After two devastating episodes of “What If…,” we were dealt another blow with a third tragic storyline the fifth week into the series. Episode 5 saw a zombie virus take over the planet, as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes did their best to stop it. A majority of the original Avengers are wiped out from the virus,…
Throughout all of the “What If…?” episodes, there are easter eggs scattered about for MCU fans to eat up. Episode 5 (“What If… Zombies!?”) is full of nods to former properties in the universe, and it even features a fun reference to Harry Potter. On the Marvel end of things, Episode 5 includes a famous…
Long before he told the twisted story of a super-powered youth with “Brightburn” or reinvented a fan-favorite DC Comics faction with “The Suicide Squad,” director James Gunn’s biggest hit came in the form of 2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy.” In a Marvel Cinematic Universe filled with big names like Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and…
The often delayed “Dune” reboot is poised to launch on October 22, and while there is still more than a month left before the film arrives in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously, generally positive first reviews from critics have helped drive anticipation. “Dune” is directed by Denis Villeneuve, whose previous sci-fi works such as…
Marvel’s most recent release, the highly-anticipated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” starring Simu Liu as the title character, is already super successful. According to Box Office Mojo, the movie’s first weekend profit of over $71 million in the US broke Labor Day weekend records, while critics also love the film. “Shang-Chi” has a…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken over social media in recent weeks, and it’s easy to see why. “What If…?” is showing fans alternate versions of our favorite characters from parallel timelines, the long-awaited “Spider-Man: No Way Home” trailer saw its official release, and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is now in…
To understand the controversy, we first need to review the plot of the Shang-qi comics and to learn a bit about Fu Manchu: In the original comic, Shang-qi was the son of the Chinese villain Zheng-Zhu (Fu Manchu was one of Zheng’s aliases in this comic). Since he was a child, Zheng has taught him…
“Black Widow” star Scarlett Johansson’s ongoing lawsuit against Disney has been described as one of the biggest talent disputes in Hollywood in decades, and it’s already having ripple effects across the film industry. If you’re not up on the latest behind-the-scenes conflict involving ScarJo and the House of Mouse, the dispute stems from Disney’s decision…
Contains spoilers for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and other MCU movies “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is finally out in theaters, and naturally, people have tons of questions about it. One of the most pressing, however, is simply when the movie takes place, both in relation to other…
Contains spoilers for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Since the dawn of the Marvel Cinematic Universe back in 2008, a handful of constants have made their way into virtually every installment. Nods to other properties in the sprawling franchise, enough quips to have you wondering just how series these movies are supposed…
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is another great trip to the Marvel theme park. It’s an exciting story full of action and adventure, but it’s more immediately the story of Shang-Chi coming to terms with his upbringing, reconciling the good with the bad, and truly learning to harness the heart of the…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become the largest franchise in box office history, grossing over $22 billion worldwide thus far. That number will only climb higher and higher as Marvel moves further into its Phase Four plans and beyond. It’s a venture that will likely continue to bear fruit for Disney and Marvel Studios, as…
In Episode 4 of “What If…?,” we see something we haven’t seen in the series thus far. The story revolves around Dr. Stephen Strange and his love interest, Dr. Christine Palmer. From the get-go, it’s obvious this world is different than the one we know from the MCU as Stephen is head-over-heels in love with…
Hawkeye (Clint Barton) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared as a villain in Tales of Suspense #57 (Sept. 1964) and later joined the Avengers in Avengers #16 (May 1965). He has been a prominent member of the team ever since. Origin: Clint Barton was…
7. HYPERION A character with several incarnations across the Multiverse, the origin of Hyperion depends heavily on the Universe he hails from, but they’re all ridiculously powerful nonetheless. Designed to be similar in nature to Superman, the Hyperion most closely associated with the Avengers hails from a recently destroyed Universe, with his memories being stored…