It’s hard to imagine anyone other than Al Pacino in the role of Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s epic crime drama The Godfather. However, Coppola went out of his way to cast the actor after Paramount wanted a Marvel star in the role of Michael. Interestingly, Al Pacino, a newcomer at the time, had a different role in mind. He eyed the role of the hot-headed Sonny Corleone, which later went to James Caan.
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in a still from The Godfather
The studio was also against Coppola’s choice of Marlon Brando for the role of Vito Corleone. They initially considered Laurence Olivier for the role but once he became unavailable, Coppola and Paramount entered a months-long debate on casting Brando.
Al Pacino Wanted To Play A Different Character In The Godfather
Al Pacino initially wanted to play the role of Sonny Corleone...
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in a still from The Godfather
The studio was also against Coppola’s choice of Marlon Brando for the role of Vito Corleone. They initially considered Laurence Olivier for the role but once he became unavailable, Coppola and Paramount entered a months-long debate on casting Brando.
Al Pacino Wanted To Play A Different Character In The Godfather
Al Pacino initially wanted to play the role of Sonny Corleone...
- 5/15/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Before later movies characterized by their muddy CGI and digital collage of actors, the Marvel Cinematic Universe actually pulled off some cool filmmaking tricks with the help of special effects. Case in point: the puny, pre-serum version of Steve Rogers fans of the then-new series saw in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger." According to The Wrap, the movie achieved Steve's original look via a combination of strategies, and scenes set before his transformation into the Cap we know were actually shot three times.
In one version of the scene, Chris Evans would stand in place and deliver his lines. In another, a scrawnier stand-in — "Atonement" and "Merlin" actor Leander Deeny — would perform in his place. In a third variation, the scene was reportedly filmed without any actor. This gave the effects team tons of footage to work their magic on. While productions typically shoot out of order, The Wrap...
In one version of the scene, Chris Evans would stand in place and deliver his lines. In another, a scrawnier stand-in — "Atonement" and "Merlin" actor Leander Deeny — would perform in his place. In a third variation, the scene was reportedly filmed without any actor. This gave the effects team tons of footage to work their magic on. While productions typically shoot out of order, The Wrap...
- 5/13/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Production is underway for Marvel Studios’ Captain America 4, and waves of new set photos have been leaked, revealing first looks at new characters, and even dropping hints at the sequel’s plot. Although it’s nothing new for scoopers to leak set images from movies. Several anonymous netizens have broken big news in the past, particularly regarding Marvel Studios.
Anthony Mackie in the first look from Captain America 4
Therefore, this time, after an account named CanWeGetSomeToast recently shared set photos from Captain America 4, Marvel’s VP of Global Security and Content Protection, Matthew Slatoff took legal action over the unauthorized images. Filling a DMCA subpoena, Marvel urged the user behind the leak account to reveal their identity.
Scooper Account Leaked Set Photos from Captain America 4
As Captain America 4 starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford undergoes production, scooper accounts take great interest in behind-the-scenes images. Known...
Anthony Mackie in the first look from Captain America 4
Therefore, this time, after an account named CanWeGetSomeToast recently shared set photos from Captain America 4, Marvel’s VP of Global Security and Content Protection, Matthew Slatoff took legal action over the unauthorized images. Filling a DMCA subpoena, Marvel urged the user behind the leak account to reveal their identity.
Scooper Account Leaked Set Photos from Captain America 4
As Captain America 4 starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford undergoes production, scooper accounts take great interest in behind-the-scenes images. Known...
- 5/12/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Zacky Snyder, Paul Rudd & Sebastian Stan (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The Marvel vs. DC movie debate has been going on for a long time. Sometimes, even the actors and directors share their views on such matters. Years ago, Zack Snyder made a remark on MCU movies, especially Ant-Man and the Wasp. The superhero film, starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas and Michael Pena, was released in 2015. At that time, Snyder was working on his DC movie, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Batman V Superman starred Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. In an interview, Zack Snyder was asked his views on Marvel movies and the director took a potshot at Ant-Man. The Rebel Moon director told The Daily Beast, “I feel like Batman and Superman are transcendent of superhero movies in a way, because they’re Batman and Superman. They’re not just, like, the flavor of the week Ant-Man—not to be mean,...
The Marvel vs. DC movie debate has been going on for a long time. Sometimes, even the actors and directors share their views on such matters. Years ago, Zack Snyder made a remark on MCU movies, especially Ant-Man and the Wasp. The superhero film, starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas and Michael Pena, was released in 2015. At that time, Snyder was working on his DC movie, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Batman V Superman starred Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. In an interview, Zack Snyder was asked his views on Marvel movies and the director took a potshot at Ant-Man. The Rebel Moon director told The Daily Beast, “I feel like Batman and Superman are transcendent of superhero movies in a way, because they’re Batman and Superman. They’re not just, like, the flavor of the week Ant-Man—not to be mean,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
One notable project will be transferred from Dceu into the newly established Dcu, and that’s ‘Peacemaker.’ ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 was already confirmed to be in development when Gunn clarified that the show will be canon to the Dcu and that he will make it work in a way that is not confusing for the fans at all, and that the transition between Dceu and Dcu at least as far as ‘Peacemaker’ is concerned will be as smooth as possible.
Now, Gunn went one step further by connecting the upcoming ‘Peacemaker’ season 2 with a highly-awaited animated project ‘Creature Commandos’ that’s supposed to be released this year.
Frank Grillo was cast as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, after already being confirmed to voice the character for the animated show. This aligns with what Gunn said back when he was presenting the Dcu, that he would like for the voice actors...
Now, Gunn went one step further by connecting the upcoming ‘Peacemaker’ season 2 with a highly-awaited animated project ‘Creature Commandos’ that’s supposed to be released this year.
Frank Grillo was cast as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, after already being confirmed to voice the character for the animated show. This aligns with what Gunn said back when he was presenting the Dcu, that he would like for the voice actors...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
A big change is happening as ‘Peacemaker’ moves from Dceu to the new Dcu. Season 2 is in the works and will be part of Dcu canon. Gunn assures fans the shift won’t be confusing and aims for a smooth transition between Dceu and Dcu, especially for ‘Peacemaker’.
Now, Gunn takes it a step further by linking the forthcoming ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 with the much-anticipated animated project ‘Creature Commandos,’ set for release this year.
Frank Grillo has been chosen to portray Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, following his prior confirmation to voice the character in the animated series. This mirrors Gunn’s earlier statement during the Dcu presentation, expressing his desire for voice actors to also appear in live-action roles.
Rick Flag Sr. was once the leader of the Suicide Squadron during WWII. This group, made up of criminals, was sent on perilous missions. Flag Sr. instilled discipline in them and led them successfully.
Now, Gunn takes it a step further by linking the forthcoming ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 with the much-anticipated animated project ‘Creature Commandos,’ set for release this year.
Frank Grillo has been chosen to portray Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, following his prior confirmation to voice the character in the animated series. This mirrors Gunn’s earlier statement during the Dcu presentation, expressing his desire for voice actors to also appear in live-action roles.
Rick Flag Sr. was once the leader of the Suicide Squadron during WWII. This group, made up of criminals, was sent on perilous missions. Flag Sr. instilled discipline in them and led them successfully.
- 5/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The upcoming Thunderbolts* film is poised to be one of the most exciting entries in the MCU’s upcoming slate. The studio has made several changes within the studio creatively and approach-wise to improve its output after a string of underperforming projects. With the team behind Netflix’s Beef coming in, expectations are quite high for the film.
Concept art featuring the team in Thunderbolts*
The film will unite a rag-tag team of antiheroes, including Yelena Belova, Taskmaster, Red Guardian, US Agent, Ghost, and Bucky Barnes. Following Florence Pugh’s on-set video that went viral a few weeks ago, a new photo, presumably from the film, shows a new look at Sebastian Stan as Bucky. But fans are rather focused on a Jeremy Renner look-alike in the photo.
Fans Believe They Have Spotted Jeremy Renner on The Set of Thunderbolts* Jeremy Renner last played Clint Barton in 2021’s Hawkeye
A...
Concept art featuring the team in Thunderbolts*
The film will unite a rag-tag team of antiheroes, including Yelena Belova, Taskmaster, Red Guardian, US Agent, Ghost, and Bucky Barnes. Following Florence Pugh’s on-set video that went viral a few weeks ago, a new photo, presumably from the film, shows a new look at Sebastian Stan as Bucky. But fans are rather focused on a Jeremy Renner look-alike in the photo.
Fans Believe They Have Spotted Jeremy Renner on The Set of Thunderbolts* Jeremy Renner last played Clint Barton in 2021’s Hawkeye
A...
- 5/11/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Frank Grillo was sorely underutilised in the MCU. After first playing Brock Rumlow for a memorable supporting turn in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, he returned as Crossbones in Captain America: Civil War...and immediately died.
The actor got a cameo in Avengers: Endgame and has lent his voice to What If...?, but it's looking like he'll have much more to do in the Dcu.
After being cast as Rick Flag Sr. in DC Studios' animated Creature Commandos, it's been confirmed today that Grillo will make the leap to live-action and reprise the role in Peacemaker season 2.
"Pleased to announce the great [Frank Grillo] will be reprising the role of Rick Flag, Sr - the role he’ll first play in animated form in 'Creature Commando's - throughout Season 2 of 'Peacemaker,'" DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn said on Instagram. "Christopher Smith and Rick Sr have a little unfinished business to take care of.
The actor got a cameo in Avengers: Endgame and has lent his voice to What If...?, but it's looking like he'll have much more to do in the Dcu.
After being cast as Rick Flag Sr. in DC Studios' animated Creature Commandos, it's been confirmed today that Grillo will make the leap to live-action and reprise the role in Peacemaker season 2.
"Pleased to announce the great [Frank Grillo] will be reprising the role of Rick Flag, Sr - the role he’ll first play in animated form in 'Creature Commando's - throughout Season 2 of 'Peacemaker,'" DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn said on Instagram. "Christopher Smith and Rick Sr have a little unfinished business to take care of.
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
More than two years after "Peacemaker" season 1 aired its finale, the second season of the DC series is finally coming together. DC Studios co-head James Gunn has revealed an intriguing bit of casting for the show as production gets going, with Frank Grillo returning to the DC Universe as Rick Flag Sr. We say "returning" because Grillo is already playing the part in the upcoming animated TV series "Creature Commandoes." So yes, he will be making the jump from animation to live-action. This brings a plan Gunn has had in place since the beginning of this DC reboot full circle.
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"Pleased to announce the great Frank Grillo will be reprising the role of Rick Flag, Sr -- the role he'll first play in animated form in 'Creature Commandos' -- throughout Season 2 of #Peacemaker," Gunn said alongside a photo...
- 5/10/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Captain America 4 still has almost a year to hit the global theatres, but in a strategic move to create hype among fans, Marvel showed a glimpse of the upcoming sequel to the attendees at CinemaCon. Starring Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson in the role of the new Captain America, the film garnered positive reviews.
Anthony Mackie in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World
As Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige showed off the brand new look at 2025’s Captain America: Brave New World at CinemaCon 2024, the first thing that the film reminded fans of was Chris Evans’ Winter Soldier. Offering their opinions on the clip of the upcoming film that is yet to be released officially, fans and attendees took to social media.
Captain America 4 Dropped a First Glimpse at CinemaCon 2024
Following Chris Evans’ exit from MCU, as Anthony Mackie took over Captain America’s mantle as Sam Wilson,...
Anthony Mackie in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World
As Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige showed off the brand new look at 2025’s Captain America: Brave New World at CinemaCon 2024, the first thing that the film reminded fans of was Chris Evans’ Winter Soldier. Offering their opinions on the clip of the upcoming film that is yet to be released officially, fans and attendees took to social media.
Captain America 4 Dropped a First Glimpse at CinemaCon 2024
Following Chris Evans’ exit from MCU, as Anthony Mackie took over Captain America’s mantle as Sam Wilson,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
At this point, everyone knows that MCU has hit sort of a rough patch, with 2023 being disastrous for Marvel Studios and Disney finding itself on the infamous list of the biggest box-office losers.
This is why Iger announced that they will be significantly reducing the output in the future, focusing on 2-3 movies a year and two shows.
Now 16 years in, MCU has 5 phases in total, with Phase 4 being lauded as the absolute worst. This is fair this is where they truly started to pump out content without really thinking about the stories or taking care of their introduced characters. Phase 3, is lauded as the best one yet, and this is what recent Rotten Tomatoes data proved.
Rotten Tomatoes’ “Best 300 Movies of All Time” highlights Phase 3 as the most popular era of the MCU. Throughout the 33 movies as of Phase 5, reception has varied widely among fans and critics. Each phase...
This is why Iger announced that they will be significantly reducing the output in the future, focusing on 2-3 movies a year and two shows.
Now 16 years in, MCU has 5 phases in total, with Phase 4 being lauded as the absolute worst. This is fair this is where they truly started to pump out content without really thinking about the stories or taking care of their introduced characters. Phase 3, is lauded as the best one yet, and this is what recent Rotten Tomatoes data proved.
Rotten Tomatoes’ “Best 300 Movies of All Time” highlights Phase 3 as the most popular era of the MCU. Throughout the 33 movies as of Phase 5, reception has varied widely among fans and critics. Each phase...
- 5/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
By now, it’s widely acknowledged that the MCU has encountered a challenging period, notably with the dismal performance of Marvel Studios in 2023, leading Disney to feature on the list of major box-office flops.
Consequently, Iger disclosed plans for a substantial reduction in output, with a shift towards producing only 2-3 movies annually along with two shows.
After 16 years, the MCU spans across 5 phases, with Phase 4 often criticized as the weakest. This criticism is justified, as it marked a period of content saturation without sufficient regard for storytelling or character development. In contrast, Phase 3 is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle, a sentiment affirmed by recent Rotten Tomatoes data.
Rotten Tomatoes’ “Best 300 Movies of All Time” spotlight Phase 3 as the MCU’s standout era. Across the 33 movies as of Phase 5, reception has been diverse among both fans and critics. Each phase has witnessed a mix of critical and commercial triumphs, such as ‘Iron Man,...
Consequently, Iger disclosed plans for a substantial reduction in output, with a shift towards producing only 2-3 movies annually along with two shows.
After 16 years, the MCU spans across 5 phases, with Phase 4 often criticized as the weakest. This criticism is justified, as it marked a period of content saturation without sufficient regard for storytelling or character development. In contrast, Phase 3 is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle, a sentiment affirmed by recent Rotten Tomatoes data.
Rotten Tomatoes’ “Best 300 Movies of All Time” spotlight Phase 3 as the MCU’s standout era. Across the 33 movies as of Phase 5, reception has been diverse among both fans and critics. Each phase has witnessed a mix of critical and commercial triumphs, such as ‘Iron Man,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Glen Powell’s newfound star power continues to fuel movie projects.
The Anyone But You actor will lead a cast that includes Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern to headline Monsanto, a legal drama from writer-director John Lee Hancock.
Rocket Science, the company that has been integral to the financing and producing of movies such as All Quiet on the Western Front and Ricky Stanicky, will launch international sales out of the Cannes Film Market later this month. CAA Media Finance is handling the domestic rights.
Adam McKay and Kevin Messick are producing via their HyperObject Industries banner. Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Philip Schulz-Deyle and Jon Levin are also producing.
Per the producers, Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie). Johnson used the company’s best-known product,...
The Anyone But You actor will lead a cast that includes Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern to headline Monsanto, a legal drama from writer-director John Lee Hancock.
Rocket Science, the company that has been integral to the financing and producing of movies such as All Quiet on the Western Front and Ricky Stanicky, will launch international sales out of the Cannes Film Market later this month. CAA Media Finance is handling the domestic rights.
Adam McKay and Kevin Messick are producing via their HyperObject Industries banner. Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Philip Schulz-Deyle and Jon Levin are also producing.
Per the producers, Monsanto tells the true story of young, untried attorney Brent Wisner (Powell), who takes on a seemingly insurmountable case against the giant U.S. chemical company Monsanto on behalf of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson (Mackie). Johnson used the company’s best-known product,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alejandro González Iñárritu's Oscar-winning film "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" was a pretty ballsy move to make in 2014. The film stars Michael Keaton as actor Riggan Thompson, a once-massive Hollywood action star who has aged out of action roles. Notably, Riggan starred in three crowd-pleasing superhero movies about Birdman, a Batman-like vigilante. Keaton, of course, played Batman in 1989, 1991, and 2023.
Riggan is set to star in a high-profile Broadway production, hoping to prove to himself and the world that he is a pliable and capable actor, not merely a nostalgia-laced superhero figure. There is a lot of dialogue in "Birdman" about how superhero movies are the antithesis of art and that superhero actors are aggressively robbed of their thespian instincts. Good actors, Riggan complains, are ripped from meaningful projects and thrust into commercial FX bonanzas where they are expected to do little beyond pose and wear silly costumes.
Riggan is set to star in a high-profile Broadway production, hoping to prove to himself and the world that he is a pliable and capable actor, not merely a nostalgia-laced superhero figure. There is a lot of dialogue in "Birdman" about how superhero movies are the antithesis of art and that superhero actors are aggressively robbed of their thespian instincts. Good actors, Riggan complains, are ripped from meaningful projects and thrust into commercial FX bonanzas where they are expected to do little beyond pose and wear silly costumes.
- 5/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." was a changed show in its second season. In its early days, the Marvel Television series suffered from an identity crisis. Season 1 started out trying to emulate co-creator Joss Whedon's previous work, yet it played as a pale imitation of shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and especially "Firefly," following a ragtag team of misfits on weekly adventures in their flying home base. However, the one-two combo punch of Whedon stepping away from the series and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" blowing up the Marvel Cinematic Universe's status quo near the end of season 1 proved to be just the creative boost the show needed.
Upon returning for season 2, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." had gained a newfound confidence. Its characters began to take on greater dimensions, it really embraced the idea of being a show about everyday people trying to keep the world safe, and it even started...
Upon returning for season 2, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." had gained a newfound confidence. Its characters began to take on greater dimensions, it really embraced the idea of being a show about everyday people trying to keep the world safe, and it even started...
- 5/2/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Captain America: Brave New World is nine months away from swooping into theaters, but more promo art has surfaced today which reveals that Sam Wilson will don a helmet in the movie.
Given how perfect Sam's Captain America suit in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was, there's already been some disappointment among fans that the hero is now basically wearing his Falcon goggles with Steve Rogers' old suit.
This headgear is another big departure and doesn't look that different from Ant-Man's helmet. However, we see a breathing tube which suggests Sam will wear this during a high-altitude battle of some sort.
There's also a nod to Captain America's "A" on the helmet, though it's relatively subtle.
Marvel Studios runs the risk of this feeling like The Falcon wearing Captain America's suit, and the pressure is on to deliver here with Captain America: Brave New World having to follow in...
Given how perfect Sam's Captain America suit in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was, there's already been some disappointment among fans that the hero is now basically wearing his Falcon goggles with Steve Rogers' old suit.
This headgear is another big departure and doesn't look that different from Ant-Man's helmet. However, we see a breathing tube which suggests Sam will wear this during a high-altitude battle of some sort.
There's also a nod to Captain America's "A" on the helmet, though it's relatively subtle.
Marvel Studios runs the risk of this feeling like The Falcon wearing Captain America's suit, and the pressure is on to deliver here with Captain America: Brave New World having to follow in...
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
We've had a pretty good idea that Captain America: Brave New World would feature the MCU debut of Red Hulk for a while now, but we recently got confirmation thanks to some McDonald's Happy Meal Toys!
Not an ideal way to get a first look at the rampaging red monster, but the plush toys weren't exactly detailed. Now, thanks to some new promo art, we finally have a proper look at the character design.
The artwork isn't the clearest, but it still gives us a pretty good idea of what to expect from Brave New World's take on the transformed General President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (Harrison Ford). And no, it doesn't look like he's going to grow the 'stache back when he changes!
First Look At Red Hulk...
Not an ideal way to get a first look at the rampaging red monster, but the plush toys weren't exactly detailed. Now, thanks to some new promo art, we finally have a proper look at the character design.
The artwork isn't the clearest, but it still gives us a pretty good idea of what to expect from Brave New World's take on the transformed General President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (Harrison Ford). And no, it doesn't look like he's going to grow the 'stache back when he changes!
First Look At Red Hulk...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has certainly seen better days. Just five years ago, each film was almost a guaranteed billion-dollar smash for Disney and Marvel Studios. Now, in an era where the entertainment industry has been oversaturated by steaming, people seem less and less interested in the franchise.
In the early days of Disney+, shows like Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Solder were must watch television. Now, shows like Secret Invasion, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Ms. Marvel are plummeting in viewership. Not to mention the recent box office failures of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels at the 2023 box office.
Not only has Marvel been losing it big in the once popular superhero genre, but Sony is also dropping with their Spider-Verse spin-off films like Morbius and Madame Web, and Warner Bros. Discovery with their DC Universe films like The Flash and Blue Beetle.
In the early days of Disney+, shows like Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Solder were must watch television. Now, shows like Secret Invasion, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Ms. Marvel are plummeting in viewership. Not to mention the recent box office failures of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels at the 2023 box office.
Not only has Marvel been losing it big in the once popular superhero genre, but Sony is also dropping with their Spider-Verse spin-off films like Morbius and Madame Web, and Warner Bros. Discovery with their DC Universe films like The Flash and Blue Beetle.
- 4/28/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
There is no denying the fact that a Quentin Tarantino film almost always sparks debates. The maverick filmmaker has carved a niche for himself with his unique brand of writing and storytelling that has won him critical and commercial acclaim. But his work has also earned him criticism for the manner in which he has chosen to execute certain sensitive narratives on screen.
Jamie Foxx in Django Unchained directed by Quentin Tarantino (image credit: Columbia Pictures)
In 2012, Tarantino directed Django Unchained for which he earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The film is a fictionalized narrative set during the period of African slavery in the USA. While it received a lot of praise from audiences and critics, accomplished Black filmmaker Spike Lee was harshly critical of the film for the way in which it depicted his ancestry.
Why Did Spike Lee Refuse To Watch Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained?...
Jamie Foxx in Django Unchained directed by Quentin Tarantino (image credit: Columbia Pictures)
In 2012, Tarantino directed Django Unchained for which he earned an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The film is a fictionalized narrative set during the period of African slavery in the USA. While it received a lot of praise from audiences and critics, accomplished Black filmmaker Spike Lee was harshly critical of the film for the way in which it depicted his ancestry.
Why Did Spike Lee Refuse To Watch Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained?...
- 4/27/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"No amount of money ever bought a second of time." Those are the words uttered by Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in "Avengers: Endgame" during a pivotal scene after he traveled back in time to save the world, only to run into his own father. It's true, money can't buy time. But in 2019, audiences shelled out money in record-breaking amounts to spend lots of time in movie theaters all around the world to see the conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe up to that point. Money, in this case, bought something like 10,800 seconds of shared experience the likes of which hasn't been seen before or since.
By 2019, the MCU had become the single most popular franchise in the history of cinema by weaving together disparate,...
"No amount of money ever bought a second of time." Those are the words uttered by Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in "Avengers: Endgame" during a pivotal scene after he traveled back in time to save the world, only to run into his own father. It's true, money can't buy time. But in 2019, audiences shelled out money in record-breaking amounts to spend lots of time in movie theaters all around the world to see the conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe up to that point. Money, in this case, bought something like 10,800 seconds of shared experience the likes of which hasn't been seen before or since.
By 2019, the MCU had become the single most popular franchise in the history of cinema by weaving together disparate,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The recent trailer for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is packed with nods to comic stories and tons of cameos. In the movie, Deadpool teams up with the Tva to save his reality from falling apart.
He tries to convince Wolverine to join him, but it seems like Wolverine isn’t eager. The film will introduce Cassandra Nova as the main villain and explore the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The movie is generating a lot of buzz, which can be both positive and negative. On the bright side, it’s likely to attract huge crowds to theaters. However, the downside is that fans have extremely high expectations and numerous theories, making it impossible to meet all of them. Eventually, this hype might lead to disappointment.
Even industry insiders are fueling the hype. Director Matthew Vaughn dubbed the movie the “MCU savior,” and Deadpool creator Liefeld hailed it as “the best comic movie of all time,...
He tries to convince Wolverine to join him, but it seems like Wolverine isn’t eager. The film will introduce Cassandra Nova as the main villain and explore the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The movie is generating a lot of buzz, which can be both positive and negative. On the bright side, it’s likely to attract huge crowds to theaters. However, the downside is that fans have extremely high expectations and numerous theories, making it impossible to meet all of them. Eventually, this hype might lead to disappointment.
Even industry insiders are fueling the hype. Director Matthew Vaughn dubbed the movie the “MCU savior,” and Deadpool creator Liefeld hailed it as “the best comic movie of all time,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer recently dropped, and we’ve seen everything from nods to comic storylines to an overwhelming amount of cameos about to appear in the movie.
The movie sees Deadpool as he is set to return to his crime-fighting tendencies after he is recruited by the Tva to stop his reality from collapsing. Wade will attempt to talk Wolverine into helping him, but judging by the trailer Wolverine will be more than reluctant. The movie will introduce Cassandra Nova to the MCU as the primary villain as well as continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The thing with the movie is that there is a massive amount of publicity surrounding it, and that can be both a good and a bad thing. The good thing is that obviously, it’s going to pull the masses into cinemas, the bad thing? Fans have expectations that are through the...
The movie sees Deadpool as he is set to return to his crime-fighting tendencies after he is recruited by the Tva to stop his reality from collapsing. Wade will attempt to talk Wolverine into helping him, but judging by the trailer Wolverine will be more than reluctant. The movie will introduce Cassandra Nova to the MCU as the primary villain as well as continue the Multiversal Theme of the MCU.
The thing with the movie is that there is a massive amount of publicity surrounding it, and that can be both a good and a bad thing. The good thing is that obviously, it’s going to pull the masses into cinemas, the bad thing? Fans have expectations that are through the...
- 4/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about how ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is gonna be a big deal for the MCU. Director Vaughn said it’s gonna save the MCU, and even Deadpool’s creator thinks it’s gonna be the best comic book movie ever, with awesome action on par with ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier.’
We’ll have to wait a few months to see if all that talk is true. But for now, we’re keeping an eye on ‘X-Men ’97,’ a new Marvel Studios project focusing on mutants. It’s a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series,’ and it’s been a huge success so far, getting really high ratings.
Beau DeMayo, the writer for ‘X-Men ’97’, got fired just before the Season 1 premiere, for reasons unknown. But the show was a huge hit with fans, so it got renewed for Season 2, and they’re working on Season 3 now.
We’ll have to wait a few months to see if all that talk is true. But for now, we’re keeping an eye on ‘X-Men ’97,’ a new Marvel Studios project focusing on mutants. It’s a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series,’ and it’s been a huge success so far, getting really high ratings.
Beau DeMayo, the writer for ‘X-Men ’97’, got fired just before the Season 1 premiere, for reasons unknown. But the show was a huge hit with fans, so it got renewed for Season 2, and they’re working on Season 3 now.
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
For months now we’ve been hearing how the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is going to be the best thing to happen to the MCU in quite some time, following a series of flops.
Director Vaughn called the upcoming movie “MCU Savior,” while Deadpool creator himself called the movie the best comic book film of all time, with the best action since ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier.’
And while it’s going to be a few months until we really verify those claims, we are certainly busy following ‘X-Men ’97,’ another mutant-focused Marvel Studios project, a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ which, so far, turned out to be a flawless hit with exceptionally high ratings.
‘X-Men ’97’ was written by Beau DeMayo, who was unfortunately fired for unknown reasons just a few days before Season 1 premiere, the show turned out to be such a hit among the...
Director Vaughn called the upcoming movie “MCU Savior,” while Deadpool creator himself called the movie the best comic book film of all time, with the best action since ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier.’
And while it’s going to be a few months until we really verify those claims, we are certainly busy following ‘X-Men ’97,’ another mutant-focused Marvel Studios project, a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ which, so far, turned out to be a flawless hit with exceptionally high ratings.
‘X-Men ’97’ was written by Beau DeMayo, who was unfortunately fired for unknown reasons just a few days before Season 1 premiere, the show turned out to be such a hit among the...
- 4/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
It was not common for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to dive into television-based content before Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Joss Whedon had a part to play in it. Stemming from the first Avengers movie, the show was an idea no one had explored before. It laid the foundation of what the franchise could do outside of just the big screen and its success was the hope that no one knew they really needed.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Whedon may not be getting much attention as of late, but there is a lot that he contributed to the making of the series. He may be given most of the credit for the show, but his brother and his sister-in-law had a part to play in it too, bigger than him even.
Suggested“He was just getting angrier and angrier”: Chris Hemsworth and Rest of His Avengers Cast Deliberately Drove...
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Whedon may not be getting much attention as of late, but there is a lot that he contributed to the making of the series. He may be given most of the credit for the show, but his brother and his sister-in-law had a part to play in it too, bigger than him even.
Suggested“He was just getting angrier and angrier”: Chris Hemsworth and Rest of His Avengers Cast Deliberately Drove...
- 4/25/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
The comic book community was almost astonished when Ryan Reynolds first disclosed on social media that Hugh Jackman would be playing Wolverine in Shawn Levy’s Deadpool 3. Though it was thought unlikely following Logan’s conclusion, there was discussion about Jackman possibly reprising his iconic role as Wolverine. It was not a huge deal either if he would not have returned, because that movie’s ending exceeded all expectations.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool 3, on the other hand, is the perfect movie for reinvigorating Jackman’s character without interfering with the 20th Century Fox X-Men universe. Even the man behind creating the character of Deadpool declared that the third flick is set to be one of the best comic book movies of all time, rivaling even the likes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest hits.
Deadpool Creator’s Surprising Opinion on Hugh Jackman...
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool 3, on the other hand, is the perfect movie for reinvigorating Jackman’s character without interfering with the 20th Century Fox X-Men universe. Even the man behind creating the character of Deadpool declared that the third flick is set to be one of the best comic book movies of all time, rivaling even the likes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest hits.
Deadpool Creator’s Surprising Opinion on Hugh Jackman...
- 4/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The new trailer of the upcoming MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine was released earlier this week. The trailer gives a full glimpse of Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine and sees him team up with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool. The film would be a multiversal story, with Wolverine dealing with ‘letting down his world’ and the mission helping him get over it.
To add to the hype, Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld took to his social media to appreciate the film. Having already seen it, the comic book creator compared the action sequences to that of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and even teased that the film would be one of the ‘best comic book films of all time’.
Deadpool Creator Rob Liefeld Appreciates Deadpool & Wolverine Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds began his journey as Deadpool in 2016 when he starred and co-produced Deadpool. The film was a massive success,...
To add to the hype, Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld took to his social media to appreciate the film. Having already seen it, the comic book creator compared the action sequences to that of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and even teased that the film would be one of the ‘best comic book films of all time’.
Deadpool Creator Rob Liefeld Appreciates Deadpool & Wolverine Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds began his journey as Deadpool in 2016 when he starred and co-produced Deadpool. The film was a massive success,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
It’s safe to say at this point that the most well-known role of actor Samuel L. Jackson’s long and storied career is as Nick Fury in the MCU. But while that will likely remain his most recognizable character of all time, Jackson credits his leading role in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 feature Pulp Fiction as the one that proved the biggest game-changer for his career.
Cinephiles are already aware of the lasting effect Pulp Fiction has had on pop culture and filmmaking itself. The film was only the second full-length feature Tarantino had ever made and is widely considered his best work to date. A twisting tale that deftly weaves together violence and humor, Pulp Fiction traces the journey of several characters whose lives intersect in strange and unexpected ways across Los Angeles.
The Role That Rocketed Samuel L. Jackson Into The Mainstream Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield...
Cinephiles are already aware of the lasting effect Pulp Fiction has had on pop culture and filmmaking itself. The film was only the second full-length feature Tarantino had ever made and is widely considered his best work to date. A twisting tale that deftly weaves together violence and humor, Pulp Fiction traces the journey of several characters whose lives intersect in strange and unexpected ways across Los Angeles.
The Role That Rocketed Samuel L. Jackson Into The Mainstream Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield...
- 4/22/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
A small piece of contemporary cinema history was written last night in St Andrews, Scotland when Steven Soderbergh sat down with Joe and Anthony Russo on stage at the Sands International Film Festival to discuss their 2002 collaboration Welcome to Collinwood.
Produced by Soderbergh and George Clooney who also stars alongside William H. Macy, Isaiah Washington, Sam Rockwell, Luis Guzmán, and Patricia Clarkson, Welcome to Collinwood was the second feature from the Russos following their debut feature Pieces, which bombed out of Slamdance in 1997.
“There was zero interest in the film from anybody but this man over here,” Anthony said of Pieces, pointing towards Soderbergh. The sex, lies and videotape filmmaker had been present at the doomed Pieces screening at Slamdance and reached out to the directing duo to impart some wisdom.
“It was insanely ambitious and dense,” Soderbergh told Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr, who moderated the talk, of Pieces.
Produced by Soderbergh and George Clooney who also stars alongside William H. Macy, Isaiah Washington, Sam Rockwell, Luis Guzmán, and Patricia Clarkson, Welcome to Collinwood was the second feature from the Russos following their debut feature Pieces, which bombed out of Slamdance in 1997.
“There was zero interest in the film from anybody but this man over here,” Anthony said of Pieces, pointing towards Soderbergh. The sex, lies and videotape filmmaker had been present at the doomed Pieces screening at Slamdance and reached out to the directing duo to impart some wisdom.
“It was insanely ambitious and dense,” Soderbergh told Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr, who moderated the talk, of Pieces.
- 4/21/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
War 2 ft Jr Ntr & Hrithik Roshan(Photo Credit –Instagram)
It’s a busy year for Jr Ntr. He has a big release coming up this year with Devara: Part 1. The actor is also a part of Ayan Mukerji’s War 2, which also stars Hrithik Roshan. Fans are excited to see the Ntr in Yrf’s Bollywood spy thriller. Every now and then, an exciting update about the movie creates excitement.
For War 2, Jr Ntr will be doing a lot of action. We have already seen him entertain the masses with his fights and stunt sequences in SS Rajamouli’s Rrr. However, the makers of Ayan’s movie don’t want to leave any stone unturned to make it a visual treat.
Hollywood Level Action For Jr Ntr’s Fight Scenes
A report by Gulte mentions that the makers have roped in Hollywood action director Spiro Razatos for War 2.
It’s a busy year for Jr Ntr. He has a big release coming up this year with Devara: Part 1. The actor is also a part of Ayan Mukerji’s War 2, which also stars Hrithik Roshan. Fans are excited to see the Ntr in Yrf’s Bollywood spy thriller. Every now and then, an exciting update about the movie creates excitement.
For War 2, Jr Ntr will be doing a lot of action. We have already seen him entertain the masses with his fights and stunt sequences in SS Rajamouli’s Rrr. However, the makers of Ayan’s movie don’t want to leave any stone unturned to make it a visual treat.
Hollywood Level Action For Jr Ntr’s Fight Scenes
A report by Gulte mentions that the makers have roped in Hollywood action director Spiro Razatos for War 2.
- 4/21/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Renowned UFC fighter and MCU actor Georges St-Pierre, became the highlight of the day, as he appeared on the cast list for Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine. Previously making his Marvel debut in 2014 as Georges Batroc in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, St-Pierre rose to stardom among the comic fans.
Georges St-Pierre as Georges Batroc in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Georges St-Pierre’s MCU character appeared as a skilled mercenary and martial artist. Given his UFC background, St-Pierre channeled his impressive physical prowess, including his mixed martial arts skills and acrobatic abilities through Batroc. And now, he appears to be reprising his role in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine.
Georges St-Pierre’s MCU Journey as Georges Batroc
Canadian UFC legend and two-division fighter, Georges St-Pierre retired from his Mma career in 2019. But ahead of his retirement, St-Pierre had skillfully developed a secondary profession in the entertainment industry. Flexing his acting muscles in Hollywood,...
Georges St-Pierre as Georges Batroc in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Georges St-Pierre’s MCU character appeared as a skilled mercenary and martial artist. Given his UFC background, St-Pierre channeled his impressive physical prowess, including his mixed martial arts skills and acrobatic abilities through Batroc. And now, he appears to be reprising his role in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine.
Georges St-Pierre’s MCU Journey as Georges Batroc
Canadian UFC legend and two-division fighter, Georges St-Pierre retired from his Mma career in 2019. But ahead of his retirement, St-Pierre had skillfully developed a secondary profession in the entertainment industry. Flexing his acting muscles in Hollywood,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Post Avengers: Endgame, Kevin Feige committed to more projects than he has ever been in the MCU. In addition to developing theatrical films. he also had to develop MCU shows that told their own story but later tied into the overall universe. Among the new heroes that the studio established in Phase 4 was Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan.
Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/ Ms. Marvel in Ms. Marvel
The Captain Marvel superfan charmed audiences who were appreciative of the nuanced exploration of the Pakistani-Muslim superhero. However, bringing the superhero into the MCU also meant some sacrifice had to be made as Feige was revealed to be behind controversial the death of Kamala Khan in a recent comic run.
Kevin Feige Had a Hand in Kamala Khan’s Recent Controversial Comics Death
Kamala Khan’s death in The Amazing Spider-Man #26 shocked fans for all the wrong reasons
Comic readers were subjected...
Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/ Ms. Marvel in Ms. Marvel
The Captain Marvel superfan charmed audiences who were appreciative of the nuanced exploration of the Pakistani-Muslim superhero. However, bringing the superhero into the MCU also meant some sacrifice had to be made as Feige was revealed to be behind controversial the death of Kamala Khan in a recent comic run.
Kevin Feige Had a Hand in Kamala Khan’s Recent Controversial Comics Death
Kamala Khan’s death in The Amazing Spider-Man #26 shocked fans for all the wrong reasons
Comic readers were subjected...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Life has not been kind to Kevin Feige for the past few years. The Marvel supremo has had to face a lot of headaches ever since Avengers: Endgame, arguably the peak of the MCU, hit the theatres in 2019.
Since those days of glory, it’s been the same tale of woes over and over again – stories that have been unable to hit as hard as the ones in the Infinity Saga, and characters that have failed to resonate with the masses. The latter is indeed a long list, including the likes of She Hulk and Miss Marvel.
But one fact that encapsulates how the MCU has failed to hit home is how even the older characters have failed to recreate the impact they were expected to.
Anthony Mackie has big shoes to fill
Anthony Mackie took upon the mantle of Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Technically...
Since those days of glory, it’s been the same tale of woes over and over again – stories that have been unable to hit as hard as the ones in the Infinity Saga, and characters that have failed to resonate with the masses. The latter is indeed a long list, including the likes of She Hulk and Miss Marvel.
But one fact that encapsulates how the MCU has failed to hit home is how even the older characters have failed to recreate the impact they were expected to.
Anthony Mackie has big shoes to fill
Anthony Mackie took upon the mantle of Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Technically...
- 4/13/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Throughout the development of ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ the updates we received were mostly concerning. Reports suggested extensive reshoots were required due to subpar action sequences and lackluster chemistry between the lead and the love interest.
However, during the 2024 CinemaCon, footage from the film was unveiled, depicting Sam Wilson as Captain America working to rebuild the Avengers and facing off against Harrison’s Ford Thunderbolt Ross. This revelation has sparked excitement for the movie.
In the clip, Sam Wilson meets President Thunderbolt Ross at the White House, who suggests reassembling the Avengers with Sam as their new Captain America. However, there are suggestions that Ross might have hidden intentions. A meeting is interrupted by a mysterious villain who takes charge, resulting in intense action scenes where Sam defends himself against Secret Service agents. Sam and Joaquín Torres join forces in these sequences, leading to a climactic showdown between Sam and Ross.
However, during the 2024 CinemaCon, footage from the film was unveiled, depicting Sam Wilson as Captain America working to rebuild the Avengers and facing off against Harrison’s Ford Thunderbolt Ross. This revelation has sparked excitement for the movie.
In the clip, Sam Wilson meets President Thunderbolt Ross at the White House, who suggests reassembling the Avengers with Sam as their new Captain America. However, there are suggestions that Ross might have hidden intentions. A meeting is interrupted by a mysterious villain who takes charge, resulting in intense action scenes where Sam defends himself against Secret Service agents. Sam and Joaquín Torres join forces in these sequences, leading to a climactic showdown between Sam and Ross.
- 4/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
For most of ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ development, the only thing we’ve heard about the movie was troubling updates. The movie underwent massive reshoots due to unsatisfactory action scenes and poor chemistry between the love interest and the lead (according to rumors).
Now during the 2024 CinemaCon, footage of the movie was shown, showcasing Sam Wilson as Captain America tasked with recreating the Avengers, going up against Harrison’s Ford Thunderbolt Ross, and we couldn’t be more excited about the movie.
The clip reveals Sam Wilson meeting President Thunderbolt Ross at the White House, where Ross proposes reuniting the Avengers under a new Captain America. However, there are hints of Ross having ulterior motives. Chaos erupts during a meeting when a mysterious villain takes control, leading to action-packed scenes including Sam defending himself against Secret Service agents. Sam and Joaquín Torres team up in action sequences, culminating in...
Now during the 2024 CinemaCon, footage of the movie was shown, showcasing Sam Wilson as Captain America tasked with recreating the Avengers, going up against Harrison’s Ford Thunderbolt Ross, and we couldn’t be more excited about the movie.
The clip reveals Sam Wilson meeting President Thunderbolt Ross at the White House, where Ross proposes reuniting the Avengers under a new Captain America. However, there are hints of Ross having ulterior motives. Chaos erupts during a meeting when a mysterious villain takes control, leading to action-packed scenes including Sam defending himself against Secret Service agents. Sam and Joaquín Torres team up in action sequences, culminating in...
- 4/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
It has been incredible to watch Chris Evans’ ascent to fame. The actor, who is best known for playing Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has grown considerably since his debut in the highly regarded superhero franchise.
Three solo Captain America movies and four Avengers films, as well as several other MCU productions, featured the Fantastic Four star as Steve Rogers/Captain America. Avengers: Endgame marked his final appearance as Captain America in 2019.
However, did you know that getting cast for the role was not a simple process?
Chris Evans as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Indeed, Harrison Ford, the iconic actor known for his roles in media franchises such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, may have had a hand in bringing another superhero to the big screen: Chris Evans as Captain America.
Harrison Ford’s Influence on Kevin Feige’s Decision to Cast...
Three solo Captain America movies and four Avengers films, as well as several other MCU productions, featured the Fantastic Four star as Steve Rogers/Captain America. Avengers: Endgame marked his final appearance as Captain America in 2019.
However, did you know that getting cast for the role was not a simple process?
Chris Evans as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Indeed, Harrison Ford, the iconic actor known for his roles in media franchises such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, may have had a hand in bringing another superhero to the big screen: Chris Evans as Captain America.
Harrison Ford’s Influence on Kevin Feige’s Decision to Cast...
- 4/13/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The Captain America: Brave New World star, Anthony Mackie, recently stated that the long-overdue sequel is hoping to offer a “clear reset” for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s currently chaotic creative direction. Presumably, this aims to maintain the franchise’s reputation amidst its continuous quality decline.
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly after Marvel’s first official screening of movie footage at 2024 CinemaCon, the Brother to Brother actor offered his viewpoint on his first full appearance as the Star-Spangled Avenger. As the MCU prepares for a major reset following the events of Avengers: Endgame, fans have high hopes for seeing how Mackie’s Captain America shapes the franchise’s future.
Anthony Mackie in a still from Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Avengers: Endgame featured Chris Evans’ last appearance as Captain America/Steve Rogers in 2019.
Anthony Mackie Takes the Shield: How His Captain America Differs from Chris Evans’?
Beginning with his assessment that...
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly after Marvel’s first official screening of movie footage at 2024 CinemaCon, the Brother to Brother actor offered his viewpoint on his first full appearance as the Star-Spangled Avenger. As the MCU prepares for a major reset following the events of Avengers: Endgame, fans have high hopes for seeing how Mackie’s Captain America shapes the franchise’s future.
Anthony Mackie in a still from Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Avengers: Endgame featured Chris Evans’ last appearance as Captain America/Steve Rogers in 2019.
Anthony Mackie Takes the Shield: How His Captain America Differs from Chris Evans’?
Beginning with his assessment that...
- 4/13/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Captain America 4 Photos Reveal First Look at Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross - Main Image
Captain America: Brave New World has released the official first-look photos at the MCU film that gave fans an early glimpse at Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross.
The legendary actor is making his MCU debut in Sam Wilson's first solo movie as he is taking over the role of Thunderbolt Ross from the late William Hurt. The character will be shown as the new President of the United States.
There have been rumors for the past several months that Ross will transform into the Red Hulk during the film, but Marvel Studios has not made any confirmation yet.
Also Read: X-Men Star Famke Janssen Confirms Absence in Deadpool and Wolverine
New Captain America: Brave New World Photos Reveal MCU Debut of Harrison Ford
Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we have our official first-look photos at...
Captain America: Brave New World has released the official first-look photos at the MCU film that gave fans an early glimpse at Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross.
The legendary actor is making his MCU debut in Sam Wilson's first solo movie as he is taking over the role of Thunderbolt Ross from the late William Hurt. The character will be shown as the new President of the United States.
There have been rumors for the past several months that Ross will transform into the Red Hulk during the film, but Marvel Studios has not made any confirmation yet.
Also Read: X-Men Star Famke Janssen Confirms Absence in Deadpool and Wolverine
New Captain America: Brave New World Photos Reveal MCU Debut of Harrison Ford
Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we have our official first-look photos at...
- 4/12/2024
- EpicStream
Marvel fans are hyped for Anthony Mackie’s return as Sam Wilson, in Captain America: Brave New World, where he is set to take on Chris Evans’ mantle as Cap. Meanwhile, Kevin Feige and Mackie traveled to the San Diego ComicCon to offer a first-hand glimpse to the audiences of the eagerly anticipated MCU film.
Kevin Feige at the 2016 San Diego ComicCon International | image: Gage Skidmore
While those in attendance at the ComicCon, got a first look at footage, Kevin Feige turned heads when he compared Captain America: Brave New World to MCU’s The Winter Soldier. Before Anthony Mackie got on the stage to introduce the highly anticipated clip, Feige raised people’s expectations as he compared the movie to one of the best MCU movies of all time.
ComicCon Presented an Exclusive Glimpse at Brave New World
Following in the storyline of the Disney+ show The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,...
Kevin Feige at the 2016 San Diego ComicCon International | image: Gage Skidmore
While those in attendance at the ComicCon, got a first look at footage, Kevin Feige turned heads when he compared Captain America: Brave New World to MCU’s The Winter Soldier. Before Anthony Mackie got on the stage to introduce the highly anticipated clip, Feige raised people’s expectations as he compared the movie to one of the best MCU movies of all time.
ComicCon Presented an Exclusive Glimpse at Brave New World
Following in the storyline of the Disney+ show The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
New-ish Cap, same old shield.
Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson steps into his own as the star-spangled Avenger in the first look at “Captain America: Brave New World” that Disney shared during its CinemaCon presentation on Thursday. It sees the newly-minted Captain America saving Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, the president of the United States, from a group of brain-washed assassins. The action-packed scene finds Wilson engaged in hand-to-hand combat, while dodging bullets as he desperately tries to rescue the leader of the free world from a daring attack on the White House.
The first look at the Marvel movie also showed Wilson getting an offer from Ross that he might not be able to refuse. “I want Captain America to help me rebuild the Avengers,” the President tells the patriotic superhero.
The sequel picks up after the events of the Disney+ streaming series, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson steps into his own as the star-spangled Avenger in the first look at “Captain America: Brave New World” that Disney shared during its CinemaCon presentation on Thursday. It sees the newly-minted Captain America saving Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, the president of the United States, from a group of brain-washed assassins. The action-packed scene finds Wilson engaged in hand-to-hand combat, while dodging bullets as he desperately tries to rescue the leader of the free world from a daring attack on the White House.
The first look at the Marvel movie also showed Wilson getting an offer from Ross that he might not be able to refuse. “I want Captain America to help me rebuild the Avengers,” the President tells the patriotic superhero.
The sequel picks up after the events of the Disney+ streaming series, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
- 4/11/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel Studios has been quiet for a little while, but Kevin Feige and company made a splash at CinemaCon 2024 by showing off several minutes of footage from one of their next big movies.
One of the most astonishing things about the 15-year-long cultural phenomenon of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that they managed to get a mass audience to care about limp characters like Thor and Captain America. As a comics reader in the 1990s, I recall that those who read Thor and Captain America books were snickered at; the X-Men, Batman, Spider-Man, and the then-rising Image Comics characters were considered way cooler. Thanks to the MCU, however, Captain America (previously played by Chris Evans) was now hip, and his movie "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" is often vaunted -- rather debatably -- as one of the best films in the long-running series.
At the end of 2019's "Avengers: Endgame,...
One of the most astonishing things about the 15-year-long cultural phenomenon of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that they managed to get a mass audience to care about limp characters like Thor and Captain America. As a comics reader in the 1990s, I recall that those who read Thor and Captain America books were snickered at; the X-Men, Batman, Spider-Man, and the then-rising Image Comics characters were considered way cooler. Thanks to the MCU, however, Captain America (previously played by Chris Evans) was now hip, and his movie "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" is often vaunted -- rather debatably -- as one of the best films in the long-running series.
At the end of 2019's "Avengers: Endgame,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Kevin Feige and Anthony Mackie traveled to Las Vegas to introduce Captain America: Brave New World, the Marvel Studios movie that puts the actor in the starring role.
Feige called back to Captain America: The Winter Soldier as something fans still talk about, because it was a relatively grounded action thriller. He said Cap 4 would follow that tradition and showed a new clip.
Mackie has played hero Sam Wilson since 2014’s The Winter Soldier and appeared in multiple Marvel movies before headlining his own series, the Disney+ show Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which bowed in 2021. It told the story of Sam coming to grips with the idea of him becoming Captain America as a Black man in America after his friend Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) retires.
The new film picks up with him fully into his new role as Cap. It’s directed by Julius Onah, and introduces Harrison Ford to the MCU,...
Feige called back to Captain America: The Winter Soldier as something fans still talk about, because it was a relatively grounded action thriller. He said Cap 4 would follow that tradition and showed a new clip.
Mackie has played hero Sam Wilson since 2014’s The Winter Soldier and appeared in multiple Marvel movies before headlining his own series, the Disney+ show Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which bowed in 2021. It told the story of Sam coming to grips with the idea of him becoming Captain America as a Black man in America after his friend Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) retires.
The new film picks up with him fully into his new role as Cap. It’s directed by Julius Onah, and introduces Harrison Ford to the MCU,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sebastian Stan is no stranger to governmental subterfuge on screen. In fact, a decade ago he was causing international incidents in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, caught up in a conspiracy that went all the way to the top. But for his next role – firmly away from the MCU – he’s playing a guy who was at the very top for four long years. Yes, in Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice, Stan will be playing a young Donald Trump – and the film has just unveiled a first-look image, which you can see above.
We know – it’s upsetting to see someone as likeable on-screen as Sebastian Stan playing someone as [Redacted] as Donald J. Trump. Frankly, we’d sooner be mates with his cannibalistic killer from 2022’s Fresh. Starring alongside Stan in The Apprentice are Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn (also seen in the image), with Tenet’s Martin Donovan as the elder Fred Trump,...
We know – it’s upsetting to see someone as likeable on-screen as Sebastian Stan playing someone as [Redacted] as Donald J. Trump. Frankly, we’d sooner be mates with his cannibalistic killer from 2022’s Fresh. Starring alongside Stan in The Apprentice are Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn (also seen in the image), with Tenet’s Martin Donovan as the elder Fred Trump,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created Captain America in 1940 as a symbol of American propaganda. Enhanced by a powerful steroid, Steve Rogers was given over to the American military, given a colorful, American flag costume, and ordered to pummel Nazis. Indeed, on the cover of "Captain America Comics" #1, Steve can be seen punching Adolf Hitler in the face. After WWII ended, Captain America has been adrift in Marvel Comics, only finding usefulness as the leader of a ragtag group of other superbeings. It's astonishing how successful the character has been in the last 60 years or so, given that he clearly exists as a still-living relic of the Greatest Generation.
In 1944, Captain America first appeared in cinemas as the star of a 15-part Republic Pictures serial starring Dick Purcell. The character was altered dramatically for the serial, however. Instead of a weakling soldier named Steve Roger enhanced by steroids, Captain American...
In 1944, Captain America first appeared in cinemas as the star of a 15-part Republic Pictures serial starring Dick Purcell. The character was altered dramatically for the serial, however. Instead of a weakling soldier named Steve Roger enhanced by steroids, Captain American...
- 4/8/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The ‘unremarkable sequel’ was something the Marvel Cinematic Universe found difficult to shake off in its initial phases. Thinking back to films like Iron Man 2 and Thor: The Dark World could bring back memories of botched character arcs and poor commercial and critical scores. However, all that changed when Anthony and Joe Russo presented their Captain America sequel to the world, leaving the MCU worse than they found it if recent criticisms are to be believed.
Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
By no means is Captain America: The Winter Soldier, now 10 years old, a bad film. Not only did the film break the sequel curse for the MCU, but it was also a solidly directed film, with an airtight script and a characterization of Captain America that changed a lot of people’s perspective of the character, especially after his outings in Captain America: The First Avenger...
Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
By no means is Captain America: The Winter Soldier, now 10 years old, a bad film. Not only did the film break the sequel curse for the MCU, but it was also a solidly directed film, with an airtight script and a characterization of Captain America that changed a lot of people’s perspective of the character, especially after his outings in Captain America: The First Avenger...
- 4/7/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"Holy s**t! Really?" That's how Chris Evans reacted when he was pitched the basic idea for what would become "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," according to Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige "Yeah, that's the reaction we want! That'd be great!" he said in a 2014 interview with IGN. When the final product was released to the world that year, many fans ended up having the same reaction as Evans did. Holy s**t, indeed.
What directors Joe & Anthony Russo accomplished alongside writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely was nothing short of game-changing. "The Winter Soldier" was a revelation then, and it remains one of the most heralded comic book movies of all time today. It was the moment that Evans ascended...
"Holy s**t! Really?" That's how Chris Evans reacted when he was pitched the basic idea for what would become "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," according to Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige "Yeah, that's the reaction we want! That'd be great!" he said in a 2014 interview with IGN. When the final product was released to the world that year, many fans ended up having the same reaction as Evans did. Holy s**t, indeed.
What directors Joe & Anthony Russo accomplished alongside writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely was nothing short of game-changing. "The Winter Soldier" was a revelation then, and it remains one of the most heralded comic book movies of all time today. It was the moment that Evans ascended...
- 4/6/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
It’s been a decade since Chris Evans’ Captain America: The Winter Soldier hit theatres and turned into a major success. Helmed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the MCU movie starred Frank Grillo in the villainous role of Crossbones, alongside the likes of Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, and Scarlett Johansson.
Frank Grillo in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
While looking back at the movie, it seems like the perfect ensemble of cast. But Frank Grillo wasn’t supposed to appear in the film. Sharing an inside detail about the actor’s casting in the movie, Joe Russo recently shared a tweet disclosing how an accidental email helped Grillo find his way to the MCU.
Frank Grillo’s Role as Crossbones in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
When Chris Evans’ Captain America: The Winter Soldier was in the making, several actors made headlines surrounding the anticipated project. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo,...
Frank Grillo in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
While looking back at the movie, it seems like the perfect ensemble of cast. But Frank Grillo wasn’t supposed to appear in the film. Sharing an inside detail about the actor’s casting in the movie, Joe Russo recently shared a tweet disclosing how an accidental email helped Grillo find his way to the MCU.
Frank Grillo’s Role as Crossbones in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
When Chris Evans’ Captain America: The Winter Soldier was in the making, several actors made headlines surrounding the anticipated project. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The MCU is going through a rough period with critical and commercial failures. From poor CGI work in movies and series to weak storylines, this is not the MCU the fans are familiar with. Marvel’s concerning state has also attracted the attention of the Bucky Barnes star Sebastian Stan. However, the actor is optimistic that his upcoming film may contribute to some positive change in the MCU.
Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
Marvel Studios was known for delivering back-to-back hits. Unfortunately, the entire scenario changed after Avengers: Endgame. Projects like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels have earned questionable box office figures. The ardent fans are eager to watch the revival of the superhero universe, and Sebastian Stan thinks his Thunderbolts can play a primary role in it.
Sebastian Stan is hopeful about his upcoming Thunderbolts
Sebastian Stan in A Different Man
Recently, Sebastian Stan appeared in...
Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
Marvel Studios was known for delivering back-to-back hits. Unfortunately, the entire scenario changed after Avengers: Endgame. Projects like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels have earned questionable box office figures. The ardent fans are eager to watch the revival of the superhero universe, and Sebastian Stan thinks his Thunderbolts can play a primary role in it.
Sebastian Stan is hopeful about his upcoming Thunderbolts
Sebastian Stan in A Different Man
Recently, Sebastian Stan appeared in...
- 4/5/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Chris Evans was so well cast as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that it seemed like he was simply playing himself while saving the day.
The actor brought Steve Rogers to life on the big screen starting in 2011 with Captain America: The First Avenger. He seemingly bowed out almost a decade later with Avengers: Endgame.
It’s been years since he last picked up the shield, but he’ll always be our Cap.
While he is now synonymous with the part, Chris initially turned it down. Who might have picked up the shield if he never agreed to lead the Avengers? We did some digging and rounded up 11 other actors who were considered for the role.
Interestingly, some of them wound up acting alongside Chris in the MCU. Two of them even yielded Cap’s shield at various points.
Others joined the franchise after he left. Some even...
The actor brought Steve Rogers to life on the big screen starting in 2011 with Captain America: The First Avenger. He seemingly bowed out almost a decade later with Avengers: Endgame.
It’s been years since he last picked up the shield, but he’ll always be our Cap.
While he is now synonymous with the part, Chris initially turned it down. Who might have picked up the shield if he never agreed to lead the Avengers? We did some digging and rounded up 11 other actors who were considered for the role.
Interestingly, some of them wound up acting alongside Chris in the MCU. Two of them even yielded Cap’s shield at various points.
Others joined the franchise after he left. Some even...
- 4/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: The Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson sci-fi thriller Mercy is adding four with A Star Is Born‘s Rafi Gavron, Chris Sullivan, Kenneth Choi and Kylie Rogers.
Timur Bekmambetov directs the Amazon MGM Studios project, which was penned by Marco van Belle. It follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime, and must prove his innocence is a future where capital crime has swelled.
True Detective: Night Country‘s Kali Reis and Blinders’ Annabelle Wallis also star in the movie which is hitting theaters on Aug. 15, 2025.
Gersh, Affirmative Entertainment repped Gavron began his career with a breakout lead role in Anthony Minghella’s Breaking and Entering, for which he earned a nomination for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the British Independent Film Awards. In addition to A Star Is Born, he also starred in the limited series Ghosts of Beirut, two seasons of Godfather of Harlem for MGM+,...
Timur Bekmambetov directs the Amazon MGM Studios project, which was penned by Marco van Belle. It follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime, and must prove his innocence is a future where capital crime has swelled.
True Detective: Night Country‘s Kali Reis and Blinders’ Annabelle Wallis also star in the movie which is hitting theaters on Aug. 15, 2025.
Gersh, Affirmative Entertainment repped Gavron began his career with a breakout lead role in Anthony Minghella’s Breaking and Entering, for which he earned a nomination for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the British Independent Film Awards. In addition to A Star Is Born, he also starred in the limited series Ghosts of Beirut, two seasons of Godfather of Harlem for MGM+,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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