A combination of Jonathan Majors' firing and the tepid response to Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania has led to Marvel Studios changing its plans for Kang the Conqueror.
While the time-travelling villain and his many Variants are still expected to factor into the Multiverse Saga, it's thought he'll be replaced or at least joined by one or more threats to the Multiverse. The question is, who will that be when Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars roll around?
In this feature, we're taking a look at the most intriguing possibilities. From those who can stand alongside Kang to the baddies who might just usurp him as the Multiverse's greatest threat, we think you'll have fun seeing who we've singled out.
To do so, simply click on the "Next" or "View List" buttons below...
6. Mephisto
The Marvel Universe's devil, Mephisto is rumoured to make his MCU debut in Ironheart as...
While the time-travelling villain and his many Variants are still expected to factor into the Multiverse Saga, it's thought he'll be replaced or at least joined by one or more threats to the Multiverse. The question is, who will that be when Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars roll around?
In this feature, we're taking a look at the most intriguing possibilities. From those who can stand alongside Kang to the baddies who might just usurp him as the Multiverse's greatest threat, we think you'll have fun seeing who we've singled out.
To do so, simply click on the "Next" or "View List" buttons below...
6. Mephisto
The Marvel Universe's devil, Mephisto is rumoured to make his MCU debut in Ironheart as...
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Taking over the mantle from Andrew Garfield, the Tom Holland version of Spider-Man took a majestic leap straight into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, kick-starting a new era of collaboration between Marvel and Sony. The entry of the teenage web-slinger, though, happened under the banner of Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man during the split within the Avengers in Captain America: Civil War, with the character remaining in the shadows of his mentor for quite a long time.
A still of Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in an official still from Spider-Man: Homecoming | Sony Entertainment
Hints of the character learning to cope with grief and loss truly came with 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home and got dialed up several notches with the merciless string of events in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, Marvel Studios is neither done with aligning the character with the...
A still of Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in an official still from Spider-Man: Homecoming | Sony Entertainment
Hints of the character learning to cope with grief and loss truly came with 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home and got dialed up several notches with the merciless string of events in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, Marvel Studios is neither done with aligning the character with the...
- 6/10/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Did you know that one of the most hilarious scenes in Disney+’s Hawkeye was improvised? Marvel stars Florence Pugh and Hailee Steinfeld are not only talented but quick-witted actresses as well. Because of this one particular improvisation, it made the whole scene a lot better.
Florence Pugh in Black Widow / Walt Disney Studios
Of course, fans will never forget the king of improvisations within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One of Robert Downey Jr.’s unscripted lines even changed the entire direction of the franchise. Because of this, the second generation of heroes in the MCU keeps his legacy alive.
Florence Pugh and Hailee Steinfeld Improvised The One Fork Scene In Hawkeye
In an interview via BuzzFeed, directors Bert and Bertie, real names Amber Templemore-Finlayson and Katie Ellwood, revealed how the improvisations of Florence Pugh and Hailee Steinfeld added more fun to the Hawkeye narrative.
We did a rehearsal, but...
Florence Pugh in Black Widow / Walt Disney Studios
Of course, fans will never forget the king of improvisations within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One of Robert Downey Jr.’s unscripted lines even changed the entire direction of the franchise. Because of this, the second generation of heroes in the MCU keeps his legacy alive.
Florence Pugh and Hailee Steinfeld Improvised The One Fork Scene In Hawkeye
In an interview via BuzzFeed, directors Bert and Bertie, real names Amber Templemore-Finlayson and Katie Ellwood, revealed how the improvisations of Florence Pugh and Hailee Steinfeld added more fun to the Hawkeye narrative.
We did a rehearsal, but...
- 6/10/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios, back in 2014, leaped into its most ambitious and cash-guzzling gamble yet as James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy rolled out and played on the big screens. Consisting of a rag-tag group that even had a talking raccoon and a tree life-form, the movie brought about surprising success and kick-started one of the most iconic MCU franchises.
Riding on a unique mix of humor, grit, and a plot that took audiences across every nook and cranny of deep space, the mega project initially set off a bigger quest for landing its actors.
Chris Pratt speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Chris Pratt as Star-Lord was the first casting call that the filmmaking team settled on. Thereafter, the quest for a Drax actor led them to Aquaman star Jason Momoa, who not only auditioned for the...
Riding on a unique mix of humor, grit, and a plot that took audiences across every nook and cranny of deep space, the mega project initially set off a bigger quest for landing its actors.
Chris Pratt speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Gage Skidmore for Wikimedia Commons
Chris Pratt as Star-Lord was the first casting call that the filmmaking team settled on. Thereafter, the quest for a Drax actor led them to Aquaman star Jason Momoa, who not only auditioned for the...
- 6/10/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Floyd Collins, the 1994 musical that has built an enduring popularity due to an Off Broadway cast recording, will finally receive a Broadway staging: The Adam Guettel-Tina Landau musical will be part of the just-announced 2024-2025 40th Anniversary Lincoln Center Theater season.
The musical, based on the true and tragic story of a 1925 cave explorer in Kentucky that has long since passed into folklore, joins the previously announced play McNeal starring Robert Downey Jr. on the Lct season Broadway line-up. Floyd Collins will being previews on March 27, 2025 at Lct’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, with an opening night of Monday, April 21.
Lct also announced its Off Broadway season line-up, which will include The Blood Quilt by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, and Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe, directed by Jack O’Brien, both at Lct’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
At Lct’s smaller Clair Tow Theater,...
The musical, based on the true and tragic story of a 1925 cave explorer in Kentucky that has long since passed into folklore, joins the previously announced play McNeal starring Robert Downey Jr. on the Lct season Broadway line-up. Floyd Collins will being previews on March 27, 2025 at Lct’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, with an opening night of Monday, April 21.
Lct also announced its Off Broadway season line-up, which will include The Blood Quilt by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, and Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe, directed by Jack O’Brien, both at Lct’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
At Lct’s smaller Clair Tow Theater,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
When Jeff Bridges Made Startling Claim About His Iron Man Character In The Robert Downey Jr Led MCU Movie(Photo Credit – Instagram)
Robert Downey Jr, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jeff Bridges made the first Iron Man fun and entertaining, which helped Marvel lay the foundation stone of the MCU. It is now one of the highest-grossing studios. Rdj played the Playboy turned superhero role really well, but Jeff was a great villain to his Tony Stark. He played Obadiah Stane, aka Iron Monger, who died at the end of the film, but the actor once revealed that he was not supposed to die. Scroll below for the deets.
Bridges is an acclaimed actor who has won several accolades, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. As mentioned above, this Rdj-led movie was the first MCU film, and the actor once revealed that he, along with Downey and Jon,...
Robert Downey Jr, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jeff Bridges made the first Iron Man fun and entertaining, which helped Marvel lay the foundation stone of the MCU. It is now one of the highest-grossing studios. Rdj played the Playboy turned superhero role really well, but Jeff was a great villain to his Tony Stark. He played Obadiah Stane, aka Iron Monger, who died at the end of the film, but the actor once revealed that he was not supposed to die. Scroll below for the deets.
Bridges is an acclaimed actor who has won several accolades, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. As mentioned above, this Rdj-led movie was the first MCU film, and the actor once revealed that he, along with Downey and Jon,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Most Marvel fans are at their wit’s end because they are absolutely clueless about Kang following the dismissal of Jonathan Majors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor was found guilty of assault and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Sadly, the actor’s exit from the superhero franchise had brought Avengers 5 to a standstill.
Jonathan Majors as Kang The Conqueror. Credits: Marvel Studios
Jonathan Majors was supposed to be the next big bad villain for the two upcoming Avengers films, that is Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.
While the film came to a dead stop for quite some time, it looks like Marvel Studios went back to the planning board and decided to pull the plug on Majors’ Kang the Conqueror for the time being. Since MCU is reportedly looking to focus on other villains than the one they had initially planned.
Marvel Abandons Jonathan...
Jonathan Majors as Kang The Conqueror. Credits: Marvel Studios
Jonathan Majors was supposed to be the next big bad villain for the two upcoming Avengers films, that is Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.
While the film came to a dead stop for quite some time, it looks like Marvel Studios went back to the planning board and decided to pull the plug on Majors’ Kang the Conqueror for the time being. Since MCU is reportedly looking to focus on other villains than the one they had initially planned.
Marvel Abandons Jonathan...
- 6/9/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Avengers: Endgame sits at 94% on Rotten Tomatoes with more than 550 reviews. However, with many critics turning on superhero movies in recent years, there's been an increase in "superhero fatigue" talk and a general, often overly harsh, criticism of the genre.
However, one person who won't put up with the 2019 movie being torn down in any way is singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson.
In a new video posted on The Kelly Clarkson Show's YouTube channel, the American Idol winner responds to negative Letterboxd reviews. In the case of Avengers: Endgame, she was having none of it.
"Who gave this a bad review?" Clarkson wondered before mocking critics: "'Ugh, it’s just these big epic Marvel things. These big epic superhero movies.' Fans love them. Not everything has to be Shawshank Redemption. Whatever."
The review also referenced Martin Scorsese's scathing assessment of comic book adaptations to which Clarkson said,...
However, one person who won't put up with the 2019 movie being torn down in any way is singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson.
In a new video posted on The Kelly Clarkson Show's YouTube channel, the American Idol winner responds to negative Letterboxd reviews. In the case of Avengers: Endgame, she was having none of it.
"Who gave this a bad review?" Clarkson wondered before mocking critics: "'Ugh, it’s just these big epic Marvel things. These big epic superhero movies.' Fans love them. Not everything has to be Shawshank Redemption. Whatever."
The review also referenced Martin Scorsese's scathing assessment of comic book adaptations to which Clarkson said,...
- 6/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Downey’s Dream Cars on Max and Christian Cooper of National Geographic’s Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper were among the winners Saturday night the 51st Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmys.
Held a day after the Daytime Emmys at downtown Los Angeles’ Westin Bonaventure Hotel, the Creative Arts & Lifestyle awards honored legal/courtroom dramas, travel/adventure programs, and arts and culture shows, as well as lighting and technical direction specialists and costumers, cinematographers and hairstylists.
Among the winners was Amazon Freevee’s Judy Justice for best Legal/Courtroom Program. The Kelly Clarkson Show, which picked up its fourth consecutive talk-show win the night before, scored two more wins Saturday, for lighting design and live sound mixing/editing.
Multiple winners Saturday also included Nat Geo’s Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Netflix’s Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, and Netflix’s African Queens: Njinga.
See the complete list of winners below.
Held a day after the Daytime Emmys at downtown Los Angeles’ Westin Bonaventure Hotel, the Creative Arts & Lifestyle awards honored legal/courtroom dramas, travel/adventure programs, and arts and culture shows, as well as lighting and technical direction specialists and costumers, cinematographers and hairstylists.
Among the winners was Amazon Freevee’s Judy Justice for best Legal/Courtroom Program. The Kelly Clarkson Show, which picked up its fourth consecutive talk-show win the night before, scored two more wins Saturday, for lighting design and live sound mixing/editing.
Multiple winners Saturday also included Nat Geo’s Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Netflix’s Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, and Netflix’s African Queens: Njinga.
See the complete list of winners below.
- 6/9/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Everyone knows "The Simpsons" has basically predicted every major cultural moment in recent history. From Disney's 2021 acquisition of Fox to Donald Trump's presidency, the long-running show has managed to prove time and again that it has its finger on the pulse of pop culture — well, at least it used to. But the show is also responsible for directly contributing to other pop culture moments, such as when Merriam-Webster added the word "Cromulent" — first used in the 1996 episode "Lisa the Iconoclast" — to the dictionary.
Another '90s episode featured the origin of a minor "Simpsons" joke that would end up enduring for decades, although in a much less conspicuous way. "Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy" is the tenth episode of the show's sixth season, and while it didn't quite make /Film's list of the 25 best "Simpsons" episodes, frankly every golden age episode could have been on that list, and this one is no different.
Another '90s episode featured the origin of a minor "Simpsons" joke that would end up enduring for decades, although in a much less conspicuous way. "Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy" is the tenth episode of the show's sixth season, and while it didn't quite make /Film's list of the 25 best "Simpsons" episodes, frankly every golden age episode could have been on that list, and this one is no different.
- 6/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Since its inception, MCU has captivated audiences with its innovative storytelling, groundbreaking visuals, and some of the most iconic superhero suit-up scenes. However, as the franchise progressed and Kevin Feige introduced nano-tech to reshape these sequences, it prompted fans to reflect on the evolution of Iron Man and other superheroes’ armors and the impact of this technological advancement.
Iron Man and War Machine in a still from Iron Man 2 | Marvel Entertainment
Pointing at how the suit-up scenes used to be cooler than they are today, since the introduction of nanotechnology, fans express their disappointment over Kevin Feige’s use of nanotech. Since the tech advancement replaces the mechanical process of donning the armor with CGI effects, few fans are rallying on social media to abolish it in the MCU.
Fans Urge Kevin Feige to Bring Back Mechanical Suits in the MCU
Over the years, MCU has undeniably improved in...
Iron Man and War Machine in a still from Iron Man 2 | Marvel Entertainment
Pointing at how the suit-up scenes used to be cooler than they are today, since the introduction of nanotechnology, fans express their disappointment over Kevin Feige’s use of nanotech. Since the tech advancement replaces the mechanical process of donning the armor with CGI effects, few fans are rallying on social media to abolish it in the MCU.
Fans Urge Kevin Feige to Bring Back Mechanical Suits in the MCU
Over the years, MCU has undeniably improved in...
- 6/9/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most sarcastic and incredibly humorous celebrities in the entertainment industry holding an inquisitively extensive knowledge of almost everything. In short, he is an impeccably witty genius and faces no problem whatsoever in bringing those very skills to light through his characters on the big screens as well — take his version of Iron Man, for instance.
Robert Downey Jr. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
But while his remarkable performance as the Marvel superhero has launched him to such heights of extraordinary fame that his name is used synonymously with Tony Stark’s, that isn’t the only time he immaculately showcased his brilliant chops. This stands after watching him humiliate Yellowstone star Kelly Reilly in his $524 million Sherlock Holmes — one that would put even Iron Man to shame!
Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes Could Even Put Iron Man to Shame
All around the globe,...
Robert Downey Jr. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
But while his remarkable performance as the Marvel superhero has launched him to such heights of extraordinary fame that his name is used synonymously with Tony Stark’s, that isn’t the only time he immaculately showcased his brilliant chops. This stands after watching him humiliate Yellowstone star Kelly Reilly in his $524 million Sherlock Holmes — one that would put even Iron Man to shame!
Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes Could Even Put Iron Man to Shame
All around the globe,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
It has been a few months since the fiasco of Jonathan Majors was revealed to the public and the actor was removed from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kevin Feige faced immense pressure as Majors was going to portray the character of Kang the Conqueror.
Kevin Feige at the 2019 Sdcc | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons
With Majors departing from Marvel Studios, the hunt for a new actor or a new villain was on. Several speculations indicated that Doctor Doom could be the new big baddie. As per a recent report, however, Doctor Doom could potentially turn into a hero… in the future MCU!
Kevin Feige Knows That Doctor Doom Is A Terrifying Villain
In the comics, Doctor Doom has always been an arch nemesis of Reed Richards and The Fantastic Four. Occasionally fighting other heroes, Dr. Doom has come in contact with Black Panther, Spider-Man, and, the Avengers as well.
Doctor...
Kevin Feige at the 2019 Sdcc | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons
With Majors departing from Marvel Studios, the hunt for a new actor or a new villain was on. Several speculations indicated that Doctor Doom could be the new big baddie. As per a recent report, however, Doctor Doom could potentially turn into a hero… in the future MCU!
Kevin Feige Knows That Doctor Doom Is A Terrifying Villain
In the comics, Doctor Doom has always been an arch nemesis of Reed Richards and The Fantastic Four. Occasionally fighting other heroes, Dr. Doom has come in contact with Black Panther, Spider-Man, and, the Avengers as well.
Doctor...
- 6/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss turned to the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy to help create their highly anticipated follow-up to Game of Thrones. Alongside Alexander Woo, they worked to parse a TV audience-friendly narrative from the popular, if scientifically dense, odyssey about an encounter with an alien civilization looking for a new and viable planet.
$34.49 $56.97 39% off Buy 'Remembrance of Earth's Past' trilogy on Amazon All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
The author of six novels, Doerr won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2014 novel about two teenagers on opposite sides of World War II. The Netflix miniseries — which also follows the tandem stories of Werner, the orphan forced to enlist as a Nazi soldier, and Marie-Laure, a blind girl sending radio broadcasts for the Allied soldiers — has garnered criticism for its relative dreariness, but its source material is full of hope and,...
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss turned to the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy to help create their highly anticipated follow-up to Game of Thrones. Alongside Alexander Woo, they worked to parse a TV audience-friendly narrative from the popular, if scientifically dense, odyssey about an encounter with an alien civilization looking for a new and viable planet.
$34.49 $56.97 39% off Buy 'Remembrance of Earth's Past' trilogy on Amazon All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
The author of six novels, Doerr won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2014 novel about two teenagers on opposite sides of World War II. The Netflix miniseries — which also follows the tandem stories of Werner, the orphan forced to enlist as a Nazi soldier, and Marie-Laure, a blind girl sending radio broadcasts for the Allied soldiers — has garnered criticism for its relative dreariness, but its source material is full of hope and,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Seija Rankin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame..L to R: Hawkeye/Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner), War Machine/James Rhodey (Don Cheadle), Iron Man/Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America/Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper), Ant-Man/Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson)..Photo: Film Frame.. ©Marvel Studios Plenty of Marvel Cinematic Universe fans would love to see Robert Downey Jr. return to the series as Tony Stark and his superhero alter ego, Iron Man. Of course — spoiler alert — the character’s heroic death in Avengers: Endgame would seem to rule out Downey’s and his character’s involvement in future MCU efforts, but you never know. (Stranger things have happened in the MCU.) Fans’ hopes have only been piqued by a new interview Downey gave to Variety with Jodie Foster, in which he said he’s “surprisingly open” to reprising his role if given the opportunity.
- 6/8/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Fans have certainly been treated to a generous dose of Glen Powell on screen in recent years. However, unlike his co-star Sydney Sweeney, Powell seems to maintain a discerning approach despite his frequent film appearances. Notably, he deliberately avoids superhero films, as hinted at in a recent interview.
Glen Powell plays Gary Johnson in Hit Man | Netflix
However, it does seem like a choice he seems to have firmly held for quite some time. During a Top Gun interview, last year he explained why superpowers aren’t his thing. At this moment the actor is really conscious of what he chooses, which undoubtedly sets him apart from the rest of the industry.
Glen Powell’s Recent Comments About Marvel
A recent The Hollywood Reporter profile sheds light on Glen Powell’s extraordinary career and his climb to the top of the Hollywood ladder. That is where the actor was seen...
Glen Powell plays Gary Johnson in Hit Man | Netflix
However, it does seem like a choice he seems to have firmly held for quite some time. During a Top Gun interview, last year he explained why superpowers aren’t his thing. At this moment the actor is really conscious of what he chooses, which undoubtedly sets him apart from the rest of the industry.
Glen Powell’s Recent Comments About Marvel
A recent The Hollywood Reporter profile sheds light on Glen Powell’s extraordinary career and his climb to the top of the Hollywood ladder. That is where the actor was seen...
- 6/8/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man kickstarted the MCU with his first solo film introducing audiences to his witty and sarcastic billionaire character. Audiences loved the character and Downey Jr.’s performance, even calling it perfect casting. The actor and the role would become the defining character in the MCU that would lead the Avengers.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Iron Man | Marvel Studios
The three Iron Man films, showed the evolution of the character, exploring Tony’s hubris and his relationship with other characters, while also exploring his inner demons. Iron Man 3 provided the perfect example of the character trying to get back up from his traumatic experience in The Avengers. With Harley being a major character in his recovery, a deleted scene would have further intensified their bond.
Deleted Iron Man 3 Rescue Scene Deepens The Tony Stark-Harley Relationship Ty Simpkins’ Harley was a great...
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Iron Man | Marvel Studios
The three Iron Man films, showed the evolution of the character, exploring Tony’s hubris and his relationship with other characters, while also exploring his inner demons. Iron Man 3 provided the perfect example of the character trying to get back up from his traumatic experience in The Avengers. With Harley being a major character in his recovery, a deleted scene would have further intensified their bond.
Deleted Iron Man 3 Rescue Scene Deepens The Tony Stark-Harley Relationship Ty Simpkins’ Harley was a great...
- 6/8/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Happy Best Friends Day!
To celebrate, Marvel Studios has released an awesome new one-minute extended TV trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, offering a ton of never-before-seen new footage as the Merc with a Mouth (Ryan Reynolds) teams up with Weapon X (Hugh Jackman) to take on the exceedingly dangerous Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin) and save the multiverse - and their friends - before it's all too late.
While the latest promo still doesn't offer a first look at Jackman's fan-favorite mutant sporting his iconic mask, it does give us our first official look at Lady Deadpool... or, at least, her feet, but it's our first visual confirmation that she will indeed appear in the upcoming superhero feature. Now, as for who's playing her, that's anyone's guess, but the rumor mill has been heavily pointing in the direction of Reynolds' real-life wife Blake Lively or singer/songwriter Taylor Swift, who is a...
To celebrate, Marvel Studios has released an awesome new one-minute extended TV trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, offering a ton of never-before-seen new footage as the Merc with a Mouth (Ryan Reynolds) teams up with Weapon X (Hugh Jackman) to take on the exceedingly dangerous Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin) and save the multiverse - and their friends - before it's all too late.
While the latest promo still doesn't offer a first look at Jackman's fan-favorite mutant sporting his iconic mask, it does give us our first official look at Lady Deadpool... or, at least, her feet, but it's our first visual confirmation that she will indeed appear in the upcoming superhero feature. Now, as for who's playing her, that's anyone's guess, but the rumor mill has been heavily pointing in the direction of Reynolds' real-life wife Blake Lively or singer/songwriter Taylor Swift, who is a...
- 6/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Happy Best Friends Day!
To celebrate, Marvel Studios has released an awesome new one-minute extended TV trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, offering a ton of never-before-seen new footage as the Merc with a Mouth (Ryan Reynolds) teams up with Weapon X (Hugh Jackman) to take on the exceedingly dangerous Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin) and save the multiverse - and their friends - before it's all too late.
While the latest promo still doesn't offer a first look at Jackman's fan-favorite mutant sporting his iconic mask, it does give us our first official look at Lady Deadpool... or, at least, her feet, but it's our first visual confirmation that she will indeed appear in the upcoming superhero feature. Now, as for who's playing her, that's anyone's guess, but the rumor mill has been heavily pointing in the direction of Reynolds' real-life wife Blake Lively or singer/songwriter Taylor Swift, who is a...
To celebrate, Marvel Studios has released an awesome new one-minute extended TV trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, offering a ton of never-before-seen new footage as the Merc with a Mouth (Ryan Reynolds) teams up with Weapon X (Hugh Jackman) to take on the exceedingly dangerous Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin) and save the multiverse - and their friends - before it's all too late.
While the latest promo still doesn't offer a first look at Jackman's fan-favorite mutant sporting his iconic mask, it does give us our first official look at Lady Deadpool... or, at least, her feet, but it's our first visual confirmation that she will indeed appear in the upcoming superhero feature. Now, as for who's playing her, that's anyone's guess, but the rumor mill has been heavily pointing in the direction of Reynolds' real-life wife Blake Lively or singer/songwriter Taylor Swift, who is a...
- 6/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The world changed forever when Samuel L. Jackson showed up in the post-credits scene of Iron Man as Nick Fury talking to Robert Downey Jr. about the ‘Avengers Initiative’. The scene gave birth to the MCU and the culture of post-credits scenes that did not just feature in the Marvel films but also carried over to every other shared cinematic universe.
While the legendary scene teased The Avengers, which drove fans crazy, one deleted take of the scene showed Jackson referring to Spider-Man and the X-Men. While both properties were owned by Sony and Fox at the time, the dialogue proved that producer and Marvel CEO Kevin Feige always wanted to include the two in the MCU.
Samuel L. Jackson’s Iron Man Cameo Had One Deleted Take Kevin Feige | Credits: Marvel Studios
While Marvel did not invent the concept of a post-credits scene, it has certainly owned it...
While the legendary scene teased The Avengers, which drove fans crazy, one deleted take of the scene showed Jackson referring to Spider-Man and the X-Men. While both properties were owned by Sony and Fox at the time, the dialogue proved that producer and Marvel CEO Kevin Feige always wanted to include the two in the MCU.
Samuel L. Jackson’s Iron Man Cameo Had One Deleted Take Kevin Feige | Credits: Marvel Studios
While Marvel did not invent the concept of a post-credits scene, it has certainly owned it...
- 6/8/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Given the tight timelines and large financial investments, most superhero flicks adhere to a script. But sometimes, a unique opportunity for actors to improvise their own lines may occur during the most expensive blockbusters. Take, for example, the iconic duo of Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo, who, armed with their stellar improvisational skills, breathed unscripted life into one of our favorite scenes in The Avengers.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Indeed, we witnessed a powerful blend of humor & camaraderie after the ‘final battle’ in the flick, not because of scripted words but rather because of the natural chemistry between these actors. Who could have forgotten the scene in Joss Whedon’s 2012 movie where, after Iron Man’s near-fatal descent, the Hulk’s spontaneous roar revived him?
The Impromptu Brilliance of Robert Downey Jr. & Mark Ruffalo in The Avengers
The Avengers, helmed by Joss Whedon,...
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Indeed, we witnessed a powerful blend of humor & camaraderie after the ‘final battle’ in the flick, not because of scripted words but rather because of the natural chemistry between these actors. Who could have forgotten the scene in Joss Whedon’s 2012 movie where, after Iron Man’s near-fatal descent, the Hulk’s spontaneous roar revived him?
The Impromptu Brilliance of Robert Downey Jr. & Mark Ruffalo in The Avengers
The Avengers, helmed by Joss Whedon,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
One deleted moment in Captain America: Civil War could have ruined the entire arc of Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man. In an earlier draft of the movie, Tony Stark makes a statement that implies that he and Pepper Potts are having a baby. While the characters eventually have a baby in the MCU, it happens much later in the films. Stark’s very young daughter served as one of the biggest emotional factors in Iron Man’s final appearance.
Robert Downey Jr. in Captain America: Civil War | Marvel Studios
Another scene was cut from Avengers: Endgame, an interaction between Tony Stark and a very adult Morgan Stark, played by Katherine Langford, in the Soul World. This scene would’ve also confused fans and negatively impacted his scenes with Lexi Rabe’s young Morgan in the film.
Robert Downey Jr.’s One Deleted Line In Civil War Would’ve Ruined...
Robert Downey Jr. in Captain America: Civil War | Marvel Studios
Another scene was cut from Avengers: Endgame, an interaction between Tony Stark and a very adult Morgan Stark, played by Katherine Langford, in the Soul World. This scene would’ve also confused fans and negatively impacted his scenes with Lexi Rabe’s young Morgan in the film.
Robert Downey Jr.’s One Deleted Line In Civil War Would’ve Ruined...
- 6/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where every detail seems to hold a deeper significance, Robert Downey Jr.’s wardrobe choice in the 2012 action flick, The Avengers is no exception. While usually it’s Iron Man’s suit that steals the spotlight, this time it’s his casual attire that conceals a subtle nod to dedicated Marvel fans.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man | Marvel Studios
According to eagle-eyed fans and scooper accounts, the Helicarrier scene from The Avengers, where Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark appeared in a Black Sabbath t-shirt offered a very distinct hidden message to Marvel fans. Apparently, Downey Jr.’s not-so-subtle wardrobe choice offered a nod to both classic rock and the superhero persona he embodied.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Wardrobe in The Avengers Carried a Hidden Message
It’s no longer a surprising element of the MCU, where the franchise meticulously crafts every detail to convey a deeper meaning.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man | Marvel Studios
According to eagle-eyed fans and scooper accounts, the Helicarrier scene from The Avengers, where Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark appeared in a Black Sabbath t-shirt offered a very distinct hidden message to Marvel fans. Apparently, Downey Jr.’s not-so-subtle wardrobe choice offered a nod to both classic rock and the superhero persona he embodied.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Wardrobe in The Avengers Carried a Hidden Message
It’s no longer a surprising element of the MCU, where the franchise meticulously crafts every detail to convey a deeper meaning.
- 6/8/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Gwyneth Paltrow is an incredible actress who broke into the mainstream thanks to her roles in movies like Se7en and Emma. An incredibly talented actress, it is a fact that not many know; Steven Spielberg is her Godfather. A good friend of her father, film producer-director Bruce Paltrow, the actress has thus been often hailed a nepo-baby by several fans.
Gwyneth Paltrow [PC: ABC/ Shark Tank | YouTube]While she has tried to deny it, and she is in fact a very talented actress, Paltrow might never beat such allegations after fans know how her highly acclaimed Godfather put her on the map.
Gwyneth Paltrow is Never Beating Nepo Baby Allegations
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg [PC: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons]Gwyneth Paltrow was born to actress Blythe Danner and the film producer-director Bruce Paltrow. having several of her family members in the entertainment business, the actress too started as an actress at a young age, making...
Gwyneth Paltrow [PC: ABC/ Shark Tank | YouTube]While she has tried to deny it, and she is in fact a very talented actress, Paltrow might never beat such allegations after fans know how her highly acclaimed Godfather put her on the map.
Gwyneth Paltrow is Never Beating Nepo Baby Allegations
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg [PC: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons]Gwyneth Paltrow was born to actress Blythe Danner and the film producer-director Bruce Paltrow. having several of her family members in the entertainment business, the actress too started as an actress at a young age, making...
- 6/8/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The first Iron Man film led by Robert Downey Jr. in 2008 served as the launchpad for the Marvel Cinematic Universe that became a name synonymous with success. The idea of a flamboyant billionaire who built himself a suit of armor from metal scraps in a cave resonated with the audience, becoming a solid foundation for the superhero franchise that we know and adore.
Billy Butcher, Frenchie, and Mother’s Milk in The Boys. Credits: Amazon Studios
Since then, numerous films made their entries in the MCU, and every film till 2019 was a great watch, but after Avengers: Endgame, their downfall began. Except for Spider-Man: No Way Home, none of the projects could hit the billion mark at the box office. Eric Kripke, the man behind The Boys shares the key reason behind the failure of the films in Kevin Feige’s MCU.
Erick Kripke Shares The Reason Why Fans are...
Billy Butcher, Frenchie, and Mother’s Milk in The Boys. Credits: Amazon Studios
Since then, numerous films made their entries in the MCU, and every film till 2019 was a great watch, but after Avengers: Endgame, their downfall began. Except for Spider-Man: No Way Home, none of the projects could hit the billion mark at the box office. Eric Kripke, the man behind The Boys shares the key reason behind the failure of the films in Kevin Feige’s MCU.
Erick Kripke Shares The Reason Why Fans are...
- 6/8/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Among all the movies Marvel Studios has lined up, the ‘Avengers’ series stands out as the most thrilling. With two new ‘Avengers’ films in the works, the journey towards the fifth installment has been quite eventful lately.
Majors was let go in December of last year following allegations of assault against his ex-girlfriend, casting some uncertainty over the direction of the movie. The film’s title shifted from ‘Kang Dynasty’ to ‘Avengers 5,’ and it’s unclear if Kang remains the primary antagonist.
New reports from Alex Perez’s Discord Ama suggest that ‘Avengers 5’ will explore a multiverse theme with a down-to-earth plot. It seems like the movie might split into two parts, exploring elements from the ‘Avengers Assemble/Avengers: Forever’ event. This storyline involves a Multiversal Council of Mephisto variants known as the Council of Red, Multiversal Masters of Evil, and an Avengers team-up to save existence. This...
Majors was let go in December of last year following allegations of assault against his ex-girlfriend, casting some uncertainty over the direction of the movie. The film’s title shifted from ‘Kang Dynasty’ to ‘Avengers 5,’ and it’s unclear if Kang remains the primary antagonist.
New reports from Alex Perez’s Discord Ama suggest that ‘Avengers 5’ will explore a multiverse theme with a down-to-earth plot. It seems like the movie might split into two parts, exploring elements from the ‘Avengers Assemble/Avengers: Forever’ event. This storyline involves a Multiversal Council of Mephisto variants known as the Council of Red, Multiversal Masters of Evil, and an Avengers team-up to save existence. This...
- 6/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Out of all the movies on Marvel Studios’ release schedule, the ‘Avengers’ franchise is undoubtedly the most exciting one. We know that two new ‘Avengers’ movies are in development, and when it comes to the fifth installment in the franchise, we’ve been through a lot in the last few months.
Majors’ was fired back in December after being found guilty of third-degree assault against his former girlfriend, and since then, the direction of the movie is confusing, to say the least. The movie internally changed its name from ‘Kang Dynasty’ to ‘Avenger 5,’ and we can’t even be sure that Kang is the main villain still.
Some new reports however have surfaced via Alex Perez’s discord Ama which claim that the movie will focus on a multiversal story with grounded story.
It sounds like ‘Avengers 5’ might explore the multiverse, possibly splitting into two parts with a grounded storyline.
Majors’ was fired back in December after being found guilty of third-degree assault against his former girlfriend, and since then, the direction of the movie is confusing, to say the least. The movie internally changed its name from ‘Kang Dynasty’ to ‘Avenger 5,’ and we can’t even be sure that Kang is the main villain still.
Some new reports however have surfaced via Alex Perez’s discord Ama which claim that the movie will focus on a multiversal story with grounded story.
It sounds like ‘Avengers 5’ might explore the multiverse, possibly splitting into two parts with a grounded storyline.
- 6/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Benedict Cumberbatch plays Stephen Strange a.k.a Doctor Strange in the MCU. One of the leading figures of the Avengers, Strange, has made multiple appearances, including Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. The character was last seen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Though Strange is an important character, his future in the MCU has been unclear. However, a recent update sees him taking a backseat to make way for Benedict Wong’s Wong to act as a recruiter. According to a new rumor, Wong, the current Sorcerer Supreme, will be recruiting new Avengers for the film Captain America: Brave New World.
Will Wong Replace Benedict Cumberbatch As The New Leader of The Avengers? A still from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Credits: Marvel Studios | Credits: Marvel Studios
After the exit of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans as Iron Man and Captain America, the...
Though Strange is an important character, his future in the MCU has been unclear. However, a recent update sees him taking a backseat to make way for Benedict Wong’s Wong to act as a recruiter. According to a new rumor, Wong, the current Sorcerer Supreme, will be recruiting new Avengers for the film Captain America: Brave New World.
Will Wong Replace Benedict Cumberbatch As The New Leader of The Avengers? A still from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Credits: Marvel Studios | Credits: Marvel Studios
After the exit of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans as Iron Man and Captain America, the...
- 6/8/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
“General Hospital” led night one of the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winning four prizes — including the outstanding daytime drama Emmy. “General Hospital” won the top daytime drama award for the fourth year in a row.
“Gh” took an early lead as proceedings got underway, including writing, directing and supporting actor performance in a daytime drama series (Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford). While accepting the honor for daytime drama directing, the show’s team paid tribute to Johnny Wactor, the former “Gh” performer who was recently killed.
Besides Gossett from “Gh,” daytime acting awards were spread out among several shows, with CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” winning two — for lead actress (Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers) and supporting actress (Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra). CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” won the drama actor for Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester, who also won last year.
In the daytime talk race,...
“Gh” took an early lead as proceedings got underway, including writing, directing and supporting actor performance in a daytime drama series (Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford). While accepting the honor for daytime drama directing, the show’s team paid tribute to Johnny Wactor, the former “Gh” performer who was recently killed.
Besides Gossett from “Gh,” daytime acting awards were spread out among several shows, with CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” winning two — for lead actress (Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers) and supporting actress (Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra). CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” won the drama actor for Thorsten Kaye as Ridge Forrester, who also won last year.
In the daytime talk race,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
It doesn’t matter if you are happy, sad, or feeling stuck in your life a good road trip with your friends and family has the capability of solving every little or big problem in your life. That’s why road trip movies are a reminder to ourselves to get out of our little apartments and hit the road with our loved ones to go on a life-altering adventure to create memories that we will never forget. Therefore, we compiled a list of the 10 best road trip movies filled with comedy, adventure, emotion, wide open roads, and beautiful sceneries to remind you to go on the greatest adventure of your life.
Dog (Prime Video & MGM+) Credit – MGM
Dog is a comedy-drama film directed by Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin from a screenplay by Carolin. The 2022 film follows the story of US Army Ranger Jackson Briggs as he goes on a...
Dog (Prime Video & MGM+) Credit – MGM
Dog is a comedy-drama film directed by Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin from a screenplay by Carolin. The 2022 film follows the story of US Army Ranger Jackson Briggs as he goes on a...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
While it is a little early to say that Glen Powell‘s Hit Man is the best film of 2024 it is sure to end up in the top 3 for many people. Directed by Richard Linklater, who also co-wrote the film with star Powell. Loosely based on the real-life of Gary Johnson, Hit Man follows the story of a psychology professor who moonlights as a pretend hit man for the police, but Gary’s life takes a complete 180 when he meets a beautiful woman who comes to him to have her husband killed. Hit Man also stars Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Molly Kate Bernard, Evan Holtzman, and Morgana Shaw. So, if you loved the romantic comedy and dark thriller aspects of Hit Man here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a neo-noir...
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a neo-noir...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
A recent rumor claimed that Jordan Peele met with Marvel Studios about potentially taking the helm of an upcoming movie, and we may now know which project he was speaking to Kevin Feige and co. about.
Though it took some convincing (and a few quid from his patrons), Jeff Sneider revealed the name of the film during the latest episode of The Hot Mic, and, as many speculated, it was indeed the long-awaited X-Men reboot.
Unfortunately, it sounds like things didn't work out.
Sneider heard that he took the meeting a few weeks ago, and isn't actually sure if he was being eyed to director or write. Since then, we got word that the movie has enlisted a writer in the form of Michael Lesslie (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes; 2016's Assassin’s Creed movie).
This doesn't mean Peele won't return to the project down the line...
Though it took some convincing (and a few quid from his patrons), Jeff Sneider revealed the name of the film during the latest episode of The Hot Mic, and, as many speculated, it was indeed the long-awaited X-Men reboot.
Unfortunately, it sounds like things didn't work out.
Sneider heard that he took the meeting a few weeks ago, and isn't actually sure if he was being eyed to director or write. Since then, we got word that the movie has enlisted a writer in the form of Michael Lesslie (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes; 2016's Assassin’s Creed movie).
This doesn't mean Peele won't return to the project down the line...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Indeed, isn’t it astonishing how the shifting nature of Tinseltwion, sometimes, has the power to both launch and sink careers, frequently relying on the schemes of powerful personalities colliding behind the camera? Having said that, egos can clash & friendships can be tested in the entertainment industry. And, in the case of old friends, Joss Whedon and Zak Penn, their working relationship during the production of The Avengers was no exception.
Zak Penn, having valiantly written narratives for cinematic titans (Incident at Loch Ness & The Incredible Hulk), once found himself wrestling with Joss Whedon’s insatiable ego. Unknowingly, this clash resulted in a stark moment of humiliation during the making of the 2012 flick, an event that would live on in Hollywood lore.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Whedon surprised many when he announced he would direct The Avengers, but he rejected Penn’s initial screenplay,...
Zak Penn, having valiantly written narratives for cinematic titans (Incident at Loch Ness & The Incredible Hulk), once found himself wrestling with Joss Whedon’s insatiable ego. Unknowingly, this clash resulted in a stark moment of humiliation during the making of the 2012 flick, an event that would live on in Hollywood lore.
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Whedon surprised many when he announced he would direct The Avengers, but he rejected Penn’s initial screenplay,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Back in May 1986, fans saw Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell for the first time, in Top Gun. The movie, which is an all-time action classic, introduced us to a number of characters destined to become fan-favorites. However, arguably none came as close to immediately taking that mantle, as Val Kilmer’s Lt Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, the Maverick’s biggest rival initially.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986) | Paramount Pictures
Kilmer’s Iceman finishes at the top of his class at the Top Gun Academy and proceeds to become a close ally of Cruise’s character. Being an integral part of the success that the first movie got, Kilmer was still not certain about whether he would be a part of the second movie, which came out decades later, in April 2022.
As a matter of fact, that actor himself confessed that he had even considered begging the creators, led by director Joseph Kosinski,...
Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986) | Paramount Pictures
Kilmer’s Iceman finishes at the top of his class at the Top Gun Academy and proceeds to become a close ally of Cruise’s character. Being an integral part of the success that the first movie got, Kilmer was still not certain about whether he would be a part of the second movie, which came out decades later, in April 2022.
As a matter of fact, that actor himself confessed that he had even considered begging the creators, led by director Joseph Kosinski,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Undoubtedly, the superhero genre has become oversaturated. Whether it’s Marvel or DC, the sheer volume of content they churn out is astounding. With a plethora of options and an expansive ocean of material, audiences have begun to experience what’s known as superhero fatigue.
Kevin Smith (Gage Skidmore| Wikimedia Commons)
In light of this, Kevin Smith humorously likened DC and Marvel to herpes, not as an insult, but for their enduring and everlasting presence. Despite concerns of oversaturation, Smith believes that superhero movies will continue to thrive indefinitely. Here’s why.
Here is Why Star Wars Actor Kevin Smith Compared DC and Marvel to Herpes!
Despite the overcrowding and lukewarm critical reception, many have begun to speculate that the superhero genre has run its course. While it’s true that the genre has been prevalent for quite some time, traceable back to the inception of Iron Man in 2008, the...
Kevin Smith (Gage Skidmore| Wikimedia Commons)
In light of this, Kevin Smith humorously likened DC and Marvel to herpes, not as an insult, but for their enduring and everlasting presence. Despite concerns of oversaturation, Smith believes that superhero movies will continue to thrive indefinitely. Here’s why.
Here is Why Star Wars Actor Kevin Smith Compared DC and Marvel to Herpes!
Despite the overcrowding and lukewarm critical reception, many have begun to speculate that the superhero genre has run its course. While it’s true that the genre has been prevalent for quite some time, traceable back to the inception of Iron Man in 2008, the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk has had quite a wild journey in the MCU. His struggles of maintaining a personal romantic relationship with his Betty Ross and Natasha Romanoff were detailed throughout his MCU appearances. Hulk and Bruce Banner also had a conflicting relationship within one body and Banner had to merge the two and became Smart Hulk.
Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Avengers: Infinity War saw Thanos snapping half of all life and his consciousness transported to the soul world. There he meets a young Gamora. Similarly in a deleted scene from Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark sees a grown-up Morgan in the soul world. While fans did not get to see who Banner would have gotten to see when he snapped, various clues and Easter eggs all point to him seeing Betty Ross.
Mark Ruffalo’s Smart Hulk Should Have Seen Betty Ross in the...
Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk in Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Avengers: Infinity War saw Thanos snapping half of all life and his consciousness transported to the soul world. There he meets a young Gamora. Similarly in a deleted scene from Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark sees a grown-up Morgan in the soul world. While fans did not get to see who Banner would have gotten to see when he snapped, various clues and Easter eggs all point to him seeing Betty Ross.
Mark Ruffalo’s Smart Hulk Should Have Seen Betty Ross in the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Daniel Fienberg The shift to a backloaded schedule built around a May 31 deadline for Emmy consideration has drained some of the surprise from the spring TV calendar. Viewers are growing accustomed to a glut of high-profile limited series and prestige returning shows from March to May, with the biggest titles and stars creating their own gravitational fields of self-perpetuating coverage.
Luckily, though, there’s still room for discovery. With its literary pedigree and a budget that burst off the screen in the form of astonishing evocations of 17th century Japan, FX’s Shogun had “prestige” written all over it. Yet the care taken by creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to deliver this story without having it reek of appropriation and voyeurism was evident throughout. Still, who would have guessed that Shogun would be so successful that the network would want to push forward with future seasons beyond James Clavell’s novel,...
Luckily, though, there’s still room for discovery. With its literary pedigree and a budget that burst off the screen in the form of astonishing evocations of 17th century Japan, FX’s Shogun had “prestige” written all over it. Yet the care taken by creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo to deliver this story without having it reek of appropriation and voyeurism was evident throughout. Still, who would have guessed that Shogun would be so successful that the network would want to push forward with future seasons beyond James Clavell’s novel,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Feige had a far crazier idea for Avengers: Endgame climax inspired by the Toy Story 3 ending. Feige wanted to kill off all the six Og Avengers at the end of the film and proposed the idea to directors Russo brothers and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. However, they shot down the idea since the directors believed that they could not do justice to all these character deaths.
A still from Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Moreover, too many deaths would’ve left the audience in a disappointed and confused state. The sacrifices of Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow and Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man were the only ones required to create an emotional impact on the viewers. With Captain America’s fitting happy ending, fans were overwhelmed with emotions while leaving the theaters.
Kevin Feige’s Original Plan For Avengers: Endgame Couldn’t Have Had The Same...
A still from Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
Moreover, too many deaths would’ve left the audience in a disappointed and confused state. The sacrifices of Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow and Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man were the only ones required to create an emotional impact on the viewers. With Captain America’s fitting happy ending, fans were overwhelmed with emotions while leaving the theaters.
Kevin Feige’s Original Plan For Avengers: Endgame Couldn’t Have Had The Same...
- 6/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood working today. His cinematic glory was further complemented as the actor came fresh out of the 2024 Academy Awards claiming his first Oscars after being nominated three times. Of course, his recent performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is one of the best of his career but the credit to the actor will forever shine with golden words as he revolutionized the industry with his Iron Man role.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in The Avengers. Credit: Marvel Studios
Downey had his fair share of ups and downs but the actor almost lost the vision of his future as he was found to have indulged in some wrongdoing which even put him in jail. But the actor bounced back and with his return, he made the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe a solid base which is now one...
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in The Avengers. Credit: Marvel Studios
Downey had his fair share of ups and downs but the actor almost lost the vision of his future as he was found to have indulged in some wrongdoing which even put him in jail. But the actor bounced back and with his return, he made the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe a solid base which is now one...
- 6/5/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. are both veteran actors who worked alongside each other in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since The Avengers back in 2012. The duo also worked on one other film with veteran director David Fincher, which is still one of the most talked about movies of all time.
Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. in The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Starring alongside each other in the 2007 film Zodiac, the duo had the opportunity to work with Fincher. After Downey Jr. worked with Christopher Nolan in Oppenheimer, he revealed that he found a new respect for Fincher and his directorial style!
When Robert Downey Jr. And Mark Ruffalo Worked With David Fincher
It was the year 2007 when veteran director David Fincher released his iconic film Zodiac. Based on the story of a real-life serial killer, the film follows an amateur cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a reporter (Robert Downey Jr.
Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. in The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Starring alongside each other in the 2007 film Zodiac, the duo had the opportunity to work with Fincher. After Downey Jr. worked with Christopher Nolan in Oppenheimer, he revealed that he found a new respect for Fincher and his directorial style!
When Robert Downey Jr. And Mark Ruffalo Worked With David Fincher
It was the year 2007 when veteran director David Fincher released his iconic film Zodiac. Based on the story of a real-life serial killer, the film follows an amateur cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a reporter (Robert Downey Jr.
- 6/5/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
It was the year 1989 when veteran actor Robert Downey Jr. portrayed the role of Alex Finch in a forgotten movie titled Chances Are. Chances are, you probably haven’t heard of this film but for Rdj, the role of Finch was the most accessible role that he had ever portrayed, until Iron Man came along.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in the MCU | Marvel Studios
From being a person in jail to an Oscar-winning actor in 2024, Downey Jr.’s life has been incredible over all these years. Taking a look back at what he has achieved over the years, Downey Jr. revealed that his forgotten film Chances Are stands right near the top!
Robert Downey Jr. And A Forgotten Film From 1989
Well, no offense to Mr. Downey Jr., but back in 1989, he wasn’t as famous compared to the present. Hence, starring alongside Cybill Shephard and Ryan O’Neal, the...
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in the MCU | Marvel Studios
From being a person in jail to an Oscar-winning actor in 2024, Downey Jr.’s life has been incredible over all these years. Taking a look back at what he has achieved over the years, Downey Jr. revealed that his forgotten film Chances Are stands right near the top!
Robert Downey Jr. And A Forgotten Film From 1989
Well, no offense to Mr. Downey Jr., but back in 1989, he wasn’t as famous compared to the present. Hence, starring alongside Cybill Shephard and Ryan O’Neal, the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. has cemented a strong legacy who literally rose from rock-bottom to gain worldwide fame with his Iron Man role in the MCU. Apart from his superhero role, he continued showcasing his versatile acting skills in different projects ranging from comedy to drama. Although his acting prowess is enough to convince you that his personality is what his character shows on-screen, in reality, he’s quite a goofy one.
Robert Downey Jr as Roger Baron in True Believer | Columbia Pictures
While his off-screen persona is more of a chirpy one, it would surprise many that the Oscar winner once received a weird nickname from his co-star after he acted too “preppy” on set.
Robert Downey Jr. Recounted His Story on Getting Weird Nickname
In a 2013 interview with Interview Magazine, the Oppenheimer actor reflected on his acting journey in Hollywood which started way before the Iron Man saga. He...
Robert Downey Jr as Roger Baron in True Believer | Columbia Pictures
While his off-screen persona is more of a chirpy one, it would surprise many that the Oscar winner once received a weird nickname from his co-star after he acted too “preppy” on set.
Robert Downey Jr. Recounted His Story on Getting Weird Nickname
In a 2013 interview with Interview Magazine, the Oppenheimer actor reflected on his acting journey in Hollywood which started way before the Iron Man saga. He...
- 6/5/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
We lost a good many Avengers in the great battle against Thanos – Captain America, Black Widow, Vision – but perhaps the one that still gets fans really emotional is the death of Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Iron Man.’ Happily, after 15 years of playing Tony Stark / Iron Man in three movies and across the Marvel
Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. is still interested in reprising his role. He also doesn’t want you to bet against Kevin Feige when it comes to his character’s grand return to the world of the living. If they can bring Gomora back, sure they can do the same for our Iron Man.
Robert Downey Jr. – Is “Surprisingly Open-minded” To Reprising His Iron Man Role
I don’t think fans will ever forget that Iron Man died just days before his wedding to Pepper Potts – his assistant, who later became love of his life.
The idea...
Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. is still interested in reprising his role. He also doesn’t want you to bet against Kevin Feige when it comes to his character’s grand return to the world of the living. If they can bring Gomora back, sure they can do the same for our Iron Man.
Robert Downey Jr. – Is “Surprisingly Open-minded” To Reprising His Iron Man Role
I don’t think fans will ever forget that Iron Man died just days before his wedding to Pepper Potts – his assistant, who later became love of his life.
The idea...
- 6/5/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Avengers, re-assemble!
Variety has reported that Shawn Levy, reliable director of “Night at the Museum,” “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” and “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” is “in the mix” to helm the next “Avengers” superhero team-up for Marvel. In late July, his promised-to-be-potty-mouthed R-rated “Deadpool & Wolverine” will hit theaters and, clearly, Marvel’s leader, Kevin Feige, liked what he saw.
Marvel is in desperate need of a course correction after some wobbly entries like “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” “The Marvels,” and “Thor: Love and Thunder.” There was once a time when the Marvel opening logo was enough to print money and create cultural resonance, but those days have begun to wane, due in part to a glut of Disney+ streaming shows and the fact that “Avengers: Endgame” really did seem like a nice place to end the story. The word “end...
Variety has reported that Shawn Levy, reliable director of “Night at the Museum,” “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” and “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” is “in the mix” to helm the next “Avengers” superhero team-up for Marvel. In late July, his promised-to-be-potty-mouthed R-rated “Deadpool & Wolverine” will hit theaters and, clearly, Marvel’s leader, Kevin Feige, liked what he saw.
Marvel is in desperate need of a course correction after some wobbly entries like “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” “The Marvels,” and “Thor: Love and Thunder.” There was once a time when the Marvel opening logo was enough to print money and create cultural resonance, but those days have begun to wane, due in part to a glut of Disney+ streaming shows and the fact that “Avengers: Endgame” really did seem like a nice place to end the story. The word “end...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
It looks like the retooled Avengers 5 movie is starting to come together, with Marvel Studios eyeing Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy as the top choice to helm the film.
As first reported by Deadline, Levy has been given the latest script penned by Michael Waldron (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). Though Marvel is keeping other potential directors in the mix after Levy previously turned down the role in March, it sounds like the studio is doing everything it can to accommodate him.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the window of opportunity to land Levy comes after Marvel pushed the timetable for Avengers 5 by several months, which could allay any scheduling conflicts with the final season of Stranger Things.
Deadline also has some details about the script for Avengers 5. It previously was centered around Jonathan Majors’ character, Kang the Conqueror, until Marvel parted ways with the actor in December.
As first reported by Deadline, Levy has been given the latest script penned by Michael Waldron (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). Though Marvel is keeping other potential directors in the mix after Levy previously turned down the role in March, it sounds like the studio is doing everything it can to accommodate him.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the window of opportunity to land Levy comes after Marvel pushed the timetable for Avengers 5 by several months, which could allay any scheduling conflicts with the final season of Stranger Things.
Deadline also has some details about the script for Avengers 5. It previously was centered around Jonathan Majors’ character, Kang the Conqueror, until Marvel parted ways with the actor in December.
- 6/5/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Defining a major turning point in his career, Robert Downey Jr immortalized himself in popular culture with his portrayal of Iron Man in the 2008 flick that kick-started the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the first place. The character gained unanimous love from fans thanks to his charisma, genius-level intellect, and most importantly, the several suits that he built, improving each one after learning from his mistakes.
Iron Man and War Machine in a still from Iron Man 2 | Marvel Entertainment
Over the years, as Tony Stark upgraded his tech and armor, Marvel Studios also evolved from a mix of practical and CGI shots at the start to nearly fully digitally rendered suits. Ironically, with each year of improvements in graphics, the suits began losing a major chunk of their realism, culminating in divisive outings in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. However, one iteration among all the suits’ appearances on-screen takes...
Iron Man and War Machine in a still from Iron Man 2 | Marvel Entertainment
Over the years, as Tony Stark upgraded his tech and armor, Marvel Studios also evolved from a mix of practical and CGI shots at the start to nearly fully digitally rendered suits. Ironically, with each year of improvements in graphics, the suits began losing a major chunk of their realism, culminating in divisive outings in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. However, one iteration among all the suits’ appearances on-screen takes...
- 6/5/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Broadway had been making progress toward an industrywide recovery, but new data shows halted momentum in the most recent season.
According to data from the industry trade group The Broadway League, overall grosses for the 2023-2024 season were down about 2.5 percent compared to the previous season, reaching $1.54 billion compared to $1.58 billion the prior year. And compared to the 2018-2019 season, the last full season before the pandemic closed all theaters, grosses were down 17 percent.
Even if viewed as largely flat compared to last season, that spells trouble for the industry, given the rising cost of producing a show.
“Every year our expenses go up at least five percent, if not more, because we so outpace inflation,” says Ken Davenport, producer of the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise. “So flat is terrible.”
Attendance was also largely flat compared to this past season, which ran from May to May, coming in...
According to data from the industry trade group The Broadway League, overall grosses for the 2023-2024 season were down about 2.5 percent compared to the previous season, reaching $1.54 billion compared to $1.58 billion the prior year. And compared to the 2018-2019 season, the last full season before the pandemic closed all theaters, grosses were down 17 percent.
Even if viewed as largely flat compared to last season, that spells trouble for the industry, given the rising cost of producing a show.
“Every year our expenses go up at least five percent, if not more, because we so outpace inflation,” says Ken Davenport, producer of the Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise. “So flat is terrible.”
Attendance was also largely flat compared to this past season, which ran from May to May, coming in...
- 6/5/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Avengers 5 Leaks: 2 Founding Members Returning, One Avengers Villain Will Show up to Help the Heroes
Are you ready to witness the most colossal assemblage of superheroes that the MCU has ever brought to life? With the spectacular news that two founding members, Thor and Hulk, are reportedly returning to the fray in Avengers 5 (formerly known as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty), fans can hardly contain their excitement.
But wait, there’s an intriguing twist—the cunning Loki will also return to lend a helping hand to our heroes! This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a monumental reunion poised to shatter all expectations. As Marvel Studios gears up for what may be one of its largest productions to date, reports of more than 60 MCU characters reprising their roles have us all on the edge of our seats.
Chris Hemsworth and his Marvel co-stars in a still from The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Also, with the visionary Shawn Levy, acclaimed for directing Deadpool & Wolverine, in talks to helm this ensemble masterpiece,...
But wait, there’s an intriguing twist—the cunning Loki will also return to lend a helping hand to our heroes! This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a monumental reunion poised to shatter all expectations. As Marvel Studios gears up for what may be one of its largest productions to date, reports of more than 60 MCU characters reprising their roles have us all on the edge of our seats.
Chris Hemsworth and his Marvel co-stars in a still from The Avengers | Marvel Studios
Also, with the visionary Shawn Levy, acclaimed for directing Deadpool & Wolverine, in talks to helm this ensemble masterpiece,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
“The Truth is… I Am Iron Man”. The iconic line for Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark kick-started the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the first Iron Man movie back in 2008. Ever since the franchise evolved and expanded beyond comprehension and currently stands as one of the most star-studded ones in Hollywood. However, the biggest pull and win for this new connected universe truly came with 2012’s The Avengers and its subsequent iterations.
A screen-grab of the original six Avengers from The Avengers (2012) | Marvel Entertainment
In the span of its first decade or so of existence, its Infinity Saga, as termed officially, featured four Avengers movies including the whopping acclaimed cinematic experience of Avengers: Endgame. The next five years, unfortunately, have settled for a dry spell of any major crossover of that level, barring Spider-Man: No Way Home. Amid all of this, the latest scoop may rather hint at further disappointment despite its positive nature,...
A screen-grab of the original six Avengers from The Avengers (2012) | Marvel Entertainment
In the span of its first decade or so of existence, its Infinity Saga, as termed officially, featured four Avengers movies including the whopping acclaimed cinematic experience of Avengers: Endgame. The next five years, unfortunately, have settled for a dry spell of any major crossover of that level, barring Spider-Man: No Way Home. Amid all of this, the latest scoop may rather hint at further disappointment despite its positive nature,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Will the Original Avengers Assemble Again? Jeremy Renner Reacts to Potential Reunion(Photo Credit –Instagram)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has not been the same since the departure of the original Avengers in Avengers: Endgame (2019). While the franchise continued with new and young heroes, ardent fans believe that it has lost its plot and are eager to see the Og heroes back on screen.
Jeremy Renner, who played one of the founding Avengers, Hawkeye, in a number of MCU films, has now expressed his thoughts on a possible reunion, revealing that he would love to work with everyone again.
Jeremy Renner is Up for an Avengers Reunion
Jeremy Renner recently appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast to talk about the new season of his Paramount+ show, Mayor of Kingstown. During the interview, the host asked him about a potential reunion of the original Avengers. To this, Jeremy replied...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has not been the same since the departure of the original Avengers in Avengers: Endgame (2019). While the franchise continued with new and young heroes, ardent fans believe that it has lost its plot and are eager to see the Og heroes back on screen.
Jeremy Renner, who played one of the founding Avengers, Hawkeye, in a number of MCU films, has now expressed his thoughts on a possible reunion, revealing that he would love to work with everyone again.
Jeremy Renner is Up for an Avengers Reunion
Jeremy Renner recently appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast to talk about the new season of his Paramount+ show, Mayor of Kingstown. During the interview, the host asked him about a potential reunion of the original Avengers. To this, Jeremy replied...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
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