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Why won’t Marvel take their heroes seriously?

November 6, 2016 by Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras asks why Marvel won’t take their heroes seriously… Humor as a defense mechanism. It’s something that used to be reserved for certain characters in comic books and comic book movies. Robert Downey Jr. took inspiration for Mark Millar’s legendary Ultimates series and made Tony Stark a guy who didn’t take life too seriously. This […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles and Opinions, Movies Tagged With: Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man

Doctor Strange IMAX Preview Footage Report

October 11, 2016 by Emma Withington

With Doctor Strange set for release on Tuesday October 25th, we were given the chance to check out a fifteen minute IMAX preview of select footage from Marvel’s fourteenth addition to the cinematic universe! Here’s Emma Withington’s report… ‘Expand your mind’ In 2013, the first 9 minutes of the film Star Trek into Darkness was offered up […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Emma Withington, Movies Tagged With: Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel’s Doctor Strange hits $325 million worldwide

November 6, 2016 by Gary Collinson

With early estimates for this weekend’s box office takings coming in, it’s being reported that Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster Doctor Strange has enjoyed an $85 million opening at the North American box office, falling just short of Thor: The Dark World’s $85.7 million November debut back in 2013. Internationally, Doctor Strange has added $118.7 million […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Doctor Strange tracking $55-$75 million domestic opening weekend, new characters featurette released

October 13, 2016 by Gary Collinson

There’s less than a fortnight to go until Doctor Strange opens here in the UK, but our friends across the Pond will have to wait until November 4th before they get to see Benedict Cumberbatch as the Sorcerer Supreme in Marvel’s latest superhero franchise. Deadline is reporting that with advance tickets going on sale this […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Stan Lee has already filmed his next four Marvel cameos

September 27, 2016 by Gary Collinson

It looks like we’ll be seeing plenty of Stan Lee during Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Kevin Feige revealing that the comic book legend has already filmed his next four cameos in the MCU. “We do not shoot random [cameos],” said Feige during Marvel’s recent Captain America: Civil War awards screening. “They’re […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Stan Lee, Thor: Ragnarok

Benedict Cumberbatch says he almost missed out on Doctor Strange role, confirms Avengers: Infinity War appearance

September 26, 2016 by Gary Collinson

In less than a month, Marvel Studios will unleash its latest superhero franchise as Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the role of the Sorcerer Supreme in Doctor Strange. However, speaking to Empire, the British actor has revealed that he almost missed out due to his commitments to a stage production of Hamlet. “[I] really did think I […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Avengers: Infinity War, Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Scott Derrickson reveals PG-13 rating for Doctor Strange, Avenger cameo rumoured

August 18, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Scott Derrickson has taken to Twitter to reveal that Doctor Strange has received a PG-13 rating, with the director having a little fun with his tweet… https://twitter.com/scottderrickson/status/764334403317149696 In case you don’t have a mirror handy, the tweet reads: “PG-13 for kaleidoscopic galactic intensity and other dimensional psychotropic violence.” SEE ALSO: Magic in Doctor Strange will […]

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Marvel’s Doctor Strange now opening three days earlier in the UK

September 7, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Some good news for UK-based Marvel fans itching to see Benedict Cumberbatch’s take on the Sorcerer Supreme, as Marvel has announced that the UK release of Doctor Strange has been brought forward three days, and will now open on these shores on Tuesday, October 25th! SEE ALSO: Dan Harmon may have accidentally revealed a surprise […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel’s Continuity Problem: Will we accept a reboot?

May 7, 2016 by Tony Black

Tony Black on Marvel’s continuity problem, and whether fans will accept a reboot… What seems like a ton of new quotes and interviews with various major Marvel players have been floating around this week as Captain America: Civil War opens in the US, and head honcho Kevin Feige has been particularly vocal. After admitting they […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tony Black Tagged With: Avengers: Infinity War, Barbara Broccoli, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, James Bond, Kevin Feige, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Skyfall, Spectre

Marvel’s Diversity Drama: Whitewashing, The Black Panther, and the fading colors of Political Correctness

May 20, 2016 by Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras on Marvel’s diversity drama… We live in a ridiculously polarizing time, and that ridiculousness is frequently on display in regards to our favorite blockbusters. Right now we’re swimming in the wake of the massive success of Captain America: Civil War; a movie that succeeded on so many levels, reinvigorating the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles and Opinions, Movies Tagged With: Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

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