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Is It Time for Hollywood to Tame the Power of Rotten Tomatoes?
Launched in 1998 by web designer Senh Duong to catalog reviews for Jackie Chan movies, Rotten Tomatoes has become one of the most powerful forces in the modern film industry. Hollywood has recently blamed the review aggregate site on a series of box office flops, ranging from Baywatch to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. As a result, studios are reportedly considering a breach with tradition, and may actually begin to deny critics early viewings of their films.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Stunning New 'Black Panther' Cast Photos Tease The Secrets of Wakanda
It's an exciting time to be a Marvel fan! Even as we celebrate the box office success of Spider-Man: Homecoming, we can look forward to the next thrilling instalments in the ongoing story of the MCU. Take, for example, next year's Black Panther. The story of T'Challa becoming the King of Wakanda and fighting to save his country from a horde of usurpers and international threats promises to be like nothing we've seen from the MCU before.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
In The Wake Of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' Does Continuity Still Matter To The MCU?
When the Marvel Cinematic Universe launched in 2008, it was like nothing we'd ever seen before. No longer were Marvel producing isolated superhero movies. Now, each film interwove with the others, forming a shared narrative that led us to 2012's The Avengers and beyond.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Wonder Woman vs Batman v Superman: Why Are Patty Jenkins and Zack Snyder's Visions of Diana Prince So Different?
As controversial as last year's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was, most agree about one thing: Zack Snyder made an inspired choice when he cast #GalGadot as Wonder Woman. The character stole every scene of Batman v Superman she appeared in, and now her first ever solo movie is proving to be a record-breaking hit.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Randall Park Joins 'Ant-Man & The Wasp' As S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jimmy Woo — Are The Agents Of Atlas On Their Way?
Here's the great thing with the Marvel Cinematic Universe; even as we celebrate the latest superhero epic, we know more is on the way. 2018 will see Marvel release Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man and the Wasp. All three are now in production, and as a result, we're sure to soon learn more about Ant-Man and the Wasp, a film we currently know very little about.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Swing To The Top Of The Class — 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Has A Spectacular Opening Weekend!
Seriously — what superhero fatigue? Spider-Man: Homecoming has swung to the top of the weekend box office, performing even better than anyone expected. According to studio estimates, the film has grossed $117 million in the domestic box office, and $257 million worldwide. This proves that Tom Holland really can do what any Spider-Man can — including win big at the box office
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Supergirl May Be About to Take on One of Superman's Greatest Foes: General Zod!
Little by little, Supergirl is turning the world of superheroes upside-down. I mean, let's face it; we've got Melissa Benoist starring in her own TV series, with Tyler Hoechlin's Superman relegated to the role of supporting hero. It's such a wonderful, refreshing twist on the comics, but as Supergirl continues, it's pretty inevitable the show's going to have to start lifting some big name characters from her cousin's comic book adventures. The sad truth is that Supergirl herself has never been an A-lister in the comics, so her own villains don't really have the name recognition. And if rumors are to be believed, we're about to see a pretty major Superman bad guy jump into the world of Supergirl...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
When They Go Logan, We Go High: Kevin Feige Rules out R-Rated Marvel Studios Movies
In the past year, Fox's Deadpool and Logan proved once and for all that an R-rating is no limit to a superhero movie's success. Now Marvel Studios, known for its family-friendly blockbusters, is suddenly facing fan pressure to react. Will Marvel ever embrace the demand for R-rated movies? Will they abandon their characteristically humorous tone and go for something different?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 4 Closes With A Hint To S.W.O.R.D. - Will Season 5 Tie In With 'Infinity War'?
Note: This article contains heavy spoilers for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4's finale, "World's End." "All right, Phil, enough sight-seeing. Get back to work."
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
CBS Rumored to Be Buying Sony Entertainment—What Does This Mean for Spider-Man?
Rumors are circulating that Sony is looking to get out of the film-making business, spurred on by CEO Michael Lynton stepping down to serve as Snapchat chairman. It's worth noting from the outset that these are only rumors; Sony is officially denying that any sale is in the works. Still, the internet is rife with speculation that not only are Sony selling, but CBS is interested in buying. Let's assume that these rumors are true for a moment; what would this mean for Sony's biggest franchise: Spider-Man?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"It Wouldn't Work At All." Anthony Mackie Nixes A Marvel TV / Movie Crossover
Launched in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is best known for its tremendous range of blockbuster movies. Since 2013, though, it's comprised a lot more; we've seen Marvel Entertainment gradually expand the MCU into the realm of popular television series, with the flagship Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the tremendously popular Marvel Netflix range. While Marvel's TV shows often contain nods to the films, many fans have become frustrated at the fact the crossovers only seem to work one way; fans eagerly long for the Defenders to appear in Avengers: Infinity War, for example, or for Agent Coulson to return to the big screen.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Comics Gives Us The Match We've All Been Waiting For: The Punisher vs The Defenders!
Marvel's Netflix shows have been an astonishing success. The five series to date have been remarkably comic-book-accurate, leaving fans thrilled at this darker, more brutal corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recently though, Marvel Comics has taken a tip from the Netflix shows; they've reassembled the Defenders, in a roster that matches with the Netflix group.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks