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The MCU Spider-Man Franchise Will Follow The Harry Potter Model: 3 Key Things Marvel Can Learn From The Wizarding World
Spider-Man: Homecoming is one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year. It promises to be an absolute blast, giving Tom Holland's Spider-Man the chance to shine in his first solo movie. Interestingly, both Tom Holland Kevin Feige have suggested the relaunched franchise will be modeled on another popular franchise: J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
One Cameo In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Suggests Fox And Marvel May Have Struck A New Character Deal
Note: This article contains minor spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. If there's one thing Marvel fans love, it's a Stan Lee cameo! Given that's the case, fans are sure to adore Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 — the film gives us the ultimate Stan Lee cameo, one with profound implications for every Marvel movie ever released. Two wonderful scenes reveal that Stan Lee may have been playing the same person in every Marvel film to date; a mysterious figure who can't resist getting involving in the cinematic universes.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Angel of Mons: The WWI Legends That Inspired Wonder Woman
A warrior dressed in ancient armor leaps over the front, charging across No-Man's Land. The beleaguered soldiers firs watch in awe, and then join the charge, inspired to claim the victory that this goddess has given them. It's a central scene in Wonder Woman, and one of the most powerful moments we've ever seen in a superhero film.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why The Vulture Is A Very Different Kind Of Villain For Marvel In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
We all know the Marvel formula: a superhero faces a villain who's essentially a mirror-image of themselves. It's a smart concept, and — at its best — allows the villain's identity to shine a light on the hero's character and abilities.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Wonder Woman Is a Hit: Now an Amazing Fan-Film Gives Us a Taste of What We Could Get from Black Widow
Have you ever wondered what a Black Widow movie could be like? #Marvel fans across the world certainly have; there have been near-continuous calls for a film to star Scarlett Johansson's sexy assassin, ever since we first met her in Iron Man 2. Now, at last, one fan-film has given us a taste of the story we could see:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Warner Bros. Gives The Go-Ahead For A Stunning 'Harry Potter' Fanfilm Exploring Voldemort's Origins
Fan films can be tricky things. Just ask Star Trek fans — when one fan film began to look a little too professional (and promised to actually make a profit), CBS/Paramount imposed strict guidelines on what form a fan film could take. The last year or so have seen the Harry Potter franchise face a similar issue, when one fan film, Voldemort: Origin of the Heir, raised 15,000 euros in order to launch what looks like a very slick, professional production.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
After 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix', Here's Why Fox Need To Launch A Starjammers Franchise
When Fox launched the #XMen film franchise back in 2000, they never imagined that superhero films would become the mainstream. The last two years have seen the studio finally begin to realize the X-Men's potential, embracing their comic book roots and launching a series of exciting spinoff films. But now, with the X-Men franchise about to head into space, it's time to explore some pretty radical possibilities.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Guardians Of The Galaxy': Concept Art Reveals Matthew McConaughey's Ego Design
The #MCU is traditionally viewed as having something of a "villain problem," but Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was surely an exception. James Gunn's script gave us a thrilling villain with motives that are about as devilish as they can get; and who can forget the chill of horror as Nebula and Gamora discover the evil that is Ego?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Wonder Woman: How the Amazon's Shield Design in Batman v Superman Hinted at the Film's Biggest Plot Twist
As controversial as Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice may have been, nobody can deny that it was a visual delight. Zack Snyder paid incredible attention to detail with the film's visuals and its character designs, and nowhere does that show more than in Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why Adam Warlock Isn't Tied To The Soul Gem In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2': Could He Be Part-Celestial?
Note: This article contains significant spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 looks set to be a stratospheric success. Early estimates suggest that it may be Marvel's highest-grossing movie at the box office that doesn't feature Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man! One of the most intriguing plot elements, though, is an end-credits sequence that sets up the origin of Adam Warlock. He's a popular cosmic character who fans have been longing to see enter the MCU for years — but how is he likely to be adapted for the MCU? And what part will he play in the future?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will 'Black Panther' Revisit The Mystical Side Of The MCU We Saw In 'Doctor Strange'?
In last year's Captain America: Civil War, we had our first tantalizing glimpse at the nation of Wakanda, which fans across the world wanting more. That desire will finally be fulfilled in next year's solo Black Panther movie, which will finally allow us to dive into the mysteries and wonders of the 'El Dorado' of Africa. Over in the comics, Wakanda has a rich history as one of Marvel's most beloved nations, uniquely combining technological advancements we can only dream about with sorcery and mysticism.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Unravelling the Greatest Mystery of Wonder Woman: Just Who Is General Ludendorff?
The critics have spoken and the fans are voting with their wallets: Wonder Woman is an absolute hit. One of the reasons for the film's success is that there's a third-act twist that took literally everybody by surprise. We'd known for months that Ares was in it, and clever marketing had left us convinced that Danny Huston's General Ludendorff was actually the God of War.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks