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The Disney+ universe of the Star Wars franchise is set to expand, filling in story gaps of what happened in between the events of several films under the Skywalker Saga banner. One of the projects that will explore these storylines is Obi-Wan Kenobi. Directed by The Mandalorian’s Deborah Chow, the series will follow the post-Revenge of the Sith adventures of Ewan McGregor’s titular Jedi Master set 10 years after the tragic Order 66 event....

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier recently restarted its production, following the premature end to its filming earlier this year. Because of this, a lot of new information and images have surfaced from the set of the upcoming series. This includes rumored plot details, which may hint at a potential spoiler-filled storyline in the show. Many images from the set have also been released, showing off Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent and the return of Batroc the Leaper and Sharon Carter from Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, respectively....

The Acolyte is one of the many small screen entries of Star Wars on its Disney+ slate. Although the anticipation of fans has been mostly directed at Ahsoka and The Mandalorian, there’s a lot to be excited about in the upcoming series, such as its exploration of the dark side of the Force. Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland will serve as showrunner of the series. In addition, The Acolyte is being described as an action thriller with martial arts elements and it is said to be female-centric....

The summer solstice, which falls on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, offers more total sunlight than any other day of the year. It would seem to make sense, then, for the summer solstice to also feature the year’s earliest sunrise and latest sunset. Many people are surprised, however, to learn that isn’t quite how it works. While the solstice offers the greatest amount of daylight overall, the earliest sunrise occurs before the solstice and the latest sunset falls afterward....

Marvel Studios will soon release Thor: Love and Thunder, the fourth Thor solo movie in MCU history. Amongst a star-studded cast of characters will be Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster, who returns for as the MCU’s version of the Mighty Thor following her brief stint in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. The sequel is set to adapt Jane’s story from Marvel Comics, in which Thor’s longtime love interest is stricken with cancer before she becomes worthy of wielding the mighty hammer, Mjolnir....

Warner Bros. Discovery is working diligently to get the DC Extended Universe back on track after a rollercoaster ride over almost the past decade. And unfortunately, much of that more recent past has been without one of the most important characters in the entire DC catalog - Henry Cavill’s Superman.Although he starred in the first two DCEU movies as the Man of Steel, Cavill hasn’t been seen in canon since 2017’s disastrous theatrical cut of Justice League, which doesn’t include reshoots for 2021’s Zack Snyder’s Justice League on HBO Max....

There are countless factors and thousands of individuals that have helped turn the MCU into what it is today, but none more influential than Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. The Hollywood icon has produced every theatrical and Disney+ installment in the franchise, having served as the connective tissue the whole way.One cannot underestimate the extent of Feige’s role as he oversees every new project, both in the immediate and distant future, helping to shape the direction of the MCU as a whole....

Lucasfilm’s newest Star Wars streaming series for Disney+ recently finished its six-episode run. Obi-Wan Kenobi saw the return of fan-favorite actor Ewan McGregor to the role that put him on the map. In the show, the legendary Jedi Master is pulled away from his vigil on Tatooine where he watches over young Luke Skywalker. It’s during this adventure that he rescues a ten-year-old Princess Leia, rediscovers his connection to the Force, and perhaps most notably, has a pitched rematch with his greatest enemy, Darth Vader....

You’re sitting next to a purring cat when he rolls over with his belly pointed up. You reach in to rub his tummy, but instead of appreciating it, he attacks your hand instead. What just happened? Some cats don’t like belly rubs. Why? Mainly because the stomach area is a very sensitive part of a cat’s body. This soft underbelly protects some of their most vital organs, according to the South Boston Animal Hospital....

BRC Designs/via There is a long tradition of hanging furniture on the wall, going back to the Shakers: Designer Benjamin Caldwell describes why: © Studio Gorm At Studio Gorm, John Arndt and Wonhee Jeong Arndt have designed their version of a Shaker peg rail, and a line of furniture to hang from it. What’s really clever is that each piece of furniture is flat, and you assemble it according to your needs....

Do you really know where it comes from? Seashells have allured humans for time immemorial. These swirling, marbled wonders from the sea are unlike anything we find on land, and for that reason they have always been gathered and treasured. Unfortunately, as National Geographic explains in an eye-opening article about the seashell trade, there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes than you may think when selecting a pretty shell from a souvenir stand in the tropics....

Marvel Studios just made Disney+ history by bringing three of its newest streaming episodes to YouTube.Following a mixed response to Phase 4, Marvel Studios is currently rethinking its approach to the MCU going forward, including further “quality control” and “re-evaluating future releases” that are on the way.This will impact even the closest of the MCU’s Disney+ releases as a number of upcoming series have apparently been delayed out of 2023.The delays are seemingly part of a more long-term plan to slow the franchise’s streaming output and generally release fewer shows....

Take subversive action in small ways. The Guardian recently asked readers to share thoughts on ‘anti-capitalist’ living and the little things they do on a daily basis to “buck the system.” The resulting article features 24 actions that are a mix of curious, brilliant, and commonsensical. I’d like to share ten of my favorites below. Keep in mind, these are not green living tips so much as behaviors designed to break out of a mold and challenge a system, which is why some might seem odd at first glance....

The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of gardening for the year. Extend your harvest with these projects, tips, and ideas for your fall garden. For many novice gardeners, the coming of cooler weather is often a sign to turn their attention away from the yard and garden, as it’s usually too late to start growing any more of the classic summer garden vegetables, but fall gardens can also be productive, whether you’re growing vegetables, greens, or flowers....

When it comes to behind-the-scenes personnel within the MCU, directors Joe and Anthony Russo hold a place as two of the most influential professionals to ever work on a Marvel Studios project. After their impressive work on the last two Captain America movies, they helmed arguably the two biggest superhero movies in history with credits on Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Even after completing their duties in Endgame, the Russo brothers remain connected to the MCU, largely through giving insight into what the franchise is doing with Phase 4 and beyond....

Despite negative feedback from critics and audiences for Thor: Love and Thunder, it sounds like Christian Bale would be up for another Marvel role in the future.Sure, Thor 4 might not have aged well for many. But even with the negative reception, Bale himself was never the problem—that came down to the script itself and how the character was utilized.Gorr the God Butcher was not in nearly enough of the movie, and despite his name, he only killed a single God towards the beginning of the film....

For 11 years, Marvel Studios told the stories of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and everything in between to weave a cinematic story ever told over 23 films. The Infinity Saga was an achievement of blockbuster cinema and will go down as one of the greatest fan experiences of all time. And while it is important and heartwarming to remember the first three phases of the MCU, it is also exciting and bold to venture into the next generation of Marvel Studios stories....

Back in 2019, fans learned about a bombshell regarding the future of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor franchise: the fourth entry in his series would see Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster return to the fold. This time, however, she was set to wield the legendary Mjolnir—yes, even though the last time it was seen on Earth-616 it had been shattered. So what chain of events could possibly lead to that outcome? In the comics, Jane Foster’s Thor situation is bogged down by the not-so-happy knowledge that she’s slowly dying of cancer....

With its March 19 release fast approaching, anticipation for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has never been higher. The Disney+ series will finally put Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes in the spotlight, who will be positioned as an “essential” part of the MCU. Following on from the success of Phase 4’s first entry, WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier may face a lot of pressure in living up to what has come before....

Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four is slowly coming together after officially being set to release in theaters on November 8, 2024, kicking off the MCU’s Phase 6.Fans recently got confirmation that WandaVision’s Matt Shakman is in early talks to direct the upcoming blockbuster, news that could potentially be confirmed as soon as September’s D23 Fan Expo. But now, there comes an even bigger decision that’s been a part of fan discussion for years already — who will play Mr....