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James Gunn Defends Chris Pratt After Marvel Fans Petition to Cancel Him

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Chris Pratt is arguably one of the biggest names in the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to his portrayal of Peter Quill/Star-Lord in four MCU outings to date, most notably the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise from James Gunn. Although the veteran Hollywood star is prepping for his long-awaited return in July's Thor: Love and Thunder , he's also been the subject of some unfortunate controversy off-camera. Over the past couple of years, Pratt has come under fire for reportedly being a member of a church that promotes anti-LGBTQ+ views. Pratt's also been called out for his political stances after not being a part of Democratic gatherings, leading to some fans wanting him canceled and replaced as Star-Lord within the MCU. ADVERTISEMENT Numerous MCU personalities have come to his defense after these remarks, including veterans like Robert Downey Jr. and major players like Thanos actor Josh Brolin. Now, as those callouts against Pratt resurface ...

Chris Hemsworth Reacts to Thor 4 Trailer With a Promise to the Fans

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The God of Thunder has returned! After weeks of anticipation from fans, the first teaser for Thor: Love and Thunder has finally arrived. Due to the return of Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi, as well as the film's title, there was little doubt that Thor 4 would be a wild ride. Now, fans have an idea of what Chris Hemsworth's post- Avengers:  Endgame tale has in store.  Even though the footage was only a teaser's length, its 90 seconds were jam-packed with reveals and first looks. Those included the debuts of Jane Foster's Mighty Thor and Russell Crowe's Zeus as well as the returns of the Guardians of the Galaxy and Tessa Thompson's King Valkyrie. ADVERTISEMENT To mark the start of Love and Thunder 's marketing campaign, Thor's own Chris Hemsworth and other MCU stars have taken to social media to share their own reactions.  Chris Hemsworth Responds to Thor: Love and Thunder Teaser Marvel To celebrate the release o...

Marvel Fans Upset Over False Advertising of Spider-Man: No Way Home Blu-ray

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Spider-Man: No Way Home is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most recent theatrical release, having broken box office records and the internet alike upon its long-awaited debut in December 2021. With nearly two and a half hours of thrilling action from start to finish, fans couldn't get enough of the threequel as it became the sixth-highest grossing movie in box office history. Now, the time has come for its physical Blu-ray release. Over the past few weeks, Sony and Marvel have shared new looks into how this once-in-a-generation movie came to be, bringing together heroes and villains from all across the Multiverse. This includes everything from high-definition photos of its main stars to multiple hidden details in No Way Home 's script, although fans are looking forward to more on the Blu-ray disc as well. ADVERTISEMENT The Blu-ray disc was said to hold more than two dozen extras and featurettes, including numerous scenes that were deleted fr...

Bruce Campbell Pranks Marvel Fans on April Fools' Day (Photo)

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  is rumored to have a plethora of cameos from past and current Marvel stars, mainly due to the film's use of the concept of alternate realities. The sequel's second trailer already confirmed the inclusion of Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier into the mix alongside teases of a Captain Marvel Variant and the appearance of another Armored Avenger.  One of the much-talked-about cameos that gained traction from fans is the potential involvement of Bruce Campbell, considering the actor's close friendship with Multiverse of Madness director Sam Raimi. Campbell had different cameo roles in each of Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy: a ring announcer in 2002's Spider-Man , an usher in 2004's Spider-Man 2 , and a French Maître d’ in  Spider-Man 3 .  ADVERTISEMENT Back in 2020, Campbell previously shared his insight on the production status of Doctor Strange 2  amidst the pandemic-related delays, seemi...

Marvel Fans Criticize 'Bad' Morbius Movie After Early Screenings

While the MCU is looking ahead to imminent new releases in Moon Knight and Doctor Strange 2 , the next Marvel outing on the docket is Sony Pictures' Morbius . Set to debut on April 1, Jared Leto's first Marvel outing looks to give Sony's Spider-Man Universe a thrilling new anti-hero after two solo movies for Tom Hardy's Venom. Unfortunately, Morbius  has seen its fair share of problems, which date back quite some time. Fans have waited for seemingly an eternity for the movie to release, with filming having finished nearly three full years ago before facing six different delays to its release date. While this was largely due to the state of flux for all blockbusters thanks to the pandemic, things don't look so great for the general reception for Morbius ahead of its world premiere. ADVERTISEMENT Rumors are already indicating that critics are disappointed with the film as a whole, which is largely due to a reportedly inconsistent plot...

24 Upcoming Movies & Shows Marvel Is Hiding From Fans

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2021 proved the Marvel Cinematic Universe is just getting started. Avengers: Endgame  bow-tied the decade-long Infinity Saga in 2019, but planted plenty of less-than-subtle seeds for where the franchise's fan-favorites would venture come Phase 4. The first year of Marvel Studios' fourth phase picked up where  Endgame  immediately left off, spotlighting previously supporting characters like Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff and Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson in their own solo shows on Disney+. On the big screen, the MCU debuted a duo of rookie IPs with  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings  and Chloe Zhao's  Eternals . As the new year commences, Marvel Studios is flipping that strategy. Characters like Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight and Tatiana Maslany's She-Hulk will make their MCU debuts in their own self-titled streaming shows. Meanwhile, the feature film side is dominated by sequels with the likes of  Thor: Love and Thunder  and  B...

Disney+ Announces Unprecedented Moon Knight Release That Has Marvel Fans Worried

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When it comes to the MCU on Disney+, Marvel Studios never does the same thing twice. Beginning with WandaVision at the start of 2021 and ending with Hawkeye , Marvel fans were treated to five unique and distinct limited series in terms of style, genre, and tone but each with their own contributing narrative to the greater MCU. That trend looks to continue as Marvel Studios kicks off its second year on Disney+ with Moon Knight  starring Oscar Isaac.  In the series, Oscar Isaac plays Marc Spector, who struggles with a dissociative identity disorder. His different identities come into play as he becomes involved in a mystery involving Egyptian Gods. ADVERTISEMENT Of course, having a mental health issue serve as a sort of basis for the series is definitely a first and is something Marvel has addressed, but that's not the only area where Moon Knight is breaking new ground. According to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, Moon Knight is also expected ...

MCU Fans Angry Over Ms. Marvel’s Big Change In New Trailer

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While MCU fans only have a short time until new content premieres, Marvel Studios is keeping viewers entertained with a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Ms. Marvel series. Iman Vellani made her first full appearance as Kamala Khan in the show's official trailer, giving the franchise its second new hero of the year, including one of its youngest in history. Ms. Marvel holds a key place in the MCU's Phase 4 slate, as it sets the new hero up for her first movie appearance in The Marvels alongside Brie Larson's Carol Danvers and Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau. This also comes with a powerset never seen before in the MCU, although that very powerset is the subject of some controversy ahead of the series' June 8 debut. ADVERTISEMENT Marvel Reports teased that Marvel Studios was drastically altering Kamala Khan's powers from the comics, making them similar to DC's Green Lantern rather than allowing her body to expand physically. ...

New Marvel Studios Event Lets Fans Become Part of the Guardians of the Galaxy

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Marvel Studios is in the age of expansion in terms of showcasing its movies beyond the screen. Through the years, a plethora of different attractions that include characters from the MCU has been revealed, taking things to a whole new level. Recently, Disney launched the Avengers Campus at the House of Mouse's California Adventure in Anaheim, giving fans a close-up experience with notable heroes from the franchise.  Epcot also unveiled a  Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind  ride based on the MCU's  Guardians of the Galaxy  trilogy, a story-coaster that allows fans to help the Guardians in their mission. The fun doesn't stop there, as Disney also announced  a "Worlds of Marvel" dining experience on the Disney Wish cruise ship that will feature multiple MCU stars as part of a real-life Avengers mission. ADVERTISEMENT Now, as the MCU embraces another chapter, a brand-new experience for fans has been announced. Guardians of the Gal...

Marvel Reminds Fans About Scarlet Witch's Avengers Villainy After Doctor Strange 2 Trailer

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  is getting closer and closer to hitting theaters on May 6, 2022. The wild ride through the Multiverse will serve as the MCU's first film of 2022, led by Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange and Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff, now known as the Scarlet Witch. The pair will be joined by actress Xochitl Gomez, who will be making her debut as America Chavez. The sequel is possibly one of the MCU's most anticipated projects to date, and marketing has recently been ramped up to promote its release. During Super Bowl LVI, the latest official trailer was revealed to viewers along with a 30-second TV spot that also showcased new footage. ADVERTISEMENT The last time fans saw Wanda was in the Disney+ series, WandaVision.  She was at odds with Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness in the town of Westview, a fantasyland for the Scarlet Witch that enabled her to live a life with Paul Bettany's Vision and ...

Marvel Fans Claim Deadpool Is Hiding In Doctor Strange 2's New Poster

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With promises of cameos from other universes and game-changing effects on the MCU,  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  appears set to rival  Avengers: Endgame  for Marvel's biggest live-action event to date. Many fans seem to have "introduces mutants" on their bingo cards for the highly-anticipated sequel and with Patrick Stewart's X-Men leader Professor X having popped up in the latest trailer, the odds are looking good. After having two hugely successful solo films in Fox's X-Men world, Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool will soon be making the jump to the main MCU timeline for his third outing.  Deadpool 3  will mark Disney's first venture into R-rated Marvel content, with no release or filming date announced yet as the popular star enjoys a break from acting. ADVERTISEMENT With several years now passed since the Fox-Disney merger closed, fans are convinced the introductions of the X-Men and Fantastic Four are right aroun...

Marvel Fans Disgusted By Brie Larson's NFT Promotion

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While Captain Marvel has been fairly quiet within the Marvel Cinematic Universe since her surprise appearance in  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , the actress behind the character has not. Brie Larson has always been fairly active on social media, sharing behind the scenes images from production on her various films as well as showcasing her off-set ventures. One of those off-set ventures recently took Larson to the world of non-fungible tokens. Commonly referred to as NFTs, these pieces of digital art are unique and irreplaceable, despite many joking that an NFT theft is one screenshot away. Anyone with a smart phone has the ability to make a photocopy of someone else's NFT; however, ownership of the specific NFT still lies within the original buyer. ADVERTISEMENT In other words, anyone in Madripoor could've snapped a pic of one of Sharon Carter's various paintings, printed it, and displayed it in their home. That doesn't chan...

No Way Home Photo of Tobey Maguire Criticized By Fans

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Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are making the most out of their latest team-up effort with Spider-Man: No Way Home continuing to play in theaters across the world. Bringing the stories from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's movies into the MCU brought massive success, helping the film to make its mark both financially and critically in many ways. Even considering how many leaks and rumors teased the events of No Way Home for more than two years, Marvel and Sony did their best to keep the plot as much of a secret as possible. Stars like Garfield and the MCU's Tom Holland helped in this endeavor by not leaking any information, helping to make the eventual team-up between all three Spider-Men a truly special moment in MCU history. ADVERTISEMENT While most of the chatter behind No Way Home has been overwhelmingly positive, some of the negatives have noted a bit of questionable CGI and VFX work that made the final cut. That sentiment came out i...

No Way Home VFX Supervisor Admits One Scene 'Cheated' Fans

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The trailer for Marvel Studios' Moon Knight currently have MCU fans eagerly looking forward to the future, but that doesn't mean people have let go of Spider-Man: No Way Home  just yet. Tom Holland's latest adventure as Spidey has broken records and has only recently been dethroned from the number one spot at the box office. Buzz, however, is still going strong. Former The Amazing Spider-Man  actor Andrew Garfield finally came out with interviews after having denied his involvement vehemently for months before the film's debut. His words have created enthusiasm amongst fans and kept the Multiversal adventure's excitement alive and well. ADVERTISEMENT Seeing Holland team up with Tobey Maguire and Garfield was fun, sure, but there's another sequence that simply doesn't get enough praise: the Mirror Dimension chase. It was some of the first footage the world saw from the film, but the best parts weren't revealed until the mo...