The concept of the super soldier has become a common (if not overused) conceit in the Marvel Universe — not only in the comics, but in its cinematic iteration as well. Abraham Erskine's Super Soldier Serum is probably best known as the stuff that transformed Steve Rogers into Captain America. Notably, Erskine's formula died with him, making Cap the only super soldier alive — at least for the moment. Countless tried to recreate its effects, spawning multiple heroes and villains in the process. A few writers took a page from that book in adapting the comics for Marvel's Cinematic Universe. Characters that previously had little to do with the serum were suddenly made into super soldiers. With certain characters, like Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, it absolutely works. But the sheer influx of characters with similar origins has kind of taken the novelty out of it since.
With so many super soldiers running around in the MCU,...
With so many super soldiers running around in the MCU,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
TLC’s Little People, Big World Season 24 is over, but the Roloff family members still keep fans apprised of what’s going on in their lives. Zach and Tori Roloff took their three kids to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, in early 2023. So, how much did their trip cost them? Here are the estimates.
Zach and Tori Roloff recently took their 3 kids to Disneyland Zach and Tori Roloff from ‘Little People, Big World’ | Entertainment Tonight via YouTube
Tori and Zach Roloff looked like they had a fantastic time at Disneyland. The Little People, Big World couple took their kids — Jackson, 5, Lilah, 3, and Josiah, 7 months, to the park for the first time. Tori posted photos and videos of the trip to Instagram.
In Touch Weekly notes Tori got in the spirit of the park by wearing Minnie Mouse ears, and her kids also had Disney-themed attire. While Lilah wasn’t so sure...
Zach and Tori Roloff recently took their 3 kids to Disneyland Zach and Tori Roloff from ‘Little People, Big World’ | Entertainment Tonight via YouTube
Tori and Zach Roloff looked like they had a fantastic time at Disneyland. The Little People, Big World couple took their kids — Jackson, 5, Lilah, 3, and Josiah, 7 months, to the park for the first time. Tori posted photos and videos of the trip to Instagram.
In Touch Weekly notes Tori got in the spirit of the park by wearing Minnie Mouse ears, and her kids also had Disney-themed attire. While Lilah wasn’t so sure...
- 2/4/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
2022 was full of action-packed hit movies like Top Gun: Maverick, Rrr, and Bullet Train. Despite being a Telugu-language film made for the Indian market, Rrr became one of the biggest surprise hits of the year in the US and has been winning big since its release. The movie has put the actors and director on the map, and two of its stars now want to be the next Iron Man.
‘Rrr’ has been breaking records since its release
Rrr is a fictional retelling of the friendship and lives of two real-life revolutionaries, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju, in the 1920s. The movie takes on a What If? type of format exploring the undocumented period in the revolutionaries’ lives as they begin to fight for their country.
Rrr draws attention to the abuses and inequalities of colonial rule and follows the real-life Indian heroes teaming up against their British oppressors.
‘Rrr’ has been breaking records since its release
Rrr is a fictional retelling of the friendship and lives of two real-life revolutionaries, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju, in the 1920s. The movie takes on a What If? type of format exploring the undocumented period in the revolutionaries’ lives as they begin to fight for their country.
Rrr draws attention to the abuses and inequalities of colonial rule and follows the real-life Indian heroes teaming up against their British oppressors.
- 2/1/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Take another look at Marvel Comics' "Captain America" - Commie Smasher!, from the publisher's 'cold war' comic books of the 1950's, that identified communist foreign infiltrators, corrupt politicians, bribed journalists and 'useful idiots' as enemies of the state:
"...in 1953, 'William Burnside' discovers the lost formula for the 'Super-Soldier Serum' in 'Third Reich' files stashed in a German warehouse.
"He immediately tells the government about the formula in consideration of becoming the next 'Captain America'...
"...even undergoing plastic surgery to look like 'Steve Rogers', but the government is unconvinced they need another 'Cap'.
"Becoming a disgruntled teacher, the new Rogers befriends rebellious student 'Jack Monroe' and together they access the formula, injecting the chemicals into each other, to become the new Captain America and 'Bucky'.
"The duo fight as 'Commie Smashers'...
"...unaware of a 'Vita-Ray' process required to stabilize the recipient taking the formula.”
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"...in 1953, 'William Burnside' discovers the lost formula for the 'Super-Soldier Serum' in 'Third Reich' files stashed in a German warehouse.
"He immediately tells the government about the formula in consideration of becoming the next 'Captain America'...
"...even undergoing plastic surgery to look like 'Steve Rogers', but the government is unconvinced they need another 'Cap'.
"Becoming a disgruntled teacher, the new Rogers befriends rebellious student 'Jack Monroe' and together they access the formula, injecting the chemicals into each other, to become the new Captain America and 'Bucky'.
"The duo fight as 'Commie Smashers'...
"...unaware of a 'Vita-Ray' process required to stabilize the recipient taking the formula.”
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- 1/25/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The epic conclusion to the groundbreaking original series Brzrkr is finally here and its an amazing series. I highly recommend it, especially the Brzrkr Variant Covers, as each issues has been engrossing from start to end. Print copies of Brzrkr #11 will be available for sale today, December 21.
Boom! Studios today announced the final issue of the record-breaking hit comic book series Brzrkr by the iconic Keanu Reeves and Nyt bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt, acclaimed artist Ron Garney, colorist Bill Crabtree (Bprd), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy). Discover the shocking and epic conclusion to this global hit series in Brzrkr #12, unfolding the final chapter of the story that’s sold over a million copies, this March 2023!
Reeves said recently in the latest video: Berserker was originally envisioned as a 12 issue series but the story the world of course be himself have evolved in ways that I could only have dreamed of...
Boom! Studios today announced the final issue of the record-breaking hit comic book series Brzrkr by the iconic Keanu Reeves and Nyt bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt, acclaimed artist Ron Garney, colorist Bill Crabtree (Bprd), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy). Discover the shocking and epic conclusion to this global hit series in Brzrkr #12, unfolding the final chapter of the story that’s sold over a million copies, this March 2023!
Reeves said recently in the latest video: Berserker was originally envisioned as a 12 issue series but the story the world of course be himself have evolved in ways that I could only have dreamed of...
- 12/21/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This article contains major MCU spoilers
Ooh, the MCU is a lot, isn’t it? It was always a lot, but now it’s a Lot lot. With the rollout of Phase Four, fans didn’t just have a handful of blockbuster films to keep up with, there were also multiple TV shows streaming on Disney+ that introduced important new characters and corners of the Marvel Universe that interconnected with big budget theatrical releases.
It’s been a gamble for Marvel Studios, who first properly tested audience reactions with the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in the first half of 2022. Fully understanding the plot of the Benedict Cumberbatch-led sequel meant you really had to have seen WandaVision on Disney+, and in the next batch of MCU movies, characters and stories from other shows will be important, too.
2023’s The Marvels, featuring Brie Larson reprising her...
Ooh, the MCU is a lot, isn’t it? It was always a lot, but now it’s a Lot lot. With the rollout of Phase Four, fans didn’t just have a handful of blockbuster films to keep up with, there were also multiple TV shows streaming on Disney+ that introduced important new characters and corners of the Marvel Universe that interconnected with big budget theatrical releases.
It’s been a gamble for Marvel Studios, who first properly tested audience reactions with the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in the first half of 2022. Fully understanding the plot of the Benedict Cumberbatch-led sequel meant you really had to have seen WandaVision on Disney+, and in the next batch of MCU movies, characters and stories from other shows will be important, too.
2023’s The Marvels, featuring Brie Larson reprising her...
- 12/21/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Dwayne Johnson has announced that Black Adam 2 won’t be a part of DC Comics’ “first chapter”.
In a tweet shared on Tuesday (20 December), the 50-year-old actor said that he connected with new DC CEO James Gunn and been told that “Black Adam will not be in their first chapter of storytelling”.
“However, DC and Seven Bucks have agreed to continue exploring the most valuable ways Black Adam can be utilised in future DC multiverse chapters,” he added.
In his own statement, Gunn said: “Love @TheRock and I’m always excited to see what he and Seven Bucks do next. Can’t wait to collaborate soon.”
Johnson spent a decade trying to bring the Black Adam character to the big screen and has previously voiced his visions for follow-ups involving Superman.
The first Black Adam film topped the box office for three weekends when it was released this year with 18.5m £15.2m) in ticket sales,...
In a tweet shared on Tuesday (20 December), the 50-year-old actor said that he connected with new DC CEO James Gunn and been told that “Black Adam will not be in their first chapter of storytelling”.
“However, DC and Seven Bucks have agreed to continue exploring the most valuable ways Black Adam can be utilised in future DC multiverse chapters,” he added.
In his own statement, Gunn said: “Love @TheRock and I’m always excited to see what he and Seven Bucks do next. Can’t wait to collaborate soon.”
Johnson spent a decade trying to bring the Black Adam character to the big screen and has previously voiced his visions for follow-ups involving Superman.
The first Black Adam film topped the box office for three weekends when it was released this year with 18.5m £15.2m) in ticket sales,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Film
For a while, it seemed like title sequences were a dying art form. Throughout the 2010s, shows seemed to fall largely into two opening credits categories: slow, moving close-ups of pieces of a thing that led to a final zoom out, or a quick, unadorned shot of a title card that makes viewers feel nothing at all. TV seemed to relish telling us as little as possible about the series at hand before it's actually begun, forgoing a decades-old tradition in mood setting to instead cut straight to the action.
Luckily, though, the title sequence seems to be making a comeback. In 2022, title sequences got creative in ways that blended the familiar with the trendy (brief opening titles that change with every episode). The result is a great year for TV fans — and anyone who loves to get a good jingle stuck in their head.
Below, we run through the...
Luckily, though, the title sequence seems to be making a comeback. In 2022, title sequences got creative in ways that blended the familiar with the trendy (brief opening titles that change with every episode). The result is a great year for TV fans — and anyone who loves to get a good jingle stuck in their head.
Below, we run through the...
- 12/20/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The original Black Panther movie was a game-changer for Marvel Studios and perhaps the superhero genre as a whole. Released in February and (at least in the the minds of some fans) in the shadow of what was the latest Avengers movie, it’s doubtful even Disney anticipated Black Panther to open north of 200 million or that it would go on to be the first superhero flick nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
Yet here we are in the shadow of a true, kingly MCU movie. Still, the road to its sequel has been long and marred by tragedy. We may never know exactly what director and co-writer Ryan Coogler had in mind in his initial drafts for what became Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but it obviously changed after the monumental loss of star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020 at the age of only 43 after a long, private battle with cancer.
Yet here we are in the shadow of a true, kingly MCU movie. Still, the road to its sequel has been long and marred by tragedy. We may never know exactly what director and co-writer Ryan Coogler had in mind in his initial drafts for what became Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but it obviously changed after the monumental loss of star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020 at the age of only 43 after a long, private battle with cancer.
- 11/10/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown quite a bit since we last visited Wakanda. We’ve met new comic characters in film form, like Shang-Chi, The Eternals and Ms. Marvel, as well as Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight. Thor, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker and Doctor Strange have all received at least second if not third (or in Thor’s case fourth) installments within their respective hero’s journeys. But of course, the worst news involves the passing of Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed Prince and then King T’Challa in “Black Panther” (2018).
Boseman’s character has not been recast, and the legacy he left behind serves as its own presence in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The world of Wakanda has been slowly introduced over the last few years in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it might be helpful to brush up on who has crossed the borders of the hidden nation,...
Boseman’s character has not been recast, and the legacy he left behind serves as its own presence in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The world of Wakanda has been slowly introduced over the last few years in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it might be helpful to brush up on who has crossed the borders of the hidden nation,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is finally upon us.
An update on the status of "Constantine 2."
Chris Evans misses playing Captain America.
"Agatha: Coven of Chaos" begins filming very soon.
All that and more!
Cruise Around Like A Cool Kid On These Black Panther Heelys
Remember Heelys? Remember when that kid showed up at your school rolling around on his shoes? Just me? In any event, Heelys are still very much a thing and the company has teamed up with Marvel to make a new line of shoes inspired by "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." So, not only are they superhero shoes,...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is finally upon us.
An update on the status of "Constantine 2."
Chris Evans misses playing Captain America.
"Agatha: Coven of Chaos" begins filming very soon.
All that and more!
Cruise Around Like A Cool Kid On These Black Panther Heelys
Remember Heelys? Remember when that kid showed up at your school rolling around on his shoes? Just me? In any event, Heelys are still very much a thing and the company has teamed up with Marvel to make a new line of shoes inspired by "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." So, not only are they superhero shoes,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
It’s been four long years, but the FIFA World Cup — the biggest single sporting event on the planet (3.57 billion people watched in 2018) — is ready to hit the pitch again as 32 nations battle it out. For U.S. players, the wait has been even longer, after they didn’t qualify for the last tourney in Russia. “[Now the team has a] responsibility to make us believe again,” says Hall of Famer and Fox Sports’ lead studio analyst Alexi Lalas. The excitement kicks off in Qatar on November 20. The U.S. faces Wales first on November 21 in the group stage; the Black Friday match against England promises to be immense. Leading the U.S. charge is “Captain America”— gifted forward Christian Pulisic. “He has the ideal temperament for that pressure of the world spotlight,” says Fox Sports exec producer David Neal. Tyler Adams, Yunus Musah and Brenden Aaronson are also among the names to watch. While...
- 11/10/2022
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Creature feature Elevation, starring Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Morena Baccarin (Deadpool) and Maddie Hasson (Malignant), has pre-sold out of the AFM to 25+ markets for Mossbank.
Currently filming in Colorado, the George Nolfi-directed post-apocalyptic action-thriller from A Quiet Place producer Brad Fuller follows a single father and two women who must venture from the safety of their home to face monstrous creatures in order to save the life of a child.
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Deals have been closed with Signature for the UK, Ireland, Australia and Nz, Metropolitan for France, Idc for Latin America, Vvs Films for Canada, Tripictures and DeaPlaneta for Spain,...
Currently filming in Colorado, the George Nolfi-directed post-apocalyptic action-thriller from A Quiet Place producer Brad Fuller follows a single father and two women who must venture from the safety of their home to face monstrous creatures in order to save the life of a child.
Related Story What To Make Of This Year’s AFM? Related Story "Daddy Was Just Daddy To Me": Watch The First Trailer For Documentary 'My Father Muhammad Ali' — AFM Related Story Roadside Attractions, IFC Films & Millennium Media Execs Talk Challenges In Indie Theatrical Marketplace & Why They're Hopeful Of Recovery — AFM
Deals have been closed with Signature for the UK, Ireland, Australia and Nz, Metropolitan for France, Idc for Latin America, Vvs Films for Canada, Tripictures and DeaPlaneta for Spain,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
Jason Momoa has a secret, dream DC project.
The first reviews for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" are in.
"Blue Beetle" might have a big DC cameo.
Captain America is officially the sexiest of them all.
All that and more!
Check Out This New Midnight Suns Prequel Short
"Marvel's Midnight Suns" is set to hit shelves in just a few weeks and a series of animated shorts serving as a prequel to the story have been making their way out into the world to help tee up the game. The second installment, titled "A New Sun Must Rise,...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
Jason Momoa has a secret, dream DC project.
The first reviews for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" are in.
"Blue Beetle" might have a big DC cameo.
Captain America is officially the sexiest of them all.
All that and more!
Check Out This New Midnight Suns Prequel Short
"Marvel's Midnight Suns" is set to hit shelves in just a few weeks and a series of animated shorts serving as a prequel to the story have been making their way out into the world to help tee up the game. The second installment, titled "A New Sun Must Rise,...
- 11/8/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Making a “Black Panther” sequel without its Black Panther — following the tragic and untimely death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020 — was always going to be a challenge, and it’s a testament to director and co-writer Ryan Coogler that “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is as entertaining and affecting as it is.
At the same time, like so many sequels before it, “Wakanda Forever” doesn’t land with the same power as its predecessor. That can be partially pinned on the issues that plague any second chapter, where the freshness of the first film has been incorporated into popular culture, but there’s more to it: This is a movie that wants to wrap its arms around grief and loss, and to consider the transfer of power in a royal family, while also introducing a new corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that necessitates origin stories for a major character and his heretofore hidden kingdom.
At the same time, like so many sequels before it, “Wakanda Forever” doesn’t land with the same power as its predecessor. That can be partially pinned on the issues that plague any second chapter, where the freshness of the first film has been incorporated into popular culture, but there’s more to it: This is a movie that wants to wrap its arms around grief and loss, and to consider the transfer of power in a royal family, while also introducing a new corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that necessitates origin stories for a major character and his heretofore hidden kingdom.
- 11/8/2022
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
Jeremy Strong, the portrayer of everyone's favorite sadboy failson on "Succession," has been accused of taking himself too seriously before. While he takes a lot of issue with that accusation, the seriousness with which he takes his craft has partially led to his career renaissance in the past few years, with his starring role on "Succession" as the centerpiece.
Many pinpoint the point at which his career really took off as when he played a major role in Adam McKay's 2015 flick, "The Big Short," which helped land him the role on the McKay-led HBO series. But according to a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Strong almost got what could have been his big break in a very different kind of movie, "Captain America; The First Avenger."
Anybody who knows Strong's work would probably agree that he doesn't exactly seem like a Marvel Cinematic Universe type of guy. For...
Many pinpoint the point at which his career really took off as when he played a major role in Adam McKay's 2015 flick, "The Big Short," which helped land him the role on the McKay-led HBO series. But according to a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Strong almost got what could have been his big break in a very different kind of movie, "Captain America; The First Avenger."
Anybody who knows Strong's work would probably agree that he doesn't exactly seem like a Marvel Cinematic Universe type of guy. For...
- 11/8/2022
- by Matt Rainis
- Slash Film
Chris Evans Is 2022's People's Sexiest Man Alive: "This Is Something [My Mom] Can Really Brag About"
Chris Evans has been crowned this year's People's Sexiest Man Alive! On Nov. 7, the 41-year-old actor officially received the title when People unveiled their annual cover on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." While Evans could not appear on "The Late Show" to be interviewed for the occasion, 2016's Sexiest Man Alive, Dwayne Johnson, filmed a video presenting the title to Evans on the set of their upcoming movie, "Red One." When asked to say something sexy for the audience, Evans simply said, "Go vote tomorrow." Check out the clip ahead.
Evans has been making us swoon ever since his breakout role in 2005's "Fantastic Four," but most of us love him for his starring roles as Captain America in the MCU or Buzz Lightyear himself in "Lightyear." In addition to "Lightyear," Evans also starred alongside Ryan Gosling in Netflix's "The Gray Man" earlier this year, which the streamer...
Evans has been making us swoon ever since his breakout role in 2005's "Fantastic Four," but most of us love him for his starring roles as Captain America in the MCU or Buzz Lightyear himself in "Lightyear." In addition to "Lightyear," Evans also starred alongside Ryan Gosling in Netflix's "The Gray Man" earlier this year, which the streamer...
- 11/8/2022
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
In one of the more interesting casting missed opportunities, Succession actor Jeremy Strong almost played Captain America. Well, Ok, just his body would have been used…and it would have been for the puny version of Steve Rogers.
In the earlier days of his budding screen career, Jeremy Strong was strongly considered for the role of Steve Rogers’ body in the first act of 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger. “They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body, before he turns into a superhero. They said they needed a transformational actor and would use CGI to put the actual actor’s face and voice over my own.”
It’s a fun before-they-were-stars story of pre-fame glimpses of success, but Jeremy Strong ended up turning down the role–maybe he thought it would conflict with his surname? It would go to a fellow named Leander Deeny. Hey, considering most...
In the earlier days of his budding screen career, Jeremy Strong was strongly considered for the role of Steve Rogers’ body in the first act of 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger. “They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body, before he turns into a superhero. They said they needed a transformational actor and would use CGI to put the actual actor’s face and voice over my own.”
It’s a fun before-they-were-stars story of pre-fame glimpses of success, but Jeremy Strong ended up turning down the role–maybe he thought it would conflict with his surname? It would go to a fellow named Leander Deeny. Hey, considering most...
- 11/8/2022
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Hollywood star Chris Evans, who is known for his portrayal of ‘Captain America’ in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has been named the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ for 2022 by People magazine.
Reacting to his new title, he said that this news will delight at least one person – his mother. The actor said: “My mom will be so happy. She’s proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about.”
Evans’ career has been on fire for the last decade. This year alone, he starred in Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’, Netflix’s ‘Gray Man’ and filmed three new movies, including 2023’s ‘Ghosted’ for AppleTV+ which he is also producing.
According to People, he also co-runs ‘A Starting Point’, the civic engagement platform he launched in 2020.
Now in his 40s, Evans is trying to prioritise a healthy work-life balance and spending as much time as possible at home and with his family in Boston.
Reacting to his new title, he said that this news will delight at least one person – his mother. The actor said: “My mom will be so happy. She’s proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about.”
Evans’ career has been on fire for the last decade. This year alone, he starred in Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’, Netflix’s ‘Gray Man’ and filmed three new movies, including 2023’s ‘Ghosted’ for AppleTV+ which he is also producing.
According to People, he also co-runs ‘A Starting Point’, the civic engagement platform he launched in 2020.
Now in his 40s, Evans is trying to prioritise a healthy work-life balance and spending as much time as possible at home and with his family in Boston.
- 11/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Click here to read the full article.
People Magazine has named Chris Evans as its Sexiest Man Alive for 2022.
Evan’s selection was announced Monday night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The 41-year-old actor, famed for playing Captain America across several films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, inherits the mantle from fellow MCU star Paul Rudd.
“My mom will be so happy,” Evans told People. “She’s proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about.”
Evans got his start on television in the Fox comedy-drama series Opposite Sex in 2000, and made his feature debut the following year in Not Another Teen Movie. His breakthrough Hollywood role came in Fox’s Fantastic Four (2005) where he played Johnny Storm/Human Torch. Outside of superhero movies, Evans has garnered positive notices for films such as Danny Boyle’s Sunshine (2007), Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer (2013) and Rian Johnson...
People Magazine has named Chris Evans as its Sexiest Man Alive for 2022.
Evan’s selection was announced Monday night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The 41-year-old actor, famed for playing Captain America across several films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, inherits the mantle from fellow MCU star Paul Rudd.
“My mom will be so happy,” Evans told People. “She’s proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about.”
Evans got his start on television in the Fox comedy-drama series Opposite Sex in 2000, and made his feature debut the following year in Not Another Teen Movie. His breakthrough Hollywood role came in Fox’s Fantastic Four (2005) where he played Johnny Storm/Human Torch. Outside of superhero movies, Evans has garnered positive notices for films such as Danny Boyle’s Sunshine (2007), Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer (2013) and Rian Johnson...
- 11/8/2022
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After Paul Rudd was announced as People‘s “Sexiest Man Alive” last year, Chris Evans (who was speculated as a potential candidate) just had to wait another 365 days for his win. On Monday during The Late Show, Stephen Colbert announced Evans as this year’s title winner.
“I have longed believed the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ is one of the cornerstones of this great nation,” said Colbert. The host introduced 2022’s winner with “humility and gratitude,” while runner-up John Oliver demanded “a recount” and tried to rally the audience to “stop the steal.
“I have longed believed the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ is one of the cornerstones of this great nation,” said Colbert. The host introduced 2022’s winner with “humility and gratitude,” while runner-up John Oliver demanded “a recount” and tried to rally the audience to “stop the steal.
- 11/8/2022
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Succession’s Jeremy Strong says he was very nearly cast as Captain America. Well, Captain America’s pre-serum scrawny body anyway. The ideas was that it would be Chris Evans’ head audiences saw, digitally plopped onto Strong’s body.
“They told me there was a top-secret film about Captain America,” Strong told The Times U.K. of the for the 2011 origin film. “They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body, before he turns into a superhero. They said they needed a transformational actor and would use CGI to put the actual actor’s face and voice over my own.”
Chris Evans’ face digitally placed onto someone else’s body in ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ in 2011
Not exactly a career-making turn, but to Strong it was tempting.
“I was broke,” he told the paper, “I needed money. I considered it. But that’s my story of L.A.
“They told me there was a top-secret film about Captain America,” Strong told The Times U.K. of the for the 2011 origin film. “They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body, before he turns into a superhero. They said they needed a transformational actor and would use CGI to put the actual actor’s face and voice over my own.”
Chris Evans’ face digitally placed onto someone else’s body in ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ in 2011
Not exactly a career-making turn, but to Strong it was tempting.
“I was broke,” he told the paper, “I needed money. I considered it. But that’s my story of L.A.
- 11/8/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Evans joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Steve Rogers/Captain America in 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger,” but it was only the actor’s face that fans saw in the first act of the movie. To show a younger Steve Rogers before he is injected with a serum that turns him into a muscular superhero, the VFX team put Evans’ face on the body of a much scrawnier actor. It turns out that actor could’ve been none other than Jeremy Strong had he not turned down the “role.”
“They told me there was a top-secret film about Captain America,” Strong recently told The Times UK. “They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body, before he turns into a superhero. They said they needed a transformational actor and would use CGI to put the actual actor’s face and voice over my own.”
Strong said he “was broke” and “needed money,...
“They told me there was a top-secret film about Captain America,” Strong recently told The Times UK. “They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body, before he turns into a superhero. They said they needed a transformational actor and would use CGI to put the actual actor’s face and voice over my own.”
Strong said he “was broke” and “needed money,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Jeremy Strong almost lent his body to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Strong, who stars in the Emmy-winning show “Succession” as Kendall Roy, revealed the nugget to The Sunday Times in an interview, in which he told the story behind what could have been. He tried out for the part when he was “broke” and “needed money.”
“Ok, f— it, I will tell you this story,” the actor began, revealing that he was offered a part in “Captain America” after he lost a role for “Cowboys & Aliens.”
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Before Captain America, there was Steve Rodgers, an underdeveloped soldier who made up for his size with his big heart and unrelenting effort in training. A scientist offers to test a powerful serum on Rogers, which eventually matches his physical strength with his internal spirit.
“They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body,...
Strong, who stars in the Emmy-winning show “Succession” as Kendall Roy, revealed the nugget to The Sunday Times in an interview, in which he told the story behind what could have been. He tried out for the part when he was “broke” and “needed money.”
“Ok, f— it, I will tell you this story,” the actor began, revealing that he was offered a part in “Captain America” after he lost a role for “Cowboys & Aliens.”
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‘Armageddon Time’ Review: James Gray Looks at His Childhood Without Nostalgia
Before Captain America, there was Steve Rodgers, an underdeveloped soldier who made up for his size with his big heart and unrelenting effort in training. A scientist offers to test a powerful serum on Rogers, which eventually matches his physical strength with his internal spirit.
“They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Jeremy Strong almost wore Chris Evans’ face…literally.
The mind-bending would-be casting hinged on Strong almost playing Evans’ body double for his pre-superhero physique in the 2011 Marvel film “Captain America: The First Avenger.” Strong, who went to high school in Massachusetts with Evans, revealed to The Sunday Times that when he was “broke” and “needed the money,” he auditioned to play the younger version of Captain America, sans muscles.
“Ok, fuck it, I will tell you this story,” the “Succession” star said, noting that after he lost out on a role for “Cowboys & Aliens,” he was offered a part in “a top-secret film about Captain America.”
“They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body, before he turns into a superhero,” Strong said. “They said they needed a transformational actor and would use CGI to put the actual actor’s face and voice over my own.”
While he “considered it,...
The mind-bending would-be casting hinged on Strong almost playing Evans’ body double for his pre-superhero physique in the 2011 Marvel film “Captain America: The First Avenger.” Strong, who went to high school in Massachusetts with Evans, revealed to The Sunday Times that when he was “broke” and “needed the money,” he auditioned to play the younger version of Captain America, sans muscles.
“Ok, fuck it, I will tell you this story,” the “Succession” star said, noting that after he lost out on a role for “Cowboys & Aliens,” he was offered a part in “a top-secret film about Captain America.”
“They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body, before he turns into a superhero,” Strong said. “They said they needed a transformational actor and would use CGI to put the actual actor’s face and voice over my own.”
While he “considered it,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Chris Evans has reacted to Jeremy Strong’s Captain American revelation.
Evans appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Steve Rogers, the super-strengthed Avenger.
When he is first introduced in 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger, though, he is shown to be rejected by Second World War military recruitment due to his skinny physical appearance.
In a new interview, Strong, who plays Kendall Roy in HBO show Succession, revealed that he was asked to play the double body of this early pre-Captain America version of Rogers.
Strong had tried and failed to get a part in Jon Favreau’s Cowboys & Aliens.
“Ok, f*** it, I will tell you this story,” he told The Sunday Times, adding that, after being told he’d lost out on the role, he was told about “a top-secret film about Captain america”.
“They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body,...
Evans appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Steve Rogers, the super-strengthed Avenger.
When he is first introduced in 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger, though, he is shown to be rejected by Second World War military recruitment due to his skinny physical appearance.
In a new interview, Strong, who plays Kendall Roy in HBO show Succession, revealed that he was asked to play the double body of this early pre-Captain America version of Rogers.
Strong had tried and failed to get a part in Jon Favreau’s Cowboys & Aliens.
“Ok, f*** it, I will tell you this story,” he told The Sunday Times, adding that, after being told he’d lost out on the role, he was told about “a top-secret film about Captain america”.
“They needed someone to play Captain America’s young body,...
- 11/6/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
Take a look at more footage from Marvel Studios "Black Panther" sequel "Wakanda Forever", showcasing the first live-action take of Marvel Comics "Namor the Sub-Mariner" (Tenoch Huerta):
Debuting in 1939, predating DC's "Aquaman" (1941)...
...'The Sub-Mariner''was created by writer, illustrator Bill Everett...
...depicted as the mutant son of a human sea captain and a seductive princess on a spy mission for her undersea kingdom of 'Atlantis'.
Namor possessed the super-strength and aquatic breathing abilities of his mother's 'Homo Mermanus' race... ...as well as tiny flipper-like wings on his ankles that enabled him to fly.
The character has been portrayed either as a good-natured, short-fused superhero... ....or a hostile invader wildly obsessed with vengeance against all humans.
After fighting WWII with the Allies, 'Captain America' and the 'Human Torch', Namor resurfaced in the 1950's as the subject of a live-action TV series starring Richard Egan... ...plus a 1970's TV pilot...
Debuting in 1939, predating DC's "Aquaman" (1941)...
...'The Sub-Mariner''was created by writer, illustrator Bill Everett...
...depicted as the mutant son of a human sea captain and a seductive princess on a spy mission for her undersea kingdom of 'Atlantis'.
Namor possessed the super-strength and aquatic breathing abilities of his mother's 'Homo Mermanus' race... ...as well as tiny flipper-like wings on his ankles that enabled him to fly.
The character has been portrayed either as a good-natured, short-fused superhero... ....or a hostile invader wildly obsessed with vengeance against all humans.
After fighting WWII with the Allies, 'Captain America' and the 'Human Torch', Namor resurfaced in the 1950's as the subject of a live-action TV series starring Richard Egan... ...plus a 1970's TV pilot...
- 11/4/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
This post contains spoilers for Loki and other MCU shows
Of all the Disney+ shows so far, few have been as impactful as the ending of Loki. While WandaVision set up Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier introduced the new Captain America, and Hawkeye brought back the Kingpin, Loki changed the MCU. What began as a character study of the Avengers’ first antagonist became a launching point for the multiverse, in which Loki and his Variant Sylvie encountered He Who Remains, the Variant of Kang the Conqueror who ran the Tva. In choosing to kill He Who Remains, Sylvie created the multiverse, effectively launching the Multiverse Saga, which encompasses Phases Four through Six.
But originally, Loki had much smaller ambitions for the God of Mischief. According to the recently released book Marvel’s Loki: The Art of the Series, the Disney+ series was...
Of all the Disney+ shows so far, few have been as impactful as the ending of Loki. While WandaVision set up Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier introduced the new Captain America, and Hawkeye brought back the Kingpin, Loki changed the MCU. What began as a character study of the Avengers’ first antagonist became a launching point for the multiverse, in which Loki and his Variant Sylvie encountered He Who Remains, the Variant of Kang the Conqueror who ran the Tva. In choosing to kill He Who Remains, Sylvie created the multiverse, effectively launching the Multiverse Saga, which encompasses Phases Four through Six.
But originally, Loki had much smaller ambitions for the God of Mischief. According to the recently released book Marvel’s Loki: The Art of the Series, the Disney+ series was...
- 11/3/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for Captain America: Civil War
Even after half of all living things are snapped out of and back into existence, the Marvel Cinematic Universe can’t seem to escape the ramifications of Captain America: Civil War and the Sokovia Accords. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law may have shown us that the Accords have been repealed in a post-blip world, but that doesn’t mean that we’re through seeing the effects of them on the geopolitical sphere of the MCU.
In an interview with Collider, Captain America: New World Order producer Nate Moore hinted at some possible tension between Secretary Ross, who pushed for the Avengers to sign the Sokovia Accords, and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in the upcoming movie saying “Harrison Ford is taking on the role of General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, and to see Sam Wilson and Thunderbolt Ross, which if you remember actually threw...
Even after half of all living things are snapped out of and back into existence, the Marvel Cinematic Universe can’t seem to escape the ramifications of Captain America: Civil War and the Sokovia Accords. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law may have shown us that the Accords have been repealed in a post-blip world, but that doesn’t mean that we’re through seeing the effects of them on the geopolitical sphere of the MCU.
In an interview with Collider, Captain America: New World Order producer Nate Moore hinted at some possible tension between Secretary Ross, who pushed for the Avengers to sign the Sokovia Accords, and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in the upcoming movie saying “Harrison Ford is taking on the role of General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, and to see Sam Wilson and Thunderbolt Ross, which if you remember actually threw...
- 11/2/2022
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
For nearly 15 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been thriving on the big screen. In that time, True Believers have seen some of the biggest superheroes of all time like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor star in their own incredible movies. As the years went on, Marvel Studios has been able to bring a few deeper cuts from your local comic shop to the mainstream, like Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Shang-Chi, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. And now that Disney+ has been such a huge success for Kevin Feige and company, the floodgates are wide open to explore even more as shows like "WandaVision," "Ms. Marvel," and "She-Hulk: Attorney At Law" make a splash on the streaming service.
When it comes to the future of the MCU, it seems like the studio is fully prepared to bring just about any Marvel Comics character into live-action as long as...
When it comes to the future of the MCU, it seems like the studio is fully prepared to bring just about any Marvel Comics character into live-action as long as...
- 11/1/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Sometimes, it feels like Mephisto rumors have been around as long as the ageless Marvel supervillain himself. At the very least, you can count the passage of time by them. Remember when everyone thought Jake Gyllenhaal's character in "Spider-Man: Far From Home" would be Mephisto, only for the character to be revealed as an ex-Stark Industries employee with a grudge? What about when people were convinced Evan Peters' off-brand Pietro would be the demon in disguise in "WandaVision"? /Film's own history with Mephisto hype goes at least as far back as 2014, when we pondered the idea of none other than Al Pacino as the big bad.
The demon has long been on the mind of Marvel fans, even if he's yet to make his official Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. Most recently, Sacha Baron Cohen's name has been thrown in the running, and with Deadline reporting that the "Borat" star might appear in "Ironheart,...
The demon has long been on the mind of Marvel fans, even if he's yet to make his official Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. Most recently, Sacha Baron Cohen's name has been thrown in the running, and with Deadline reporting that the "Borat" star might appear in "Ironheart,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Calling all Marilyn enthusiasts: Take home a part of Marilyn Monroe’s history this December.
The ultimate holiday present for cinephiles kicks off December 17 with the Turner Classic Movies partnership with Los Angeles auction house Julien’s Auctions to host the “Icons & Idols: Hollywood” sale.
A black Marilyn Monroe wool cocktail dress will be part of the auction, with an estimated price tag of 40,000 to 60,000, as well as the white sleeveless sundress worn by Monroe in the series of photographs alongside husband Arthur Miller in 1956. The photoshoot was replicated in “Blonde,” Andrew Dominik’s recent reimagining of Monroe’s life for Netflix with Ana de Armas as Monroe and Adrien Brody playing playwright Miller. The dress is similarly ranged between 40,000 and 60,000, with a pearl gray silk halter dress owned by Monroe listed with a 60,000 to 80,000 auction estimate.
The “Julien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Icons & Idols: Hollywood” takes place in...
The ultimate holiday present for cinephiles kicks off December 17 with the Turner Classic Movies partnership with Los Angeles auction house Julien’s Auctions to host the “Icons & Idols: Hollywood” sale.
A black Marilyn Monroe wool cocktail dress will be part of the auction, with an estimated price tag of 40,000 to 60,000, as well as the white sleeveless sundress worn by Monroe in the series of photographs alongside husband Arthur Miller in 1956. The photoshoot was replicated in “Blonde,” Andrew Dominik’s recent reimagining of Monroe’s life for Netflix with Ana de Armas as Monroe and Adrien Brody playing playwright Miller. The dress is similarly ranged between 40,000 and 60,000, with a pearl gray silk halter dress owned by Monroe listed with a 60,000 to 80,000 auction estimate.
The “Julien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Icons & Idols: Hollywood” takes place in...
- 11/1/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Image Source: Getty / David Livingston / FilmMagic
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is continuing his supervillain streak in Marvel and Disney+'s upcoming series, "Wonder Man." Abdul-Mateen, best known for his roles as Cal Abar in "Watchmen" and the villain David Kane, aka Manta, in "Aquaman," will reportedly star as Wonder Man in Disney+ and Marvel's eponymous series, according to Deadline. In his transition from DC villain to Marvel villain, the actor will take on the role of Simon Williams, a supervillain who works with Baron Heinrich Zemo and the Enchantress to take down the Avengers until he's reborn as a superhero and switches sides.
Representatives for Abdul-Mateen and Disney+ did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for further comment.
"Wonder Man" Powers
Wonder Man, created by Stan Lee, made his comic-book debut in "The Avengers" issue No. 9 in October 1964. Unlike DC's Wonder Woman, Wonder Man is imbued with ionic energy and gained...
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is continuing his supervillain streak in Marvel and Disney+'s upcoming series, "Wonder Man." Abdul-Mateen, best known for his roles as Cal Abar in "Watchmen" and the villain David Kane, aka Manta, in "Aquaman," will reportedly star as Wonder Man in Disney+ and Marvel's eponymous series, according to Deadline. In his transition from DC villain to Marvel villain, the actor will take on the role of Simon Williams, a supervillain who works with Baron Heinrich Zemo and the Enchantress to take down the Avengers until he's reborn as a superhero and switches sides.
Representatives for Abdul-Mateen and Disney+ did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for further comment.
"Wonder Man" Powers
Wonder Man, created by Stan Lee, made his comic-book debut in "The Avengers" issue No. 9 in October 1964. Unlike DC's Wonder Woman, Wonder Man is imbued with ionic energy and gained...
- 11/1/2022
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Acting 101: Bring yourself to the role. Rap legend Eminem did so while performing in his one and only starring role in the 2002 semiautobiographical drama "8 Mile." But the "Lose Yourself" rapper took it one step further and brought in the personal life of co-star Anthony Mackie in what is one of the most satisfying movie conclusions I ever saw.
In the film directed by the late Curtis Hanson, Eminem plays Jimmy Smith Jr., a.k.a B-Rabbit, a Detroit battle rapper with a serious case of stage fright. Right before his first battle, he pukes. He then chokes onstage. His main tormentor is the Free World, a ruthless crew who appears to have a chokehold on the battle scene and the streets.
Led by the reigning, defending, undisputed champion, Papa Doc (Mackie), the Free World gets into several physical altercations with B-Rabbit's motley crew of friends. Wink, a mutual...
In the film directed by the late Curtis Hanson, Eminem plays Jimmy Smith Jr., a.k.a B-Rabbit, a Detroit battle rapper with a serious case of stage fright. Right before his first battle, he pukes. He then chokes onstage. His main tormentor is the Free World, a ruthless crew who appears to have a chokehold on the battle scene and the streets.
Led by the reigning, defending, undisputed champion, Papa Doc (Mackie), the Free World gets into several physical altercations with B-Rabbit's motley crew of friends. Wink, a mutual...
- 10/29/2022
- by J. Gabriel Ware
- Slash Film
This article contains major MCU spoilers
If the Marvel Cinematic Universe does one thing particularly well, it’s deliver family-friendly outings for us all to enjoy. It’s in stark contrast to Warner Bros.’ typical DC output, which has been called out for its bloody and brooding aesthetic that puts the dark in Dark Knight. Although there have been talks about a more mature MCU, we’re still yet to get an R-rated outing – that honour will soon go to Deadpool 3.
That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of death and destruction in the MCU, with movies like Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness being about as dark as they come. Across four phases, a mountain of movies, and a multiverse of series, it’s not all been happy times sharing a shawarma or twerking with Megan Thee Stallion. Here are 10 of the darkest moments to grace the MCU.
If the Marvel Cinematic Universe does one thing particularly well, it’s deliver family-friendly outings for us all to enjoy. It’s in stark contrast to Warner Bros.’ typical DC output, which has been called out for its bloody and brooding aesthetic that puts the dark in Dark Knight. Although there have been talks about a more mature MCU, we’re still yet to get an R-rated outing – that honour will soon go to Deadpool 3.
That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of death and destruction in the MCU, with movies like Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness being about as dark as they come. Across four phases, a mountain of movies, and a multiverse of series, it’s not all been happy times sharing a shawarma or twerking with Megan Thee Stallion. Here are 10 of the darkest moments to grace the MCU.
- 10/28/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
2K Games and Firaxis have revealed that Deadpool, Morbius, Venom and Storm will be part of the Season Pass Dlc for the upcoming Marvel’s Midnight Suns. Available as part of the Legendary Edition of the game or for individual purchase, each character will arrive in their own Dlc pack, with each character having their own new abilities, new story missions, a new upgrade for the Abbey, and a selection of new skins and outfits.
In addition to the Dlc packs, the Legendary Premium Pack (which is included in the Legendary Edition of Marvel’s Midnight Suns) will include 23 premium skins for existing characters. These include Blade’s “Blade 1602” skin, Captain America’s “Future Soldier” skin, Iron Man’s “Iron Knight” skin and Spider-Man’s “Demon Spider” skin.
Details on when exactly each Midnight Suns Dlc pack will be released have yet to be revealed. However, the order in which...
In addition to the Dlc packs, the Legendary Premium Pack (which is included in the Legendary Edition of Marvel’s Midnight Suns) will include 23 premium skins for existing characters. These include Blade’s “Blade 1602” skin, Captain America’s “Future Soldier” skin, Iron Man’s “Iron Knight” skin and Spider-Man’s “Demon Spider” skin.
Details on when exactly each Midnight Suns Dlc pack will be released have yet to be revealed. However, the order in which...
- 10/27/2022
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
There was a time when, if we were lucky, we might have a movie every so often about a pure A-list superhero such as Batman, Superman, or Spider-Man. But those days are long behind us as comic book-based cinema has ruled the box office for 20 years and is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. Case in point, Dwayne Johnson's long-awaited "Black Adam" recently debuted to strong ticket sales, opening up a new corner of the DC universe.
And while The Rock was the man who convincingly brought Teth Adam to life, it was a man named Chris Brewster who made the action believable, serving as the fight coordinator on the movie. But Brewster's resume is impressive, having also worked on projects like "Daredevil," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Loki," and "Watchmen," among many others. But how does one craft fights for such wildly different superheroes as Black Adam and Daredevil?...
And while The Rock was the man who convincingly brought Teth Adam to life, it was a man named Chris Brewster who made the action believable, serving as the fight coordinator on the movie. But Brewster's resume is impressive, having also worked on projects like "Daredevil," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Loki," and "Watchmen," among many others. But how does one craft fights for such wildly different superheroes as Black Adam and Daredevil?...
- 10/25/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
While Dwayne Johnson is enjoying the box office windfall for his new film, Black Adam, his upcoming holiday movie with Chris Evans, Red One, is adding actors to its cast. Set to star in Red One are Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, Wesley Kimmel, and Mary Elizabeth Ellis. Jake Kasdan (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) directs from a script by Hiram Garcia based on a story by Chris Morgan.
Red One, also starring Lucy Liu and Kiernan Shipka, is keeping its plot at the bottom of Santa’s sack. However, whispers indicate Amazon is hoping to turn the concept into a franchise, with plans to merchandise the daylights out of its star-studded action-adventure holiday comedy.
Red One features two of Hollywood’s heaviest hitters, Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. Both actors are pillars of superhero cinema, with Johnson playing DC‘s Black Adam, while Evans plays Steve Rogers (Captain America) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Red One, also starring Lucy Liu and Kiernan Shipka, is keeping its plot at the bottom of Santa’s sack. However, whispers indicate Amazon is hoping to turn the concept into a franchise, with plans to merchandise the daylights out of its star-studded action-adventure holiday comedy.
Red One features two of Hollywood’s heaviest hitters, Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. Both actors are pillars of superhero cinema, with Johnson playing DC‘s Black Adam, while Evans plays Steve Rogers (Captain America) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- 10/24/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
There is no bigger swing this year from HBO Max in Spain than its original series “Garcia!” Produced by Madrid’s Zeta Studios, the company behind Netflix’s uber hit “Elite,” it also marks a push by HBO Max in Europe into series of broader appeal than the traditional HBO brand.
Dropping worldwide its first two episodes on HBO Max from Oct. 28, the six-part thriller played to applause at its world premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest where the series’ Spanish director, Eugenio Mira, is a firm favourite, winning best director in 2005 for his feature debut, “The Birthday,” and screening there in 2013 “Grand Piano,” starring Elijah Wood and John Cusack.
“One of our obsessions, and mine in particular, is trying to do things which have not been done before,” Miguel Salvat, VP commissioning editor Spain for HBO Max, explained to Variety at San Sebastian last year at a presentation which included “Garcia!
Dropping worldwide its first two episodes on HBO Max from Oct. 28, the six-part thriller played to applause at its world premiere at Austin’s Fantastic Fest where the series’ Spanish director, Eugenio Mira, is a firm favourite, winning best director in 2005 for his feature debut, “The Birthday,” and screening there in 2013 “Grand Piano,” starring Elijah Wood and John Cusack.
“One of our obsessions, and mine in particular, is trying to do things which have not been done before,” Miguel Salvat, VP commissioning editor Spain for HBO Max, explained to Variety at San Sebastian last year at a presentation which included “Garcia!
- 10/24/2022
- by Pablo Sandoval
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains MCU spoilers
Marvel has just concluded their 8th show on Disney+, rounding out the Phase 4 experiment in a definitive way. While fans await the next stage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s plans for the streaming service, it’s a great time to reflect on the tropes and trends that are beginning to emerge as Kevin Feige’s studio grapples with a slightly different medium.
The need for a big bad has driven every series in the superhero genre. It’s rare to see a show from Marvel or indeed DC that doesn’t settle on a major antagonist to steer the narrative, rather than consistently sticking to a villain of the week formula with shorter arcs. However, while Marvel Studios has maintained that formula for their Disney+ shows, it’s also become commonplace to see the foe actually revealed in the conclusive episodes. It seems that...
Marvel has just concluded their 8th show on Disney+, rounding out the Phase 4 experiment in a definitive way. While fans await the next stage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s plans for the streaming service, it’s a great time to reflect on the tropes and trends that are beginning to emerge as Kevin Feige’s studio grapples with a slightly different medium.
The need for a big bad has driven every series in the superhero genre. It’s rare to see a show from Marvel or indeed DC that doesn’t settle on a major antagonist to steer the narrative, rather than consistently sticking to a villain of the week formula with shorter arcs. However, while Marvel Studios has maintained that formula for their Disney+ shows, it’s also become commonplace to see the foe actually revealed in the conclusive episodes. It seems that...
- 10/24/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Until Marvel Studios began phasing out huge multi-movie contracts for its actors, these commitments were a standard industry practice. When Marvel was first assembling the Avengers cast, the studio was asking actors to commit to as many as nine pictures — a demand that Samuel L. Jackson agreed to and which almost cost us Chris Evans as Captain America.
High expectations for multiple appearances are not the only conflict Marvel has had with its actors. Reflecting on her lawsuit with Disney over just compensation for the dual theatrical and Disney Plus release of "Black Widow," Scarlett Johansson said that she was leading a charge in the industry by asking for fair recognition of her value.
To its credit, Marvel has softened its stance on sequel commitments and adopted a new strategy of recruiting actors who are enthusiastic about appearing in several projects long-term, rather than being contractually locked in. Though it...
High expectations for multiple appearances are not the only conflict Marvel has had with its actors. Reflecting on her lawsuit with Disney over just compensation for the dual theatrical and Disney Plus release of "Black Widow," Scarlett Johansson said that she was leading a charge in the industry by asking for fair recognition of her value.
To its credit, Marvel has softened its stance on sequel commitments and adopted a new strategy of recruiting actors who are enthusiastic about appearing in several projects long-term, rather than being contractually locked in. Though it...
- 10/22/2022
- by Walter Roberts
- Slash Film
Major spoilers ahead for "Black Adam."
You've heard Dwayne Johnson say it over and over again over the last few years: "The hierarchy of power in the DC universe is about to change" or some version of that. "Black Adam" has been in development for over a decade. In fact, it's now been 15 years since the announcement that he would play the role of the DC comics anti-hero, believe it or not. The film has finally arrived in theaters. So, did Black Adam shift the balance of power in the Dceu?
In the film, Teth-Adam (Johnson) begins his journey thousands of years ago in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Kahndaq. He's given powers by the wizard Shazam (Djimon Hounsou), then locked away. When he is set free in the modern day, he's out for revenge. Unlike the heroes of the Justice Society of America (Jsa); Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor...
You've heard Dwayne Johnson say it over and over again over the last few years: "The hierarchy of power in the DC universe is about to change" or some version of that. "Black Adam" has been in development for over a decade. In fact, it's now been 15 years since the announcement that he would play the role of the DC comics anti-hero, believe it or not. The film has finally arrived in theaters. So, did Black Adam shift the balance of power in the Dceu?
In the film, Teth-Adam (Johnson) begins his journey thousands of years ago in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Kahndaq. He's given powers by the wizard Shazam (Djimon Hounsou), then locked away. When he is set free in the modern day, he's out for revenge. Unlike the heroes of the Justice Society of America (Jsa); Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor...
- 10/21/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
When making a movie about a superhero, there are two approaches a filmmaker can take. One can either tell the story from the beginning, detailing all the complicated circumstances that led to the creation of a Superman, a Batman, or a Morbius. Or one can pick up in medias res, depicting a superhero as already well into their career, their costume chosen, their ethos set. There is, of course, a third option, and that's to tell the story of a superhero's death or retirement, but those stories are painfully rare.
Prior to 2008, superhero movies were less common, and their origin stories were only sometimes covered. Leslie Martinson's 1966 film "Batman" never bothered to explain why Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson did what they did other than to explain that they supported their local police. Richard Donner's 1978 film "Superman," in contrast, followed Kal-El from his birth on a distant planet,...
Prior to 2008, superhero movies were less common, and their origin stories were only sometimes covered. Leslie Martinson's 1966 film "Batman" never bothered to explain why Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson did what they did other than to explain that they supported their local police. Richard Donner's 1978 film "Superman," in contrast, followed Kal-El from his birth on a distant planet,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
A new challenger is rising from the ocean in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," and his armor has an interesting connection to the technologically advanced nation. Wakanda's prosperity and security is largely owed to it being the only place on the planet where vibranium can be mined. The virtually indestructible metal was used to create Captain America's shield, and was also woven into T'Challa's Black Panther suit to give him near-invulnerability and lethal claws.
In the upcoming conflict with the underwater nation of Talocan, it seems that Wakanda may not be able to rely on its usual built-in advantage of vibranium weapons, technology, and armor. A new TV spot for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" shows M'Baku (Winston Duke) attacking Namor (Tenoch Huerta) with his Jabari wood club, only for the weapon to shatter on one of Namor's gauntlets. In a bit of chopped-together dialogue, Shuri (Letitia Wright) observes: "Vibranium ... he's covered in it.
In the upcoming conflict with the underwater nation of Talocan, it seems that Wakanda may not be able to rely on its usual built-in advantage of vibranium weapons, technology, and armor. A new TV spot for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" shows M'Baku (Winston Duke) attacking Namor (Tenoch Huerta) with his Jabari wood club, only for the weapon to shatter on one of Namor's gauntlets. In a bit of chopped-together dialogue, Shuri (Letitia Wright) observes: "Vibranium ... he's covered in it.
- 10/21/2022
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness blowing the doors to the Multiverse wide open, all bets are off about who could join the Marvel Cinematic Universe and when. Alongside the return of Patrick Stewart’s Professor Charles Xavier, we also got Hayley Atwell’s Captain Carter from What…If?, while the fan casting of John Krasinski as Mister Fantastic finally came true. It’s obviously got viewers thinking about their own real-life “what ifs” for castings that nearly were.
Over four phases and 14 years, the great and the good of Hollywood have slipped into their spandex to join the MCU. This might be one of the hottest tickets in town, but whether that dream casting doesn’t work out or the stars themselves pass on the part, it’s not for everyone. From suave spies playing Asgardians to a certain Clown Prince of Crime portraying a wily wizard,...
Over four phases and 14 years, the great and the good of Hollywood have slipped into their spandex to join the MCU. This might be one of the hottest tickets in town, but whether that dream casting doesn’t work out or the stars themselves pass on the part, it’s not for everyone. From suave spies playing Asgardians to a certain Clown Prince of Crime portraying a wily wizard,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Thanks to “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” we now know two things for sure: Captain America fuuuuuu–s, and She-Hulk smashes (Matt Murdock). And while Kevin Feige may have been ready and willing to reveal the first of those things, She-Hulk’s sex life was a bit more taboo for Marvel. But, according to the women involved, it was always going to be spotlighted, one way or another.
Marvel fans have long mourned the fact that, despite having an entire universe full of adults, the MCU rarely, if ever, shows those adults having sexual relations. Many were excited for the possibility of that changing with last year’s “Eternals.” But, when Cersei and Ikaris’ moment arrived, it was very PG and very short-lived.
Now, we have “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” streaming in its entirety on Disney+. And in this series, Jennifer Walters not only has a sex life, but has an active sex life.
Marvel fans have long mourned the fact that, despite having an entire universe full of adults, the MCU rarely, if ever, shows those adults having sexual relations. Many were excited for the possibility of that changing with last year’s “Eternals.” But, when Cersei and Ikaris’ moment arrived, it was very PG and very short-lived.
Now, we have “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” streaming in its entirety on Disney+. And in this series, Jennifer Walters not only has a sex life, but has an active sex life.
- 10/20/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Harrison Ford has added another massive franchise to his ledger. The “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” actor will play General Thaddeus E. “Thunderbolt” Ross in “Captain America: New World Order” and likely reprise the role in “Thunderbolts,” about a team of Marvel villains.
Ross was previously played by William Hurt, who appeared as Ross in “The Incredible Hulk,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame,” and “Black Widow.” The Oscar-winning star died earlier this year at the age of 71.
Ford’s casting was first reported last week by “The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha” podcast and later corroborated by Slashfilm. Deadline officially confirmed Ford’s involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Monday.
“Captain America: New World Order” will feature Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, picking up his story after the events of the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” That film,...
Ross was previously played by William Hurt, who appeared as Ross in “The Incredible Hulk,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame,” and “Black Widow.” The Oscar-winning star died earlier this year at the age of 71.
Ford’s casting was first reported last week by “The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha” podcast and later corroborated by Slashfilm. Deadline officially confirmed Ford’s involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Monday.
“Captain America: New World Order” will feature Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, picking up his story after the events of the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” That film,...
- 10/17/2022
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
After weeks of speculation, it’s been confirmed that Harrison Ford will play General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ford is replacing William Hurt, who played the iconic character from 2008’s The Incredible Hulk to 2021’s Black Widow. Sadly, Hurt died of prostate cancer on March 13, 2022. He was 72. Ford will star in Captain America: New World Order opposite Anthony Mackie, Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson, and Carl Lumbly. The star-spangled sequel is the only confirmed film for Ford, though it’s presumed he’ll star in Marvel’s Thunderbolts too.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier scribe Malcolm Spellman wrote the script for Captain America: New World Order with Dalan Musson. The anticipated sequel marks Mackie’s big-screen debut as Captain America after Sam Wilson assumed the mantle in the Disney+ series.
As a Disney regular for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, it makes sense...
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier scribe Malcolm Spellman wrote the script for Captain America: New World Order with Dalan Musson. The anticipated sequel marks Mackie’s big-screen debut as Captain America after Sam Wilson assumed the mantle in the Disney+ series.
As a Disney regular for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, it makes sense...
- 10/17/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Harrison Ford is stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The legendary actor will step in as Thaddeus ”Thunderbolt” Ross, replacing the late William Hurt, for 2024’s ”Captain America: New World Order” starring Anthony Mackie.
The fourth “Captain America” movie follows the events of the 2021 Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”; that show’s head writer, Malcolm Spellman, wrote the screenplay with “Faws” staff writer Dalan Musson. Julius Onah is directing.
It does not appear, however, that Ford is set to star in “Thunderbolts,” Marvel’s anti-hero team-up film that is scheduled to immediately follow “Captain America 4.”
Hurt first played Ross in Marvel Studios’ second feature film ever, 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk,” as a U.S. Army general who is instrumental in transforming scientist Bruce Banner (then played by Edward Norton) into the Hulk; Ross then spends the rest of the movie hunting for Banner. Ross showed up again in...
The legendary actor will step in as Thaddeus ”Thunderbolt” Ross, replacing the late William Hurt, for 2024’s ”Captain America: New World Order” starring Anthony Mackie.
The fourth “Captain America” movie follows the events of the 2021 Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”; that show’s head writer, Malcolm Spellman, wrote the screenplay with “Faws” staff writer Dalan Musson. Julius Onah is directing.
It does not appear, however, that Ford is set to star in “Thunderbolts,” Marvel’s anti-hero team-up film that is scheduled to immediately follow “Captain America 4.”
Hurt first played Ross in Marvel Studios’ second feature film ever, 2008’s “The Incredible Hulk,” as a U.S. Army general who is instrumental in transforming scientist Bruce Banner (then played by Edward Norton) into the Hulk; Ross then spends the rest of the movie hunting for Banner. Ross showed up again in...
- 10/17/2022
- by Adam B. Vary and Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Harrison Ford is set to star as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in “Captain America: New World Order” after being heavily rumored for weeks to be taking the role.
Anthony Mackie, who recently took over Captain America’s shield in the Disney+ series in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is set to star in the fourth untitled “Captain America” movie.
Ford takes over the role from William Hurt who passed away earlier this year. In 2008, Hurt joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thunderbolt in “The Incredible Hulk.” He would go on to reprise the role in “Captain America: Civil War” in 2016, with additional cameos in “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Widow.”
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Julius Onah (“The Cloverfield Paradox”) will direct the film from a screenplay by “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” head writer Malcolm Spellman.
Chris Evans originated the Captain America role...
Anthony Mackie, who recently took over Captain America’s shield in the Disney+ series in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is set to star in the fourth untitled “Captain America” movie.
Ford takes over the role from William Hurt who passed away earlier this year. In 2008, Hurt joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thunderbolt in “The Incredible Hulk.” He would go on to reprise the role in “Captain America: Civil War” in 2016, with additional cameos in “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Widow.”
Also Read:
All Marvel Movies in Chronological Order
Julius Onah (“The Cloverfield Paradox”) will direct the film from a screenplay by “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” head writer Malcolm Spellman.
Chris Evans originated the Captain America role...
- 10/17/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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