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Avengers: Endgame writers say “timing” was why TV characters like the Defenders weren’t involved

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Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the writers of Avengers: Endgame, say that TV marvel characters didn’t show up in the movies because of timing difficulties.Avengers: Endgame was packed to the brim with superheroes, bringing forth a whole host of warriors to the battleground for the climactic fight against Thanos. The notable exceptions, of course, were […]

Avengers writers believe Chris Evans returning as Cap could hurt Endgame

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In Avengers: Endgame, a number of heroes said goodbye in one way or another including Chris Evan’s Captain America after he gave his shield to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson aka The Falcon. However, Endgame’s writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely believe Marvel shouldn’t bring Chris Evans back in the future as it could potentially hurt Avengers: […]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Ranked

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Chris Cooper ranks the Marvel Cinematic Universe… The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is now at twelve films. It’s huge, with connecting story lines and teases stretching out for years to come. Ant-Man marks the end of Marvel’s ‘Phase Two’, with ‘Phase Three’ kicking off with Captain America: Civil War next year. You know how the internet […]

Tim Roth says the Abomination was considered for Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Despite The Incredible Hulk not being as well received as some of Marvel Studios’ movies, it seems that the villain was considered to make another appearance in Avengers; Age of Ultron. In an interview with Crave Online to promote his new movie Selma, Tim Roth was asked about his role as the Abomination and if […]

Netflix and Marvel renew Daredevil for second season

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The first season of Daredevil hasn’t been on Netflix for two weeks yet, but the overwhelmingly positive response to it has prompted Marvel and Netflix to announce that it will be receiving a second season next year. Joyous times for those who binged it over the first weekend (guilty), and want to see of the […]

The Punisher’s Ben Barnes has spoken to Marvel Studios about a superhero role

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Ben Barnes, who was one of the stars of The Punisher, says he has spoken to Marvel Studios about a possible movie role.It is not unheard of for actors to play multiple Marvel characters and it sounds like Ben Barnes is hoping he might be next to do so. The actor has finished playing Jigsaw […]

Chris Evans accidentally ruined the ending of Avengers: Endgame for Anthony Mackie

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In a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Captain America himself Chris Evans revealed a scenario where he ruined the ending of Avengers: Endgame regarding how his character was getting a send-off in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for The Falcon actor Anthony Mackie.“While we were filming in Atlanta, I had a few people […]

Michael Douglas confirms Hank Pym will return for Ant-Man 3

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Days after the official announcement that Peyton Reed has signed on to direct the third instalment in the Ant-Man franchise, Hank Pym actor Michael Douglas has confirmed he will be returning and expects to begin his principal photography in January 2021.“The Marvel world has really been a blast!” the actor stated during an interview with Collider. […]

Marvel’s Hawkeye TV series will explore Clint Barton’s past

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We know that Marvel Studios’ upcoming Hawkeye series is going to introduce the character of Kate Bishop as the protege of Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton, but it seems that the show is also going to take the opportunity to delve into the past of the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned Avenger.“I chose that one specifically because we […]