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The DC Extended Universe is deep in the process of extending its storytelling into the world of streaming, all while other studios like Marvel are excelling at the game of long-form storytelling via this platform. The Suicide Squad director James Gunn will kick this off with megastar John Cena starring in Peacemaker before continuing with the untitled Gotham PD series spinning off from The Batman. Evidently, this comparison is one that Gotham PD’s showrunner is well aware of…...

Who needs meat when you pack this much flavor and texture into a bean or lentil patty? An excellent veggie burger is, sadly, a rare treat – at least, in my part of the world. They usually taste of sad afterthought, an obligatory addition to every restaurant menu, which is why I’ve pretty much given up ordering them when I eat out. Instead, my veggie burger consumption happens at home, where I can control exactly what goes into making that burger as delicious as any of its meat-containing counterparts, if not more!...

While it isn’t confirmed to be canon within the DC Extended Universe (yet), the Snyder Cut of Justice League is preparing for its long-awaited debut on HBO Max in just about two months. This project has been in the works since production took place on the theatrical cut of Justice League in 2016, and director Zack Snyder has poured his heart and soul into making his vision a reality this year....

Before Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk finishes up its first season, the world will also be getting a Halloween special in the form of Werewolf by Night. Directed by Michael Giacchino and starring both Laura Donnelly and Gael García Bernal, the hour-long project will greet audiences to the supernatural dimension of the MCU.Werewolf is far more than just a one-off special, however.In a previous interview with The Direct, Werewolf by Night executive producer Brian Gay revealed how the special was “just peeling back the corner of monsters in the MCU....

CONFIRMATION During Disney’s Investor Day, Kevin Feige officially announced Iman Vellani as the titular hero in Disney+’s upcoming Ms. Marvel series. The series will be released in late 2021, and a sneak peek, including footage, has also been released: Ms. Marvel, a newer character to Marvel Comics has grabbed the world’s imagination, and we are excited to announce Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan. Ms. Marvel, an Original Series from Marvel Studios, is coming late 2021 to #DisneyPlus....

After debuting in early December, Marvel’s Midnight Suns seems to have had a disappointing first sales month on store shelves. The Xbox, PlayStation, and PC Marvel title launched on December 2 to fairly positive reviews, with many praising developer Firaxis for adapting its signature tactical formula to the super-powered franchise. Marvel’s newest tactical RPG was a long time coming, having been delayed almost a whole year before ultimately coming out to finish off 2022....

Blade is one of the mysterious projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming slate. The film is still shrouded in secrecy, but Marvel Studios already confirmed that Mahershala Ali will portray the MCU’s version of Blade. The movie will also be directed by Bassam Tariq, with a script from Watchmen writer Stacy Osei-Kuffour. Given that Blade has yet to receive an official release date, news about the project has slowed down....

Thanks to Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, Marvel Studios has dozens of roles to cast from teams like the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. Included in that group is none other than the MCU’s Wolverine, who’s already one of the most popular on-screen Marvel heroes thanks to Hugh Jackman’s portrayal over the course of 17 years. One of the most popular choices for the role in fan casts has been Taron Egerton, who’s made a name for himself in celebrated projects like Rocketman and the Kingsman series....

The Fantastic Four are confirmed for a feature film, which will likely arrive sometime in 2024 or later. The X-Men will likely soon follow. And Deadpool? The Merc with a Mouth, as uniquely brought to life by Ryan Reynolds, has an MCU-based threequel in development at Marvel. Deadpool 3 is being written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, and as it turns out, they have some thoughts on who Marvel Studios should cast for their Wolverine....

The Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series is among the pantheon of the most beloved book series of the 2000s. The series first debuted with The Lightning Thief on June 28, 2005, where it went on to release four more books in its first saga. After that, its author, Rick Riordan, created additional supplementary series focusing on the Greek God Apollo, along with stories focused on Egyptian and Norse mythology....

One of the leading stars from the MCU’s WandaVision celebrated her pregnancy with some exciting Avengers-themed merchandise.Teyonah Parris is about to have a huge year with her MCU character, bringing Monica Rambeau back to the forefront with her first major Marvel movie appearance in November’s The Marvels.Even though her MCU sequel was delayed until the end of the year, she also has another project set for July with a role in They Cloned Tyrone, as she teams up with Star Wars sequel trilogy star John Boyega....

Due to an upcoming television role, Robert Downey Jr. has shaved his head completely bald.Since Downey Jr.’s 11-year stint with Marvel, the actor has been relatively quiet, starring in 2020’s Doolittle and is set to star in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer which releases on July 21, 2023.The 57-year-old actor is also reportedly returning for a third Sherlock Holmes film that may start filming by the end of 2022.As the actor’s post-Marvel career ramps up, Downey Jr....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to bring Secret Invasion to Disney+ as a special event series for the franchise. Directed by Thomas Bezucha and Ali Selim, the MCU series will showcase the return of Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn’s Talos. Joining the Captain Marvel pair is a stacked ensemble of stars including the likes of Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones), Christopher McDonald (Happy Gilmore), and Kingsley Ben-Adir (One Night in Miami)....

Uncharted remains one of the most popular video game series on the planet, so much so that it was made into a live-action movie starring the MCU’s Tom Holland and action veteran Mark Wahlberg. Leading the way on the video game side was creative director Amy Hennig, who has a handful of hit games on her resume such as the Jak and Daxter series and Legacy of Kain. Presently, Hennig is working with Skydance New Media on an undisclosed Marvel game, and she even had an Uncharted-style Star Wars game on the docket for some time as well....

For more and more people today, shopping for food involves a stop at the farmers market or the organic produce section of the local grocery store. As a result, sales of organic food rose a healthy 10.2 percent in 2012 and captured 4.3 percent of total food sales, according to the Organic Trade Association. Organic food sales generated a healthy $29 billion last year. That’s not bad for an industry that is fairly new: the USDA didn’t approve national standards for organic food until 2002....

These ingredients will keep for a long time. Bulk food stores are a good solution to the problems of plastic waste, food waste, and soaring grocery bills. But the flip side of bulk-buying means that you’ll have ingredients on hand for much longer before needing to restock. For that reason it’s important to choose foods that last. EcoWatch published a list of the best healthy foods to buy in bulk, and I’d like to share some of their suggestions below, as well as a few of my own....

As it turns out, one of Avatar 2’s most badass moments from Stephen Lang’s Miles Quaritch was completely improvised. Avatar: The Way of Water has been another resounding success for director James Cameron, as audiences were transported back to Pandora for another adventure alongside Jake Sully. And despite his character dying in the first film, Stephen Lang’s Colonel Miles Quaritch was back as the film’s villain, going up against the Sully clan....

The DCEU has arguably been in a state of disarray for several years, ever since 2017’s Justice League was released as a critical and financial disaster. But things have been looking up lately as Dwayne Johnson finally makes his franchise debut in Black Adam after years of trying to get the anti-hero flick off the ground.Johnson’s Black Adam will bring with it more connections to the greater DC universe than has been seen for years....

A new interview with a key creative behind Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been released that brings attention to a mostly unnoticed connection between Michael B’ Jordan’s Killmonger and Tenoch Huerta’s Namor.When the first film was released, its villain, also known as Eric Stevens or N’ Jadaka, very quickly became one of the most praised antagonists in all of the MCU’s rogues gallery. So when it came to a sequel, those working on Wakanda Forever had a lot to live up to....

Despite still being of questionable canonicity, Netflix’s Defenders Saga delivered among the most popular and acclaimed content to come out of the Marvel universe. Shows such as Daredevil received consistent praise throughout their run, and many have recently been elated to see Charlie Cox’s hero finally returning to the MCU. Earlier in the year, fans saw a drastic shift in how they can enjoy these series when all six of them departed Netflix in favor of Disney+....