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The MCU has recently taken strides to improve its representation, with Eternals having showcased the first LGBTQIA+ relationship in the universe. This representation only looks set to grow with Thor: Love and Thunder’s Valkyrie and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s Okoye reportedly set to enter LGBTQIA+ relationships in the near future. As this happens in the MCU, Florida recently passed the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law that will ban public schools from mentioning gender identity or sexual orientation....

The X-Men have a long list of characters that fans are dying to see enter the MCU, but which should Marvel focus on first?Marvel Studios creative executive Nate Moore stated in late 2022 that the company “might be a few years out from the X-Men” in the MCU. However, that hasn’t stopped the universe from mutant-centric teases.The first time an MCU project confirmed the existence of a mutant was Kamala Khan in Ms....

MCU fans surely know the story by now: Tony Stark aka, Iron Man, after over a decade of superhero-ing in the MCU, gave his own life to stop Thanos from destroying the universe. Since Tony’s untimely demise, his legacy has been felt in Marvel’s projects, such as Spider-Man: Far From Home, in which Peter Parker tries desperately to live up to Stark’s legacy. The aftereffects of Iron Man’s death will also be felt through the character of Ironheart....

Moon Knight has been twisting and turning for a number of weeks, but no episode swerved more than the fourth episode of the Disney+ show. Episode 4 ended on a major bombshell, placing Marc Spector and Steven Grant in a mental institution before having them run into… a hippo goddess? With only a few unseen bits of footage and a baffling ending to go off of, it’s safe to say that many fans had no clue what to expect going into the fifth chapter of Moon Knight’s story....

Much like Marvel Studios’ films, each MCU Disney+ series to date has brought something new to the table in terms of style, genre, and storytelling. Looking ahead at what’s to come in Marvel’s Phase 4, that trend appears to continue, particularly in regard to She-Hulk starring Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters, Bruce Banner’s cousin. As a half-hour legal comedy, She-Hulk is a first for Marvel Studios, and for the majority of the show’s cast like Jameela Jamil, Ginger Gonzaga, and Hamilton alum Renee Elise Goldsberry, the series is their first foray in the MCU....

Although it’s been over a decade since Dreamworks last visited the Shrek franchise, mainstay Eddie Murphy recently touched on the idea of coming back to play Donkey in a potential Shrek 5.Even after more than 20 years, the Shrek saga remains one of the most popular animated franchises in the game, even being used for a joke in 2022’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona’s adventures have become pop culture legends as the first four movies comprise one of the five highest-grossing franchises in animated movie history - even amongst competition like Toy Story....

Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are in the final stages of preparations for the December 17 release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, arguably the most anticipated MCU movie since Avengers: Endgame. Now that the film is only a couple of weeks away from its full debut, Marvel and Sony are moving full speed ahead with their promotional tour to keep the hype train charging forward. With two full trailers and numerous TV spots bringing never-before-seen footage from No Way Home, fans are attempting to piece together how exactly the threequel will progress on the big screen....

Spider-Man: No Way Home is now officially playing in theaters, coming in as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s final movie of 2021 and the third team-up effort between Marvel and Sony Pictures on a Spidey solo flick. Coming as a culmination of not only Tom Holland’s MCU Spidey story but also for Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s adventures, this threequel is already making tidal waves across the fandom. No Way Home took some major chances by including characters from Maguire and Garfield’s solo films, which were previously thought of as being in a separate universe from the events in the MCU....

Even for a franchise that has ten new entries coming into play in 2021 alone, nothing is seemingly building up more hype for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future than the untitled Spider-Man 3. The web-slinger’s threequel is still a ways away from finishing shooting, although reports have already spoken of this movie being one of the most ambitious stories the MCU has ever attempted. Tom Holland’s titular hero will not only be following up on his identity crisis issues laid out in Spider-Man: Far From Home, but he will also be pitted against a multiverse’s worth of villains in his toughest challenge to date....

The actress playing Hera Syndulla in Ahsoka on Disney+ has reportedly been revealed.Ahsoka Tano may be the lead of her upcoming Disney+ series, but Star Wars fans are equally excited about her supporting characters, the live-action versions of the cast of Star Wars: Rebels.In addition to Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka, the 2023 series is shaping up to be a quasi-sequel to the Star Wars animated show which ran from 2014-2018 and centered on the rebel crew of the Ghost....

A person of color will reportedly be the lead in Damon Lindelof’s upcoming Star Wars film, a project which could be released in 2025.In early 2022, it was reported that Lindelof was set to write a Star Wars feature film. It was also confirmed that Ms. Marvel director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy would serve as the movie’s director, and that secret writers’ room meetings were held for two weeks following Star Wars Celebration....

The universe is expanding. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has the opportunity to flesh out its heroes like never before. With The Falcon and the Winter Soldier set for a six-week episodic run, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes are set to re-introduce themselves to viewers on a much more personal level, consequently altering what it means to be a good guy. A NEW AGE OF HEROES The legacy of that shield is complicated....

We know that sometimes animals have unlikely friendships. Whether it’s circumstances that throw them together or they just happen to find a friend from another species, animals will occasionally become pals, creating an unconventional alliance. These unusual relationships cause a certain amount of double-takes — and they’re often incredibly adorable — but there’s also a scientific benefit to studying odd animal friendships. The Science of Animal Friendships “There’s no question that studying these relationships can give you some insight into the factors that go into normal relationships,” Gordon Burghardt, a professor in the departments of psychology and ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Tennessee, told The New York Times....

As Marvel Studios’ second series on Disney+ nears its end in April, Loki will follow up in June. In anticipation of this release, Marvel Studios have already begun marketing the show with a brand-new trailer and a world-exclusive new cover interview with Tom Hiddleston. Since February, there have been rumors of Kid Loki being included in the series and a casting call for a ten-year-old boy with “life experience beyond his years” points squarely in that direction....

Fans will soon unveil the secrets of the Multiverse unraveled in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and anticipation couldn’t be higher. There have been plenty of rumors regarding which Marvel legends (no, not Morbius) will appear in the magical sequel, but Patrick Stewart’s Professor X remains the only confirmed returning character, with the Mutant icon expected to lead the MCU’s Illuminati. The second trailer for the Multiverse blockbuster revealed Doctor Strange’s reality-bending actions had resulted in his capture by a group that appeared to involve Baron Mordo, Charles Xavier, and some Ultron Bots....

Like most skills, cooking becomes easier the more you do it. You start with simple recipes first and then move on to more complicated ones. If you find you really enjoy getting creative in the kitchen, you can learn techniques that help you focus on cooking without having to follow step-by-step recipes. Learning how to use aromatics is one of those techniques. If you’ve ever sautéed garlic and onion in oil before adding ground beef to make something like lasagna or baked ziti, you’ve already used aromatics, even if you didn’t know it....

The first official project starring these characters was announced at Disney Investor Day, with Jon Watts set to direct the MCU’s Fantastic Four movie. Plans for the X-Men are still in the works. NEWS In a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused Podcast, director Paul Greengrass spoke on plans for a Marvel crossover movie with the properties previously owned by 20th Century Fox. “They [Fox] did talk to me about it....

If you’re a fan of Asian cuisine, you’ve probably eaten koji, though you may not have known it. This little-known fungus is responsible for so much of what makes Asian food so yummy. Check out the ingredient labels on your favorite soy sauce or miso paste, and you’ll likely see this tiny, extremely powerful microbe listed. So what is koji exactly? Koji is a mold called Aspergillus oryzae. It has been used for thousands of years in Japan to make culinary staples such as mirin and sake....

There’s not much that can compare with plucking a juicy peach from your own fruit tree. From spring’s sweet cherries to fall’s crisp apples, fresh fruit is one of nature’s most delicious products — plus it’s super-versatile, adding a refreshing sweetness to everything from glazes and chutneys for winter roasts to spring salads, smoothies, and dessert. Whether you want to add a fruit tree to your at-home garden for an annual harvest of peaches, cherries, apples, pears, or citrus — or you just like the look of these flowery, budding plants — here’s everything you need to get started, from how much space you’ll need to which trees do best in which climates....

Let’s say it off the bat: we aren’t entirely on board with the methods used by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in their fight against the Japanese whaling fleet. However, it’s impossible not to notice that, two decades after they started trolling the Arctic waters, the Sea Shepherd fleet – led by enigmatic captain Paul Watson – is making a difference to whales. Here’s how. 1. They’re decreasing the number of whales killed each year....