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Even though the studio behind the DC universe seems to be in shambles, what with corporate mergers galore, canceled projects leaving scars, and certain actors causing chaos, there are still some bright spots in the franchise’s future. Chief among these is the corner populated by James Gunn’s stable of eccentric characters, including the projects Peacemaker and The Suicide Squad. On the television side, Gunn’s world looks to continue unabated, with the white-haired creative reassuring fans regarding a second season of Peacemaker during the fallout from Batgirl’s cancellation....

Fans have been waiting all month for the unveiling of at least part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s slate of DC movies.With tomorrow (January 31) being the last day of January, the announcements are definitely coming. And, the time to expect them may have just been revealed.Following Monday’s “private press event,” Tuesday will see a public press conference of some kind with the announcement of at least part of the first “chapter” of this super-powered revamp....

Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s hair in the MCU is a different color than in the comics thanks to actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus.Valentina, or Val for short, was first introduced in the MCU in The Falcon and the Winter Solider. In the series, she worked to recruit Wyatt Russell’s John Walker to what will eventually be the Thunderbolts team.In Black Widow, Val made another appearance, this time recruiting Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, who will also be joining the Thunderbolts when the film of the same name releases on July 26, 2024....

Captain America: Civil War was a big deal for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For one, it finally brought the tensions between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark to a breaking point, which led to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes being fractured by the time Thanos arrived. But there was another big consequence that went into effect before Captain America and Iron Man fought: the Sokovia Accords.Introduced by General Thunderbolt Ross, the Sokovia Accords were an attempt to bring accountability to the world’s superheroes....

Eternals’ worldwide release is inching closer, meaning that the film’s marketing has been ramping up in the past weeks. The film is directed by Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, and it features a stellar cast that includes the likes of Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek, Richard Madden, and Kit Harington. ADVERTISEMENT Eternals follows the story of cosmic-powered immortals who have been living on Earth for thousands of years, but they choose not to interfere with human conflicts unless the Deviants, their mortal enemies, are involved....

Following the successful debut of What If…? on Disney+, Hawkeye is set to be the next small-screen entry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series will showcase the return of Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton and the MCU debut of Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop. The bow-wielding pair will be joined by a stacked ensemble featuring the likes of Vera Farmiga, Fra Fee, Alaqua Cox, Tony Dalton, and Black Widow’s Florence Pugh. The exact plot details of the series are still being kept under wraps, but marketing confirmed that it will explore the consequences of Barton’s past as Ronin during Avengers: Endgame....

As exciting as it was to see Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland team up in Spider-Man: No Way Home, it was equally exciting to have some of the franchise’s old villains back. This included the one and only Green Goblin, played by Willem Dafoe.Dafoe first made his theatrical debut in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man and went on to cameo in the director’s next two follow-up films. He was the first big bad to go up against the iconic superhero on the big screen, yet he remains one of the world’s favorite onscreen Spidey villains....

Out of all the villains Marvel Studios can choose from, which should they pick to go toe-to-toe against the Fantastic Four in their highly anticipated 2025 MCU debut?When Marvel’s first family gets on screen again, it’ll be the fourth live-action iteration of the team. However, this time around, it’ll be different - they have an entire cinematic universe to interact with.However, before they start crossing paths with like likes of Bruce Banner or Sam Wilson, they’ll likely have to go up against some big threat first....

What can be said about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker that hasn’t already been discussed at length? The 2019 capper to the nine-film series was, in a word, divisive. Fans and critics alike heavily panned the pacing, script and story. And while the movie had very likable elements as well, much of the fanbase was immensely dissatisfied with the final results. Of course, Carrie Fisher’s Leia Organa does appear in the film, despite the beloved actress’ untimely passing in 2016....

Fans have been waiting well over a decade to see Ewan McGregor reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. In an age before Disney bought Star Wars and took the franchise to streaming, many were calling for the popular Jedi to star in his own film. Now, thanks to Disney+, fans have gotten their wish as the Scottish actor takes the lead in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. In many ways, going off the premiere alone, the project looks to be a love letter to the prequel trilogy, an era that brought many new fans into the franchise....

In the U.S.A., the complete collection for the Marvel Cinematic Universe can be found on Disney+ with three notable films missing: The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. This is due to Disney not owning the streaming rights to these three films, as distribution rights for The Incredible Hulk still belong to Universal, while Spider-Man is obviously owned by Sony. Last year, a few hiccups led some fans to believe that both Tom Holland-led films would find their way onto Disney’s streaming service, but both ads proved to be a mistake on the part of marketing....

The last time Diego Luna was seen in a Star Wars project was in Rogue One—where, by the end of the film, his character had died. When Lucasfilm announced its plans for a spin-off series chronicling Andor’s life prior to those events, there was confusion, to say the least. Why focus a whole show on him?However, despite that initial feedback, what has been shown to the world from Andor has undoubtedly garnered a lot more excitement than many may have expected....

The Book of Boba Fett will continue the story of Temuera Morrison’s titular bounty hunter after his epic return in The Mandalorian Season 2. Developed by The Mandalorian showrunners Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and director Robert Rodriguez, the upcoming Star Wars series will pick up right after the post-credits scene of the aforementioned show, exploring Boba Fett’s takeover of the galactic underworld alongside Ming-Na Wen’s Fennec Shand. Marketing for the crime-themed series is well underway as it inches closer to its December release....

Looking for a new way to show off your plants this spring? Consider the Japanese plant art form called kokedama, which means “moss ball” in English. It’s a cool, modern way to show off your plants, but it harkens back to the historical Nearai-style bonsai tradition. In Nearai-bonsai, the plant’s roots and soil are so tightly compacted and grown together that they take the form of the pot holding them. According to Nearai practice, when ready, the plant would be taken out of its pot and placed on a stand, so both the top and bottom of the plant can be enjoyed....

Warning - This article contains spoilers for “Episode 4” of WandaVision. The fourth episode of the MCU’s inaugural show on Disney+, WandaVision, pulled back the curtain on the light-hearted sitcom reality. Audiences got their first look at S.W.O.R.D., The Blip from a new point of view, and the returns of Randall Park and Kat Dennings as Jimmy Woo and Darcy Lewis respectively. The episode also gave us the backstory of Monica Rambeau, the daughter of Maria Rambeau from Captain Marvel....

A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work and good news for the bottom line. Whether you’re a boss or employee, you can take practical steps to green your workplace. Computers eat up energy. So set your computers to energy-saving modes and make sure to shut them down when you leave for the day (“standby” settings will continue to draw power even when not in use)....

Whether it “comes on little cat feet,” as poet Carl Sandburg whimsically suggested, or rolls in like an ominous tsunami cloud, fog is one of Mother Nature’s most magnificent displays. It can veil the dawn in delicate beauty or shroud an entire city in gloom. It has even been known to kill. This atmospheric marvel is actually a cloud that touches the ground, formed when water vapor in the air condenses around microscopic dust, salt or other particles and morphs into suspended water droplets or ice crystals....

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hauled in more than 2018’s Black Panther during its Thursday night preview showing but didn’t live up to its 2022 counterparts.The leadup to this November MCU release has been unique, as this film not only finalizes Marvel Studios’ Phase 4 but also mourns the loss of Chadwick Boseman.Anticipation is high for the sequel to be a $1.3 billion earner, $700 million of which coming at the domestic box office (sixth highest ever)....

It’s becoming more common for Disney+ to implement edits to its exclusive content since none of it is readily available on any physical media to render them outdated. The removal of “Jeans Guy” from an episode of The Mandalorian was one of the most infamous examples, but this has extended to shows like Moon Knight where a crew member was removed and even The Falcon and the Winter Soldier which was accidentally censored....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ release is inching closer, meaning that its promotional push is ramping up. Even though the secrecy is tight surrounding the Benedict Cumberbatch-led sequel, Marvel Studios is still finding ways to boost anticipation for the movie by showcasing thrilling footage while pushing the concept of alternate realities into the forefront. From Funko Pop! figures to tie-in promos, marketing for Multiverse of Madness has been nonstop lately, and there seems to be room for more as it approaches its May premiere....