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Phase 5 is just around the corner, and with it comes a whole host of new Marvel characters set to leap from comics to film and television in 2023.With the help of Disney+, Phase 4 became the most densely packed phase yet, introducing an assortment of new characters and squeezing an overwhelming amount of content into a much shorter timeframe.This shorter time often did more harm than good. Many of its outings were met with mixed reception, and fans were outspoken with criticism that Marvel was putting quantity above quality....

If by some quirk of a wormhole Einstein could have known Hawking, here’s what we think he would have been pleased by. While clearly the world’s most famous theoretical physicists weren’t carbon copies of one another, Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking nonetheless had a few things in common. Aside from having two of the most mind-bendingly brilliant brains to have graced humankind – and sharing a taste for all things space and beyond – there’s definitely a sense that the torch was passed from one to the other....

Certified humane meat has been gaining in popularity as the public learns more about factory farms. Some activists call for reforms and labeling of humanely raised and slaughtered meat, but others argue we cannot work on reforms and promote animal rights at the same time. Background In a factory farm, animals are treated as commodities. Breeding sows are confined in gestation stalls, pigs have their tails cut off without anesthesia, calves spend their entire lives tethered by their necks in veal crates, andegg-laying hens are debeaked and kept in cages too small to spread their wings in....

A new Funko was revealed, showcasing a popular scene from Chris Hemsworth’s Thor in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame.When it comes to merchandising, there aren’t many juggernauts as big as the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Not only does the MCU release countless products based on its new projects, but those same movies or shows can still utilize years down the line for even more new goodies. For example, Captain America: Civil War came out just under seven years ago, yet Funko only just announced a massive line of interconnected figures from the fan-favorite movie....

Avengers: Endgame is already three years old, and as Phase 4 comes to a close, fans are beginning to turn their attention to the MCU’s next big team-up. Unfortunately, that’s still a while away as Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige just revealed Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars will both arrive in 2025 to round out the Multiverse Saga. There has been a widespread debate for some time now as to who will be the director to take the lead on Secret Wars....

One new MCU show coming to Disney+ is said to play a key role in setting up the adventure in 2025’s Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.Avengers 5 will reassemble Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for the first time since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, setting the stage for their biggest challenge to date as they come face-to-face with Kang the Conqueror. Early rumored plot details tease that this movie will give a full exploration of Nathaniel Richards on his journey towards potential Multiversal domination, going up against a first wave of Avengers as the heroes team up with Loki’s He Who Remains....

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is only a few weeks away from making its debut, coming in as the final theatrical outing in Phase 4 of the MCU. But on top of an exciting new story adding to Wakanda’s legacy in the Multiverse Saga, MCU fans will be looking forward to seeing what comes in the movie’s inevitable post-credits sequences.Phase 4 has featured an interesting round of post-credits scenes, with some movies’ moments being much more consequential than others....

With WandaVision having just closed its Disney+ doors and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier opening its own wide, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up for a content-filled year. Following the end of Marvel Studios’ sophomore series on Disney+, the franchise is set to hit theaters for the first time in nearly two years with Black Widow, a movie set to debut approximately one year after its initial release date....

Dear Pablo: I am building a deck and am trying to decide between wood decking and a composite materials like Trex. Which one is more environmentally friendly?A deck can be a great addition to your property that allows you to enjoy outdoor living at its fullest. But there certainly are environmental factors to keep in mind when you design your project. I learned this recently when I built a deck at my own house....

Phase 4 will see Marvel Studios take some of its biggest risks yet with the introduction of new characters, the return of old favorites, and the MCU’s first animated outing in What If…? The Disney+ animated anthology will see some of the cinematic universe’s biggest stars return to voice their heroes and villains in a ten-episode series of alternate takes on Infinity Saga. The trailers released so far have revealed some realities that What If…?...

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for “Episode 2” of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. When Steve Rogers went into the ice in 1945, the world lost its first and only super soldier. Despite this topic going largely unacknowledged in the MCU outside the star-spangled man’s stand-alone franchise, the world tried many times to recreate what Rogers became and accomplished. Efforts like this came from anyone from Howard Stark to HYDRA, but what hasn’t been discussed is how the US government continued their research following the death of Dr....

New Avatar: The Way of Water LEGO sets have teased certain settings and details from the upcoming James Cameron sequel. After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the next tentpole film from the house of mouse is the long-awaited sequel to director James Cameron’s 2009 epic, Avatar: The Way of Water. While Avatar’s visuals amazed audiences back in 2009, both Cameron and the film’s marketing have promised to surpass that of the original in exploring Pandora’s underwater world....

A new piece of concept art revealed the first full look at Doctor Strange Supreme, a fallen Strange Variant from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness who was once a member of the Illuminati. Doctor Strange 2 gave the MCU its first true taste of how many Variants of different Marvel characters exist across the Multiverse, mostly with Strange himself as four different versions of the good doctor made their presence felt....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness brought a lot to the table. One of the biggest elements it introduced to the MCU was the Illuminati. The group traditionally consists of some of the most powerful heroes on Earth, brought together to make the hard decisions others can’t. Their very first appearance on Earth-838 amped up audiences as viewers got to see some new and exciting faces. The member who got the strongest reaction was undoubtedly John Krasinski’s Richard Reeds....

Confused about the difference between food chains and food webs? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But we can help you sort it out. Here’s everything you need to know about food chains and food webs, and how ecologists use them to better understand the role of plants and animals in the ecosystem. Food Chain What is a food chain? A food chain follows the path of energy as it is transferred from species to species within an ecosystem....

Just a few weeks ago, Warner Bros. completely changed up its upcoming slate of DC Comics projects. Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam was shifted into later this year and both The Flash and Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom were pushed into 2023. Shazam! Fury of the Gods got the long end of the stick, and instead of being bumped, was pulled into December of this year. Now, instead of 3-4 more live-action projects for 2022, fans are only looking at two....

Rightfully so, the MCU fandom has its eyes squarely on the events of WandaVision as it kicks off Phase 4 with a magically unpredictable journey. While this debut on Disney+ for Marvel continues, the super-powered studio is hard at work to bring the rest of its expansive slate to life. WandaVision is kicking off Marvel’s Disney+ era, and the year will also end on the streaming service with the Hawkeye series....

A new art book was released that packs some fascinating details about the creative process behind Black Widow’s release, including offering more light on the MCU’s controversial take on Taskmaster.Audiences were surprised at Black Widow’s rendition of the Marvel antagonist; the reveal of Dreykov’s daughter, Antonia, as opposed to Tony Masters was a significant deviation from the Taskmaster that fans are most familiar with. For many, this change wasn’t a welcome one, and fans even messaged the film’s writers directly to complain about the deviation, with one commenting that it was the “biggest betrayal of [their] life....

Following the theatrical release of Thor: Love and Thunder, reactions from fans and critics have been mixed in terms of its comedic tone and its all-star cast’s disproportionate screentime. While some members of the audience wanted more of Natalie Portman’s Mighty Thor and Christian Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher, certain characters - like the Guardians of the Galaxy - were barely in the film and seemingly wasted. Chris Hemsworth’s Thor first crossed paths with the Guardians of the Galaxy in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, shortly after the God of Thunder had to watch Thanos kill Heimdall and Loki....

After expressing interest in bringing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy actors over to the DC Universe (DCU), DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn addressed the backlash behind his statement with a strong response.DC’s reboot is slowly being pushed to the forefront, and one of the lingering questions from fans is the topic of recasting. Gunn already confirmed that Henry Cavill would not return as Superman as his story will focus on an “earlier part” of the DC hero’s life....