Exclusive: Sofia Carson (Purple Hearts), Kyle Allen (A Haunting in Venice), Sebastian De Souza (Fair Play), and Connie Britton (The White Lotus) have signed on to star in The Life List, a new Netflix rom-com from writer-director Adam Brooks.
Based on the 2013 novel by Lori Nelson Spielman, The Life List‘s logline is as follows: When Alex Rose’s (Carson) mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you both laugh and cry as she uncovers family secrets, finds romance, and discovers herself along the way.
Liza Chasin is producing for 3dot Productions. The film falls under Chasin’s first-look deal with the streamer, announced in 2019, which also covers her upcoming Morocco-set love story Lonely Planet starring Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, and Diana Silvers. Exec producers of The Life List include Hutch Parker,...
Based on the 2013 novel by Lori Nelson Spielman, The Life List‘s logline is as follows: When Alex Rose’s (Carson) mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you both laugh and cry as she uncovers family secrets, finds romance, and discovers herself along the way.
Liza Chasin is producing for 3dot Productions. The film falls under Chasin’s first-look deal with the streamer, announced in 2019, which also covers her upcoming Morocco-set love story Lonely Planet starring Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, and Diana Silvers. Exec producers of The Life List include Hutch Parker,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Montreal-based filmmaker Meryam Joobeur made an international splash with her Oscar-nominated “Brotherhood,” winning considerable acclaim for a 2018 short about a rural Tunisian family wracked with heartache once the eldest son returns home after fighting for Isis. Premiering in competition in Berlin, Joobeur’s feature debut “Who Do I Belong To” builds on the same premise and keeps the same cast, but the filmmaker does not see her latest film as an extension or reimagining.
Instead, “Who Do I Belong To” reframes the narrative around a more female perspective, focusing on the family matriarch Aisha (Salha Nasraoui) who is torn between relief, grief and guilt when only one of her two escaped sons comes home. What’s more, he returns with a pregnant Syrian bride, unspeaking and unsettled beneath a full-body niqab. The feature also works in new tones, playing with magical realism and full-blown horror to better explore the story’s darkest corners.
Instead, “Who Do I Belong To” reframes the narrative around a more female perspective, focusing on the family matriarch Aisha (Salha Nasraoui) who is torn between relief, grief and guilt when only one of her two escaped sons comes home. What’s more, he returns with a pregnant Syrian bride, unspeaking and unsettled beneath a full-body niqab. The feature also works in new tones, playing with magical realism and full-blown horror to better explore the story’s darkest corners.
- 2/23/2024
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
It’s a fairly packed month on Hulu this February thanks to the addition of some interesting TV shows from FX and ABC. While the streamer’s own original content is somewhat limited – Life + Beth is returning for season 2 – you can also catch the new series of Feud this month. The new installment in Ryan Murphy’s juicy anthology show is based on the bestseller Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer, and tells the story of Truman Capote’s betrayal and fall-out with New York’s most glamorous socialites. The cast is absolutely stacked, with Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny and Calista Flockhart all swearing delicious revenge on Tom Hollander’s Capote.
Also via Hulu in February comes the third season of Abbott Elementary, along with new episodes of The Connors, The Good Doctor, Will Trent,...
Also via Hulu in February comes the third season of Abbott Elementary, along with new episodes of The Connors, The Good Doctor, Will Trent,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Producers Peter Saraf and Eddie Rubin, who are in Park City to premiere the Sundance buzz titles Out of My Mind and Winner, have joined forces to create Optimistic Pictures, to develop and produce film and TV properties with an independent sensibility.
Saraf is the co-founder of Big Beach, the producer/financier responsible for one of the greatest successes to break at Sundance, the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine. After a massive bidding battle that was won by Fox Searchlight ($10.5 million and 10% gross), the film got four Oscar noms including Best Picture, won two Oscars and grossed $101 million, on an $8 million production budget.
After their first teaming on The Farewell, Saraf and Rubin are reuniting with that indie hit’s star Awkwafina. She’ll produce and star in an adaptation of G, the Ling Ma short story which is included in her National Book Critics Circle Award winning collection, Bliss Montage.
Saraf is the co-founder of Big Beach, the producer/financier responsible for one of the greatest successes to break at Sundance, the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine. After a massive bidding battle that was won by Fox Searchlight ($10.5 million and 10% gross), the film got four Oscar noms including Best Picture, won two Oscars and grossed $101 million, on an $8 million production budget.
After their first teaming on The Farewell, Saraf and Rubin are reuniting with that indie hit’s star Awkwafina. She’ll produce and star in an adaptation of G, the Ling Ma short story which is included in her National Book Critics Circle Award winning collection, Bliss Montage.
- 1/19/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles, Nov 19 (Ians) Grammy-winning singer Pink said she will hand out banned books in the state’s schools when she plays in her Florida gig.
“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child. That’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” Pink said.
Florida has become the centre of the book-banning debate and Pink’s plan has been formed with the national free speech group Pen America.
They have chosen four titles to give away to fans – Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’, Todd Parr’s ‘The Family Book’, Stacia Deutsch’s ‘Girls who Code’, and the poem recited by Amanda Gorman at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in January 2021 titled ‘The Hill We Climb’, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Pen America’s database of censored tomes lodged 3,362 book bans in US public schools in the 2022 to 2023 school year.
“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child. That’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” Pink said.
Florida has become the centre of the book-banning debate and Pink’s plan has been formed with the national free speech group Pen America.
They have chosen four titles to give away to fans – Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’, Todd Parr’s ‘The Family Book’, Stacia Deutsch’s ‘Girls who Code’, and the poem recited by Amanda Gorman at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in January 2021 titled ‘The Hill We Climb’, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Pen America’s database of censored tomes lodged 3,362 book bans in US public schools in the 2022 to 2023 school year.
- 11/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Los Angeles, Nov 19 (Ians) Grammy-winning singer Pink said she will hand out banned books in the state’s schools when she plays in her Florida gig.
“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child. That’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” Pink said.
Florida has become the centre of the book-banning debate and Pink’s plan has been formed with the national free speech group Pen America.
They have chosen four titles to give away to fans – Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’, Todd Parr’s ‘The Family Book’, Stacia Deutsch’s ‘Girls who Code’, and the poem recited by Amanda Gorman at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in January 2021 titled ‘The Hill We Climb’, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Pen America’s database of censored tomes lodged 3,362 book bans in US public schools in the 2022 to 2023 school year.
“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child. That’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” Pink said.
Florida has become the centre of the book-banning debate and Pink’s plan has been formed with the national free speech group Pen America.
They have chosen four titles to give away to fans – Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’, Todd Parr’s ‘The Family Book’, Stacia Deutsch’s ‘Girls who Code’, and the poem recited by Amanda Gorman at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in January 2021 titled ‘The Hill We Climb’, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Pen America’s database of censored tomes lodged 3,362 book bans in US public schools in the 2022 to 2023 school year.
- 11/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Pink has announced an initiative to give away 2,000 banned books during the Florida leg of her tour, saying that she is “unwilling” to support the state ban on books.
Pink is partnering with Pen America, a national free speech organization, along with Florida bookseller Books & Books in a campaign to deliver banned books to her audiences in Florida.
“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child, and that’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” the singer said in a statement.
“It’s especially hateful to see authorities take aim at books about race and racism and against LGBTQ authors and those of color,” she continued. “We have made so many strides toward equality in this country and no one should want to see this progress reversed. This is why I am supporting Pen...
Pink is partnering with Pen America, a national free speech organization, along with Florida bookseller Books & Books in a campaign to deliver banned books to her audiences in Florida.
“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child, and that’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” the singer said in a statement.
“It’s especially hateful to see authorities take aim at books about race and racism and against LGBTQ authors and those of color,” she continued. “We have made so many strides toward equality in this country and no one should want to see this progress reversed. This is why I am supporting Pen...
- 11/15/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
P!Nk will give away 2,000 copies of banned books at her upcoming concerts in Florida.
The pop singer has teamed up with Pen America to distribute copies of four books currently prohibited from schools and libraries in Florida: Todd Parr’s The Family Book, Amanda Gorman’s The Hill We Climb, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, and Stacia Deutsch’s Girls Who Code.
“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child, and that’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” P!Nk said in a statement. “It’s especially hateful to see authorities take aim at books about race and racism and against LGBTQ authors and those of color. We have made so many strides toward equality in this country and no one should want to see this progress reversed.”
According to Pen America, Florida...
The pop singer has teamed up with Pen America to distribute copies of four books currently prohibited from schools and libraries in Florida: Todd Parr’s The Family Book, Amanda Gorman’s The Hill We Climb, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, and Stacia Deutsch’s Girls Who Code.
“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child, and that’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” P!Nk said in a statement. “It’s especially hateful to see authorities take aim at books about race and racism and against LGBTQ authors and those of color. We have made so many strides toward equality in this country and no one should want to see this progress reversed.”
According to Pen America, Florida...
- 11/14/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Pink announced Monday she plans to hand out 2,000 banned books during her four concert dates in Florida. “Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child, and that’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools,” she said in a press release.
The three-time Grammy-winning singer announced her collaboration with the national free speech organization Pen America during an Instagram Live with Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in the U.S. Pink will also work...
The three-time Grammy-winning singer announced her collaboration with the national free speech organization Pen America during an Instagram Live with Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in the U.S. Pink will also work...
- 11/13/2023
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Step Brothers stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly reunite as "Prestige Worldwide" and perform "Boats 'N Hoes" with Snoop Dogg at a benefit concert in LA. Reilly wishes Snoop Dogg a happy 52nd birthday during the performance. Despite mixed reviews, Step Brothers has become one of Will Ferrell's most beloved comedies, thanks in part to the popularity of the song "Boats 'N Hoes."
Step Brothers duo Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly have reunited as "Prestige Worldwide,” joining forces with renowned rapper Snoop Dogg to perform their track "Boats 'N Hoes" at the Best Night of Your Life 2 benefit concert in Los Angeles. The song first appeared in the 2008 comedy Step Brothers, which sees Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly leading the way as two grown men, and major slackers, who are forced to live together when their parents get married. You can check out footage from the concert...
Step Brothers duo Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly have reunited as "Prestige Worldwide,” joining forces with renowned rapper Snoop Dogg to perform their track "Boats 'N Hoes" at the Best Night of Your Life 2 benefit concert in Los Angeles. The song first appeared in the 2008 comedy Step Brothers, which sees Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly leading the way as two grown men, and major slackers, who are forced to live together when their parents get married. You can check out footage from the concert...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Formerly credited as Thandie Newton, Thandiwe Newton is a British actress who rose above several challenges in her budding days to become a household name. Newton began her journey in the entertainment industry as a dancer. She was 11 years old when she enrolled to study dance but an injury ended her dreams of becoming a professional dancer. When dancing was no longer an option, Thandiwe Newton focused her energy on acting where she continues to excel. Her most recognizable roles include the titular role in Beloved (1998), Nyah Nordoff-Hall in Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004),...
- 10/15/2023
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Have you heard of Akela Cooper? Probably not. But you know all about her work. Cooper has written some of your favorite horror movies, such as Malignant and The Nun II. She cemented her status in the industry with the film M3GAN. But now she has a new project, and people are thrilled.
For those who cannot get enough horror, the idea that a prolific horror writer like Cooper has a new project is great news. The industry has been begging for great content, and fans are happier than ever. So what is the new project, and why are people so excited?
Who Is Akela Cooper?
Akela Cooper is part of a contingent of Black auteurs taking the horror world by storm. When people think of diversity in horror, there is the persistent conceit that it is always the Black character who is killed first. This has been an unfortunate staple for decades.
For those who cannot get enough horror, the idea that a prolific horror writer like Cooper has a new project is great news. The industry has been begging for great content, and fans are happier than ever. So what is the new project, and why are people so excited?
Who Is Akela Cooper?
Akela Cooper is part of a contingent of Black auteurs taking the horror world by storm. When people think of diversity in horror, there is the persistent conceit that it is always the Black character who is killed first. This has been an unfortunate staple for decades.
- 10/6/2023
- by Lee LaMarche
- MovieWeb
Netflix's upcoming anime series Pluto, adapted from a revered manga epic, holds the promise of being the anime of the year. The widespread excitement for Pluto's anime adaptation is not only due to the manga itself but also the legacy of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy and Netflix's support. Pluto offers a creative reinvention of Astro Boy's world, delving into a noir mystery that explores the psyches of both human and robotic characters. Viewers are eagerly waiting to see if it can redefine anime excellence.
Netflix has unveiled its plans for an upcoming anime, Pluto, adapted from a revered manga epic. In a time when media consumption has reached unprecedented levels, anime is undeniably entering its golden era. The streaming giant appears to be leading the charge. Set for an October release, this new series holds a promise that might just crown it the anime of the year.
Netflix has unveiled its plans for an upcoming anime, Pluto, adapted from a revered manga epic. In a time when media consumption has reached unprecedented levels, anime is undeniably entering its golden era. The streaming giant appears to be leading the charge. Set for an October release, this new series holds a promise that might just crown it the anime of the year.
- 8/26/2023
- by Ali Valle
- MovieWeb
Books are being pulled from the library shelves of an Iowa school district following new legislation from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, which purports to protect children from obscene material, The Gazette reports.
The new legislation, Senate File 496, prohibits “instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation in school districts, charter schools and innovation zone schools in kindergarten through grade six.” It requires that every book available to students be “age appropriate” and free of any “descriptions or visual depictions of a sex act.”
The district used Artificial Intelligence to make...
The new legislation, Senate File 496, prohibits “instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation in school districts, charter schools and innovation zone schools in kindergarten through grade six.” It requires that every book available to students be “age appropriate” and free of any “descriptions or visual depictions of a sex act.”
The district used Artificial Intelligence to make...
- 8/14/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Luck is an elusive and intangible force that has been a subject of fascination and intrigue for humanity across cultures and time. Asian cinema, with its rich storytelling and cultural nuances, has explored the theme of luck in various intriguing and thought-provoking ways. From heartwarming tales to thrilling adventures, here are seven Asian movies that delve into the enigmatic concept of luck.
1. Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
Stephen Chow’s “Kung Fu Hustle” is a comedic martial arts masterpiece that weaves humor and action with elements of luck. Set in 1940s China, the film follows Sing, a small-time hustler who dreams of becoming a notorious gangster. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he inadvertently stumbles upon a conflict between two legendary Kung Fu masters. Through a series of fortunate (or unfortunate) events, Sing discovers hidden powers within himself, transforming his luck and destiny.
2. God of Gamblers (1989)
This Hong Kong action-comedy,...
1. Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
Stephen Chow’s “Kung Fu Hustle” is a comedic martial arts masterpiece that weaves humor and action with elements of luck. Set in 1940s China, the film follows Sing, a small-time hustler who dreams of becoming a notorious gangster. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he inadvertently stumbles upon a conflict between two legendary Kung Fu masters. Through a series of fortunate (or unfortunate) events, Sing discovers hidden powers within himself, transforming his luck and destiny.
2. God of Gamblers (1989)
This Hong Kong action-comedy,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Peter Adams
- AsianMoviePulse
Although Secret Invasion is a rather mixed affair, it features some of the McU's greatest Nick Fury moments. Samuel L Jackson's no-nonsense Shield director dominates the screen. Following Secret Invasion's action-packed climax, Marvel fans are sharing some of the show's best Nick Fury lines.
Secret Invasion's screenplay includes some of the greatest Nick Fury quotes in Marvel Studios' shared universe, flawlessly conveying the character's stern demeanor. The show's six episodes reflect many aspects of Fury's character, capturing his dry humor and tactical approach to the world's deadliest situations, which has seen him become a fan-favorite Marvel hero.
Related: 10 Biggest Surprises in the McU's Secret Invasion
"Humans Can't Co-Exist With Each Other! You've Been Here Long Enough To Know That..." Season 1, Episode 2 "Promises"
Fury's traumatic experiences have given him a deeply cynical perspective on the human race's ability to co-exist with those who are different. Secret Invasion explores...
Secret Invasion's screenplay includes some of the greatest Nick Fury quotes in Marvel Studios' shared universe, flawlessly conveying the character's stern demeanor. The show's six episodes reflect many aspects of Fury's character, capturing his dry humor and tactical approach to the world's deadliest situations, which has seen him become a fan-favorite Marvel hero.
Related: 10 Biggest Surprises in the McU's Secret Invasion
"Humans Can't Co-Exist With Each Other! You've Been Here Long Enough To Know That..." Season 1, Episode 2 "Promises"
Fury's traumatic experiences have given him a deeply cynical perspective on the human race's ability to co-exist with those who are different. Secret Invasion explores...
- 7/31/2023
- by Sean Bassett
- Comic Book Resources
Secret Invasion director Ali Selim explained why less is more with the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries as the show's episodes gradually shortened throughout the season.
Speaking with Variety, Selim said the shorter episodes were a part of his "practical evolution" of the show and its story, with Episode 6, "Home" clocking in at less than 40 minutes to round out the Disney+ series, diverting from the typical jam-packed show closer. "It's really just practical exploration and the practical evolution of a story," Selim said. "It's written one way; actors start performing it, and it becomes something slightly different; and when you start filming the performances, it becomes something slightly different; and then when you go to edit it, you realign yourself."
Related: Secret Invasion Director Confirms Fans Speculation on When Rhodey Became a Skrull
The first two episodes of Secret Invasion, "Resurrection" and "Promises," last 55 and 58 minutes respectively. From there, episode lengths...
Speaking with Variety, Selim said the shorter episodes were a part of his "practical evolution" of the show and its story, with Episode 6, "Home" clocking in at less than 40 minutes to round out the Disney+ series, diverting from the typical jam-packed show closer. "It's really just practical exploration and the practical evolution of a story," Selim said. "It's written one way; actors start performing it, and it becomes something slightly different; and when you start filming the performances, it becomes something slightly different; and then when you go to edit it, you realign yourself."
Related: Secret Invasion Director Confirms Fans Speculation on When Rhodey Became a Skrull
The first two episodes of Secret Invasion, "Resurrection" and "Promises," last 55 and 58 minutes respectively. From there, episode lengths...
- 7/28/2023
- by Jodee Brown
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 6, "Home," now streaming on Disney+.
G'iah and Gravik engaged in a Super Skrull smackdown in the series finale of Secret Invasion, which came to a mighty conclusion when the latter was killed.
The sixth and final episode of the Disney+ limited series, "Home," sees Gravik and G'iah (unbeknownst to the former) becoming new and improved Super Skrulls after the latter (disguised as Nick Fury) handed over The Harvest -- a vial containing the DNA of several Avengers and alien creatures. The two Super Skrulls then fight, showcasing their new abilities, such as Mantis' sleep manipulation and Hulk's super strength. The fight comes to an end when G'iah uses her combined powers to blast a hole through Gravik's chest, killing him instantly.
Related: Secret Invasion Finale Brings Back [Spoiler]
Gravik's death will no doubt please the Secret Invasion fans who are still mourning the...
G'iah and Gravik engaged in a Super Skrull smackdown in the series finale of Secret Invasion, which came to a mighty conclusion when the latter was killed.
The sixth and final episode of the Disney+ limited series, "Home," sees Gravik and G'iah (unbeknownst to the former) becoming new and improved Super Skrulls after the latter (disguised as Nick Fury) handed over The Harvest -- a vial containing the DNA of several Avengers and alien creatures. The two Super Skrulls then fight, showcasing their new abilities, such as Mantis' sleep manipulation and Hulk's super strength. The fight comes to an end when G'iah uses her combined powers to blast a hole through Gravik's chest, killing him instantly.
Related: Secret Invasion Finale Brings Back [Spoiler]
Gravik's death will no doubt please the Secret Invasion fans who are still mourning the...
- 7/26/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Season 1, Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
Secret Invasion is putting Nick Fury front and center for the first time since the Marvel Cinematic Universe began in 2008. The former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. has his hands full dealing with a growing faction of Skrulls who've grown discontent with living on Earth, mimicking human form. But does Marvel's most famous spy have what it takes to protect the planet?
Nick Fury has long been considered the McU's number-one super spy. Audiences have long wondered how he rose through the ranks to become the head of the most powerful intelligence agency in the Marvel Universe, and Secret Invasion is providing some insight into that question. It turns out it's not due to his talents as a secret agent.
Related: Secret Invasion Brings Back a Popular Black Widow Gadget
Secret Invasion Proves...
Secret Invasion is putting Nick Fury front and center for the first time since the Marvel Cinematic Universe began in 2008. The former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. has his hands full dealing with a growing faction of Skrulls who've grown discontent with living on Earth, mimicking human form. But does Marvel's most famous spy have what it takes to protect the planet?
Nick Fury has long been considered the McU's number-one super spy. Audiences have long wondered how he rose through the ranks to become the head of the most powerful intelligence agency in the Marvel Universe, and Secret Invasion is providing some insight into that question. It turns out it's not due to his talents as a secret agent.
Related: Secret Invasion Brings Back a Popular Black Widow Gadget
Secret Invasion Proves...
- 7/22/2023
- by Mathew Scheer
- Comic Book Resources
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Secret Invasion.
A major Skrull reveal in Secret Invasion hints at a previous MCU hero being a shape-shifting villain, sparking speculation on when they were replaced. During Endgame, Rhodey's aggressive questioning of Captain Marvel may make more sense now that it's revealed he is a Skrull. Marvel Studios hasn't confirmed when Rhodey was replaced, but fans are encouraged to re-watch previous appearances for clues, suggesting he may have been a Skrull in Avengers: Endgame.
A major Skrull reveal in Secret Invasion might have already been hinted at thanks to one line in 2019's Avengers: Endgame. Phase 5's Secret Invasion has included many twists and turns that will surely have a huge impact on the future of the MCU. While Gravik and the Skrull rebellion's plan threatens all life on Earth, and Nick Fury scrambles to find a solution to bringing them down, Secret Invasion...
A major Skrull reveal in Secret Invasion hints at a previous MCU hero being a shape-shifting villain, sparking speculation on when they were replaced. During Endgame, Rhodey's aggressive questioning of Captain Marvel may make more sense now that it's revealed he is a Skrull. Marvel Studios hasn't confirmed when Rhodey was replaced, but fans are encouraged to re-watch previous appearances for clues, suggesting he may have been a Skrull in Avengers: Endgame.
A major Skrull reveal in Secret Invasion might have already been hinted at thanks to one line in 2019's Avengers: Endgame. Phase 5's Secret Invasion has included many twists and turns that will surely have a huge impact on the future of the MCU. While Gravik and the Skrull rebellion's plan threatens all life on Earth, and Nick Fury scrambles to find a solution to bringing them down, Secret Invasion...
- 7/21/2023
- by Kai Young
- ScreenRant.com
For veteran actor Samuel L. Jackson, one film from the 90s immediately comes to mind as perhaps his most underrated movie.
In a new interview with Vulture, the Secret Invasion star reflected on the many films of his career. During the conversation, Jackson was asked about his movies that didn't get the reception from filmgoers that he'd hoped for at the time. That had Jackson naming One Eight Seven as an important film he was proud of only for the drama to get largely ignored when it was first released back in 1997.
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"One Eight Seven was a serious subject that got kicked to the curb for some reason," as Jackson recalls. "I remember they were trying to get us on Oprah to talk about the plight of teachers in schools. And she was busy promoting Beloved, so she wouldn’t. 'I don...
In a new interview with Vulture, the Secret Invasion star reflected on the many films of his career. During the conversation, Jackson was asked about his movies that didn't get the reception from filmgoers that he'd hoped for at the time. That had Jackson naming One Eight Seven as an important film he was proud of only for the drama to get largely ignored when it was first released back in 1997.
Related: 10 Famous Actors Who Became Great Voice Actors
"One Eight Seven was a serious subject that got kicked to the curb for some reason," as Jackson recalls. "I remember they were trying to get us on Oprah to talk about the plight of teachers in schools. And she was busy promoting Beloved, so she wouldn’t. 'I don...
- 7/20/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Secret Invasion episode 5, "Harvest."
Marvel Studios may have hinted at two prominent MCU characters being in serious danger, thanks to some major reveals in Phase 5's Secret Invasion. Samuel L. Jackson returned as Nick Fury in Secret Invasion, with the series marking his first solo project in the MCU, despite his debut in the franchise's very first project. Secret Invasion has included many twists that have changed the landscape of the MCU significantly, including revealing Fury's marriage to a Skrull, several unexpected and tragic deaths, and outing characters as Skrulls in disguise. Though more subdued than previous episodes, Secret Invasion episode 5 was no different, potentially spelling bad news for two major MCU characters.
Secret Invasion's premiere episode set the tone for the entire series, opening with a mysterious scene which marked the return of Martin Freeman as former CIA Agent Everett K. Ross.
Marvel Studios may have hinted at two prominent MCU characters being in serious danger, thanks to some major reveals in Phase 5's Secret Invasion. Samuel L. Jackson returned as Nick Fury in Secret Invasion, with the series marking his first solo project in the MCU, despite his debut in the franchise's very first project. Secret Invasion has included many twists that have changed the landscape of the MCU significantly, including revealing Fury's marriage to a Skrull, several unexpected and tragic deaths, and outing characters as Skrulls in disguise. Though more subdued than previous episodes, Secret Invasion episode 5 was no different, potentially spelling bad news for two major MCU characters.
Secret Invasion's premiere episode set the tone for the entire series, opening with a mysterious scene which marked the return of Martin Freeman as former CIA Agent Everett K. Ross.
- 7/20/2023
- by Kai Young
- ScreenRant.com
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
Nobody is safe on Secret Invasion. Marvel's latest Disney+ series pits Nick Fury against the rogue Skrull Gravik, who has assumed control of all Skrulls based on Earth in order to take the planet from humanity. Gravik is driven by a belief that his people have been betrayed by Nick Fury and Carol Danvers, as well as his belief that humans are a violent, self-destructive species that deserve to be wiped out. He has already been seen going to extreme lengths to realize his vision for world domination, but his methods may well have exposed the hypocrisies that will be his undoing.
Episode 4, "Beloved," ended on what is perhaps Secret Invasion's most devastating death yet, when Gravik used his shape-shifting abilities to get close to Talos in the middle of a combat zone and then killed him in cold blood.
Nobody is safe on Secret Invasion. Marvel's latest Disney+ series pits Nick Fury against the rogue Skrull Gravik, who has assumed control of all Skrulls based on Earth in order to take the planet from humanity. Gravik is driven by a belief that his people have been betrayed by Nick Fury and Carol Danvers, as well as his belief that humans are a violent, self-destructive species that deserve to be wiped out. He has already been seen going to extreme lengths to realize his vision for world domination, but his methods may well have exposed the hypocrisies that will be his undoing.
Episode 4, "Beloved," ended on what is perhaps Secret Invasion's most devastating death yet, when Gravik used his shape-shifting abilities to get close to Talos in the middle of a combat zone and then killed him in cold blood.
- 7/18/2023
- by Andrew Gladman
- Comic Book Resources
When Is Secret Invasion Episode 5 Coming? Well, the highly anticipated Secret Invasion Episode 5 is scheduled to premiere sometime in July 2023 exclusively on Disney+.
While the title of the episode has not been revealed yet, it is expected to have a runtime of around 40-50 minutes, as it sets the stage for the much-anticipated finale event.
The first season of Secret Invasion follows the collaboration between Fury, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, and his trusted friend Talos, played by Ben Mendelsohn, who leads a covert group of Skrulls.
Their mission is to thwart Gravik, the leader of a rebellious faction of Skrulls, intent on destroying Earth and establishing their own dominion.
Alongside the talented cast including Emilia Clarke, Ben Mendelsohn, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in supporting roles, episode 5 holds great anticipation as episode 4 left viewers on a cliffhanger. In the next episode, G’iah, Priscilla, and Nick Fury are going to come together.
While the title of the episode has not been revealed yet, it is expected to have a runtime of around 40-50 minutes, as it sets the stage for the much-anticipated finale event.
The first season of Secret Invasion follows the collaboration between Fury, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, and his trusted friend Talos, played by Ben Mendelsohn, who leads a covert group of Skrulls.
Their mission is to thwart Gravik, the leader of a rebellious faction of Skrulls, intent on destroying Earth and establishing their own dominion.
Alongside the talented cast including Emilia Clarke, Ben Mendelsohn, and Kingsley Ben-Adir in supporting roles, episode 5 holds great anticipation as episode 4 left viewers on a cliffhanger. In the next episode, G’iah, Priscilla, and Nick Fury are going to come together.
- 7/18/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
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The following contains spoilers for the first four episodes of Secret Invasion, now streaming on Disney+.
Secret Invasion star Dermot Mulroney recently revealed that he doesn't know how the Disney+ limited series will wrap up its Skrull-centric storyline.
Speaking with TVLine, Mulroney -- who stars as U.S. President Ritson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series -- revealed that he couldn't tease the July 26 finale because he has no clue how the series will conclude. "To be truthful, I haven’t seen it. And I haven’t even read all of the pages because I only ever saw the ones that had Ritson on it," the actor explained. "I know what the elements are going to be, so I guess you could safely say you can expect one of those sequences where each of the storylines are culminating and they’re cutting back and forth, Godfather-style. They’re all coming to a climax.
Secret Invasion star Dermot Mulroney recently revealed that he doesn't know how the Disney+ limited series will wrap up its Skrull-centric storyline.
Speaking with TVLine, Mulroney -- who stars as U.S. President Ritson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series -- revealed that he couldn't tease the July 26 finale because he has no clue how the series will conclude. "To be truthful, I haven’t seen it. And I haven’t even read all of the pages because I only ever saw the ones that had Ritson on it," the actor explained. "I know what the elements are going to be, so I guess you could safely say you can expect one of those sequences where each of the storylines are culminating and they’re cutting back and forth, Godfather-style. They’re all coming to a climax.
- 7/17/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
Secret Invasion has introduced a new level of wariness in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as infiltration of rogue Skrulls in the world's governments creates tension with the masses. But to make matters worse, they've also managed to assume the life of at least one Avenger, James Rhodes. For now, it's unclear how long the Skrull known as Raava has taken Rhodey's identity, but she's done considerable damage as an accomplice in a dirty bomb detonation.
In Episode 4 of the series, "Beloved," Rhodey set up an assassination attempt on President Ritson, which couldn't have been achieved had Rhodey not worked his way up the ladder. In fact, Rhodey's seat as the president's right hand should've been the biggest tell that this version of the hero was not genuine. That's because, as history has shown, Rhodey's best trait was...
Secret Invasion has introduced a new level of wariness in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as infiltration of rogue Skrulls in the world's governments creates tension with the masses. But to make matters worse, they've also managed to assume the life of at least one Avenger, James Rhodes. For now, it's unclear how long the Skrull known as Raava has taken Rhodey's identity, but she's done considerable damage as an accomplice in a dirty bomb detonation.
In Episode 4 of the series, "Beloved," Rhodey set up an assassination attempt on President Ritson, which couldn't have been achieved had Rhodey not worked his way up the ladder. In fact, Rhodey's seat as the president's right hand should've been the biggest tell that this version of the hero was not genuine. That's because, as history has shown, Rhodey's best trait was...
- 7/16/2023
- by Nicholas Brooks
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers from Secret Invasion, Season 1, Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
A most intriguing rivalry has emerged on Secret Invasion with James Rhodes revealed to be a Skrull. It's a game-changer, given his role advising President Ritson and how pivotal he's been with Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But more so, this twist has fans wondering if Gravik has more Avengers under his thumb.
It once more proves how dangerous and invisible the Skrull threat is. Sadly, it makes them better terrorists, with Gravik's attacks killing many across Europe, including Cobie Smulders' Maria Hill. Well, as more about Rhodey is revealed, it's become perfectly clear Nick Fury has made a giant error when it comes to handling this double agent and spy within America's empire.
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Secret Invasion's Nick Fury Should Have Abducted Rhodey
Now, Fury's a man with...
A most intriguing rivalry has emerged on Secret Invasion with James Rhodes revealed to be a Skrull. It's a game-changer, given his role advising President Ritson and how pivotal he's been with Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But more so, this twist has fans wondering if Gravik has more Avengers under his thumb.
It once more proves how dangerous and invisible the Skrull threat is. Sadly, it makes them better terrorists, with Gravik's attacks killing many across Europe, including Cobie Smulders' Maria Hill. Well, as more about Rhodey is revealed, it's become perfectly clear Nick Fury has made a giant error when it comes to handling this double agent and spy within America's empire.
Related: Secret Invasion Nods to Pulp Fiction's Most Iconic Scene
Secret Invasion's Nick Fury Should Have Abducted Rhodey
Now, Fury's a man with...
- 7/15/2023
- by Renaldo Matadeen
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
As Secret Invasion proceeds, it's become increasingly clear Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury might be out of his depth. No matter what he and Talos try as counter-strategies, Gravik seems to be ahead of them. Unfortunately, the villain has already created mass casualties, with the Skrulls' terrorist attacks decimating regions like Russia.
Shockingly, Maria Hill died in the conflict, too. But while many expected the series to have Fury adapting and making key plays to get back the upper hand, more stunning developments have unfolded. While fans are relieved to see one hero resurrected, it has come at a high price, as another one ends up seemingly killed in the field.
Related: Secret Invasion Star Doesn't Think [Spoiler] Has Always Been a Skrull
Secret Invasion Revives G'iah and Kills Talos
Secret Invasion Episode 4 confirms G'iah, despite being shot by Gravik,...
As Secret Invasion proceeds, it's become increasingly clear Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury might be out of his depth. No matter what he and Talos try as counter-strategies, Gravik seems to be ahead of them. Unfortunately, the villain has already created mass casualties, with the Skrulls' terrorist attacks decimating regions like Russia.
Shockingly, Maria Hill died in the conflict, too. But while many expected the series to have Fury adapting and making key plays to get back the upper hand, more stunning developments have unfolded. While fans are relieved to see one hero resurrected, it has come at a high price, as another one ends up seemingly killed in the field.
Related: Secret Invasion Star Doesn't Think [Spoiler] Has Always Been a Skrull
Secret Invasion Revives G'iah and Kills Talos
Secret Invasion Episode 4 confirms G'iah, despite being shot by Gravik,...
- 7/15/2023
- by Renaldo Matadeen
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
A bottle of whiskey steals the show during Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved." As secrets are revealed, and one of Nick Fury's closest allies turns out to be a foe, the master spy produces a distillation called Pappy Van Winkle's, which he claims cost $5,000 a bottle. It likely produced a knowing smile among liquor aficionados, while the rest of the audience went scrambling for Google to find out if the booze is real.
It is, and as usual, there's a story to it. Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve has a dedicated following among those who can afford it, and not lightly does one refuse a glass. Fury induces his foe -- in this case, a Skrull impersonating Jim Rhodes -- to swallow tracking nanites with them, making its cost and reputation an active plot point. Indeed, the...
A bottle of whiskey steals the show during Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved." As secrets are revealed, and one of Nick Fury's closest allies turns out to be a foe, the master spy produces a distillation called Pappy Van Winkle's, which he claims cost $5,000 a bottle. It likely produced a knowing smile among liquor aficionados, while the rest of the audience went scrambling for Google to find out if the booze is real.
It is, and as usual, there's a story to it. Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve has a dedicated following among those who can afford it, and not lightly does one refuse a glass. Fury induces his foe -- in this case, a Skrull impersonating Jim Rhodes -- to swallow tracking nanites with them, making its cost and reputation an active plot point. Indeed, the...
- 7/14/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Secret Invasion. A specific scene in Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 hints when that Secret Invasion Avenger was replaced by a Skrull. Nick Fury comes back to Earth after years of working on Saber. Unfortunately, the world isn't any safer, with human beings on the cusp of being invaded by shape-shifting aliens despite them not knowing. Failing to find the Skrulls a home has left Gravik and his followers frustrated with Fury and Captain Marvel. Instead of continuously waiting for them to deliver, they decide to take matters into their own hands and slowly take over Earth and claim it as theirs.
What makes the Skrulls tricky antagonists is the fact that they are able to change forms, and detecting them is almost impossible. Part of Gravik's scheme is to slowly abduct people in power and replace them with his own, which allows him to control the...
What makes the Skrulls tricky antagonists is the fact that they are able to change forms, and detecting them is almost impossible. Part of Gravik's scheme is to slowly abduct people in power and replace them with his own, which allows him to control the...
- 7/14/2023
- by Ana Dumaraog
- ScreenRant.com
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved."
Marvel Studios' major Phase 5 revelation in Secret Invasion episode 4 perfectly sets up the debut of the McU's Thunderbolts and the rise of the Red Hulk. Secret Invasion has marked a major diversion for the MCU, veering away from the light-heartedness of previous projects and focusing more on themes of paranoia and espionage, as Nick Fury has returned to Earth to deal with a rebellious faction of shape-shifting Skrulls. The series has been packed full of intense twists and reveals, including the tragic losses of several beloved MCU characters, and the outing of high-profile heroes as Skrulls in disguise, which could dramatically change the future of the MCU.
Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved," not only uncovered more about Nick Fury's backstory, but also gave more focus to Dermot Mulroney's Ritson, the current President of the United States in the MCU. Ritson...
Marvel Studios' major Phase 5 revelation in Secret Invasion episode 4 perfectly sets up the debut of the McU's Thunderbolts and the rise of the Red Hulk. Secret Invasion has marked a major diversion for the MCU, veering away from the light-heartedness of previous projects and focusing more on themes of paranoia and espionage, as Nick Fury has returned to Earth to deal with a rebellious faction of shape-shifting Skrulls. The series has been packed full of intense twists and reveals, including the tragic losses of several beloved MCU characters, and the outing of high-profile heroes as Skrulls in disguise, which could dramatically change the future of the MCU.
Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved," not only uncovered more about Nick Fury's backstory, but also gave more focus to Dermot Mulroney's Ritson, the current President of the United States in the MCU. Ritson...
- 7/14/2023
- by Kai Young
- ScreenRant.com
Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 4 of Secret Invasion.There’s no denying that Secret Invasion started with a bang. But given its self-contained nature, there are some constraints that keep the series from reaching its full potential. So, to compensate for the fact that Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) is not being joined by any of the Avengers to fight an Avengers-level threat, it appears as if Secret Invasion is going for shock value instead. Out of the four episodes that have aired, "Beloved" marks the third episode that ends with the same “twist” — Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) shooting another one of Fury’s allies.
- 7/13/2023
- by Mauricio Cueto
- Collider.com
With its fourth episode, "Beloved," Marvel's Secret Invasion finds its most firm footing yet, with a narrative that feels purposeful and motivated. However, the precarious structure it has built in prior episodes isn't sturdy enough to support the weight of Secret Invasion's ambition.
Strangely enough, this is far from the first time a Marvel Studios TV series has encountered this same problem. Other Disney+ MCU series, such as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Moon Knight, had structures that were more reminiscent of a three-act movie rather than a television series. This inevitably led to the works feeling stretched thin, meandering, and needlessly convoluted. This approach also meant that the central characters were kept in total stasis.
In a movie, if Iron Man doesn't experience character growth until the end of the second act, that's fine because it's a two-hour movie designed to be consumed in a single sitting.
Strangely enough, this is far from the first time a Marvel Studios TV series has encountered this same problem. Other Disney+ MCU series, such as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Moon Knight, had structures that were more reminiscent of a three-act movie rather than a television series. This inevitably led to the works feeling stretched thin, meandering, and needlessly convoluted. This approach also meant that the central characters were kept in total stasis.
In a movie, if Iron Man doesn't experience character growth until the end of the second act, that's fine because it's a two-hour movie designed to be consumed in a single sitting.
- 7/13/2023
- by William Jones
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Secret Invasion will reveal how long James "Rhodey" Rhodes has been a Skrull in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Speaking with Marvel.com following the premiere of Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," Feige explained that viewers will come to "understand exactly how long he’s been a Skrull." However, Feige doesn't seem to be in any rush to reveal the answer before the Disney+ limited series does, revealing that Marvel likes "the idea of fans going back and watching some of the other appearances of Rhodey and realizing that that wasn't him."
Related: Secret Invasion Ends Episode 4 With Another Shocking Death
Although Rhodes being a Skrull was hinted at in earlier episodes, he wasn't officially confirmed to have been replaced by one of the green-skinned extra-terrestrials until the fourth episode, which revealed that...
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Secret Invasion will reveal how long James "Rhodey" Rhodes has been a Skrull in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Speaking with Marvel.com following the premiere of Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," Feige explained that viewers will come to "understand exactly how long he’s been a Skrull." However, Feige doesn't seem to be in any rush to reveal the answer before the Disney+ limited series does, revealing that Marvel likes "the idea of fans going back and watching some of the other appearances of Rhodey and realizing that that wasn't him."
Related: Secret Invasion Ends Episode 4 With Another Shocking Death
Although Rhodes being a Skrull was hinted at in earlier episodes, he wasn't officially confirmed to have been replaced by one of the green-skinned extra-terrestrials until the fourth episode, which revealed that...
- 7/12/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
Martin Freeman, who portrays Agent Everett Ross on Secret Invasion and in the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, said he doesn't believe his character has always been a Skrull.
Freeman's comments come after Agent Ross was revealed to be Skull in the opening sequence of the first episode of Secret Invasion. "I don't wanna play Ross as Skrull. I don't wanna believe he's been a Skrull this whole time, so I don't," he told Collider. That's not what I've played. I've believed, all the time, in Ross's integrity. I really enjoy playing Ross, as a Skrull or otherwise. I've enjoyed playing him as an organic human man, so I don't wanna lose him to Skrulldom."
Related: Secret Invasion Shows Nick Fury Owes Everything To The Skrulls
When asked if he knew about the big reveal, Freeman said there had been a few discussions since the Disney+ series is supposed to...
Freeman's comments come after Agent Ross was revealed to be Skull in the opening sequence of the first episode of Secret Invasion. "I don't wanna play Ross as Skrull. I don't wanna believe he's been a Skrull this whole time, so I don't," he told Collider. That's not what I've played. I've believed, all the time, in Ross's integrity. I really enjoy playing Ross, as a Skrull or otherwise. I've enjoyed playing him as an organic human man, so I don't wanna lose him to Skrulldom."
Related: Secret Invasion Shows Nick Fury Owes Everything To The Skrulls
When asked if he knew about the big reveal, Freeman said there had been a few discussions since the Disney+ series is supposed to...
- 7/12/2023
- by Charlene Badasie
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently opened up about the decision to make Don Cheadle's Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes/War Machine a Skrull in Secret Invasion.
Speaking with Marvel.com, Feige explained that the Disney+ limited series "needed to have a character that one would not expect to be a Skrull. Don was on board for this reveal of playing and revealing another side of Rhodey and revealing that, yeah, Rhodey has been a Skrull." He continued, "When we have amazing actors, like Don, that have been with us for so many years, we very much treat them as partners in the creative collaboration. It was very early days when we pitched this concept to Don, and he very much was into it and into being able to play with different sides of Rhodey that we haven't seen before.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently opened up about the decision to make Don Cheadle's Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes/War Machine a Skrull in Secret Invasion.
Speaking with Marvel.com, Feige explained that the Disney+ limited series "needed to have a character that one would not expect to be a Skrull. Don was on board for this reveal of playing and revealing another side of Rhodey and revealing that, yeah, Rhodey has been a Skrull." He continued, "When we have amazing actors, like Don, that have been with us for so many years, we very much treat them as partners in the creative collaboration. It was very early days when we pitched this concept to Don, and he very much was into it and into being able to play with different sides of Rhodey that we haven't seen before.
- 7/12/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
The latest episode of Secret Invasion revealed how G'iah survived being shot in the chest by Gravik.
The fourth episode of the Disney+ limited series, "Beloved," began immediately after the events of the previous episode, which saw Talos' daughter, Gi'ah (Emilia Clarke), attempt to escape the rebel Skrull compound only to be stopped by Gravik, who knew she was the spy feeding Fury and her father information. While the episode left G'iah's death ambiguous, "Beloved" opened with G'iah's gunshot wound being healed by Extremis, revealing that G'iah had transformed herself into a Super Skrull prior to being shot by Gravik. This makes G'iah the second known Super Skrull in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Gravik.
Related: Secret Invasion Clip Showcases Fury's Epic Showdown With Gravik
Rest in Peace, Talos
While G'iah will live to see another day,...
The latest episode of Secret Invasion revealed how G'iah survived being shot in the chest by Gravik.
The fourth episode of the Disney+ limited series, "Beloved," began immediately after the events of the previous episode, which saw Talos' daughter, Gi'ah (Emilia Clarke), attempt to escape the rebel Skrull compound only to be stopped by Gravik, who knew she was the spy feeding Fury and her father information. While the episode left G'iah's death ambiguous, "Beloved" opened with G'iah's gunshot wound being healed by Extremis, revealing that G'iah had transformed herself into a Super Skrull prior to being shot by Gravik. This makes G'iah the second known Super Skrull in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Gravik.
Related: Secret Invasion Clip Showcases Fury's Epic Showdown With Gravik
Rest in Peace, Talos
While G'iah will live to see another day,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Secret Invasion Episode 4, "Beloved," now streaming on Disney+.
Three weeks after losing Maria Hill in the Secret Invasion series premiere, Nick Fury has lost another powerful ally and friend.
"Beloved" -- the fourth episode of the Disney+ limited series -- featured the death of the Skrull Talos, played by Ben Mendelsohn. After sharing a heartfelt moment with his daughter, G'iah, earlier in the episode, Talos embarked on an explosive mission with Fury to rescue United States President Ritson. During the ensuing battle against the rebel Skrulls, Talos was wounded and began to return to his Skrull form. While it initially looked like Talos might make it out of the mission alive, it was quickly revealed that the soldier assisting Talos to Fury's vehicle was Gravik, who proceeded to kill Talos by shoving a knife into his chest.
Related: Iron Man's Robert Downey Jr. Discusses...
Three weeks after losing Maria Hill in the Secret Invasion series premiere, Nick Fury has lost another powerful ally and friend.
"Beloved" -- the fourth episode of the Disney+ limited series -- featured the death of the Skrull Talos, played by Ben Mendelsohn. After sharing a heartfelt moment with his daughter, G'iah, earlier in the episode, Talos embarked on an explosive mission with Fury to rescue United States President Ritson. During the ensuing battle against the rebel Skrulls, Talos was wounded and began to return to his Skrull form. While it initially looked like Talos might make it out of the mission alive, it was quickly revealed that the soldier assisting Talos to Fury's vehicle was Gravik, who proceeded to kill Talos by shoving a knife into his chest.
Related: Iron Man's Robert Downey Jr. Discusses...
- 7/12/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved."
One hidden detail in Secret Invasion episode 4 may have hinted at the McU's mutants and X-Men being more well-known than Marvel Studios has let on. Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved," released on July 12, 2023, on Disney+, and revealed more about Nick Fury's enigmatic wife, Priscilla, portrayed by Charlayne Woodard. While featuring the shocking revelation that Priscilla had in fact been working for Gravik and the rebel Skrulls, who had planned for Priscilla to kill Nick Fury, episode 4 also explored Priscilla's very human life while her husband had been off forming the Avengers, battling Hydra soldiers, or working in space.
Secret Invasion episode 4 saw Priscilla reveal more about the human whose life she had assumed: a young woman named Dr. Priscilla Davis who had been dying of a congenital heart defect, but had agreed for the Skrull Varra to claim her identity after her death.
One hidden detail in Secret Invasion episode 4 may have hinted at the McU's mutants and X-Men being more well-known than Marvel Studios has let on. Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved," released on July 12, 2023, on Disney+, and revealed more about Nick Fury's enigmatic wife, Priscilla, portrayed by Charlayne Woodard. While featuring the shocking revelation that Priscilla had in fact been working for Gravik and the rebel Skrulls, who had planned for Priscilla to kill Nick Fury, episode 4 also explored Priscilla's very human life while her husband had been off forming the Avengers, battling Hydra soldiers, or working in space.
Secret Invasion episode 4 saw Priscilla reveal more about the human whose life she had assumed: a young woman named Dr. Priscilla Davis who had been dying of a congenital heart defect, but had agreed for the Skrull Varra to claim her identity after her death.
- 7/12/2023
- by Kai Young
- ScreenRant.com
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved."Marvel Studios has introduced a villain even more powerful than Thanos in Phase 5's Secret Invasion. Samuel L. Jackson returned as Nick Fury in Secret Invasion on Disney+, returning to Earth to deal with a Skrull uprising led by Kingsley Ben-Adir's Gravik. Since Fury and Carol Danvers have failed to keep their promise of finding the Skrulls a new home, Gravik and his rebel forces plan to eradicate humanity and claim Earth as their own. The Skrulls' ability to shape-shift into any living being makes this a terrifyingly easy prospect, and Secret Invasion continues to prove just how far the Skrull rebels will go in order to achieve their goals.
Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved," released on July 12, 2023, revealing more about Fury's personal life and relationship with Charlayne Woodard's Priscilla, but also seeing Gravik advance his plans, leading a...
Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved," released on July 12, 2023, revealing more about Fury's personal life and relationship with Charlayne Woodard's Priscilla, but also seeing Gravik advance his plans, leading a...
- 7/12/2023
- by Kai Young
- ScreenRant.com
This review contains spoilers
Rip to a real one. Talos, one of the best characters Marvel has introduced to the MCU since they began wrapping up the Infinity Saga, is dead. Ben Mendelsohn will certainly not be short of work and never really is; he’s a terrific actor who always gives 100% to any role, and though his time as the gentle Skrull Talos was pretty fleeting, it always seemed to pack a punch. If you’re already missing Mendelsohn’s Australian lilt and disheveled demeanor (I know I am) he’s the lead of a new TV series coming out soon on Apple TV+ called The New Look, where he plays fashion designer Christian Dior opposite Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel. I will be watching!
But for now, we shall draw our attention back to episode four of Secret Invasion, “Beloved”, named after a section of the poem “Late Fragment” by Raymond Carver.
Rip to a real one. Talos, one of the best characters Marvel has introduced to the MCU since they began wrapping up the Infinity Saga, is dead. Ben Mendelsohn will certainly not be short of work and never really is; he’s a terrific actor who always gives 100% to any role, and though his time as the gentle Skrull Talos was pretty fleeting, it always seemed to pack a punch. If you’re already missing Mendelsohn’s Australian lilt and disheveled demeanor (I know I am) he’s the lead of a new TV series coming out soon on Apple TV+ called The New Look, where he plays fashion designer Christian Dior opposite Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel. I will be watching!
But for now, we shall draw our attention back to episode four of Secret Invasion, “Beloved”, named after a section of the poem “Late Fragment” by Raymond Carver.
- 7/12/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Famed literary editor Robert Gottlieb, former Simon & Schuster editor-in-chief and editor of Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Beloved,” has died at the age of 92.
The writer died of natural causes at a New York hospital on Wednesday, and his death was announced by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. The New Yorker, where Gottlieb also previously served as editor-in-chief, shared the news of his death via Twitter, posting an article that details his life and impact.
Gottlieb was born April 29, 1931, and was raised in the Manhattan borough of New York City. He graduated from Columbia University in 1952 before attending Cambridge University in the U.K for two years.
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The writer died of natural causes at a New York hospital on Wednesday, and his death was announced by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. The New Yorker, where Gottlieb also previously served as editor-in-chief, shared the news of his death via Twitter, posting an article that details his life and impact.
Gottlieb was born April 29, 1931, and was raised in the Manhattan borough of New York City. He graduated from Columbia University in 1952 before attending Cambridge University in the U.K for two years.
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- 6/14/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Oprah Winfrey was already one of the world’s richest media moguls, but she hoped to translate some of her success over to Hollywood.
But when a film she was passionate about ended up sinking at the box-office, she found herself more hurt than ever.
Oprah Winfrey always wanted to be an actor Oprah Winfrey | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Winfrey’s passion has always been broadcast journalism. Her dedication to the field and her work ethic eventually led her to host Am Chicago, where she proved her value as a journalist. The talkshow went from declining ratings to being more watched than it’d ever been after Winfrey was brought on board. But apart from Am Chicago being the beginning of Winfrey’s rise, it also gave the mogul her first onscreen role.
Am Chicago offered Winfrey the opportunity to star in The Color Purple. This was a special moment for the talk show host,...
But when a film she was passionate about ended up sinking at the box-office, she found herself more hurt than ever.
Oprah Winfrey always wanted to be an actor Oprah Winfrey | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Winfrey’s passion has always been broadcast journalism. Her dedication to the field and her work ethic eventually led her to host Am Chicago, where she proved her value as a journalist. The talkshow went from declining ratings to being more watched than it’d ever been after Winfrey was brought on board. But apart from Am Chicago being the beginning of Winfrey’s rise, it also gave the mogul her first onscreen role.
Am Chicago offered Winfrey the opportunity to star in The Color Purple. This was a special moment for the talk show host,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Origins is a recurring series that gives artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, former CoSign McKinley Dixon takes us through the title track of his forthcoming album.
Chicago-based rapper McKinley Dixon reveals the majesty of his new album with its name alone: Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? goes the title, with exclamation points that seem to say, “It’s that good, can you believe it?” and a concluding question mark that feels like a knowing wink and nudge. But it’s also a direct reference to Toni Morrison’s significant trilogy, and the album’s title track, which features Ms. Jaylin Brown, doubles down on the enveloping love that the title suggests.
Indeed, the former Consequence CoSign uses “Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?” as a brand new thesis statement — one he calls “a familial affair in all senses.” Though it’s the title track and carries...
Chicago-based rapper McKinley Dixon reveals the majesty of his new album with its name alone: Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? goes the title, with exclamation points that seem to say, “It’s that good, can you believe it?” and a concluding question mark that feels like a knowing wink and nudge. But it’s also a direct reference to Toni Morrison’s significant trilogy, and the album’s title track, which features Ms. Jaylin Brown, doubles down on the enveloping love that the title suggests.
Indeed, the former Consequence CoSign uses “Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?” as a brand new thesis statement — one he calls “a familial affair in all senses.” Though it’s the title track and carries...
- 4/26/2023
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Chloë Grace Moretz, Julia Roberts, Connie Britton, Sterling K. Brown, Julianna Margulies, Selma Blair, Shonda Rhimes, Andy Cohen, and many other public figures are coming together to support the #LetAmericaRead campaign amid the book bans in some states in America.
The initiative comes from CAA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), in partnership with the non-partisan group Campaign for Our Shared Future.
“History is clear: good ideas are strengthened through contest, as governments are through debate. Since time immemorial, book banning has been the refuge of leaders who fear that their arguments and writs cannot withstand scrutiny. Its violence is born of weakness. And we are not a weak people – fighting book bans is an act of patriotism and a show of strength,” stated Emmy Award-winning actress, Julianna Margulies.
Between July 2021 and June 2022, 2,571 unique books that fairly address issues of race, gender, and culture in age-appropriate ways...
The initiative comes from CAA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), in partnership with the non-partisan group Campaign for Our Shared Future.
“History is clear: good ideas are strengthened through contest, as governments are through debate. Since time immemorial, book banning has been the refuge of leaders who fear that their arguments and writs cannot withstand scrutiny. Its violence is born of weakness. And we are not a weak people – fighting book bans is an act of patriotism and a show of strength,” stated Emmy Award-winning actress, Julianna Margulies.
Between July 2021 and June 2022, 2,571 unique books that fairly address issues of race, gender, and culture in age-appropriate ways...
- 4/12/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
If Lost ever returned to pop culture with a reboot, there are characters from the original run that still have more stories to tell. The original series was a major cultural hit in its run from 2004 until 2010, becoming one of the first series to have its audience engage on the internet to discuss the show and its various mysteries. The series had a highly devoted fanbase in its time, some of which still actively engage with the show and its culture today.
But due to its controversial ending, Lost has unfortunately not held on to its reputation for great storytelling like other series from the era did, such as Mad Men or Breaking Bad. However, a successful Lost spin-off could be the solution to this, allowing newer audiences to engage with the world of the island and its inhabitants. For a show to run as a sequel to the original series,...
But due to its controversial ending, Lost has unfortunately not held on to its reputation for great storytelling like other series from the era did, such as Mad Men or Breaking Bad. However, a successful Lost spin-off could be the solution to this, allowing newer audiences to engage with the world of the island and its inhabitants. For a show to run as a sequel to the original series,...
- 3/19/2023
- by Charles Papadopoulos
- ScreenRant.com
Visit Films has picked up worldwide sales rights for Iranian director Negin Ahmadi’s documentary “Dream’s Gate,” which depicts an all-female Kurdish militia, ahead of its Berlin Film Festival world premiere.
To make “Dream’s Gate,” which will launch from Berlin’s Generation section for young audiences, Ahmadi traveled to the war zone of Northern Syria where she gained access to the lives of the women in the Ypj, an all-female Kurdish militia within the armed wing of the Syrian-based Democratic Union Party (Pyd).
“Dream’s Gate” is directed by Ahmadi and produced by Iran’s Elaheh Nobakht, whose credits include “The Apple Day,” “Beloved,” and “Silent House.” The doc is a co-production between Iran, France, and Norway, through production companies Eli Image, Ava Studios Paris, Spætt Film As, and Babel Doc.
This observational doc captures the struggles, hopes, and joys of these bold female fighters “for whom the...
To make “Dream’s Gate,” which will launch from Berlin’s Generation section for young audiences, Ahmadi traveled to the war zone of Northern Syria where she gained access to the lives of the women in the Ypj, an all-female Kurdish militia within the armed wing of the Syrian-based Democratic Union Party (Pyd).
“Dream’s Gate” is directed by Ahmadi and produced by Iran’s Elaheh Nobakht, whose credits include “The Apple Day,” “Beloved,” and “Silent House.” The doc is a co-production between Iran, France, and Norway, through production companies Eli Image, Ava Studios Paris, Spætt Film As, and Babel Doc.
This observational doc captures the struggles, hopes, and joys of these bold female fighters “for whom the...
- 2/8/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Iran-France-Norway co-production follows all-female Kurdish militia Ypj.
Visit Films has boarded worldwide sales rights to Iranian filmmaker Negin Ahmadi’s documentary Dreams’ Gate ahead of its world premiere in Berlin Generation 14plus.
Ahmadi travels to the war zone of northern Syria to follow the lives of the women in the Ypj, an all-female Kurdish militia for whom fighting Isis is a way to escape the restraints of a patriarchal society.
Dreams’ Gate (Darvazeye Royaha) weaves together candid moments between the female soldiers with the brutality of combat and offers a visual diary that examines the role of women in battle...
Visit Films has boarded worldwide sales rights to Iranian filmmaker Negin Ahmadi’s documentary Dreams’ Gate ahead of its world premiere in Berlin Generation 14plus.
Ahmadi travels to the war zone of northern Syria to follow the lives of the women in the Ypj, an all-female Kurdish militia for whom fighting Isis is a way to escape the restraints of a patriarchal society.
Dreams’ Gate (Darvazeye Royaha) weaves together candid moments between the female soldiers with the brutality of combat and offers a visual diary that examines the role of women in battle...
- 2/7/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Iran-France-Norway co-production follows all-female Kurdish militia Ypj.
Visit Films has boarded worldwide sales rights to Iranian filmmaker Negin Ahmadi’s documentary Dreams’ Gate ahead of its world premiere in Berlin Generation 14plus.
Ahmadi travels to the war zone of northern Syria to follow the lives of the women in the Ypj, an all-female Kurdish militia for whom fighting Isis is a way to escape the restraints of a patriarchal society.
Dreams’ Gate (Darvazeye Royaha) weaves together candid moments between the female soldiers with the brutality of combat and offers a visual diary that examines the role of women in battle...
Visit Films has boarded worldwide sales rights to Iranian filmmaker Negin Ahmadi’s documentary Dreams’ Gate ahead of its world premiere in Berlin Generation 14plus.
Ahmadi travels to the war zone of northern Syria to follow the lives of the women in the Ypj, an all-female Kurdish militia for whom fighting Isis is a way to escape the restraints of a patriarchal society.
Dreams’ Gate (Darvazeye Royaha) weaves together candid moments between the female soldiers with the brutality of combat and offers a visual diary that examines the role of women in battle...
- 2/7/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Randy Gonzalez, the father in the viral TikTok duo Enkyboys, has died. He was 35 years old. According to TMZ, Gonzalez died Wednesday morning following a battle with colon cancer.
Gonzalez, who documented his battle with the disease on social media, first shared his diagnosis last April, telling fans he was first diagnosed about six months prior and given two to three years to live.
At the time, Gonzalez said chemotherapy could extend his life up to five more years. The popular TikTok personality created a GoFundMe to help pay for his treatments, after he claimed he was denied care at the University of Texas cancer center, stating that they did not accept his insurance.
In addition to their beloved father-son videos, Gonzalez and his 6-year-old son, Brice, used their account to spread awareness about colon cancer. Gonzalez’s most recent health update came in December, where he informed fans that his treatments were going well.
Gonzalez, who documented his battle with the disease on social media, first shared his diagnosis last April, telling fans he was first diagnosed about six months prior and given two to three years to live.
At the time, Gonzalez said chemotherapy could extend his life up to five more years. The popular TikTok personality created a GoFundMe to help pay for his treatments, after he claimed he was denied care at the University of Texas cancer center, stating that they did not accept his insurance.
In addition to their beloved father-son videos, Gonzalez and his 6-year-old son, Brice, used their account to spread awareness about colon cancer. Gonzalez’s most recent health update came in December, where he informed fans that his treatments were going well.
- 1/26/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
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