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The Kree-Skrull War Is Coming To 'Captain Marvel' — Here's How It Could Set Up 'Avengers 4'
With all of the excitement and spectacle of Marvel's San Diego Comic-Con panel, one thing stood out for most fans: not only is Captain Marvel set in the 1990s, firmly establishing the character in the history of the #MCU, but the film will also introduce us to the alien race known as the Skrulls. These shapeshifting villains have plagued Earth's Mightiest Heroes ever since they were introduced back in 1962. Now, at last, they're coming to the big screen!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Sony's 'Venom' Movie Part Of The MCU? What We Should Take From Amy Pascal's Comments, And What They Mean For Spider-Man
The Spider-Man: Homecoming promotional campaign is in the home-stretch, and anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. But as Marvel and Sony work closely to promote #SpiderMan's first outing in the MCU, Sony is working on their own ideas; chiefly, a separate Spider-Man 'villains' universe, launching with #Venom and #SilverAndBlack (a film starring the Black Cat and Silver Sable).
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Reveals The Plot Of 'Captain Marvel' At SDCC — It's Taking Us (And Nick Fury) Back To The '90s
The dramatic success of Wonder Woman has proven once and for all that female-led superhero films can be blockbuster hits. Next up is 2019's Captain Marvel, an "origin story" starring Brie Larson as Carol Danvers. At #SDCC2017, Marvel finally revealed just how that's going to work — as they prepare to tell a story hidden in the past of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will 'Gotham City Sirens' Come Out Next Year? An Unexpected Bit of Merchandise Teases That It Might
Let's face it, #SuicideSquad was a hit. The film didn't exactly get a positive response from critics (nor from many fans), but it grossed an impressive $745 million at the global box office. It also launched #MargotRobbie's version of Harley Quinn into the spotlight. It didn't take Warner Bros. long to sign up for a sequel, but they also announced an unexpected spinoff: Gotham City Sirens.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
3 Major Lessons Hollywood Should Take Away From The Success Of 'Logan' And 'Wonder Woman'
It's a good time to be a superhero fan. We have three studios competing to launch their superhero blockbusters — Fox, Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. — and so far this year, all three are knocking it out of the park. Logan was an absolute triumph for director James Mangold, wowing fans with its heartfelt narrative. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was a jubilant celebration of the cosmic side of the #MCU, with surprisingly dark themes. And now Wonder Woman has proved to be a tremendous hit!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
So Ego is a [Spoiler]: Here's Why That's Big News for the MCU
Perhaps the most powerful and dangerous villain in the MCU to date, Ego is a ruthless villain who sees himself as a god. In truth, though, he's something far more — as we learned in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, he's actually a Celestial. And that's big news for the MCU...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marisa Tomei Reveals A Key Scene Was Cut From 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' — Here's Why That Was A Mistake
Critics and fans are in agreement; Spider-Man: Homecoming has relaunched the Spider-Man franchise with style. Tom Holland's newest incarnation of the wondrous wallcrawler has proved to be box office gold, with the film's first weekend exceeding expectations. Director Jon Watts has helped set the new Spider-Man trilogy on course to become the MCU's most successful franchise to date.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Zack Snyder Confirms A Fascinating Connection Between 'Batman V Superman' And 'Man Of Steel'
Zack Snyder has proved to be one of the most polarizing directors of the last decade, with fans and critics divided over his #DCEU superhero epics. That said, there's one thing even his detractors have to admit; in terms of visual style and symbolism, Snyder is an absolute genius. He weaves layers of imagery together in subtle and creative ways, giving his movies a remarkable visual depth.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2': Mantis's Abilities Make Her a Surprisingly Powerful (And Adorable) Addition to the MCU
Marvel's latest blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 looks set to be an absolute hit! It has introduced fans to Pom Klementieff's Mantis, a thrilling new character who adds a whole new dynamic to the team. But with Mantis sticking around as a member of the Guardians, what is it that makes her so cool and effective an addition to the MCU?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' — The Mid-Credits Scene Ends The Story Of The Vulture Without Setting Up A New Movie
What's next for Spider-Man? The wall-crawler's latest epic adventure has left fans buzzing with delight, and begging for more. Naturally, all eyes have turned to the mid-credits sequence, and fans are wondering: Is this a setup for the Sinister Six? How will the Vulture return? And what's next in the story of this villain who Marvel has actually kept alive?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man: Homecoming Concept Art Highlights the Webhead's Amazing Mask
2017 is turning into a great year for superhero fans. So far, we've had a brutal and bloody Western in Logan, a psychedelic family drama writ cosmic in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and a record-breaking, female-led blockbuster hit in Wonder Woman. But even as the dust settles from Wonder Woman, all eyes are turning to the next contender — Tom Holland's first solo outing as the wondrous webhead, Spider-Man: Homecoming!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Did You Spot This 'Star Trek' Easter Egg In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'?
Just when you thought you'd spotted all the Easter Eggs in Spider-Man: Homecoming, along comes another hilarious one that ties the film to a whole different franchise. Yes, Marvel maniacs, there is indeed a blink-and-you'll-miss-it nod to Star Trek!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks