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Did Funko Accidentally Reveal A Major Spoiler For 'Thor: Ragnarok'?
A big problem with Marvel blockbusters is that there's big bucks to be made through merchandising. This means that the studio faces an uncomfortable trade-off when advertising a particular film's merchandise well before said film hits the box office. In the case of Thor: Ragnarok, Funko's upcoming toys for the film have been revealed but in the process, we may have actually just learned a huge spoiler about one of the film's characters: The Grandmaster.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How Could 'Agent Carter' Return to The Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Back in 2011, fans were delighted to be introduced to one of Marvel's preeminent female heroes; Hayley Atwell's Peggy Carter, the kick-ass lost love of Steve Rogers. At first, we thought Peggy's story was over when her beloved Captain America was frozen in the ice. Only a couple of years later, though, we were overjoyed to see Atwell return in the beloved Agent Carter series.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Beyond 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2': What We Know About The Watchers & Their Informants From Stan Lee's MCU Cameos
Stan Lee is a living legend, and the creator of some of the greatest superheroes the world has ever seen. Fittingly, there's a tradition of ensuring that he cameos in as many Marvel movies as he can, and Stan Lee's clearly loving his newfound movie career.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will 'Annihilation' Work as a Movie?
Jeff VanderMeer has a way with words. He has a way of painting a picture in your mind that's vivid and bright, even of the most mundane objects and tasks. His novel, 'Annihilation' is a perfect example of his ability to do this. But now the picture that has been painted into the minds of many may be available to watch on the big screen in 2017.
By Tara Foulkrod8 years ago in Geeks
From Star-Lord To Starsky: James Gunn's New Project Is The Return Of 'Starsky And Hutch'
The buddy cop TV series Starsky & Hutch launched back in 1975, ran for four years, and left its mark on popular culture as a global hit. Now, it looks as though those hip heroes are about to return to the small screen in a brand new series. And the great news is, James Gunn — of Guardians of the Galaxy fame — will be running the show!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Would DC's 'Batgirl' Movie be Happening Without Joss Whedon?
Just how important is Joss Whedon to the future of the DC Extended Universe? Right now, all attention is fixed on Justice League — described by Ben Affleck as "an interesting product of two directors." But we've just learned another intriguing change that Joss Whedon has made to the DC slate. You see, it turns out that the eagerly-anticipated Batgirl movie wouldn't be happening without Whedon...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Is Bringing Back A Major Iron Man Character
We now know that each of the Marvel/Sony Spider-Man films will see the wondrous Webslinger team up with a different character from Marvel Studios. In the case of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter Parker is working alongside billionaire/genius/playboy/philanthropist Tony Stark, who's acting as a sort of mentor figure to the teenager.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Paul Bettany Indicates The Vision Will Appear In Avengers 4 — So Does This Mean He Survives 'Infinity War'?
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel will bring us an adventure like no other next year. That's right, guys. Thanos, the Mad Titan himself, is coming to Earth. The iconic villain has his sights set on the Infinity Stones, and he'll be taking on a mind-boggling roster of heroes. We're expecting to see some deaths, and Paul Bettany's Vision is one character who most fans have written off already. After all, he literally has an Infinity Stone in his head!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' Cast: Every Character Who Is Rumored To Star And Has Been Confirmed So Far
2018 is set to bring us a triple-dose of mutant goodness in the form of Deadpool 2, New Mutants, and last, but not least, X-Men: Dark Phoenix. As the seventh of Fox's tentpole X-Men movies, this film promises to build on major plot elements last seen in the dramatic final act of X-Men: Apocalypse. There, Sophie Turner's Jean Grey unleashed her power in a devastating attack upon the titular villain, one that doesn't bode well for Earth. After all, Jean also had a vision of the world burning with fire in X-Men: Apocalypse — possibly even Phoenix fire...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Cast List Confirms Some Major Fan Theories About The Villains
Note: This article contains heavy spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming. In October last year, Marvel insiders teased that we should expect some surprise appearances in Spider-Man: Homecoming. We'd be seeing unexpected characters who are central to the Spider-Man mythos — and destined to play a major role in the films. Since then, the rumor mills have been going wild, as fans considered every possibility from Ezekiel to the Green Goblin.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'An Interesting Product Of Two Directors': To What Extent Is 'Justice League' Still A Zack Snyder Film?
Controversial director Zack Snyder has played a major role in shaping the nascent DC Extended Universe, but his involvement came to a tragic (and hopefully temporary) end in May this year. Struggling with grief after his daughter's suicide, Snyder stepped aside, allowing Joss Whedon to take charge of additional photography on Justice League in order to guide the film through the final stages of production.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why the Battle Between Nebula and Gamora is the Most Powerful Scene in 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2'
For all the pomp and spectacle, for all the CGI and wisecracking humor, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a film about relationships at its heart. One particularly fascinating relationship is the one between Nebula and Gamora, which builds to a climax midway through the movie as the two sisters escalate their feud to terrifying levels.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks