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Hugo Weaving was offered Red Skull return in Avengers: Infinity War

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The Red Skull made a surprise return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe this year with the Captain America: The First Avenger villain popping up in Avengers: Infinity War as the Stonekeeper, guardian of the Soul Stone on Vormir. The character was originally played by Hugo Weaving in The First Avenger, but the role was recast […]

Avengers: Infinity War book reveals fate of Erik Selvig and Darcy, teases a new foe for the MCU

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With Thanos succeeding in his goal to eradicate half of all life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the conclusion of Avengers: Infinity War, it remains to be seen just what the landscape of the MCU looks like post-Snap. We did of course witness the “deaths” of many of our heroes in the movie itself, […]

Avengers: Infinity War concept art features alternate Black Widow design

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As we await the first trailer for Avengers 4 (which if the latest rumours are to be believed, will be with us this week), Marvel’s Visual Development Supervisor Andy Park has taken to social media to share a new piece of concept art from Avengers: Infinity War, which shows Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow complete with […]

Is Disney failing at creating original live action movies?

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George Chrysostomou on Disney’s original live-action movies… The House of Mouse is one of the biggest content producers in the world. With its combination of theme parks, TV shows, toys, shops and soon to be released streaming service, Disney is ahead of much of the competition in regards to being a cultural cornerstone of our […]

Aquaman advance ticket sales outpacing Avengers: Infinity War and Venom

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After the disappointing box office returns for last year’s Justice League, Warner Bros. and DC Films will be hoping that Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry can inject some new life into the DC Extended Universe this December with the release of the Aquaman solo movie. Early tracking figures suggested that the James Wan-directed film could expect […]

Red Skull’s original Avengers: Infinity War design revealed

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Details regarding how Red Skull originally was going to look in Avengers: Infinity War have been revealed. Red Skull turning up during Infinity War was certainly one of the surprises of the film, with the plot revealing that he has been guarding the Soul Stone, which has had damaging effects on him. In Marvel’s The […]

Marvel launches Avengers: Infinity War Oscar campaign

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Back in September, Disney and Marvel launched their Oscar campaign for Black Panther, pushing the hugely popular solo movie for consideration in all categories at the upcoming 91st Academy Awards. Now, it’s the turn of Marvel’s other hugely (even more hugely!) popular movie of the year, Avengers: Infinity War, with the studio’s launching a ‘For […]

Benedict Cumberbatch wishes he witnessed fan reactions to Avengers: Infinity War

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Benedict Cumberbatch, one of the stars of Avengers: Infinity War, says that he regrets not witnessing fan reactions to the film. There’s no question that there were many surprised faces among the audience as Avengers: Infinity played in cinemas around the world earlier this year, thanks to the film’s numerous twists and turns. Benedict Cumberbatch, who played Doctor […]

Bucky Barnes gets an Avengers: Infinity War Movie Masterpiece Series figure from Hot Toys

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Hot Toys has revealed its 1/6th Movie Masterpiece Series Bucky Barnes collectible figure which is based the likeness of Sebastian Stan in the Marvel superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War; check out the promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles Friend turned foe, and maybe back to friend again, Bucky Barnes remains under the […]

Evangeline Lilly reacts to the Wasp’s post-Avengers: Infinity War fate

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Evangeline Lilly has shared her reaction to learning the Wasp’s fate after Thanos’ snap in Avengers: Infinity War. Avengers: Infinity War certainly shook things up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thanos’ murderous actions have dramatically changed this fictional world and impacted a multitude of characters. One character that didn’t survive Thanos’ snap was Evangeline Lilly’s […]