Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. are both seen as leaders of the pack in the superhero movie genre, especially considering the two have dozens of combined projects set for release in the next couple of years. They are both set to continue their runs in the coming weeks with DC’s The Suicide Squad in theaters and on HBO Max on August 6 and Marvel’s What If…? on Disney+ on August 11....
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had no shortage of deaths, although a new piece of art teased that Wong was almost included in that group during his last MCU movie appearance.Doctor Strange 2 brought one of the highest death counts from any MCU movie in recent memory, especially when looking back on the scene featuring the brutal murders of five Illuminati members. Since the film premiered in May 2022, the cast and crew have opened up about how shocking these moments were, putting Doctor Strange 2 in its own class of violence and horror thanks to Sam Raimi’s direction....
Namor holds the prestigious distinction of being one of the MCU’s very first Mutants. But the team at Marvel Studios seems to want to pace themselves when it comes to opening the Mutant floodgates.With Marvel’s forthcoming Black Panther sequel quickly approaching, many have been wondering about one of the film’s new introductions: Namor, as played by Tenoch Huerta.The ruler of the undersea kingdom of Talocan (standing in for the comics’ Atlantis) Namor possesses the powers of flight and superhuman strength....
Marvel Studios is inching closer to its return to theaters, which will include two new debuts coming in 2021. The first of these will be Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in September, introducing Marvel fans to the franchise’s first Asian leading man and the first movie with a predominantly Asian cast and crew. Simu Liu has been open and upfront about his excitement for this opportunity since he was first cast in the role in 2019, showcasing his own martial arts skills on social media on multiple occasions....
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse proved to be a surprise breakout hit for Sony as the animated adventure ended up being both a critical, financial, and award-winning success. Having been introduced to Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker, and more, fans have been clamoring for a sequel ever since - particularly now that the Multiverse is all-the-rage in Hollywood. Next June, Across the Spider-Verse will bring back the gang while debuting Spider-Woman and Spider-Man 2099, leading to a total of 200 characters in the sequel....
Jacob Batalon made his mark as a supporting character in the MCU with his fan-favorite role as Ned Leeds in Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man trilogy. After also making cameo appearances in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, the young star now has an opportunity to take on a huge new role in the SyFy TV series Reginald the Vampire.Serving as both an executive producer and the star of this 10-episode series, Batalon plays a vampire who tries to make his way in a world of vampires that fit the classic image of what a vampire should be....
The latest poster for The Super Mario Bros. Movie offered fans another look at the film’s cast of iconic characters from across the Mushroom Kingdom.Illumination Entertainment (of Despicable Me fame) is about to bring Nintendo’s classic Italian plumber to life on-screen for the first time since 1993’s dismal live-action adaptation. The tender love and care being put into the project have been evident. Whether it was a fan-favorite power-up making an appearance or the extensive roster of characters from Mario’s past set to appear, the Mario Bros....
Ever since it was first rumored that Andrew Garfield would be returning as his Peter Parker in Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man 3, some fans speculated if they would see other supporting characters from the franchise in some shape or form. This is especially of interest since Jamie Foxx let slip that he wouldn’t be playing the same Electro from The Amazing Spider-Man 2.In a later report, Garfield apparently had been signed on to return for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 3, with Tobey Maguire still in talks....
Warner Bros.’ (WB) Black Adam became arguably the most violent movie in the DCU, so much so that it almost received an R-rating from the MPAA.Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson promised for years that his DC debut as Black Adam would be one of the most violent superhero movies ever with his antihero being one of the most powerful characters ever put on screen. And upon the DC movie’s debut in October 2022, those two promises were certainly fulfilled as Teth-Adam unleashed his fury upon the world once he was released from his tomb in Kahndaq....
Jarrett Walker, author of Human Transit, blames what he calls “Elite Projection.” Recently we noted that Elon Musk doesn’t like public transit very much; he said, “It’s a pain in the ass. That’s why everyone doesn’t like it. And there’s like a bunch of random strangers, one of who might be a serial killer.” He is not alone in this; every time we write a story about public transit there are comments that say much the same thing....
The wonders of the world weren’t just built by human hands; Mother Nature has built a few of her own, among them a handful of trees that stand out for their longevity, size, historical significance, ecological value, beauty or just plain weirdness. These aren’t necessarily the superlative trees of their kind, but they are certainly noteworthy — and worth a trip. As with a cathedral or a world-class museum, seeing these arboreal wonders in person is the best way to get a sense of their one-of-a-kind splendor, but if you can’t make the trip, a virtual tour will give you a sense of their beauty, as this photo of Mexico’s gargantuan Tule tree in Oaxaca proves....
Dear Pablo: I have been seeing a lot of advertisements claiming that soda makers are better for the environment. Are these claims really true? Overview While available for years in Europe and elsewhere, home soda makers are making their way into American homes. While other vendors do exist, the market is dominated by SodaStream, which is headquartered in Israel and whose products are available at 50,000 retail locations in 42 countries....
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is rumored to kill some members of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and it seems that one of them belongs to Team Ant-Man. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Avengers 5 is set to reunite new and returning members of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in another grand battle. The upcoming crossover movie is rumored to feature three unsurprising MCU heroes, namely Sam Wilson’s Captain America, Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi, and Letitia Wright’s Black Panther....
When we wrote about high tech wood prefabs in Sweden, readers asked “why can’t we have this in America?” In fact, you now can. Not only that, you can have it built to Passivhaus, or Passive House standard of insulation and air quality. That’s because Maine builder ECOCOR is importing the fancy RANDEK tools that slice and dice wood with such accuracy and assemble such perfect wall panels. Lloyd Alter/ Richard Pedranti/CC BY 2....
After everything that Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch has done in the MCU as of late, is it possible for the character to find redemption by the end of Phase 6?The last time audiences saw her, she had just slaughtered nearly all of Earth-838’s Illuminati in her quest to kill America Chavez, an innocent kid. Needless to say, her reputation as an Avenger took a serious hit.Sure, it looked like Wanda died in Multiverse of Madness—but everyone knows that was a ruse....
Use these techniques to make veggies so good, even the meat-lovers will be salivating. Victoria Day long weekend is about to kick off here in Canada, and Memorial Day in the United States is up next. It’s the season of backyard barbecues and the aroma of grilled meat wafting through the neighborhood… but wait! What if you don’t eat meat? Does that mean you’ll miss out on the traditional gastronomic pleasures of the first long weekend of summer?...
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is coming back to the forefront later this year as November 1 brings along an all-new edition. The Galactic Edition will bring along brand-new character packs from Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, The Clone Wars, Rebels, and LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation.The release will bring all of Star Wars’ major television ventures into The Skywalker Saga, following the addition of The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch characters earlier in the summer....
Marvel Studios’ Loki has finished its six-episode Disney+ debut with the highly consequential events of the final installment, leaving fans wondering what could possibly be next for the confirmed second season of the show. With the appearance of Jonathan Majors’ He Who Remains and his seemingly effortless rule over the Sacred Timeline being revealed, the implication that Variants of him like Kang the Conqueror are making their way to the MCU is haunting, to say the least....
As Loki Season 2 gets set to become the third live-action MCU series to debut in 2023, Marvel Studios recently added a new actor to the cast to portray its villain.Tom Hiddleston is set to bring his iconic God of Mischief back for new rounds of action in Summer 2023, making Loki the first live-action Disney+ show to move forward into a second season. While not too many story details are known yet for Season 2, it’s clear that Loki will be in for some of the biggest challenges of his life as he works more closely with the Time Variance Authority....
When it comes to the blue brand of comic book cinema, DC’s Batman is having a moment. Not only did Matt Reeves’ The Batman succeed at the box office with a confirmed sequel on the way, but 2023’s The Flash is set to feature two additional Batmen. As for Superman, DC’s other headliner hero, he too is making waves; but unlike Batman, it’s due to his absence as opposed to his prevalence....
