In 2008, one of the first ever films from Marvel Studios to grace the cinemas was Iron Man, which would later give rise to the cinematic juggernaut that we know today. And spearheading this vision was Robert Downey Jr., the man who would later take the role of becoming the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe from that one movie. Leading the charge from his role as Tony Stark, the actor would gain fame and fortune which were astonishing, to say the least. Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man Giving the reigns of such an important project to someone like RDJ at…
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Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans’s bromance over the years during their tenure in the MCU together was riveting and enthralling to the eyes of million. The ruggedly handsome duo ruled in the hearts and minds of MCU fans, defining a whole generation of superhero fans, now with Captain America out of the MCU realm and Thor still standing tall in the franchise. The power levels between the two heroes may perceive Odinson as the winner nonetheless Chris Evans sure outdid his fellow peer Chris Hemsworth in another enticing battle which isn’t as blood-soaked as it’d be in the fictional world.…
DC has created innumerable live-action adaptations over the years with most of them becoming a spectacle among the audience. But a majority of these films and shows often end up focusing only on mainstream superheroes like Batman and Superman. Although these characters are beloved by fans, there happen to be countless other such figures that are colossally underrated. And that is exactly what The Rock wanted, for DC Studios to pave the way for more unknown yet just as brilliant superheroes. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson With Black Adam marking Dwayne Johnson’s DC debut, the actor remarked how valuable this project had…
Hulk is a result of Captain America’s super soldier experiment, but there are three major differences that gave Bruce Banner his monstrous alter ego. Steve Rogers and Bruce Banner owe their superpowers to the same super soldier serum, but their superhuman transformation into Captain America and the Hulk is extremely different. Just like the comics, the MCU has a variety of super soldiers. From Red Skull to Emil Blonsky and Karli Morgenthau, many characters have attempted to reach the peak of human performance, all to different results. And yet, Steve Rogers continues to be the perfect super soldier that everyone still wants to replicate.…
Aemond Targaryen has some major parallels with Daemon in House of the Dragon, which will make their eventual fates all the more satisfying. Warning: Contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 1, and George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood.Aemond Targaryen has some clear similarities to Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon, which will have an amazing payoff in their respective endings. Daemon is the ultimate rogue in House of the Dragon: one of the realm’s greatest warriors who rides one of its fiercest dragons, has long coveted the Iron Throne, and possesses a potent mix of danger, cruelty, charm,…
A deleted scene from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 would have recontextualized the film’s abrupt ending and changed Garfield’s Peter Parker moving forward. One deleted scene from Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 would have set Andrew Garfield’s Peter Parker on a completely different narrative course. Following Spider-Man and Gwen as they deal with Oscorp and the newly-created Electro, the film mixes effective and genuine emotional beats with confusing and overly-long narrative set-ups that are never followed through on. However, including one deleted scene would help some parts of the movie make more sense. While the second Garfield Spider-Man movie teased several potential plot lines…
Wednesday season 1’s cast originally featured Hocus Pocus’ Thora Birch before she left the series, but season 2 can fix this missed opportunity. WARNING! This article contains major SPOILERS for Wednesday season 1!Wednesday season 1 almost featured a nostalgic actor in a lead role, but there are still opportunities to recast her in season 2. Alongside an ensemble cast of young adults led by Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Tim Burton’s Addams Family series has several big-name actors playing important roles. With Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, Luis Guzmán as Gomez, Gwendoline Christie as Principal Larissa Weems, and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester, Wednesday’s adult…
While the first season of House of the Dragon was incredible, it did leave a few plot holes that will need to be filled during the second season. House of the Dragons season 1 is at its end, and there will likely be another two years before fans have the chance to see a second season. It’s disappointing, given how great the show is, but the show’s incredible writing means that viewers will certainly be coming back to see the early stages of the Dance of the Dragons. Yet, while the writing is brilliant, some plot holes in the story left fans…
Captain America: New World Order took the stage last weekend at D23, where it got thunderous applause. While no footage was shown, as filming hasn’t started, there was some new information revealed. This includes news that the Leader, the very same one set up in The Incredible Hulk 14 years ago, would make his return to be the villain of Sam Wilson’s next big adventure. As exciting as it’ll be to see the story of the new Captain America unfold, it’s hard not to reminisce about Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers. The character has been out of the picture since Avengers: Endgame—though his actual fate remains…
House of the Dragon episode 3 killed off an important new character fairly quickly, but season 1’s long time jumps hint at why this was the case. WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 1, episode 3! After only having one major appearance in House of the Dragon episode 3, the Crabfeeder was swiftly killed off. Surprisingly for a villain in the world of Game of Thrones, the Crabfeeder died before uttering even one line – even The Mountain verbally admitted to his crimes against Elia Martell before dying. To top it off, House of the Dragon failed to show the moment…
Rhaenyra is confronted by both Criston Cole and Daemon Targaryen about her marriage to Laenor, with her responses indicating who she really wants. WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Fire & Blood and House of the Dragon season 1, episode 5!Rhaenyra rejects Criston Cole’s proposal to run away together but still offers to flee with Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon episode 5, with the two men offering her very different futures and relationships. House of the Dragon episode 4 included major twists for Rhaenyra when she acted on her sexual tensions with Daemon and Criston, as Rhaenyra slept with Criston after Daemon abandoned her…
Wednesday’s eccentric Uncle Fester didn’t attend Nevermore Academy with his brother Gomez, despite having the Addams Family’s legacy at the school. WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Wednesday season 1!While Gomez attended Nevermore Academy in his youth, Wednesday confirms that the quirky Uncle Fester Addams was never a student. Wednesday season 1 reveals that the Addams family has a long, important history at Nevermore Academy, beginning with Goody Addams killing Joseph Crackstone and forming the Nightshades society in the 17th century. As Wednesday continues the Addamses’ legacy at Nevermore in the Netflix series, she learns more about her influential family members and ancestors who…
Wednesday co-creator Miles Millar discusses his and Alfred Gough’s approach to the Addams Family spinoff show’s whodunnit aspect. Wednesday co-creator Miles Millar has opened up about his and Alfred Gough’s approach to the Addams Family spinoff series’ whodunnit aspect, and why the show deliberately avoided leaving any loose ends regarding Season 1’s central mystery. “Well, Al and I had never done a whodunnit, so it was something we were really excited to try,” Millar told The Hollywood Reporter when asked about the Wednesday finale’s shocking reveals. “It was actually much more complicated and difficult than we anticipated just in terms that you wanna make sure that if you look…
It won’t be a stretch to say that the popularity of the superhero movies of today was brought into the mainstream with Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man. Often regarded as the best depiction of the web-slinger, Tobey Maguire had etched his legacy in the minds and the hearts of fans of the superhero with his absolutely exceptional portrayal of a superhero character, let alone the character of Spider-Man. Even to this day, the original Sam Raimi Trilogy remains a classic to many around the world. Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man And with his recent reappearance in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home alongside Andrew Garfield, another…
The 2019 film Spider-Man: Far From Home marked Jake Gyllenhaal’s MCU debut as it introduced him as Mysterio in the MCU. Although his tenure did not last long, with the MCU already exploring the multiverse, anything is possible in the future. As the third film in the series brought back some of the iconic Spider-Man villains, fans also expected to see Mysterio against Spider-Man. However, he did not make the final cut. The Hollywood star has said that playing Mysterio has helped him rediscover the joy of acting. Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio He also shared that working on the film was not easy for him.…
X-Men star Hugh Jackman reveals his plans to get into the best shape of his life for his return as Wolverine in Marvel Studios’ Deadpool 3. Hugh Jackman shared his plans to get into the best shape of his life for his role as Wolverine in Marvel Studios’ Deadpool 3. While appearing on the Empire Film Podcast, Jackman discussed reprising his famous X-Men role for the first time since 2017’s Logan. After the actor completes his run of The Music Man on Broadway, he has planned to hit the gym to prepare for his upcoming role in Deadpool 3. “I’m doing eight shows a week right now, so…
Robert Downey Jr’s impact on the superhero world and Marvel Cinematic Universe can’t be verbalized, his 11-year-long run as the billionaire philanthropist hero, starting as a self-absorbed douche who only cares about himself and his survival, then becoming one of the earth’s mightiest heroes and eventually making the great sacrifice leaving audiences with an emotion-filled tummy and tears in the eyes but a deserved final act for the completion of his character arc eventually reaching the highest peak the MCU has ever been. As speculation and rumors have grown about the franchise and theories about the return of the MCU…
If you’re ever walking down the street, just going on about your day with earphones plugged in and you see Dwayne Johnson walking toward you, then you’d be understandably terrified of his sheer size and mass. The former WWE wrestler’s height is 6’4, giving you much of a reason to not mess with him given you ever meet him. Unfortunately, despite all the muscle and size, Johnson wasn’t able to lift the pressure and consequences of a failed million-dollar movie led by him (yes, we’re talking about Black Adam). Much like his unimpactful efforts to save the DCU, his Lego-building skills.…
It was no small feat for Black Panther 2 to narrate a masterpiece with so many moving parts involved — one of them being the newly introduced antihero, Namor the Sub-Mariner. Even though the core identity of the oceanic character is intricately linked to that of his DC counterpart, Aquaman, in the world of comics, Namor had come much before Arthur Curry. The Marvel antihero’s origin traces back to the earliest days of comic history when the powerful mutant was introduced in the 1929 Timely Comics issue titled Marvel Comics #1. Namor arrives at the MCU As the cinematic universe takes off,…