Yesterday evening, the news broke that Disney has resurrected the "Marvel Television" banner for future live-action TV shows on Disney+. The hope is that this will allow that division to focus on streaming, while Marvel Studios concentrates on the movies.
It's all part of a plan to get back to quality over quantity after a rocky few years. However, there's a big difference between this Marvel Television and the one which launched in 2010 and was ultimately shuttered in 2019 when Kevin Feige took charge.
The news got us thinking about the original Marvel Television's stint and the many mistakes made under the man in charge, Jeph Loeb. In this feature, we take a look back at their biggest blunders and what Marvel Studios can learn from them.
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8. Being Scared Of Costumes*
There was a time when superhero...
It's all part of a plan to get back to quality over quantity after a rocky few years. However, there's a big difference between this Marvel Television and the one which launched in 2010 and was ultimately shuttered in 2019 when Kevin Feige took charge.
The news got us thinking about the original Marvel Television's stint and the many mistakes made under the man in charge, Jeph Loeb. In this feature, we take a look back at their biggest blunders and what Marvel Studios can learn from them.
To continue reading this feature, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below...
8. Being Scared Of Costumes*
There was a time when superhero...
- 5/15/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Chris Hemsworth has been in the superhero genre for as long as one can remember, thanks to the iconic role of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that he first donned back in 2011 for his titular movie. And he has been incredibly loyal to it, for one, considering how even a movie like Thor: Love and Thunder didn’t lead him to lash out at the MCU.
Chris Hemsworth in the MCU.
But while he is humble enough to act that way, multiple other actors from Marvel are not quite the same, and this fact greatly bothers the Extraction star. That being said, Hemsworth has a serious message to give to all of those other actors who went ahead to trash the saga after things went wrong with their superhero movies.
Chris Hemsworth’s Message to Actors Who Bashed MCU
Throughout his run as Thor Odinson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
Chris Hemsworth in the MCU.
But while he is humble enough to act that way, multiple other actors from Marvel are not quite the same, and this fact greatly bothers the Extraction star. That being said, Hemsworth has a serious message to give to all of those other actors who went ahead to trash the saga after things went wrong with their superhero movies.
Chris Hemsworth’s Message to Actors Who Bashed MCU
Throughout his run as Thor Odinson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
DC’s release slate has been at a standstill ever since James Gunn’s announcement about Dcu’s first live-action film, Superman. His pet project, Peacemaker suffers too under Gunn’s self-impositions as the series’ Season 2 remains held up at Max until Superman is officially released worldwide.
Zachary Levi in Shazam! [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
With all the recent developments that have been happening with the Cbm studio, it isn’t too surprising that Zachary Levi’s Shazam! has been suspended until further notice as well. However, one unexpected update from the film’s young cast member has thrown all of the plans into disarray as fans scramble to decipher the meaning behind Asher Angel’s cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter).
Shazam! Star Asher Angel Teases Major Role at DC
Starting out as a child star in Jessica Chastain’s 2008 film Jolene, Asher Angel has had a bright career in...
Zachary Levi in Shazam! [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]
With all the recent developments that have been happening with the Cbm studio, it isn’t too surprising that Zachary Levi’s Shazam! has been suspended until further notice as well. However, one unexpected update from the film’s young cast member has thrown all of the plans into disarray as fans scramble to decipher the meaning behind Asher Angel’s cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter).
Shazam! Star Asher Angel Teases Major Role at DC
Starting out as a child star in Jessica Chastain’s 2008 film Jolene, Asher Angel has had a bright career in...
- 5/13/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Thor and Captain Marvel, at various points, have been labeled the strongest Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, showing great feats of strength at various points in their tenure as superheroes. Be it Captain Marvel’s fight against Thanos, or Thor’s battle with Hela, these characters have routinely proven themselves to be strong and competent fighters.
Reed Richards/ Mr. Fantastic in Marvel Comics
However, with a recent change in Marvel Comics, the Fantastic Four might have the Avengers beat, especially Reed Richards and Sue Storm (who have both served on the team). Reed Richards and Sue Storm were both exposed to a cosmic storm, which altered their bodies, giving Richards the power of a malleable body and Sue the ability to turn invisible.
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However, these characters have studied their powers and pushed them to the limit.
Reed Richards/ Mr. Fantastic in Marvel Comics
However, with a recent change in Marvel Comics, the Fantastic Four might have the Avengers beat, especially Reed Richards and Sue Storm (who have both served on the team). Reed Richards and Sue Storm were both exposed to a cosmic storm, which altered their bodies, giving Richards the power of a malleable body and Sue the ability to turn invisible.
SUGGESTEDThe Iconic Spider-Man Villain John Malkovich Nearly Played Before Being Cast in Pedro Pascal’s Fantastic Four
However, these characters have studied their powers and pushed them to the limit.
- 5/12/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
One of the best running gags in "The Marvels" involves Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and the search for a perfect superhero name. Despite a fair amount of enthusiasm from Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), whose own alter ego was not-so-subtly inspired by her obsession with Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Monica is seemingly uninterested in that particular hero perk. By the end of "The Marvels," she's still just Monica Rambeau — despite powering up in a major way, saving the universe from an errant wormhole, and ending up in an entirely new timeline.
Monica's arc across the Marvel Cinematic Universe is pretty different from her peers, but it largely works to her benefit. In the comics, Monica is a superhero who's burned through a number of superhero nicknames. She's been called Photon, Spectrum, and even Captain Marvel throughout her tenure on the page — and her ever-changing role in the comics seems to have...
Monica's arc across the Marvel Cinematic Universe is pretty different from her peers, but it largely works to her benefit. In the comics, Monica is a superhero who's burned through a number of superhero nicknames. She's been called Photon, Spectrum, and even Captain Marvel throughout her tenure on the page — and her ever-changing role in the comics seems to have...
- 5/12/2024
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Natasha Behnam (The Girls on the Bus), Pete Ploszek (Parks & Recreation), Tom Francis (Sunset Boulevard) and b (Station 19) are set for recurring roles in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s hit psychological drama You.
Based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name, You revolves around the question, “What would you do for love?” The series follows Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), a man who will do just about anything when love is at stake.
In addition to Badgley, they join previously announced Charlotte Richie, Madeline Brewer, Anna Camp and Griffin Matthews for Season 5.
Season 4 was set in London where Joe took on the new identity of Jonathan Moore, an English professor, while following Marienne (Tati Gabrielle) around Europe. Details regarding the focus of Season 5 are being kept under wraps.
Behnam plays Dominique. While appearing to be an aloof hipster, Dominique is in fact a passionate,...
Based on Caroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name, You revolves around the question, “What would you do for love?” The series follows Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), a man who will do just about anything when love is at stake.
In addition to Badgley, they join previously announced Charlotte Richie, Madeline Brewer, Anna Camp and Griffin Matthews for Season 5.
Season 4 was set in London where Joe took on the new identity of Jonathan Moore, an English professor, while following Marienne (Tati Gabrielle) around Europe. Details regarding the focus of Season 5 are being kept under wraps.
Behnam plays Dominique. While appearing to be an aloof hipster, Dominique is in fact a passionate,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Galactus Actor Ralph Ineson Already Appeared in the MCU Before The Fantastic Four - Main Image
The Fantastic Four star Ralph Ineson already made his MCU appearance in the past prior to his casting as Galactus in the upcoming film.
Yesterday, we learned the exciting news that The Green Knight actor had been cast to play Galactus in the MCU film.
While Ineson is not a widely recognizable actor, it is still a promising casting for fans since he has proven in his film and TV work that he is a talented actor and capable of playing a good villain.
Also Read: The Fantastic Four Casts Iconic Actor John Malkovich in Mystery Role
Ralph Ineson Made His First MCU Appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy
Prior to his casting as Galactus in The Fantastic Four, Ineson already made his MCU appearance in the past.
The actor made his MCU debut...
The Fantastic Four star Ralph Ineson already made his MCU appearance in the past prior to his casting as Galactus in the upcoming film.
Yesterday, we learned the exciting news that The Green Knight actor had been cast to play Galactus in the MCU film.
While Ineson is not a widely recognizable actor, it is still a promising casting for fans since he has proven in his film and TV work that he is a talented actor and capable of playing a good villain.
Also Read: The Fantastic Four Casts Iconic Actor John Malkovich in Mystery Role
Ralph Ineson Made His First MCU Appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy
Prior to his casting as Galactus in The Fantastic Four, Ineson already made his MCU appearance in the past.
The actor made his MCU debut...
- 5/10/2024
- EpicStream
Chris Pine was taken by surprise when news hit that Steve Yockey, creator of the Max series “The Flight Attendant,” had signed on to write the script for “Star Trek 4.” Why? “I thought there was already a script,” the actor recently told Business Insider during an interview on his “Poolman” press tour.
Pine’s not wrong, as a potential “Star Trek 4” has gone through multiple iterations in the years since the 2016 release of “Star Trek Beyond.” Pine took on the role of Captain Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ 2009 franchise reboot “Star Trek,” and reprised the character in 2013’s “Star Trek Into Darkness” and 2016’s “Beyond.” Variety exclusively reported in March that Paramount Pictures remained committed to making a fourth “Star Trek” film to be headlined by Pine and his co-stars.
The actor’s fellow “Star Trek” cast members include Zachary Quinto (as Cmdr. Spock), Zoe Saldaña (as Lt.
Pine’s not wrong, as a potential “Star Trek 4” has gone through multiple iterations in the years since the 2016 release of “Star Trek Beyond.” Pine took on the role of Captain Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ 2009 franchise reboot “Star Trek,” and reprised the character in 2013’s “Star Trek Into Darkness” and 2016’s “Beyond.” Variety exclusively reported in March that Paramount Pictures remained committed to making a fourth “Star Trek” film to be headlined by Pine and his co-stars.
The actor’s fellow “Star Trek” cast members include Zachary Quinto (as Cmdr. Spock), Zoe Saldaña (as Lt.
- 5/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
William Shatner recently told Canadian Press that he wouldn’t rule out returning as Captain Kirk in a new “Star Trek” project if the script impressed him. While the actor’s age might pose an issue as Shatner turned 93 years old in March, that’s nothing a bit of de-aging technology couldn’t fix.
“It’s an intriguing idea,” Shatner said about returning as Kirk. “It’s almost impossible. But if was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it.”
Shatner suggested that he could play a younger version of the Starship Enterprise captain through de-aging technology, similar to how 80-year-old Harrison Ford turned up as a much younger Indiana Jones (circa the character’s age in “Raiders of the Lost Ark...
“It’s an intriguing idea,” Shatner said about returning as Kirk. “It’s almost impossible. But if was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it.”
Shatner suggested that he could play a younger version of the Starship Enterprise captain through de-aging technology, similar to how 80-year-old Harrison Ford turned up as a much younger Indiana Jones (circa the character’s age in “Raiders of the Lost Ark...
- 5/6/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Studio 100 Intl., in collaboration with Germany’s Caligari Film and Studio Isar Animation, and Spain’s 3 Doubles Producciones, is to produce action-comedy CGI movie “Dougie Dolittle.”
Targeting a core demographic of 8-12 year olds and a family audience, the movie is planned for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. Studio 100 Film is handling global sales and will introduce the film at Marché du Film in Cannes.
“Dougie Dolittle” tells the story of a teenager with an animal phobia, who discovers an astonishing ability after a chance encounter with Polly, a long-lost family parrot. Dougie realizes he can communicate with animals, a gift that initially feels more like a curse.
Throughout his journey, Dougie learns to embrace his fears and use his newfound talent to aid his animal companions in their battle against the unscrupulous animal food company Kingcorps, save the city from chaos, and embrace his destiny.
The producers...
Targeting a core demographic of 8-12 year olds and a family audience, the movie is planned for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. Studio 100 Film is handling global sales and will introduce the film at Marché du Film in Cannes.
“Dougie Dolittle” tells the story of a teenager with an animal phobia, who discovers an astonishing ability after a chance encounter with Polly, a long-lost family parrot. Dougie realizes he can communicate with animals, a gift that initially feels more like a curse.
Throughout his journey, Dougie learns to embrace his fears and use his newfound talent to aid his animal companions in their battle against the unscrupulous animal food company Kingcorps, save the city from chaos, and embrace his destiny.
The producers...
- 5/6/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97.
Bastion is the latest villain the X-Men will be fighting in X-Men ’97, with the character having declared war on mutant-kind as of Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Magneto responded to the Prime Sentinel attacks with a declaration of war on his own, one that would cause the X-Men to take the fight to Magneto to prevent him from waging an all-out war on humanity.
Magneto in X-Men ’97
While the X-Men battle with Magneto, series creator Beau DeMayo has dropped some hints as to where the story might be headed. The writer/producer has been recommending episodes and specific storylines from the comics to fans in preparation for the coming installments of the season, and his latest recommendation might just see X-Men ’97 assemble The Avengers in its second season.
The confrontation between Magneto and Charles Xavier might give rise to an unbeatable...
Bastion is the latest villain the X-Men will be fighting in X-Men ’97, with the character having declared war on mutant-kind as of Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Magneto responded to the Prime Sentinel attacks with a declaration of war on his own, one that would cause the X-Men to take the fight to Magneto to prevent him from waging an all-out war on humanity.
Magneto in X-Men ’97
While the X-Men battle with Magneto, series creator Beau DeMayo has dropped some hints as to where the story might be headed. The writer/producer has been recommending episodes and specific storylines from the comics to fans in preparation for the coming installments of the season, and his latest recommendation might just see X-Men ’97 assemble The Avengers in its second season.
The confrontation between Magneto and Charles Xavier might give rise to an unbeatable...
- 5/5/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Wolverine is one of the most lethal superheroes in the Marvel comics and movies. Known for his ferocity, healing powers that can withstand a nuclear bomb, and his indestructible adamantium skeleton, Logan is definitely a force to be reckoned with for a lot of Marvel characters.
Wolverine vs Predator (Image: Predator vs Wolverine #3 | Marvel Comics)
However, the mutant had more than just a hard time when Marvel decided to create a crossover between the Wolverine and the Predator. Covered in several issues, Wolverine had it rough and almost died on several occasions. Yet one issue, in particular, was so hauntingly terrifying for the mutant that even fans were shocked to see Wolverine’s pain tolerance.
When the Predator Nearly Killed Wolverine in an Epic Crossover Predator melts Wolverine’s face in Predator vs Wolverine #3
Wolverine is a one-man army and is one of the best at what he does. One of Marvel’s strongest characters,...
Wolverine vs Predator (Image: Predator vs Wolverine #3 | Marvel Comics)
However, the mutant had more than just a hard time when Marvel decided to create a crossover between the Wolverine and the Predator. Covered in several issues, Wolverine had it rough and almost died on several occasions. Yet one issue, in particular, was so hauntingly terrifying for the mutant that even fans were shocked to see Wolverine’s pain tolerance.
When the Predator Nearly Killed Wolverine in an Epic Crossover Predator melts Wolverine’s face in Predator vs Wolverine #3
Wolverine is a one-man army and is one of the best at what he does. One of Marvel’s strongest characters,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The Marvels Box Office: Becomes The Biggest Failure Of 2023; Decoding Its Numbers. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka the MCU, has been struggling at the box office for the past few years, especially after Avengers: Endgame. The Marvel Studios is one of the highest-grossing studios, but last year, it had very poor box office results due to The Marvel’s overall collections. It has suffered a loss with a massive margin. Keep scrolling to get all the deets.
The MCU movie featured Brie Larson once again as Captain Marvel, aka Carol Danvers. Besides Larson, the movie had Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, aka Ms Marvel, and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau. Samuel L Jackson also returned as Nick Fury. South Korean actor Park Seo-Joon made his Hollywood debut with this Marvel flick, but that too could not save the MCU movie’s sinking ship.
According to Deadline’s latest report,...
Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka the MCU, has been struggling at the box office for the past few years, especially after Avengers: Endgame. The Marvel Studios is one of the highest-grossing studios, but last year, it had very poor box office results due to The Marvel’s overall collections. It has suffered a loss with a massive margin. Keep scrolling to get all the deets.
The MCU movie featured Brie Larson once again as Captain Marvel, aka Carol Danvers. Besides Larson, the movie had Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, aka Ms Marvel, and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau. Samuel L Jackson also returned as Nick Fury. South Korean actor Park Seo-Joon made his Hollywood debut with this Marvel flick, but that too could not save the MCU movie’s sinking ship.
According to Deadline’s latest report,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
We’re deep into 2024 territory as of the time of writing, but our good friends and Deadline have decided to go back to last year and reveal the biggest box office bombs of 2023. It was a short trip down memory lane, but it was done properly because all the numbers were finally in, and there was enough time to objectively interpret the facts and numbers before us. This is why we decided to report on this list.
The list contains five titles and we are going to reveal them to you, as well as all the relevant numbers. Long story short, out of the five titles on this list, four belong to Disney/MCU and one to Warner, so it seems that Disney is undoubtedly the biggest loser of 2023, especially since some of the titles in question are major ones. Now, let us start!
5. Haunted Mansion: -$117M
Synopsis:...
The list contains five titles and we are going to reveal them to you, as well as all the relevant numbers. Long story short, out of the five titles on this list, four belong to Disney/MCU and one to Warner, so it seems that Disney is undoubtedly the biggest loser of 2023, especially since some of the titles in question are major ones. Now, let us start!
5. Haunted Mansion: -$117M
Synopsis:...
- 5/4/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Disney normally finds itself at the top of the box office rankings, thanks to its ownership of well-known franchises like Marvel and Star Wars, but last year was an exception. Recently, Deadline claimed that Disney was involved in four of the top five box office bombs of 2023. The company had numerous setbacks that caused its fortunes to plummet. However, The Marvels was one of the most surprising misfires.
The Marvels
Who could have predicted that Brie Larson’s last MCU outing would end in a financial letdown, causing more of a tremor than even the Dceu’s The Flash?
Yes, you read that right. As unbelievable as it may seem, Nia DaCosta’s flick endured a staggering net loss of $237 million, outdoing the Ezra Miller starrer. Speaking about the latter, it even sprinted away from the spotlight with a $155 million shortfall.
The Marvels vs. The Flash: A Deep Dive into...
The Marvels
Who could have predicted that Brie Larson’s last MCU outing would end in a financial letdown, causing more of a tremor than even the Dceu’s The Flash?
Yes, you read that right. As unbelievable as it may seem, Nia DaCosta’s flick endured a staggering net loss of $237 million, outdoing the Ezra Miller starrer. Speaking about the latter, it even sprinted away from the spotlight with a $155 million shortfall.
The Marvels vs. The Flash: A Deep Dive into...
- 5/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
With major franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar under its roof, Disney typically finds itself on the top of the box-office heap, but that wasn’t the case last year. The company had more than a few failures which found its fortunes falling, and Deadline reports that four of the five biggest box-office bombs of 2023 belonged to Disney.
First up, and least surprising, is The Marvels, the Captain Marvel sequel starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris. As its predecessor grossed $1.1 billion, it was hoped that the sequel would equal that number, but the film turned out to be a bomb of epic proportions, grossing just $206 million worldwide. The film reportedly found Disney taking a loss of $237 million. Yikes.
Related Disney investor-turned-foe Nelson Peltz questions Marvel’s recent strategy
Next up, and the one that hurts the most, is Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Fans...
First up, and least surprising, is The Marvels, the Captain Marvel sequel starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris. As its predecessor grossed $1.1 billion, it was hoped that the sequel would equal that number, but the film turned out to be a bomb of epic proportions, grossing just $206 million worldwide. The film reportedly found Disney taking a loss of $237 million. Yikes.
Related Disney investor-turned-foe Nelson Peltz questions Marvel’s recent strategy
Next up, and the one that hurts the most, is Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Fans...
- 5/3/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
2023 wasn’t that great for Disney. It was the first year in recent times that the franchise did not have a billion-dollar movie, and it was marked by the failure of most Marvel Studio projects.
‘The Marvels’ was released in November 2023, and while it was expected that it wouldn’t surpass or come close to the original box office success of ‘Captain Marvel,’ no one could anticipate that it would lose a staggering amount of money.
‘The Marvels’ is currently the lowest-grossing MCU movie so far, and it’s also the first MCU movie not to cross the $100 million threshold at the domestic box office. Recent report made by Deadline revealed just how much money the studio lost on the latest Captain Marvel movie.
Here’s the summary:
Box Office: The film earned $84.5 million domestically and $121.6 million internationally, totaling $206.1 million worldwide. Revenues: The movie generated $88.0 million from theatrical releases, $40.0 million from home entertainment,...
‘The Marvels’ was released in November 2023, and while it was expected that it wouldn’t surpass or come close to the original box office success of ‘Captain Marvel,’ no one could anticipate that it would lose a staggering amount of money.
‘The Marvels’ is currently the lowest-grossing MCU movie so far, and it’s also the first MCU movie not to cross the $100 million threshold at the domestic box office. Recent report made by Deadline revealed just how much money the studio lost on the latest Captain Marvel movie.
Here’s the summary:
Box Office: The film earned $84.5 million domestically and $121.6 million internationally, totaling $206.1 million worldwide. Revenues: The movie generated $88.0 million from theatrical releases, $40.0 million from home entertainment,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Disney had a tough time in 2023. It was the first year in a while they didn’t have a billion-dollar movie, and most Marvel Studio projects flopped.
‘The Marvels’ came out in November 2023. While it wasn’t expected to match ‘Captain Marvel’ at the box office, no one saw the massive loss coming.
‘The Marvels’ holds the title for the MCU’s lowest-grossing movie yet, and it’s the first to not hit $100 million domestically. Deadline’s recent report unveiled the extent of the studio’s losses on this latest Captain Marvel installment.
Here’s the summary:
Box Office: The film earned $84.5 million domestically and $121.6 million internationally, totaling $206.1 million worldwide. Revenues: The movie generated $88.0 million from theatrical releases, $40.0 million from home entertainment, and $90.0 million from television and streaming, amounting to total revenues of $218.0 million. Expenses: The production costs were $270.0 million, prints and ads amounted to $110.0 million, residuals and other distribution expenses were $21.0 million,...
‘The Marvels’ came out in November 2023. While it wasn’t expected to match ‘Captain Marvel’ at the box office, no one saw the massive loss coming.
‘The Marvels’ holds the title for the MCU’s lowest-grossing movie yet, and it’s the first to not hit $100 million domestically. Deadline’s recent report unveiled the extent of the studio’s losses on this latest Captain Marvel installment.
Here’s the summary:
Box Office: The film earned $84.5 million domestically and $121.6 million internationally, totaling $206.1 million worldwide. Revenues: The movie generated $88.0 million from theatrical releases, $40.0 million from home entertainment, and $90.0 million from television and streaming, amounting to total revenues of $218.0 million. Expenses: The production costs were $270.0 million, prints and ads amounted to $110.0 million, residuals and other distribution expenses were $21.0 million,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
2023 wasn't a good year for superhero movies, with the vast majority of them drawing negative reviews and poor box office returns. One of the most shocking flops, however, was The Marvels.
Captain Marvel made over $1 billion in 2019 and the follow-up saw Carol Danvers paired up with WandaVision's Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel's title character. Now, Deadline has crunched the numbers and revealed that The Marvels' $206.1 million global box office haul was worse than we realised.
According to the trade, when all is said and done, the movie made a net loss of $237 million. It's no wonder then that Disney CEO Bob Iger has said Marvel Studios will begin moving away from developing unnecessary sequels.
As for what the future holds in store for these characters, it's hard to say.
Monica will clearly be part of a future Multiversal story after landing in the same reality as the X-Men,...
Captain Marvel made over $1 billion in 2019 and the follow-up saw Carol Danvers paired up with WandaVision's Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel's title character. Now, Deadline has crunched the numbers and revealed that The Marvels' $206.1 million global box office haul was worse than we realised.
According to the trade, when all is said and done, the movie made a net loss of $237 million. It's no wonder then that Disney CEO Bob Iger has said Marvel Studios will begin moving away from developing unnecessary sequels.
As for what the future holds in store for these characters, it's hard to say.
Monica will clearly be part of a future Multiversal story after landing in the same reality as the X-Men,...
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.
Everyone likes a trend in the movie business, but this one perhaps not so much. Disney for the first time in Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament history dominates the annual bombs section, claiming four of the five (top? bottom?) spots on our 2023 list. Typically, the studio owns a majority of...
Everyone likes a trend in the movie business, but this one perhaps not so much. Disney for the first time in Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament history dominates the annual bombs section, claiming four of the five (top? bottom?) spots on our 2023 list. Typically, the studio owns a majority of...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The first issue of Marvel Comics' latest event series, Blood Hunt, hit stands today. However, it wasn't what we expected from a comic that's mostly promised to pit Earth's Mightiest Heroes against a seemingly endless vampire hoard.
It begins with the world's Darkforce users being turned into portals which have blocked out the sun across the globe. With that, vampires emerge from the shadows, feeding on humans and turning countless others.
The Avengers attempt to fend them off and, after he asks Miles Morales/Spider-Man for a favour, Blade reaches out to them with the promise of information capable of helping turn the tide. However, when his truck is teleported to their base, a group of ultra-vampires known as the Bloodcoven emerge instead.
They make short work of the team, either incapacitating or killing them. Black Panther and Thor both die, though the latter buys Captain America, Iron Man, Captain Marvel,...
It begins with the world's Darkforce users being turned into portals which have blocked out the sun across the globe. With that, vampires emerge from the shadows, feeding on humans and turning countless others.
The Avengers attempt to fend them off and, after he asks Miles Morales/Spider-Man for a favour, Blade reaches out to them with the promise of information capable of helping turn the tide. However, when his truck is teleported to their base, a group of ultra-vampires known as the Bloodcoven emerge instead.
They make short work of the team, either incapacitating or killing them. Black Panther and Thor both die, though the latter buys Captain America, Iron Man, Captain Marvel,...
- 5/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Why Did DeWanda Wise Leave Captain Marvel? Actress Breaks Silence - Main Image
Marvel found its Maria Rambeau in Lashana Lynch, but before the British actress took the role, DeWanda Wise was supposed to play Carol Denver’s best friend in the 2019 Captain Marvel. However, she left the project before the production began, and Wise has now broken her silence about the real reason behind her exit.
Wise was cast as Maria Rambeau in January 2018 but was forced to part ways with the project in March of the same year before the filming started that Spring.
At the time, it was revealed that her departure was due to scheduling conflicts with the production of She’s Gotta Have It Season 2.
However, some couldn’t help but notice Wise’s words when she said making a Marvel movie was her “own personal nightmare.” So, what’s the truth about her exit?
DeWanda...
Marvel found its Maria Rambeau in Lashana Lynch, but before the British actress took the role, DeWanda Wise was supposed to play Carol Denver’s best friend in the 2019 Captain Marvel. However, she left the project before the production began, and Wise has now broken her silence about the real reason behind her exit.
Wise was cast as Maria Rambeau in January 2018 but was forced to part ways with the project in March of the same year before the filming started that Spring.
At the time, it was revealed that her departure was due to scheduling conflicts with the production of She’s Gotta Have It Season 2.
However, some couldn’t help but notice Wise’s words when she said making a Marvel movie was her “own personal nightmare.” So, what’s the truth about her exit?
DeWanda...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
Jurassic World Dominion star DeWanda Wise was originally cast as Captain Marvel's Maria Rambeau in early 2018, but later exited the movie before production began later that year.
Lashana Lynch soon replaced her and has since played the character in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and The Marvels.
While it was initially reported that Wise left Captain Marvel due to scheduling issues with She's Gotta Have It season 2, the actress has since been quoted as calling Marvel Studios' approach to filmmaking "[her] own personal nightmare."
Talking to The Direct, Wise explained that her comments were taken out of context and confirmed her Captain Marvel departure boiled down to a conflict with her television work.
"No, but that was a funny headline. I had to exit because it conflicted with Season 2 of 'She's Gotta Have It,'" she confirmed. "It was just both of those things were true at one time.
Lashana Lynch soon replaced her and has since played the character in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and The Marvels.
While it was initially reported that Wise left Captain Marvel due to scheduling issues with She's Gotta Have It season 2, the actress has since been quoted as calling Marvel Studios' approach to filmmaking "[her] own personal nightmare."
Talking to The Direct, Wise explained that her comments were taken out of context and confirmed her Captain Marvel departure boiled down to a conflict with her television work.
"No, but that was a funny headline. I had to exit because it conflicted with Season 2 of 'She's Gotta Have It,'" she confirmed. "It was just both of those things were true at one time.
- 5/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
DeWanda Wise provided the real reason why she exited the role of Maria Rambeau in 2019's Captain Marvel for Marvel Studios.
Wise was cast as the best friend of Carol Danvers by January 2018 but ended up parting ways with the project by March before production began in earnest that Spring.
At the time, it was reported that Wise's departure from Captain Marvel was due to scheduling conflicts with filming the second season of She’s Gotta Have.
Read full article on The Direct.
Wise was cast as the best friend of Carol Danvers by January 2018 but ended up parting ways with the project by March before production began in earnest that Spring.
At the time, it was reported that Wise's departure from Captain Marvel was due to scheduling conflicts with filming the second season of She’s Gotta Have.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/30/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Four years after Covid-19 upended the world, we're all still just scrambling to catch up. So many industries are having a rough go of it, and Hollywood is no exception. Even the almighty Marvel Studios has fallen on hard times, with several Marvel Cinematic Universe films seeing lower-than-expected returns at the box office. That downward trend culminated with last year's "The Marvels" becoming the lowest-grossing MCU movie ever. How dire was it? The follow-up to the billion-dollar smash-hit that was 2019's "Captain Marvel" made less than DC's notorious "Green Lantern" from 2011, the first Nicolas Cage "Ghost Rider" movie, and the massive flop that was Fox's X-Men pic "Dark Phoenix." Just let that sink in for a minute.
So, what gives? Could it be that Disney saturating the market with MCU media, with an emphasis on quantity over quality, hurt the brand? Or that the continuing impact of the pandemic on...
So, what gives? Could it be that Disney saturating the market with MCU media, with an emphasis on quantity over quality, hurt the brand? Or that the continuing impact of the pandemic on...
- 4/29/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The X-Men have finally come back home to the MCU after the acquisition of Fox Studios by Disney. The characters will be making their official MCU debut with the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine, which sees Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and a whole bunch of other actors crossing over to the franchise.
The MCU has also reportedly begun work on making an X-Men film. An industry insider recently reported that the studio was looking for writers who could balance comedy and drama. The report also mentioned that the new films would focus more on the female mutants. While previous female-centered Marvel films have not worked for the franchise, it might just be the best foot forward with the X-Men.
Marvel’s Live-Action X-Men To Focus More On Female Mutants A still from X-Men (2000)
The X-Men films by Fox Studios have had an enduring legacy. The franchise began with...
The MCU has also reportedly begun work on making an X-Men film. An industry insider recently reported that the studio was looking for writers who could balance comedy and drama. The report also mentioned that the new films would focus more on the female mutants. While previous female-centered Marvel films have not worked for the franchise, it might just be the best foot forward with the X-Men.
Marvel’s Live-Action X-Men To Focus More On Female Mutants A still from X-Men (2000)
The X-Men films by Fox Studios have had an enduring legacy. The franchise began with...
- 4/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Marvel fans have been eagerly awaiting more female-led superhero flicks to highlight the powerful women of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a world where male superheroes predominate. However, recent reports have suggested that the future of such projects could very well be at risk, making fans frustrated and disappointed.
Teyonah Parris’ character Monica Rambeau would have had her own solo MCU series if Brie Larson’s The Marvels had not been met with such dismal critical reception. Although Monica Rambeau made a fleeting appearance in Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels (2023), the character made her official debut in Disney+’s WandaVision.
Teyonah Parris in WandaVision
However, it’s been alleged that Marvel scrapped her solo project after the Larson-starrer flick underperformed at the box office, triggering an enraged discussion among viewers regarding the challenges faced by female-driven superhero flicks.
The Development and Demise of Teyonah Parris’ MCU Series
The intended...
Teyonah Parris’ character Monica Rambeau would have had her own solo MCU series if Brie Larson’s The Marvels had not been met with such dismal critical reception. Although Monica Rambeau made a fleeting appearance in Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels (2023), the character made her official debut in Disney+’s WandaVision.
Teyonah Parris in WandaVision
However, it’s been alleged that Marvel scrapped her solo project after the Larson-starrer flick underperformed at the box office, triggering an enraged discussion among viewers regarding the challenges faced by female-driven superhero flicks.
The Development and Demise of Teyonah Parris’ MCU Series
The intended...
- 4/27/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
‘The Marvels’ Set unfortunate Records: Lowest-Grossing MCU Film and Box Office Disappointment
Critics pointed to the film’s uninspiring plot as the primary reason for its lackluster performance, but negative buzz plagued the project long before its release.
Following the disappointing performance of ‘The Marvels,’ Bob Iger conceded that the film’s quality was lacking and hinted at the need for adjustments in future projects. With only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ slated for release in 2024, Marvel Studios is shifting its focus towards prioritizing quality over quantity.
Several projects in development are now under review, with Kevin Feige emphasizing the importance of investing in “sure hits” rather than launching uncertain franchises. Amidst this shift, Teyonah Parris’s Monica Rambeau, originally set for a standalone Disney+ series, has according to Daniel Richtman had her project canceled. Instead, her story will be integrated into other MCU projects, abandoning plans for a standalone narrative.
Rumeur...
Critics pointed to the film’s uninspiring plot as the primary reason for its lackluster performance, but negative buzz plagued the project long before its release.
Following the disappointing performance of ‘The Marvels,’ Bob Iger conceded that the film’s quality was lacking and hinted at the need for adjustments in future projects. With only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ slated for release in 2024, Marvel Studios is shifting its focus towards prioritizing quality over quantity.
Several projects in development are now under review, with Kevin Feige emphasizing the importance of investing in “sure hits” rather than launching uncertain franchises. Amidst this shift, Teyonah Parris’s Monica Rambeau, originally set for a standalone Disney+ series, has according to Daniel Richtman had her project canceled. Instead, her story will be integrated into other MCU projects, abandoning plans for a standalone narrative.
Rumeur...
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘The Marvels’ broke several unflattering records on release. It is currently the lowest-grossing MCU movie and the only movie not to break the $100 Million mark at the domestic box office.
The movie was mostly criticized due to having a bland and uninspiring story, but the negative publicity surrounding it started way before it was even released.
The failure was so significant that Bob Iger commented on it, admitting that the quality wasn’t the greatest and that the studio has to change something going forward. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the only project scheduled to be released in 2024, the studio is currently focusing on quality over quantity as several projects in development are being “reconsidered.” Feige wants to focus on “sure hits” instead of launching no franchises that he is not certain to what extent fans will accept.
It seems that Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau found herself in the crossfire. According...
The movie was mostly criticized due to having a bland and uninspiring story, but the negative publicity surrounding it started way before it was even released.
The failure was so significant that Bob Iger commented on it, admitting that the quality wasn’t the greatest and that the studio has to change something going forward. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is the only project scheduled to be released in 2024, the studio is currently focusing on quality over quantity as several projects in development are being “reconsidered.” Feige wants to focus on “sure hits” instead of launching no franchises that he is not certain to what extent fans will accept.
It seems that Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau found herself in the crossfire. According...
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau was slated to get her own solo MCU series if it was not for the disappointing reception of Brie Larson’s The Marvels. The character officially debuted in Disney+’s WandaVision, though her first brief appearance was in 2019’s Captain Marvel as a young Monica.
Teyonah Parris in WandaVision
As expected, fans’ opinions on Rambeau getting her own show were divisive, with some excited to see her take the spotlight, while others pointed out how mundane the character is.
Monica Rambeau Was Supposed To Have Her Own Solo MCU Series
In a post from Nexus Point News, the page shared a scoop from known industry insider DanielRPK that the planned Monica Rambeau series has been shelved due to the audience’s mediocre reception of The Marvels.
“A series centered around Monica Rambeau (Photon) was reportedly in the works at Marvel Studios but following ‘The Marvels’ reception,...
Teyonah Parris in WandaVision
As expected, fans’ opinions on Rambeau getting her own show were divisive, with some excited to see her take the spotlight, while others pointed out how mundane the character is.
Monica Rambeau Was Supposed To Have Her Own Solo MCU Series
In a post from Nexus Point News, the page shared a scoop from known industry insider DanielRPK that the planned Monica Rambeau series has been shelved due to the audience’s mediocre reception of The Marvels.
“A series centered around Monica Rambeau (Photon) was reportedly in the works at Marvel Studios but following ‘The Marvels’ reception,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
When discussing MCU characters, our focus often gravitates towards the Avengers and prominent villains. However, the MCU owes much of its success to secondary characters whose roles significantly influence the storyline.
That’s why fans recently turned to Ranker to determine the top 10 most underrated characters in the MCU. While some may never regain the spotlight due to past events, others still hold the potential for greater recognition.
10. Talos
Talos made his debut in ‘Captain Marvel’ as the compassionate leader of the displaced Skrulls, sparking hopes among fans for his significant role in the MCU’s future. While he did appear in the recent ‘Secret Invasion,’ his storyline took a tragic turn. We discovered that his life was even more sorrowful than anticipated, with his daughter nearly joining the enemy ranks. Ultimately, Talos sacrificed himself to protect the human president from Gravik’s attack, preserving his ultimate aspiration.
Although Talos...
That’s why fans recently turned to Ranker to determine the top 10 most underrated characters in the MCU. While some may never regain the spotlight due to past events, others still hold the potential for greater recognition.
10. Talos
Talos made his debut in ‘Captain Marvel’ as the compassionate leader of the displaced Skrulls, sparking hopes among fans for his significant role in the MCU’s future. While he did appear in the recent ‘Secret Invasion,’ his storyline took a tragic turn. We discovered that his life was even more sorrowful than anticipated, with his daughter nearly joining the enemy ranks. Ultimately, Talos sacrificed himself to protect the human president from Gravik’s attack, preserving his ultimate aspiration.
Although Talos...
- 4/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
When commenting on the MCU characters, we almost always reference the big hitters like the Avengers or the most notable villains. But the truth of the matter is the MCU wouldn’t be what it is today if not for the contribution of secondary characters whose actions impacted the storylines more than realized.
This is why fans took to Ranker to decide on the 10 most underrated characters in the MCU. Some, due to unfortunate circumstances will never get their 5 minutes of fame again, and for some, there is still hope. Let’s see who’s on the list.
10. Talos
Talos was introduced in ‘Captain Marvel’ as a benevolent leader of the displaced Skrulls, and fans expected him to have a massive role in the MCU going forward, and he did sort of. Talos appeared in the recently released ‘Secret Invasion,’ and we’ve learned that his life was even more tragic than we imagined,...
This is why fans took to Ranker to decide on the 10 most underrated characters in the MCU. Some, due to unfortunate circumstances will never get their 5 minutes of fame again, and for some, there is still hope. Let’s see who’s on the list.
10. Talos
Talos was introduced in ‘Captain Marvel’ as a benevolent leader of the displaced Skrulls, and fans expected him to have a massive role in the MCU going forward, and he did sort of. Talos appeared in the recently released ‘Secret Invasion,’ and we’ve learned that his life was even more tragic than we imagined,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
X-Men ’97 is only getting better and better with each new chapter, and it looks like the upcoming seventh episode will not be an exception to the rule. Thanks to a new preview of the episode, fans of the X-Men will finally get to see Rogue at her full strength as she goes completely “rogue” after the Genosha massacre.
Disney+’s X-Men ’97
Fans have always complained about Fox’s portrayal of Rogue in the films, watering her down from the absolute powerhouse that she is in the comic books and not letting her mutant abilities shine bright at the highest setting. Luckily, X-Men ’97 doesn’t seem to have any problem showing Rogue’s true personality and fans couldn’t be happier.
X-Men ’97 is Finally Giving Fans a Comic Accurate Rogue A still from X-Men ’97 episode 7
In the fifth episode of X-Men ’97, fans were greeted by...
Disney+’s X-Men ’97
Fans have always complained about Fox’s portrayal of Rogue in the films, watering her down from the absolute powerhouse that she is in the comic books and not letting her mutant abilities shine bright at the highest setting. Luckily, X-Men ’97 doesn’t seem to have any problem showing Rogue’s true personality and fans couldn’t be happier.
X-Men ’97 is Finally Giving Fans a Comic Accurate Rogue A still from X-Men ’97 episode 7
In the fifth episode of X-Men ’97, fans were greeted by...
- 4/24/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
In this FandomWire Video Essay, we explore why the MCU is failing and how to revive it.
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What Happened To The MCU?
This… well, this used to be one of the most reliable franchises in Hollywood, and now it’s not.
Let us explain.
For over a decade, it felt like the Marvel Cinematic Universe was on top of the world. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and his rotating crew of filmmakers churned out one hit after another, with each new movie in the MCU guaranteed to be one of the biggest of the year.
So what went wrong?
After what might be the most significant event in cinema history — Avengers: Endgame — the Marvel Cinematic Universe was primed for a reset. Many of the old characters were out, passing the baton to some new faces.
Check out the video below:
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What Happened To The MCU?
This… well, this used to be one of the most reliable franchises in Hollywood, and now it’s not.
Let us explain.
For over a decade, it felt like the Marvel Cinematic Universe was on top of the world. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and his rotating crew of filmmakers churned out one hit after another, with each new movie in the MCU guaranteed to be one of the biggest of the year.
So what went wrong?
After what might be the most significant event in cinema history — Avengers: Endgame — the Marvel Cinematic Universe was primed for a reset. Many of the old characters were out, passing the baton to some new faces.
- 4/20/2024
- by Reilly Johnson
- FandomWire
Domestic Box Office Update Of Dune 2 (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Timothee Chalamet-led Dune 2 is now showing signs of slowing down in its theatrical run and will be wrapping up its journey soon. Still, as per the latest development, the biggie bagged an impressive score, and it has come despite the film being available for digital viewing. With its performance, the magnum opus scored the 6th highest 7th Wednesday of all time for March releases at the North American box office. Keep reading to know more!
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the Dune sequel was released on March 1. It received highly positive reviews from critics and even enjoyed highly favorable word-of-mouth. The film was also promoted as a visual treat, thus helping it attract a large chunk of IMAX viewers. As a result, the Timothee Chalamet starrer emerged as a commercial winner and is enjoying big profits.
As per the latest collection update,...
Timothee Chalamet-led Dune 2 is now showing signs of slowing down in its theatrical run and will be wrapping up its journey soon. Still, as per the latest development, the biggie bagged an impressive score, and it has come despite the film being available for digital viewing. With its performance, the magnum opus scored the 6th highest 7th Wednesday of all time for March releases at the North American box office. Keep reading to know more!
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the Dune sequel was released on March 1. It received highly positive reviews from critics and even enjoyed highly favorable word-of-mouth. The film was also promoted as a visual treat, thus helping it attract a large chunk of IMAX viewers. As a result, the Timothee Chalamet starrer emerged as a commercial winner and is enjoying big profits.
As per the latest collection update,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Well, it’s finally happening. It was only a matter of time before Disney-owned Marvel characters and the Disney-owned Xenomorphs came together for an epic mashup, and Entertainment Weekly has announced this morning that Aliens vs. Avengers is coming soon!
The upcoming series from Marvel Comics comes courtesy of writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribic, and Entertainment Weekly has shared cover art and details today.
Here’s the official synopsis from Marvel Comics…
“It’s all led to this: Xenomorphs reach Earth! The perfect organism meets a planet of superhumans. Who will be first to fall?”
“I’ve never worked on a licensed or ‘non-superhero’ property the entire time I’ve been at Marvel, so when all of this came together almost two years ago, I kind of jumped at the opportunity,” Jonathan Hickman tells EW. “I love the Aliens universe and the mythology, and obviously just how atmospherically...
The upcoming series from Marvel Comics comes courtesy of writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribic, and Entertainment Weekly has shared cover art and details today.
Here’s the official synopsis from Marvel Comics…
“It’s all led to this: Xenomorphs reach Earth! The perfect organism meets a planet of superhumans. Who will be first to fall?”
“I’ve never worked on a licensed or ‘non-superhero’ property the entire time I’ve been at Marvel, so when all of this came together almost two years ago, I kind of jumped at the opportunity,” Jonathan Hickman tells EW. “I love the Aliens universe and the mythology, and obviously just how atmospherically...
- 4/18/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
Back in the ’90s, the original X-Men: The Animated Series gained a following precisely because it could translate the tangled soap-opera storylines from the comic franchise into compelling, but easily digestible chunks. X-Men ’97 continues this tradition, but for a very different audience. Where only big nerds knew about Gambit or Deadpool in the ’90s, now they’re household names.
And yet, X-Men ’97 goes even deeper, filling the screen with deep-cut Marvel characters from both the world of mutants and the cosmos. If you want to put some names and backstories to some of these faces, here’s a guide to all the cameos and major character returns in the show’s sixth episode, “Lifedeath Part 2.”
Credit: Marvel Studios Professor Charles Xavier
Okay, most people reading this article know who Charles Xavier is. One of the most powerful mutant telepaths in existence, Xavier...
Back in the ’90s, the original X-Men: The Animated Series gained a following precisely because it could translate the tangled soap-opera storylines from the comic franchise into compelling, but easily digestible chunks. X-Men ’97 continues this tradition, but for a very different audience. Where only big nerds knew about Gambit or Deadpool in the ’90s, now they’re household names.
And yet, X-Men ’97 goes even deeper, filling the screen with deep-cut Marvel characters from both the world of mutants and the cosmos. If you want to put some names and backstories to some of these faces, here’s a guide to all the cameos and major character returns in the show’s sixth episode, “Lifedeath Part 2.”
Credit: Marvel Studios Professor Charles Xavier
Okay, most people reading this article know who Charles Xavier is. One of the most powerful mutant telepaths in existence, Xavier...
- 4/17/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Michael Douglas is a prominent figure in the MCU, known for his portrayal of Hank Pym, one of Marvel’s memorable Ant-Men. He has appeared in three ‘Ant-Man’ movies and made a brief appearance in ‘Endgame.’
However, Douglas has expressed a desire for his character’s demise for some time now. During an appearance on ‘The View’ to promote his new Apple TV+ historical drama series ‘Franklin,’ he disclosed that he wanted his character to die in the third installment, primarily to explore the potential of special effects.
[Getting killed off] actually was my request for the third one. I said I’d like to have a serious [death], with all these great special effects. There’s got to be some fantastic way where I can shrink to an ant size and explode, whatever it is. I want to use all those effects. But, that was on the last one. Now, I don’t...
However, Douglas has expressed a desire for his character’s demise for some time now. During an appearance on ‘The View’ to promote his new Apple TV+ historical drama series ‘Franklin,’ he disclosed that he wanted his character to die in the third installment, primarily to explore the potential of special effects.
[Getting killed off] actually was my request for the third one. I said I’d like to have a serious [death], with all these great special effects. There’s got to be some fantastic way where I can shrink to an ant size and explode, whatever it is. I want to use all those effects. But, that was on the last one. Now, I don’t...
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Michael Douglas has quite a presence in the MCU. His name is currently assigned to Hank Pym one of the most memorable Ant-Men in the history of Marvel comics. Currently, Douglas has played the role in 3 ‘Ant-Man’ installments and briefly appeared in ‘Endgame.’ But as it turns out, the actor has had a death wish for his character for quite a while now.
He recently appeared on ‘The View’ to promote his new Apple TV+ historical drama series ‘Franklin,’ and revealed that he wanted his character to die in the third installment, mostly because it would have been cool to utilize those special effects.
[Getting killed off] actually was my request for the third one. I said I’d like to have a serious [death], with all these great special effects. There’s got to be some fantastic way where I can shrink to an ant size and explode, whatever it is. I want to use all those effects.
He recently appeared on ‘The View’ to promote his new Apple TV+ historical drama series ‘Franklin,’ and revealed that he wanted his character to die in the third installment, mostly because it would have been cool to utilize those special effects.
[Getting killed off] actually was my request for the third one. I said I’d like to have a serious [death], with all these great special effects. There’s got to be some fantastic way where I can shrink to an ant size and explode, whatever it is. I want to use all those effects.
- 4/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Post Avengers: Endgame, Kevin Feige committed to more projects than he has ever been in the MCU. In addition to developing theatrical films. he also had to develop MCU shows that told their own story but later tied into the overall universe. Among the new heroes that the studio established in Phase 4 was Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan.
Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/ Ms. Marvel in Ms. Marvel
The Captain Marvel superfan charmed audiences who were appreciative of the nuanced exploration of the Pakistani-Muslim superhero. However, bringing the superhero into the MCU also meant some sacrifice had to be made as Feige was revealed to be behind controversial the death of Kamala Khan in a recent comic run.
Kevin Feige Had a Hand in Kamala Khan’s Recent Controversial Comics Death
Kamala Khan’s death in The Amazing Spider-Man #26 shocked fans for all the wrong reasons
Comic readers were subjected...
Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/ Ms. Marvel in Ms. Marvel
The Captain Marvel superfan charmed audiences who were appreciative of the nuanced exploration of the Pakistani-Muslim superhero. However, bringing the superhero into the MCU also meant some sacrifice had to be made as Feige was revealed to be behind controversial the death of Kamala Khan in a recent comic run.
Kevin Feige Had a Hand in Kamala Khan’s Recent Controversial Comics Death
Kamala Khan’s death in The Amazing Spider-Man #26 shocked fans for all the wrong reasons
Comic readers were subjected...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel is a movie star. "The Marvels" has been cited as another sign of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's fall from dominance, but everyone loves young actor Iman Vellani as this spunky heroine. /Film even named Kamala the best movie hero of 2023 and proclaimed her the future of the MCU.
Of course, Kamala comes from Marvel Comics and was co-created by G. Willow Wilson, Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, Adrian Alphona, and Jamie McKelvie. The comics made a bizarre move of synergy in 2023; between Kamala's Disney+ show "Ms. Marvel" and the theatrical run of "The Marvels," she heroically dies in "Amazing Spider-Man" #26 (by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.), published in May 2023.
Wells' "Amazing Spider-Man" isn't exactly a fan-favorite (the stink of breaking up Peter and Mj has carried across his run) and this was a low point. It was the cheapest of cheap melodrama and Kamala perished while pulling guest star duty.
Of course, Kamala comes from Marvel Comics and was co-created by G. Willow Wilson, Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, Adrian Alphona, and Jamie McKelvie. The comics made a bizarre move of synergy in 2023; between Kamala's Disney+ show "Ms. Marvel" and the theatrical run of "The Marvels," she heroically dies in "Amazing Spider-Man" #26 (by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.), published in May 2023.
Wells' "Amazing Spider-Man" isn't exactly a fan-favorite (the stink of breaking up Peter and Mj has carried across his run) and this was a low point. It was the cheapest of cheap melodrama and Kamala perished while pulling guest star duty.
- 4/17/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
X-Men ’97 has adapted some of the best storylines from the X-Men comics, bringing in a host of fan-favorite characters to the show and teasing a few more. Most recently, the show aired one of its most tragic episodes, depicting an assault on Genosha that left more than a few high-profile mutants, including two X-Men, dead.
X-Men ’97
The teaser that Marvel released in the wake of the episode, and an interview with lead director Jake Castorena have put the focus on what is to come after the massacre in Genosha, pointing toward the wider superhero community coming to aid the X-Men, In an interview with Screen Rant, Castoerena has talked about the cameos that fans can expect, including the one explicitly teased in the teaser for the remaining season that Marvel released.
Jake Castorena indicated what future episodes of X-Men ’97 will look like
Captain America in X-Men ’97...
X-Men ’97
The teaser that Marvel released in the wake of the episode, and an interview with lead director Jake Castorena have put the focus on what is to come after the massacre in Genosha, pointing toward the wider superhero community coming to aid the X-Men, In an interview with Screen Rant, Castoerena has talked about the cameos that fans can expect, including the one explicitly teased in the teaser for the remaining season that Marvel released.
Jake Castorena indicated what future episodes of X-Men ’97 will look like
Captain America in X-Men ’97...
- 4/16/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97
It is safe to say that Cyclops has personally been through a lot in X-Men ’97 so far. From losing the leadership of the X-Men to none other than Magneto, finding out that the mother of his child was the plot of a clon-swap conspiracy, and loading his child the day after he is born to the future, Scott Summers is just not having a good time at all.
Cyclops in X-Men ’97
It must also be noted, that following the attack on Genosha, Scott Summers witnessed one of the most harrowing attacks on a mutant population, but also lost the mother of his child. That, only rounds up what the characters know has happened to him, completely in the dark about the fact that Jean Grey, the actual Jean Grey, kissed Logan and decided to hide it. All this has taken quite a toll on Scott,...
It is safe to say that Cyclops has personally been through a lot in X-Men ’97 so far. From losing the leadership of the X-Men to none other than Magneto, finding out that the mother of his child was the plot of a clon-swap conspiracy, and loading his child the day after he is born to the future, Scott Summers is just not having a good time at all.
Cyclops in X-Men ’97
It must also be noted, that following the attack on Genosha, Scott Summers witnessed one of the most harrowing attacks on a mutant population, but also lost the mother of his child. That, only rounds up what the characters know has happened to him, completely in the dark about the fact that Jean Grey, the actual Jean Grey, kissed Logan and decided to hide it. All this has taken quite a toll on Scott,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
2023 was a difficult year for Disney. It was the first year in recent times that the company did not have a billion-dollar movie at the box office. All of its major projects flopped (when you take into account expectations), especially MCU projects, with ‘The Marvels’ seeing record-breaking failure, being the first MCU movie not to cross the $100 million threshold at the domestic box office.
Led by this, Iger announced months ago that the studio would be changing its strategy. Focusing on less content output, he also wants to focus on sure hits, meaning that some rumored projects are no longer in development. Recently, the rumors were that the planned ‘Captain Marvel’ and ‘Ant-Man’ installments were canceled.
All of this will inevitably have effect on their workforce, and luckily, currently, it affects only a small number of employees.
Marvel recently laid off 15 employees across Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios...
Led by this, Iger announced months ago that the studio would be changing its strategy. Focusing on less content output, he also wants to focus on sure hits, meaning that some rumored projects are no longer in development. Recently, the rumors were that the planned ‘Captain Marvel’ and ‘Ant-Man’ installments were canceled.
All of this will inevitably have effect on their workforce, and luckily, currently, it affects only a small number of employees.
Marvel recently laid off 15 employees across Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios...
- 4/16/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
In 2023, Disney faced challenges as it didn’t have any billion-dollar movies at the box office for the first time in recent years. Most of its major projects, especially those in the MCU, failed to meet expectations. ‘The Marvels’ notably underperformed, becoming the first MCU film to not reach $100 million domestically.
In response, Iger announced changes to the studio’s strategy, opting for fewer releases and prioritizing guaranteed successes. This led to the cancellation of some rumored projects, including planned ‘Captain Marvel’ and ‘Ant-Man’ installments.
These changes are likely to impact their workforce, but fortunately, for now, only a small number of employees are affected. Marvel recently laid off 15 employees across Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios in Burbank, mainly junior staff in production and development. This is due to Marvel reassessing and reducing their upcoming slate, coinciding with Marvel Studios having only one feature release this year,...
In response, Iger announced changes to the studio’s strategy, opting for fewer releases and prioritizing guaranteed successes. This led to the cancellation of some rumored projects, including planned ‘Captain Marvel’ and ‘Ant-Man’ installments.
These changes are likely to impact their workforce, but fortunately, for now, only a small number of employees are affected. Marvel recently laid off 15 employees across Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios in Burbank, mainly junior staff in production and development. This is due to Marvel reassessing and reducing their upcoming slate, coinciding with Marvel Studios having only one feature release this year,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Exclusive: Djimon Hounsou, the actor known for his Academy Award-nominated performances in Ed Zwick’s Blood Diamond and Jim Sheridan’s In America, has signed with Buchwald for representation.
Most recently, Hounsou has been seen starring opposite David Harbour and Orlando Bloom in Sony’s Gran Turismo, based on the hit video games, as well as Zack Snyder’s Netflix space opera Rebel Moon, which will have its second installment debut on April 19. On June 28, he’ll be seen starring alongside Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn in Paramount’s A Quiet Place: Day One from filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, reprising his role of Henri from 2020’s A Quiet Place Part II.
Breaking out with his starring role in Steven Spielberg’s 1997 drama Amistad, which earned him both a Golden Globe nomination and an NAACP Image Award, Hounsou subsequently went on to star in the films Gladiator, Constantine, and The Island, among others.
Most recently, Hounsou has been seen starring opposite David Harbour and Orlando Bloom in Sony’s Gran Turismo, based on the hit video games, as well as Zack Snyder’s Netflix space opera Rebel Moon, which will have its second installment debut on April 19. On June 28, he’ll be seen starring alongside Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn in Paramount’s A Quiet Place: Day One from filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, reprising his role of Henri from 2020’s A Quiet Place Part II.
Breaking out with his starring role in Steven Spielberg’s 1997 drama Amistad, which earned him both a Golden Globe nomination and an NAACP Image Award, Hounsou subsequently went on to star in the films Gladiator, Constantine, and The Island, among others.
- 4/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Queen Rock Montreal’ with IMAX Enhanced sound comes to Disney+ in May, followed by nearly 20 Marvel films that will incorporate the tecnology.
Disney+ wants to bring the power of IMAX to your home screens. The streamer has announced that starting May 15, it will begin offering select titles with IMAX Enhanced sound, a dynamic experience offering the highest fidelity for superior listening. The announcement marks Disney’s latest move to improve its streaming platform and is designed to get the company one step closer to becoming the “ultimate streaming destination” that company CEO Bob Iger believes Disney+ can be.
The “Queen Rock Montreal” concert movie will be the first to use IMAX Enhanced sound technology. Disney+ will also upgrade 18 Marvel films to work with IMAX Enhanced Sound. The sound experience can be enjoyed on a wide range of devices, including those manufactured by Sony, Hisense, Sharp, and more. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.
Disney+ wants to bring the power of IMAX to your home screens. The streamer has announced that starting May 15, it will begin offering select titles with IMAX Enhanced sound, a dynamic experience offering the highest fidelity for superior listening. The announcement marks Disney’s latest move to improve its streaming platform and is designed to get the company one step closer to becoming the “ultimate streaming destination” that company CEO Bob Iger believes Disney+ can be.
The “Queen Rock Montreal” concert movie will be the first to use IMAX Enhanced sound technology. Disney+ will also upgrade 18 Marvel films to work with IMAX Enhanced Sound. The sound experience can be enjoyed on a wide range of devices, including those manufactured by Sony, Hisense, Sharp, and more. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.
- 4/15/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Unlike their golden run on the big screen till phase 3, Marvel didn’t quite replicate its huge success on the small screen, with most of the Disney Plus MCU shows earning less-than-stellar reception. While fans have complained about MCU’s recent catalog being bloated following the abundance of TV shows, Marvel has also abandoned an overwhelming number of TV shows over the years.
This involves several renowned superheroes, including a Captain Britain show, which was greenlit long before the rise of Disney Plus and MCU TV shows.
Captain Britain
Captain Britain | Marvel Comics
Back in 2016, rumors regarding a Captain Britain show being in the early stages of development emerged. Poster artist Clara McAvoy claimed she was being paid to do a promo poster for it, assuring fans an official announcement might be heading our way in early 2017 or late 2016. Unfortunately, it never happened, leading many to speculate Marvel might have put the kibosh on it.
This involves several renowned superheroes, including a Captain Britain show, which was greenlit long before the rise of Disney Plus and MCU TV shows.
Captain Britain
Captain Britain | Marvel Comics
Back in 2016, rumors regarding a Captain Britain show being in the early stages of development emerged. Poster artist Clara McAvoy claimed she was being paid to do a promo poster for it, assuring fans an official announcement might be heading our way in early 2017 or late 2016. Unfortunately, it never happened, leading many to speculate Marvel might have put the kibosh on it.
- 4/15/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, Queen Rock Montreal will make its global streaming premiere on May 15 on Disney+ as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS.
It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favorite Marvel films that will immerse subscribers in the action like never before. The announcement was made today by Disney+, IMAX Corporation, and DTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc.
Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of every heart-pounding moment of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the world’s most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers.
Queen Rock Montreal presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were...
It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favorite Marvel films that will immerse subscribers in the action like never before. The announcement was made today by Disney+, IMAX Corporation, and DTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc.
Subscribers on IMAX Enhanced certified devices will be able to feel the full dynamic range of every heart-pounding moment of the digitally remastered concert film, which captures the world’s most iconic rock band at the very peak of their live powers.
Queen Rock Montreal presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were...
- 4/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Prime Video’s adaption of the Fallout game franchise is looking like a hit.
The first season of the sci-fi action-comedy has opened this week to a 92 percent average positive review score on Rotten Tomatoes (which is just shy of HBO’s post-apocalyptic video game adaptation, The Last of Us). The first season — which seems very likely to earn a speedy renewal — has been a five-year labor of love from showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Captain Marvel) and Graham Wagner (Silicon Valley) who, along with executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, have brought the game’s world of a Wild West wasteland to life.
The secret to the show’s success seems to be successfully capturing the game franchise’s tricky balance of drama, graphic violence and off-beat humor — something plenty of Western projects have tried and failed to do the in the past (remember Will Smith’s Wild Wild West?...
The first season of the sci-fi action-comedy has opened this week to a 92 percent average positive review score on Rotten Tomatoes (which is just shy of HBO’s post-apocalyptic video game adaptation, The Last of Us). The first season — which seems very likely to earn a speedy renewal — has been a five-year labor of love from showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Captain Marvel) and Graham Wagner (Silicon Valley) who, along with executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, have brought the game’s world of a Wild West wasteland to life.
The secret to the show’s success seems to be successfully capturing the game franchise’s tricky balance of drama, graphic violence and off-beat humor — something plenty of Western projects have tried and failed to do the in the past (remember Will Smith’s Wild Wild West?...
- 4/12/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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