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Amongst many other objectives, Marvel Studios is intent on making a big push toward greater representation of all sorts within the MCU for Phase 4 and beyond. Already released in theaters were the MCU’s second female-led movie in Black Widow and the studio’s first film with an Asian lead and predominantly Asian cast in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. This trend looks to continue with the third Phase 4 movie Eternals, led by Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, who has teamed up with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige to assemble an elite cast of Hollywood icons and newcomers....

After nearly two years of internet-breaking teases and one of the wildest promotional tours in MCU history, fans worldwide are flocking to theaters for the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Taking into account how much hype this release has built thanks to leaked news and interviews with the cast and crew, the threequel is becoming the biggest movie event of the year. Following the release of No Way Home, Spider-Man fans still have plenty of web-slinger content to look forward to in the coming years, particularly within the MCU....

Marvel Studios is less than two weeks from the release of its first fully animated series What If…? on Disney+. Although there are a few MCU stars like Scarlett Johansson and Tom Holland that won’t be reprising their roles, more than 50 of Marvel’s top names have come together in the voiceover booth to give this project life. While many of the voices will be familiar to fans, the show will also take some exciting risks by using moments never before realized in the MCU’s Infinity Saga....

The first episode of Marvel Studios’ new hit streaming series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier closed out with the controversial introduction of a new, government-sponsored Captain America, otherwise known as United States Army Captain, John F. Walker.This particular plot thread has been highly divisive among fans thus far, with some feeling that Walker is not Steve Rogers and is therefore horrible, and others thinking that Walker is an alright guy with good intentions....

When early automobiles first arrived on the scene in the late 19th century, few people could have imagined that they would one day take over the world. In fact, some towns found the noise and exhaust from these novelty ‘horseless carriages’ so off-putting that early cars were actually outlawed in some places. In time, of course, restrictions were lifted and the car soon became ubiquitous across the country – but there is still one place in the United States that has yet to change its mind....

Sony Pictures continues to build its expansive Spider-Man Universe concurrently alongside the MCU, with the mysterious new Madame Web film coming next year. Under the direction of S.J. Clarkson for Sony’s superhero story, Madame Web looks to add a new dimension of storytelling to this universe with a Spider-Man spin-off that will hopefully make its mark on fans. Dakota Johnson joins her first superhero outing as the titular Madame Web, whose first-ever solo movie will tap into her powers as a clairvoyant as she looks into the expanding spider world....

We are heading for an insect apocalypse, which would spell disaster for humankind. It’s time we turn our lawns back into productive plant communities. We are a country obsessed with large swaths of lawn. Lawn grass is the most-grown crop in the United States, yet one that we can not eat. Lawns require a dizzying supply of water and chemicals, while depriving pollinators and other insects of the support they need....

After ending the Skywalker Saga on a controversial note, Lucasfilm bounced back in 2020. Not only did they bring a true, fitting end to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but also continued the escapades of Din Djarin and Grogu in The Mandalorian Season 2. They hope to maintain that trend on Disney+ this May with Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Disney has already initiated the marketing push ahead of Tuesday’s premiere on the popular streaming platform....

Rosario Dawson made her Star Wars debut in Season 2 of The Mandalorian as Ahsoka Tano. This marked the first time the character appeared in live-action, and many viewers wondered where the franchise would take her character next. Not long after, Disney and Lucasfilm confirmed that Dawson would be starring as the lead in an upcoming Disney+ project titled Ahsoka. The actress made another surprise appearance as Anakin Skywalker’s former Padawan in The Book of Boba Fett where she was on the same planet as Luke Skywalker and Grogu....

The Flash has undergone a tumultuous pre-production process, cycling through 3 different directors over the course of its development. This has resulted in the film being delayed to June 3, 2022. The film is expected to start filming in 2021, although it is unclear whether these plans have been affected by productions being halted. The Flash has been known to be based on the Flashpoint storyline for quite a while. However, earlier this year, current director Andy Muschietti teased that the film would be chronicling a “different version of Flashpoint than you’re expecting”....

One of the most misused words in the language is recycling. Reiner Pilz described what was really going on in 1994: “I call it downcycling. They smash bricks, they smash everything. What we need is upcycling- where old products are given more value, not less.” Bill McDonough picked up the term and has even just written a new book, the Upcycle. In Nyborg, Denmark, Lendager Architects has built what they call the Upcycle House, “with the ambitious goal of being the first house build only from upcycled and environmentally sustainable materials....

Warning — This article contains spoilers for Wonder Woman 1984 Wonder Woman 1984 has officially released, with the film having a simultaneous launch in theaters and on streaming through HBO Max. ADVERTISEMENT After initial positive buzz from critics, the film’s review scores took somewhat of a nosedive after subsequent, post-release reactions. Rotten Tomatoes even altered its critics consensus to reflect this, an act rarely carried out by the website. Though the response has been quite divisive regarding the film’s story, Wonder Woman 1984 is still able to pack in some fun action sequences and emotional moments between its leads....

A Google search can help you find many online gardening resources, but the amount of information can be overwhelming, and there’s no guarantee that the top search results will be written by knowledgeable gardeners or even answer your questions. Experienced gardeners have their favorite gardening websites and resources bookmarked for easy reference. If you’re just getting started with gardening, you may not know where to start. Below we’ve compiled a number of websites and resources to help you get your garden off the ground this year....

Could TreeHuggers soon find themselves hugging a fake tree or idly philosophizing in meadows of artificial grass? More than 225 million square feet of Astroturf have been manufactured since the plastic carpeting made its debut in – and got its name from – the Houston Astrodome. And the field is getting crowded with competitors. Claims are increasing that fake lawns are eco-friendly. Is it possible? Is it true? Mother Nature v....

The Infinity Gauntlet is one of the most recognized items in pop culture. While teased for nearly a decade, the metal glove came into creation thanks to Josh Brolin’s Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War. Not long after, it was used to not only crush the Avengers but also wipe out half of all existence. It did a lot of damage.When Endgame came around, the Gauntlet was no more—or at least, the original golden one....

Through the years, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever had its fair share of ups and downs. The film’s development suffered a major setback when lead star Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away in 2020, leaving director Ryan Coogler to map out a new narrative. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that the studio agreed not to recast T’Challa, meaning that the sequel will have to address his absence moving forward. Wakanda Forever will feature a returning cast led by Letitia Wright’s Shuri, Danai Gurira’s Okoye, Winston Duke’s M’Baku, and Angela Bassett’s Ramonda....

Just because Captain America actor Chris Evans is done in the MCU (at least for now), that does not mean the actor is finished working with Disney. Actually, Evans’ latest Disney-produced blockbuster is just about to hit theaters in the form of Pixar’s Lightyear. That animated sci-fi epic has garnered mostly positive reviews, with The Direct’s own Liam Crowley calling it a “strong installment in Pixar’s critically-acclaimed catalog.“The film was originally announced back at Disney Investor Day in December 2020, being described as the movie that Andy from the Toy Story franchise sees, turning him into a Buzz fanboy....

One of the biggest Marvel Studios projects of next year is undoubtedly Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The third film in the series will see the entire cast return as they have to stand up against Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror. Not only is he the villain of the film, but he’s set to become the big bad of the entire Multiverse Saga—needless to say, Ant-Man and Wasp are going to have their hands full....

Kaley Cuoco’s take on Harley Quinn quickly won over the hearts of many fans thanks to HBO Max’s adult animated comedy. The series sees the character escape from her toxic Joker relationship, leading her to forge her own path in life. Obviously, with this being Harley, that new direction still includes plenty of crime and villainy. It’s been a couple of years since fans have gotten any new episodes, and the wait has been grueling....

Bohemian waxwing feasting on fruit The Bohemian waxwing gets its name from the wide-ranging movement of winter flocks, playing off the nomadic behavior of the gypsies of Bohemia. As the species flies south for winter, the birds wander in search of their favorite berries, especially rowan berries. They stay until the food runs out and then move on again. When fruits are more scarce, they’ll move farther south than usual in what is called an irruption....