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Avengers: Endgame screenwriter on the origin of the America’s Ass gag

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In an interview with Syfy Wire, Avengers: Endgame screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely have been chatting about the memorable ‘America’s Ass’ gag from the superhero blockbuster, with the duo revealing how the joke developed during production. “It sort of grew on its own,” said Markus. “The first thing that was there was Tony looking […]

Scarlett Johansson says Black Widow solo movie brought her “closure”

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Despite her demise in Avengers: Endgame, Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff will be back next year to kick off Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the long-awaited Black Widow solo movie, a prequel which will pick up events following Captain America: Civil War. Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Johansson shared a […]

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker presales break Avengers: Endgame record

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The fan base may be as fractured as Kylo Ren’s helmet at the moment, but if pre-sales are any indication then audiences are still going to be turning out in droves for December’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. According to Atom Tickets, the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga shattered records for first hour […]

Should Marvel movies be considered serious cinema?

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Anghus Houvouras on Marvel movies and whether they should be considered serious cinema… I have many fond memories of sitting at the kids table. You know, that second table at family functions where all the kids under a certain age were relegated to so that the adults wouldn’t have to deal with the loud nonsense […]

Avengers: Endgame Hulk Movie Masterpiece Series figure revealed by Hot Toys

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Following on from its Thor figure, Hot Toys has now released promotional images for its 1:6 scale Hulk Movie Masterpiece Series collectible which is based on the appearance of Mark Ruffalo’s Green Goliath in Avengers: Endgame. The collectible comes with several interchangeable pieces including the Nano Gauntlet; check it out here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via […]

Hot Toys unveils its Avengers: Endgame Thor Movie Masterpiece Series figure

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Hot Toys has unveiled its 1:6 scale Movie Masterpiece Series Thor collectible figure which is based on the appearance of Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder in the MCU superhero epic Avengers: Endgame; check out the promotional images below… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles Our signature Marvel super hero’s appearance has changed but […]

Disney’s Avengers: Endgame Oscar campaign begins, but no Best Actor push for Robert Downey Jr.

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Having flirted with Oscar recognition last year thanks to a Best Picture nomination for Black Panther, Disney and Marvel have now launched their For Your Consideration campaign for Avengers: Endgame at the 92nd Academy Awards. As you can see below, the studios are pushing the likes of producer Kevin Feige (Best Picture), Anthony and Joe […]

Avengers: Endgame writers on why Captain Marvel only had a small role in the movie

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While she was featured prominently on the marketing material, Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers had to settle for a fairly minor role in Avengers: Endgame as Captain Marvel joined Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the fight against Thanos. Speaking to Vanity Fair following the home-entertainment release of Endgame, screenwriters Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus have explained why […]

Avengers: Endgame used CGI suits because of a rushed schedule

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Visual Effects Producer Jen Underdahl has revealed that Avengers: Endgame used CGI Quantum Suits because of a tight schedule. These days, there isn’t a blockbuster without a huge amount of CGI involved to bring its fantastical moments and exciting scenes to life. But CGI is also used in more subtle ways to help out the […]

Funko unveils new wave of Avengers: Endgame Pop! Vinyls

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Promotional images have been released for Funko’s latest additions to its Pop! Movies vinyl figures line for the Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Endgame which includes Captain America with Mjolnir, Iron Spider holding the Nano Gauntlet, Hulk, Korg, Bro Thor, and Captain Marvel; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Avengers: Endgame screenwriters explain why Captain Marvel only […]