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Hayley Atwell talks fan-theories that Peggy Carter is Tony Stark’s mother

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One of the wilder fan theories from the Marvel Cinematic Universe fanbase is that Peggy Carter is, in fact, the mother of Tony Stark due to her relationship with Howard Stark. It would certainly be a unique reason for Iron Man and Captain America to turn into enemies for Captain America: Civil War… In an […]

Kevin Feige thinks Spider-Man 2 is “one of the best superhero movies ever”

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With Spider-Man joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, discussions about the character have been the number one topic of conversation for Kevin Feige. But it seems as though the Marvel head honcho is on the same page as most of the Internet in his preference of Spider-Man movies. “Right now, it’s all about producing the new stand-alone […]

Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1 and Part 2 to be filmed entirely in IMAX, screenwriters confirmed

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Following word that Captain America: Civil War has started filming with a massive roll-call of actors, more Marvel news has been forthcoming today, with the announcement that both parts of Avengers: Infinity War will be filmed entirely in IMAX. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo stated, “The intent with the Infinity War films is to bring […]

Daredevil Episode 1: Into the Ring – Review

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Luke Owen reviews the first episode of Marvel’s Daredevil… It’s not only our first step on the road to The Defenders, but this first episode of Daredevil – a collaboration between Marvel and Netflix – also gives us our first glimpse into this new pocket of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Showrunner Steven DeKnight and Kevin Feige promised […]

Kenneth Branagh talks working on Thor and returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Many felt it was a match made in heaven when Kenneth Branagh was brought on to direct Thor way back during Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it was only a one shot deal. According to the director, Marvel wanted to go into production of its sequel Thor: The Dark World too quickly, […]

Avengers: Age of Ultron opens to record-breaking international debut on Wednesday

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Early indications from the international opening day for Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron have the film already breaking records. The superhero sequel opened in 11 foreign markets on Wednesday, claiming first place  in each of those markets and grossing an estimated $9.5 million on its first day. France saw the biggest opening with $2.7 million, […]

Avengers: Age of Ultron storms to $44.8 million in opening two days in international markets

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After we reported yesterday the news that Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron opened to $9.5 million, updated figures have come in following its roll out in various other international markets on Thursday, including the UK, and the sequel has continued to break box-office records across the globe. As of close of business last night, the […]

How will Scarlet Witch’s visions play into Avengers: Infinity War?

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One of the lingering question following Avengers: Age of Ultron is – what did Scarlet Witch’s visions mean? Did Iron Man really see a future with dead Avengers? And what did Thor’s dream mean for his next adventure Thor: Ragnarok? How much of this will play into Avengers: Infinity War? One person who seems to […]