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How Does 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Fit Into the Overarching Continuity of the MCU?
Marvel's latest tour de force, Spider-Man: Homecoming is an exuberant adventure that firmly embeds Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the ongoing narrative of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But the story raises a lot of questions about just how it relates to the wider MCU, so it's time to do a deep-dive and see how we can fit this film into the overall continuity...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Check Out These Stunning New Posters For 'Thor: Ragnarok'
With Thor: Ragnarok due out on November 3rd, superhero fans will be none-too-surprised to hear that Marvel's marketing operation has gone into overdrive. Today, for example, the House of Ideas released seven stunning new character posters. Together, these posters are a stylish reminder of the incredible visuals we're expecting from Taiki Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Standalone Joker Movie Confirmed—What Does This Mean for DC's New Elseworlds Range?
Back in August, there were surprising reports that Warner Bros. was working with Martin Scorsese on a standalone Joker movie. In an even more incredible twist, we learned that this wouldn't even be part of the shared cinematic universe that DC Film has been building since 2011's Man of Steel. The news launched intense debate among superhero fans, with many arguing that your average moviegoer is already confused by the sheer volume of superhero universes hitting the box office right now. So how would Warner Bros. handle this new Joker project?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
It Looks As Though Crossbones May Return In 'Avengers 4' After All — But How?
Alas, poor Crossbones. The ill-fated warrior was introduced in Captain America: Civil War, but didn't last long in Civil War. The last few months have seen repeated rumors that Frank Grillo's character will return in the as-yet-untitled Avengers 4, and now we have a fresh tease. It turns out that Grillo is indeed in Atlanta, where the production is currently filming, after all.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Sony's 'Silver & Black' — Will Dominic Fortune And The Wild Pack Appear?
Sony's Spider-Man spinoff movies remain something of a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. There are rumors galore, but precious few details have been confirmed. Frankly, at this stage, we don't even know whether or not these films will even become part of the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Disney Held Talks To Purchase 21st Century Fox — What Would This Mean For The X-Men And Fantastic Four?
These are interesting times for the film industry, and the latest reports suggest they could yet get stranger. According to CNBC, Disney is looking to expand once again, and this time they've actually set their sights on rival studio 21st Century Fox. Fox is said to believe that a more tightly-knit, focused property would be more competitive in the current market. As a result, the two companies entered into talks to sell both the movie studio and "significant TV production assets."
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Beta Ray Bill Almost Showed Up In 'Thor: Ragnarok' — But His Presence Is Still Felt In A Major Way
Created by Walt Simonson in 1983's Thor #337, Beta Ray Bill is a powerful alien being, and one of the few to prove worthy to wield Thor's hammer Mjolnir. Simonson created the character to subvert comic book tropes; he knew that readers would expect Bill's visage to be the face of a monster, so turning him into an unexpected hero left fans thrilled.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Do The Latest 'Avengers 4' Set Photos Tease Tony Stark, Agent Of S.H.I.E.L.D.?
Avengers: Infinity War promises to be an all-action heist movie in which the world's heroes struggle to protect the world from the threat of Thanos, the Mad Titan. But right now, we have simply no idea what to expect from Avengers 4, due to release on May 3rd, 2019. Will it simply continue Thanos's arc? Will the Celestials be involved? Will we have a "Secret Invasion?" There are fan theories a-plenty, but precious few facts.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From 'Thor: Ragnarok' To 'Avengers: Infinity War' — What's Next For Loki?
Tom Hiddleston's Loki may not be the main character in the Thor films, but he's easily one of the most compelling characters. The God of Mischief is a ruthlessly wily adversary, but Thor: Ragnarok explores his character and motivation like no other Marvel movie to date.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Thor: Ragnarok' Fan Theory — Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie Is A Whole New Hero
As any comic book fan will attest, Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie is very different to the one Marvel writer Roy Thomas created back in the '70s. Her powers, abilities and fighting style have all been retained. She still wields the sword Dragonfang. But visually, Thompson is no blonde-haired warrior woman. What's more, her character bears few similarities to Brunnhilde.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
After 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' — What's Next for Laura Harrier's Liz Allan?
Spider-Man's love life has always been something of a tangled web, and that was certainly the case in Spider-Man: Homecoming! Introducing fans to a new love interest, Laura Harrier's Liz Allan, the film twisted some traditional Spider-Man tropes in fascinating new directions, most of which will now be discussed in spoilerific form!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring the Green Goblin's Influence On the Vulture in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
Celebrated by fans and critics alike, Tom Holland's newest incarnation of Spider-Man is swinging his way into cinemas over the weekend. Spider-Man: Homecoming is a refreshing, ebullient new rendition of classic Spider-Man tropes. Kevin Feige and Jon Watts have carefully avoided doing a rinse-and-repeat of arcs that we've seen on the big screen so many times before. In Homecoming, we never see the spider-bite, we're not forced to sit through another a flashback to Uncle Ben's death, and — most refreshing of all — we don't meet a third rendition of the Green Goblin.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks