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Time For An Upgrade: The New Mutants Get An All-New Line-Up 'Cable' #150
As any Marvel fan will know, we're gearing up for 'Marvel Legacy', the comic book company's latest relaunch. It seems to be banking on nostalgia more than anything else, with a range of lenticular covers that pay homage to classic comics, the promise of a lot of resurrections, and a return to 'legacy' numbering.
James Gunn Reveals The Guardians Prelude Comic Is No Longer Canon: How Long Can The Shared Universe Survive?
Back when #Marvel launched their Cinematic Universe in 2008, they could hardly have expected it to become such a success. Now, the MCU stretches far beyond movies; it embraces a wider world of one-shots, TV shows, tie-in comics, and even YouTube promotions. The problem is, though, that continuity is becoming ever-harder to maintain. How long can the idea of this shared universe survive?
'The Greatest F***ing Part In The World': Ben Affleck Denies He's Leaving 'The Batman' At SDCC
The last few days have seen yet more drama for the DCEU. For a long time we've been hearing rumors that Ben Affleck was considering moving on from the iconic role of Batman, and anonymous sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Warner Bros. was actually considering recasting him. According to THR, one major factor against Affleck is his age, 45.
Will 'Gotham City Sirens' Come Out Next Year? An Unexpected Bit of Merchandise Teases That It Might
Let's face it, #SuicideSquad was a hit. The film didn't exactly get a positive response from critics (nor from many fans), but it grossed an impressive $745 million at the global box office. It also launched #MargotRobbie's version of Harley Quinn into the spotlight. It didn't take Warner Bros. long to sign up for a sequel, but they also announced an unexpected spinoff: Gotham City Sirens.
The (Knight) Fall Of Iron Fist — Has Marvel Comics Just Broken Danny Rand Like Bane Broke The Bat?
Marvel's Netflix shows have been a tremendous success, and as a result, the House of Ideas figured that now was a good time to launch a Defenders comic. That's why we've got two of Marvel's biggest talents — Brian Bendis and David Marquez — working together on a phenomenal new series.
Stunning New 'Black Panther' Cast Photos Tease The Secrets of Wakanda
It's an exciting time to be a Marvel fan! Even as we celebrate the box office success of Spider-Man: Homecoming, we can look forward to the next thrilling instalments in the ongoing story of the MCU. Take, for example, next year's Black Panther. The story of T'Challa becoming the King of Wakanda and fighting to save his country from a horde of usurpers and international threats promises to be like nothing we've seen from the MCU before.
DC Animation Reveals Its Lineup Through 2019 — Including 'The Death Of Superman'
Until the release of this year's Wonder Woman, many fans believed that DC's animated movies were better than its recent live-action films. Sure, there are stumbles — The Killing Joke came in for a lot of criticism — but, in general, these animated direct-to-DVD movies are DC at their best.
A Superhero Series Like No Other: 'The Umbrella Academy' Is Coming To Netflix
Movie and TV adaptations of beloved comic books are certainly having a moment right now, and Netflix has just greenlit a show based on one of the most unusual comics of all. The streaming giant has scooped up The Umbrella Academy, a 10-episode series inspired by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba's award-winning graphic novel. Even more excitingly, Steve Blackman (of Fargo fame) has signed on as showrunner.
In The Wake Of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' Does Continuity Still Matter To The MCU?
When the Marvel Cinematic Universe launched in 2008, it was like nothing we'd ever seen before. No longer were Marvel producing isolated superhero movies. Now, each film interwove with the others, forming a shared narrative that led us to 2012's The Avengers and beyond.
3 Major Lessons Hollywood Should Take Away From The Success Of 'Logan' And 'Wonder Woman'
It's a good time to be a superhero fan. We have three studios competing to launch their superhero blockbusters — Fox, Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. — and so far this year, all three are knocking it out of the park. Logan was an absolute triumph for director James Mangold, wowing fans with its heartfelt narrative. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was a jubilant celebration of the cosmic side of the #MCU, with surprisingly dark themes. And now Wonder Woman has proved to be a tremendous hit!
So Ego is a [Spoiler]: Here's Why That's Big News for the MCU
Perhaps the most powerful and dangerous villain in the MCU to date, Ego is a ruthless villain who sees himself as a god. In truth, though, he's something far more — as we learned in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, he's actually a Celestial. And that's big news for the MCU...
Marisa Tomei Reveals A Key Scene Was Cut From 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' — Here's Why That Was A Mistake
Critics and fans are in agreement; Spider-Man: Homecoming has relaunched the Spider-Man franchise with style. Tom Holland's newest incarnation of the wondrous wallcrawler has proved to be box office gold, with the film's first weekend exceeding expectations. Director Jon Watts has helped set the new Spider-Man trilogy on course to become the MCU's most successful franchise to date.