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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 Speaking with The Playlist, he admitted that he tried to scrap Episode 5's story because he thought it was outdated.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...

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...

Keanu Reeves wants to join MCU, would play Ghost Rider

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In response to the potential Ghost Rider role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Keanu Reeves says it would be the realisation of a childhood fantasy. Keanu Reeves has discussed the potential of playing Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as fans continue to suggest candidates for the famous role. Due to his connections to the supernatural world and battles with several demonic foes throughout the years, including Lucifer himself, The Ghost Rider is one of Marvel Comics' most recognisable characters. The Ghost Rider moniker, which was given to a variety of characters by the Spirit of Vengeance Zarathos, was most frequently linked with Johnny Blaze. With the 2007 film and its 2011 sequel, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, which have amassed cult followings for his performance as the title protagonist, Nicolas Cage immortalised the Blaze incarnation of Ghost Rider. After leaving the part and having a planned sequel shelved, Ghost Rider would return to the big screen with Agen...

Marvel's Blade Script Is Reportedly Weak, Frustrating Star Mahershala Ali

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According to a business insider, Blade star Mahershala Ali is dissatisfied with the script of the Marvel Cinematic Universe film. According to a recent report, Mahershala Ali, the actor of the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film, is unhappy with the project. According to a tweet from The Ankler writer Jeff Sneider, who covers the entertainment business, Blade's production is being held up by problems with the script. The current BLADE script, according to reports, is about 90 pages long and contains just TWO (disappointing) action scenes. Mahershala has reportedly become increasingly frustrated with the process. "Feige said to be spread too thin. But hey, that's just what sources are telling me. Don't shoot the messenger." This information coincides with the report that the project's director, Bassam Tariq, has formally quit owing to ongoing production changes. Marvel Studios and Ali have not yet responded to Sneider's remarks as of the time of writing...

Armor Wars, starring Don Cheadle, is being recreated as a Feature Film

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Variety has discovered that Marvel's "Armor Wars," which was initially intended to be a TV series for Disney+, is now being produced as a feature film. Don Cheadle will play War Machine's alter ego James "Rhodey" Rhodes in "Armor Wars," reprising his MCU role. The project is based on the seven-issue Iron Man narrative arc in Marvel Comics of the same name, and it follows Rhodes as he must deal with what occurs when Tony Stark's technology is misused. The project will continue to be written by Yassir Lester, who was initially slated to serve as the series' lead author.  Related: Ryan Reynolds Teases Hugh Jackman’s Return As Wolverine For Deadpool 3 This is Marvel's second significant reorganisation this week. Just two months prior to the start of shooting, "Blade" director Bassam Tariq announced his departure from the project, potentially delaying the movie's Nov. 2023 release date. It's unknown when "Armor Wars...

Ryan Reynolds Teases Hugh Jackman’s Return As Wolverine For Deadpool 3

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Hugh Jackman will once again portray Wolverine, as actor Ryan Reynolds shockingly announces alongside the Deadpool 3 release date. Ryan Reynolds' upcoming film Deadpool has a confirmed release date and an unexpected new cast member. The Deadpool actor made light of the protracted search for the ideal angle for the Merc with a Mouth's debut MCU feature in a video he shared on his Twitter account. It shows a workout montage as Reynolds talks about the time and introspection he put into developing the plot for the upcoming movie before joking that he had "nothing." Hugh Jackman then appears on the television in the background as he continues to say that they had "one idea." The actor responds, "Yeah, Sure, Ryan," when Reynolds asks if he'd be willing to reprise his role as Wolverine. The video also reveals that Deadpool 3 will be released on September 6, 2024, along with the surprise appearance of Hugh Jackman. Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut abou...

Mutants were Already introduced to Television by Marvel Studios, and It was Terrible

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Since the X-Men are among the few A-listers who have yet to appear in a Marvel Studios film, many are curious as to how they will be incorporated into the MCU. However, Marvel Studios has already dealt with a group of mutants, albeit in a TV series unrelated to the X-Men, as there was an infamous series that is now largely forgotten. Given the success of Fox's first two X-Men films, Mutant X looked and sounded like an X-Men spinoff. Unfortunately, it fell short of the calibre of those movies or the calibre of the comic books, coming out as a shoddy production typical of the time. What Was the Ignored X-Men TV Series by Marvel Studios? Mutant X, which was created by Avid Arad, made its broadcast premiere in October 2001, over 11 years ago. Marvel Studios was one of the show's production companies, however the show had nothing to do with the Mutant X comic book or the X-Men franchise in general. It yet shared a very similar basis, which would later come back to haunt it. Related:...

Thanos' Maker Guesses Which of His Characters Could Join the MCU Next

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Jim Starlin, the creator of Thanos and Gamora, believes that the Blood Brothers might be the next of his Marvel Comics characters to appear in the MCU. The creator of well-known Marvel characters like Thanos and Drax the Destroyer, Jim Starlin, a comic book artist and writer, has made predictions on which of his other characters the Marvel Cinematic Universe will next adapt. Related: Batman's New Origin Shows He May Have Been the Worst Criminal in Gotham Several characters who would later go on to play significant roles in the MCU, including Adam Warlock, Shang-Chi, and Gamora, were created or reintroduced during Starlin's tenure with Marvel Comics. These characters include Shang-Chi, Adam Warlock, and Shang-Chi. Starlin discussed his characters' inclusion in the movie series and potential future cast members in an interview with Inverse. "I've heard Marvel may want to use some other characters I've done. I think they're running out,"said Starlin.  ...

It’s Morbin’ Time: Morbius actually became Netflix’s No. 1 streamed movie

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How was Netflix's Morbius No. 1? Should it have been? It makes sense, believe it or not. Let's be upfront and honest. Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters suffered another significant setback with Morbius. The film did poorly at the box office, but it still made its money back. It's hardly surprising given that it's a comic book movie. For a comic book movie to lose money, it would have to be among the worst ever made. One of the lowest rated comic book movies ever, Dark Phoenix nonetheless made its money back. Related: Thanos' Maker Guesses Which of His Characters Could Join the MCU Next Due to a meme, Sony attempted a theatre re-release. a meme that ironically made fun of the film. Sadly, they believed that people genuinely wanted to see it. Not only was that a blunder, but the film also debuted to disastrous reviews. IGN stated that it only made $289 per theatre out of the 1,037 locations where it was presented. " Despite all the criticism, the film unex...

Winston Duke Throws Massive Shade at Aquaman; Says MCU Namor is Less Fictional

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According to Winston Duke, who plays M'Baku in the MCU, Namor from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever feels more authentic than DC's Aquaman in the impending Marvel sequel. Actor for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever claims Namor from the MCU feels more authentic than Aquaman from the DC Universe. The half-human, half-Atlantean character Namor: The Sub-Mariner was created by Bill Everett and first appeared in Marvel Comics #1 in 1939. Since then, the character has appeared in numerous Marvel Comics issues, but despite numerous attempts prior to the MCU, the character has yet to appear in a live-action project. Related: Wonder Woman's Gal Gadot Open to MCU Movie Role Namor will make his first live-action appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and actor Tenoch Huerta's casting as the character is a significant one for the production company. Both Marvel and DC comics feature the legendary underwater city of Atlantis, with the former being governed by Arthur Curry/Aquaman,...

Wonder Woman's Gal Gadot Open to MCU Movie Role

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Ever since she made her debut as Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, Gal Gadot has been a mainstay of the DC Extended Universe. Since then, the actress has made multiple appearances in movies produced by DC, including two Wonder Woman solo movies and the renowned Justice League movies. Gadot has subsequently moved to Disney, where she will play the Evil Queen Grimhilde in the live-action adaptation of the beloved animated fairy tale Snow White, in addition to playing a significant role in the larger DCEU. According to the Fast Five actor, this part is "different than anything that [she has] ever [done] before." Gadot has recently discussed her new role and hinted at a potential future with Marvel. The Avengers versus Wonder Woman? Gal Gadot Hints about Potential Gal Gadot, a star of the DC Extended Universe, expressed interest in a potential crossover between Wonder Woman and the Avengers during an interview with Access at this year's D23 Expo. Rea...

"I don't find it to be fulfilling": Harry Styles Reveals He Might Not Return as Eros in Eternals 2

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A prominent and well-known name in the realm of modern music is Harry Styles. However, in recent years and up until this point, it appeared as though the gifted musician was prepared to rule Hollywood and become a well-respected actor. To everyone's dismay, the singer recently admitted in an interview that he might be finished acting—at least temporarily. Marvel fans who also happen to be followers of the musician may find this to be a significant letdown because they were pleasantly surprised by his unexpected presence in the 2021 movie Eternals.  Related: Dwayne Johnson Thinks That MCU and DCEU Could Cross Paths One Day Harry Styles made his MCU debut in the brief but memorable role of Eros, brother of Thanos, interplanetary adventurer, flirtatious serial killer, and Titan's Eternal. An incredibly interesting and dynamic part to play within the brand. Many people were curious about Styles' role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his presence in the post-credits scene....

Dwayne Johnson Thinks That MCU and DCEU Could Cross Paths One Day

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Since the debut of the first Iron Man movie, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been constantly expanding. The franchise has established a strong reputation for itself thanks to excellent acting, captivating stories, and happy endings. With a few forgettable movies that haven't gone up to expectations, the DC Extended Universe, on the other hand, doesn't seem to be on level with the MCU. Black Adam, the next major film in the DCEU, will star none other than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Related: Zack Snyder Fans Reportedly Sent Death Threats to DCEU Boss Walter Hamada Dwayne Johnson shared some intriguing ideas with the audience in a recent interview with Total Film. First, he discussed the DCEU's intention to broaden the universe by adding new characters and other material. He then moves on to his upbeat theory, in which he claims that there are two pantheons of superheroes and supervillains: one for DC and the other for Marvel. He believes that these two routes will...

She-Hulk Star Addresses Sexist Backlash, Says Show Will Challenge Marvel Fans

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law got off to a rocky start to its public debut. People's reactions to the series' debut trailer were, to put it mildly, divided, with some criticising what they perceived as poor CGI for the show. Many people were a little uncertain about what to anticipate when the show premieres in a few days as a result of this. However, it begs the question: How much of that criticism was sincere? And to what extent was a sexist mob responsible for it? Talking about those kind of people is never enjoyable, but they do exist, particularly in the world of pop culture. And to make matters worse, they frequently have some of the loudest voices in crowds.  Related: Mark Ruffalo Defends the MCU By Criticizing Star Wars Should viewers begin preparing themselves for some of that poisonous blowback when the show premieres? Tatiana Maslany has spoken about how she thinks about the always shifting environment for women superheroes and how she responds to those kinds of voices. ...

Mark Ruffalo Defends the MCU By Criticizing Star Wars

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Despite having previously said that he would love joining The Mandalorian trilogy alongside Pedro Pascal (Din Djarin) and the always-popular Grogu, Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), a favourite of MCU fans, has suddenly slammed the Star Wars world while praising Kevin Feige's Marvel films. Related: The Quantity of Marvel films Makes Each one Less Special, Says Lindelof When asked if he believed Marvel Studios was producing too much material between its film slate and its always expanding roster of Disney+ Original programmes, the actor responded as follows: "I understand that these things run their course and then something else comes along. But the thing Marvel has done well is that, inside the MCU, just as they do with comic books, they let a director or an actor sort of recreate each piece to their own style, their likeness. Marvel generally lets them bring that to the material." Ruffalo continued: "If you watch a 'Star Wars,' you're pretty much going ...

The Quantity of Marvel films Makes Each one Less Special, Says Lindelof

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According to Lost creator and MCU supporter Damon Lindelof, Marvel should create fewer films. The 49-year-old director gave Vulture an interview in which he outlined his reasons for believing that Marvel should produce fewer movies to create a more memorable experience. He declared, "This is a business. "It's a industry." And if you produce a few excellent Marvel films, the natural reaction is to say, "We need to produce more Marvel films, and we need to grow this." I'm thinking internally, 'Wow, I wish they made less because it would make each one that came out a little bit more special. But I watch all of them… People don't want things to end. I do." It's challenging to make an argument against it, especially in light of what Marvel has produced this year. Related: Avengers: Endgame Directors Joe and Anthony Russo Are Not Directing The Kang Dynasty or Secret Wars With the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in November, 2022 ha...

Avengers: Endgame Directors Joe and Anthony Russo Are Not Directing The Kang Dynasty or Secret Wars

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The directors of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, Joe and Anthony Russo, will not be helming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty or Avengers: Secret Wars, despite it being a dream project. The Russo Brothers' involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for the upcoming two Avengers movies was a topic of discussion when Kevin Feige, head of Marvel Studios, spoke to Deadline following Marvel's San Diego Comic-Con 2022 panel. Related: Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Roasts Warner Bros. Over Batgirl Cancelation, Gets Criticized "They are not connected to it," Feige added. "They have been, I think, very direct about that. We love them, they love us. We want to find something to do together, but it's not this." Kevin Feige reveals the Russo brothers are not directing the next ‘Avengers’ movies #SDCC pic.twitter.com/ivfoQdAlCk — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 24, 2022 For years, The Russo Brothers have been questioned about a possible return to the MC...

Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Roasts Warner Bros. Over Batgirl Cancelation, Gets Criticized

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Simu Liu, the star of Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, made fun of Warner Bros. and DC Films for recently cancelling Batgirl. Recently, Warner Bros. Discovery has made headlines for cancelling the $90 million Batgirl television series because they "didn't believe in it." The Batgirl cast and crew have received support from some actors and filmmakers. While James Gunn and others have assured their audiences that their projects are safe, Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings protagonist had a quite different reaction to the cancellation of Batgirl. Liu tweeted the following criticisms of Warner Bros. Discovery: "I'm sorry to inform you guys that Disney has decided to scrap the Shang-Chi Holiday Special due to quality control concerns. I had already filmed the entire thing. I even designed an all-gingerbread Ta Lo. RIP Shang Chi and the Legend of the TEEEN GOLDEN RIIIIINGS." I'm sorry to inform you guys that Disney ha...