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The new batch of Spider-Man Funko Pops! for the upcoming Across the Spider-Verse film was revealed, and it includes a new look at the film’s Vulture.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was critically claimed and heavily loved by fans around the world. So it should come as no surprise that its sequel, which is due this summer, is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year.As the most recent trailer showed, the upcoming project will have an insane amount of Spider-People....

Marvel Studios is only a hours away from its next theatrical release in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and it will be followed soon after by Chloe Zhao’s efforts in Eternals. Boasting one of the most high-profile casts of new players in MCU history, the franchise’s 26th movie already has high hopes for major success both critically and financially upon its release. Zhao found her way into the director’s chair thanks to delivering what was supposedly the best pitch Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had ever heard....

As Avatar: The Way of Water makes its international debut, fans have become familiar with a rising star who was featured in an often-overlooked cameo from Avengers: Endgame in the MCU.Avatar 2 brought fans back to James Cameron’s wide world of Pandora for the first time in 13 years, jumping into a new adventure behind Sam Worthington’s Jake Sully and Zoe Saldaña’s Neytiri. And on top of the new Na’vi heroes and villains that took center stage was a new human protagonist in Jack Champion, who goes by the nickname “Spider....

MCU star Chris Hemsworth has revealed which project of his vast library of experience he’s most proud of, and it isn’t Thor: Love and Thunder—or any Marvel film, for that matter.Hemsworth is known for many roles outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There’s his action hero Tyler Rake from Extraction, Kevin from Ghostbusters, Curt from Cabin in the Woods, and plenty more.Most recently, he starred as himself in the Disney+ series Limitless, which saw him try and push his body to the absolute limits....

James Gunn’s Twitter page is a gift to DC fans eager for announcements regarding when to expect more information about his and Peter Safran’s franchise reboot.The director’s Twitter musings have given fans of DC plenty of excitement, from announcements such as when the DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate would be revealed, to a fun, no-impact poll about Superman’s costume.Gunn’s openness with fans has allowed for major speculation backed by evidence right from the person who would know best....

Writer Malcolm Spellman teased last month that there would be a surprise character in the latest episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which was revealed to be none other than Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Emmy award-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In just one scene, Valentina spoke to Wyatt Russell’s John Walker about the people now interested in him. Fans have speculated on exactly what her role will be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward, as Marvel Studios apparently has “even bigger ambitions” for the character; apparently, Julia Louis-Dreyfus “will be cropping up in the MCU for some time to come....

New photos have revealed the MCU’s first official merchandise of Kang the Conqueror for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief may have been the title star of Loki on Disney+; but by the conclusion of Season 1, all anyone could talk about was Kang the Conqueror. Following his role as He Who Remains in Loki, Jonathan Majors is set to debut his Kang in Marvel Studios’ kick-off film for Phase 5, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania....

The first reactions to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever are in, and it seems to be a resounding success. The Ryan Coogler-directed sequel has been long in the making and is receiving near-universal praise in its first reactions. Critics seem to love the film’s “beautifully cathartic” story and “masterful” score. But one aspect that has appeared in nearly every early review has been Tenoch Huerta’s MCU debut as Namor the Submariner. The longtime comic character finally transitions to the screen in the Black Panther follow-up, opening up potential stories to tell from the underwater world of the MCU....

Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of Loki gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at production, pitch meetings, and scrapped concepts. One of the more noteworthy elements to come out of the documentary was Loki’s concept art. Early sketches from within both the Time Variance Authority and the Citadel gave fans glimpses into recognizable objects and characters that almost made their way into the show’s various locations. When Loki enters the TVA, the cue line is noticeably empty....

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige shared his honest thoughts about James Gunn’s role at DC Studios.It seems that since James Gunn accepted his co-CEO promotion for DC Studios, comic book film fans imagined the director’s MCU departure as a studio civil war. While it’s true that Marvel and DC have been rivals in print and now on-screen for years, real-world names have added an extra layer of supposed drama.However, Kevin Feige’s latest comments suggest that any tension or conflict between himself and the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was a sequel for heroes far beyond the title character. Beyond following up 2016’s Doctor Strange and December’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, Benedict Cumberbatch’s second solo installment continued the legacy of Disney+‘s WandaVision. Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch picked up right where she left off, mesmerized by the Darkhold’s wicked promise: a reunion with her Maximoff twins. WARNING - The rest of this article contains spoilers from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness....

In the aftermath of the Infinity Saga, Phase 4 has brought an all-new era of heroes to light with Shang-Chi, Moon Knight, and Ms. Marvel. Each of these tales has delivered a backstory from different cultures worldwide including Asian, Egyptian, and most recently Muslim, as Marvel Studios’ latest Disney+ series dives into Kamala Khan’s Pakistani heritage. As Ms. Marvel begins to unravel the mysteries behind Kamala’s family and the ancient bangle that unlocked her powers, the series’ sound mixer teased the “dynamic” shift to come....

After five new Disney+ shows joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2021, this year kicked off with Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight as the first new streaming property in Phase 4’s second year. Bringing a new character into the franchise via Disney’s streaming platform for the first time, Moon Knight became must-see TV over its six-week run, particularly since Season 1 is the only confirmed season for the show thus far. As a whole, the MCU has seen overwhelming success on Disney+, with nearly every single new outing topping the charts at some point during its release schedule over the past 16 months....

Despite having spent her first decade in the Star Wars canon confined to animation, Ahsoka Tano stands among the most popular characters in the galaxy far, far away. Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan was made famous through her role in all seven seasons of The Clone Wars, the four seasons of Rebels, and most recently her live-action appearances in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Rosario Dawson brought Ahsoka to life for the first time in live-action, while also showcasing the first time the Jedi hero has appeared beyond the pre-original trilogy timeline....

Nancy’s Cheese is closed/ Lloyd Alter/CC BY 2.0 This is all very personal for me. One daughter used to manage a coffee shop; her spouse worked in a restaurant. My other daughter was a cheesemonger; her spouse worked in local theatre. None of them have any idea whether they will have jobs to come back to. These were not big operations; it’s not like the signs say Walmart is closed. Nancy’s is closed....

During a recent visit to Southern California, I was able to join my friend and his dog for a morning ritual. Every morning, as the rest of the family sleeps, Mike Telleria and pooch Sheila descend the stairs of their condo, cross the parking lot and head for a nearby field to enjoy a game of fetch. At 12 years old, Sheila doesn’t move quite as fast as she used to, but this ritual proves that a well-worn tennis ball can turn back time....

Twinkies/Promo image Green building means different things to different people, but improved insulation and reducing energy use is certainly up at the top of everyone’s list. Some of the most effective insulations are made from plastic foam, either in rigid boards or sprayed foams. But there are concerns; Architect Ken Levenson recently wrote a controversial article, Why Foam Fails. Reason #1: Dangerous Toxic Ingredients, which was the start of a series that is very critical of foam insulation....

MCU star Zendaya is deep into production on her next exciting project, Dune: Part Two, with the actress recently sharing an update on her work on the highly-anticipated sequel.Zendaya remains one of the biggest young names in the entertainment industry thanks to her Emmy-award-winning efforts on HBO Max’s Euphoria and her memorable work in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Now, she’s set to return to her role as Chani in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2....

Marvel Studios has continued to build its Marvel Cinematic Universe around its cast of stellar actors and actresses. Past movies have turned virtual unknowns like Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland into worldwide megastars while also utilizing the talents of established veterans like Robert Downey, Jr. and Paul Rudd to turn B-list heroes into worldwide phenomenons. A prominent example of spot on casting came in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, when director James Gunn utilized the varying talents of a newly buffed-up Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista to bring the galactic team of misfits to life....

Although Daredevil already ended its run on Netflix, it was made clear that the story of Matt Murdock is far from over, especially when the rights of the character reverted back to Marvel alongside the other Defenders. The continuation began when Charlie Cox’s Marvel hero and Vincent D’Onofrio were integrated into MCU films and series, such as Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye. After the impactful MCU debuts of both characters, rumors began to swirl online about where fans could expect Cox and D’Onofrio’s next MCU appearances....