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The Book of Boba Fett brought back Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker in a major way, with one installment of the show exploring the aftermath of The Mandalorian Season 2’s explosive finale. Hamill returned during the sixth episode of the show alongside a plethora of shocking characters that included Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka, Grogu, and Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin. The surprise appearances earned a positive reception from fans, easily conquering the trending topics on social media....

Doctor Strange burst onto the scene in 2016 with a debut film showcasing the extensive visual effects, mind-blowing concepts, and popcorn action the character brings to the MCU. Since then, Marvel Studios has cemented itself as a movie studio that consistently defies the odds and pushes the boundaries of the superhero movie genre. Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is the latest and most significant example of how far the MCU is willing to go....

Production delays and release date woes are in the rear-view, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is in the fast lane to its fall release. Marvel Studios unveiled the first look at the MCU’s first martial arts-centric film, showcasing Simu Liu’s titular character in all his Kung-Fu glory. Aside from a few set photos, most of Shang-Chi’s storyline has been shrouded in secrecy. While this teaser likely asks more questions than it answers, it offers plenty of hints towards the film’s greater narrative....

As revealed in Marvel’s Black Widow: The Art of the Movie, a number of designs for David Harbour’s Red Guardian were rejected before Marvel Studios settled on his final look.While Harbour’s Red Guardian was a major player in 2021’s Black Widow, his MCU journey has only begun. Marvel Studios confirmed his return in 2024’s Thunderbolts where Harbour has already teased the film’s “bomb drop” impact on the MCU.Before Thunderbolts gets underway and audiences learn even more about Alexei Shostakov, Marvel Studios shared what Red Guardian could’ve looked like upon his debut and which designs were abandoned....

Natalie Portman’s return as Jane Foster was easily one of the most anticipated parts of Thor: Love and Thunder for many viewers. The introduction of Mighty Thor proved to be a fantastic addition to the movie, which the actress clearly had a lot of fun with. As exciting as it all was, fans were struck with tragedy before the movie ended: her cancer caught up with her. After her death, the next time viewers see her is when her soul arrives in Valhalla, where she is greeted by none other than Idris Elba’s Heimdall....

Not all that long ago in a galaxy known as the Milky Way, Obi-Wan Kenobi made its Disney+ debut. The streaming series has been years in the making, seeing Rey Skywalker’s trilogy come and go in the time it took to get made. But now, fans have finally been reunited with Ewan McGregor’s Jedi master after more than a decade away from the iconic role. For many, Kenobi will serve as a send-off of sorts to the prequel era of Star Wars, as it says goodbyes to the titular Jedi himself as well as his former apprentice and brother in arms, Anakin Skywalker....

After a rocky number of years for the Caped Crusader,The Batman is set to bring the Dark Knight out of the shadows and Robert Pattinson into the spotlight as an all-new interpretation of Bruce Wayne. The Batman won’t be the only project to do so though, as 2022’s The Flash will be delving into DC’s past to reacquaint audiences with previous Dark Knights. More on both films will be revealed at DC FanDome, which is expected to premiere a new trailer for Robert Pattinson’s first Batman solo film....

After months of rumors, leaks, and speculation, three generations of Marvel moviegoers flocked to theaters in December 2021 to see Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland unite on-screen in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The record-breaking event certainly fulfilled expectations as audiences were treated to a heart-warming dynamic between the Multiversal brothers while they teamed up in the lab and in the skies to take on five of their most frightening foes....

With the abundance of US-based television shows and books dedicated to the subject, the tiny house phenomenon might seem like very much an American thing. Yet, there seems to be a global trend going on, as we’re seeing plenty of tiny houses popping up in New Zealand, France, Italy, Canada and more. In the Netherlands, high school teacher Remco Stadhouders built this 206-square-foot (19 square metres) tiny house for himself, after being inspired by the ones he saw on a recent trip to the United States....

Marvel fans are gearing up for their next big project in Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel. The Disney+ series promises to be a coming-of-age story, reminiscent of the fun vibes given by Spider-Man: Homecoming. However, there’s another drastically different superhero show that just dropped three new episodes: The Boys. The Karl Urban-led show couldn’t be further from the upcoming MCU adventure if it tried—it’s violent, loud, raunchy, and truly insane. On top of all that, one of its key qualities is how it serves as a parody of the superhero genre as a whole....

Habitat loss for this iconic black and orange butterfly, especially along its migratory routes, is devastating monarch populations. Help a winged friend out by planting milkweed. Just a few months ago, Michael covered the initiative from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to help monarch butterflies by planting milkweed and other butterfly-friendly plants along the main monarch butterfly migration routes in the U.S., which is a laudable effort. But because we’re all activists at heart (right?...

But still, how Marvel Studios intends to handle mutants after Doctor Strange 2 is a mystery; and since there’s no dedicated X-Men project currently on the slate - apart from the animated X-Men 97 Disney+ series - audiences are expecting more mutant cameos to come as the MCU dives deeper into its Phase 4 story. ADVERTISEMENT One cameo fans have been expecting is that of the weather-wielding X-Men heroine, Storm. Since the God of Thunder is poised to return in July in Thor: Love and Thunder, not only did a Storm cameo make sense, but reliable sources heard such rumors themselves....

After making the rounds at the Tribeca Film Festival this past June and receiving rave reviews, Agnes is getting a theatrical and on demand release this winter. The horror film follows one nun’s suspicious behavior that leads to rumors of a potential possession. While nuns and horror are a familiar pairing, critics are saying Agnes provides “unpredictability” and “idiosyncratic salvation” from the typical tropes. Molly Quinn Talks Subverting Expectations in Horror The tagline for Agnes tells audiences to “face your demons” and overcome obstacles, but it also applies to those behind the camera as well....

It takes serious strategy to save serious money. Unless you’ve won the lottery, acquiring wealth takes a lot of hard work. Not only do you have to put years into a career, but you also have to be disciplined about keeping the money you make. People who are serious about growing their bank accounts usually have frugal lifestyle habits that make saving go more quickly. By implementing some (or all) of these habits in your own life, you can supercharge your savings rate and enjoy a richer life, in every sense of the word....

Black Widow was originally set to release on May 1, 2020. However, following three delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over a year later the film has still not yet released. However, with theaters finally reopening around the world, it seems as if the most recent delay may be the last with a simultaneous theatrical and Disney+ drop set for July 9. As this date moves ever closer, Marvel appears to be beginning to resume marketing of the Scarlett Johansson spy-thriller as new characters posters have been released, and a new featurette has begun playing before showings in select theaters....

Thor: Love and Thunder will bring back Chris Hemsworth’s titular Asgardian for another adventure, but it seems that this upcoming film will be a dangerous bout due to Christian Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher. The Marvel villain has yet to debut in any official footage, but leaked concept art of the character has teased an updated live-action look. While it is expected that Gorr will duke it out against Thor and his allies, it is still unknown how powerful the villain will be in Love and Thunder....

San Diego Comic-Con has come again! After a three-year absence, the mother of all fan events has returned. The event will officially kick off on Thursday, July 21, with Wednesday the 20th serving as Preview Night. Fans are chomping at the bit for all the new reveals from their favorite properties, namely Marvel and DC. The two titans of the comic book world are slated to have several events at the Con....

Fans hoping to see a trailer for Ezra Miller’s upcoming movie The Flash are going to have to wait a little longer.The project’s first footage was shown at DC FanDome last year and met with excitement across the board. Many have been waiting for a solo Flash movie for a long time, so the reception wasn’t too surprising.Add in the fact that Michael Keaton will be returning as Batman, and Warner Bros....

Paper towels may be convenient, but washable, reusable cloths are better for the environment. Paper towels are a household staple in much of the world, beloved for their convenience. Unfortunately this comes at an environmental cost. Disposable paper products account for more than one-quarter of landfill waste; many office, administrative, and college dorm buildings report even more than that, saying paper towels take up a third of their waste. While life without paper towels may seem impossible, it’s not all that bad, once you figure out some good alternatives....

If you grow cactus and succulents as houseplants, here’s the best thing you can do to get these warm-growing, sun-loving plants through the cold, dark days of winter: Lose your watering can. That’s the advice of Nick Daniel, horticulture specialist for the Cactus and Succulent Collection at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Overwatering is the No. 1 reason home growers kill succulents during the winter, said Daniel, who manages the garden’s hardy and non-hardy cacti and succulents....