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The Biggest Takeaways From Marvel’s Loki (And Where They Might Lead)

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Hasitha Fernando on the biggest takeaways from Marvel’s Loki and what they might mean for the MCU going forward… Of the three MCU TV shows that have debuted on Disney+, Loki was undoubtedly the one that had the most significant impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward. Capitalizing on Tom Hiddleston’s innate charm and […]

Director Alan Taylor opens up about the challenges of making Thor: The Dark World, says he has a different cut

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For as much praise as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has received, the brand has seen a number of missteps in the eyes of fans, with many looking at 2013’s Thor: The Dark World as one of the weakest entries in the superhero franchise – and it seems no one felt this harder than the film’s […]

Moon Knight set video shows Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector leaping into action

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Following this weekend’s reported leaks showcasing Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector in full costume from Moon Knight, a video has now arrived online from the Budapest set of the Marvel Studios TV series which shows the actor (or his stunt double) leaping into action; see for yourself here… And, if you’d missed the earlier leaks, here’s […]

James Gunn hints at killing off team members in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

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With The Suicide Squad now out in the wild and HBO Max spinoff series Peacemaker in post-production, director James Gunn will soon be heading back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to round out his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with Vol. 3. Given the family friendly nature of the MCU, we’re certainly not going to […]

Marvel’s Shang-Chi tracking lowest MCU opening weekend, new images released

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Although restrictions have been gradually lifting around the world, rising concerns over the Delta variant have seen cinema audiences taking a hit these past few weeks and while several studios are starting to tinker with release dates, Disney seems intent on pushing ahead with its plans to release Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of […]

What If…? producer confirms Marvel is planning more animated series

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After dominating live-action film and television, Marvel Studios is now looking to take over animation. Following the premiere of the new series What If…?, producer Brad Winderbaum has told Variety that this is just the start for MCU’s venture into animation. “We realized that there’s a lot of cool avenues you can explore with animation,” says […]

New poster and TV spots for Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

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Marvel have released another couple of TV spots for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, along with an international poster for the Phase Four blockbuster; take a look here… SEE ALSO: New footage revealed in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings TV spots Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is […]

Russell T. Davies slams Disney for “pathetic” and “craven” bisexuality reveal in Marvel’s Loki

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Russell T. Davies, the former Doctor Who showrunner and creator of It’s a Sin and Queer as Folk, has slammed Marvel’s Loki series for its portrayal of bisexuality. “I think huge, clanging warning bells are ringing as the giants rise up with Netflix and Disney Plus especially,” Davies said during a recent panel on the state of queer […]

Brie Larson says The Marvels set is like her “own private Disneyland”

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While Phase Four of Marvel’s giant superhero jigsaw continues to gather pace, one of the Infinity Saga’s heroes is gearing up for her return to action, with Captain Marvel sequel The Marvels currently filming in London, Brie Larson has been talking about how the filming process makes it feel like she has her “own private […]

Marvel’s What If…? – Season 1 Episode 1 Review

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Martin Carr review the premiere episode of Marvel’s What If…? Breaking new ground on your first animated series is one thing, shaping it around a preposition which offers infinite possibilities with no concrete resolutions is quite another. However, that is the route Marvel has decided to take with the new series Marvel’s What If…?. That […]