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Scarlett Johansson to Make Directorial Debut with ‘Eleanor the Great’

Fans of actress Scarlett Johansson are eagerly awaiting the release of Eleanor the Great, her feature directorial debut from Sony TriStar. Eleanor the Great narrates the saga of Eleanor Morgenstern, a 90-year old woman who, after the death of her best friend, decides to start a new life by returning to New York City after…

A Stan Lee Doc Will Hit Disney+ Next Year

n celebration of the legendary Stan Lee’s 100th birthday, Marvel Studios has officially unveiled the teaser trailer for Disney+’s forthcoming Stan Lee documentary, which is scheduled to make its debut sometime in 2023. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Marvel Studios had acquired the licensing rights to use Lee’s name, likeness, voice and signature…

TV Review – ‘Hawkeye’ is a Light, Entertaining Action Piece with Great Stars

The fifth TV show from the Marvel Cinematic Universe has arrived to close out just one first year of such programming on Disney+, and what a year it’s been. After a number of supporting characters from the movie series have received their own shows, it’s fitting that the only one of the six original Avengers…

Peter Jackson Sells Weta Digital’s VFX Division to Unity for $1.625 Billion

Peter Jackson has sold the technology division of the visual effects company he co-founded, Weta Digital, to Unity Technologies for a staggering $1.625 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Unity will acquire Weta Digital for $1 billion in cash and $625 million in stock, Variety is reporting. In return, Unity will obtain Weta Digital’s…

Disney Responds to Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit, Will Other Stars Follow?

After Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit last week over her new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie being released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ Premiere Access, Disney has responded to her claims, deeming them to be frivolous and offensive. New York Times reporter Brooke Barnes shared the company’s full statement on Twitter: “There is no merit…

Scarlett Johansson Suing Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Release Plan

Marvel’s Black Widow was released several weeks ago in theaters and on Disney+, and has enjoyed a moderately successful opening, especially during the pandemic. But its positive reception wasn’t enough to appease star Scarlett Johansson since, according to a lawsuit filed against The Walt Disney Co. in Los Angeles Superior Court, that strategy breached her…

Box Office Analysis of Summer Blockbuster

Heading to the movie theater to watch an anticipated blockbuster sequel during the summer is one of America’s favorite pastimes, as evident with the record-breaking success of the sports family movie, Space Jam: A New Legacy. The comedy garnered $31.65 million this weekend. The number represents the highest grossing box office return for Warner Bros….

Black Widow’s Record-Breaking Pandemic Opening Weekend Box Office Numbers May Not be Worth Celebrating

At first glance, Marvel Studios had a seemingly stellar weekend with the release of its latest superhero film, Black Widow. The drama broke the pandemic-era opening weekend box office record when it earned over $215 million globally between its opening night last Thursday, July 8, and yesterday, Sunday, July 11. The Walt Disney Company also…

Black Widow, Her Dysfunctional Backstory Is Finally Revealed

Marvel Studios returns with an installment entirely dedicated to Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow — based on the beloved Marvel comic series first published in 1964. The film, directed by Cate Shortland, is set between Captain America Civil War and Avengers Infinity War, and shows how the titular character will have to come to terms…

Marvel Studios’ Black Widow : Ready Set Action Featurette

Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” fans can not only choose how they want to see the film—in theaters or at home on Disney+—they can plan ahead beginning today by purchasing advance theater tickets or pre-ordering Premier Access on Disney+. Plus, check out a new featurette, a TV spot that debuted today and a special message from cast…

Marvel Unveils New Trailer for Its Epic Phase Four

Marvel Studios has been building gradually since its official launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man in 2008, and wrapped its third phase with Spider Man: Far From Home in 2019. Now, Phase Four is set to begin, and Marvel has released a formidable new trailer that revisits the excitement of the first…