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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 Comics announces San Diego Comic-Con schedule

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With the San Diego Comic-Con fast approaching, Marvel has announced its various comic book panels for the convention; check out the full schedule here… MARVEL: Making Comics the Marvel Way Thursday 7/19/18, 12:00pm-1:00pm Room 25ABC Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Talent Scout Rickey Purdin join a multitude of Mighty Marvel Guests to take you behind-the-scenes and show you how a […]

Ryan Reynolds shot the Deadpool test footage the same weekend Green Lantern released

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Ryan Reynolds apparently filmed the Deadpool test footage on the same weekend that his Green Lantern movie opened in cinemas. Reynolds has had an interesting history with superhero movies; he, of course, is well known for his role as Deadpool today but has also starred as DC’s Green Lantern. Most fans will be well aware […]

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 […]