which included shows such as The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, among others. However, Amell’s Arrow was the one that started it all and has an enduring legacy as it introduced many DC characters to the mainstream.
While the show ended in 2020 after eight seasons, creator Marc Guggenheim reportedly had a different idea for the ending of the series. Guggenheim mentioned that while he always intended for Oliver Queen to die in the series, he wanted him to be a legendary presence, inspiring other vigilantes in the DC universe including Batman.
Arrow’s Original Ending Included An Appearance From Batman Stephen Amell in Arrow
The CW produced a host of shows based on DC characters, beginning with Arrow. The show starred Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen,...
While the show ended in 2020 after eight seasons, creator Marc Guggenheim reportedly had a different idea for the ending of the series. Guggenheim mentioned that while he always intended for Oliver Queen to die in the series, he wanted him to be a legendary presence, inspiring other vigilantes in the DC universe including Batman.
Arrow’s Original Ending Included An Appearance From Batman Stephen Amell in Arrow
The CW produced a host of shows based on DC characters, beginning with Arrow. The show starred Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Despite Kevin Feigeʼs tireless efforts to keep the cogs of the megalomaniacal Marvel universe running, some of the products like the star-studded Eternals come out a bit worse for the wear and bear the brunt of the fans who remain dejected with the performance of the Phase Four era.
The quality of projects originating in the post-Endgame saga of the MCU have performed categorically worse in the recent past. Regardless, not many original projects coming out of that Phase have received the sequel treatment.
Tiamut in Eternals (2021) [Credit: Marvel Studios]With plenty of Marvel films and television projects now facing criticism over their deteriorating quality, it is only fair for audiences to feel nervous after receiving news about a sequel to a Phase Four film. Moreover, the studioʼs stagnating state of work neither shows improvement nor the desire to achieve it, making it difficult to accept Marvelʼs decision regarding a Phase Four film sequel.
The quality of projects originating in the post-Endgame saga of the MCU have performed categorically worse in the recent past. Regardless, not many original projects coming out of that Phase have received the sequel treatment.
Tiamut in Eternals (2021) [Credit: Marvel Studios]With plenty of Marvel films and television projects now facing criticism over their deteriorating quality, it is only fair for audiences to feel nervous after receiving news about a sequel to a Phase Four film. Moreover, the studioʼs stagnating state of work neither shows improvement nor the desire to achieve it, making it difficult to accept Marvelʼs decision regarding a Phase Four film sequel.
- 5/18/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
It is that time of the month again when rumors and theories regarding the MCU are created and spread on the internet. This time, it’s about Avengers: Secret Wars. With reports that the film will include two legendary superheroes to lead the Avengers, it might seem like good news at first. However, things might not be too good for the heroes!
A still of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe especially calling these two legendary actors and their equally legendary heroic characters into the fold, it seems that the Avengers might be in danger. Well, who better to make the sacrificial lamb than two retiring heroes who might have run their course? But who are these heroes anyway? Sad to say, these two legendary actors and heroes are the ones that we know and love, and maybe, Secret Wars might be the end of their characters!
A still of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe especially calling these two legendary actors and their equally legendary heroic characters into the fold, it seems that the Avengers might be in danger. Well, who better to make the sacrificial lamb than two retiring heroes who might have run their course? But who are these heroes anyway? Sad to say, these two legendary actors and heroes are the ones that we know and love, and maybe, Secret Wars might be the end of their characters!
- 5/15/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
This article was originally published on Toonado.com - head there now for all the latest on X-Men '97!
When it comes to cameos, X-Men '97 has gone all out and delivered heaps of fan-pleasing surprise appearances. However, everything we've seen up until now arguably pales in comparison to the first few minutes of "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3."
After Professor X forces Magneto to undo the damage he's inflicted on the Earth (you can read our full recap here), Silver Samurai is once again shown watching over his home before we head to the White House and see Captain America alongside the Invincible Iron Man.
In Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil is stopping looters and, later, gets a helping hand from Cloak and Dagger when the Prime Sentinels are back on the loose.
Doctor Strange is shown using his magic to perform surgery in a New York hospital and, in Wakanda,...
When it comes to cameos, X-Men '97 has gone all out and delivered heaps of fan-pleasing surprise appearances. However, everything we've seen up until now arguably pales in comparison to the first few minutes of "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3."
After Professor X forces Magneto to undo the damage he's inflicted on the Earth (you can read our full recap here), Silver Samurai is once again shown watching over his home before we head to the White House and see Captain America alongside the Invincible Iron Man.
In Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil is stopping looters and, later, gets a helping hand from Cloak and Dagger when the Prime Sentinels are back on the loose.
Doctor Strange is shown using his magic to perform surgery in a New York hospital and, in Wakanda,...
- 5/15/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The idea of bringing back a beloved '90s cartoon like "X-Men: The Animated Series" after 30 years sounds quite like a cash grab meant to exploit nostalgic grown-up fans, but it quickly became clear "X-Men '97" was more than the nostalgia-bait the premiere led us to believe.
Indeed, this is a thoughtful follow-up to the already exquisite '90s show, one that takes advantage of the streaming era's embrace of serialization and grittier stories to deliver a bleak yet still hopeful story about loss, grief, and family. The turning point came during the Genosha genocide episode, which made the story and the characters lose their innocence and open their eyes to the reality of their world. This is a season of television that has delivered some poignant character drama and some thrilling superheroics, all while telling a story with big consequences for mutantkind, but also the larger Marvel universe. Make no mistake,...
Indeed, this is a thoughtful follow-up to the already exquisite '90s show, one that takes advantage of the streaming era's embrace of serialization and grittier stories to deliver a bleak yet still hopeful story about loss, grief, and family. The turning point came during the Genosha genocide episode, which made the story and the characters lose their innocence and open their eyes to the reality of their world. This is a season of television that has delivered some poignant character drama and some thrilling superheroics, all while telling a story with big consequences for mutantkind, but also the larger Marvel universe. Make no mistake,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
X-men Editor Sheds New Light On Why Jonathan Hickman Abandoned The Krokoa Age After Relaunching Team
Secret Wars writer Jonathan Hickman rebooted the X-Men in 2019 with House of X and Powers of X, two titles which saw the mutants figure out immortality and create a new base on the island of Krakoa.
The game-changing storyline completely changed the role of mutants in the Marvel Universe and is set to wrap up this summer, roughly five years after it began. However, Hickman left the X-Men line much sooner than any of us expected, meaning we never got to see his full vision for the heroes.
Talking to Aipt about the "Krakoa Age," X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White admitted that much of what Hickman hoped to do with the team quickly proved to be off-limits to him.
"There were plans to use [Namor] - that’s why Jonathan set things up," he explains. "He fully intended to use him in probably a few different places. But that’s...
The game-changing storyline completely changed the role of mutants in the Marvel Universe and is set to wrap up this summer, roughly five years after it began. However, Hickman left the X-Men line much sooner than any of us expected, meaning we never got to see his full vision for the heroes.
Talking to Aipt about the "Krakoa Age," X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White admitted that much of what Hickman hoped to do with the team quickly proved to be off-limits to him.
"There were plans to use [Namor] - that’s why Jonathan set things up," he explains. "He fully intended to use him in probably a few different places. But that’s...
- 5/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
5 Characters John Malkovich Could Play in The Fantastic Four - Main Image
Marvel Studios is gradually unveiling new cast members for The Fantastic Four. A couple of hours before Ralph Ineson’s casting as the villain Galactus was announced, news emerged that Oscar-winning actor John Malkovich had also joined the film.
Though details about Malkovich's role remain under wraps, there are five possible Marvel characters he can bring to life as he enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deadline broke the news about Malkovich’s casting. This announcement comes a week after Marvel Studios added Paul Walter Hauser to the cast of The Fantastic Four.
But as Ineson’s casting debunked the claims that Malkovich could play Galactus, the theories on his actual role begin.
Nathaniel Richards
In The Fantastic Four, Malkovich could play the role of the original Nathaniel Richards, the father of Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal).
A brilliant scientist...
Marvel Studios is gradually unveiling new cast members for The Fantastic Four. A couple of hours before Ralph Ineson’s casting as the villain Galactus was announced, news emerged that Oscar-winning actor John Malkovich had also joined the film.
Though details about Malkovich's role remain under wraps, there are five possible Marvel characters he can bring to life as he enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deadline broke the news about Malkovich’s casting. This announcement comes a week after Marvel Studios added Paul Walter Hauser to the cast of The Fantastic Four.
But as Ineson’s casting debunked the claims that Malkovich could play Galactus, the theories on his actual role begin.
Nathaniel Richards
In The Fantastic Four, Malkovich could play the role of the original Nathaniel Richards, the father of Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal).
A brilliant scientist...
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
Stephen Amell starred as Oliver Queen a.k.a Green Arrow in the CW series Arrow. The show spawned the Arrowverse, including shows such as The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and more. It went on for eight seasons, ending in 2019. The show crossed over with other shows in the Arrowverse and saw many prominent DC characters make an appearance.
While the show included popular characters such as Deathstroke, Black Canary, and the Monitor, the makers revealed that they never intended to introduce some of these characters so early into the show. Characters such as Deathstroke and Arsenal a.k.a Roy Harper appeared in season 1 of the show despite being planned for much later.
Stephen Amell’s Arrow Wanted to Introduce Deathstroke Much Later Stephen Amell in Arrow
Stephen Amell’s Arrow introduced many DC characters to the mainstream, such as Black Canary, Overwatch, and Mister Terrific, and even...
While the show included popular characters such as Deathstroke, Black Canary, and the Monitor, the makers revealed that they never intended to introduce some of these characters so early into the show. Characters such as Deathstroke and Arsenal a.k.a Roy Harper appeared in season 1 of the show despite being planned for much later.
Stephen Amell’s Arrow Wanted to Introduce Deathstroke Much Later Stephen Amell in Arrow
Stephen Amell’s Arrow introduced many DC characters to the mainstream, such as Black Canary, Overwatch, and Mister Terrific, and even...
- 5/13/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Thor and Captain Marvel, at various points, have been labeled the strongest Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, showing great feats of strength at various points in their tenure as superheroes. Be it Captain Marvel’s fight against Thanos, or Thor’s battle with Hela, these characters have routinely proven themselves to be strong and competent fighters.
Reed Richards/ Mr. Fantastic in Marvel Comics
However, with a recent change in Marvel Comics, the Fantastic Four might have the Avengers beat, especially Reed Richards and Sue Storm (who have both served on the team). Reed Richards and Sue Storm were both exposed to a cosmic storm, which altered their bodies, giving Richards the power of a malleable body and Sue the ability to turn invisible.
SUGGESTEDThe Iconic Spider-Man Villain John Malkovich Nearly Played Before Being Cast in Pedro Pascal’s Fantastic Four
However, these characters have studied their powers and pushed them to the limit.
Reed Richards/ Mr. Fantastic in Marvel Comics
However, with a recent change in Marvel Comics, the Fantastic Four might have the Avengers beat, especially Reed Richards and Sue Storm (who have both served on the team). Reed Richards and Sue Storm were both exposed to a cosmic storm, which altered their bodies, giving Richards the power of a malleable body and Sue the ability to turn invisible.
SUGGESTEDThe Iconic Spider-Man Villain John Malkovich Nearly Played Before Being Cast in Pedro Pascal’s Fantastic Four
However, these characters have studied their powers and pushed them to the limit.
- 5/12/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
When fans heard the news that Fantastic Four would be recreated once again to wash away the sour taste the 2015 movie left, fans were truly excited and hoping their heartiest wishes for those superheroes would finally be fulfilled. But when they heard that Pedro Pascal had been cast into the role of Reed Richards in the saga, a lot of them were unsure about this decision of the Studios.
The new Fantastic Four cast. | Credit: Marvel Studios.
While that was initially understandable for those who couldn’t envision the Hollywood heartthrob in the role, Pascal’s old images resurfacing are here to wash away all those doubts. In fact, one specific vintage picture of him from a few years ago is so similar to the character in the comics that it has Marvel fans convinced Pascal was born to play Mister Fantastic!
Pedro Pascal Proves He Was Born to Play...
The new Fantastic Four cast. | Credit: Marvel Studios.
While that was initially understandable for those who couldn’t envision the Hollywood heartthrob in the role, Pascal’s old images resurfacing are here to wash away all those doubts. In fact, one specific vintage picture of him from a few years ago is so similar to the character in the comics that it has Marvel fans convinced Pascal was born to play Mister Fantastic!
Pedro Pascal Proves He Was Born to Play...
- 5/12/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
In this FandomWire Video Essay, we explore how Rick and Morty influenced Marvel‘s Multiverse Saga.
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Rick and Morty Changed Marvel’s MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been changed fundamentally, and it’s not because of what you might think…
In the years since the release of Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been struggling. Unimpressive box office performance and lukewarm critical and fan response have plagued the superhero franchise that used to be one of the most reliable in cinema. But who’s to blame?
It might be Rick and Morty.
For a show on Adult Swim that started as a Back to the Future parody, Rick and Morty has had a shocking cultural impact. When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the show has had a massive influence on...
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Rick and Morty Changed Marvel’s MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been changed fundamentally, and it’s not because of what you might think…
In the years since the release of Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been struggling. Unimpressive box office performance and lukewarm critical and fan response have plagued the superhero franchise that used to be one of the most reliable in cinema. But who’s to blame?
It might be Rick and Morty.
For a show on Adult Swim that started as a Back to the Future parody, Rick and Morty has had a shocking cultural impact. When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the show has had a massive influence on...
- 5/12/2024
- by Reilly Johnson
- FandomWire
"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" lives up to its title by placing a lot of focus on the clone troopers themselves. Some of the characters, like Commander Cody and Commander Bly, were inherited from the "Star Wars" prequel films. The show used the idea that clones had nicknames (instead of only serial numbers) and ran with it, creating many other clones -- including Captain Rex -- with custom names and armor to convey individuality.
One of the more striking clone looks is Commander Doom, who appears only briefly in the "Clone Wars" season 6 premiere "The Unknown." That name isn't an accident; the "Star Wars" website confirms that the creators named Doom after Marvel Comics villain Doctor Victor Von Doom. While Commander Doom gets too little screen time to see if he has the ego of his namesake, the creators used Doctor Doom's design to color his armor.
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One of the more striking clone looks is Commander Doom, who appears only briefly in the "Clone Wars" season 6 premiere "The Unknown." That name isn't an accident; the "Star Wars" website confirms that the creators named Doom after Marvel Comics villain Doctor Victor Von Doom. While Commander Doom gets too little screen time to see if he has the ego of his namesake, the creators used Doctor Doom's design to color his armor.
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Doctor...
- 5/11/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The X-Men are waiting in the wings to make their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a project being in active development, and Mister Sinister being rumored to be the villain for the first phase for the mutants. However, Marvel will require some smaller-scale villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to build up to the big bad, and X-Men ’97 might have just given the MCU its first mutant villain.
Omega Red. Credit: Marvel Comics
Omega Red is a mutant alright, but the character also has a direct connection to Captain America. Omega Red was made by the Soviet Union in direct response to Captain America. However, the procedure that the character went through is more in line with the Weapon X program that produced Wolverine.
Omega Red would be the perfect introductory villain for the X-Men’s debut in the MCU A still from X-Men ’97
Introducing the...
Omega Red. Credit: Marvel Comics
Omega Red is a mutant alright, but the character also has a direct connection to Captain America. Omega Red was made by the Soviet Union in direct response to Captain America. However, the procedure that the character went through is more in line with the Weapon X program that produced Wolverine.
Omega Red would be the perfect introductory villain for the X-Men’s debut in the MCU A still from X-Men ’97
Introducing the...
- 5/11/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The highly anticipated Marvel film Deadpool & Wolverine is expected to feature a number of cameos, and recent updates have revealed that one of the many could also be Chris Hemsworth making his next appearance as Thor after Love and Thunder.
Chris Hemsworth as Thor | Credit: Marvel Studios
The film recently revealed a nine-minute footage at the Cinema Con, featuring Thor alongside Deadpool. Hemsworth addressed the footage and his brief appearance in the film in a recent interview while revealing that it isn’t quite what fans anticipate.
Chris Hemsworth Addresses His Unexpected Deadpool & Wolverine Cameo
In a recent screening at Cinema Con, Deadpool & Wolverine revealed a brief footage revealing how Wade Wilson gets involved with the Tva and seeks Wolverine to help save the Sacred Timeline. The footage also features a brief cameo from Chris Hemsworth’s Thor.
A still from Thor: The Dark World | Credit: Marvel
One...
Chris Hemsworth as Thor | Credit: Marvel Studios
The film recently revealed a nine-minute footage at the Cinema Con, featuring Thor alongside Deadpool. Hemsworth addressed the footage and his brief appearance in the film in a recent interview while revealing that it isn’t quite what fans anticipate.
Chris Hemsworth Addresses His Unexpected Deadpool & Wolverine Cameo
In a recent screening at Cinema Con, Deadpool & Wolverine revealed a brief footage revealing how Wade Wilson gets involved with the Tva and seeks Wolverine to help save the Sacred Timeline. The footage also features a brief cameo from Chris Hemsworth’s Thor.
A still from Thor: The Dark World | Credit: Marvel
One...
- 5/11/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Fans are truly excited about the MCU’s efforts to bring back the X-Men, anticipating an epic journey ahead. It is now no secret that Marvel Studios has been diligently searching for the right writer to spearhead the X-Men movie script, with recent reports confirming that they’ve narrowed it down to two final candidates.
Kevin Feige. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
However, fans find it somewhat peculiar that despite the recent surge in popularity of the X-Men ’97 animated series, Kevin Feige is not considering hiring that team for the movie, and they are not shy to vocalize their concerns, to say the least.
Meet the Two Finalists Shortlisted by Kevin Feige to Spearhead the Writing Process for the X-Men MCU Movie!
The search for writers for the X-Men movie has been ongoing for quite some time now, with the MCU taking this process pretty seriously. This is no ordinary task,...
Kevin Feige. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
However, fans find it somewhat peculiar that despite the recent surge in popularity of the X-Men ’97 animated series, Kevin Feige is not considering hiring that team for the movie, and they are not shy to vocalize their concerns, to say the least.
Meet the Two Finalists Shortlisted by Kevin Feige to Spearhead the Writing Process for the X-Men MCU Movie!
The search for writers for the X-Men movie has been ongoing for quite some time now, with the MCU taking this process pretty seriously. This is no ordinary task,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Stephen Amell’s performance within the Arrowverse is one that is regarded by many to be a fan favorite. He is much loved because of the same. However, post its success, there were certain controversies he found himself in the midst of. Overcoming it all, the actor still stands strong in the Hollywood industry. A legacy of the same was created upon Arrow’s end.
Arrow star Stephen Amell | Credit: The CW
Ever since then, the actor hasn’t been seen in a significant superhero role. While fans want to see him once again as Oliver Queen in James Gunn’s DC Universe, that outcome is not one that can come to fruition any time soon. That is not to say that a possible entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is also out of the picture. In fact, it was Amell who proposed his interest in the same.
Stephen Amell...
Arrow star Stephen Amell | Credit: The CW
Ever since then, the actor hasn’t been seen in a significant superhero role. While fans want to see him once again as Oliver Queen in James Gunn’s DC Universe, that outcome is not one that can come to fruition any time soon. That is not to say that a possible entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is also out of the picture. In fact, it was Amell who proposed his interest in the same.
Stephen Amell...
- 5/8/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
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
There have been rumblings for several years now that Marvel Studios is developing a Midnight Suns movie revolving around the McU's supernatural heroes.
It may have taken a big step forward recently, however, as scooper @MyTimeToShineH is claiming that Kevin Feige is keen on filmmaker Fede Álvarez taking the helm of the project.
He's no stranger to horror after directing Evil Dead, Don't Breathe, and the upcoming Alien: Romulus. He also wrote Don't Breathe 2 and penned the story for 2022's Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Given the positive buzz surrounding the next Alien movie, this rumour makes a lot of sense.
Interestingly, Werewolf by Night director and regular MCU composer Michael Giacchino is also said to be an option after his impressive work with the Marvel Studios Special Presentation.
The Midnight Suns, or Midnight Sons as they were then known, debuted in the early 1990s. Dealing with horror, occult, and supernatural elements,...
It may have taken a big step forward recently, however, as scooper @MyTimeToShineH is claiming that Kevin Feige is keen on filmmaker Fede Álvarez taking the helm of the project.
He's no stranger to horror after directing Evil Dead, Don't Breathe, and the upcoming Alien: Romulus. He also wrote Don't Breathe 2 and penned the story for 2022's Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Given the positive buzz surrounding the next Alien movie, this rumour makes a lot of sense.
Interestingly, Werewolf by Night director and regular MCU composer Michael Giacchino is also said to be an option after his impressive work with the Marvel Studios Special Presentation.
The Midnight Suns, or Midnight Sons as they were then known, debuted in the early 1990s. Dealing with horror, occult, and supernatural elements,...
- 5/5/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Spider-Man 4 is a film that a lot of fans are looking forward to, especially after where No Way Home left Peter Parker. He was wiped from the memory of everyone who knew him, leaving him without any friends or family. This Peter Parker essentially had to start from scratch, and will probably be rubbing shoulders with street-level vigilantes like Daredevil and The Punisher, before he gets to become a part of anything like the Avengers.
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in the MCU
However, despite most of the plotlines of the film being wrapped up, there are certain exciting threads that fans want to see explored in future installments of the franchise. One theory that has been floating around online not only wishes to tug on this thread but also uses it to set Sony’s version of the Spider-Man universe straight.
Tom Holland’s Peter Parker could make The...
Tom Holland as Spider-Man in the MCU
However, despite most of the plotlines of the film being wrapped up, there are certain exciting threads that fans want to see explored in future installments of the franchise. One theory that has been floating around online not only wishes to tug on this thread but also uses it to set Sony’s version of the Spider-Man universe straight.
Tom Holland’s Peter Parker could make The...
- 5/4/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
It has been 5 years since Avengers: Endgame was released to the world. With everything on point in the film, fans also praised the music and the grandiose score of Endgame and how it culminated into something greater.
Alan Silvestri, the composer known for giving music to Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers: Infinity War, and, Avengers: Endgame, has also made some news about his potential return to the cinematic universe and fans are excited!
A still from the Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Endgame.
Alan Silvestri Hints At His Return To The Avengers’ World!
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting back on its feet slowly but surely, it seems that some of the OGs are returning to the field once again. Being the composer for several iconic movies like Back to the Future franchise, Predator, and, The Polar Express, Alan Silvestri has also been an integral part of the MCU.
Film composer...
Alan Silvestri, the composer known for giving music to Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers: Infinity War, and, Avengers: Endgame, has also made some news about his potential return to the cinematic universe and fans are excited!
A still from the Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Endgame.
Alan Silvestri Hints At His Return To The Avengers’ World!
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe getting back on its feet slowly but surely, it seems that some of the OGs are returning to the field once again. Being the composer for several iconic movies like Back to the Future franchise, Predator, and, The Polar Express, Alan Silvestri has also been an integral part of the MCU.
Film composer...
- 5/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
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
The recent trailer for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has revealed a lot, from nods to comic storylines to numerous cameos expected in the film.
In the movie, Deadpool is recruited by the Tva to prevent his reality from falling apart, prompting him to return to crime-fighting. He tries to persuade Wolverine to join him, but it seems Wolverine is not keen, as shown in the trailer. The film will introduce Cassandra Nova as the main villain of the MCU and will continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
Given the overwhelmingly positive reactions to both the first and second trailers, many fans were taken aback by the news that ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is undergoing last-minute reshoots. Naturally, this raised concerns among fans, but such occurrences are quite common, especially so close to the release date. It doesn’t necessarily indicate any major changes to the story being made.
Rumeur Deadpool And...
In the movie, Deadpool is recruited by the Tva to prevent his reality from falling apart, prompting him to return to crime-fighting. He tries to persuade Wolverine to join him, but it seems Wolverine is not keen, as shown in the trailer. The film will introduce Cassandra Nova as the main villain of the MCU and will continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
Given the overwhelmingly positive reactions to both the first and second trailers, many fans were taken aback by the news that ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is undergoing last-minute reshoots. Naturally, this raised concerns among fans, but such occurrences are quite common, especially so close to the release date. It doesn’t necessarily indicate any major changes to the story being made.
Rumeur Deadpool And...
- 5/2/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Spider-Man is probably the most popular superhero of all time, and Sony struck gold with the character in the game industry through Insomniac Games. The Marvel hero has been part of many epic movies, and comics but one multiplayer game could have been the greatest.
It wasn’t long ago when Insomniac Games canceled the ambitious multiplayer game called The Great Web for unknown reasons and the leaked trailers and roadmaps sent fans into a frenzy and revived the project themselves through modding.
Modders Have Assembled to Revive Spider-Man: The Great Web
Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Great Web could have been the perfect opportunity to swing around with friends.
It is upsetting to hear that certain projects with great potential will never see the light of day, Insomniac suffered a massive leak, and among the data that was stolen was a decent-sized teaser for the canceled multiplayer game and fans...
It wasn’t long ago when Insomniac Games canceled the ambitious multiplayer game called The Great Web for unknown reasons and the leaked trailers and roadmaps sent fans into a frenzy and revived the project themselves through modding.
Modders Have Assembled to Revive Spider-Man: The Great Web
Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Great Web could have been the perfect opportunity to swing around with friends.
It is upsetting to hear that certain projects with great potential will never see the light of day, Insomniac suffered a massive leak, and among the data that was stolen was a decent-sized teaser for the canceled multiplayer game and fans...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is widely seen as the weakest of Thor’s solo films in the MCU. Directed by Taika Waititi, it took a campy approach to Thor and his foe Gorr the God Butcher. This marked a significant departure from the more successful ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’
Chris Hemsworth admitted in an interview with Vanity Fair that he holds himself responsible for the movie’s shortcomings, regretting his role in mocking a beloved character.
Chris Hemsworth recognized that Marvel fans should get another ‘Thor’ movie after the letdown of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ in 2022. He had admitted before that the fourth movie was “too silly,” and it still weighs on him.
I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself. I didn’t stick the landing.
Hemsworth also confessed that he always felt his co-stars in the ‘Avengers’ movies had much cooler things to do.
Chris Hemsworth admitted in an interview with Vanity Fair that he holds himself responsible for the movie’s shortcomings, regretting his role in mocking a beloved character.
Chris Hemsworth recognized that Marvel fans should get another ‘Thor’ movie after the letdown of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ in 2022. He had admitted before that the fourth movie was “too silly,” and it still weighs on him.
I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself. I didn’t stick the landing.
Hemsworth also confessed that he always felt his co-stars in the ‘Avengers’ movies had much cooler things to do.
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is by far and wide accepted as the worst release in Thor’s standalone series in the MCU. Directed by Taika Waititi, the movie was a campy take on both Thor and one of his most notorious villains – Gorr the God Butcher.
It was definitely a drastic shift from ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ which is considered one of the best installments in the series. Now talking to Vanity Fair, Chris Hemsworth himself noted that he blames himself for the failure of the movie, and blames himself for accepting to ridicule such a well-established character.
Chris Hemsworth acknowledged that Marvel fans deserve another ‘Thor’ movie following the perceived disappointment of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ in 2022. He previously admitted that the fourth installment was ‘too silly,’ and this criticism seems to linger for him.
I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself.
It was definitely a drastic shift from ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ which is considered one of the best installments in the series. Now talking to Vanity Fair, Chris Hemsworth himself noted that he blames himself for the failure of the movie, and blames himself for accepting to ridicule such a well-established character.
Chris Hemsworth acknowledged that Marvel fans deserve another ‘Thor’ movie following the perceived disappointment of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ in 2022. He previously admitted that the fourth installment was ‘too silly,’ and this criticism seems to linger for him.
I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself.
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
According to the origin of Marvel’s Thor, the All-Father Odin sends his son to Earth to learn humility. It sounds like Thor actor Chris Hemsworth has had to do the same thing.
Hemsworth’s Thor was riding high going into 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder, following 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, which won over fans who dismissed his first two solo outings, as well as the strong emotional arc in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. But for many, Love and Thunder pushed the wacky sensibilities of writer/director Taika Waititi too far, resulting in a movie too glib to be funny. And Hemsworth agrees.
“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” the Aussie actor recently admitted to Vanity Fair. “I didn’t stick the landing.”
It’s easy to see why Hemsworth leaned so far into Waititi’s style for Love and Thunder.
Hemsworth’s Thor was riding high going into 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder, following 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, which won over fans who dismissed his first two solo outings, as well as the strong emotional arc in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. But for many, Love and Thunder pushed the wacky sensibilities of writer/director Taika Waititi too far, resulting in a movie too glib to be funny. And Hemsworth agrees.
“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” the Aussie actor recently admitted to Vanity Fair. “I didn’t stick the landing.”
It’s easy to see why Hemsworth leaned so far into Waititi’s style for Love and Thunder.
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Hideo Kojima, as far as video games are concerned, is no less than an auteur and legend in the field. Each of his video games is more of an experience filled with nuanced themes and lessons ranging from philosophy to warfare. His Metal Gear series, in particular, despite being based on conflicts and the role of technology in society gives an engaging narrative touching upon morality and political-social commentary.
Hideo Kojima. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
A consistent exhilarating experience, Kojima reveals how his 2008 masterpiece, Metal Gear Solid 4 is similar to the cinematic masterpiece, Logan.
Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid 4 is Unusually Similar to Logan
A still from Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is set directly after the events of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Set in the enigmatic technological world of Hideo Kojima‘s creation,...
Hideo Kojima. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
A consistent exhilarating experience, Kojima reveals how his 2008 masterpiece, Metal Gear Solid 4 is similar to the cinematic masterpiece, Logan.
Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid 4 is Unusually Similar to Logan
A still from Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is set directly after the events of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Set in the enigmatic technological world of Hideo Kojima‘s creation,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The MCU has faced some tough times lately, with many big movies not doing well and even breaking some bad records. A lot of the new stuff coming up gets trashed on social media before it even comes out.
Take ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ for example. There’s a chunk of fans who just won’t accept Sam Wilson as Captain America, even though Steve Rogers got a good ending to his story.
However, most fans are pretty pumped about the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Secret Wars.’ A big reason is the possibility of different versions of characters. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already buzzing with talk of 25 cameos and variants, and ‘Secret Wars’ is expected to double that once the media blitz kicks in. Marvel’s well aware of the hype, which is why they dropped an official reference to it during CinemaCon. In one scene, Deadpool starts...
Take ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ for example. There’s a chunk of fans who just won’t accept Sam Wilson as Captain America, even though Steve Rogers got a good ending to his story.
However, most fans are pretty pumped about the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Secret Wars.’ A big reason is the possibility of different versions of characters. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already buzzing with talk of 25 cameos and variants, and ‘Secret Wars’ is expected to double that once the media blitz kicks in. Marvel’s well aware of the hype, which is why they dropped an official reference to it during CinemaCon. In one scene, Deadpool starts...
- 4/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU has been on sort of a downward spiral recently, with several of its biggest productions failing, setting unflattering records. Most of the upcoming productions also get negative feedback on social media even before they are released.
Just take a look at ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and a decent-sized part of the fandom that refuses to accept Sam Willson as Captain America despite Steve Rogers getting a perfect closure for his story arc.
Almost the entire fandom is however excited about the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Secret Wars,’ mostly due to hope fueled by the concept of variants. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ already has 25 rumored & confirmed cameos and variants, and ‘Secret Wars,’ when the media coverage of the movie starts to the fullest, will easily have double that. Marvel expects that, this is why it was already referenced by the studio officially during the CinemaCon presentation when Deadpool starts...
Just take a look at ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and a decent-sized part of the fandom that refuses to accept Sam Willson as Captain America despite Steve Rogers getting a perfect closure for his story arc.
Almost the entire fandom is however excited about the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Secret Wars,’ mostly due to hope fueled by the concept of variants. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ already has 25 rumored & confirmed cameos and variants, and ‘Secret Wars,’ when the media coverage of the movie starts to the fullest, will easily have double that. Marvel expects that, this is why it was already referenced by the studio officially during the CinemaCon presentation when Deadpool starts...
- 4/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Even though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is incredibly secretive with Avengers 5, just like every other one of its projects, leaks about the casting for the movie seem to be popping up nonetheless. This comes after the renowned industry scooper Daniel Richtman recently threw in some reported details about which superheroes could be seen in the 2026-scheduled film.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
While fans were expecting to hear a lot of names from all the new superheroes introduced by the MCU, they were inevitably disappointed after Richtman revealed Kevin Feige’s plan for the next installment in the Avengers saga. This is because, according to those reports, Pedro Pascal and the remaining of the new Fantastic Four gang will reportedly not appear in the movie — at all.
Industry Insider Gets Candid About the Superheroes Cast in Avengers 5
There has been a lot of news about what fans might see and...
Marvel Cinematic Universe
While fans were expecting to hear a lot of names from all the new superheroes introduced by the MCU, they were inevitably disappointed after Richtman revealed Kevin Feige’s plan for the next installment in the Avengers saga. This is because, according to those reports, Pedro Pascal and the remaining of the new Fantastic Four gang will reportedly not appear in the movie — at all.
Industry Insider Gets Candid About the Superheroes Cast in Avengers 5
There has been a lot of news about what fans might see and...
- 4/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Over the past year, Jonathan Majors has experienced a significant and unforeseen shift in his professional life. From being a rising star in Hollywood with a prominent role in a major franchise, he found himself dismissed from the same project following his arrest in connection with an alleged domestic dispute.
A still from Loki | Credit: Marvel StudiosHowever, his trajectory within the MCU could have been jeopardized even before it began. In a 2023 interview with Vanity Fair, the 34-year-old actor shared that he almost walked out of his first Marvel meeting with the studio as he felt out of place.
Jonathan Majors Recalled Leaving His First Meeting With Marvel
In a conversation with Vanity Fair, the former MCU star Jonathan Majors recalled the time he decided to walk out of his first meeting with the studio. “I hope this doesn’t bite me in the ass, but I walked out of my Marvel general [meeting],” he said.
A still from Loki | Credit: Marvel StudiosHowever, his trajectory within the MCU could have been jeopardized even before it began. In a 2023 interview with Vanity Fair, the 34-year-old actor shared that he almost walked out of his first Marvel meeting with the studio as he felt out of place.
Jonathan Majors Recalled Leaving His First Meeting With Marvel
In a conversation with Vanity Fair, the former MCU star Jonathan Majors recalled the time he decided to walk out of his first meeting with the studio. “I hope this doesn’t bite me in the ass, but I walked out of my Marvel general [meeting],” he said.
- 4/28/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Doctor Strange director, Scott Derrickson, is known for two things: horror and Marvel. His epic vision and style shine through in films like Sinister and The Day the Earth Stood Still. And yet, fans weep over the scandal-ridden production of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Of Madness.
An IP that should have remained in the hands of Derrickson, the changing of the old guard to bring in Sam Raimi was a decision praised by many. However, with time, regrets surface, and missed opportunities are realized as fans grasp the true scale of Scott Derrickson’s vision.
Doctor Strange (2016) [Credit: Marvel Studios]
Doctor Strange Was Always Destined for Greatness
There are truly one or two things in this world that are worthy of being called the stuff of legends. Among monuments, it’s the Giza Necropolis; in literature, Homer’s Iliad; and, of course, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey when it comes to film.
An IP that should have remained in the hands of Derrickson, the changing of the old guard to bring in Sam Raimi was a decision praised by many. However, with time, regrets surface, and missed opportunities are realized as fans grasp the true scale of Scott Derrickson’s vision.
Doctor Strange (2016) [Credit: Marvel Studios]
Doctor Strange Was Always Destined for Greatness
There are truly one or two things in this world that are worthy of being called the stuff of legends. Among monuments, it’s the Giza Necropolis; in literature, Homer’s Iliad; and, of course, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey when it comes to film.
- 4/27/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Marvel fans have been eagerly awaiting more female-led superhero flicks to highlight the powerful women of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a world where male superheroes predominate. However, recent reports have suggested that the future of such projects could very well be at risk, making fans frustrated and disappointed.
Teyonah Parris’ character Monica Rambeau would have had her own solo MCU series if Brie Larson’s The Marvels had not been met with such dismal critical reception. Although Monica Rambeau made a fleeting appearance in Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels (2023), the character made her official debut in Disney+’s WandaVision.
Teyonah Parris in WandaVision
However, it’s been alleged that Marvel scrapped her solo project after the Larson-starrer flick underperformed at the box office, triggering an enraged discussion among viewers regarding the challenges faced by female-driven superhero flicks.
The Development and Demise of Teyonah Parris’ MCU Series
The intended...
Teyonah Parris’ character Monica Rambeau would have had her own solo MCU series if Brie Larson’s The Marvels had not been met with such dismal critical reception. Although Monica Rambeau made a fleeting appearance in Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels (2023), the character made her official debut in Disney+’s WandaVision.
Teyonah Parris in WandaVision
However, it’s been alleged that Marvel scrapped her solo project after the Larson-starrer flick underperformed at the box office, triggering an enraged discussion among viewers regarding the challenges faced by female-driven superhero flicks.
The Development and Demise of Teyonah Parris’ MCU Series
The intended...
- 4/27/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
X-Men ’97 has been a success for Marvel Studios during a period when they struggled on the film side of affairs. The animated series which serves as a continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series has given fans a taste of what the MCU could be like when the mutants are fully integrated into the shared universe.
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine is set to do the same for the MCU, by giving viewers a teaser of the greater influx of mutants in the future. As a result, the film’s success is key for Marvel to return to their blockbuster ways. Recently, X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo has fired a fair warning to Reynolds over social media ahead of the film’s release, and here is what he had to say.
X-Men ’97 Creator Beau DeMayo Passes the Baton to Ryan Reynolds...
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine is set to do the same for the MCU, by giving viewers a teaser of the greater influx of mutants in the future. As a result, the film’s success is key for Marvel to return to their blockbuster ways. Recently, X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo has fired a fair warning to Reynolds over social media ahead of the film’s release, and here is what he had to say.
X-Men ’97 Creator Beau DeMayo Passes the Baton to Ryan Reynolds...
- 4/26/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Sam Raimi found great success with the ‘Spider-Man’ film trilogy, each installment grossing over $800 million worldwide. However, plans for further sequels were halted due to script issues. Disappointed with ‘Spider-Man 3,’ Raimi aimed to redeem the franchise with ‘Spider-Man 4,’ which unfortunately never came to fruition. In 2022, he expressed regret about not ending the series on a high note.
Despite this, Raimi’s involvement with Spider-Man continued as he and Marc Webb served as creative consultants for Marvel Studios’ ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ directed by Jon Watts. Recently, rumors have circulated about Raimi directing ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ the highly anticipated installment in the ‘Avengers’ franchise.
Recently, Raimi stated his desire to direct the final Phase 6 movie, but unfortunately, the studio hasn’t approached him yet.
I love 90% of the Marvel heroes that I’ve read in the great Stan Lee Marvel Universe comic books. I would love to work with Marvel again.
Despite this, Raimi’s involvement with Spider-Man continued as he and Marc Webb served as creative consultants for Marvel Studios’ ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ directed by Jon Watts. Recently, rumors have circulated about Raimi directing ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ the highly anticipated installment in the ‘Avengers’ franchise.
Recently, Raimi stated his desire to direct the final Phase 6 movie, but unfortunately, the studio hasn’t approached him yet.
I love 90% of the Marvel heroes that I’ve read in the great Stan Lee Marvel Universe comic books. I would love to work with Marvel again.
- 4/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The buzz around Secret Wars is getting louder and louder every day, but the lack of updates is leaving fans hanging. However, there’s a glimmer of hope, Sam Raimi, the guy behind some of people’s favorite superhero movies, has hinted that he’s keen to direct if given the chance.
Filmmaker Sam Raimi (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While all the fans are waiting for more news, there’s one idea that can rectify arguably what was one of the MCU’s biggest mistakes in recent years, the apparent death of Scarlet Witch. Killing her off felt like a big mistake, but now with Secret Wars on the horizon, there’s a chance to fix things. This could be the shake-up the MCU needs to get back on track.
Sam Raimi Finally Addresses Rumors of Directing Secret Wars
For months, the rumor mill has been abuzz about Sam Raimi...
Filmmaker Sam Raimi (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While all the fans are waiting for more news, there’s one idea that can rectify arguably what was one of the MCU’s biggest mistakes in recent years, the apparent death of Scarlet Witch. Killing her off felt like a big mistake, but now with Secret Wars on the horizon, there’s a chance to fix things. This could be the shake-up the MCU needs to get back on track.
Sam Raimi Finally Addresses Rumors of Directing Secret Wars
For months, the rumor mill has been abuzz about Sam Raimi...
- 4/25/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Before his career went down the rabbit hole of utter destruction and Jonathan Majors was redacted from the industry’s hotlist of prime actors, Marvel felt blessed to score an actor who could pull off one of the biggest and most mysterious roles assigned in its long and illustrious history.
Despite the novelty of playing the next Big Bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jonathan Majors had been very methodical and studious in his role as Kang. With a fine debut in Loki, Majors created an aura of as much adoration and praise as was deserving of an actor of his caliber.
Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains in Loki [Credit: Marvel Studios]Although he is no Iron Man, Majors’ contribution in his two short appearances within the MCU spoke to the volume of his amassed talent as an actor.
Jonathan Majors Proved His Worth With 1 Simple Role
When Loki premiered...
Despite the novelty of playing the next Big Bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jonathan Majors had been very methodical and studious in his role as Kang. With a fine debut in Loki, Majors created an aura of as much adoration and praise as was deserving of an actor of his caliber.
Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains in Loki [Credit: Marvel Studios]Although he is no Iron Man, Majors’ contribution in his two short appearances within the MCU spoke to the volume of his amassed talent as an actor.
Jonathan Majors Proved His Worth With 1 Simple Role
When Loki premiered...
- 4/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Film industry insider and YouTuber John Campea has made a bold claim that nobody is entirely aware of what MCU is about right now. Allegedly digging at Kevin Feige’s habit of introducing more characters, while audiences are getting confused with the previous ones and their consistency in MCU, Campea’s claim has sparked a lot of interest among fans.
Marvel President Kevin Feige. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
While some netizens slammed John Campea for his lack of knowledge regarding the MCU and his surprising comments, others supported the YouTuber. Openly sending out a warning message for Kevin Feige as he prepares to introduce X-Men into the MCU rather than building a gripping storyline, netizens call out Marvel Studios’ lack of depth.
Social Media Uproar Following John Campea’s Comments
Ever since the end of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the MCU has taken a weird turn where audiences witnessed a lack of gripping storyline,...
Marvel President Kevin Feige. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
While some netizens slammed John Campea for his lack of knowledge regarding the MCU and his surprising comments, others supported the YouTuber. Openly sending out a warning message for Kevin Feige as he prepares to introduce X-Men into the MCU rather than building a gripping storyline, netizens call out Marvel Studios’ lack of depth.
Social Media Uproar Following John Campea’s Comments
Ever since the end of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the MCU has taken a weird turn where audiences witnessed a lack of gripping storyline,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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