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We can add another name to the Black Widow director shortlist

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Having allegedly met with over 65 candidates, it was reported last month that Marvel Studios had narrowed its director shortlist for the planned Black Widow movie to three candidates in Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome), Amma Assante (Belle) and Maggie Betts (Novitiate). Well, it seems we may be able to add a fourth name to that list now, […]

The Wasp joins the fight in Marvel Contest of Champions

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With Ant-Man and the Wasp arriving in North American theaters, Kabam has announced that Hope Van Dyne – a.k.a. The Wasp – is now available to players of Marvel Contest of Champions. Check out The Wasp’s special moves video, bio and stats and abilities here… SEE ALSO: Read our ★★★★ review of Ant-Man and the Wasp here […]

New concept art from Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War arrives online

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A new batch of concept art has arrived online for Avengers: Infinity War which gives us a look at early and alternate designs for Thanos’ attack on the Asgardian refugee ship, Thor, Rocket and Groot’s visit to Nidavellir, the destruction of Knowhere, the brutal torture of Nebula, the attack on New York, and more; check […]

Michael Douglas has given his explanation for Marvel’s enormous success

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Ant-Man and the Wasp’s Michael Douglas has given his thoughts on what has made the Marvel Cinematic Universe so successful. Legendary actor Michael Douglas will be reprising his role as Hank Pym in the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp, performing in support of the film’s two leads Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly. The film is […]

The Punisher showrunner explains why he prefers 13 episode seasons to 10

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Steve Lightfoot, the showrunner for The Punisher, has explained why he prefers a season of 13 episodes as opposed to 10. The Netflix Marvel properties have consistently come under criticism for the same reasoning, with many people believing that the seasons contain too many episodes (13) for the amount of story the shows have to […]

Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp tracking $155 million worldwide opening

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The latest chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe begins its global roll out this week as Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp arrives in North America, along with around half of the international markets. Deadline is reporting that the Peyton Reed-directed sequel is expected to gross around $155 million worldwide this weekend, with a domestic haul […]

Hot Toys reveals its Ant-Man and the Wasp Cosbaby Bobble-Heads

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After unveiling its Movie Masterpiece Series figures for Ant-Man and The Wasp, Hot Toys has released a batch of promotional images for its Cosbaby Bobble-Head series for the upcoming Marvel superhero sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp which includes Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Ant-Man on a Flying Ant; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Read our ★★★★ review of […]

Marvel’s Kevin Feige on Black Panther Oscar chances

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Not only was Marvel Studios’ Black Panther a huge critical and commercial success, but the Ryan Coogler-directed blockbuster is also been hailed as a landmark film in terms of representation. So, could any of this success translate into Oscar glory – particularly when the Academy seems so against recognising the superhero genre? Marvel’s chief Kevin […]

Marvel’s Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 12 Review – ‘Can’t Front On Me’

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Liam Hoofe reviews the penultimate episode of Marvel’s Luke Cage season 2… Tensions spill over and everything comes to a head in the penultimate episode of Luke Cage season 2. While it has not been without its moments, Luke Cage season 2 has, for the most part, been a fairly enjoyable follow-up for Harlem’s favourite […]