While the films under the Marvel Studios banner have proven to be enormously popular with moviegoers (even in what’s presumed to be an “off” year for the studio, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man are both currently in the Top 10 grossing films of 2015), there’s no doubt that there are certain creative difficulties behind the […]
Ant-Man debuts to an estimated $58 Million opening
After a painfully long production process, Marvel’s smallest big-screen hero has finally arrived, and according to studio estimates (which could see some adjustment by Monday morning) Ant-Man is looking at about a $58 million domestic haul. For what it’s worth, that’s the second lowest debut for a Marvel Studios picture, just shy of 2008’s The […]
Marvel’s Black Panther: We Know Who Is Definitely Not Directing
By Victor Van Scoit We may know Marvel’s movie slate well into 2018, but there’s still some unknowns when it comes to their directors. While fans are waiting for confirmation on exactly who those directors will be, any information to minimize rumors can help quell the frenzy. Sometimes it’s just as significant to know exactly who that […]
Kevin Feige responds to WB Exec regarding Marvel/DC movie differences
There’s a nice piece in The Hollywood Reporter, that’s getting lots of ink right now, in which Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige goes pretty in-depth (along with Paul Rudd) regarding a number of details about their upcoming slate, Ant-Man, why they aren’t coming to SDCC this year, etc. But one of the quotes that […]
Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor will be Doctor Strange’s Baron Mordo
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Oscar nominated for the incredible 12 Years A Slave (also known as one of the few movies to ever make me openly sob in the theater), is the latest prestigious thespian to join the ranks of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ejiofor, long rumored to be a part of the upcoming Doctor Strange in […]
New Ant-Man TV spot highlights new footage
We’re a little over a month away from the release of Marvel’s next big adventure, the Paul Rudd starring Ant-Man. Today sees a new television spot that showcases some not yet seen footage, including a bit featuring Michael Peña, whose role looks to be along the lines of additional comic relief. That seems like a bit […]
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After yesterday’s Valiant and Daredevil news items and today’s Eisner nominations, you’d think we could shut the door down on news for a while. But, surprise surprise, there’s still a few other items of note, here’s the rundown: – Joss Whedon, while on the press circuit for next week’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, held court […]
The second Fantastic Four trailer debuts the new Doctor Doom
The new trailer for Fantastic Four wasn’t supposed to be released until tomorrow morning, but after another leak, 20th Century Fox moved fast to get the official trailer out for your Sunday viewing pleasure. Get your first look at the team using their powers and a glimpse at this iteration of Doctor Doom: Fantastic Four, […]
The latest Ant-Man trailer has dropped
Here’s a fun way to open your Monday morning; the next trailer for Ant-Man has appeared before your eyes. In all the marketing push for Avengers: Age of Ultron (which opens next month), it’s almost easy to forget Marvel has another film opening this year, but here’s your newest look at the Paul Rudd-starring adventure. […]