The year 2021 has been a big one for the MCU as Marvel Studios has proved its ability to tell stories in a serialized format on Disney+ due to the success of WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. And even though Loki, Marvel’s third live-action Disney+ series, is set to debut on June 9, live-action isn’t all that Marvel has planned for the mouse house’s streaming service. What If…?...
What’s next for Marvel Studios following Ms. Marvel’s introduction of the MCU’s first mutant? First, it’ll be time for Tatiana Maslany’s debut as Jennifer Walters in She-Hulk. The half-hour legal comedy promises to be unlike anything Marvel Studios has done before—hopefully, this will include some touchups on the leading character’s VFX, which some aren’t quite feeling. After that? Well, the only bonafide show left to air will be What If…?’s second season —in fact, a premiere date may be one of Marvel’s announcements at SDCC this year....
Ms. Marvel’s finale is almost here! After the show premiered on Disney+ 6 weeks ago, the Jersey City superhero’s origin story will soon be closed in an exciting finale. The 6-episode first season might be over, but Iman Vellani will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon when she shares the stage with Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau in The Marvels, which hits theaters on July 28, 2023....
One of the biggest questions audiences had coming out of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ring was, what’s up with Bruce Banner’s arm? The character was suddenly human again and sporting a fancy-looking sling. That same look debuted in the opening moments of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’s first episode, just before Jen has her fateful accident. Warning - the rest of this article contains spoilers for She-Hulk Episode 2 Shortly after the titular character wakes up in a beach house, audiences are shown that not only is Bruce back to being Smart Hulk, but his hand is completely healed....
After five years, Supreme Leader Snoke has returned—well, in a way.Andy Serkis, who brought the villain to life via mo-cap for The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, unexpectedly popped back up in the Star Wars universe recently thanks to the Disney+ series Andor. However, despite formerly playing Snoke, this time, he plays a man named Kino Loy, who is the floor leader in the work prison where the leading character finds himself trapped....
Comic book movies have long gone underrepresented at the infamous Oscars and other award ceremonies as only a few select movies have seen any significant recognition beyond the usual visual effects nominations. Black Panther made history in 2019 as the first superhero movie to receive a Best Picture nomination and was followed by Joker in the 2020 awards. Since then, Marvel Studios made an unsuccessful push for Avengers: Endgame, but that won’t stop Sony from trying for Spider-Man: No Way Home....
Star Wars will soon bring the High Republic to live-action as Disney+’s The Acolyte series finally has some exciting news after months of disappointing delays.Most of Star Wars’ Disney+ endeavors so far have explored familiar faces in the timeline of the famous Skywalker Saga, but that’s all about to change. After seeing a major push on the publishing side, the High Republic will soon be coming to live-action with The Acolyte, a mystery-thriller exploring the emergence of the Sith....
Following The Book of Boba Fett’s run in January and February, Star Wars is set for a massive year of expansion on Disney+ with a few upcoming projects. Ewan McGregor will kick this off with his return as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in his self-titled limited series in May, filling in the gaps between Episode III and Episode IV. This also comes before Diego Luna’s Andor and Season 3 of The Mandalorian, both of which remain under the radar....
Lucasfilm is confirmed to appear at an upcoming Comic-Con event and will bring new announcements from The Mandalorian Season 3 and Indiana Jones 5.The Star Wars studio has plenty of upcoming projects in the pipeline right now, with The Mandalorian Season 3 being next up on the live-action agenda after Andor concludes its Disney+ run this week. And with the release not too far away - based on the last reported premiere date - news is starting to heat up....
Even though Warner Bros.’ plans for its DC comic book projects are currently in question, there’s no denying that The Batman was a success with fans and critics alike. Starring Robert Pattinson and directed by Matt Reeves, The Batman showcased a young Caped Crusader in a detective tale featuring several of Gotham’s villains, such as the Riddler played by Paul Dano. Following the film’s release, fans have been learning more about what went on behind the scenes of the film, from Robert Pattinson’s training to that deleted scene featuring a new Joker....
The Iditarod Trail dog sled race is a sled dog race from Anchorage, Alaska to Nome, Alaska, a route that is over 1,100 miles long. Aside from basic animal rights arguments against using dogs for entertainment or to pull sleds, many people object to the Iditarod because of the animal cruelty and deaths involved. This is from the official Iditarod website. The death of a dog in the 2013 Iditarod has prompted race organizers to improve protocols for dogs removed from the race....
Filming for the third season of The Mandalorian reportedly began in July of last year, with evidence pointing to the return of Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan. Around this time, talented deepfake artist Shamook was hired as a Senior Facial Capture Artist at Lucasfilm, with fans finally seeing his work in The Book of Boba Fett with the return of Luke Skywalker. Since production began, there have been multiple leaks online indicating colossal battle scenes in the series, and even another pointing to the appearance of a key location from Star Wars: The Clone Wars....
After breaking records for the shortest time before the movie’s release, Thor: Love and Thunder’s teaser trailer has arrived, and fans are already on the edge of their seats. The great news for those fans is that, since the movie is two months away, interviews and press tours are already beginning to ramp up. After a third-movie rebuild of the Thor franchise, it is clear that the MCU and fans alike just haven’t gotten enough Taika Waititi....
Thor: Love and Thunder is set to feature a grand reunion between Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster but in an unexpected way. Directed by Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), the upcoming sequel will mark the MCU return of Portman’s character as she embarks on a new heroic journey as Mighty Thor. The film will also showcase the first adventure of the God of Thunder in the post-Infinity Saga chapter of the MCU....
The director behind the Spider-Man star Tom Holland’s next Hollywood movie may have just been revealed.British actor Tom Holland has quickly shot to stardom as one of the hottest names in Hollywood after finding fame as the MCU’s Spider-Man. The wall-crawler actor has already churned out six superhero appearances across just five years, but now Holland has come to something of a crossroads.2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home brought the actor’s Marvel contract to an end, leaving him free to explore whatever other work he may please....
Below freezing weather across the country has brought with it a myriad of problems. Most exciting to me as a former teacher? School closings in many towns because the weather was just too cold for kids to be waiting outside a bus stop. Another issue with below freezing temps? Frozen — and often burst — pipes in our homes. It’s not a fun problem to deal with but it’s helpful to know why pipes are more likely to burst in this kind of weather, and what you can do to prevent it....
Cats are known for their playfulness, agility, and tendency to get themselves into a whole lot of trouble. Despite their frequent escapades, it’s hard to catch cats in action, but when you do, it’s a feline photographic masterpiece. Check out 13 of our favorite photos of kitties flipping, fighting, and flying. Reach for the sky Cats have powerful muscles in their hind legs that allow them to jump up to five times their own height in just one leap....
Vibrant living walls are a striking way to infuse a little more green in urban areas, and having your own is easier than you’d think. No space? No problem. These no-fuss kits will let you customize the size, shape, and greens that you grow indoors or out – from adding a small on-the-wall bouquet to your living room to creating a detailed portrait from teeny succulents. 1. DIY Living Wall Kits From ELT ELT started out making living walls for commercial spaces in Mumbai – but now you can put their expertise to use in your home with the DIY kits....
The first people to sail a ship around the world were the handful of survivors of Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition, which was completed in 1522. Joshua Slocum set the record for the first solo trip around the world on his boat Spray in 1898. Since then, circumnavigation has become a badge of honor with sailors chasing the dream of taking certain routes and completing the journey in the least amount of time....
Sure, the planet’s in trouble and saving it is serious business, but that doesn’t mean you have to be grim 24/7. Even the most committed environmentalists need an occasional shot of green gallows humor to blow off steam and keep things real. Besides, a spoonful of laughter definitely helps the green message go down. So whether you’re a full-blown eco-activist or just trying to live a more sustainable life, sit back and be prepared to laugh out loud — at yourself and the state of the world....
