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Guillermo del Toro has a very interesting and respectable filmography, but there are a slew of films that the director never got to make. Be it Pacific Rim or Hellboy, del Toro has been able to deliver a very nuanced take on war, and violence, but there was one film that he never got to make, that could have possibly been pretty violent.

Blade II || Credit: New Line

While del Toro directed Blade II, the director abandoned a very interesting project that might have been a box office hit. The director is known for his interest in the supernatural, fantasy, and even science fiction, which takes inspiration from anime and other modern media. Guillermo del Toro could have directed a very interesting film, based on a famous novel, had not decided to deal with Marvel instead.

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Left Hand of Darkness‘ sounded like a great film Credits:...

An insider at The Hollywood Reporter, who I am suuuuure can be trusted 100%, recently informed the world that actor Zachary Levi was disappointed and “bitter” that he didn’t rise to Chris Evans or The Rock level of stardom after Shazam. Nobody can be sure if these were his true feelings, but to many, the science has been settled, and this is how he feels. So the dude became a Robert F Kennedy Jr. fan, which resulted in a Trump endorsement and running away from… or rather, escaping, LA. He now spends his time on a ranch in Texas, where, apparently, he is going to focus on making faith-based films. So, did they cancel Zachary Levi, or did they set him free?

As an actor, his silliness is always believable, especially when he pretty much plays himself, a lovable man-child who can do action scenes, like in the hilarious show Chuck.

Anthony Hopkins Odin’s Role ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Anthony Hopkins didn’t exactly have a godly time playing Odin in the Thor films. In fact, he flat-out called it “pointless.” The man who brought Hannibal Lecter to life and won Oscars for The Silence of the Lambs and The Father wasn’t exactly impressed by his Asgardian gig.

Hopkins graced the screen in Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok. “They put me in armor; they shoved a beard on me. Sit on the throne, shout a bit,” he alluded, as if recounting a bad dream. And the cherry on top? “If you’re sitting in front of a green screen, it’s pointless acting it.” Whoa, burn. This is an actor known for sinking into his roles, and the green screen world of Marvel wasn’t exactly a fit.

But here’s the thing: while Hopkins was playing king,...

Chris Hemsworth's Thor is one of the most common recurring characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even with Robert Downey Jr donning the Doomsday cape and Chris Evans making a return to the Marvel fold in the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday," Hemsworth remains a top MCU staple with a formidable number of appearances already under his belt.

If you're itching for the complete Hemsworth Thor experience, here's /Film's ultimate walk-through of every major Thor appearance in the correct chronological order. Enjoy!

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Thor (2011): Thor's Origin

Thor's first eponymous film is the perfect origin story for a rough-and-tumble space jock who loves to paint outside the lines. Its storyline jumps into the action as Thor's father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) exiles him after he leads a rebellious and politically catastrophic attack on the Frost Giant home of Jotunheim.

Thor ends up temporarily trapped on Earth,...

Howard the Duck has, so far, shown up only via cameos in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and Avengers: Endgame. Darcy Lewis has appeared in three out of the four Thor movies as Jane Foster’s assistant and friend. She had a pretty meaty role in WandaVision, where she acted as the audience surrogate, looking at the events at WestView as an employee of S.W.O.R.D. Now, the alternate versions of these characters have actually shown up in the seventh episode of the first season of What If, thereby making today’s episode a continuation of that story. Long story short, in this parallel universe, Thor grew up as an only son because Odin delivered Loki to Laufey, which had an adverse effect on Odinson’s emotional maturity. Hence, when his parents weren’t looking, Thor landed in Las Vegas to party, which attracted people from all over the cosmos.

Six Major MCU Characters Recast: Reasons & Changes Explained (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The MCU is one of the biggest media franchises in the world. While all its movies and shows tell different stories, everything is connected in one franchise. Therefore, the MCU tries its best to retain the cast for their respective roles in whatever movie they work in. However, sometimes, the franchise is forced to recast some of its characters for multiple reasons.

Recasting a beloved character is no easy task; it requires balancing fan expectations while maintaining the continuity of the MCU’s expansive universe. Despite the risks, the MCU has handled these changes with impressive finesse, ensuring the story remains coherent and compelling. Over the years, Marvel has recast six characters in the franchise.

From James Rhodes to President Ross – A List of MCU Recasts

Recasting in the MCU began as early as the franchise’s first installment,...

HBO is really committed to this whole "spending 10 years and the gross domestic product of a small country rebooting an improbably good film series for an audience that is more hostile to it than ever" thing, huh?

It would be beating a dead Thestral to go over the laundry list of reasons why a "Harry Potter" TV series is a strange idea at best, though any one of them -- most notably author J.K. Rowling's disturbing anti-trans social media rants -- could potentially make joining the series a real headache for any actor involved. But many can't help but wait with baited breath and perhaps, admittedly, some morbid curiosity to see who will be brave enough to tackle these iconic roles.

One of the most intriguing characters up for grabs is obviously the series' central antagonist -- the evil Lord Voldemort, whose inhuman, snake-like appearance and resurrection through dark...

Composer Tyler Bates has been sued for allegedly pilfering a singer and former collaborator’s voice on productions he scored.

Azam Ali, in a lawsuit filed on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges Bates created a “digital replica” of her voice, which was used on new projects, including Cartoon Network’s animated series Primal, without consent or compensation to the singer.

Ali’s voice has appeared on scores for major studios films, including Thor: The Dark World, The Matrix: Revolutions and Fight Club. She met Bates in 2001, when he was looking for a vocalist to assist him on scoring the soundtrack to Night at the Golden Eagle. The pair went on to collaborate on Dawn of the Dead, 300 and Doomsday.

Last year, Ali claims she was contacted by a fan congratulating her for appearing on a soundtrack to an unnamed production scored by Bates. When she reached out to the composer,...

After appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine, Chris Evans is dipping back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe once again for Avengers: Doomsday, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Evans’ longtime collaborators the Russo brothers — who directed Evans in four films — are directing, with Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom. The film has a release date of May 1, 2026.

The actor played Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine, reprising his role from a pair of Fantastic Four movies made by Fox in the 2000s. But he was best known for playing Steve Rogers/Captain America in the MCU, where he was a cornerstone of the universe.

It is unclear in what capacity Evans would return or what role he would play — Storm or Rogers? — as the new Marvel feature project once again deals with multiple timelines and universes and is expected to reunite many actors from the previous films as well as current ones (i.

"Welcome to the MCU. You're joining at a bit of a low point," says the Merc with the Mouth aka Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) in "Deadpool & Wolverine." He's not wrong. Most would agree the Marvel Cinematic Universe suffered a drop-off in quality in the aftermath of "Avengers: Endgame," with some of the franchise's Disney+ series, in particular, being met with immense criticism. Admittedly, some of that stemmed from a toxic fandom that just couldn't abide by, say, the visual of Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany) twerking with Megan Thee Stallion in "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." However, the lowest rated MCU Disney+ show on Rotten Tomatoes is one that just about everyone agrees would be better forgotten.

Yep, despite having the star power of Samuel L. Jackson, Emilia Clarke, and British national treasure, Olivia Colman, "Secret Invasion" wound up becoming the worst-reviewed MCU series released thus far. (And before...

Did Loki disguise as Bruce Banner? (Photo Credit – Facebook/YouTube)

Loki’s the master of disguise. Remember when he impersonated Captain America in Thor: The Dark World? Fans weren’t buying it after his “death” at Thanos’ hands. Could Loki have slipped into Bruce Banner’s shoes? It might explain a ton of weird vibes in Infinity War.

Let’s break it down. Bruce didn’t feel like himself—acting all off, desperate, and distant. And that weird reunion with Black Widow? They sidestepped their past. Bruce had spent two years as the Hulk, so why the cold vibe? Was Loki just playing the long game and keeping up the act?

And speaking of the Hulk, let’s talk about Bruce’s “performance issues.” The Hulk refuses to come out, even during the epic Battle of Wakanda. Fans chalked it up to the Hulk being afraid after Thanos beat him,...

Marvel Studios' Thor: The Dark World is generally regarded as one of the low (lowest?) points of the MCU, but a lot of fans were still concerned that Taika Waititi would "ruin" the character when he was enlisted to helm Thor: Ragnarök.

Ironically, the threequel is now widely viewed as the best Thor movie, but Waititi remembers the online backlash when he was announced as the movie's director.

"That really propelled me into the nerdosphere, if you will," the filmmaker recalled during a new video interview with Entertainment Weekly. "I was living a really lovely, peaceful life, and as soon as I did this, well boy, did the nerds come for me. They said, 'This guy's gonna ruin this. He's gonna ruin Thor!'"

"It's like, 'What, you mean again?'" he added. "And they were like, 'He's gonna ruin this for everyone, Thor's so cool!' And I said...

Taika Waititi‘s resume before Thor: Ragnarok doesn’t suggest he would ever be put on the path to helm a multi-million dollar franchise as part of a multi-billion dollar universe in Hollywood. The New Zealand director was famous for his quirky comedies like HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. He brought a lot of his signature dry humor to Ragnarok with great acclaim, then a whiplash in reception would seem to happen when the consensus was that he brought too much of it for the follow-up Thor: Love and Thunder.

Entertainment Weekly recently sat down with Waititi for a retrospective of his career and he would reflect on the initial reaction that he was going to ruin the Thor franchise. Waititi remembered, “That really propelled me into the nerdosphere, if you will. I was living a really lovely,...

Was Tom Hiddleston almost cast as Will Turner? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

A hangover and zero prep sent Tom Hiddleston’s Pirates of the Caribbean audition straight to Davy Jones’ locker. Hiddleston shared how he tanked his shot at the 2003 classic The Curse of the Black Pearl in the Shakespearean doc Muse of Fire. The night before his big audition? He was out celebrating a friend’s college win—hard. The next morning? Hangover Central, and, oh yeah, I have no clue what the script was about. When the casting director asked why, Hiddleston admitted he got the script the night before. The response? A frosty, “[The casting director] was like, ‘Uh-huh. Well, thanks for coming in.”

The role of Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann’s swoon-worthy blacksmith-turned-pirate, went to Orlando Bloom, fresh off The Lord of the Rings. Bloom crushed it, but Hiddleston took the loss like a pro. “Orlando Bloom is Orlando Bloom.

Chris Hemsworth On Thor: The Dark World ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Chris Hemsworth didn’t hold back when talking about Thor: The Dark World—he called it “meh.” And honestly? Same. Sure, it made a solid $644 million at the box office, but it wasn’t exactly changing the MCU game. In a GQ interview, Hemsworth said his experience with the flick was less thunderous and more like a thunderstorm with a side of yawn.

“The first one is good; the second one is meh,” Hemsworth said, keeping it real as always. The issue? Thor’s classic masculine hero vibe started to feel like an old playlist stuck on repeat. Translation: the guy was in a superhero slump. And honestly, the movie didn’t do much to shake it up, either. Thor: The Dark World had all the right ingredients but somehow ended up being that reheated superhero casserole—predictable, safe, and...

Chris Hemsworth Reveals He Was Bored Of Thor Before Ragnarok ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Hold up—Chris Hemsworth was bored of Thor? Hemsworth, who’s been rocking Thor’s cape since 2011, hit a significant funk after Thor: The Dark World (2013). Talk about a shocker for any MCU fan who thought Thor was just… Thor forever.

Here’s the deal: Thor: The Dark World didn’t exactly leave fans screaming “Best. Movie. Ever.” It got lost in the MCU mix—and Hemsworth knew it. “I wasn’t stoked with what I’d done in Thor 2,” Hemsworth admitted. “I didn’t think I grew the character in any way.” Yeah, the second solo flick didn’t break any ground. Even Hemsworth felt like the God of Thunder was stuck on repeat. Ouch.

But just when it seemed like Thor’s arc might’ve hit a roadblock came Taika Waititi to shake things up.

Deadpool & Wolverine featured plenty of memorable gags, but one of them quickly took on a life of its own. We are, of course, referring to Chris Hemsworth's Thor crying over a fallen Wade Wilson.

This glimpse into the Merc with the Mouth's future probably wasn't planned as set up for a future story (the scene even recycled footage from Thor: The Dark World) but we're all hoping and expecting this exchange to now play out in Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars.

During a recent interview, Ryan Reynolds was asked again about why the God of Thunder was crying and responded, "I can actually say you will find out why Thor was crying," the actor confirmed. "We were the ones who brought the Thor cryung thing into the zeitgeist."

"It's up to us, and I'm saying this in a very butt-clenching, scared way, to answer that question in the most full-throated way possible.

It began with 2008’s “Iron Man,” a film that introduced the world to Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark with the hint that he could be part of something greater. Over 30 films later, the story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is still being told, albeit with various tributaries and detours that introduce new characters and new worlds that may or may not cross paths one day. Each film in the MCU stands on its own to some degree, but like building blocks, they all connect as part of one interconnected universe. And in that way, watching the Marvel movies in order tells one grand story.

There are a couple of different ways to watch the Marvel movies in order, but below we run down how to watch the MCU in chronological and release date order. Indeed, some films like “Captain Marvel” and “Captain America: The First Avenger” are full-on prequels...

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The world had to wait six years to see Ryan Reynolds suit up as the Merc with a Mouth following the commercial success of 2018's "Deadpool 2," but it's fair to say the wait was worth it. The resulting third installment in the franchise was "Deadpool & Wolverine" which, as the title implies, finally united Reynolds on screen with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. It was a resounding success, ranking as one of the biggest movies of 2024. Making this movie a reality was no small task, and a myriad of wild ideas were thrown around before they landed on this team-up.

"Assembled: The Making of Deadpool & Wolverine" is now streaming on Disney+ and offers a lot of insight from the filmmakers into how the movie was made. "I think Ryan had 19, 20 ideas throwing anything at the wall," Reynolds said in the documentary.

Scene from The Avengers film with the main cast, foreshadowing key plot points of Marvel’s Phase 2. (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Hold up; The Avengers didn’t just make comic book fans lose their minds in 2012—it also low-key predicted the entire Phase 2 of the MCU. While everyone was still splitting up about Hulk smashing Loki, the film’s sharpest lines set up future plot twists for Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Cue Captain America’s calm, biting comment to Tony Stark: “Big man in a suit of armor. Take that off, what are you?” In the moment, Steve was being Steve—throwing shade. But four years later, this line wasn’t just a random jab but straight-up foreshadowing Iron Man 3. Tony’s whole struggle in the movie? Figuring out who he is without the armor. This wasn’t just a...

Here’s why Natalie Portman didn’t return for Thor: Ragnarok (Photo Credit – Instagram/Hotstar)

So, here’s the scoop: back in 2017, Natalie Portman officially stepped off the Marvel train, leaving fans curious and a little bummed. Portman, who played the brainy Jane Foster in Thor and Thor: The Dark World, hinted she was “done with Marvel.” And no, this wasn’t just a scheduling issue—it was a clean break. Asked if Jane would be back in Thor: Ragnarok, Portman’s answer was blunt: “As far as I know, I’m done… maybe for an ‘Avengers 7’ or whatever,” she shrugged. For Marvel fans, it was a big “ouch.”

So, what exactly went down? Well, Ragnarok took a significant leap away from Earth and Jane’s whole reason for being. Marvel Studios’ mastermind Kevin Feige spilled the beans, admitting that Ragnarok would be “80 to 90 percent in the cosmos.” The plot...

Exploring the reasons behind Natalie Portman’s rift with Marvel and her departure (Photo Credit – Instagram)

When Thor: Love and Thunder rolled out, seeing Natalie Portman wielding Mjolnir, cape flapping and biceps in full god mode, Marvel fans knew this wasn’t just another superhero cameo. The Black Swan Oscar-winner’s surprise return as Jane Foster transformed into the Mighty Thor sent shockwaves because—let’s face it—Portman’s Marvel exit was supposed to be final. This comeback seemed as unlikely as, well, lifting Thor’s hammer.

The drama first sparked in 2011, right after Thor introduced Portman as Marvel’s first female lead. While the movie was a hit backstage, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. When Thor: The Dark World came around, Portman went all-in, lobbying for Patty Jenkins to direct. Jenkins, fresh off Monster (the Charlize Theron powerhouse that snagged her an Oscar), had the vision to...

So there’s this alien symbiote, see, who makes its way to Earth and ends up being studied alongside several other specimens in a lab. A muckraking reporter named Eddie Brock is trying to expose the corporation that’s using human subjects to test what these extraterrestrials are capable of, and long story short, the symbiote bonds with him. Together, they form a hybrid creature commonly known as Venom. Likes include chocolate, causing chaos, licking its chops with a long reptilian tongue, making Eddie’s non-Venom life hell, and eating scrumptious human brains.

For Marvel fans, the word "endgame" will always be associated with the iconic Avengers: Endgame; the movie that changed the Marvel Cinematic Universe and actually served as the endgame of its Infinity Saga. But the franchise is looking ahead to a new endgame now (in both senses of the word), as its ongoing Multiverse Saga will conclude with Avengers: Secret Wars.

It's the big one that promises to be even bigger than its predecessors, as the Avengers are expected to be joined by heroes (and maybe even some villains) from across the multiverse in a bid to stop the dreaded Doctor Doom, who will take over as the franchise's new Big Bad. And what's even more shocking is that Marvel legend Robert Downey Jr. is expected to return to the franchise but in the new role as the villainous doctor, a variant of his beloved MCU character Tony Stark. a.

It's not hyperbole to say that Avengers: Doomsday is one of the most anticipated movies on the Hollywood calendar right now. We still know very little about it, but Marvel Studios have managed to turn the tide with the film, which is due for release in May 2026, by completely reinventing it. That reinvention starts and ends with Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, who comes in as the new big bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, replacing Kang the Conqueror.

It also marks the beginning of the conclusion of the franchise's Multiverse Saga, bringing a multitude of moments and storylines of the past three years (and the next two) together to lay the foundation for the bigger one: Avengers: Secret Wars. It's an ambitious feat, but Marvel has pulled it off before, ending its Infinity Saga with the double-hitter of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Those movies brought countless...

Always straddling the line between hero and villain, Loki has changed allegiances multiple times. However, his standalone series demonstrated that he isn’t inherently evil, which is crucial for his overall characterization. This is why we’ve decided to analyze his kill count in the MCU.

The information we’re sharing comes from a list created by IMDb user Creedswede, who meticulously documented the kill counts of both major and minor MCU characters, including several important notes. According to the data provided, Loki’s kill count is as follows:

Thor – 18 The Avengers – 25 Thor: The Dark World – 5 Thor: Ragnarok – 14 Total kills: 62+ Source

In addition to this, Loki has appeared in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Black Widow, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, as well as in the series Loki and What If…?.

However, he did not kill anyone in those projects, so there are no additional kills to report from them.

Superheroes and other comic book characters typically deal a lot of damage when they battle. Of course, the superheroes don’t mean for this to happen, but whether they like it or not, damage and casualties do happen. However, there are instances when heroes intentionally kill because it is the only way to defeat their enemies and achieve victory.

Superheroes like Batman or Superman may embrace a “no-kill” policy, but this is an exception rather than a rule. Whether they are monsters, extraterrestrials, or other enemies, superheroes typically don’t hesitate to kill them.

In light of that, we are going to talk about the kill count of a very interesting and very important Marvel character – Loki.

Loki has always been on the border between being a hero and a villain, changing allegiances several times, but the standalone series proved that he was not intrinsically evil, which is definitely important for his overall characterization,...

Joker: Folie a Deux is proving to be an all-out disaster for Warner Bros/ DC. The original film was an Oscar-winner for star Joaquin Phoenix and grossed a mighty billion dollars worldwide, but the sequel is having the most disastrous comic book movie opening since The Marvels, and with a D CinemaScore, it’s the kind of sequel which can’t help but tarnish the original to some degree.

All this got us thinking—what were other Really bad sequels? Sure, a lot of sequels are disappointing (think Iron Man 2 or Thor: The Dark World), but which have been all-out franchise-killing disasters? We’ve compiled a bunch of them into our poll below, so let us know—and if we’ve missed any, make sure to chime in via the comments!

What is the worst sequel of all time?Joker: Folie a DeuxThe Hangover: Part IIISpeed 2:...

Chris Hemsworth finally addresses his crying scene in the recent Marvel blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine. However, his answer did not provide anything significant to the Marvel fans except a hint that it will be answered in the upcoming MCU movies. Interestingly, Hemsworth didn’t film the scene and the movie used a stand-in actor for him.

Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Love and Thunder | Credits: Marvel Studios

Hemsworth is currently busy with the promotions of his film, Transformers One, which is set to hit US theaters on September 20. However, he will probably return to his role as Thor soon in Avengers: Secret Wars as well as a potential Thor 5. Fans expect to see a relationship between Deadpool and Thor in one of these films.

Chris Hemsworth Answers Why Thor Was Crying In Deadpool & Wolverine Thor crying in a scene from Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios

Deadpool & Wolverine was a massive hit for...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is over halfway through its Multiverse Saga storyline now and the endgame of it all seems clearer than ever. That's not because it's at the halfway point. The franchise had been having more downs than ups until earlier this year when the game-changing release of Deadpool and Wolverine was matched in its awesome response by the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. would return to the franchise as the saga's new major villain, Doctor Doom.

Anything is possible in the multiverse, including replacing your major villain with a new one (as Downey's Doom will now replace Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror), so bringing back the Iron Man star in a new role was doable. And as surprising as it was in many ways, in others it wasn't, because expectations are high for the upcoming two Avengers movies, with fans already expecting to see some major returns in...

The world might still be reeling from Ryan Reynold’s Thor scene from Deadpool and Wolverine. However, the MCU seems to be moving on with Thor 5. Although there has been no confirmation about the upcoming film, rumors and assumptions about it have made their way online. With the franchise taking a darker turn with the fifth installation, Kevin Feige has a tough call to make; who will be the film’s latest villain?

Chris Hemsworth in Thor: The Dark World | Credits: Marvel Studios

The questions might be up in the air. However, it looks like the President of Marvel Studios could have another trick up his sleeve. After all, with Loki season 2 paving the way for an unlikely meeting between the brothers, it has also opened up the doors to Chris Hemsworth’s darkest nemesis, Black Winter.

How Loki Season 2 can set up the villain for Marvel’s Thor 5 Tom Hiddleston...

Thor has been a challenging superhero for innumerable villains throughout the Marvel universe, with or without wielding his Mjolnir and Stormbreaker. Be it in the comics or the live-action lore, the Asgardian has proven himself worthy with his might and power, even though some movies may have fallen short of living up to his persona and fans’ expectations. Like The Dark World.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Avengers: Infinity War. | Credits: Marvel Studios.

Considered by many as the worst movie in his film series, this movie just couldn’t level up its predecessor’s standards. Even then, one good thing came out of it, that fans still can’t deny was lowkey epic: The live-action version of Kurse, who might as well be considered Odinson’s strongest nemesis after watching him beat Chris Hemsworth up without breaking a sweat.

Thor 2 May Have Been Bad, but It Gave Us Kurse

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The next Thor adventure is allegedly being developed at Marvel Studios, and there is a list of things that the film needs to do to meet the audience’s expectations. To begin with, Chris Hemsworth has made it clear that he wants a new direction for the character, with fans, too, clamoring for a darker take on the God of Thunder, something more akin to his comic book roots.

Thor: The Dark World | | Credits: Marvel Studios

Next, there are a few characters that need to show up in the MCU, ones that have been an integral or popular part of Thor’s comic book mythos, such as Beta Ray Bill. Hercules has also been a fan favorite part of Thor’s comics mythology and has been introduced in the MCU as an antagonist to Thor. Thor 5 is going to have to build up on a lot that the previous films offered,...

Looking back at the Infinity Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is remarkable how it transpired from success after success. Following the tremendous victory of The Avengers, it became a lofty task to maintain the momentum and expand the universe. But, in 2013, it only resulted in the semi-successful Iron Man 3 and the lackluster Thor: The Dark World.

However, the next year, two Marvel movies changed the trajectory of the saga and even the genre. The MCU would not be the same without these magnificent Phase Two movies. A decade after their release, here is a look back of the impact and the legacy of those two tentpoles: Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Steve Rogers’ journey continues from the first Avengers, wherein he accomplished missions for S.H.I.E.L.D., using his military experience. However, a deep...

For a movie that marks Deadpool's Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, there's actually not a whole lot of MCU in "Deadpool & Wolverine." If you don't count Ant Man's skull or a Hulk that may or may not be Mark Ruffalo's version, the only two MCU cameos in "Deadpool & Wolverine" are Jon Favreau's Happy Hogan and Chris Hemsworth's Thor.

This is a movie that, as /Film's Chris Evangelista put it, can be quite accurately described as a "disappointing cameo-fest." "Deadpool & Wolverine" is an ode to the very idea of the cameo itself, bringing in hordes of former 20th Century Fox Marvel stars alongside various "What If"-style guest appearances such as Henry Cavill's "Cavill-rine" and Channing Tatum's Gambit. You'd think that in such a movie, which also happens to be Deadpool's first official MCU outing, we would have gotten more from the Marvel Studios side of things.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine has become one of the biggest hits of the year, taking audiences on an entertaining thrill ride. The kinetic banter between the titular characters and the fun extended appearances of legacy Marvel characters kept fans on their toes who cheered for the immensely satisfying fan service that the film provided.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios

One of the funniest scenes from the film was Deadpool seeing Thor crying over him in a Tva footage that presumably takes place in the future. Fans have been wondering the reason behind it and believing that Hemsworth shot for that quick cameo. However, a BTS image of the scene proves otherwise, surprising fans invested in the mystery.

BTS From Deadpool & Wolverine‘s Thor Cameo Shows Stand-in Actor For Chris Hemsworth

Deadpool & Wolverine used footage from Thor: The Dark World...

Deadpool & Wolverine was #1 at the box office for three weeks before being dethroned by Alien: Romulus; however, it returned to the top spot during its fifth weekend in theaters and will remain there for its sixth according to Variety. 

While several new movies will open nationwide, including Reagan, Afraid, and 1992, none will likely crack the top five. Instead, Marvel Studios' first R-Rated movie will stay on top with an estimated $12 million - $13 million. 

So far, it's racked up $577 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide.  

We also have a new featurette for Deadpool & Wolverine which focuses primarily on Cassandra Nova's comic-accurate ability to insert her hands into people's heads while reading their minds and how VFX was used to bring that concept to life on screen.

There are lots of great snippets of behind-the-scenes footage, though, including a closer look at how that unforgettable battle with the Deadpool Corps was filmed.

El thriller psicológico acaba de comenzar su rodaje. © Netflix

De acuerdo con Variety, Asa Butterfield (Sex Education), Molly Windsor (La infamia), Fra Fee (Rebel Moon), Siobhan Finneran (Downton Abbey) y Christopher Eccleston (Thor: El mundo oscuro) protagonizarán la serie de Netflix Out of the Dust.

Out of the Dust es un thriller psicológico de seis episodios que se desarrolla en el contexto de una secta cristiana conservadora, y se centra en la historia de Rosie, una esposa y madre obediente, que se ve abocada a un peligroso camino de emancipación y despertar sexual cuando tiene un encuentro con Sam (Fee), un convicto fugado.

El thriller psicológico está dirigido por Jim Loach (Historial delictivo) y Philippa Langdale (The Capture) y acaba de comenzar su rodaje en el Reino Unido.

Out of the Dust se estrena próximamente en Netflix.

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It may be hard to believe, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe is currently old enough to get its very own driver's license. That's right; it's been sixteen years of epic storytelling, jaw-dropping action sequences, and tear-dropping moments. For more than a decade and a half, we've watched our favorite heroes come to life on the big screen, save the day, travel through time, and even break the multiverse.

But regardless of how many strengths the MCU has, one of its best will always be the on-point casting. We all know Robert Downey Jr. was born to play the billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist; Tony Stark. Much like him, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeremy Renner all perfectly fit their respective roles. So it's time to take a trip down memory lane and look how old the original six Avengers were when they started their epic journey on the MCU!

Taika Waitit’s Thor: Ragnarok was one of the better-received films in the MCU, revitalizing Thor as an IP after the abysmal reception that Thor: The Dark World received. However, there was something off about the film, given the haunting nightmare that was teased in Avengers: Age of Ultron that was waiting for Thor back on Asgard.

Heimdall as he appears in Avengers: Age of Ultron || Credit: Marvel Studios

This has come to the notice of fans, who believe that Thor deserved much better than Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder, which a lot fans believe was not the right tone for the character. While Ragnarok did wonders for Thor’s character, Love and Thunder milked the formula a little too much, which caused a slew of fans to not want to return to the IP if Waititi was still at the helm.

Fans believed Thor deserved a darker...

Ranker is a popular platform where users can create and vote on rankings for virtually anything, based purely on fan opinions and not official endorsements from the creators. Recently, Ranker conducted a large survey to determine the worst MCU movies. While the list includes over 30 films, we’ve focused on the top ten worst movies for a more detailed look, along with our own commentary to enhance the report.

Given the significance of this list, we’re excited to present the results, ranking the top 10 worst MCU movies from 10th to 1st place, with the top spot being the least favored. We hope you find it as interesting as we do!

10. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever wasn’t terrible and is arguably the least problematic film on this list, but it lacked innovation. Unlike some other films, such as Multiverse of Madness, it wasn’t a chaotic mess.

Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system, and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the worst MCU movies. The list includes more than 30 films, but in our report, we have decided to list the top ten worst movies from the site to provide you with better insight, combined with our original comments and opinions, which will add flavor to the whole report.

Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 worst movies on this list, from 10th to first place, with the first one being the absolute worst.

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The 2024 Sundance Film Festival: Asia held its opening press conference today (August 20) in Taipei, announcing that the event will take place from August 21 to August 25. Over 40 Hollywood professionals will gather in Taipei for this five-day event, which will feature the premieres of 15 award-winning films, 6 short films competing in the competition, and a series of prestigious master panels and workshops. This year, the number of panels and workshops has expanded from last year’s 4 to 14. Highlights include a “Sound Workshop” featuring Skip Lievsay, known as the father of Atmos, in conversation with Taiwan’s top sound designer Tu Duu-chih.

With not one but two Avengers movies on the horizon, things are about to get pretty intense in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They've already gotten pretty intense recently now that Deadpool and Wolverine are a part of the franchise, but with the end of the Multiverse Saga in sight, big plans are in the works and fans are excited to see them come to fruition.

It doesn't get bigger than Avengers movies. And Marvel is already pulling out all the stops, bringing back the one and only Robert Downey Jr. to portray the new MCU villain Doctor Doom. He won't be the only comeback, either, as fans are anticipating a huge multiversal showdown with plenty of beloved returnees.

Multiple new reports have suggested that another one of the most beloved actors will be back too.

Tom Hiddleston's Loki will be "at the center" of the Multiverse Saga

According to Marvel insider account Marvel News,...

Netflix is back with a new star-studded action movie — this time led by Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry — with “The Union.” Wahlberg stars as Mike, a Jersey construction worker who finds his average life turned upside down when his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Berry) shows up and he gets tangled up in a continent-skipping international intelligence adventure.

But Berry and Wahlberg aren’t the only familiar faces in the Netflix romp. Here’s a handy guide to “The Union” cast and the characters they play.

Halle Berry in “The Union” (Laura Radford/Netflix)

Halle Berry as Roxanne Hall — Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry stars as The Union operative Roxanne Hall, an ass-kicking, world-traveling adventurer who never misses her shot. Berry is best known for her superhero roles, playing Storm in the “X-Men” films and Catwoman in “Catwoman,” as well as her Best Actress-winning performance in “Monster’s Ball.” Her well-known titles also include “John Wick 3,...

After the success of the first "Deadpool," 20th Century Fox immediately began planning a trilogy, with the original idea being for the X-Force to feature prominently in the third film. Of course, "Deadpool 2" ended up being kind of about X-Force, and by the time that movie was released, Disney had already announced the acquisition of 20th Century Fox. This also meant going back to the drawing board for "Deadpool 3."

Still, this didn't stop Ryan Reynolds from trying to make the third "Deadpool" movie happen, as brainstorming on that movie started before "Deadpool 2" opened in theaters. Many of the early concepts for "Deadpool 3" were eventually scrapped, like making it a Sundance-sized road trip movie with Dopinder or a bad remake of "Thor: The Dark World." Still, certain elements struck around and even made their way into the final version, i.e. "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Speaking with The New York Times,...

What a week it's been in comic books. The Power Fantasy No. 1 by Kieron Gillen with art by Caspar Wijngaard was a reminder to read comic books from Image Comics, Daredevil No. 12 by Saladin Ahmed continued to show a side of Daredevil we’re still not used to seeing, andI can’t forget Absolute Power No. 2, during which Amanda Waller and Brainiac Queen did something that even Superman can’t forgive.

This week, these 10 new titles are also must-reads. But that doesn't mean we can't make some time for a classic pick too.

As always, let’s start with the pick of the week.

Transformers No. 11 (pick of the week)Writer: Daniel Warren JohnsonArtist: Jorge Corona

The last time we left off Transformers, the Decepticons were bringing Cybertron into Earth’s atmosphere through a portal. A move that would have cataclysmic effects on the Earth. Can the Autobots stop Shockwave from destroying Earth?...

We expected Deadpool & Wolverine to kill the Fox Universe; instead, it paid homage to that world, putting the spotlight on legacy heroes like the Human Torch and Elektra, in the process.

There were a great many rumours heading into the movie, including claims Ben Affleck's Daredevil would appear. While the character was referenced (via a cheeky nod to Jennifer Garner's divorce from Affleck), there was ultimately no sign of the Man Without Fear.

Talking to IndieWire, Deadpool & Wolverine writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese admitted they "wanted" Daredevil, with Reese saying, "Did we want to get Ben [Affleck]? We never asked Ben though, I don’t think." Wenick then confirmed, "At some point, Ben was on the list."

Added Reese, "Ben was on the list, but I don’t think it ever came into script pages or actually asking him. One of the great joys of 'Deadpool' is the fact that,...

The McU's 5 Lamest Variant Cameos No One Asked For - Main Image

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always thrilled fans with interconnected stories and cameos. But many don’t hit the mark and create confusion among viewers.

Some even disappoint fans, leaving them wondering if there is a related backstory. Keep reading to learn more about the McU's worst variant cameos that no one asked for.

Theater Cameos in Thor: Ragnarok

Thor: Ragnarok was the best Thor movie made to date. One of the best scenes in the film was the genius use of cameos in a theatrical performance. Loki disguises himself as Odin and watches a play about the events of Thor: The Dark World. The commentary of the play, along with the casting, is hilarious.

Matt Damon plays Loki, Sam Neill plays Odin, and Chris Hemsworth's brother, Luke, plays Thor. This scene's comedic timing was so successful...

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"They just said, 'Take a whack at it and see what you think,'" writer Nicole Perlman explained to Marvel.com in 2014, explaining how the feature film version of "Guardians of the Galaxy" began. Perlman is one of the credited writers on the film. As part of the Marvel Studios writing program, she got to choose from a list of characters that the studio was interested in developing into films in the future. She landed on a rather unconventional choice. "I remember some of my friends were surprised that I had chosen that particular comic, because nobody had heard of it and it was so out there."

Indeed, in 2009 when Perlman first began working on the script, nobody had heard of the "Guardians of the Galaxy...