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The Russos reveal why Black Panther was the first hero to return in Avengers: Endgame

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Anthony and Joe Russo, the directors of Avengers: Endgame, have revealed why Black Panther was the first hero to return from Thanos’ snap. One of the major moments of Avengers: Endgame was when all of the heroes who had perished due to Thanos’ deeds returned to fight the climactic battle. The first hero on the […]

The Russos reveal how they were approached to direct Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame

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Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, have revealed how they were approached to helm the two movies. With Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame now in the bank, it’s safe to say that the Russo brothers have directed two of the biggest movies ever, impressing many by […]

Avengers: Endgame writer confirms that Thanos’ blade is stronger than vibranium

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Thanks to Christopher Markus, the co-writer of Avengers: Endgame, we now have confirmation that Thanos’ blade is stronger than vibranium. Those familiar with the MCU know that the strongest metal on earth is vibranium, a material we have learned is near indestructible and perfect for Captain American’s shield. However, in Endgame, the shield was broken […]

Avengers: Endgame directors clarify how Captain America returned to the present

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Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of Avengers: Endgame, have clarified how Captain America returned to the present at the end of the movie. With all the time travel woven into the very fabric of Endgame‘s plot, some members of the audience might not be entirely clear on how Captain America was able to return […]

Disney’s Deadpool doesn’t need to be R-rated, says Deadpool 2 director David Leitch

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David Leith, director of Deadpool 2, says that Disney’s Deadpool doesn’t need to be R-rated to work. Now that Deadpool belongs to Disney, many people are wondering if the franchise will retain its R rating. We don’t know anything concrete at this point or when we can expect a new film but does it matter […]

Disney’s Bob Iger reiterates that X-Men, Fantastic Four and Deadpool are “part of Marvel Studios”

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Since the historic merger between between the Walt Disney Company and 20th Century Fox, the one question fans have been asking is if Fox’s Marvel characters will be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During Disney’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger reiterated that the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool are “part of Marvel Studios”, […]

Kevin Feige pushed for Avengers: Endgame not to be Infinity War – Part 2

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Writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely say that Marvel Studios boss, Kevin Feige, didn’t want Avengers: Endgame to be Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2. As many fans will remember, initially Avengers: Endgame was going to simply be Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2 before undergoing a change. However, Marvel decided instead to make it […]

Avengers: Endgame producer says it was always Marvel’s goal to make the biggest movie of all time

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Trinh Tran, an executive producer on Avengers: Endgame, says that it was always Marvel’s ambition and goal to make the biggest movie in the world. Looking at the Marvel Cinematic Universe now, the trajectory all makes sense, but back in the early years of the MCU, was the studio really thinking that one day they […]

Chace Crawford explains why he wasn’t allowed to screen test for Captain America

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Actor Chace Crawford nearly screen-tested for the role of Captain America before being told that he wasn’t allowed to. The role of Captain America has become a huge one in recent movie history, of course going to Chris Evans. Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford was once in the running for the role himself but he […]

ABC and Marvel developing “mostly” brand new female superhero series

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With Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. set to come to an end next year, ABC has announced that it is in active talks with Marvel Television to extend their relationship with a “mostly” new female-focussed superhero series. “I have spoken to Marvel and we are in active talks about one project in particular,” ABC Entertainment president Karey […]