66-year-old Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy reveals what they’ll do after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Kennedy says that streaming “is a really important transition… What we’ve been focused on these last five or six years is finishing that family saga around the Skywalkers. Now is the time to start thinking about how to segue into something new and different.” Kennedy…
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‘Suicide Squad’ Director Urges DC and Marvel Fans To Stop Feuding
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At the beginning of 2019, approximately a half year after James Gunn was unceremoniously fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, it was officially confirmed that he’d be jumping to the DC universe to write and direct The Suicide Squad. Then, just two months later, Disney and Marvel reversed course and rehired Gunn to helm…
Watch Krysten Ritter Kick Ass in Front of—and Behind—Jessica Jones’ Camera
Jessica Jones’ third season isn’t just the final farewell of both Alias Investigations and the Marvel-Netflix partnership at large, it’s an interesting evolution for star Krysten Ritter, who found herself stepping up to direct an episode for the first time. As this new featurette shows, it’s clear she had a blast.Read more…Source: https://io9.gizmodo.com/watch-krysten-ritter-kick-ass-in-front-of-and-behind-je-1835241026…
Captain America Got Short-Changed in Infinity War to Set Up Avengers: Endgame
Captain America wasn’t exactly on the sidelines in Avengers: Infinity War, but for a character of his importance, he certainly played a smaller role. According to Infinity War and Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, this was done on purpose.Read more…Source: https://io9.gizmodo.com/captain-america-got-short-changed-in-infinity-war-to-se-1834123738…
Kevin Feige Finally Wants to Make Good on the MCU Tying Film and TV Worlds Together
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is no stranger to the thought of tying together the vast storytelling of its series of films with television projects. But it’s no stranger to…well, basically abandoning a lot of the pretense behind that thought, either. But after Avengers: Endgame, and with the arrival of Disney+, it …Read more… Source: https://io9.gizmodo.com/kevin-feige-finally-wants-to-make-good-on-the-mcu-tying-1834080816…
This Avengers: Endgame Teaser Features a Rousing Captain America Pep Talk
Considering how Thanos dog-walked the Avengers in Infinity War and wiped out half of the universe, the few heroes left who’re gunning for the Mad Titan in Avengers: Endgame are going to need the plan to end all plans if they want to succeed. In the latest Endgame spot, Steve Rogers is doing what he… Continue reading This Avengers: Endgame Teaser Features a Rousing Captain America Pep Talk
Black Widow, a Movie We’re Supposed to Pretend Isn’t Official, Adds Another Familiar Face
Until the release of Avengers: Endgame, Marvel’s going to stay tight-lipped on its future movies to avoid spoiling that much-anticipated mega-event. But we’ve still been getting a pretty regular stream of updates on those films, like today’s news that The Handmaid’s Tale star O-T Fagbenle has signed on for Black Widow. Read more… Source: https://io9.gizmodo.com/black-widow-a-movie-were-supposed-to-pretend-isnt-offi-1833952605
Marvel Is Reportedly Developing a Kate Bishop Centered Hawkeye Series Starring Jeremy Renner
Hawkeye is coming to Disney+. Oh, and so is Hawkeye. Read more… Source: https://io9.gizmodo.com/marvel-is-reportedly-developing-a-kate-bishop-centered-1833945782
When Asked About Marvel LGBTQ Heroes, Kevin Feige Says He Wants All Fans to ‘See Themselves Reflected’
Rumor has it Marvel Studios’ upcoming film, The Eternals, could feature the first openly gay character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. No one has confirmed that yet and, in fact, no one has formally confirmed The Eternals is even happening. However, at the recent junket for Avengers: Endgame, we asked Marvel Studios… Read more… Source:… Continue reading When Asked About Marvel LGBTQ Heroes, Kevin Feige Says He Wants All Fans to ‘See Themselves Reflected’
There’s a Good Reason Why the Avengers’ White Suits Are in Endgame’s Marketing
So far, the trailers for Avengers: Endgame have given us almost nothing. We know a lot of people are dead, we know the Avengers are sad and have a plan, but that’s kind of it. However, there are those intriguing white suits everyone is wearing, which seem more than a little significant. Read more… Source:… Continue reading There’s a Good Reason Why the Avengers’ White Suits Are in Endgame’s Marketing