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Do you plan it where there is lots of room, or do you put it where there is good transit accessibility? Urban thinker Matthew Blackett raises some interesting questions about the upcoming victory parade for the Toronto Raptors. Unlike, say, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade which is accessible by public transit, the organizers here have chosen a route which, Blackett notes, starts far away from Toronto’s subway system. As many as two million people are expected to show up, and many will probably drive because the parade starts at the site of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) which is mostly parking lots at this time of year....

With Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on its way to becoming the next big release in the MCU, Marvel Studios shared a new look at its leading heroes and villains.As Marvel Studios nears the end of its run for 2022, the team behind the MCU is now in preparation for the start of Phase 5 in early 2023 with Ant-Man 3. On top of this threequel introducing fans to the prime version of the Multiverse Saga’s biggest villain, Kang the Conqueror, another fan-favorite antagonist will make his MCU debut in this movie alongside him - MODOK....

Dear Pablo: Is it more cost effective to install an attic fan or add additional insulation? When the sun shines on your roof, the dark shingles (assuming that you have a shingled roof) collect the sun’s energy and pass it into your attic. The temperature in your attic can easily exceed the outside temperature by 30 ° F. The energy absorbed by your roof is transmitted into your attic by both convective and radiative heat transfer....

The development of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had a rocky start, as Scott Derrickson amicably departed the project “due to creative differences.” But Marvel Studios was able to quickly recover, replacing the Doctor Strange director with renowned horror and Spider-Man director Sam Raimi. Due to the ongoing pandemic, filming for the Doctor Strange sequel was delayed, which may have actually been more of a benefit than a curse for this production....

According to some experts, Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam is being considered a flop, as the DCU epic draws near closing its theatrical run.Despite Johnson’s best efforts of telling folks that “the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe [was] about to change,” the actor’s super-powered debut was not all that it was drummed up to be.The long-gestating film finally hit theaters back in October to lackluster reviews, with words like “messy” and “forgettable” getting thrown around....

Thor: Love and Thunder is all gas and no brakes ahead of its summer release. Marvel Studios officially kicked off its historic marketing campaign for the fourth installment, releasing the first teaser trailer a mere 81 days before the film hits theaters. Despite the long wait, the social reaction to the God of Thunder’s return has been overwhelmingly positive. The 90-second trailer featured Chris Hemsworth’s Thor throughout his years, ranging from a child to a “retired” adult....

A new limited test experience offered Disney+ subscribers exclusive access to six Marvel movie items and collectibles.Saturday, November 12 marks the third anniversary of Disney+’s 2019 debut. Since its launch, the streamer hasn’t just become Marvel Studios’ home streaming platform but also a means to expand its storytelling via MCU Disney+ series and the Marvel Studios Assembled documentaries. But Disney doesn’t intend to stop there. Back in September, The Wall Street Journal reported Disney’s intentions to introduce a membership program for Disney+ subscribers, including exclusive access and merchandise....

But as Mal said to Shepherd Book in Serenity, “That’s a long wait for a train don’t come.” It’s really hard, covering Elon Musk. He is obviously doing some great things, but the fanboys hang on his every tweet like they are messages from above. His latest tweet has everyone excited: I often have trouble taking Elon Musk seriously. I scoffed at the Hyperloop (I still scoff at the Hyperloop), although nothing I wrote was as good as Alison Arieff’s takedown of what she called “transportation’s mysterious new girlfriend – mysterious, unencumbered, exciting, expensive....

Warning - This article contains spoilers from Eternals. The entire Infinity Saga is founded on one villain: Thanos. He was the threat lurking in the shadows for years, that chill Tony Stark kept feeling down his spine. When the character was finally properly introduced in Avengers: Infinity War, it was glorious for many fans. Brought to life by Josh Brolin, the villain has hit Darth Vader status in pop culture—people across the world know his name, face, and voice....

The trailer for James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was finally released, and its accompanying poster made MCU history.Marvel Studios has made it a habit in Phase 4 of giving atypical credits for its movies and shows. Whether it be the marketing propping up a film’s director for the first time, like Eternals’ Chloé Zhao, or Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige getting higher billing in Hawkeye, this movement hasn’t gone unnoticed as the last two years have brought a number of new MCU entries....

The MCU has finally returned to theaters with the long-awaited release of Scarlett Johansson’s solo film, Black Widow. Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Black Widow is an action-based, spy thriller that’s both deeply personal and emotional for Natasha Romanoff as she confronts not just her past but her former family. Originally set to release in 2020, Black Widow’s delayed release places the film amongst many MCU projects that either have or have not been released in 2021....

As the DCU embraces a new chapter, DC Studios boss James Gunn unveiled a special look at its fresh slate with an image from the Creature Commandos HBO Max animated show.The new DCU is in full swing, with the universe filled with established characters alongside exciting newcomers. One of them is the Creature Commandos, a team of otherworldly characters that need to work together for an unknown mission. And now, here’s what to expect from the upcoming animated series....

Marvel Studios is about to make their biggest splash into the entertainment industry since the end of the Infinity Saga, starting off with Disney+’s WandaVision at the end of the week. This will begin a year in which nearly every single week will come with new MCU content between the movies and Disney+ shows, and this trend will likely continue in 2022 and beyond. Now that Phase 4 is about to bring dozens of new characters into play for the MCU, including the teams acquired in the Fox/Disney merger from 2019, the on-screen saga is set to expand into a true representation of the comic books with interactions and action never imagined before....

Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is off to an impressive start, with the franchise’s run on Disney+ bringing plenty of early success. However, even though MCU fans are clearly loving the efforts of WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in the streaming world, the wait still lingers for the MCU’s big screen movies to make their grand return. Thankfully, that wait seems to be coming to an end with the recent news that Black Widow will be releasing both in theaters and on Disney+ on July 9, coming as the first of four movies in the MCU in 2021....

Marvel Studios may be approaching a month-long hiatus over the coming days, but that doesn’t mean the team behind the MCU is taking a break thanks to three more 2021 releases. The next one on the docket is November’s theatrical debut for Eternals, which is already gaining momentum as potentially one of the best MCU films ever made. The movie’s team is currently ramping up the promotional tour with just about a month until its arrival, particularly with new TV spots teasing snippets of action that fans will see from this new solo adventure....

As Warner Bros. starts preparing for the first movie in the DC Universe’s (DCU) Chapter 1, Superman: Legacy, an unsurprising name has come up as a potential director candidate.DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran pulled back the curtain on the new era of the DCU in late January, which will bring 10 movies and TV shows over the next few years. Superman: Legacy will be the first of these new blockbusters as the Man of Steel is reborn, with Gunn and Safran looking to tackle a younger and less experienced Clark Kent....

The shiny reflections found in these paddy fields are more than a pretty landscape scene — they represent an ancient agricultural legacy that is now responsible for producing one of the world’s most important staple foods: rice. This simple cereal grain is the one of the largest agricultural commodities, just behind sugar and corn. It is most consistently found in Asian diets, which isn’t surprising considering its history. Rice paddy farming is believed to have originated in China, where the earliest known paddy field dates back more than 9,400 years, according to a new study....

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is only a few days from release, and with it comes the introduction of a brand-new hero. If reviews and first reactions are anything to go by, then fans should expect to be in for a treat. One of the elements from the movies that truly excited the fanbase was the reveal of the Abomination fighting Wong in an underground fighting ring. Though a brief moment at the end of Shang-Chi’s second trailer, the scene certainly made waves among fans....

Marvel Studios has brought fan-favorite Kamala Khan to live-action with their newest series, Ms. Marvel. The streaming show is the MCU’s best-reviewed Disney+ offering yet and is proving to be very popular with fans. In the series, Kamala comes into possession of a mysterious bangle which unlocks her superpowers, only to find herself being pursued by the deadly Clan Destine who wish to use Kamala’s abilities to bring themselves back home, and destroy the Earth in the process....

With The Mandalorian’s success, sometimes the fact a sequel trilogy exists is something that is often forgotten. To be fair, it’s not surprising that the films have faded in the public eye. The latest entry, The Rise of Skywalker, certainly didn’t leave the film side on a good note.Lately, however, things have been turning around. While Mando is on his break, the world of Star Wars is still around thanks to Star Wars: The Bad Batch, which seems to be everything that fans wanted and more....