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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:…

Review: Grieving with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”

While the first Black Panther was an overwhelming success, the MCU didn’t need a film to turn the tide of its fortunes then. The series up to that point and directly after was the cream of the crop for the comic/action film fans. In recent times though, while still the jewel of the crown, the…

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…

“Star Trek 4” Loses Director Matt Shakman, But The Project Still Moving Forward

“WandaVision,” “Game of Thrones,” director Matt Shakman has officially dropped out of helming fourth installment of “Star Trek” franchise at Paramount Pictures due to his schedule conflicts, franchise that began in 2009’s “Star Trek” and Chris Pine has been playing the role of Captain James T. Kirk. The news follows right in the wake of…

TV Review: “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” a Full Comedic Turn with Tons of Ties to the MCU

Agree or not, the Disney+ entries into the whole MCU are starting to feel a bit claustrophobic. Every time a new show comes out, that feeling of being surround by Marvel sets in. Are they all doing the same thing? What will be different about this one? Do I need to watch this to stay…

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….

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,…

TV Review: Oscar Isaac’s ‘Moon Knight’ Offers Unique Action and Mythology in MCU’s Latest Superhero Minseries

Delving straight into a superhero’s established fight has successfully and powerfully worked for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the past with the introduction of Tom Holland’s portrayal of Spider-Man in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. The franchise/shared universe is grippingly repeating that same debut model with its new Phase Four action-adventure miniseries, Moon Knight,…

Tom Holland Confirms His Casting as Fred Astaire in Upcoming Sony Biopic

Tom Holland has been cast as Fred Astaire in an upcoming biopic that will be released by Sony Pictures. The Spider-Man star confirmed the news yesterday to AP while he was promoting his upcoming third solo film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), No Way Home, in his native London. Holland confirmed the news after…