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Black Panther is just the beginning of a more diverse Marvel Cinematic Universe, says Kevin Feige

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2018 was a landmark year for Marvel Studios; not only did it mark the tenth anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it also saw the release of the studio’s first superhero movie not to centre on a white male with Black Panther, as well as the first to see a female character share top billing […]

The Worst Movie Action Sequences of 2018

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Harrison Abbott on the worst movie action sequences of 2018… With the imminent arrival of January 1st, it’s worth reflecting on all the different ways that we, as a society, celebrate the New Year. Some usher in the commencement of a fresh calendar by participating in lively social events and extravagant parties. Others indulge in […]

Ranking All of 2018’s Superhero Movies

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Liam Hoofe rounds up what has been an exceptional year for the superhero genre…By this point, saying that a year is a marquee year for superhero films feels a little redundant. The genre has established itself as the most financially bankable in all of cinema, and it feels as though barely a month goes by […]

The Skrulls take centre stage with Marvel variant covers

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Before their big screen debut in Captain Marvel next year, The Skrulls are set to grace a selection of Marvel comic books in February as the publisher celebrates the shape-shifting alien race with a series of variant covers across 22 titles. Here’s a look at seven of the covers – click on any for hi-res […]

Michael B. Jordan on Black Panther’s Oscar chances

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While it would certainly have been a strong contender for the now-postponed Academy Award for Achievement in Popular Film, Black Panther still has ambitions of success at the Oscars this coming February, with Marvel Studios recently launching its ‘For Your Consideration’ campaign for the superhero blockbuster.Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, who described Black Panther as […]

Preview of Black Panther vs. Deadpool #2

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Marvel’s Black Panther vs. Deadpool continues this Wednesday with the release of the second issue; check out a preview here…DEADPOOL ON THE HUNT! Deadpool’s carving a path through the Wakandan wilderness on the hunt for Vibranium! And his missing right arm! The Black Panther proooobably should be watching him. But T’Challa’s mind is distracted with the […]

Ryan Coogler comments on the pressure of making Black Panther 2

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There naturally comes a lot of pressure with making a sequel to one of the highest grossing films in history but Ryan Coogler seems to be handling it just fine.Black Panther was a massive success, especially in the US, where the film actually earned more money than Avengers: Infinity War. Black Panther 2 is now, […]

How Marvel is setting up the future of the MCU

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George Chrysostomou on how the future of the MCU is being set up…What was once a pipe dream in the mind of a competent producer has become a unprecedentedly successful shared cinematic universe, tying in movies and TV into a coherent world of characters and locations. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, as it has come to […]

Preview of Black Panther vs. Deadpool #1

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The King of Wakanda and the Merc with a Mouth clash this coming week as Marvel launches the new limited series Black Panther vs. Deadpool, and we’ve got a preview of the first issue for you here; take a look…Deadpool’s teamed up with, taken down or taken a beating from just about every hero in the […]