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If Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Rob Lowe wants him to ask for a “gazillion dollars.” Rob Lowe’s “gazillion dollars” demand for RDJ During an appearance on Lowe’s Literally podcast, Lowe asked if Downey’s ringing phone was Marvel about an MCU return. “Not just yet,” Downey replied. Lowe then […]

When Simu Liu takes the stage to host the People’s Choice Awards next month, don’t expect any Taylor Swift jokes. It appears that the Shang-Chi actor will not be going Jo Koy’s route at the Golden Globes. Koy, who hosted this year’s ceremony, poked fun at the broadcast not constantly cutting to Swift. She apparently […]

The shadow of Wilson Fisk has loomed over Maya Lopez’s actions over the course of Echo’s first three episodes as she took the first steps to battle his criminal empire under the belief he was dead. It was not the case, though, and Fisk’s relationship with his adopted niece is put to the forefront in […]

Episode two of Echo saw Maya Lopez kick the proverbial hornet’s nest by bombing one of Wilson Fisk’s key shipping hubs in New York City, setting the stage for a major faceoff. This comes to pass in episode three as Maya is forced to contend with some of Fisk’s loyalists, with members of her family […]

Alaqua Cox, the star of the MCU’s newest Disney+ series, Echo, dropped a major American Sign Language (ASL) truth bomb. When she first went on set, she was greeted in the most heartwarming way possible. A heartwarming entrance Speaking to Variety, Cox revealed that before Echo began production, she requested that the cast and crew […]

The MCU’s upcoming Fantastic Four film has gotten some negative updates. Pedro Pascal’s potential involvement may delay its filming according to a new report. Fantastic Four filming pushed Jeff Sneider of The InSneider is reporting that Pascal has dropped out of Weapons. That film is from Zach Cregger, director of Barbarian. Coming up in February, […]

The season premiere of Echo didn’t waste time introducing viewers to Maya Lopez, her backstory, and the events that led up to her returning to her home in Tamaha, Oklahoma, after 20 years. Episode two of Echo continues as Maya begins her war to takeover Kingpin’s empire, roping in some estranged family members to help […]

After an action-packed introduction in Hawkeye, Echo makes her return to the TV screen in the first episode of her titular series on Disney+ and Hulu. The first release under Marvel Studios’ new Marvel Spotlight banner, episode one doesn’t waste any time in getting audiences familiar with Maya Lopez’s story and the chaos that her […]

In a recent development, Insomniac Games, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man series, finds itself at the center of a significant cyber security breach. The hack, which unfolded in December 2023, has not only compromised sensitive data but also potentially altered the future trajectory of the studio’s much-anticipated projects, including Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. […]

The social media embargo for Echo has dropped, meaning the MCU series has its first wave of reactions. And truthfully, like many recent MCU projects, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. While some critics praise the show’s grittiness and tone, others criticize its plot. What is Echo about? The new MCU series will drop […]

It isn’t uncommon for Marvel and DC to trade writers, editors, and artists as long-running series undergo relaunches or a brand new character needs a team to bring them to life. However, Marvel allegedly went all the way to the top of DC Comics in an attempt to sway one of the latter’s top executives […]

Questions have been circulating around Kang’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the wake of Jonathan Majors being found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. While there is still no concrete plans, rumors have emerged suggesting the studio may be looking to recast the multiversal-villain and could already have […]

After his abrupt exit from the MCU’s upcoming Thunderbolts film, Steven Yeun has found his next project. It will team him again with Minari director Lee Isaac Chung. Yeun landed an Oscar nomination for his performance in Minari, so he is likely eager to once again be directed by him. The high-profile project will be […]

Steven Yeun, known for his roles in “The Walking Dead” and “Invincible,” was initially set to join Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts project in an undisclosed role, which was heavily rumored to be the character of Robert Reynolds, also known as the Sentry. This speculation gained traction after Robert Kirkman, a close collaborator of Yeun, hinted about […]

Marvel hasn’t been shy about teasing the darker, violent themes and images audiences will get to see when Echo premieres on Disney+ and Hulu. The latest look at the series, though, provides a look at the cultural roots of Echo, herself, and the lengths Marvel Studios went to be faithful to Choctaw Nation that will […]

Patrick Stewart made his triumphant to the role of Professor Charles Xavier from the X-Men films. This came in the MCU’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, the actor doesn’t look back fondly at the cameo. A “frustrating and disappointing” cameo Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Stewart confirmed […]

Well before the MCU released an Eternals film, Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley was developing a TV series. He claims that it was “good.” A television version of Eternals During an appearance on the Comic Book Club podcast, Ridley revealed his scrapped Eternals project. “It’s not in the works anymore,” he said of his project. “It […]

Florence Pugh’s role of Yelena Belova in the MCU nearly went to another Oscar nominee and Little Women co-star, Saoirse Ronan. Lady Bird nearly MCU bound?  In a new episode of The Town podcast with Matthew Belloni and Justin Kroll, it was revealed that Ronan was allegedly offered the role of Yelena. The role ultimately […]

Steven Yeun has apologized to MCU fans after confirming his Thunderbolts exit. He was originally set to play Sentry in the upcoming film. He may return to the MCU down the line In an interview with Variety at the Louis Vuitton pop-up, Yeun confirmed his Thunderbolts exit. He also revealed that the SAG-AFTRA strike is […]

Oscar-nominated actor Steven Yeun recently left the MCU’s Thunderbolts. And while the film is set to come out, it feels like a doomed project. Thunderbolts DOA? On January 2, it was reported that Yeun left Thunderbolts. He was previously set to play Sentry in the film. It hasn’t been announced who will fill in the […]

If you’re looking for a particular actor in Thunderbolts, you might be disappointed. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Steven Yeun will not be in the upcoming Marvel film. While Marvel technically never announced an official cast for the film, it was reported that Yeun would have a some kind go involvement in the film. The […]

The second season of the MCU’s What If? has hit Disney+. A bonkers “very dark” episode featuring Spider-Man was reportedly scrapped. A ‘very, very dark’ episode Speaking to IGN, What If? Season 2 head writer and showrunner A.C. Bradley discussed the second season. The biggest revelation was a “very, very dark” episode featuring Spider-Man. “I […]

Samuel L. Jackson, known for his formidable presence as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had a notable rule regarding his character’s actions that he’d initially laid down to director Joss Whedon. As detailed in MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, Jackson had made a singular request during discussions with Whedon before the screenplay […]

With season two of What If…? freshly in the rearview mirror, it appears Marvel Studios isn’t wasting time in looking toward the series’ future in a new clip showcasing two returning characters and a third making his series debut. The season three clip was posted to Marvel’s YouTube channel shortly after the season finale of […]

Strange Supreme takes center stage for the season two finale of What If…?, bringing him back together with Captain Carter alongside the new hero Kahhori. The finale closes out season two strong with the focus once again on Strange after a season that, at times, could feel creatively uneven. *Warning: This article contains spoilers for […]

Time has become a playground for Marvel Studios as multiple characters have found themselves slung across time for wild adventures in the MCU’s history, especially in What If…?’s two seasons. What If…? may have delivered one of the craziest, though, in an episode that takes inspiration from author Neil Gaiman’s notable 2003 comic mini-series, Marvel […]

Plenty of characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have gone through transformative journeys, whether it be Rocket Raccoon’s story of self-acceptance in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy or Iron Man’s entire arc from the original 2008 film all the way to Avengers: Endgame. What If…?’s seventh episode sees a notable villain undergo a similar […]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen plenty of characters changed in various ways when making the jump from the comic page to movie or TV screen, but all could trace their origins back to the comics. What If…?’s sixth episode has changed that as the MCU has introduced its first original hero in an episode […]

Stan Lee, the legendary co-creator of Marvel Comics, left an indelible mark not only on the comic book industry but also on the world of cinema. Beyond his groundbreaking contributions to superhero storytelling, Lee became a beloved figure through his charismatic cameos in Marvel films. These brief appearances, often filled with humor and self-awareness, became […]

Marvel’s “What If…?” Season 2 has shed new light on a long-standing mystery surrounding The Hulk’s inability to articulate beyond bursts of rage, introducing a retcon that challenges the established narrative, Screenrant reports. Hulk’s linguistic limitations have been a point of curiosity since his MCU debut in The Incredible Hulk, where his communication was limited […]

One of the breakout characters from the first season of What If…? was Captain Peggy Carter, who became her universe’s equivalent to Captain America and would ultimately help save the multiverse from Ultron. She is back in the fifth episode of What If…?’s second season in what is, unfortunately, one of the season’s weakest episodes. […]

The very premise of What If…? opens doors for various characters across the MCU multiverse to find themselves in the same spot as others audiences have already watched, and this was the case for Iron Man’s visit to Sakaar in the series fourth episode. In what effectively becomes Iron Man: Ragnarok, the episode is also […]

The continuation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians as well as more MCU series are coming to Disney+ next year. Here’s what is coming to the streaming service in January 2024. What’s coming to Disney+ in January 2024 January 3 Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (Season 2, 6 episodes) Ax Men (Season 10, 10 episodes) Forged in […]

In the wake of releasing the highly acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games has encountered a significant cybersecurity crisis. A substantial data breach, resulting from a targeted cyberattack, led to the exposure of around 1.7 terabytes of internal data. Among the most notable revelations was the development of a Spider-Man multiplayer game, titled Spider-Man: The […]

Michael Mann, director of Heat, conducted a study with interesting results for his crime classic and superhero movies. Give the people what they want Coming up, Mann wants to adapt his sequel novel, Heat 2, into a film. And it appears that according to his study, this is what the people want. “Heat’s a huge […]

It’s the time of year where the air is filled with joy and cheer, and the latest episode of What If…? got in on the holiday cheers with what was effectively the series’ holiday special. Along with plenty of holiday gags, the episode makes no effort to hide its inspiration from one of the most […]

Marvel Studios is wrapping up 2023 with an exciting end-of-year surprise for fans: the much-anticipated arrival of What If…? Season 2. As the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) expanded dramatically in recent years, this animated series has carved a unique niche by exploring alternative storylines within the familiar superhero universe. Remembering the first season, fans had […]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become full of superhero teams protecting the universe from threats at the planetary, cosmic, and multiversal levels, but the team at the heart of the universe has been The Avengers. It is The Avengers who get the spotlight in the second episode of What If…?’s second season, telling of how […]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown from a single reality into a vast multiverse teeming with possibilities, many of which viewers get continue briefly exploring with season two of What If…? The voice of The Watcher welcomes viewers back for the animated series’ new season that sends them off to the stars to explore a […]