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Jessica Jones Highlights Sexist Treatment Of Female Marvel Heroes

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Jessica Jones, one of Marvel's most powerful female characters, considers how poorly female superheroes are treated in the society she inhabits. Jessica Jones is not typically the first female superhero that comes to mind. She isn't as eye-catching as Captain Marvel or She-Hulk. With the exception of her time as Jewel, Jess prefers a leather jacket and a cup of coffee than the conventional cape and tights. Jessica Jones offers a perceptive commentary on the present condition of vigilantism and what it means to be a woman in that milieu in Marvel's The Variants. Ten years have passed since Jones was under Kilgrave's, a.k.a. the Purple Man, control when The Variants takes place. Jessica is prepared to retire from crimefighting now that she is married to Luke Cage and has a daughter. The first victim of Kilgrave, Maria Snyder, who is accused of killing her family, makes an attempt to deny responsibility in court. Unfortunately, Jessica is the only one who has an understand...

'We're Both Gods of Thunders'- Zachary Levi Teases a Marvel-DC Crossover as He Calls Out Chris Hemsworth's Thor to a Battle

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At the San Diego Comic-Con in 2022, Zachary Levi teases a significant Marvel-DC crossover while discussing his thoughts on facing Chris Hemsworth's one and only Thor from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Henry Cavill was unable to be found at SDCC 22, despite everyone's excitement over the reports of his and Superman's unexpected entrance. But putting that aside, the Shazam star reveals another intriguing fact: he desires to battle MCU's Thor. Zachary Levi wants Shazam VS Thor: Zachary Levi as Fandral warrior in “Thor” sequel, “The Dark World” We proceed to view a fresh trailer for Shazam!, the follow-up to the 2019 DC movie smash. As everyone enjoyed the first film and is eager for the sequel, Fury of the Gods and the trailer attracted a lot of attention from the public and generated a lot of positive buzz among DC fans online. Related: Jessica Alba claims Marvel movies are 'still quite Caucasian' When asked which superhero Shazam would like to face off against d...

Ryan Reynolds calls out 'traumatic' 'Bambi' ahead of R-rated 'Deadpool' release on Disney+

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Ryan Reynolds has a beef with some of the cherished classics already available to stream from the House of Mouse. On Friday, the two Deadpool movies will disrupt Disney+'s family-friendly programming as the first R-rated films on the platform. "some Disney movies [that] should already be rated R for irreversible trauma," Reynolds satirized on Twitter. Reynolds displayed four limited, red rating cards for four movies that are simple to understand when taken in context.  "The following beloved animated classic should NOT be approved for all audiences be they minors, miners, or bashful," the first disclaimer states. It has a R rating "Breaking and entering. Borderline polyandry. Pretty sure those diamonds aren't cruelty-free." So, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and while the "breaking and entering" is entirely legitimate, we never learn the dwarves' marital status. Of course, if it's just seven sinful men, then maybe we should bum...

Jessica Alba claims Marvel movies are 'still quite Caucasian'

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The MCU has been criticised for being overly white by Jessica Alba, who played Sue Storm in the 2005 film Fantastic Four and its 2007 sequel Rise of the Silver Surfer. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has drawn criticism for being "very Caucasian" from a founding member of Fox's Fantastic Four film franchise. The MCU's lack of diversity was discussed by Jessica Alba, who played Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in the 2005 film Fantastic Four and its 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Despite the franchise's widespread popularity, Alba believes that little has changed since the early 2000s, before Marvel Studios was founded.  Related: ‘Disney’s Gone Very Conservative’: The Russo Brothers Explain Why Disney Hurts MCU Phase 4 Movies and Shows "Even if you look at the Marvel movies, which are the largest influencer of fantasy and what's going on in entertainment right now since it's sort of the family thing, it's still largely Caucasian...

Report Claims Bot Accounts Led to Snyder Cut After 'Unwatchable' Original 'Justice League'

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WarnerMedia, according to Rolling Stone , paid for research that showed "at least 13% of the accounts who participated in the discourse about the Snyder Cut were considered fraudulent." Last year, social media fans gave birth to "Zack Snyder's Justice League," with July 19 serving as the movie's official digital release date. The #SnyderCut movement may have gone down a dark path before redeeming Zack Snyder's contributions to the DCEU and uniting to make the film a fan favourite "Oscar." According to two reports that WarnerMedia commissioned regarding the #SnyderCut of "Justice League," which were made public by Rolling Stone, "at least 13 percent of the accounts that participated in the conversation about the Snyder Cut were deemed fake, far above the three to five percent that cyber experts say they typically see on any trending topic." According to the report, WarnerMedia employed Q5id and Graphika, two social media moni...

Thor: Love and Thunder Suffers One of MCU's Worst Box Office Drops

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Taika Waititi's interpretation of the God of Thunder was a smash hit when he first appeared in the MCU with Thor: Ragnarok. So it came as no surprise that he would return for a fourth time to take Chris Hemsworth on another wild and outrageous ride. What was surprising was that Love and Thunder didn't perform as well as the director's first outing. While the initial reactions were unusually positive, when the reviews came in, the response was generally lukewarm. In fact, the film received a B+ CinemaScore. While that appears to be perfectly reasonable, it is the second lowest for a Marvel Studios film ever—Ragnarok received an A in comparison. Related: Marvel Studios Gets Criticism From VFX Community for Poor Working Conditions The hits keep on coming for the franchise, as box office figures for its second weekend have finally been released. To put it simply, they aren't as exciting as some may have hoped. Love and Thunder Fails at the Box Office Box Office Guru's G...

‘Disney’s Gone Very Conservative’: The Russo Brothers Explain Why Disney Hurts MCU Phase 4 Movies and Shows

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One of Marvel's most prominent directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, also known as the Russo Brothers, explains how Disney is to blame for the company's current state. With Marvel's recent movies and shows being panned by critics and audiences alike, it's been a long time since MCU fans saw something spectacular being produced by the studio. Phase 4 of the MCU does not look promising, and the quality of the content produced has also declined. Marvel under the Disney banner: The Russo Brothers are one of the MCU's greatest directors, responsible for numerous box-office hits such as Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame, and the last two Captain America films. They've made a name for themselves in the business. Related: 'Black Panther 2': Daniel Kaluuya confirms he won’t return for 'Wakanda Forever' Russo Brothers explain how the Disney Umbrella affects Marvel in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.  "But I also think, too, that Disney's gone v...

She-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany Was Initially Nervous About Joining Marvel

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After Ms. Marvel and Thor: Love and Thunder made their MCU debuts, the next live-action project on the horizon is She-Hulk: Attorney at Law for Disney+. She-Hulk, which stars Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters, has been described as a legal comedy in which an ordinary lawyer is tasked with defending superheroes in court while also dealing with her own smashing transformation. Maslany, of course, will not be alone. Mark Ruffalo's Hulk, Tim Roth's Abomination, Jameela Jamil as the villainous Titania, and a number of rumoured cameos, including Daredevil, will join her. However, in the run-up to its August 17 release, the conversation surrounding She-Hulk has been, to say the least, interesting. Aside from the backlash over She-CGI, Hulk's some were taken aback by the content and tone of the Disney+ show's trailer, implying that this MCU Disney+ series will be unlike any other. Related: 'Black Panther 2': Daniel Kaluuya confirms he won’t return for 'Wakanda For...

'Black Panther 2': Daniel Kaluuya confirms he won’t return for 'Wakanda Forever'

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Daniel Kaluuya reveals that due to scheduling conflicts, he was unable to film Black Panther 2, and thus will not reprise his role as W'Kabi. Daniel Kaluuya will not be reprising his role as Black Panther in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. Previously, it was assumed that Kaluuya would reprise his role as W'Kabi from the first Black Panther film. Leticia Wright, Martin Freeman, Lupita Nyong'o, and Danai Gurira are rumoured to return for the sequel to Black Panther. Now, Rotten Tomatoes awards editor Jacqueline Coley has revealed that Kaluuya will not reprise his role as W'Kabi in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Coley revealed that in an interview, Kaluuya stated that he would not be returning to Black Panther. Related: Chadwick Boseman receives a posthumous Emmy nomination for ‘What If…?’ Kaluuya explained that he couldn't play W'Kabi in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever due to scheduling conflicts with Nope. Take a look at the tweet below: BREAKING NEWS: Fresh fr...

Chadwick Boseman receives a posthumous Emmy nomination for ‘What If…?’

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The tragic death of Black Panther's T'Challa actor Chadwick Boseman two years ago shook the Marvel Cinematic Universe. T'Challa will not return to the MCU in Wakanda Forever due to the tragic loss of the Marvel legend, but fans were treated to one last appearance from the actor in What If...? Episode 2, "What If... T'Challa Became A Star-Lord?" In place of Peter Quill, Yondu and the Ravagers abducted a variant of Boseman's T'Challa as a child from Wakanda. The T'Challa Variant went on to become Star-Lord himself, and he was able to persuade Thanos that there was a better way to save the universe than erasing half of humanity. Related: Kevin Feige Was Significantly Affected by Joaquin Phoenix's Rejection of the Doctor Strange Role T'Challa later reappeared in the Season 1 finale, teaming up with Captain Carter, Doctor Strange Supreme, and the Guardians of the Multiverse to defeat Infinity Ultron. Following his What If...? debut, Marvel Studi...

Taika Waititi Forgot Natalie Portman was in Star Wars and offered her Role in His Upcoming Star Wars Film

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Taika Waititi, the director of Thor: Love and Thunder, has revealed that he is collaborating with Disney on a new Star Wars movie that will deepen the mythos of the well-known space property. The director has always said that he is now working on the script for his movie, which would focus on brand-new characters from the series. Waititi has scoured Hollywood for some performers to join his cast even though he doesn't yet have a complete script. However, it appears that he asked the incorrect questions. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, director Taika Waititi discussed his conversation with Natalie Portman about bringing her back for Thor: Love and Thunder after she was unexpectedly left off of the director's first outing as the God of Thunder in Thor: Ragnarok. Related: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ star suggests spinoff sequence with Beta Ray Bill Although the filmmaker said it wasn't difficult to persuade her to come back, he made a mistake later by asking whether she...

Kevin Feige Was Significantly Affected by Joaquin Phoenix's Rejection of the Doctor Strange Role

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Over time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's talent pool has expanded tremendously. Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, and Robert Downey Jr. were the stars of the Infinity Saga, while newcomers Simu Liu, Hailee Steinfeld, and Iman Vellani will likely take the lead in Phase 4. Joaquin Phoenix is one of several other renowned actors who came close to joining the interwoven superhero franchise before opting out. Phoenix's involvement apparently began back in July 2014 at San Diego Comic-Con, when the actor reportedly began negotiations to play Doctor Strange. Marvel's 'Unique' Situation with Joaquin Phoenix Joaquin Phoenix is said to have been in discussions with Marvel Studios before Benedict Cumberbatch was cast as Doctor Strange. The Joker actor earlier discussed the discussions that took place in an interview, claiming that "all sides were satisfied": "I think they make some terrific, fun movies. Nothing is wrong... I don't really consider myself a c...

Marvel Studios Gets Criticism From VFX Community for Poor Working Conditions

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Marvel's commercial practises are being exposed in a series of widely shared tweets and articles. Despite its dominance in popular culture, one persistent critique of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's films is that they are frequently considered to be somewhat ugly. Yes, there are outliers like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 or Thor: Ragnarok, but too frequently, audiences find themselves falling in love with the films despite their washed-out colour schemes and shoddy CGI. Even when a comic book image is directly copied in a movie, as in Avengers: Infinity War when Bruce Banner plunges into the Sanctum Santorum, the movies are unable to achieve the power generated by the original artists. As it turns out, Marvel's visual effects annoy more than just fans. The MCU also irritates visual effects artists, several of whom vented their grievances on social media. The first post in a Reddit thread titled "Marvel remorse!" is made by user u/Ok-Championship2201, who regrets...

Iman Vellani Reacts to Ms. Marvel Trolling and Review Bombing: 'It’s Laughable'

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Even if Loki and WandaVision were beaten by Ms. Marvel for the title of most critically acclaimed Disney+ MCU show, the show's viewer rating on sites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb is unexpectedly low. While it's true that occasionally audiences don't connect with films that critics adore, Ms. Marvel is in no way in that category because it's truly pretty terrific and well-made. The show is a victim of review bombing, and Ms. Marvel received a lot of criticism even before it debuted. Iman Vellani plays Kamala Khan in Ms. Marvel, a Pakistani-American teen who acquires abilities thanks to a magical bangle. The series and its lead actress, Vellani, are the targets of internet trolls despite the fact that they have a lot in common with the character, including being Muslim and a die-hard Marvel fan. Related: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ star suggests spinoff sequence with Beta Ray Bill One day it's because Marvel is imposing diversity or promoting a woke agenda, and the nex...

Mushoku Tensei Season 2 Trailer Surpasses 1 Million Views

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Only two days after its release, the recently released Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 2 teaser has amassed more than 1 million views on YouTube. The first season of Studio Bind's anime, which is scheduled to debut in 2023, broadcast across two courses in 2021. The most recent trailer may be seen here: Mushoku Tensei's anime adaptation is the major reason Studio Bind was established. Only Attack of Titan beat out the first episode of season 1 as the greatest new anime of Winter 2021. The second season was chosen as the Fall 2021 anime of the season just two seasons later. The anime is available on Crunchyroll, and they give this synopsis of the plot: Related: Netflix Anime ‘Cyberpunk Edgerunners’: Coming to Netflix in September 2022 The narrative of a 34-year-old failure doesn't end when he is struck by a bus. Rudy, who was reborn as a child in a new world, will take advantage of every chance to lead the life he has always desired. He's setting out on an am...

Marvel Producer Confirms Who Will Replace Nick Fury as MCU Leader

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One of the first components of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's world-building process was Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury. The character, who debuted in Iron Man, later appeared in a number of other films as he brought the Avengers together for the first time. While Fury will next appear in the Disney+ series Secret Invasion, it appears that Val, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, has mastered the art of assembling her own crew. She approached Wyatt Russell's U.S. Agent following his terrible international incident in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which was the character's debut appearance. Despite this, Val seems very certain that he will be involved in whatever it is that she is piecing together. What's her problem, then? Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, has at least acknowledged that "she looks to be in recruitment mode," but for what? And in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, might she be taking up Nick Fury's previous role? She made her first ...

The man who married a hologram in Japan can no longer communicate with his virtual wife

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The husband of virtual pop diva Hatsune Miku regrets the termination of her hologram's AI service but maintains his affection for the persona. The Japanese man Akihiko Kondo, who made headlines in 2018 when he wed a hologram of the virtual pop singer Hatsune Miku, confessed he is unable to communicate with her any longer. According to the Mainichi Shinbun, Kondo is best known for being married to an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven hologram of the widely known figure, which was created by the tech startup Gatebox. Although the union is not recognised by the government of Japan, Kondo spent nearly 2 million yen (or roughly $17,300 USD) on a wedding ceremony that was attended by 39 of the man's closest friends but not his family. Unfortunately for the couple, Gatebox stopped offering its AI service for the hologram in 2020. This service operated by connecting to a central processing server via the internet, much like more widely used voice assistants like Amazon's Alexa or...

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ star suggests spinoff sequence with Beta Ray Bill

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The majority of the attention has been placed on Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, who makes her eagerly anticipated comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thor: Love and Thunder after nearly a decade away, but she's not the only one in that situation. Jaimie Alexander's Lady Sif also disappeared into thin air despite having played a sizable part in both the first film and its sequel, The Dark World. At least this meant that she was the only member of the Odinson's crew to survive Hela's wrath in Ragnarok, which saw the Warriors Three cast aside in a murderous manner. Related: GoT's Lena Headey Sued Over Cut Thor: Love and Thunder Role It appears that Alexander is eager to get a piece of the action because the Disney Plus era has made every aspect of the MCU available for numerous spinoffs, sequel programmes, and episodic offshoots. The actress asked followers on social media what they would like to see in the Lady Sif series, and she started things off ...

GoT's Lena Headey Sued Over Cut Thor: Love and Thunder Role

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Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey is being sued for $1.5 million by her former UK agency, Troika, for a variety of unpaid commission fees. These costs cover Thor: Love and Thunder, a movie in which Headey was cast but whose producers ultimately decided to delete her scenes. According to Troika, now known as YMU, Headey expressly owes them at least $500,000 for the movie Love and Thunder. Variety has revealed that she did indeed play a part in the original script written by director Taika Waititi, despite the fact that her inclusion in the Marvel Studios summer blockbuster was never promoted or formally announced. That position's specifics are still unknown. Numerous A-List actors were eliminated from Thor 4's final edit, including Headey's role. Christian Bale said that Jeff Goldblum from Jurassic World: Dominion and Game of Thrones co-star Peter Dinklage were cut from the fourquel. “I got to work with Peter Dinklage, that’s not in the final film, but I got to work with ...