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2 MCU Heroes Receive Special Honor for On-Screen Representation

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The world is made up of countless cultures, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities, all of which want to feel represented in the entertainment they consume, which is why diversity is paramount in the modern era. Marvel Studios has taken this lesson more strongly than ever in recent years, with  Black Panther ,  Captain Marvel , and  Eternals  marking notable milestones for diversity in the MCU. 2018's Black Panther  was a game-changer not just for the MCU but for Hollywood as a whole, as it was among the first major blockbusters to feature a primarily Black ensemble. Less than a year later,  Captain Marvel  took another long-awaited step forward for the Marvel world as Brie Larson's hero became the MCU's first female lead. ADVERTISEMENT Moving into Phase 4, audiences have been treated to more representation than in the entire history of the MCU. These themes have even proven paramount to storytelling already, w...

New MCU Moon Knight Costumes Receive Detailed Toys (Photos)

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Marvel Studios'  Moon Knight  is taking the world by storm, one week at a time! Having already released two episodes on Disney+, audiences were introduced to sweet-natured Steven Grant who quickly finds himself in far over his head when he discovers the surprising truth - he's an alternate personality to a hard-nosed mercenary who also happens to be the avatar of an ancient Egyptian deity.  With the ability to call upon an all-white costume and enhanced abilities, Marc Spector and Steven Grant act out Khonshu's will as his Fist of Vengeance on Earth. ADVERTISEMENT Hasbro has been somewhat quiet with MCU-themed additions to their ever-popular Marvel Legends action figure line. There was a wave of figures that tied in with the forthcoming  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , plus a few  Hawkeye -related pre-orders, not to mention an accidental leak or two. But now, with  Moon Knight  airing on Disney+, it's time to summon the suit...

Endgame & Justice League Receive Special Oscars Recognition

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Superhero movies are in a better and more prominent place than ever as the 21st century moves along, particularly thanks to the start of the "cinematic universe era." Headlined by blockbuster team-up movies like Avengers: Endgame from Marvel Studios and Zack Snyder's Justice League from Warner Bros., fans have no shortage of heroes to celebrate on the big-screen. Even for all the success that Marvel and DC have had financially and from fan reception, one arena that neither company has found the success it wants in is the Academy Awards. ADVERTISEMENT Marvel's biggest Oscar success came with Black Panther , which won three golden trophies in the seven categories in which it received nominations at the 2019 proceedings. The following year, DC hit the Academy Award lottery with Todd Phillips' Joker , coming away with a whopping 11 nominations and wins for Best Actor (Joaquin Phoenix) and Original Score (Hildur Guðnadóttir) in 2020. ...