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Charlie Cox 'Really Pushed Back' on This Daredevil: Born Again Episode, Saying 'I Wasn't into It'

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Charlie Cox stated he didn't enjoy Daredevil: Born Again's sixth episode. He claimed the plot had flaws and the story was incorrect. He was clearly off target, as evidenced by the audience's reaction. Daredevil: Born. Again, it appeared completely consistent with heist storylines; it's simple to see Matt Murdock going undercover to prevent a bank robbery, but series star Charlie Cox disagreed. Speaking with The Playlist, he admitted that he tried to scrap Episode 5's story because he thought it was outdated. "I don't believe in a bank heist in 2025," he asserted. "That feels like a 1970s game. Too much technology these days for that to work… I wasn't into it. I didn't like it. It was my least favorite of the episodes, and I kind of pushed back against it as much as I felt was possible." "With Interest" proved to be a fan favorite Born Again episode. If Cox had lasted, it would have been eliminated from Se...

Discover Why Early Blue Beetle Box Office Projections Have DC Fans Concerned

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Anticipations for a grand cinematic success aren't running high for DC Studios ' forthcoming release, the Blue Beetle movie. According to reports from Deadline, the film's opening weekend is projected to rake in a mere $30 million at the box office—a notably lackluster and underwhelming initiation for a new superhero cinematic venture. This particular outcome would position Blue Beetle as DC's most lackluster performer at the box office during its opening weekend this year. As a point of reference, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, debuting earlier in the year, managed to secure $30.5 million during its initial weekend, while The Flash surged ahead with an impressive $55 million. It's worth recollecting that even The Suicide Squad experienced a less favorable opening, amassing a mere $26 million. The absence of astonishment regarding these figures is palpable, yet a gratifying astonishment could arise should the movie manage to secure a more auspicious opening weekend. The ...

Black Panther has been voted the best superhero movie of all time, and Zack Snyder fans are not happy

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Oscar-winning Marvel outing Black Panther was voted the best superhero movie of all time. And Zack Snyder fans are not happy. Rolling Stone's list of the 50 best superhero movies was definitely controversial, with Black Panther coming in at number one while it was placed in the top 50. But that's not why fans are shaking their heads. No, when the list was first shared, Zack Snyder's Justice League was at the top, and the publication shared the list in reverse order. Probably by accident. While Zack Snyder's Justice League now has a very dedicated fan base, the first Top 10 included such ... questionable comic book movies as 2007's Ghost Rider , 1975's Infra-Man , the first Thor and 2010's Megamind . Now that the list is set in the right direction, the actual top ten makes a lot more sense, with Black Panther leading a pack that includes the likes of Spider-Man 2, the first Superman from 1978, and Christopher Nolan's seminal Batman film. The Dark Knig...

Secret Invasion's Final Episode Lands at the Bottom of the MCU Ratings Chart on Rotten Tomatoes

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Disney+'s ambitious series, Secret Invasion, has reached its conclusion, leaving a substantial portion of the Marvel Studios' fanbase feeling underwhelmed by the outcome. Marketed as the franchise's first "crossover event" and touted as a gripping "espionage thriller," the show struggled to live up to the immense expectations set by its enthusiastic audience. The disappointment surrounding Secret Invasion is evident in its Rotten Tomatoes scores, with the series currently holding the unenviable title of the worst-reviewed MCU show on the platform. While the show's overall performance has been lackluster, its final episode, in particular, earned the dubious distinction of becoming the lowest-rated episode ever for a Marvel Studios-produced Disney+ series. Let's take a closer look at the episodes that contributed to this disappointing record: 5.) She-Hulk Episode 6: 70% "She-Hulk Episode 6: Just Jen," portrayed by the talented Tatiana Mas...

Arrowverse Co-Creator Marc Guggenheim Calls for MCU 'Pruning' - A Bold Move or a Risky Proposition?

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the Arrowverse have both revolutionized the way we experience superheroes on screen. These expansive universes, filled with rich characters and thrilling storylines, have captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Recently, Marc Guggenheim, one of the co-creators of the Arrowverse, has made headlines by suggesting that Marvel Studios should 'prune' the MCU. In this blog post, we'll delve into what this 'pruning' means, why Guggenheim has proposed it, and whether it could be a beneficial move for the MCU. The Concept of 'Pruning': In horticulture, pruning refers to the process of selectively trimming plants to remove dead or overgrown branches, allowing the remaining ones to flourish. In the context of the MCU, Guggenheim's suggestion of 'pruning' implies a deliberate and strategic culling of certain characters, story arcs, or even entire franchises to streamline and strengthen the overall narrative....

Marvel Just Won their First Golden Globe for MCU Movie Acting

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Marvel Studios' most recent MCU blockbuster helped the studio win an award in an acting category at the 80th Golden Globes for the first time. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, one of the best-reviewed films in recent memory, brought Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, and Danai Gurira to the front of Marvel Studios' Phase 4 schedule in 2022. Marvel had high hopes for Black Panther 2, which it released in early November, to win some recognition during the 2023 awards season. This is something that the MCU has largely missed out on over the years. With the upcoming awards season, Black Panther 2 has already made history in one way. Thanks to Angela Bassett's portrayal of Queen Ramonda in the film, Black Panther 2 became the first MCU film to ever receive an acting nomination at the Golden Globes. And right now, Bassett is continuing to raise the bar for the MCU, taking the series to new heights in terms of critical acclaim that it hasn't experienced in its nearly 15-year histo...

Dave Bautista Says Goodbye to Marvel Drax Role

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Dave Bautista is already saying goodbye to his Marvel Cinematic Universe role as Drax ahead of the threequel, even though Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is anticipated to be the final adventure for this iteration of the Guardians team. As Drax, Bautista has long hinted that he will leave the MCU. The actor previously made a suggestion that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is "probably going to be the end" of the story arc for his character and that it will be his last appearance under the terms of his Marvel contract. The WWE Legend also discussed how portraying Drax affected his life in an Instagram post that included the hashtag "#GoodbyeDrax." Dave Bautista Bids Goodbye to Guardians of the Galaxy Dave Bautista discussed his role as Drax in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy in the most recent GQ interview, and he also expressed his acceptance of the possibility that this will be his final depiction of the character. Having worked with Drax for nine ye...