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Marvel Studios Considered Making M’Baku or Nakia the New Black Panther in Wakanda Forever

Following the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman in 2020, Marvel Studios made the decision not to recast his role of T’Challa in the Oscar-winning 2018 superhero film’s new sequel. As a result, the studio considered several other characters, including M’Baku and Nakia, to become the new titular character in the follow-up, Black Panther:…

James Gunn and Peter Safran to Serve as Co-Chairmen and CEOs at DC Studios

James Gunn and producer Peter Safran have been hired to lead the film, television and animation departments as co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The company is a newly formed division at Warner Bros. that will replace DC Films. Gunn’s hiring by DC is unprecedented, as he’s a top director,…

Marvel Studios Casts Harrison Ford to Replace the Late William Hurt as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the MCU

Harrison Ford has been cast in the role of Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross in the MCU. The Oscar-nominated actor will take over the role of the infamous Marvel General following the death of the character’s original actor, William Hurt, this past March. Ford, who was cast by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, will play General Ross…

MCU Actor Patton Oswalt Hints Chloé Zhao Returning to Eternals Series to Direct Sequel

Eternals star Patton Oswalt has suggested that a sequel to last year’s superhero film may be moving forward at Marvel Studios. While the potential follow-up wasn’t included in the production company’s Phase 5 lineup announcement at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con, the Emmy Award-winning actor hinted the news during an interview with The Today Show….

‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ Director Julius Onah Signs on to Helm ‘Captain America 4’

Filmmaker Julius Onah, who’s known for helming the 2018 sci-fi horror sequel The Cloverfield Paradox and the 2019 social thriller Luce, has signed on to direct Captain America 4 for Marvel Studios. There’s no known date yet on when the filmmaker will start production on the series’ third follow-up, however, according to The Hollywood Reporter….

Taron Egerton in Talks with Marvel’s Kevin Feige About Taking on Wolverine Role

Taron Egerton has revealed that he has met with Marvel president Kevin Feige and other executives at the studio about being the next actor to play Wolverine. If cast, the Golden Globe-winning Welsh performer, who rose to international prominence with his portrayal of Elton John in the 2019 musical biopic, Rocketman, will take over the…

TV Review: Ms. Marvel Features a Relatable Breakout Performance From Iman Vellani in the Titular Role

Dreaming big to not only expand their own personal experiences, but also help improve overall society, is an admirable goal for teenagers who are longing to find their rightful place in the world. Kamala Khan, the titular teen protagonist of the new Marvel mini-series, Ms. Marvel, is one such adolescent who draws from her own…

Sam Raimi Shares More Details About Why ‘Spider-Man 4’ Was Canceled

Sam Raimi is making his long-awaited return to the superhero genre, as his Marvel Studios movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, will released in theaters this Friday, May 6. The acclaimed filmmaker, who directed the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is reflecting on his return to the superhero movie genre,…

Shang-Chi’ Sequel in the Works With Director Destin Daniel Cretton Returning to Helm

On the heels of the success of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, director Destin Daniel Cretton has officially been confirmed as writer and director for a planned sequel, according to Deadline. Additionally, Cretton is working with Marvel Studios on a Marvel Cinematic Universe series set to air on Disney+ and has now…

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…

Marvel Chief Kevin Feige Gives Updates on the Next Avengers Movie, Loki Season 2, and Deadpool 3

It’s hard to turn around these days without hitting an actor who has starred in a Marvel Cinematic Universe project. Marvel Studios released an epic trailer for its Phase Four slate back in May, and though there was plenty to anticipate in that exciting preview, there are additional projects in development that have left fans…