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James Gunn had to fight for Michael Rooker as Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy

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One of the more entertaining aspects of Guardians of the Galaxy was the chemistry between Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), and Michael Rooker’s Yondu. Michael Rooker was the perfect blend of humor and menace, and it would be hard to picture anyone else in the role at this point. However, according to Rooker himself, it was an […]

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 confirmed to take place after the events of Avengers 4

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There has been a lot of speculation surrounding the events of Avengers 4, and what waits beyond for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Kevin Feige suggesting that we’ll see a rise in prominence for the cosmic side of the MCU. James Gunn recently revealed that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will likely be the current […]

The next slate of MCU films will be very “distinct” from the past

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Kevin Feige has revealed that the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is going to be very different from what has come before. The MCU, up until this point, has been a gargantuan effort and it’s all set to come to an end with the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. The franchise won’t end here but the […]

We have not seen the REAL Groot yet, says Vin Diesel

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Groot was one of the most lovable characters in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy. The gentle giant stole fans hearts when the movie premiered, and has continued that trend as the adorable Baby Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It seems that Groot is a creature of many faces, and Vin Diesel […]

Marvel’s Black Widow finds its villain in O-T Fagbenle

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It looks like Marvel Studios may have found its villain for the Black Widow movie, with Deadline reporting that O-T Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale, Looking) has signed on for a role in the superhero movie, which That Hashtag Show is claiming will be that of the main villain. Filmmaker Cate Shortland (Lore) is directing Black […]

Kevin Feige on why the Marvel movies don’t overlap anymore

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Way back during Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you may recall that many of the movies were taking place at the same time, and a plot-beat from one of these movies might have had its effect felt in a completely different one. However, post-Avengers, the MCU began following a more linear path. Perhaps that was […]

Avengers: Endgame tracking goes as high as $900 million, running time officially confirmed

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We’re just a few weeks out from the release of what is likely to be not only the biggest film of 2019, but one of the biggest of all time, as Marvel Studios follows up last year’s superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War with Avengers: Endgame. Last week, the film hit tracking with analysts predicting a […]

Avengers: Endgame promo posters showcase the new-look team

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You may not have heard, given that we’ve had very little in the way of marketing, but there’s a little film by the name of Avengers: Endgame coming out later this month, and – oh, who are we kidding?! Here’s the latest promotional posters for the Marvel superhero sequel which sees original Avengers Thor, Iron […]

New promotional artwork for Avengers: Endgame released

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As the relentless marketing blitz for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster continues, we’ve now a look at some new Avengers: Endgame promotional artwork thanks to the cover for Marvel Previews; SEE ALSO: Description of Avengers: Endgame footage from CinemaCon revealed SEE ALSO: Avengers: Endgame directors love the dedication to fan theories The grave course of events set in […]

Avengers: Endgame score is complete, possible final run time revealed

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Earlier this month Anthony and Joe Russo revealed that they’d locked in their edit of Avengers: Endgame, and now the filmmakers have shared another update, this time confirming that Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, and Avengers: Infinity War composer Alan Silvestri has completed the score for the hugely-anticipated Marvel superhero event. SEE ALSO: […]