Following the news that Chris Evans has joined the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, interest in the movie has quickly started to rise. The Multiverse opens the door to endless possibilities, and with Doctor Doom taking Kang the Conqueror's place, we're all eager to learn more about the 2026 release.
According to The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez, Doctor Strange is "60%" the reason that "there's a Secret Wars happening." We've already seen the damage his Variants have done to the Multiverse and we can only assume that whatever he and Clea have been up to has done little to help matters.
As for the other 40%, the scooper points to Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Loki, and Doctor Doom.
Original plans called for the Multiverse's Mightiest Heroes battling Kang's Variants in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, but with Doom now front and centre, what should we expect from the villain played by Robert Downey Jr.?...
According to The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez, Doctor Strange is "60%" the reason that "there's a Secret Wars happening." We've already seen the damage his Variants have done to the Multiverse and we can only assume that whatever he and Clea have been up to has done little to help matters.
As for the other 40%, the scooper points to Spider-Man, the Scarlet Witch, Loki, and Doctor Doom.
Original plans called for the Multiverse's Mightiest Heroes battling Kang's Variants in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, but with Doom now front and centre, what should we expect from the villain played by Robert Downey Jr.?...
- 12/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
There is simply no refuting the fact that the possibilities in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are quite frankly endless. The franchise was always known for pushing boundaries, but that has been taken to a whole new level since it began telling the story of the Multiverse Saga as this has allowed it to push the boundaries of not just one fictional world, but countless.
Did you ever think you would see Patrick Stewart returning as Professor X in an MCU movie? What about Hugh Jackman making that long-awaited comeback as Wolverine, seven years after retiring the character? Long-time fan-cast actor John Krasinski actually getting to play the Fantastic Four's Reed Richards for a hot minute in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Yeah, Marvel Studios has gone all out this saga. And it isn't over yet.
There are still plenty of major titles coming up in which we...
Did you ever think you would see Patrick Stewart returning as Professor X in an MCU movie? What about Hugh Jackman making that long-awaited comeback as Wolverine, seven years after retiring the character? Long-time fan-cast actor John Krasinski actually getting to play the Fantastic Four's Reed Richards for a hot minute in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Yeah, Marvel Studios has gone all out this saga. And it isn't over yet.
There are still plenty of major titles coming up in which we...
- 12/11/2024
- by Michael Patterson
- Bam Smack Pow
Yesterday evening, the news broke that Chris Evans has signed up to star in Avengers: Doomsday. With the Multiverse in play and the events of Avengers: Endgame and Deadpool & Wolverine still fresh in all our minds, we can't say with any real certainty who the actor will suit up as.
There have long been rumblings about a Multiversal Masters of Evil in the next Avengers movie and scooper @MyTimeToShineH has taken to X to strongly hint that Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom and Evans' character could team up as part of an "Evil Avengers."
Could we see Doom enlist more villainous Variants to help his cause? If so, we'd imagine Captain Hydra is a very real possibility for Evans.
Adding further fuel to the fire, The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez shared the cover of 2017's Avengers #6, a key chapter in the build-up to Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic's Secret Wars.
There have long been rumblings about a Multiversal Masters of Evil in the next Avengers movie and scooper @MyTimeToShineH has taken to X to strongly hint that Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom and Evans' character could team up as part of an "Evil Avengers."
Could we see Doom enlist more villainous Variants to help his cause? If so, we'd imagine Captain Hydra is a very real possibility for Evans.
Adding further fuel to the fire, The Cosmic Circus' Alex Perez shared the cover of 2017's Avengers #6, a key chapter in the build-up to Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic's Secret Wars.
- 12/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Benedict Cumberbatch is at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival this week for the Mena premiere of John Crowley’s tragic romance We Live In Time, starring Garfield and Florence Pugh, which he exec produced under his SunnyMarch banner.
After hitting the red carpet in the port city of Jeddah on Monday evening in the company of Garfield, Cumberbatch was in the spotlight in his own right in an on-stage conversation today.
One among 30 conversations by A-listers this festival, Cumberbatch’s talk was by far the best attended so far, with fans of his performances as Dr Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe filling the auditorium.
“These are big sandpits. They’re grand gestures. When they’re really good, they carry something of the Zeitgeist,” he said of Marvel productions. “They speak to us of our culture. They’re kind of myths of now, and they are so much fun to do,...
After hitting the red carpet in the port city of Jeddah on Monday evening in the company of Garfield, Cumberbatch was in the spotlight in his own right in an on-stage conversation today.
One among 30 conversations by A-listers this festival, Cumberbatch’s talk was by far the best attended so far, with fans of his performances as Dr Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe filling the auditorium.
“These are big sandpits. They’re grand gestures. When they’re really good, they carry something of the Zeitgeist,” he said of Marvel productions. “They speak to us of our culture. They’re kind of myths of now, and they are so much fun to do,...
- 12/10/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, The Imitation Game, Sherlock, Eric) on Tuesday recalled interacting, as Doctor Strange, with Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony “Iron Man” Stark on the set of Avengers: Infinity War and adding a “douchebag” to one of his lines, making it memorable.
The moment came about when Iron Man asked what Strange was doing in the fight they were in.
Annoyed, Cumberbatch recalled, he ended up replying: “Protecting your reality, douchebag,” with people on- and off-set reacting with “ooooohs.”
Cumberbatch shared the anecdote as part of the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (Rsiff) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He also said that with his Doctor Strange character, “there is a lot more to play with,” while sharing that he had to work really “hard” not to get arrogant about his Marvel success.
What’s the star’s feeling about big film franchises, such as Marvel movies and Star Trek?...
The moment came about when Iron Man asked what Strange was doing in the fight they were in.
Annoyed, Cumberbatch recalled, he ended up replying: “Protecting your reality, douchebag,” with people on- and off-set reacting with “ooooohs.”
Cumberbatch shared the anecdote as part of the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (Rsiff) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He also said that with his Doctor Strange character, “there is a lot more to play with,” while sharing that he had to work really “hard” not to get arrogant about his Marvel success.
What’s the star’s feeling about big film franchises, such as Marvel movies and Star Trek?...
- 12/10/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Benedict Cumberbatch is far from done with playing Doctor Strange. The actor, who is at the Red Sea Film Festival with “We Live in Time” — produced by his company SunnyMarch — called the superhero a “complex man motivated by a need to control everything at any cost.” “I am interested in seeing where these costs take him,” he said. “There is a lot more to play and it’s very exciting.”
The actor also briefly touched upon his upcoming film with Wes Anderson, “The Phoenician Scheme,” saying that it was a different experience from their previous collaboration in “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” in that “this was just character” instead of stepping into a meta-narrative based on pre-existing literary work. Of Jay Roach’s “The Roses,” Cumberbatch said the film had “pretty cool ingredients” in “amazing” Olivia Colman and a “great script” by Yorgos Lanthimos’s frequent collaborator Tony McNamara.
The actor also briefly touched upon his upcoming film with Wes Anderson, “The Phoenician Scheme,” saying that it was a different experience from their previous collaboration in “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” in that “this was just character” instead of stepping into a meta-narrative based on pre-existing literary work. Of Jay Roach’s “The Roses,” Cumberbatch said the film had “pretty cool ingredients” in “amazing” Olivia Colman and a “great script” by Yorgos Lanthimos’s frequent collaborator Tony McNamara.
- 12/10/2024
- by Rafa Sales Ross
- Variety Film + TV
Benedict Cumberbatch is a worldwide star, known for his diverse roles that showcase his incredible talent. He’s most famous for portraying a modern Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock and the iconic Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cumberbatch recently appeared at Tokyo Comic-Con, where he sat down for an interview with tvgroove. During the conversation, he shared exciting insights about his life, career, and—most importantly for MCU fans—the future of Doctor Strange.
The interview was originally published in Japanese, and we’ve translated it for you. Apologies for any translation errors, and you can compare it with the original if you’re familiar with the language.
The interview covers various aspects of Cumberbatch’s life and career. Here, we’ll focus on the questions related to his work, Marvel, and Doctor Strange:
I’m sure there will be a lot of Doctor Strange fans here this time too.
Cumberbatch recently appeared at Tokyo Comic-Con, where he sat down for an interview with tvgroove. During the conversation, he shared exciting insights about his life, career, and—most importantly for MCU fans—the future of Doctor Strange.
The interview was originally published in Japanese, and we’ve translated it for you. Apologies for any translation errors, and you can compare it with the original if you’re familiar with the language.
The interview covers various aspects of Cumberbatch’s life and career. Here, we’ll focus on the questions related to his work, Marvel, and Doctor Strange:
I’m sure there will be a lot of Doctor Strange fans here this time too.
- 12/10/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
Benedict Cumberbatch is a global star. While his filmography includes a large number of very different roles through which he has demonstrated his exceptional talent, he is perhaps best known for playing a modern version of Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock and, of course, Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cumberbatch was recently a guest at the Tokyo Comic-Con, a branch of the famous event. There he sat down with tvgroove for an interview in which he revealed some very interesting information about his life, his career, and – what interests us the most – the future of Doctor Strange in the MCU.
The interview, as we are going to bring it to you, was published in Japanese originally and we are going to bring you a rough translation of the whole discussion, so if there are some translation mistakes, we apologize in advance.
The original interview is available so that you...
Cumberbatch was recently a guest at the Tokyo Comic-Con, a branch of the famous event. There he sat down with tvgroove for an interview in which he revealed some very interesting information about his life, his career, and – what interests us the most – the future of Doctor Strange in the MCU.
The interview, as we are going to bring it to you, was published in Japanese originally and we are going to bring you a rough translation of the whole discussion, so if there are some translation mistakes, we apologize in advance.
The original interview is available so that you...
- 12/10/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The Mutants are on their way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and fans couldn't be more excited. With Marvel Studios obtaining the rights to the characters after the Disney / Fox merger a number of years ago, the X-Men's arrival in the MCU became an inevitability. Some fans actually felt that the franchise could have moved a bit quicker with their introduction, but the studio instead prioritized the Fantastic Four and decided to play the long game with the X-Men's introduction.
Although the Multiverse Saga has had its ups and downs, it has set the stage for the X-Men's arrival. Yes, the strategy with Marvel's Mightiest Mutants has so far paid off as it all really kicked into gear with Wolverine's arrival in Deadpool and Wolverine, with Hugh Jackman returning to the role. And with the franchise acknowledging them, it's only a matter of time until they all show up.
Although the Multiverse Saga has had its ups and downs, it has set the stage for the X-Men's arrival. Yes, the strategy with Marvel's Mightiest Mutants has so far paid off as it all really kicked into gear with Wolverine's arrival in Deadpool and Wolverine, with Hugh Jackman returning to the role. And with the franchise acknowledging them, it's only a matter of time until they all show up.
- 12/9/2024
- by Michael Patterson
- Bam Smack Pow
X-men: Tye Sheridan On Potential Return As Cyclops In The MCU; "There's Always More Stories To Tell"
Tye Sheridan joined 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise as Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, along with several other young actors in X-Men: Apocalypse before going on to reprise the role in what would be the final film of the Fox era, the much-maligned Dark Phoenix.
The original plan was for Sheridan, along with the likes of Sophie Turner (Jean Grey), Alexandra Shipp (Storm) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (Nightcrawler), to lead the franchise going forward as a modern-day take on the team, but everything changed when Disney purchased Fox's assets back in 2019.
Though we have seen a few familiar faces from the previous era - Patrick Stewart in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Kelsey Grammer in The Marvels, and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool and Wolverine - appear in the MCU, it's highly unlikely that any of the younger actors that were introduced in Apocalypse will return, as those characters will...
The original plan was for Sheridan, along with the likes of Sophie Turner (Jean Grey), Alexandra Shipp (Storm) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (Nightcrawler), to lead the franchise going forward as a modern-day take on the team, but everything changed when Disney purchased Fox's assets back in 2019.
Though we have seen a few familiar faces from the previous era - Patrick Stewart in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Kelsey Grammer in The Marvels, and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool and Wolverine - appear in the MCU, it's highly unlikely that any of the younger actors that were introduced in Apocalypse will return, as those characters will...
- 12/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Gorge, a new high-concept sci-fi horror romance (we're ticking quite a few boxes here) movie directed by Scott Derrickson, is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on February 14, and the first trailer has now been released online.
The film stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as two elite snipers who accept positions on either side of a mysterious gorge.
Teller's character (Levi) is told he's there to guard the gate to Hell (whether he means literally or metaphorically remains to be seen), and that he is to have no contact with the sniper in the opposite tower (Taylor-Joy's Drasa).
Of course, they eventually begin to communicate and strike up something of a medium-distance relationship, and when Levi falls while attempting to cross to the other side, Drasa straps on a parachute and follows him down.
"We really tried to be there for each other because we get along really well,...
The film stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as two elite snipers who accept positions on either side of a mysterious gorge.
Teller's character (Levi) is told he's there to guard the gate to Hell (whether he means literally or metaphorically remains to be seen), and that he is to have no contact with the sniper in the opposite tower (Taylor-Joy's Drasa).
Of course, they eventually begin to communicate and strike up something of a medium-distance relationship, and when Levi falls while attempting to cross to the other side, Drasa straps on a parachute and follows him down.
"We really tried to be there for each other because we get along really well,...
- 12/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
When the Sorcerer Supreme’s Portal appeared during the last battle of Avengers Endgame, do you recall how everyone erupted in joy? It’s time to explode once more, this time in Marvel Rivals. Recently, the Super Hero team-based PvP shooter has gained a lot of attention due to its super exciting team-based 6v6 battle.
Marvel Rivals was released on December 6, 2024. | Credit: NetEase Games.
At launch, the Marvel Rivals character roster featured 33 superpowered heroes and villains in three distinct roles, of which Doctor Strange is one of only eight Vanguards. These characters play the traditional tank role, leaving Dps to the game’s seven strategists and its eighteen duelists. However, his special ability gives him a headstart just before the beginning of the match.
Doctor Strange’s Portal Wipes Out Entire Opponent Teams in Marvel Rivals There’s nothing you can do if a portal is opened just after your spawn point.
Marvel Rivals was released on December 6, 2024. | Credit: NetEase Games.
At launch, the Marvel Rivals character roster featured 33 superpowered heroes and villains in three distinct roles, of which Doctor Strange is one of only eight Vanguards. These characters play the traditional tank role, leaving Dps to the game’s seven strategists and its eighteen duelists. However, his special ability gives him a headstart just before the beginning of the match.
Doctor Strange’s Portal Wipes Out Entire Opponent Teams in Marvel Rivals There’s nothing you can do if a portal is opened just after your spawn point.
- 12/9/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
Though Venom: The Last Dance performed a lot better than previous Ssu movies Madame Web and Morbius, it still ended up finishing its theatrical run as the lowest-grossing film of the Venom trilogy.
The Kelly Marcel-directed superhero flick took in just under $140 million domestically and another $333 million from overseas markets for a global total of around $472 million. With a reported budget of around $120 million, this is far from a bad result for Sony Pictures, but it doesn't come close to the $850 million the original Venom made in 2018, and also falls just short of Let There Be Carnage's $500 million.
This was Sony's final Venom movie (supposedly), but the studio is rumoured to have big plans for the villainous Knull and Agent Venom.
The Last Dance hits Digital platforms this week.
It's much better news for Universal's Wicked, which is now 2024’s fourth-biggest domestic release behind Inside Out 2...
The Kelly Marcel-directed superhero flick took in just under $140 million domestically and another $333 million from overseas markets for a global total of around $472 million. With a reported budget of around $120 million, this is far from a bad result for Sony Pictures, but it doesn't come close to the $850 million the original Venom made in 2018, and also falls just short of Let There Be Carnage's $500 million.
This was Sony's final Venom movie (supposedly), but the studio is rumoured to have big plans for the villainous Knull and Agent Venom.
The Last Dance hits Digital platforms this week.
It's much better news for Universal's Wicked, which is now 2024’s fourth-biggest domestic release behind Inside Out 2...
- 12/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel Studios' Multiverse Saga has gotten the ball of momentum rolling again after a very successful 2024. The Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise didn't have the best 2023, so it needed to bounce back in a big way. It certainly did, with success stories like Agatha All Along and Deadpool and Wolverine ensuring it was back on form.
People are excited about the Multiverse Saga again, and a large part of that is down to this comeback. Throw in the fact that you have Robert Downey Jr. leading the two Avengers movies that will serve as the saga's conclusion, then you have a winning combination. I mean, we're talking Doctor Doom here, people!
Another title that has people excited about the MCU is Spider-Man 4. Now confirmed to be coming between both of those Avengers movies, the Tom Holland-led sequel will be directed by Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings...
People are excited about the Multiverse Saga again, and a large part of that is down to this comeback. Throw in the fact that you have Robert Downey Jr. leading the two Avengers movies that will serve as the saga's conclusion, then you have a winning combination. I mean, we're talking Doctor Doom here, people!
Another title that has people excited about the MCU is Spider-Man 4. Now confirmed to be coming between both of those Avengers movies, the Tom Holland-led sequel will be directed by Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings...
- 12/8/2024
- by Michael Patterson
- Bam Smack Pow
"Contact with the other side is strictly forbidden." Apple + Skydance have revealed the official trailer for an intriguing new sci-fi action thriller called The Gorge, a new film directed by Scott Derrickson. This is ready to drop on Apple TV+ beginning in February, just in time for Valentine's Day, early next year - unfortunately it's only getting a streaming debut and no theatrical release (as far as we know). Two highly-trained sniper operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts within guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. Despite the corrupt and lethal world they operate in – they still find a soulmate in each other. Ah so that's why it's a Valentine's Day release. It co-stars Anya Taylor-Joy & Miles Teller,...
- 12/7/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Last Updated on December 9, 2024
Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge has had a long jump to screens, first coming to light on the annual Black List (a compiling of that year’s best unproduced screenplays) and not officially moving forward in any capacity until two years later. Now, ahead of its release next year comes the official trailer.
Revealed at this year’s Comic Con Experience in Brazil, the trailer for Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge looks to give just the sort of hype that the cast and crew would want after such an extensive wait. The movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller as “two soldiers who are tasked with guarding a seemingly never-ending gorge with one agent posted on either side.” Sigourney Weaver and William Houston co-star.
As with a lot of movies, the mere inclusion of Zach Dean’s screenplay for The Gorge on the 2020 edition of the...
Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge has had a long jump to screens, first coming to light on the annual Black List (a compiling of that year’s best unproduced screenplays) and not officially moving forward in any capacity until two years later. Now, ahead of its release next year comes the official trailer.
Revealed at this year’s Comic Con Experience in Brazil, the trailer for Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge looks to give just the sort of hype that the cast and crew would want after such an extensive wait. The movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller as “two soldiers who are tasked with guarding a seemingly never-ending gorge with one agent posted on either side.” Sigourney Weaver and William Houston co-star.
As with a lot of movies, the mere inclusion of Zach Dean’s screenplay for The Gorge on the 2020 edition of the...
- 12/7/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
This Valentine's Day is shaping up to be a pretty big departure from chocolate and roses. Last month, Yellowjackets announced that its third season would be premiering on February 14 with the truly great tagline "eat your heart out." But if cults and cannibalism are a little too cheery for you,...
- 12/7/2024
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
The Venom character has been a fixture of Marvel Comics for years. In recent years, he's become a global phenomenon to mainstream audiences too through his Tom Hardy-led movie trilogy, but the character has had a hardcore fanbase for decades since the character's emergence in the later 80's run of Spider-Man comics.
However, while the Venom mythos has received much criticism, backlash and the like for just as long as the character has been around, there was a recent run of comics that many would say was not only a great run in and of itself, but it improved the Venom character overall.
With that in mind, let's dive into Donny Cates' acclaimed run and explore why it's so beloved.
What you need to know about Donny Cates
Donny Cates has been in the comics business for years, working for publishers such as Marvel and Image, creating a great many works for both companies.
However, while the Venom mythos has received much criticism, backlash and the like for just as long as the character has been around, there was a recent run of comics that many would say was not only a great run in and of itself, but it improved the Venom character overall.
With that in mind, let's dive into Donny Cates' acclaimed run and explore why it's so beloved.
What you need to know about Donny Cates
Donny Cates has been in the comics business for years, working for publishers such as Marvel and Image, creating a great many works for both companies.
- 12/7/2024
- by Steven Osojnak
- Bam Smack Pow
Tye Sheridan played Scott Summers/Cyclops in X-Men: Apocalypse, Deadpool 2, and X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
With the X-Men joining the MCU after Avengers: Secret Wars, fans are still waiting to find out if the old X-Men actors will return or if new ones will take over the roles.
So far, we’ve seen Patrick Stewart reprise his role as Charles Xavier in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
We’ve also seen Beast appear in The Marvels mid-credits scene, played by Kelsey Grammer, who previously played Hank in X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Most recently, many X-Men characters have shown up in Deadpool & Wolverine. Hugh Jackman returned as Logan, Brianna Hildebrand reprised her role as Negasonic Teenage Warhead from Deadpool and Deadpool 2, and we also saw Colossus, Shatterstar, X-23, and Gambit.
One character who hasn’t appeared yet is Scott Summers. He has...
With the X-Men joining the MCU after Avengers: Secret Wars, fans are still waiting to find out if the old X-Men actors will return or if new ones will take over the roles.
So far, we’ve seen Patrick Stewart reprise his role as Charles Xavier in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
We’ve also seen Beast appear in The Marvels mid-credits scene, played by Kelsey Grammer, who previously played Hank in X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Most recently, many X-Men characters have shown up in Deadpool & Wolverine. Hugh Jackman returned as Logan, Brianna Hildebrand reprised her role as Negasonic Teenage Warhead from Deadpool and Deadpool 2, and we also saw Colossus, Shatterstar, X-23, and Gambit.
One character who hasn’t appeared yet is Scott Summers. He has...
- 12/7/2024
- by Robert Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock/Venom in Columbia Pictures Venom: The Last Dance. Photo By Courtesy of Sony Pictures Copyright ©2024 Ctmg, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **All Images Are Property Of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor is practically a veteran of the Marvel universe. After his appearances as the complex Baron Mordo in both 2016’s Doctor Strange and 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, he’s now joined the symbiote-fueled mayhem of Venom: The Last Dance, starring alongside the incredible Tom Hardy. But this time, instead of wielding mystical powers, he’s got a front-row seat to the incredible dual performance of Hardy as both Eddie Brock and the symbiote Venom. (Click on the media bar below to hear Chiwetel Ejiofor.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chiwetel-_Ejiofor_Tom_Hardy_Venom_The_Last_Dance_.mp3 Don’t miss Venom: The Last Dance, still playing in theaters,...
- 12/5/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe was great back in 2008 when Tony Stark first revealed himself as Iron Man, and the villains he faced felt both natural and on par with his abilities. The same can be said for Captain Steve Rogers; his super serum didn't really feel unnaturally super and the foes he faced felt appropriate for his stories. It was consistent until some more powerful beings began showing up in more recent installments, creating something of an issue for the franchise.
Something similar has happened before, tough in an entirely different series. We are, of course, talking about Dragon Ball. Many of you might have come across the comparison between the series' protagonist Goku and another powerful being from DC, Superman. The time isn't far when superheroes like Thor will be regular in this tale of the tape.
Why did power-scaling become a problem in Dragon Ball?
Back in the...
Something similar has happened before, tough in an entirely different series. We are, of course, talking about Dragon Ball. Many of you might have come across the comparison between the series' protagonist Goku and another powerful being from DC, Superman. The time isn't far when superheroes like Thor will be regular in this tale of the tape.
Why did power-scaling become a problem in Dragon Ball?
Back in the...
- 12/5/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- Bam Smack Pow
The X-Men are slowly making their way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The beloved mutants have been a fixture of the pop-culture landscape for decades now, and over the course of the past three years, Marvel Studios has been dropping hints to suggest that they will finally make their presence felt in the MCU.
The turning point was obviously Deadpool and Wolverine, which brought back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but he wasn't the only X-Men cast member to appear in a recent installment from the franchise, as Patrick Stewart appeared as Professor Charles Xavier in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Kevin Feige has confirmed that the era of the mutants is upon us, and Marvel are currently developing their own X-Men movie, which will likely feature a host of new, younger actors set to play new, younger versions of Marvel's Mightiest Mutants. However, a new report...
The turning point was obviously Deadpool and Wolverine, which brought back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but he wasn't the only X-Men cast member to appear in a recent installment from the franchise, as Patrick Stewart appeared as Professor Charles Xavier in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Kevin Feige has confirmed that the era of the mutants is upon us, and Marvel are currently developing their own X-Men movie, which will likely feature a host of new, younger actors set to play new, younger versions of Marvel's Mightiest Mutants. However, a new report...
- 12/5/2024
- by Michael Patterson
- Bam Smack Pow
It was indeed a shocking moment when Agatha Harkness was revealed to be the antagonist in the 2022 TV show WandaVision. Naturally, the world received a spin-off titled Agatha All Along.
Robert Downey Jr. is now Doctor Doom | Credit: Comic Com | Marvel Entertainment/ YouTube
One iconic theory, however, states that Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom will face off against an iconic character from the 2024 spin-off when both worlds will collide in the MCU with Avengers: Doomsday.
What Happened to Wanda in Doctor Strange 2?
Reading the Darkhold didn’t turn out to be the best of ideas for Wanda Maximoff as she turned into the Scarlet Witch. Haunting America Chavez and Doctor Strange across universes, Wanda and Strange have a beautiful fight at the end of the 2022 film.
Wanda Maximoff‘s death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | image: Marvel Studios
Well, a tower collapses on Wanda Maximoff’s...
Robert Downey Jr. is now Doctor Doom | Credit: Comic Com | Marvel Entertainment/ YouTube
One iconic theory, however, states that Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom will face off against an iconic character from the 2024 spin-off when both worlds will collide in the MCU with Avengers: Doomsday.
What Happened to Wanda in Doctor Strange 2?
Reading the Darkhold didn’t turn out to be the best of ideas for Wanda Maximoff as she turned into the Scarlet Witch. Haunting America Chavez and Doctor Strange across universes, Wanda and Strange have a beautiful fight at the end of the 2022 film.
Wanda Maximoff‘s death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | image: Marvel Studios
Well, a tower collapses on Wanda Maximoff’s...
- 12/3/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Was Hela behind Thanos’ chaotic goals? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
In the comics, Thanos, the Mad Titan, was trying to impress Lady Death, Hela, the literal embodiment of death, by killing as many people as possible. It was all about love, his desperate need for it. Now, in the MCU, that whole angle got ditched. Enter Hela, the goddess of death, who could’ve been the perfect fit for Thanos’ tragic love story, but sadly, she was just tossed aside.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Hela, played by Cate Blanchett in Thor: Ragnarok, was the death figure in the MCU. The comics and mythology connect her to death, ruling over the land of Hel. So, why not let her play the role of Thanos’ Death? It could’ve been the perfect setup for Thanos’ true motivation in Infinity War. But nope, after her fight with Surtur, she was done. And that,...
In the comics, Thanos, the Mad Titan, was trying to impress Lady Death, Hela, the literal embodiment of death, by killing as many people as possible. It was all about love, his desperate need for it. Now, in the MCU, that whole angle got ditched. Enter Hela, the goddess of death, who could’ve been the perfect fit for Thanos’ tragic love story, but sadly, she was just tossed aside.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Hela, played by Cate Blanchett in Thor: Ragnarok, was the death figure in the MCU. The comics and mythology connect her to death, ruling over the land of Hel. So, why not let her play the role of Thanos’ Death? It could’ve been the perfect setup for Thanos’ true motivation in Infinity War. But nope, after her fight with Surtur, she was done. And that,...
- 12/3/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Was Benedict Cumberbatch interested in becoming a criminal barrister? (Photo Credit – Facebook)
Forget the red carpet and superhero capes—Our Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch, was seriously considering becoming a criminal barrister. Yeah, you heard that right.
With both of his parents, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton, being actors, Cumberbatch saw firsthand how hard the gig could be. “Acting is a very odd, peripatetic, crazed, out of your control work and social schedule,” he said in a Tavis Smiley interview. “It’s tough to plan a family life, let alone know where the nextpaychequee is coming from.” That uncertainty made him think about law as a solid backup.
“For a while, I wanted to be a barrister because there’s a crossover with criminal law—trying to persuade an audience and a jury and a judge of the case and your client’s story,” Cumberbatch said. In other words, he was already...
Forget the red carpet and superhero capes—Our Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch, was seriously considering becoming a criminal barrister. Yeah, you heard that right.
With both of his parents, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton, being actors, Cumberbatch saw firsthand how hard the gig could be. “Acting is a very odd, peripatetic, crazed, out of your control work and social schedule,” he said in a Tavis Smiley interview. “It’s tough to plan a family life, let alone know where the nextpaychequee is coming from.” That uncertainty made him think about law as a solid backup.
“For a while, I wanted to be a barrister because there’s a crossover with criminal law—trying to persuade an audience and a jury and a judge of the case and your client’s story,” Cumberbatch said. In other words, he was already...
- 12/3/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Note: The following story contains spoilers from “What We Do in the Shadows” Season 6, Episode 9.
From its first season, “What We Do in the Shadows” has been a show unafraid to cheekily drop big names, especially if the actors in question have a vampire on their IMDb page. And in its final season, the FX comedy embraced its chaotic, star-studded side once more.
“Come Out and Play” once again finds the Staten Island crew among the many, many, many throngs of vampires that inhabit New York, from the Meatpacking hotties to the aspiring artist vampires who have to hold down day jobs as baristas. But there’s one especially tall, pale and questioning vamp that may have caught viewers’ eyes. Here’s your guide to the “True Blood” star who’s casually in this latest season.
Alexander Skarsgård in a crowd shot on “What We Do in the Shadows” (Photo...
From its first season, “What We Do in the Shadows” has been a show unafraid to cheekily drop big names, especially if the actors in question have a vampire on their IMDb page. And in its final season, the FX comedy embraced its chaotic, star-studded side once more.
“Come Out and Play” once again finds the Staten Island crew among the many, many, many throngs of vampires that inhabit New York, from the Meatpacking hotties to the aspiring artist vampires who have to hold down day jobs as baristas. But there’s one especially tall, pale and questioning vamp that may have caught viewers’ eyes. Here’s your guide to the “True Blood” star who’s casually in this latest season.
Alexander Skarsgård in a crowd shot on “What We Do in the Shadows” (Photo...
- 12/3/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
‘Marvel Rivals’ will launch on December 6, 2024. Some new characters were added to the game and now we have a list of what we think are the full 33 characters coming.
The game will be a free-to-play 6 v 6 third-person hero shooter released for Microsoft, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
There will be 33 playable characters, including: Adam Warlock Black Panther Black Widow Captain America Cloak and Dagger Doctor Strange Groot Hawkeye Hela Hulk Iron Fist Iron Man Jeff the Land Shark Loki Luna Snow Magik Magneto Mantis Moon Knight Namor Peni Parker Psylocke Punisher Rocket Raccoon Scarlet Witch Spider-Man[a] Squirrel Girl Star-Lord Storm Thor Venom Winter Soldier Wolverine
There are some really popular characters in the roster. I’m excited that Squirrel Girl is going to be done by Milana Vayntrub. She was supposed to play her on screen, too, but that didn’t work out. She would have been perfect for the character.
The game will be a free-to-play 6 v 6 third-person hero shooter released for Microsoft, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
There will be 33 playable characters, including: Adam Warlock Black Panther Black Widow Captain America Cloak and Dagger Doctor Strange Groot Hawkeye Hela Hulk Iron Fist Iron Man Jeff the Land Shark Loki Luna Snow Magik Magneto Mantis Moon Knight Namor Peni Parker Psylocke Punisher Rocket Raccoon Scarlet Witch Spider-Man[a] Squirrel Girl Star-Lord Storm Thor Venom Winter Soldier Wolverine
There are some really popular characters in the roster. I’m excited that Squirrel Girl is going to be done by Milana Vayntrub. She was supposed to play her on screen, too, but that didn’t work out. She would have been perfect for the character.
- 12/2/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a hero for almost every superpower you can think of. President Kevin Feige has made sure that the comics are adapted onto the big screens as accurately as possible.
Kevin Feige | Credits: Gage Skidmore licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
There have been some heroes who have had a Native American heritage in the comics. Although this particular superhero has already been animated in Marvel’s What If…?, fans have the perfect choice if she was ever adapted into live-action.
What If… Kahhori Got a Live-action Adaptation?
For those unversed, Kahhori is a young Mohawk woman whose village was attacked by Spanish conquistadors. She accidentally falls into the Forbidden Lake and gets transported to the Sky-World.
Kahhori in What If…? Season 2 | Credits: Marvel Studios
In the Sky-World, she gets superpowers, and with the help of Atahraks, she returns to her village, confronts Queen Isabella I herself,...
Kevin Feige | Credits: Gage Skidmore licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
There have been some heroes who have had a Native American heritage in the comics. Although this particular superhero has already been animated in Marvel’s What If…?, fans have the perfect choice if she was ever adapted into live-action.
What If… Kahhori Got a Live-action Adaptation?
For those unversed, Kahhori is a young Mohawk woman whose village was attacked by Spanish conquistadors. She accidentally falls into the Forbidden Lake and gets transported to the Sky-World.
Kahhori in What If…? Season 2 | Credits: Marvel Studios
In the Sky-World, she gets superpowers, and with the help of Atahraks, she returns to her village, confronts Queen Isabella I herself,...
- 12/2/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Did Rachel McAdams almost pull out of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? (Photo Credit – Instagram)
After the director switch and script shake-up, McAdams wasn’t sure she’d return, admitting, “Not necessarily.” But then, just as things seemed uncertain, McAdams got the call. “I was still in the dark, and then it was like, ‘Alright, I’m coming now, Ok!’” she laughed. And just like that, she was back in the multiverse.
At first, McAdams was told she’d be playing the versions of Christine Palmer. However, as the film evolved, it was down to two—though, as McAdams explained, both versions were vastly different from the first. Gone were the scrubs and ER life; McAdams’ Christine was now part of a much more fantastical world. “She dyed her hair, not in scrubs anymore,” McAdams said, explaining her transformation. “She’s definitely in a bit of a more...
After the director switch and script shake-up, McAdams wasn’t sure she’d return, admitting, “Not necessarily.” But then, just as things seemed uncertain, McAdams got the call. “I was still in the dark, and then it was like, ‘Alright, I’m coming now, Ok!’” she laughed. And just like that, she was back in the multiverse.
At first, McAdams was told she’d be playing the versions of Christine Palmer. However, as the film evolved, it was down to two—though, as McAdams explained, both versions were vastly different from the first. Gone were the scrubs and ER life; McAdams’ Christine was now part of a much more fantastical world. “She dyed her hair, not in scrubs anymore,” McAdams said, explaining her transformation. “She’s definitely in a bit of a more...
- 12/2/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
If you haven't seen Coralie Fargeat's hyper-stylish body horror movie "The Substance," do yourself a favor and go inject this gorgeous neon gorefest directly into your eyeballs. Our review called it "bloody, brilliant" and "bonkers," but even if it doesn't totally work for you for whatever reason, this audacious flick about aging fitness model Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) features some of the best cinematography and performances of the year. Moore is vulnerable and relatable as Elisabeth, who uses an experimental new treatment to split the younger part of herself into a separate person, Sue (Margaret Qualley), really baring it all for audiences in a number of ways. Qualley is also fantastic (as always), a perfect example of energy and youth, mixed with all of the reckless abandon and self-centeredness youth can bring.
One other performance that's shockingly great is that of Dennis Quaid, who portrays Elisabeth and Sue's slimeball boss at the TV network,...
One other performance that's shockingly great is that of Dennis Quaid, who portrays Elisabeth and Sue's slimeball boss at the TV network,...
- 11/30/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with teases, cliffhangers, and post-credits scenes — some good, some bad. However, by this point there've been too many teases that remain unfulfilled, including cameos that have yet to be paid off and credits stingers that promised bigs things yet have so far amounted to nothing. Think of Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) declaring his intention to hunt down sorcerers in "Doctor Strange," Adrian Toomes aka Vulture (Michael Keaton) and Mac Gargan aka Scorpion (Michael Mando) meeting in prison in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," or basically the entire ending of "Eternals" (everything from the giant celestial sticking out of the ocean to Arishem promising to judge Earth and the hint at Kit Harington's Dane Whitman becoming the Black Knight).
Then there's "Thor: Love and Thunder," a terrible movie with bad visual effects that director Taika Waititi himself criticized (despite the poor working conditions the film's visual effects...
Then there's "Thor: Love and Thunder," a terrible movie with bad visual effects that director Taika Waititi himself criticized (despite the poor working conditions the film's visual effects...
- 11/29/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been around and going strong for nearly two decades now, and Marvel Studios has definitely enjoyed more hits than misses across its movie and TV slate. However, when it comes to the MCU, that’s not to say that every project has been a hit and stuck the landing.
The Eternals and Inhumans are two prime examples of ambitious ideas that didn’t quite resonate with audiences and weren’t exactly the slam dunks Marvel hoped they would be.
As brilliant as Eternals was, the film failed to captivate audiences in the way Marvel intended with many complaining about the film being too overly crowded and not the introduction of the characters not really making sense within the broader MCU stories. Meanwhile, Marvel’s Inhumans series landed with more of a whimper than a bang, falling short of expectations and being panned by fans and critics alike.
The Eternals and Inhumans are two prime examples of ambitious ideas that didn’t quite resonate with audiences and weren’t exactly the slam dunks Marvel hoped they would be.
As brilliant as Eternals was, the film failed to captivate audiences in the way Marvel intended with many complaining about the film being too overly crowded and not the introduction of the characters not really making sense within the broader MCU stories. Meanwhile, Marvel’s Inhumans series landed with more of a whimper than a bang, falling short of expectations and being panned by fans and critics alike.
- 11/28/2024
- by Cody Schultz
- Bam Smack Pow
Thanksgiving dinners (or any dinner scene) for that matter are very hard to shoot. From the plethora of stars that sit around the table to the placement, an intense dinner scene can be a director’s nightmare if not done properly.
Sam Raimi | Credits: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
However, that wasn’t the case for veteran director Sam Raimi back in 2002 when he was working on his magnum opus Spider-Man. The iconic thanksgiving scene gives goosebumps to this day as the intensity still remains unparalleled in the MCU.
Sam Raimi Had The Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner Scene
Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker had become Spider-Man. Not many people knew that during the trilogy of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man franchise. However, in the first film, Willem Dafoe’s Norman Osbourne had an idea about Parker’s other side.
The iconic scene from Spider-Man | Credits: Columbia Pictures
It...
Sam Raimi | Credits: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
However, that wasn’t the case for veteran director Sam Raimi back in 2002 when he was working on his magnum opus Spider-Man. The iconic thanksgiving scene gives goosebumps to this day as the intensity still remains unparalleled in the MCU.
Sam Raimi Had The Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner Scene
Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker had become Spider-Man. Not many people knew that during the trilogy of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man franchise. However, in the first film, Willem Dafoe’s Norman Osbourne had an idea about Parker’s other side.
The iconic scene from Spider-Man | Credits: Columbia Pictures
It...
- 11/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Marvel recently updated its release schedule for 2024, 2025, and beyond. 2025 will be packed with both live-action and animated releases, with many projects already in production or set to begin soon.
The studio’s filming schedule is busy, with Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man 4, and Vision Quest all expected to start filming in 2025, mostly in England.
Industry insider Daniel Richtman recently revealed that there’s one more Marvel project planned to begin filming in the UK in the fall of 2025.
This information was shared through Richtman’s paid newsletter and hasn’t been officially confirmed by Marvel. With so many rumored and confirmed projects in the works, it’s hard to keep track, but there are a few movies that seem more likely than others.
One possibility for the untitled movie is Shang-Chi 2. In December 2021, Marvel announced a sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, with Destin Daniel Cretton returning as writer and director.
The studio’s filming schedule is busy, with Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man 4, and Vision Quest all expected to start filming in 2025, mostly in England.
Industry insider Daniel Richtman recently revealed that there’s one more Marvel project planned to begin filming in the UK in the fall of 2025.
This information was shared through Richtman’s paid newsletter and hasn’t been officially confirmed by Marvel. With so many rumored and confirmed projects in the works, it’s hard to keep track, but there are a few movies that seem more likely than others.
One possibility for the untitled movie is Shang-Chi 2. In December 2021, Marvel announced a sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, with Destin Daniel Cretton returning as writer and director.
- 11/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Marvel recently updated its release schedule for 2024, 2025 and beyond. 2025 will be full of both live-action and animated releases and quite a lot of projects are currently in production, or will enter production.
The studios’ filming schedule is busy as ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ ‘Spider-Man 4,’ and ‘Vision Quest’ are all movies expected to begin filming in 2025, mostly in England.
Now Daniel Richtman, a notable industry insider recently shed light on one more report. Apparently, the studio has one more project slated to begin filming in the UK in the fall of 2025.
This information was revealed via Richtman’s paid newsletter and it was not officially confirmed by the studio. Now it’s hard to keep track of all the rumored and confirmed projects that the studio is currently dealing with, but there are a few movies that are more likely than the others.
The untitled movie could be ‘Shang-Chi 2.’ In December 2021, a...
The studios’ filming schedule is busy as ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ ‘Spider-Man 4,’ and ‘Vision Quest’ are all movies expected to begin filming in 2025, mostly in England.
Now Daniel Richtman, a notable industry insider recently shed light on one more report. Apparently, the studio has one more project slated to begin filming in the UK in the fall of 2025.
This information was revealed via Richtman’s paid newsletter and it was not officially confirmed by the studio. Now it’s hard to keep track of all the rumored and confirmed projects that the studio is currently dealing with, but there are a few movies that are more likely than the others.
The untitled movie could be ‘Shang-Chi 2.’ In December 2021, a...
- 11/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Currently, Marvel stands as one of the most lucrative brands in Hollywood. Be it the MCU, or the several side projects taken on by multiple studios, Marvel has a hand in so many projects, that it might as well be the one franchise that has given every actor a job in Hollywood.
Avengers in the MCU || Credit: Marvel Studios
While the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its assorted parallel franchises have some of the best-looking casts in modern filmmaking, there are some actors that are not necessarily the best-looking in the conventional sense. However, their unconventional charm has won fans over and then some, proving to Hollywood that there is no one way to look beautiful.
Matt Smith Credits: Matt Smith in House of the Dragon / HBO
While Morbius was not exactly the best film in Marvel’s canon, Matt Smith turned on his charm for the film’s antagonist anyway.
Avengers in the MCU || Credit: Marvel Studios
While the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its assorted parallel franchises have some of the best-looking casts in modern filmmaking, there are some actors that are not necessarily the best-looking in the conventional sense. However, their unconventional charm has won fans over and then some, proving to Hollywood that there is no one way to look beautiful.
Matt Smith Credits: Matt Smith in House of the Dragon / HBO
While Morbius was not exactly the best film in Marvel’s canon, Matt Smith turned on his charm for the film’s antagonist anyway.
- 11/28/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch gained fame for playing the titular character in BBC’s Sherlock. He later shot to superstardom with his performance as Dr. Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As most of Cumberbatch’s roles have proven to be a hit with audiences, one of his most controversial roles has fallen to the side and been mostly forgotten.
Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in Zoolander 2 (Credits: Marvel Studios).
In an interview, Cumberbatch spoke about his casting in the role of a transgender person for the much-awaited second installment in the Zoolander franchise. However, Cumberbatch’s casting wasn’t received well and faced severe backlash from the LGBTQ+ community, resulting in the actor regretting his decision. Here is what Cumberbatch had to say about his Zoolander 2 role.
Benedict Cumberbatch Regretted His Most Controversial Role to Date in Zoolander 2
Benedict Cumberbatch was cast in the role of All,...
Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in Zoolander 2 (Credits: Marvel Studios).
In an interview, Cumberbatch spoke about his casting in the role of a transgender person for the much-awaited second installment in the Zoolander franchise. However, Cumberbatch’s casting wasn’t received well and faced severe backlash from the LGBTQ+ community, resulting in the actor regretting his decision. Here is what Cumberbatch had to say about his Zoolander 2 role.
Benedict Cumberbatch Regretted His Most Controversial Role to Date in Zoolander 2
Benedict Cumberbatch was cast in the role of All,...
- 11/27/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
‘West Coast Avengers #1’ Has Just Given the MCU a Way of Bringing Ultron Back & Feige Should Listen!
Ultron may be gone for now, but we’ve seen alternate versions of him pop up in Disney+’s What If…? and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, he’s confirmed to return in the upcoming Vision Quest series.
We’re still in the dark about how exactly Ultron will fit into the story, but James Spader is set to reprise his role. Interestingly, a recent Marvel comic series has introduced a fresh angle for the villain’s comeback, one that could work really well for the MCU.
If you’re into Marvel comics, you might have heard that the new West Coast Avengers #1 hit shelves today. Written by Gerry Duggan with art from Danny Kim and Arthur Hesli, this comic is already getting fans talking. Here’s the synopsis:
Ultron Returns…Redeemed? Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that...
We’re still in the dark about how exactly Ultron will fit into the story, but James Spader is set to reprise his role. Interestingly, a recent Marvel comic series has introduced a fresh angle for the villain’s comeback, one that could work really well for the MCU.
If you’re into Marvel comics, you might have heard that the new West Coast Avengers #1 hit shelves today. Written by Gerry Duggan with art from Danny Kim and Arthur Hesli, this comic is already getting fans talking. Here’s the synopsis:
Ultron Returns…Redeemed? Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that...
- 11/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
Following the recent news that The Batman star Robert Pattinson has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's next feature, THR is reporting that the mysterious project has added yet another A-lister in the form of Charlize Theron.
The Old Guard and Mad Max: Fury Road star also joins Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o and Zendaya. Nolan wrote the script and is directing the project, which has set a release date of July 17, 2026.
Theron made her MCU debut as Clea in the post-credits scene of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. She is expected to reprise the role, but nothing has been confirmed.
Though plot and character details remain under wraps, it's believed that Damon, Holland, Hathaway and Pattinson make up the core leads, with Theron, Nyong’o and Zendaya in supporting roles.
As for the premise, we have heard numerous rumors and theories, from a...
The Old Guard and Mad Max: Fury Road star also joins Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o and Zendaya. Nolan wrote the script and is directing the project, which has set a release date of July 17, 2026.
Theron made her MCU debut as Clea in the post-credits scene of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. She is expected to reprise the role, but nothing has been confirmed.
Though plot and character details remain under wraps, it's believed that Damon, Holland, Hathaway and Pattinson make up the core leads, with Theron, Nyong’o and Zendaya in supporting roles.
As for the premise, we have heard numerous rumors and theories, from a...
- 11/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The X-Men are one of the most popular groups to ever make their presence felt on any screen. Whether you watched the classic Fox X-Men movies, tuned into the game-changing animated series in the '90s, or indeed even read the source material, the X-Men's appeal has been everlasting. For a time there, they were even more famous than The Avengers, as the the mutants were among the best-known Marvel characters long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe even existed.
But here's the thing: The MCU does exist now, and fans have been longing for the X-Men to take part in it. And ever since the Disney / Fox merger in 2019, the universe has been slowly setting the stage for that to happen. We have gotten crumbs, nods, and references along the way, with two of the biggest acknowledgements coming earlier this year. X-Men '97 marked the first Marvel Studios produced X-Men project,...
But here's the thing: The MCU does exist now, and fans have been longing for the X-Men to take part in it. And ever since the Disney / Fox merger in 2019, the universe has been slowly setting the stage for that to happen. We have gotten crumbs, nods, and references along the way, with two of the biggest acknowledgements coming earlier this year. X-Men '97 marked the first Marvel Studios produced X-Men project,...
- 11/23/2024
- by Michael Patterson
- Bam Smack Pow
Kevin Feige might have bigger plans for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically with Avengers: Secret Wars and also possibly Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch. Given the scale of Avengers: Endgame, it can be assumed that the Marvel Cinematic Universe might never be the same after the Multiverse Saga ends with Secret Wars.
A still from Avengers: Endgame || Credit: Marvel Studios
One theory that has been floating around is that Secret Wars will serve as a soft reboot for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How that will happen remains a subject of intense debate. However, a theory can be pieced together from small bits of information dolled out by Kevin Feige, who is excited to have the Fantastic Four and the X-Men in the MCU, sharing a screen with The Avengers and other heroes.
Scarlet Witch could be the key to bringing the X-Men into the MCU Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet...
A still from Avengers: Endgame || Credit: Marvel Studios
One theory that has been floating around is that Secret Wars will serve as a soft reboot for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How that will happen remains a subject of intense debate. However, a theory can be pieced together from small bits of information dolled out by Kevin Feige, who is excited to have the Fantastic Four and the X-Men in the MCU, sharing a screen with The Avengers and other heroes.
Scarlet Witch could be the key to bringing the X-Men into the MCU Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet...
- 11/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Mads Mikkelsen has certainly explored all that Hollywood’s dark corners have to offer. Having played more notable villains than he has heroes, the actor has explored all shares of morally grey and black. From playing one of the best James Bond villains of all time, Le Chiffre, to playing arguably the best version of Hannibal Lecter, he has certainly made a name for himself through the macabre.
Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal | Credit: NBC
One would assume that starring in NBC’s Hannibal or Casino Royale would be the highlight of his career. However, during an interview, the actor confessed that his favorite character across his entire career is someone else entirely.
A Magical Role of a Lifetime
Mads Mikkelsen has been part of many iconic franchises over the years. From playing Galen Erso in Star Wars to being a part of the Harry Potter franchise, he has certainly seen it all.
Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal | Credit: NBC
One would assume that starring in NBC’s Hannibal or Casino Royale would be the highlight of his career. However, during an interview, the actor confessed that his favorite character across his entire career is someone else entirely.
A Magical Role of a Lifetime
Mads Mikkelsen has been part of many iconic franchises over the years. From playing Galen Erso in Star Wars to being a part of the Harry Potter franchise, he has certainly seen it all.
- 11/23/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Christmas isn’t tomorrow — unless you’re actually reading this on December 24, which is possible! — but it is practically here! And that means it’s time for the annual Whobilation of watching Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” once again.
Of course, in 2024, there are a few ‘Grinch’ movies to choose from. There’s the original animated special, there’s Jim Carrey’s version and there’s Benedict Cumberbatch’s take on the grumpy character (though you’d be forgiven if you forgot that one existed). The story largely remains the same in each one: Grinch hates Christmas, Grinch decides to steal Christmas, Grinch has the best dog in the world, and Grinch eventually sees the error of his ways.
As Carrey’s Grinch himself says: It’s joyful and triumphant. So, we’ve rounded up where each one is streaming this holiday season..
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!...
Of course, in 2024, there are a few ‘Grinch’ movies to choose from. There’s the original animated special, there’s Jim Carrey’s version and there’s Benedict Cumberbatch’s take on the grumpy character (though you’d be forgiven if you forgot that one existed). The story largely remains the same in each one: Grinch hates Christmas, Grinch decides to steal Christmas, Grinch has the best dog in the world, and Grinch eventually sees the error of his ways.
As Carrey’s Grinch himself says: It’s joyful and triumphant. So, we’ve rounded up where each one is streaming this holiday season..
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!...
- 11/22/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
The current Wicked promotion has everyone buzzing, especially with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo tearing up at every interview. But amid all the emotional moments, rumors are circulating that Erivo might be heading to the MCU.
Credits: Cynthia Erivo in Wicked / Universal Pictures
And let’s just say, fans aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat. While Erivo’s talent is undeniable, many Wicked fans are not thrilled by the idea of her stepping into the superhero world. Here’s why this potential move is stirring up some drama among fans.
Fans Don’t Want Cynthia Erivo as Storm in the MCU’s X-Men
The casting chatter kicked off when Cynthia Erivo posted some Storm fan art on Instagram a few months ago, sparking speculation that she might be the in the running for the role. It’s got fans thinking, and speculating, she’s either already auditioned or is being seriously considered.
Credits: Cynthia Erivo in Wicked / Universal Pictures
And let’s just say, fans aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat. While Erivo’s talent is undeniable, many Wicked fans are not thrilled by the idea of her stepping into the superhero world. Here’s why this potential move is stirring up some drama among fans.
Fans Don’t Want Cynthia Erivo as Storm in the MCU’s X-Men
The casting chatter kicked off when Cynthia Erivo posted some Storm fan art on Instagram a few months ago, sparking speculation that she might be the in the running for the role. It’s got fans thinking, and speculating, she’s either already auditioned or is being seriously considered.
- 11/22/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Spider-Man 4 must surely rank as the most highly anticipated superhero movies coming our way over the next couple of years and, as a result, we're likely to be bombarded by rumours right up until it swings into theaters a couple of summers from now.
Even yesterday, an apparent Sony Pictures Japan leak appeared to confirm recent reports that Tom Holland's Peter Parker will finally share the screen with Tom Hardy's Venom.
We've long wondered how Marvel Studios will top what we saw in Spider-Man: No Way Home when Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield assembled to do battle with a sinister quintet of villains.
Now, scooper @MyTimeToShineH brings word that, "Spider-Man 4 was described to me as the 'Biggest Spider-Man movie of them all.'" Take that as you will.
As always, it's best to take this with a pinch of salt but as the weeks and months go by,...
Even yesterday, an apparent Sony Pictures Japan leak appeared to confirm recent reports that Tom Holland's Peter Parker will finally share the screen with Tom Hardy's Venom.
We've long wondered how Marvel Studios will top what we saw in Spider-Man: No Way Home when Holland, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield assembled to do battle with a sinister quintet of villains.
Now, scooper @MyTimeToShineH brings word that, "Spider-Man 4 was described to me as the 'Biggest Spider-Man movie of them all.'" Take that as you will.
As always, it's best to take this with a pinch of salt but as the weeks and months go by,...
- 11/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel President Kevin Feige is the chief architect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And with the MCU evolving into a new era, introducing some of the most beloved Marvel heroes and villains of all time, Feige's been rhapsodizing about what's to come, specifically about the introduction of one of Marvel's most iconic teams: the Fantastic Four.
The Fantastic Four have been teased throughout the MCU a few times before. John Krasinski made a surprising cameo as Mister Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and more recently Chris Evans reprised his role as Johnny Storm in Deadpool and Wolverine.
Neither Krasinski nor Evans will be part of the McU's 'main' Fantastic Four team, however. That duty falls to Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing). They will debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps in Summer 2025, the beginning...
The Fantastic Four have been teased throughout the MCU a few times before. John Krasinski made a surprising cameo as Mister Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and more recently Chris Evans reprised his role as Johnny Storm in Deadpool and Wolverine.
Neither Krasinski nor Evans will be part of the McU's 'main' Fantastic Four team, however. That duty falls to Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing). They will debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps in Summer 2025, the beginning...
- 11/22/2024
- by Ashley Hurst
- Winter Is Coming
When it comes to Marvel’s TV series, WandaVision holds a special place in history as the first official MCU show—and arguably one of the best to date.
A brilliant and deeply emotional continuation of Wanda Maximoff’s journey, the series showcased the immense power and pain of the Scarlet Witch while subtly setting the stage for her darker turn in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Praised by critics and beloved by fans, WandaVision dominated conversations at the height of its release, becoming a cultural phenomenon that left a lasting legacy. Even now, it remains a hot topic of discussion among MCU enthusiasts.
Back when the series was airing, rumors circulated about a secret tenth episode. Although the show concluded after nine episodes, speculation lingered that a tenth had been planned but never released. At the time, nothing was confirmed, and the buzz eventually faded—until now.
A brilliant and deeply emotional continuation of Wanda Maximoff’s journey, the series showcased the immense power and pain of the Scarlet Witch while subtly setting the stage for her darker turn in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Praised by critics and beloved by fans, WandaVision dominated conversations at the height of its release, becoming a cultural phenomenon that left a lasting legacy. Even now, it remains a hot topic of discussion among MCU enthusiasts.
Back when the series was airing, rumors circulated about a secret tenth episode. Although the show concluded after nine episodes, speculation lingered that a tenth had been planned but never released. At the time, nothing was confirmed, and the buzz eventually faded—until now.
- 11/22/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
As far as Marvel’s shows are concerned, WandaVision will go down in history as the first official MCU show, but also as one of the best MCU shows that have aired so far. A brilliant and heartbreaking continuation of Wanda’s story, WandaVision showed us just how powerful and how hurt the Scarlet Witch is, also serving as an innuendo for her villainous turn in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The series as a whole was well received by both critics and fans, and it was, at one time, the biggest talking point among MCU fans; its legacy is still strong, considering the fact that even now, we are still discussing the series.
If you remember back then, there were rumors that WandaVision had a secret tenth episode; the show ultimately ended after nine episodes, but the rumors suggested that there were originally ten episodes planned. Nothing was confirmed at the time,...
The series as a whole was well received by both critics and fans, and it was, at one time, the biggest talking point among MCU fans; its legacy is still strong, considering the fact that even now, we are still discussing the series.
If you remember back then, there were rumors that WandaVision had a secret tenth episode; the show ultimately ended after nine episodes, but the rumors suggested that there were originally ten episodes planned. Nothing was confirmed at the time,...
- 11/22/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
You may recall that, way back in 2021, rumours started circulating about a secret tenth episode of WandaVision. There was nothing to those claims in the end, and fans were left to wait until Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to see how the Scarlet Witch's story would continue.
That sequel didn't sit well with the majority, largely because it portrayed Wanda Maximoff as a villain before ultimately killing her off (though we don't expect that to stick).
Had WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer been involved with the Doctor Strange sequel, we'd have probably got a much stronger story arc for the Avenger. Now, she's confirmed that Marvel Studios did indeed scrap plans for a tenth episode of the Disney+ series.
"'WandaVision' was originally 10 [episodes], then, for logistical, budget, and creative reasons, we combined two episodes," Schaeffer revealed. Later returning to the MCU for Agatha All Along, the writer and director explained,...
That sequel didn't sit well with the majority, largely because it portrayed Wanda Maximoff as a villain before ultimately killing her off (though we don't expect that to stick).
Had WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer been involved with the Doctor Strange sequel, we'd have probably got a much stronger story arc for the Avenger. Now, she's confirmed that Marvel Studios did indeed scrap plans for a tenth episode of the Disney+ series.
"'WandaVision' was originally 10 [episodes], then, for logistical, budget, and creative reasons, we combined two episodes," Schaeffer revealed. Later returning to the MCU for Agatha All Along, the writer and director explained,...
- 11/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
‘Phases of the Moon Knight’ is a new storyline that dives into the rich history of the Moon Knight legacy, showing Marc Spector’s connection to past Fists of Khonshu.
The story mixes Marc’s modern-day quest for justice with new Moon Knights from ancient times. It uncovers long-lost secrets of the Marvel Universe tied to this ancient Moon Knight’s journey.
The latest issue reveals some hidden history about vampires. In the story ‘Blood Moon, Blood Brothers’ by Tom Waltz and others, the Moon Knight from ancient Mesopotamia is introduced. The story follows Moon Knight as he battles Varnae, the first vampire in Marvel history, who is a demon connected to the god Ba’al.
Varnae isn’t a new character in the comics. He was an ancient sorcerer from Atlantis who became the first vampire through a ritual with the Darkhold. As the creator of all vampires, he ruled over them for centuries.
The story mixes Marc’s modern-day quest for justice with new Moon Knights from ancient times. It uncovers long-lost secrets of the Marvel Universe tied to this ancient Moon Knight’s journey.
The latest issue reveals some hidden history about vampires. In the story ‘Blood Moon, Blood Brothers’ by Tom Waltz and others, the Moon Knight from ancient Mesopotamia is introduced. The story follows Moon Knight as he battles Varnae, the first vampire in Marvel history, who is a demon connected to the god Ba’al.
Varnae isn’t a new character in the comics. He was an ancient sorcerer from Atlantis who became the first vampire through a ritual with the Darkhold. As the creator of all vampires, he ruled over them for centuries.
- 11/22/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
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