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New 'Black Panther' Plot Synopsis Reveals The Stakes Have Never Been Higher For T'Challa: 3 Major Takeaways
These are truly the best days for #Marvel fans. Even as we rejoice over the remarkable box office success of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, our eyes are being drawn to the next surefire blockbuster hits, including next year's Black Panther. Fans fell in love with Chadwick Boseman's portrayal of the character in last year's Captain America: Civil War, and we couldn't be more excited to see what's in store for the new King of Wakanda. Now, though, an exciting new synopsis has revealed just how high the stakes will be...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Mantis's Creator Is 'Not Happy' With How She Was Portrayed In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2'
Ask most comic book fans what makes a good superhero movie, and you can pretty much guarantee you'll get an answer about honoring the source material. But here's the strange thing; somehow, #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy and its sequel get a pass. #JamesGunn's tremendous movies take more liberty with the comics than any other #Marvel movie. After all, in the comics, Star-Lord is the son of J'Son, Emperor of Spartax!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Rumor: 'Justice League' Is Undergoing More Extensive Reshoots, But There's No Reason To Panic
Update: Other DC sources claim that no reshoots have taken place yet, but some are planned, as is usual for movies on this scale.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
No More MCU Fake-Out Deaths: James Gunn Confirms Dead Means Dead In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2'
Note: This article contains heavy spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Over in the comics, death is something of a revolving door; it's easier to list characters who haven't been dead for a while than it is to list all the superheroes who writers and editors have summarily killed off. In fact, a recent issue of X-Men Gold mocked the trope, with Old Man Logan asking one bad guy if he wasn't supposed to be dead or depowered or something, and then cutting himself off, deciding he didn't really care to hear how the villain got resurrected.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Projected To Be The Most Successful Spider-Man Film Ever: How Does It Stack Up To The MCU?
Even as the world revels in excitement over Guardians of the Galaxy, Hollywood's attention is beginning to shift to the next #Marvel blockbuster: Spider-Man: Homecoming! The first solo Spider-Man film to be set within the #MCU, Homecoming promises to be a thrilling cinematic triumph. It's also a unique film, created due to an unprecedented partnership between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, so the movie is under a lot of pressure to perform well.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Everything You Need To Know About Valkyrie, Thor's Potential New Love Interest In 'Thor: Ragnarok'
If trailer views are anything to go by, Thor: Ragnarok looks set to be the most hotly anticipated film of the year. Adding new depth to the cosmic side of the MCU, Ragnarok promises to unleash the full power of Hela against the Immortal Asgard. But Asgard will not go undefended; as the film progresses, Thor looks set to gather a team of allies and fellow heroes who he will lead out to war!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
La La Land Has Tied The Oscars Record For 14 Nominations — But Which Of Its Songs Deserves To Win?
We already knew that La La Land was one of the biggest films of 2016. Having performed incredibly well at the Golden Globes, the musical — already considered a classic, even though it hasn't yet left the box office — is now tied for the record number of Oscar nominations. Most dramatically, though, it faces stiff competition for the category of Best Song.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Hela Yeah! The 'Thor: Ragnarok' Trailer Has Broken Marvel / Disney Records, Beating 'Beauty And The Beast'
He may have lost Mjolnir, but I think it's official: the Fates are smiling down upon Thor: Ragnarok! If you've been keeping an eye on social media, you'll have noticed that the Internet is abuzz with excitement and speculation for the final instalment in Thor's trilogy. But now, we've got an idea of just how excited the world really is for the god of thunder's third outing — because that first trailer is officially a record-breaker!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
New Rumors Suggest 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Will Introduce Gwen Stacy After All: Is Spider-Gwen On The Cards?
2017 is proving to be a Marvel fan's dream come true. We're less than a month away from the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2; the trailer for Thor: Ragnarok was so mind-blowing that it's broken Marvel and Disney records for number of views; and in July, we're due to see Tom Holland star in his first solo Spider-Man film!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Hela And Thanos Just Got Steamy In The Comics — Will Hela Take The Place Of Death In The MCU Movies?
Excitement is building for Thor: Ragnarok, which promises to be a Thor movie unlike any other. It will feature Cate Blanchett as the MCU's first female villain, Hela, the goddess of death herself. But is it possible that Hela is a far more important character than we've been led to believe? One popular fan-theory is that she'll be taking the place of the avatar of Death in the MCU — and that just became ever-more-likely, given the comics have just locked Thanos and Hela in a passionate embrace!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The 'Thor: Ragnarok' Trailer Subtly Added Portals To The Plot, Changing The State Of Play In The Whole MCU
The first trailer for Thor: Ragnarok is out, and it's a visual and aesthetic treat! Rejoicing in a pulse-pounding beat, the trailer gives us a glimpse of a tale worthy of the name 'Ragnarok', the End of Days! What fans haven't noticed, though, is that there's one subtle and important detail — a detail that transforms the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It opens Marvel's movies and TV shows up to a veritable cosmos of possibilities, drawing the threads between the cosmic and Earth-bound range tightly together. And it's all to do with the Hulk...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Is This The End Of Asgard In 'Thor: Ragnarok'? How Will This Impact The MCU?
Ragnarok. The End of Days. The final destiny of the gods, the moment when Immortal Asgard will fall. When Marvel first announced that the third Thor movie would bear the title 'Ragnarok', that alone was enough to cause fans to sit up straight. Now, at last, we've seen our first glimpse of the film in a breathtaking trailer that suggests we may very well see the death of Asgard.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks